Cobra Electronics PR3850WXC Owner's Manual
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1. S Cobra MIEFOTALK Owner s Manual nter niet TWO WAY RADIO MODEL PR3850WXC Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra English Printed in China Part No 480 299 P Version A Introduction a E Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microTALK radio Some of the many uses you will discover include Communicating with others while hiking biking and working keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event checking with travel companions in another car talking with neighbors arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall Belt Clip Secure your microTALK b radio while on the go Carrying your microTALK radio with you is easy when using the belt clip The belt clip easily attaches to your belt purse or backpack Simply squeeze the clip and place it where you prefer Customer Assistance For Assistance in Canada or the U S A In this user s manual you should find all the information you need to operate your microTALK radio If you require further assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services Automated Help Desk English and French 24 hours a day 7 days a week 514 683 1771 ext 2 264 phone Customer Assistance Operators 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m Eastern Time Monday to Friday except Holidays 514 683 1771 ext 2 264 phone Questions Faxe2. for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions During privacy code scan while receiving an incoming transmission you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel privacy code Your radio will remain on that channel privacy code and return to Standby mode b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning privacy codes If you press the Talk button while scanning but more than 10 seconds after receiving a transmission you will transmit on the channel privacy code on which you last received a transmission This will then return the radio to Standby mode If you do not press any button within 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes During privacy code scan while not receiving a transmission you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel privacy code on which during scanning you last received a transmission This will return the radio to Standby mode b Press the Mode Lock button to proceed to set memory location scan see page 18 for further details c Press the Enter HieLow button to return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or
3. only Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only See page 21 for FRS GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts Listening for a Response When you are finished talking Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions Your microTALK radio is always in Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed Enter HieLow Button Light Max Range Volume To adjust the volume Rotate the On Off Volume knob Call Button To alert another person that you are calling Press and release the Call button The other person will hear a two second call tone This tone is used only to establish voice communications See page 19 on how to select from 10 available call tone settings Selectable High Low Power Output When in close proximity to another party or during favorable conditions you can switch from High to Low Power to extend battery life This feature applies to GMRS Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 only Channels 8 through 14 operate exclusively on low power To toggle between high and low power Press the Enter HieLow button for two seconds When using Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 on high power the Hi icon will be visible on the display When using those channels on low power and on Channels 8 through 14 the Low icon will be visible on the display Display Illumination To illuminate your display Press and release the Light Max Range button to illum
4. or Channel Down button to change the setting 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode Lock button to enter the selected setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the selected setting and return to Standby mode English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 14 v o o o Operation Introduction CEET 10 Memory Locations While setting a memory location if you do not press any buttons Your microTALK radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby your most frequently used channels and channel privacy code mode on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered combinations These Memory Locations can be selected individually mode functions or can be scanned See page 18 for memory location scan VaR To recall a stored memory channel location VENEA To program a memory location 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the Memory icon and the memory location flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select the memory location 0 through 9 If a location has been programmed before its associated channel privacy code will be shown on the display 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the Memory icon and the memory location number flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a memory location 0 through 9 mode loc mode loc If a locatio
5. the channel privacy code on which during scanning you last received a transmission Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operation SEE introduction KOZE Memory Location Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan up to 10 programmed Memory Locations If there are one or fewer memory locations programmed in your radio the scan memory locations option will not be available To program at least two memory locations see program memory locations on page 12 aeaa To scan memory locations 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the Scan icon Memory icon and the memory location number flash on the display AEU 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down as tr E button to begin scanning memory locations Ka 3 D oad The Scan icon and the Memory icon will pe eS continue to be displayed when memory location scan is on Your radio will continue to scan memory locations and stop if an y ry incoming transmission is detected Your radio will remain on that memory location for 10 seconds While setting memory location scan if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions During memory location scan while receiving an Incoming transmission you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that memory location Your radio will remain on that memory lo
6. the display The current on or off setting is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to turn keystroke tones on or off 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the y A new setting and return to Standby mode mode lock Channel Buttons til 20 English General Specifications FRS GMRS Frequency Allocation and Compatibility Important Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Channels may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency For example a Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel GMRS tuned to Channel 15 Please refer to the chart below for channel frequency number compatibility A Channel No for 22 Channel FRS GMRS Models B Channel No for 15 Channel GMRS Models C Type of Radio Service D Frequency in MHz E Power Output 1 1 FRS GMRS 462 5625 High or Low 2 2 FRS GMRS 462 5875 High or Low 3 3 FRS GMRS 462 6125 High or Low 4 4 FRS GMRS 462 6375 High or Low 5 5 FRS GMRS 462 6625 High or Low 6 6 FRS GMRS 462 6875 High or Low T T FRS GMRS 462 7125 High or Low 8 FRS 467 5625 Low 9 FRS 467 5875 Low 10 FRS 467 6125 Low 11 FRS 467 6375 Low 12 FRS 467 6625 Low 13 FRS 467 6875 Low 14 FRS 467 7125 Low 15 11 GMRS 462 5500 High or Low 16 8 GMRS 462 5750 High or Low 17 12 GMRS 462 600
7. 0 High or Low 18 9 GMRS 462 6250 High or Low 19 13 GMRS 462 6500 High or Low 20 10 GMRS 462 6750 High or Low 21 14 GMRS 462 7000 High or Low 22 15 GMRS 462 7250 High or Low Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra at Licensing and D i ing Customer As ce oD Licensing For Products Used in Canada Industry Canada Notice Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IC before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user s satisfaction For Products Used in the U S A FCC Licensing Required This two way radio operates on GMRS General Mobile Radio Service frequencies which require an FCC Federal Communications Commission license A user must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1 through 7 or 15 through 22 which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels operation of this radio is subject to additional rules specified in 47 C FR Part 95 Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for station identification when operating this radio GMRS users should also cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only avoid
8. LK radio is now in Standby mode ready to receive transmissions The radio is always in Standby mode except when the Talk Call or Mode Lock buttons are pressed Battery Low When battery power is low the Battery Low icon will blink Your batteries should be recharged or replaced if using alkaline batteries Auto Battery Save Your microTALK radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life If there are no transmissions for 10 seconds the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and the Power Saver icon will flash in the display This will not affect the radio s ability to receive incoming transmissions Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 3 Two Inches five cm from Mouth Channel Buttons eer Communicating with Another Person To talk to another person 1 Press and hold the Talk button 2 With the microphone about two inches five cm from your mouth speak in a normal voice 3 Release the Talk button when you are finished talking and listen for a response You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button Both radios must be tuned to the same channel privacy code to communicate Channels To select a channel With the radio on select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate Channels 1 through 7 are shared by FRS and GMRS Channels 8 through 14 are FRS
9. ansmit O E CTCSS Privacy Icons ti Code Numbers Ira ii i Battery Low Indicat LCD Display HieLow Power Icons attery Low Inaicator e Button Lock Channel Numbers e Power Saver Icon e Call Alert Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line of sight communication under ideal conditions 10 selectable tones e Speaker Microphone Industry Canada Notice Charge Jack Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any Roger Beep interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Selectable on off IC before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user s satisfaction e Battery Power Saver e Keystroke Tones Selectable on off Important FCC Licensing Information This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service GMRS frequencies which require a Federal Communications commission FCC license in the U S A See page 23 for licensing and other related information e Auto Squelch e Maximum Range Extender The Cobra line of quality products includes e Belt Clip CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Handheld GPS Receivers e Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear Accessories e y Cob
10. cation and after 10 seconds of no activity radio will start memory location scan again b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning memory locations mode loc Channel Buttons yer English If you press the Talk button while scanning but more than 10 seconds after receiving a transmission you will transmit on the memory location on which during scanning you last received a transmission This will return the radio to Standby mode If you do not press any button within 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning memory locations During memory location scan while not receiving a transmission you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or memory location on which during scanning you last received a transmission b Press the Mode Lock button to proceed to other functions c Press the Enter HieLow button to return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the memory location on which during scanning you last received a transmission To reduce the number of memory locations being scanned you may de program any unwanted locations See page 14 to de program a memory location 10 Call Tone Settings You can choose from 10 different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert VOOM T
11. e if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or other damages including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you For Products Purchased Outside Canada or the U S A Please contact your local dealer for warranty information 90 Day Warranty on GA 3ANH Rechargeable Batteries For products purchased in the U S A and Canada Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra microTALK Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra VibrAlert and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation USA Cobra Electronics Corporation is a trademark
12. ector of 120 volt adapter into jack on back of charger 3 Plug 120 volt adapter into electrical outlet If charging light is not on check position of radio Radio should be upright The charge indicator light will stay on as long as the radio is in the charging well even after the batteries are fully charged It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge batteries Batteries will not be damaged if they stay in the charging well longer than that Each port can charge one radio Uses 120 Volt adapter Use only Cobra NiMH batteries model GA 3ANH with charger model GA CC2 Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged The Basics to Get You Started Your microTALK radio is easy to use To get started simply 1 Rotate the On Off Volume knob to turn on your radio 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel Both radios must be tuned to the same channel privacy code to communicate 3 Press and hold the Talk button while Speaking into the microphone 4 When finished talking release the Talk button and listen for a response 1 Insert radio s into desktop charger as shown Battery Low Battery Save Mode D a WN Lob Ase Power Saver Turning on Your microTALK Radio To turn on your radio Rotate the On Off Volume knob clockwise to turn on your radio and adjust the volume A series of tones will indicate the radio is on Your microTA
13. ered mode functions or the channel on which during scanning you last received a transmission This will then return the radio to Standby mode b Press the Mode Lock button to proceed to set privacy code scan on the channel that was either displayed before you entered mode functions or on which during channel scanning you last received a transmission see below for further details c Press the Enter HieLow button to return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel on which during scanning you last received a transmission Privacy Code Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes 01 through 38 within one channel Select Channel To scan privacy codes 4 While in Standby mode press the Channel Up or Channel Down button i to choose the channel on which you Mode Lock Button wish to scan privacy codes 2 Press the Mode Lock button until the mode loc Scan icon and the privacy code numbers flash on the display 3 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when privacy code scan is on Your radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is detected Your radio will remain on that channel privacy code for 10 seconds While setting privacy code scan if you do not press any buttons
14. g a privacy code both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate Each channel will remember the last privacy code you selected Vea teem To select a privacy code 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode Lock button until the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the display 2 Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a privacy code You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance 3 When your desired privacy code is displayed choose one of the following A a Press the Mode Lock button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode c Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode mode loc Channel Buttons Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 9 amp j Operation introduction RSFSR ERY NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels Voice Activated Transmit VOX You can use your microTALK radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards In VOX mode your microTALK radio can be used hands free Radio channels transmitting in your area automatically transmitting when you speak You can set the VOX eres To listen to All Hazards Radio channels sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid 4 Press the Mode Lock button until the transmissions triggered by background noise mode loc All Hazards Radio ic
15. g two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Warnings Replacement or substitution of transistors regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature with parts other than those recommended by Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC rules or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject Product Service If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product or if you are missing parts Please call Cobra first DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE See customer assistance on page A1 For Products Purchased in Canada For out of warranty service ship this product prepaid to AVS Technologies Inc 2100 Trans Canada Hwy S Montreal Quebec H9P 2N4 www cobra ca We reserve the right to repair or replace the radio with an equivalent product Please include the following information Date of Purchase Model Number Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone Number For Products Purchased in the U S A If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your radio This will ensure the fastest turn around time on your repair You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra factory It will be neces
16. ile scanning channels Channel Buttons The Scan icon will continue to be displayed y A when scan is on Your radio will continue to scan all channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected Your radio will remain on that channel for 10 seconds While setting channel scan if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel or channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions During channel scan while receiving an incoming transmission you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel Your radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode b Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning channels If you press the Talk button while scanning but more than 10 seconds after receiving a transmission you will transmit on the channel on which you last received a transmission This will return the radio to Standby mode If you do not press any button within 10 seconds after receiving a scanned transmission your radio will automatically resume scanning channels Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 15 Operation SEE introduction KOSSE During channel scan while not receiving a transmission you can choose from the following a Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the channel or channel privacy code that was displayed before you ent
17. inate the display for 10 seconds Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 5 Operation _ e introduction REA Auto Squelch Maximum Range Your microTALK radio is equipped with Auto Squelch which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain and conditions This slightly reduces the Maximum Range at which signals can be heard You can turn off auto squelch to allow all signals to be received and extend the maximum range of your radio Tee To briefly turn off auto squelch Press the Light Max Range button for less than five seconds If you hear two beeps you have turned the maximum range extender on see below To turn maximum range extender on Press and hold the Light Max Range button for at least five seconds until you hear two beeps which indicates the maximum range extender is on To turn maximum range extender off Press and release the Light Max Range button or change channels Lock Feature The Lock feature locks the Channel Mode Lock and Enter HieLow Power buttons to prevent accidental operation VOLO To turn the lock feature on or off Press and hold the Mode Lock button for two seconds gee A double beep sound is used to confirm your Lock Mode lock on or off request When in Lock mode the Lock icon will be displayed mode lock Dual Function Buttons Two of the buttons on the microTALK radio have Dual Functions Mode Lock e Press and release the button to
18. ing channel interference with other GMRS users and being prudent with the length of their transmission time For licensing information and application forms please call the FCC Hotline at 800 418 FORM Request form 159 and form 605 Questions regarding the license application should be directed to the FCC at 888 CALL FCC Additional information is available on the FCC s website at www fcc gov Safety Information for microTALK Radios Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter When the talk button is pushed it sends out radio frequency RF signals The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50 In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission FCC adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices Important FCC RF Exposure Requirements For body worn operation this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Cobra accessories supplied or designated for this product Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines Use only the supplied antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations Normal Position Hold the transmitter approximately five cm two inches from your face and speak in a normal voice with the antenna pointed up and away f2 English Operation EEU Adice to the followin
19. ion 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the Memory icon and the memory location flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select the memory location 0 through 9 If a location has been programmed before its associated channel privacy code will be shown on the display 3 Press the Enter HieLow button The channel numbers will flash on the display 4 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select Channel 0 5 Choose one of the following a Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the channel privacy code in the selected memory location and return to the beginning of memory location options b Press the Mode Lock button to enter the channel privacy code in the selected memory location and proceed to other functions on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions While de programming a memory location if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions Channel Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels VR aa 10 scan channels 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers p flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning channels mode lock Scanning Channels a SE The radio ignores specific privacy s codes wh
20. n has been programmed before its associated channel privacy code will be shown on the display 3 Press the Talk button to return to Standby 3 Press the Enter HieLow button to enter mode on the selected memory location a new memory location or edit an already A memory location can be reprogrammed ion The ch E AEA Oa Ae OE ho a eGialine at any time it is displayed Press the Enter HieLow button to begin 4 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel 1 through 22 While recalling a stored memory location 5 Press the Enter HieLow button The privacy Ce ee ees a ei eee code numbers will flash on the display your radio will automatically return to Standby 6 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down mode on the channel privacy code displayed a Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the channel privacy code in the selected memory location and return to the beginning of memory location options b Press the Mode Lock button to enter the channel privacy code in the selected memory location and proceed to other functions on the channel privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions c Press the Talk button to enter the channel privacy code in the selected memory location and return to Standby mode on the selected memory location fi2 English Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 13 fete e SEE introduction KOSE Mode Lock Button mode lock 14 English To de program a memory locat
21. o Change a call tone setting 1 Press the Mode button until the letter C and the current call tone number 01 through 10 is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to hear the other call tone settings 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode Lock button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode mode loc Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Operation D Operation Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Roger Beep is an audible tone that your listener will hear when you release the Talk button This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak VE amea 10 turn roger beep on or off 1 Press the Mode button until the Roger Beep icon flashes on the display The current on or off setting is displayed 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select roger beep on or off 3 Choose one of the following a Press the Mode Lock button to enter Channel Buttons the new setting and proceed to other functions v A b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode mode loc Keystroke Tones With Keystroke Tones turned on your radio will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting VENEA To change keystroke tones 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the Keystroke Tones icon flashes on
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23. on the currently veme To turn VOX mode on or off selected All Hazards Radio channel rey 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the VOX and signal strength are displayed m icon flashes on the display The current on Use the Channel Up or Channel Down or off setting is displayed button to change All Hazards Radio channels 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to button to turn VOX on or off be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on 3 Choose one of the following Choose one of the following a Press the Mode Lock button to enter the a Press the Mode Lock button to proceed Selected on or off setting and proceed to to other functions other functions b Press the Enter Hi Low button to exit b Press the Enter HieLow button to enter All Hazards Radio channel mode and the selected on or off setting and return return to Standby mode to Standby mode c Press Talk button to exit and start on VENERA To set VOX sensitivity last used transmitting channel 1 Press the Mode Lock button until the VOX National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed mode lock LOA OV Dever The current sensitivity level is displayed voxi with letters LE and a Number 01 Y through 03 with Number 03 being the most sensitive level and Number 01 being the least sensitive level Channel Buttons piese za 2 Press the Channel Up
24. raMarine VHF Radios Marine Chartplotters e English Power Inverters Accessories Caring for Your microTALK Radio Your microTALK radio will give you years of trouble free service if cared for properly Handle the radio gently Keep the radio away from dust Never put the radio in water or in a damp place Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures TEC Rechargeable Batteries and Desktop Charger To install or replace batteries 1 Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up 2 Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover 3 Insert GA 3ANH batteries according to polarity markings 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Estimated operation time on full charge 12 hours These rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly in compliance with all applicable laws They may not be thrown in the trash Certain states or municipalities require recycling and have established collection programs Please contact your local waste removal authority for instructions or return to Cobra for recycling Wrap batteries carefully and mail postage prepaid to Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 USA Attn Battery Recycling Do not put batteries into fire or expose to high heat They may explode Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra For charging microTALK radio s in desktop charger 2 Insert round conn
25. radios and charger are covered by a one year replacement warranty If any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within one year from the original date of purchase it will be replaced Please return the GMRS radio or charger to your dealer with original or copy of dated proof of purchase This warranty does not cover damages due to careless handling negligence accident abuse or failure to follow operating instructions Alteration of this product or defacing of the serial number cancels all obligations of this warranty This warranty gives you specified legal rights Additional warranty rights may be provided by law in some areas For Products Purchased in the U S A Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra GMRS radios and charger and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective GMRS radios chargers products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expens
26. s can be received at 514 683 5307 fax Technical Assistance English and French www cobra ca on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish productinfo cobra com e mail For Assistance Outside Canada the U S A or in French Contact Your Local Dealer 2005 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street A Chicago Illinois 60707 USA English www cobra com eae Introduction oa LOG Introduction Wrist Strap Connector Belt Clip w Battery Compartment Antenna amp A Aetie Hs External Speaker Microphone Charge Jack On Off Volume Knob Mode Lock Button Backlit LCD Display Enter HieLow Power Button ame Channel Up Button Channel Down Button Light Max Range Button Speaker Microphone A2 English e 22 Channels Seven shared with FRS GMRS Backlit LCD Display Lock Icon seven FRS Signal Strength only eight Keystroke Tones Icon GMRS only eee e 38 Privacy Codes Scan Icon POJE BEEP IKON e 10 Channel NOAA a VOX Icon All Hazards Radio e Hands Free Operation VOX e 10 Channel Memory e Signal Strength Meter e Scan A p a a Channel privacy N gt NOAA All a N Hazards an Radio Icon sN Memory code memory 6 Ss Location e Selectable Bi a Number HieLow Power eceive pi In GMRS Tr
27. sary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned 1 For warranty repair include some form of proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product 3 Enclose a description of what is happening with the radio Include a typed or Clearly printed name and address of where the radio is to be returned 4 Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 U S A 6 If the radio is in warranty upon receipt of your radio it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately three to four weeks before contacting Cobra for status If the radio is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge If you have any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance For Products Purchased Outside the U S A or Canada Please contact your local dealer for product service information Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra 23 Limited One Year Warranty on Radio s amp Charger For Products Purchased in Canada Your new Cobra GMRS
28. scroll to the next mode function e Press and hold the button for two seconds or more to turn the lock function on or off Enter HieLow Power e Press and release the button to enter settings in Function mode e Press and release to toggle between high and low power transmission in Standby mode Speaker Microphone Charge Jack Your microTALK radio can be fitted with an external Speaker Microphone freeing your hands for other tasks This same jack also serves as the connecting point for an optional wall charger adapter eee To attach a speaker microphone CHEERS Jack 1 Open the speaker microphone charge tab on top of your microTALK radio 2 Insert the plug into the speaker microphone charge jack To connect a wall charger adapter 1 Open the speaker microphone charge tab on top of your microTALK radio 2 Insert the wall charger adapter plug into the speaker microphone charge jack Signal Strength Signal Strength Meter Your microTALK radio has a Signal Strength Meter that shows the strength of your incoming and outgoing transmissions The ascending bars next to the signal strength indicate the strength of the signal The greater the number of bars visible the stronger the signal The fewer number of bars visible the weaker the signal Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra introduction REA microTALK Range Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions In flat open country yo
29. ur radio will operate at maximum range Buildings and foliage in the path of the Signal can reduce the range of the radio Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the range of the radio On FRS channels 8 through 14 your radio automatically switches to low power which will limit the range the radio can communicate Remember you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender See page 6 for details Scrolling through Mode Functions By scrolling through the Mode Functions you will be able to select or turn on off preferred features of your microTALK radio When scrolling through the Mode Functions your radio features will be displayed in the following order Mode Lock Button mel Set Privacy Codes Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel Set VOX On Off Set VOX Sensitivity Level Set Memory Locations Set Channel Scan Set Privacy Code Scan Set Memory Location Scan Set Call Tones Set Roger Beep On Off Q Set Keystroke Tones On Off Scroll through the mode functions using the Mode Lock button Each press and release of the Mode Lock button will advance to the next mode function Press the Talk button at any point to return the radio to Standby mode mode lock LNN English CTCSS Privacy Codes CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce interference from other users on the channel If you are usin
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