Cobra Electronics PR245 Owner's Manual
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1. WELAT R e ob g T Introduction i d J Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microTALK microrALK 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 Owner s Manual checking with travel companions in another car talking with neighbors arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall Secure your microTALK radio while on the go Carrying your microTALK radio with you is easy when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap The belt clip easily attaches to your belt purse or backpack Simply squeeze the clip and place it where you prefer D 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 only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m CT Monday through Friday except holidays 773 889 3087 phone Questions English and Spanish Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently As2. Low Indicator e Keystroke Tones Power e Auto Squelch Saver Icon Industry Canada Notice O tion i bject to the following t 2 e Maximum conditions 1 this device may not cause interierence and 2 ts device t t int Ai ing int that Range Extender a Se IC before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry e Belt Clip Canada technical specifications were met It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user s satisfaction Important FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following 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 The Cobra line of quality products includes CB Radios e microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Accessories GPS Global Positioning System HighGear Accessories VHF Marine Radios Power Inverters A3 English Introduction a i Caring for Your microTALK Radio Your microTALK radio will give you years of trou
3. pricing For credit card orders Call 514 683 1771 Press 1 from the main menu 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m EST Monday through Friday Make check or money order payable to AVS Technologies Inc 2100 Trans Canada Highway South Montreal Quebec H9P 2N4 Please allow four 4 to six 6 weeks for delivery in the Canada Prices subject to change without notice Optional Accessories You can find accessories at your local Cobra dealer or in the U S A you can order directly from Cobra
4. you hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is On Your microTALK radio is now in Standby mode ready to receive transmissions The radio is always in Standby mode except when the Talk Call or Mode Power buttons are pressed Battery Low When battery power is low the Battery Low icon will blink Your batteries should be replaced or recharged if using rechargeable batteries Auto Battery Save Your microTALK radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life If there are no transmissions within ten 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 Talk Button lt q Two 2 Inches Five 5 cm From Mouth Channel Button Communicating with Another Person To Talk To Another Person 1 Press and hold the Talk button 2 With the microphone about two 2 inches five 5 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 to communicate Channels To Select A Channel 1 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 Channe
5. 1 second Call Tone Setting shaping I 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down j button to hear the other call tone settings 3 Choose one 1 of the following a Press the Mode Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak Tee eae To Turn Roger Beep On Or Off 1 Press the Mode Power button until the Roger Beep icon flashes 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 1 of the following a Press the Mode Power button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode b Press the Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode FF l loo Roger Beep Off re h Channel Button Introduction KOERA General Specifications A 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 refe
6. 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 Commissions FCC adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices FOpersion RRR ne 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 two 2 inches from your face and speak in a normal voice with the antenna pointed up and away This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two 2 conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference rece
7. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning privacy codes If you press the Talk button while scanning and not within ten 10 seconds of receiving a transmission you will transmit on the channel privacy code on which you last received a transmission This will return the radio to Standby mode If you do not press any button within ten 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes During Scanning 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 Power button to proceed to other functions c Press the Lock button to return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the channel privacy code on which during scanning you last transmitted or received Nothing comes close to a Cobra Bi Operation Five 5 Call Tone Settings You can choose between five 5 different Call Tone Settings to transmit a unique call alert NC eae To Change A Call Tone Setting aiias 1 Press the Mode Power button until the letter C and the current call tone number 01 through 05 is displayed The current call tone will sound for one
8. arily turn Off auto squelch or turn On maximum range extender allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio TRE To Temporarily Turn Off Auto Squelch 1 Press the Light Max Range button for less than five 5 seconds If you hear two 2 beeps you have turned the maximum range extender On see below To Turn Maximum Range Extender On 1 Press and hold the Light Max Range button for at least five 5 seconds until you hear two 2 beeps which indicates the maximum range extender is On To Turn Maximum Range Extender Off 1 Press and release the Light Max Range button or change channels Lock Function The Lock function locks the Channel Up Channel Down and Mode Power buttons to prevent accidental operation Lock Button To Turn The Lock On Or Off D 1 Press and hold the Lock button for two 2 seconds A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock On or Off request When in Lock mode the Lock icon will be displayed Nothing comes close to a Cobra 5 Operation _ Introduction KOZERA Speaker Microphone Jack Your microTALK radio can be fitted with an external Speaker Microphone freeing your hands for other tasks Contact your local Cobra dealer or Cobra directly for optional accessories Only Cobra authorized accessories are recommended m To Attach Your Speaker Microphone 1 Open the speaker microphone tab on top of your microTALkK radio 2 Inser
9. ble 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 Remove Belt Clip Batteries 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 four 4 AAA batteries Always use high quality alkaline batteries Position batteries according to polarity markings 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip Contact your local Cobra dealer or Cobra directly for optional accessories Only Cobra authorized accessories are recommended The Basics to Get You Started Your microTALK radio is easy to use To get started simply 1 Press and hold the Mode Power button 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 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 Nothing comes close to a Cobra Operation a Introduction RASS Mode Power Button E ver tv N Battery Save Mode AWG a Power Saver y Turning On Your microTALK Radio To Turn On Your Radio 1 Press and hold the Mode Power button until
10. d or received Nothing comes close to a Cobra s Operation a Introduction RAEI Privacy Code Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes 00 through 38 within one 1 channel To Scan Privacy Codes 1 While in Standby mode press the Channel nd ge ZO Up or Channel Down button to choose Le am the channel on which you wish to scan privacy codes 2 Press the Mode Power button until the Scan icon and the privacy code numbers flash on the display 3 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down Scan Privacy Codes button to begin scanning privacy codes ms Scanno j PA within the channel you selected 41 PE The Scan icon will continue to be displayed B b s7 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 ten 10 seconds While setting privacy code scan if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions Select Channel Channel Button English During Scanning 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
11. ivacy code you selected TCO een To Select A Privacy Code 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode Power button until the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the LCD 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a privacy code You can hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast advance 3 When your desired privacy code is displayed a Press the Mode Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Lock 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 Nothing comes close to a Cobra Introduction RAEI Channel Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels To Scan Channels 1 Press the Mode Power button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers flash on the display 2 Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning channels The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning channels The Scan icon will continue to be displayed 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 ten 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 ente
12. ived 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 For Products Used in Canada Industry Canada Notice Operation is subject to the following two 2 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 Nothing comes close to a Cobra 15 Product Service J Customer Rsgigtance 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 prepaid this product to AVS Technologies Inc 2100 Trans Canada Hwy S Montreal Quebec HOP 2N4 We reserve the right to repair or replace the radio with an equivalent product Please include the follo
13. ked Questions English and Spanish productinfo cobra com e mail For Assistance Outside Canada the U S A or in French Contact Your Local Dealer 2003 Cobra Electronics Corporation Printed i n ae 6500 West Cortland Street 2 WAY RADIO MODEL Part No 480 f R 2 5 Revise 11 n D A Chicago Illinois 60707 USA far English www cobra com Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra English oa LOG Introduction Wrist Strap Connection Ca Belt Clip Ai z gt Battery Compartment Battery Door Antenna Latch External Speaker Microphone Jack J Backlit Mode Power LCD Button Display Lock Talk Button Button Call Button CHANNEL Channel Up Down Button Volume Up Down Button Light Max Range Button Speaker Microphone oe ad cele Introduction Features Backlit LCD Display e 2 Way Radio With up to a six 6 mile ten 10 km a Beep leon range iow ion O Lock e 22 Channels Power Icon Seven 7 shared with FRS GMRS seven 7 FRS only eight 8 GMRS only Icon D A e 38 Privacy Codes Low Scan Rog f e Scan ia y Amr Channel 12 privacy code e Backlit LCD Display e Call Alert Five 5 selectable prj e Speaker O Svacy CO tones e Button Lock Microphone Jack i ested CTCSS Privacy e Roger Beep ransmit icon Code Numbers Selectable On Off Graal e Battery Power Saver Numbers Parery
14. ls 1 through 7 are shared with FRS GMRS Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only See page 13 for FRS GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts Nothing comes close to a Cobra 3 a Introduction KOZE 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 oh Volume Button S Volume To Adjust The Volume 1 Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button 57 iier he A double beep sound is used to indicate gt the minimum and maximum volume levels 1 through 8 Call Button Call Button To Alert Another Person That You Are Calling 1 Press and release the Call button The other person will hear a two 2 second call tone You cannot send or receive transmissions during the two 2 second call tone See page 12 on how to select between five 5 call tone settings Light Max Range Display Illumination To Illuminate Your Display 1 Press and release the Light Max Range button to illuminate the display for ten 10 seconds fal English Auto Squelch Maximum Range Your microTALK radio is equipped with Auto Squelch which automatically shuts Off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or if you ve reached your Maximum Range limit You can tempor
15. orming 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 English Limited 1 Year Warranty For Products Purchased in Canada Your new Cobra GMRS is covered by a one 1 year replacement warranty lf any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within one 1 year from the original date of purchase it will be replaced Please return the GMRS radio 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 the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one 1 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 products or component parts
16. r to the chart below for channel frequency number compatibility A Channel No For 22 Channel GMRS Models B Channel No For 15 Channel GMRS Models C Type of Radio Service D Frequency in MHz E Power in Watts AB C D 1 1 FRS GMRS 462 5625 2 2 FRS GMRS 462 5875 3 3 FRS GMRS 462 6125 4 4 FRS GMRS 462 6375 5 5 FRS GMRS 462 6625 6 6 FRS GMRS 462 6875 7 7 FR amp GMRS 462 7125 8 FRS 467 5625 9 FRS 467 5875 10 FRS 467 6125 11 FRS 467 6375 12 FRS 467 6625 13 FRS 467 6875 14 FRS 467 7125 15 11 GMRS 462 5500 16 8 GMRS 462 5750 17 12 GMRS 462 6000 18 9 GMRS 462 6250 19 13 GMRS 462 6500 20 10 GMRS 462 6750 21 14 GMRS 462 7000 22 15 GMRS 462 7250 B Receiver 1 oo MN gt or OND Sensitivity For 12 dB SINAD dBm For Call Signal Detection dBm Max Audio Output 10 THD mW Max S N Ratio imV RF Input dB Squelch a Sensitivity dBm b Attack Time ms c Closing Time mS Audio Frequency Response 300 HzZ 0 dB 2500 HZ vce ccaddonsoe os dB Signal Displacement BW kHz Adjacent Channel Rejection dB Intermodulation Rejection dB Spurious Response Rejection dB C Transmitter 1 Power GMRS 00000 W FRS OMY ase ae coe genase aeaces mW 2 Carrier Frequency Stability Hz 3 Modulation Limiting kHz 4 Carrier Attack Time mS 5 Audio F
17. red mode functions During Scanning 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 and not within ten 10 seconds of 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 ten 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning channels During Scanning 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 entered mode functions or the channel on which during scanning you last received a transmission This will return the radio to Standby mode b Press the Mode Power 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 page 10 for further details c Press the Lock 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 transmitte
18. requency Response 300 HZ airiai eaan dB 2500 HZ ero cerrotarnnes dB 6 Audio Distortion 7 Hum Noise dB 8 Transient Frequency Behavior a TOON veg ccectsy wrasttat ien ms BD TOT as tei Soni Seaton mS D Power Supply 1 2 Battery Life 5 5 90 RATIO With Alkaline Batteries HR Battery Operating Range V 121 121 200 50 121 150 200 10 10 40 65 55 500 500 2 5 80 12 6 4 2 6 0 Nothing comes close to a Cobra 13 OS Customer Rs since e Licensing For Products Used in the U S A FCC Licensing Required This 2 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 in violation of FCC rules as stipulated in the Communication Act s Sections 501 and 502 amended 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 avoiding 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
19. se to a Cobra Accessories and o Customer As dnce Name Address No P O Boxes City State Province Zip Country Telephone Credit Card Number Type O Visa O MasterCard O Discover Exp Date Customer Signature Cost Each Qt ee Ordering From U S Amount Shipping Handling Tax if Applicable 10 00 or less 3 00 For AK HI and 3 10 01 25 00 5 50 eon ae Shipping Handing or reqdEX ae cae OE ne Next Day or 10 95 Canada Subtotal f Ae E f for FedEx 2nd Day G S T 7 90 01 1 30 00 ania 1 3 50 Excludes weekends Sea 130 01 200 00 16 50 and holidays QST 7 5 01 plus shipments pelo 01 pe oe r Shipping Handing Tax Table Total Wisconsin add 5 Indiana Michigan Ohio add 6 California add 7 25 Illinois add 8 75 Call 773 889 3087 for pricing or visit www cobra com For credit card orders complete and return this order form to fax number 773 622 2269 Or call 773 889 3087 Press 1 from the main menu 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m CST Monday through Friday Make check or money order payable to Cobra Electronics Attn Accessories Dept 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 U S A To order online please visit our website www cobra com Please allow two 2 to three 3 weeks for delivery in the U S A Prices subject to change without notice English U S Subtotal Quebec residents only Ordering From Canada Call 514 683 1771 for
20. t the plug into the speaker microphone jack microTALK Range Your microTALK radio has a range of up to six 6 miles ten 10 km Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions Maximum Range In flat open country your 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 5 for details fe English Scrolling Through the Mode Function By scrolling through the Mode function you will be able to select or turn On preferred features of your microTALK radio When scrolling through the Mode function your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order E Set Privacy Code Set Channel Scan Set Privacy Code Scan Set Call Tones Set Roger Beep On Off 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 Mode Power Button mes If you are using a privacy code both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate Each channel will remember the last pr
21. 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 expense 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 the U S A or Canada Please contact your local dealer for warranty information Nothing comes clo
22. wing information Date of Purchase Model Number Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone Number For Products Purchased in the U S A lf 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 necessary 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 First Class 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 3 to four 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status If the radio is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent inf
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