Cobra Electronics PR180 VP Owner's Manual
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1. Printed in the Philippines Part No 480 158 P 2 WAY RADIO MODEL Making Life Easier And Safer 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 Talk Button Press and hold to communicate with others With the microphone about two 2 inches five 5 cm from your mouth speak in a normal voice Release the Talk button when you are finished talking and listen for a response You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button NOTE Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate Antenna Battery Compartment Cover IMPORTANT NOTICE FCC LICENSE 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 Communications Act s Sections 501 and 502 amended Licensed us2. ers 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 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 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 Positi
3. hen selecting a channel shows current channel 1 through 22 i cp Display Mode Power Button radio On or Off Press and release to change channels Up Down Buttons Press and release to adjust the volume caution While in mode function press and release to change channels Product Service Questions 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 above For Products Purchased In The U S A If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your radio charger or battery pack s This will ensure the fastest turn around time on your repair You may be asked to send your products 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 product Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the product is to be returned 4 Pack product securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable ca
4. on Hold the transmitter approximately two 2 inches from your face and speak in a normal voice with the antenna pointed up and away NOTE 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 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 Press and release to alert others that you are calling Customer Assistance C obra microrTALK User s Guide In this user s guide you should find all the information you need to operate your microTALK radio If you require further assistance after reading this guide Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services For Assistance In The U S A 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 While in Standby mode or w
5. rom 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 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
6. rrier 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 product is in warranty upon receipt of your product 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 product 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 Please contact your local dealer for product service information When adjusting the volume shows current level Battery Low Icon Blinks when battery power level is low 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 This will not affect the radio s ability to receive incoming transmissions Press and hold to turn the enter mode function to The channel numbers will blink when that mode is selected Use the Up Down buttons to select a channel Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish productinfo cobra com e mail For Assistance Outside The U S A Con
7. tact Your Local Dealer Channel Numbers Transmit Icon Visible when i transmitting a message Receive Icon Visible when receiving a message 1 through 7 1 Channel Volume Indicator CH is visible when in Standby mode or when selecting a channel LE is visible when adjusting volume Batteries To Replace Battery Pack s Remove battery compartment cover Insert battery pack as indicated on battery pack Replace cover Slide Cover Down NOTE Radio can also be used with three 3 AAA alkaline batteries Position batteries according to polarity markings in radio Alkaline batteries cannot be recharged To Charge Battery Packs In Radio s Insert Radio s Insert battery pack into radio E according to directions above then insert radio into charger Insert round connector into the back of the charger and plug into an electrical outlet If the charging light is not On check position of the radio The radio should be upright It normally takes about eight 8 hours to fully recharge a NiCD battery pack Battery packs will not be damaged if they stay in the charging well longer than that Limited 1 Year Warranty On Radio s And Charger 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 1 year f
8. 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 Please contact your local dealer for warranty information 90 Day Warranty On Battery Pack s For Products Purchased In The U S A And Canada The Cobra line of quality products includes CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors e Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Accessories GPS Global Positioning System e HighGear Accessories VHF Marine Radios Power Inverters
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