Altis Technology PR561 BLT user manual

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TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

PR561 BLT PR562 BLT

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

Owner’s Manual

Part No. KEM-ML38404-01

Printed in China

English

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Introduction

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.

Belt Clip

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.

Customer Assistance

Product Service & Support

For any questions about operating this new Cobra branded product, PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST...do not return this product to the retail store. The contact information for support will vary depending on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product.

To obtain warranty service or other information for products purchased and utilized in the U.S.A., please call our consumer support line at (866) 721-3805, or email us at support@altistec.com. You will receive instructions on how to ship the products at your expense to an Altis Global Limited Authorized Service Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; and, most importantly; (c) your address and telephone number.

For warranty and customer service information outside the US, please contact your local dealer.

For further information needed on its features, please visit www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for frequently asked questions and the electronic manual.

Berkeley Lake, GA US 30071

www.cobrawalkietalkie.com

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Introduction

Product Features

1. Antenna

2. External Speaker/ Microphone/ USB Charge Jack

3. Mode/Power Button

4. Call/Lock Button

5. Channel Up/Down Buttons

6. Backlit LCD Display

7. Speaker/Microphone

8. Volume Up/Down Buttons

9. LED Light Button

10. Talk Button

11. Memory/Escape Button

12. Max Range Hi/Lo Button

13. Scan Button

14. Wrist Strap Connection

15. Belt Clip

16. Battery Compartment

17. Battery Door Latch

18. Rubberized Grips

19. LED Flashlight

20. Weather Button

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Features

• 22 Channels Seven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight GMRS only.

• 10 Channel

Weather Radio

• Bluetooth

compatible

Bluetooth headset pairing

• Weather Alert

• 121 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS codes/ 83 DCS codes)

• Hands-Free Operation

(VOX)

• VibrAlert Silent Paging

• Scan Channels, privacy codes

• Backlit LCD Display

• LED Flashlight

• Call Alert Ten selectable tones

• Button Lock

• Speaker/

Microphone/ Charge Jack

• Roger Beep Selectable On/Off

• Battery/Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones

• Battery Level Indicator

• Low Battery

Audible Alert

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum

Range Extender

• Belt Clip

Backlit LCD Display

1. Battery Level Indicator

2. Roger Beep Icon

3. VOX Icon

4. Weather Icon

5. Lock Icon

6. Hi/Low Power Icon

7. DCS/CTCSS Icons

8. Scan/Memory Icon

9. Weather Alert Icon

10. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

11. Power Saver Icon

12. Channel Numbers

13. Receive/Transmit Icon

14. Memory Channel Number

15. VibrAlert

16. Key Tone Icon

17. Bluetooth Icon

Important FCC Licensing Information

This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. See page 22 for licensing and other related information.

Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions.

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Caring for Your microTALK® Radio

Your microTALK 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.

radio will give you years of trouble-free service

Installing Batteries

To install or replace batteries:

Remove Belt Clip

Pull Up Lock Latch

Insert 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 the supplied three AA rechargeable batteries or non-rechargeable alkaline batteries. Position batteries according to polarity markings.

4. Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip.

• Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or

rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc.) batteries.

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Radio Charger Jack

To charge batteries in radio:

1. Check to see that the batteries have been

inserted properly.

2. Insert the cable into the charge jack located at the top of the radio.

3. Plug the cable into USB power source.

Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for recharging your Cobra microTALK

radio. Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged. Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.

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Quick Start

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.

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Battery Low

When battery power is low, the final bar in the Battery Low icon will blink and an audible tone will sound twice

before the radio shuts off. Your batteries should be replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries.

The radio will display flashing battery icon while charging.

Auto Battery Save

Battery Save Mode

If there are no transmissions within 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.

Communicating with Another Person

Talk Button

Two Inches (5 cm) from Mouth

1. Press and hold the Talk button.

2. With the microphone about two inches (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/privacy code to communicate.

To Select a Channel

Channel Button

Channel Number

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 with FRS/ GMRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.

See page 21 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts.

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Listening for a Response

Listening

To Adjust Volume

Volume Button

Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed.

Press the Volume Up or Volume

Down button.

radio is always in

A double beep sound is used to indicate the minimum and maximum volume levels (1 through 8).

Call Button

Press and release the Call button. The other person will hear a three second call tone. This

tone is used only to establish voice communications.

See page 12 on how to select between ten call tone settings.

LED/S.O.S. Flashlight

Press and release the LED flashlight button below the TALK button to use the LED flashlight located at the bottom of the radio. To activate S.O.S. function, press and hold the LED flashlight button to turn on. Press and release to turn off the flashlight or S.O.S. function.

Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

Your microTALK and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached your Maximum Range limit.

You can temporarily turn off auto squelch or turn on maximum range extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.

Max Range Hi/Lo

radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions

To temporarily turn off auto squelch: – Press and hold the Max Range Hi/Lo button

for at least five seconds until you hear

a beep which indicates the maximum range extender is on.

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Hi Power Icon

Low Power Icon

– Press and hold the Max Range Hi/Lo button or change channels to return to Standby mode.

To turn maximum range extender on: – Press the Max Range Hi/Lo button for less than

five seconds. Hi icon will be displayed. (High power is not valid on channels 8~14)

To turn maximum range extender off: – Press Max Range Hi/Lo button until Low icon

displayed.

Lock Function

Lock Button

The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel Down, Volume Up, Volume Down and Mode/ Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.

To turn the lock on or off:

Lock Icon

– Press and hold the Call/Lock button for

two seconds.

A beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be displayed.

microTALK® Range

Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

Maximum Range

Reduced 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 4 for details.

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Operation

Mode Functions

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 scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features

radio. When

will be displayed in the same predetermined order:

Mode/Power

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Set DCS Privacy Codes Set Vox On/Off Set Vox Sensitivity Set Call Tones 1-10 Set VibrAlert On/Off Set Roger Beep On/Off Set Key Tones On/Off Set Bluetooth On/Off Set iVox Sensitivity

(only valid when a Bluetooth headset connected)

Privacy Codes

Your microTALK® radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch systems that can help to reduce interference from other users on any given channel. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) provides 38 privacy codes and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) provides 83 privacy codes. This provides a total of 121 Privacy Codes. Either system can be used on all channels, but both systems cannot be used on the same channel at the same time.

To successfully communicate using a privacy code, both the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same channel and to the same privacy code system (CTCSS or DCS) and privacy code number. Each channel will remember the last privacy code system and number you select.

The privacy code 00 is not a privacy code, but allows all signals to be heard on a channel that is set to 00 on both the CTCSS and DCS systems.

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Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

Mode/Power

Privacy Code

To select a CTCSS privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power

button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the display. (00 through 38)

If DCS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the CTCSS icon and “OFF.” To switch from

Channel Button

DCS to CTCSS, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button while the display is flashing “OFF.” The display will then show the small numbers flashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2.

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 CTCSS privacy code is

displayed, choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the

new setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Talk or Call/Lock button to return to

Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds

to return to Standby mode.

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Set DCS Privacy Codes

Mode/Power

DCS Privacy Code

Channel Button

2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a DCS privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.

To select a DCS privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power

button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display (00 through 83).

If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the DCS icon and “OFF.” To switch from CTCSS to DCS, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button while the display is flashing “OFF.” The display will then show the small numbers flashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2.

3. When DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and

proceed to other functions.

b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to Standby mode. c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby

mode.

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Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

In VOX mode, your microTALK® radio can be used “hands-free”, automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.

Mode/Power

To turn VOX mode on or off:

1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon

flashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.

VOX Icon

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to turn VOX On or Off.

3. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the

new setting and proceed to other functions.

Channel Button

b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to

Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return

to Standby mode.

To set VOX sensitivity:

Mode/Power

VOX Sensitivity Level

Channel Button

1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.

The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed with letters “L” and a Number 1 through 5, with Number 5 being the most sensitive level and Number 1 being the least sensitive level.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the setting.

3. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the

new setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to

Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return

to Standby mode.

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10 Memory Locations

Your microTALK your most frequently used channels and channel/privacy code combinations. These Memory Locations can be selected individually or can be scanned. (See page 18 for memory location scan.)

MEM/ESC Button

Channel Button

MEM/ESC Button

Channel Button

Memory Channel

radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing

To program a memory location:

1. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button until

Memory icon and the Memory Location blink 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 MEM/ESC button to enter a

new memory location or edit an already

programmed memory location.

4. The channel numbers will flash on the display.

5. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button

to select a channel (1 through 22).

6. Press the MEM/ESC button. The CTCSS icon and privacy code numbers will flash on the display.

7. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to select a CTCSS privacy code (00

Channel Button

through 38) for the channel.

b. Press the MEM/ESC button to switch from

CTCSS to DCS. The DCS icon and privacy code numbers will flash on the display. The Channel Up or Channel Down button can then be used to select a DCS privacy code (00 through 83) for the channel.

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Operation

Mode Functions (continued)

If “oF” flashes in place of the privacy code numbers, a privacy code is already set in the opposite (CTCSS or DCS) system. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to cancel the opposite code and select a privacy code from the active system for the selected channel.

8. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the MEM/ESC button to enter the channel/privacy code

in the selected memory location. Radio then proceeds to next memory location, which will blink.

b. Press the MEM/ESC button to save the current state of the Set

Memory Function, then press and hold the MEM/ESC button until return to Standby mode.

MEM/ESC Button

Memory Channel

Channel Button

To recall a stored memory channel location:

1. Press the MEM/ESC button, the Memory icon

and the memory location number show on the display.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a 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 MEM/ESC button to return to Standby mode on the selected memory

location.

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Ten Call Tone Settings

You can choose between ten different Call Tone Settings to transmit a call alert.

Mode/Power

Call Tone Setting

To change a call tone setting:

1. Press the Mode/Power button until the

letter “C” and the current call tone number (01 through 10) is displayed. The current call tone will sound for three seconds.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to hear the other call tone settings.

3. Choose one of the following:

Channel Button

a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the

new setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to

Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return

to Standby mode.

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VibrAlert® and Call Alert

Call Tone On/ Vibrate On

Call Tone On/ Vibrate Off

Your MicroTALK signals by sounding an audible call tone or an audible tone with VibrAlert

radio can alert you to incoming

To change call settings:

1. Press the Mode button until the Call Setting

icon flashes on the display. The current setting (“01” vibrate + ring, “02” ring only) is displayed.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the call setting.

3. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode button to enter the new

setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to

Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return

to Standby mode.

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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.

Mode/Power

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.

Roger Beep Icon

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/Power button to enter the

new setting and proceed to other functions.

Channel Button

b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to

Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return

to Standby mode.

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Key Tone On/Off

When Key Tone is On, an audible tone will sound each time a button is pressed.

Mode/Power

To turn key tone on or off:

1. Current key tone status On/Off will flash.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button

to select key tone on or off.

3. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the

new setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to

Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return

to Standby mode.

Channel Button

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Bluetooth On/Off

When Bluetooth is On, it can pair any compatible Bluetooth headset automatically. Once a Bluetooth headset connected, your microTALK

radio can be used “hands-free”, automatically transmitting when you speak to the microphone of the Bluetooth headset. You can set the iVOX sensitivity level for Microphone of Bluetooth Headset to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. (See page 15 for iVOX sensitivity settings.)

Mode/Power

To turn Bluetooth feature on or off:

1. Press the Mode/Power button until the Bluetooth icon flashes on display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.

Bluetooth Icon

2. Press either Channel Up or Channel Down button to select Bluetooth On or Off.

3. Choose one of the following: a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the

Channel Button

Standby mode.

b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to

return to Standby mode.

After turned on, a flashing Bluetooth icon is displayed, the radio is now in Standby Pairing mode.

In order to save power, you may turn the Bluetooth feature Off if no Bluetooth Headset needed to connect.

Pairing Bluetooth headset

To avoid pairing to wrong device, please switch off all other Bluetooth devices before pairing process.

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Bluetooth Icon (Flashing)

1. Follow the Bluetooth headset manufacturer’s instruction to enable its Bluetooth function and enter to pairing mode.

2. Once the Bluetooth function is enabled, the radio will try to search and pair any compatible Bluetooth

Bluetooth Icon (Solid)

headset. Successful pairing will be indicated by a solid Bluetooth

icon displayed.

Go to www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for compatibility information.

3. Once a Bluetooth headset connected, iVOX mode is ready to use. You may speak to the microphone of the Bluetooth headset, it will be transmitting automatically.

iVOX Sensitivity (For Bluetooth Headset)

Bluetooth Icon (Solid)

You can set the iVOX sensitivity level for Microphone of Bluetooth Headset to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.

Mode/Power

To adjust iVOX sensitivity for Microphone of Bluetooth Headset:

1. After connected to a Bluetooth headset, press

the Mode/Power button until the Bluetooth

iVOX Sensitivity Level

icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed. (iVOX sensitivity level menu will be valid only when a Bluetooth headset connected.)

The current iVOX sensitivity level is

displayed with letters “A” and a Number 1

Channel Button

through 20, with Number 20 being the most sensitivity level and Number 1 being the least sensitivity level.

Scan Button

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button

to change the setting.

3. Press Scan button to save the current value of

the sensitivity.

Note: The default iVOX sensitivity is 12

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Channel Scan

Your microTALK

Scan Button

Scan Channels

radio can automatically scan channels.

To scan channels:

1. Press and release the Scan button, the Scan icon

and the channel numbers appear on the display.

2. Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning channels.

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The radio ignores

privacy

codes while scanning channels.

Channel Button

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 4 seconds.

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.

c. Press and hold the Scan button to return to Standby.

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Privacy Code Scan

Your microTALK (either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83) within one channel. Only one set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time.

Scan Button

Channel Button

radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes

To scan privacy codes:

1. While in Standby mode, press and release the Scan button twice (CTCSS) or three times (DCS)

until the CTCSS or DCS icon and numbers are flashing.

2. Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning privacy codes within the selected channel.

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Select Channel

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 4 seconds.

Scan Privacy Codes

During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:

a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that privacy code

within the selected channel. Your radio will remain on that privacy code and return to Standby mode.

b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume

scanning.

c. Press and hold the Scan button to return to Standby.

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Memory Scan

Your microTALK locations.(See page 10 for setting memory locations)

radio can automatically scan the stored memory

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MEM/ESC Button

Scan Button

Channel Button

To scan memory locations:

1. Make sure 2 or more memory locations

programmed already.

2. Press and release the MEM/ESC button to enter Memory mode from Standby mode.

Memory icon and the Memory Location show

on the display.

3. Press and release the Scan button, Scan icon and Memory icon will be displayed simultaneously and then begin scanning stored channel locations.

The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when Memory Scan is On.

Your radio will continue to scan memory locations and stop as an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that stored channel/ privacy code for 6 seconds.

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NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels

You can use your microTALK Radio channels transmitting in your area.

Weather Button

Hazards Radio Icon

Channel Button

radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards

To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:

1. Press the Weather button until the All Hazards Radio icon and the currently selected All Hazards

Radio channel are displayed.

2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change All Hazards Radio channels.

3. The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.

4. To exit All Hazards Radio, press and hold the

Weather button until “All Hazards Radio” icon

is off.

*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

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Weather (WX) Alert Mode

Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically receive NOAA weather signals and warnings from designated weather broadcast stations. If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to Weather and other emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA.

This feature is set to OFF by default.

Make sure the strongest Weather channel is selected for your area using the channel selection in the previous menu.

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Weather Button

Channel Button

Weather Alert Icon

To turn Weather Alert On or Off:

1. Press the Weather button twice until the Weather Alert icon

current On or Off setting is displayed.

on the display. The

2. Press the Channel Up and Channel Down button

to turn Weather Alert On or Off.

3. Press and hold the Weather button again to save the new setting and exit the Weather Alert Mode and return to Standby mode.

Authorized Accessories List

Batteries : 1000mAh 3XAA NiMH Battery(FB-49AAJ1000mAH 1.2V)

Bluetooth: Bluetooth Headset PLANTRONICS M165/MOTOROLA H720X

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Warranty & Trademark Acknowledgment

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

AB C D E

1 1 FRS/GMRS 462.5625 High 2 2 FRS/GMRS 462.5875 High 3 3 FRS/GMRS 462.6125 High 4 4 FRS/GMRS 462.6375 High 5 5 FRS/GMRS 462.6625 High 6 6 FRS/GMRS 462.6875 High 7 7 FRS/GMRS 462.7125 High 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 16 8 GMRS 462.5750 High 17 12 GMRS 462.6000 High 18 9 GMRS 462.6250 High 19 13 GMRS 462.6500 High 20 10 GMRS 462.6750 High 21 14 GMRS 462.7000 High 22 15 GMRS 462.7250 High

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE 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 on high power 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. Operation of this radio is subject to additional rules specified in 47 C.F.R. 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, 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-CALLFCC. Additional information is available on the FCC’s website at www.fcc.gov.

Channel 1 through 7 on low power and channels 8 through 14 comprise the FRS (Family Radio Service). No license is required to operate on the FRS.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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 Position

Hold the transmitter approximately 2 inches from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.

MODEL PR561 BLT / PR 562 BLT:

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.

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Warranty & Trademark Acknowledgment

Limited One-Year Warranty

Altis Global Limited warrants that this product and the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of

purchaser, and is not transferable. If the product is under warranty, it will be repaired or exchanged depending on the model at Altis’ sole discretion. Such remedy may be your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty.

The procedure for obtaining service and support, and the applicability of this warranty, will vary depending on the country or jurisdiction in which you purchase and utilize the product. For details on obtaining product service, support and warranty please visit www.cobrawalkietalkie.com.

Provided that the product is utilized in the U.S.A., Altis will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective products, products or component parts upon delivery to the authorized Altis Global Limited Authorized Service Center, accompanied by proof of

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges, to an address in the U.S.A., will be at Altis’ expense, if the product is under warranty.

vary from state to state and country to country. Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any product damaged by

accident; 2) In the event of misuse, ordinary wear, failure to follow directions, or improper maintenance 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 product was purchased or is utilized in a jurisdiction not covered by the limited warranty.

purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Altis shall not be liable for any inconsequential or other damages, including without limitation, damages resulting from the loss of use or cost of installation.

Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so

and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.

For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.

90-Day Warranty on Rechargeable Batteries

For products purchased in the U.S.A. and Canada.

Trademark Acknowledgment

product. Cobra®, microTalk®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

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ISED Warning;

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s):

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.

Cet appareil satisfait aux exigences des normes RSS d’Industrie Canada (utilisation sans licence) :

L’utilisation de l’appareil est assujettie aux deux conditions suivantes :

1) Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférence dangereuse, et

2) Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, ceci incluant des interférences pouvant

susciter un fonctionnement indésirable de l’appareil.