Cobra microTALK PR 180 VP User Manual

Mode/Power Button

Press and release to
enter mode function to
change channels.

The channel numbers will
blink when that mode is
selected. Use the

Up/ Down

buttons to select a channel.

U

ser’s Guide

2-WAY RADIO MODEL

PR180 VP

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 ma

y cause undesired oper

ation.

FCC

W

ar

nings:

Replacement or substitution of tr

ansistors

,

regular diodes or other par

ts of a unique nature

, with par

ts other

than those recommended b

y Cobra®ma

y cause a violation of the

technical regulations of par

t 95 of the FCC r

ules

, or violation of

type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules.

Assistance

Warranty

M

aking Life Easier

And Safer

S

taying in touch with your family and
friends is convenient and easy when using
your microTALK

®

radio. Some of the many

u

ses you will discover include:

C

ommunicating with others while hiking, biking,
a

nd working; keeping track of family and friends
at a crowded public event; checking with travel
companions in another car; talking with neighbors;
a

rranging meeting spots with others while
s

hopping at the mall.

C

ustomer Assistance

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:

F

or Assistance In The U.S.A.

A

utomated Help Desk English only.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).

C

ustomer Assistance OperatorsEnglish 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.
F

axes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).

T

echnical Assistance

English only. www.cobra.com
(

on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).

E

nglish and Spanish. productinfo

@c

obra.com (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside The U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer

LCD
Display

Press and hold to turn the
radio

On or Off.

Batteries

To Replace Battery Pack(s)

Remove battery compartment cover.
Insert battery pack as indicated on
battery pack. Replace cover.

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 battery pack into radio
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.

Up/Down Buttons

While in mode function,
press and release to
change channels.

Press and release to adjust
the volume.

Call Button

Press and release to alert
others that you are calling.

C

hannel Numbers

While in Standby mode or when selecting a

channel, shows current channel (1 through 22).

W

hen adjusting the volume, shows current level

(

1 through 7).

Channel/Volume
Indicator

“

CH” is visible when in
Standby mode or when
selecting a channel.

“

LE” is visible when
a

djusting volume.

R

eceive Icon

Visible when
receiving a message.

Transmit Icon

V

isible when

t

ransmitting a message.

B

attery Low Icon

B

links when battery power level is low.

Your microTALK®radio has a unique circuit

d

esigned to extend battery life. If there are

n

o transmissions within ten (10) seconds,

the radio will automatically switch to

Battery

Save

mode. This will not affect the radio’s

a

bility to receive incoming transmissions.

The Cobra®line of quality products includes:

CB Radios • microT

ALK

®

Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors •

Safety Alert®T

raffic W

arning Systems • Accessories • GPS (Global Positioning System) •

HighGear®Accessories • VHF Marine Radios • Power Inverters

Printed in the Philippines Part No. 480-158-P

Battery
Compartment
Cover

Assistance

W

arranty

S

lide Cover Do

wn

I

nsert Radio(s)

Antenna

T

alk Button

Press and hold to communicate with
o

thers. With the microphone about

t

wo (2) inches [five (5) cm] from

your mouth, speak in a normal voice.
R

elease the

T

alkbutton when you are

f

inished talking and listen for a response.
You cannot receive incoming calls
while pressing the

T

alk

button.

N

OTEBoth radios must be

tuned to the same channel
to communicate.

A

ssistance

Warranty

IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED

This 2-way radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Ser

vice) 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 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 inter

ference 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.

Saf

ety Inf

ormation For micr

oT

ALK

®

Radios

Y

our wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter.

When the T

alk 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 two (2) inches from your face and
speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.

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®fir

st! DO

NO

T

RETURN

THIS

PR

ODUCT

TO THE STORE!

See customer assistance abo

ve

.

For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.

If your product should require factor

y service, please call Cobra

®

first before
sending your radio, charger or battery pack(s). This will ensure the fastest turn­around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your products to the Cobra

®

factor

y. 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 carrier such as United Par

cel

Service (UPS) or First Class Mail to avoid loss in transit to:

Cobra Factor

y 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.

Limited 1-Year Warranty On Radio(s) And Charger

For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.

C

obra

®

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 from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced
by the first consumer pur

chaser

, 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 pur

chase, such as

a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty

ser

vice, 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) T

o 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.

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