Cobra microTALK PR3850WXC Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
English
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
PR 3850 WX C
Printed in China Part No. 480-299-P Version A
A1
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Making Life Easier and Safer
Introduction
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.
Secure your microTALK
®
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.
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
Faxes 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
Belt Clip
©2005 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
Customer Assistance
Battery
Compartment
Battery Door
Latch
Belt Clip
Wrist Strap
Connector
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Product Features
A2
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Product Features
Introduction
Backlit LCD
Display
Speaker/
Microphone
Mode/Lock
Button
On/Off
Volume
Knob
Antenna
Call
Button
Enter/
Hi•Low Power
Button
Channel Up
Button
Channel Down
Button
External Speaker/
Microphone/Charge Jack
Light/
Max Range
Button
Talk
Button
Introduction
• 22 Channels
Seven shared
with FRS/GMRS,
seven FRS
only, eight
GMRS only
•
38 Privacy Codes
• 10 Channel NOAA
All Hazards Radio
• Hands-Free
Operation (VOX)
• 10 Channel Memory
• Signal Strength
Meter
• Scan
Channel, privacy
code, memory
•
Selectable
Hi•Low Power
In GMRS
•
Backlit
LCD Display
• Button Lock
• Call Alert
10 selectable tones
•
Speaker/
Microphone/
Charge Jack
• Roger Beep
Selectable on/off
•
Battery/Power Saver
• Keystroke Tones
Selectable on/off
•
Auto Squelch
• Maximum Range
Extender
• Belt Clip
VOX Icon
NOAA All
Hazards
Radio Icon
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.
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.
Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed
line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions.
Backlit LCD Display
Receive/
Transmit
Icons
Hi•Low Power Icons
Lock Icon
Keystroke Tones Icon
Roger Beep Icon
Scan Icon
Signal Strength
Meter Icon
Battery Low Indicator
Channel Numbers
Power Saver Icon
Memory
Location
Number
CTCSS Privacy
Code Numbers
The Cobra line of quality products includes:
CB Radios • microTALK®Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors •
Safety Alert
®
Traffic Warning Systems • Handheld GPS Receivers •
Mobile GPS Navigation Systems • HighGear
®
Accessories •
CobraMarine™ VHF Radios • Marine Chartplotters •
Power Inverters • Accessories
Operation Customer Assistance Warranty
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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
Introduction
Insert Batteries
Pull Up Latch
Remove Belt Clip
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.
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.
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction
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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
Operation
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Using Your Radio
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 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/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.
On/Off Power
Battery Low
Battery Save Mode
Operation
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.
For charging microTALK®radio(s) in desktop
charger:
1.
Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.
2. Insert round connector 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.
Insert Radio(s)
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