Cobra microTALK PU500, microTALK PU880 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

Printed in China

Part No. KEM-ML41902-01

English

TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

PU500PU500 Owner’s Manual

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

®

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

®

Staying in touch 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;

connecting with neighbors; arranging meeting spots
with others while shopping at the mall, talking with
your colleagues in store or warehouse.

Secure your microTALK

®

radio while on

the go.

Carrying your microTALK

®

radio with you is easy when

using the holster.
The holster easily attaches to your belt, purse, or

backpack.

Introduction

Making Life Easier and Safer

Holster

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WARNING: Important Safety Instructions for Battery

Read All Instructions

• Do not incinerate the battery even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out.

• Do not discard battery in a re. The battery pack can explode in a re.

• Do not replace battery in any area labeled “Hazardous Atmosphere”. Any sparks
created in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or re.

• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or otherwise attempt to change the
form of your battery.

• Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source, such as a hair
dryer or microwave oven.

• A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage or
temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure. Do not open, deform or
mutilate the battery as there may be corrosive materials which can cause damage
to eyes or skin and may be toxic if swallowed.

However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin:
a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If battery liquid gets into your eyes, ush them with clean water for a minimum of

10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.

This product uses Lithium Polymer Battery. Do not transport package if damaged, a
re hazard could exist.

Recycle Battery

Disposing of this battery correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and the environment, which could
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your dealer or
supplier for recycling advice.

1. Only accessories included in this package or specied by the manufacturer
should be used with the radio. The 5V micro-USB charging input is compatible
with most high quality micro-USB chargers that fully conform to the USB
standards.

2. Do not use cleaners or solvents to clean the exterior of the radio. Use only a
damp or dry cloth.

3. Do not expose this product to splashing or dripping water.

4. Do not attempt to service the receiver yourself. Removing the cover will void
the warranty. Changes or modications not expressly approved by Cobra may
void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this device and should
not be made.

5. Do not plug the wall adaptor into the power outlet if the outlet is wet.

6. Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged
antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.

WARNING: Important Safety Instructions

Before operating the radio, please read all safety and
operating instructions. Save all instructions in a safe place
for future reference.

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Introduction

Product Features

Customer Assistance

Operational Cautions

Exposure to high volume sound levels may cause temporary or permanent
damage to your hearing. Although there is no single volume setting that is
appropriate for everyone, you should always use your radio with the volume set
at low level and avoid prolonged exposure to high volume sound levels.

1. Set the volume control in a low position and use as low a volume as
possible.

2. Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings. Whenever
possble, use your radio in a quiet environment with low background noise.

3. Limit the amount of time you use headsets or earpiece at high volume
levels.

4. When using the radio without a headset or earpiece, do not place the radio’s
speaker directly against your ear.

5. Observe all signs and instructions that require an electrical device or RF
radio product to be switched off in designated areas, such as gas/refueling
stations, hospitals, blasting areas, potentially explosive atmospheres, or
aircraft.

6. If you experience a skin irritation after using this product, discontinue use
and seek medical attention.

7. If the product or charger: overheats; has a damaged cord or plug; has been
dropped or damaged; has been dropped into water, disconnect any charger
from its power supply, discontinue use of the product.

Electromagnetic Interference

Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference
(EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise congured for
electromagnetic compatibility. Turn off your radio in any facility where posted
notices instruct you to do so. These facilities may include hospitals or health
care facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF
energy.

• When instructed to do so, turn off your radios when on board an aircraft. Any

use of a RF device must be in accordance with applicable laws, regulations
and airline crew instructions.

• Some radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such

interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer or
physician to discuss alternatives.

• If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of

your deivce to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your
doctor or physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

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8 PMR Channels. User expandable
to 16 Channels in countries where
allowed by government authorities.

Maximum/Minimum Operating Range:

-20C to +45C.
Maximum SAR values: 0.264W/kg for

FM 12.5KHz
Frequency Band: 446MHz.
Average and maximum radio-frequency

power: 162mW.

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1. Antenna

2. Up Button

3. Down Button

4. Microphone

5. Call/Lock Button

6. USB Charge Jack

7. Battery Door
Screws

8. Speaker

9. Mode Button

10. Backlit LCD
Display

11. Talk Button

12. Power
On/Off/Volume
Knob

13. External Speaker
/ Microphone
Jack

14. Holster with 360˚
Swivel Clip

15. Battery
compartment

Wires alignment

USB-compatible

Battery connector

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Remove Holster

Backlit LCD Display

Features

• 16 Channels

(1-8/ 1-16*)

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

• Hands-Free Operation
(VOX)

• Backlit LCD Display

• Call Alert

• Button Lock

• Speaker/

Microphone/

Charge Jack

• Roger Beep

• Battery/Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones

• Battery Level
Indicator

• Low Battery
Audible Alert

• Auto Squelch

• Holster

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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.

Installing Batteries

1. Remove Holster by releasing the belt clip latch and
slide the holster downward.

2. Unscrew 2 screws at bottom with a proper
screwdriver, then open the battery compartment
cover. Connect the connector of the battery to the
socket of the radio inside the battery compartment.

3. Place the battery inside the battery compartment and
align the wire as shown.

(Make sure the wire does not block the screw holes)

4. Replace the battery compartment cover, screw down
the screws mildly.

(Screw nuts may be damaged if applying too strong

force when tightening)

5. Re-attach the holster

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 left
side of the radio.

3. Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port.

Only use the supplied rechargeable batteries and desktop charger for
recharging your Cobra microTALK

®

radio.

Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.

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1. Lock Icon

2. Transmit Icon

3. Receive Icon

4. Battery Level Indicator

5. VOX Icon

6. DCS Icon

7. CTCSS Icon

8. DCS / CTCSS Privacy
Code Numbers

9. Power Saver Icon

10. Channel Numbers

Battery Door Screws

Note: * Only Channels 1 to 8 are available by default. Channels

9 to 16 need to be activated by user before they can be
selected.

Channels 9 to 16 should only be used in countries

where these frequencies are allowed by government
authorities.