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.

Battery Low

When battery power is low, the nal bar in the Battery

Low icon will blink and an audible tone will sound twice

before the radio shuts off. Your batteries need to be
recharged.

Auto Battery Save

If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the

radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode
and the Power Saver icon will ash in the display.

This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive

incoming transmissions.

Communicating with Another Person

1. Press and hold the Talk button.

2. Position the microphone about two inches (5 cm)
from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.

3. Release the Talk button when you are nished
talking and listen for a response.

You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the

Talk button.

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Battery Low

Two Inches
from Mouth

The radio will display ashing battery icon
while charging if the radio is on.

Battery Save Mode

Talk Button

Operation

Using Your Radio

Turning on Your microTALK® Radio

Turn clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the
radio off.

1. In the ON position, the radio chirps and briey shows all feature icons

available on the radio.

2. The display screen then shows the current channel, code and all features

that are enabled.

Quick Start

1. Turn On/Off VOL Knob clockwise to turn the radio on and counter
clockwise to turn the radio off.

2. Select a desired channel.

3. Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone.

4. When nished talking, release the Talk button and listen for a

response.

Both radios must be tuned to the same
channel/privacy code to communicate.

For charging microTALK® radio(s) in desktop charger:

1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.

2. Insert the micro-USB cable into jack on back of charger.

3. Plug the cable into USB compatible power port.

For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be

installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.

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
mode, and the light will go off when the charging is complete.

Note: To charge a single radio, you can bypass the desktop charger and
simply insert the micro-USB’s connector directly into the charge jack
located on the left side of the radio.

The radio will display ashing battery icon while charging.

Cobra recommends your radio be turned off while being charged.

Both radios must be tuned to the same
channel and privacy code to communicate.

This radio is equipped with default Privacy Code on each
channel for minimizing unwanted signals from others. See page 9
to 10 for procedures changing your radio from default Privacy
Code to a different Privacy Code or disabling Privacy Code.

To Adjust Volume

1. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume.

2. Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an uncomfortable
level, it can hurt your ear.

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.

Auto Squelch

Your microTALK

®

radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and

unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions limit.

Lock Function

The Lock function locks the Up, Down and Mode buttons

to prevent accidental operation.

To turn the lock on or off:

– Press and hold the Lock button for two seconds.

A double beep sound is used to conrm your lock

enabled. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be
displayed also.

microTALK

®

Range

Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

In at, 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.

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Listening

Lock Icon

To Select a Channel

Press Mode button once, then press Up button or Down

button.

Both radios must be tuned to the
same channel to communicate.

See page 8 for frequency
allocations charts.

Channel Number

Note: Your radio has 8 channels by default. In countries where 16
channels are allowed, you can activate Channels 9 to 16 with the
following steps:

• Press and hold Mode button and then, turn on the power with

Volume knob.

• 8 ch or 16 ch will be shown on display for two seconds. (8 ch and

16 ch represent 8 channels mode and 16 channels mode
respectively).

• Repeat steps above to toggle between the 8 channels or 16

channels mode.

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.

Listening for a Response

Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmis-

sions. Your microTALK

®

radio is always in Standby mode

while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed.

Up & Down Button

Call Button

Lock Button

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Operation

Mode Functions

Channel

16 channels with default privacy code*

VOX on/off On or off shown on LCD

VOX sensitivity 5 levels

CTCSS code setting 38 codes for setting

DCS code setting 83 codes for setting

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.

For ease of use and to reduce interference from other users, the 16 channels
of your radio have been customized, see Channel and Default Privacy
Code Table.

You can change your radio Privacy Codes in order to work with other
radios with different privacy codes or radio without privacy codes. See
page 9 and 10 for procedures.

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

®

radio. When scrolling through the
Mode function, your radio features will be displayed in the same
predetermined order:

Channel and Default Privacy Code Table

Channel Freq.(MHz)

Privacy Code

Type Number

1 446.00625 DCS 1

2 446.01875 DCS 11

3 446.03125 DCS 22

4 446.04375 DCS 33

5 446.05625 DCS 44

6 446.06875 DCS 55

7 446.08125 DCS 66

8 446.09375 DCS 77

9 446.10625 DCS 1

10 446.11875 DCS 11

11 446.13125 DCS 22

12 446.14375 DCS 33

13 446.15625 DCS 44

14 446.16875 DCS 55

15 446.18125 DCS 66

16 446.19375 DCS 77

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.

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.

Mode Button

Set DCS Privacy Codes

To select a DCS privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode button until
the DCS icon appears and the small numbers ash on
the display (00 through 83).

2. Press the Up or Down button to select a DCS privacy code. You can hold

the Up or Down button for fast advance.

3. When DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other

functions.

b. Press the Talk button to return to Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to enter the new settings and

to return to Standby mode.

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

To select a CTCSS privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode button until
the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers next
to the channel number ash on the display.

2. Press the Up or 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 button to enter the new setting and proceed to other

functions.

b. Press the Talk button to return to Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to return to Standby mode.

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.

Privacy Code

DCS Privacy Code

Up/Down Button

Up/Down Button

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

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

Mode Button

Mode Button

To set VOX sensitivity:

1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon ashes and

the current sensitivity level is displayed.

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

3. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting

and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Talk button to return to Standby mode.

c. Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to return to

Standby mode.

Call Alert

Your microTALK

®

radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an

audible call tone.

Roger Beep Conrmation Tone

Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button.
This alerts the other party that you have nished talking and it is OK for
them to speak.

Key Tone

Key Tone is an audible tone which will sound each time a button is pressed.

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VOX Icon

Up/Down Button

VOX Sensitivity Level

Up/Down Button

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.

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 t the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by
background noise.

To turn VOX mode on or off:

1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon shown on

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

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

3. Choose one of the following:

a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting

and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Talk button to return to Standby mode.

Mode Button

Mode Button

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Surveillance Headset* (GA-SV01)

*NOTE :

For use with microTALK

®

2-way radio with SINGLE-PIN speaker/microphone jack.

Microphone Jack

Plug earbud/microphone into radio.

Place earbud in ear.

Wearing

VOX Feature

Turn your radio VOX mode on.

Select VOX mode on your headset.

VOX

PPT

VOX

VOX button

Select PTT mode on your headset.

VOX

PTT

PTT

PTT mode button

PTT Feature

Place the microphone about two inches (5 cm) from
your mouth.

PTT:

Push to Talk.

PTT

PTT button

Two inches
from mouth

Connect the Audio Accessory

VOX icon

Trademark

CEEL™ is a registered trademark of Cobra Electronics Europe, Ltd.

Snake design and microTALK

®

are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics

Corporation, USA.

Warranty & Customer Service

For warranty and customer service information, please contact your dealer.

For use in EU countries, subject to local laws and regulations.

©2018 Altis Zenus BV in the Netherlands
Wassenaarseweg 57,
2596CL The Haugue
Niederlande/ Netherlands

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Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

We, the company Altis Zenus BV in the Netherlands
Wassenaarseweg 57,
2596CL The Haugue
Niederlande/ Netherlands

declare under our sole responsibility that the following product

Type of product: Walkie Talkie
Trademark: Cobra
Model: PU500
Further details: battery operated, 446MHz

meets the essential requirements of the following EU-Directives:

2014/53/EU Directive on the making available of radio equipment on the market
2011/65/EU Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances

in electrical and electronic equipment

applied standards and regulations:

EN 60950-1:2006+AC:2011+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013

EN 50566:2017

EN 303 405 V1.1.1
EN 300 296 V2.1.1

EN 301 489 V2.1.1
EN 301 489-5 V2.1.1

EN 50581:2012

Authorized person for technical documentation:

Name, Position: Jaap Derk Buma, Director

The Hague, 30-7-2018
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Date Signature

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