Cobra PR155VP Service Manual

Mode/Power Button

Press and release to enter
mode functions to change
channels or privacy codes.

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

Up/ Down

buttons to select a channel
or privacy code.

User’s Guide

2-WAY RADIO MODEL

PR155VP

IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED

This 2-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 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 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-CALL-FCC. Additional
information is available on the FCC’s website at www.fcc.gov.

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 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®first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE!
See customer assistance above.

For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.

If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra®first before sending
your radio. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be
asked to send your radio to the Cobra

®

factory. 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 radio. Include a typed
or clearly printed name and address of where the radio is to be returned. 4) Pack radio
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 Parcel Service
(UPS) or First Class Mail to avoid loss in transit to:

Cobra Factory Service
Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.

6) If the radio is in warranty, upon receipt of your radio 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 radio 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

For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.

Cobra®Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra®GMRS radios, 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 purchaser, provided that the product is utilized
within the U.S.A.

Cobra

®

will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective GMRS radios,

products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra

®

Factory Service department,
accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated
copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty
service, 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) To 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.

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 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.

LCD
Display

Press and hold to turn the
radio

On or Off.

Batteries

To Install Or Replace Battery Pack(s)

Remove belt clip and battery
compartment cover. Insert
battery pack as indicated on
battery pack. Replace cover
and belt clip.

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 functions,
press and release to change
channels or privacy codes.

Press and release to adjust
the volume.

Channel Numbers

While in Standby mode or when selecting a

channel, shows current channel (1 through 22).

When adjusting the volume, shows current level

(1 through 7).

Privacy Code Numbers

While in Standby mode,
shows current privacy
code (00 through 38).

“CH” is visible when

selecting a channel.

“LE” is visible when

adjusting volume.

Receive Icon

Visible when
receiving a message.

Transmit Icon

Visible when
transmitting a message.

Battery Low Icon

Blinks when battery power level is low.

Your microTALK®radio has a unique circuit

designed to extend battery life. If there are
no transmissions within ten (10) seconds,

the radio will automatically switch to

Battery

Save

mode. This will not affect the radio’s

ability to receive incoming transmissions.

The Cobra®line of quality products includes:

CB Radios • microTALK®Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors •
Safety Alert®Traffic Warning Systems • Accessories • GPS (Global Positioning System) •
HighGear®Accessories • VHF Marine Radios • Power Inverters

Printed in the Philippines Part No. 480-123-P

Battery
Compartment
Cover

Belt
Clip

Slide Cover Down

Insert Radio(s)

Antenna

Talk Button

Press and hold to communicate with
others. With the microphone about
two (2) inches [five (5) cm] from
your mouth, speak in a normal voice.

Release the

Talk button when you are
finished talking and listen for a response.
You cannot receive incoming calls
while pressing the

Talk button.

NOTE Both radios must be tuned

to the same channel and privacy
code to communicate.

Call Button

Press and release to alert
others that you are calling.

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.

Customer 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:

For Assistance In The U.S.A.

Automated Help Desk English only.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).

Customer Assistance Operators English 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.
Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).

Technical Assistance

English only. www.cobra.com
(on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. productinfo

@cobra.com (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside The U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer