Printed in the Philippines Part No. 480-244-P Version B
TWO-WAYRADIO MODEL
PR165 VP
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.
Talk Button
Press and hold to communicate with others. With the microphone about two inches (five 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.
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. |
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Automated Help Desk English only. |
Technical Assistance |
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24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone). |
English only. www.cobra.com |
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Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. |
(on-line: Frequently Asked Questions). |
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English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail). |
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8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday |
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(except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone). |
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A. |
Questions English and Spanish. |
Contact Your Local Dealer |
Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax). |
Channel Numbers |
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Speaker/
Microphone
Charge Jack
Display
While in Standby mode or when selecting a channel, shows current channel (1 through 22).
When adjusting the volume, shows current level (1 through 8).
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 10 seconds, the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode. This will
Transmit Icon
Visible when transmitting a message.
Receive Icon
Visible when receiving a message.
Privacy Code Numbers
While in Standby mode, shows current privacy code (00 through 38).
Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions.
Batteries and Charger
Press and hold to turn the radio on or off.
Antenna
Compartment
Cover
Call Button
Press and release to alert others that you are calling. This tone is used only to establish voice communications.
Trademark Acknowledgement
Cobra®, microTALK®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, U.S.A.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED |
Product Service Questions |
This two-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. Operation of this radio is subject to additional rules specified in 47 C.F.R. Part 95.
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.
Up/Down Buttons
Press and release to adjust the volume.
Radio Charger Jack To Charge Batteries in Radio:
1.Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly. See above for battery installation instructions.
2.Insert round connector of wall charger into the charge jack located at the top of the radio. The wall charger has two round connectors which enables you to charge either one or two radios at a time.
3.Plug the wall charger into electrical outlet.
It normally takes 15 hours to fully recharge batteries. It is not recommended to recharge batteries more than 24 hours. Estimated operation time on a full charge is 8 hours.
Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and wall charger for recharging your Cobra microTALK® radio. Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used.
Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s) and Charger
Normal Position:
Hold the transmitter approximately two inches from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.
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CB Radios • microTALK® Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors |
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Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems • |
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FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors, |
Handheld GPS Receivers • |
Mobile GPS Navigation Systems |
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HighGear® Accessories • |
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regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other |
CobraMarine™ VHF Radios |
• CobraMarine™ Chartplotters • |
Power Inverters • Accessories |
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than those recommended by Cobra may cause a violation of |
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the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC rules, or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules.
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