Cobra PR237C Service Manual

2-WAYRADIO MODEL

FRS237

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Owner’s Manual

Philippines

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Part No. 480-052-P

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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:

Making Life Easier & Safer

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.

Belt Clip

Wrist Strap

Secure your microTALK radio while on the go.

Carrying your microTALK®radio with you is

using the belt clip or wrist strap.

easy when The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse,

or backpack. Simply squeeze the clip and place

it where you prefer.

Customer Assistance

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 after reading this manual, Cobra

radio. If you require further assistance

Electronics offers the following

customer assistance services:

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 Canada, the U.S.A. or in French

Contact Your Local Dealer

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est Cortland Street

6500

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

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Button

Light/Max

Range

Button

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Product Features

Antenna

Compartment

External Speaker/ Microphone Jack

Wrist Strap

Connector

Belt Clip

Battery

Battery Door

Latch

On/Off Power

Button

Lock

Button

Channel Up/Down

Buttons

Backlit LCD Display

Volume Up/ Down

Mode

Button

Call

Button

Speaker/ Microphone

Button(s)

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Features

• Two-Way Radio

With a range up to three (3) kilometers (2 miles).

Product Features

Backlit LCD Display

Receive/Transmit

Tower Icon

Lock

Icon

• 14 Channels

• 38 Privacy Codes

• Backlit LCD Display

• Scan

(channel, privacy code)

• Water Resistant

• Speaker/ Microphone Jack

• Call Alert

(10 selectable tones)

• Lock

• “Roger Beep”

(selectable On/Off)

• Battery/ Power Saver

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum Range Extender

• Belt Clip

Main Channel

Numbers

Saver Icon

Power

• Wrist Strap

Industry Canada Notice: Operation is subject to the following two (2) 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 device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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.

Warnings:

FCC

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

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Replacement or substitution of tr

, or violation of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.

ansistors, regular diodes or

Roger Beep Icon

Battery Low

CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

Scan Icon

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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.

Remove Belt Clip

Batteries

To Install or Replace Batteries:

1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip

Pull Down Lock Latch

latch and sliding clip up.

2. Pull down on the remove the battery compartment cover.

Battery Door Latch to

3. Insert four (4) AAA batteries. (Always use high

Insert Batteries

quality alkaline batteries.) Position batteries according to polarity markings.

4. Replace Battery Compartment cover and belt clip.

Contact your local Cobra

directly for optional battery

Cobra

dealer or

pack and desktop charger accessories.

The Basics to Get You Started

Your microTALK®radio is easy to use. To get started, simply:

1. Press the

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

Power button to turn On your radio.

button to select a channel.

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

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

4. When finished talking, release the button and listen for a response.

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On/Off Power

Battery Low

Battery Save Mode

Talk Button

5 cm (2 inches) From Mouth

Using Your Radio

Turning On Your microTALK®Radio

To Turn On Your Radio:

1. Press and hold the Power button until you

hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is On.

Your microTALK ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Call or Mode buttons are pressed.

Battery Low

When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon will blink. Your batteries should be replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries.

Auto Battery Save

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 and Power Saver icon will flash in the display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

Communicating with Another Person

To Talk To Another Person:

1. Press and hold the Talk button.

2. With the microphone about five (5) centimeters (2 inches) from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.

3. Release the finished talking and listen for a response.

You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the

radio is now in Standby Mode,

Standby Mode except when the Talk,

Battery Save Mode

Talk button when you are

Talk button.

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

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ode Button

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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 the Mode function, your radio features will be

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radio. When scrolling through

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displayed in the same predetermined order: Set Privacy Code

Set Channel Scan Set Privacy Code Scan

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Channel Button

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Channel Number

Set Call Tones Set “Roger Beep” On/Off

Channels

To Select a Channel:

1. With the radio On, select any of the 14 channels by pressing the or Channel Down button.

Channel Up

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

38 Privacy Codes

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CTCSS Privacy Codes

CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce

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interference from other users on the channel.

If you are using a privacy code, both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate. Each channel will remember the last privacy code you selected.

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