Cobra PR245C Service Manual

2-WAYRADIO MODEL

PR 245

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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 and Safer

Communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working;

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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

Secure your microTALK

radio while on the go.

Carrying your microTALK®radio with you is easy when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap.

Wrist Strap

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

Printed in China

480-128-P

Part No.

Revise 11.21.03

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Contact Your Local Dealer

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est Cortland Street

6500

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

Introduction

Antenna

Backlit LCD Display

Talk

Button

Light/ Max Range

Button

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Product Features

Wrist Strap Connection

Belt Clip

Battery

Compartment

Battery Door

Latch

External Speaker/ Microphone Jack

Mode/Power

Button

Speaker/ Microphone

Lock

Button

Call

Button

Channel Up/Down

Button

Volume Up/Down

Button

Introduction

Features

• 2-Way Radio

With up to a six (6) mile [ten (10) km] range.

22 Channels

• Seven (7) shared with FRS/GMRS, seven (7) FRS only, eight (8) GMRS only.

38 Privacy Codes

•

• Scan Channel, privacy code

Backlit LCD Display

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• Call Alert Five (5) selectable tones

Button Lock

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• Speaker/

Microphone Jack

• Roger Beep Selectable On/Off

Battery/Power Saver

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• Keystroke Tones

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum

Range Extender

• Belt Clip

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Product Features

Backlit LCD Display

Roger Beep Icon

Scan

Low

Powe r

Receive/

Transmit Icon

Icon

Channel

Numbers

Powe r

Saver Icon

“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 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. FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra regulations of part 95 of the FCC Rules or violation of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules

may cause a violation of the technical

The Cobra®line of quality products includes:

CB Radios • microTALK®Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors

Safety Alert GPS (Global Positioning System) • HighGear VHF Marine Radios • Power Inverters

Traffic Warning Systems • Accessories

Lock Icon

CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

Battery Low Indicator

Accessories

Introduction

Operation Customer Assistance Warranty

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 latch and sliding clip up.

Pull Up Lock Latch

2. Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover.

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

Insert Batteries

batteries according to polarity markings.

4. Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip.

Contact your local Cobra directly for optional accessories. Only Cobra

dealer or Cobra

authorized accessories are recommended.

The Basics to Get You Started

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

1. Press and hold the

On your radio.

to turn

2. Press the button to select a channel.

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

3. Press and hold the speaking into the microphone.

4. When finished talking, release the

Mode/Power button

Channel Up or Channel Down

Talk button while

Talk

button and listen for a response.

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Operation

Mode/Power Button

Battery Low

Battery Save Mode

Using Your Radio

Turning On Your microTALK®Radio

To Turn On Your Radio:

1. Press and hold the Mode/Power button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is

Your microTALK ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Call or Mode/Power 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 the display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

On.

radio is now in Standby mode,

Standby mode except when the Talk,

Battery Save mode

Power Saver icon will flash in the

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alk Button

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Communicating with Another Person

To Talk To Another Person:

•

1. Press and hold the Talk button.

Two (2) Inches [Five (5) cm] From Mouth

•

2. With the microphone about two (2) inches [five (5) cm] 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

Talk button when you are

Talk button.

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

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Channel Button

Channels

To Select A Channel:

•

1. With the radio On, select any of the

Channel Up

Channel Number

22 channels by pressing the or Channel Down button.

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

Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS/ GMRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.

See page 13 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts.

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