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
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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
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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
“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
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.
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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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Communicating with Another Person
To Talk To Another Person:
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1. Press and hold the Talk button.
Two (2) Inches [Five
(5) cm] From Mouth
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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:
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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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Operation
Listening
Volume Button
Volume Level
Call Button
Light/Max Range
Using Your Radio
Listening for a Response
When You Are Finished Talking:
1. Release the Talk button to receive incoming
transmissions. Your microTALK
Standby mode while the Talk
always in
or Call buttons are not pressed.
Volume
To Adjust The Volume:
1. Press the Volume Up or Volume
Down
button.
A double beep sound is used to indicate
the minimum and maximum volume levels
(1 through 8).
Call Button
To Alert Another Person That You Are Calling:
1. Press and release the Call button.
The other person will hear a two (2) second call
tone. You cannot send or receive transmissions
during the two (2) second call tone.
See page 12 on how to select between
five (5) call tone settings.
Display Illumination
To Illuminate Your Display:
1. Press and release the Light/Max Range button
to illuminate the display for ten (10) seconds.
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radio is
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Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
Your microTALK®radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which
automatically shuts
due to terrain, conditions, or if you’ve reached your
limit.
Range
Off weak transmissions and unwanted noise
Maximum
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You can temporarily turn Off auto squelch or turn On maximum
range extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending
•
the maximum range of your radio.
Light/Max Range
To Temporarily Turn Off Auto Squelch:
1. Press the Light/Max Range button for
less than five (5) seconds.
If you hear two (2) beeps, you have turned
the maximum range extender
On (see below).
To Turn Maximum Range Extender On:
•
1. Press and hold the Light/Max Range button
for at least five (5) seconds until you hear
two (2) beeps which indicates the maximum
range extender is
On.
To Turn Maximum Range Extender Off:
1. Press and release the Light/Max Range
button or change channels.
Lock Function
The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel Down, and
•
Mode/Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.
Lock Button
To Turn The Lock On Or Off:
•
1. Press and hold the Lock button for
two (2) seconds.
A double beep sound is used to confirm your
On or Off request. When in Lock mode,
Lock Icon
lock
Lock icon will be displayed.
the
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Operation
Using Your Radio
Speaker/Microphone Jack
Your microTALK®radio can be fitted with an external Speaker/
Microphone
local Cobra
Only Cobra
Speaker/Microphone
, freeing your hands for other tasks. Contact your
®
dealer or Cobra®directly for optional accessories.
®
authorized accessories are recommended.
To Attach Your Speaker/Microphone:
1. Open the speaker/microphone tab
on top of your microTALK
®
radio.
2. Insert the plug into the speaker/
microphone jack.
microTALK®Range
Your microTALK®radio has a range of up to six (6) miles [ten
(10) km]. Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
Maximum Range
In flat, 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.
Reduced Range
Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce
the range of the radio.
On FRS Channels 8 through 14, your radio
automatically switches to low power, which will
Reduced Range
limit the range the radio can communicate.
Remember, you can achieve maximum
range by using maximum range
extender. See page 5 for details.
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Scrolling Through the Mode Function
By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to
select or turn
When scrolling through the
On preferred features of your microTALK®radio.
Mode function, your radio features
•
will be displayed in the same predetermined order:
Mode/Power Button
Set Privacy Code
Set Channel Scan
Set Privacy Code Scan
Set Call Tones
Set Roger Beep On/Off
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CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced
CTCSS Privacy Codes
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tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes
to reduce 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.
Mode/Power Button
To Select A Privacy Code:
1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/
button until the small numbers next
Power
to the channel number flash on the LCD.
Privacy Code
Channel Button
2. Press the
3. When your desired privacy code is displayed:
Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select a privacy code. You can
Channel Up or Channel Down
hold the
button for fast advance.
a. Press the
Mode/Power button to enter the
new setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the
Lock button to enter the new
setting and return to
Standby mode.
c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds
to enter the new setting and return to
Standby mode.
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Operation
Mode Functions
Channel Scan
Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan channels.
Mode/P
ower Button
To Scan Channels:
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the
Scan icon and the channel numbers flash
on the display.
Scan Channels
2. Press the
Channel Up or Channel Down
button to begin scanning channels.
The radio ignores specific privacy
codes while scanning channels.
Channel Button
The Scan icon will continue to be displayed
when scan is
On. Your radio will continue to
scan all channels and stop if an incoming
transmission is detected. Your radio will
remain on that channel for ten (10) seconds.
While setting channel scan, if you do not
press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio
will automatically return to
on the channel or channel/privacy code
Standby mode
displayed before you entered mode functions.
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During Scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission),
You Can Choose From The Following:
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on
that channel. Your radio will remain on that channel
and return to
Standby mode.
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to
resume scanning channels.
If you press the
ten (10) seconds of receiving a transmission, you will transmit
on the channel on which you last received a transmission.
This will return the radio to
Talk button while scanning and not within
Standby mode.
If you do not press any button within ten (10) seconds,
your radio will automatically resume scanning channels.
During Scanning (while not receiving a transmission),
You Can Choose From The Following:
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the
channel or channel/privacy code that was displayed before
you entered mode functions or the channel on which,
during scanning, you last received a transmission.
This will return the radio to
Standby mode.
b. Press the Mode/Power button to proceed to set privacy
code scan on the channel that was either displayed before
you entered mode functions or on which, during channel
scanning, you last received a transmission (see page 10
for further details).
c. Press the
Lock button to return to Standby mode on the
channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered
mode functions or the channel on which, during scanning,
you last transmitted or received.
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Mode Functions
Operation
Mode Functions
Privacy Code Scan
Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes
(00 through 38) within one (1) channel.
Select Channel
To Scan Privacy Codes:
1. While in Standby mode, press the Channel
or Channel Down button to choose
Up
the channel on which you wish to scan
Mode/Power Button
privacy codes.
2. Press the
Mode/Power button until the Scan
icon and the privacy code numbers flash on
the display.
Scan Privacy Codes
3. Press the
Channel Up or Channel Down
button to begin scanning privacy codes
within the channel you selected.
Scan icon will continue to be displayed
Channel Button
The
when privacy code scan is
continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an
incoming transmission is detected. Your radio
On. Your radio will
will remain on that channel/privacy code for
ten (10) seconds.
While setting privacy code scan, if you do not
press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio
will automatically return to
the channel/privacy code that was displayed
Standby mode on
before you entered mode functions.
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During Scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission),
You Can Choose From The Following:
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that
channel/privacy code. Your radio will remain on that
channel/privacy code and return to
Standby mode.
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to
resume scanning privacy codes.
If you press the
(10) seconds of receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the
channel/privacy code on which you last received a transmission.
This will return the radio to
Talk button while scanning and not within ten
Standby mode.
If you do not press any button within ten (10) seconds,
your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes.
During Scanning (while not receiving a transmission),
You Can Choose From The Following:
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on
the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you
entered mode functions or the channel/privacy code on
which, during scanning, you last received a transmission.
This will return the radio to
Standby mode.
b. Press the Mode/Power button to proceed to other functions.
c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby mode on the
channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered
mode functions or the channel/privacy code on which,
during scanning, you last transmitted or received.
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Operation
Mode Functions
Five (5) Call Tone Settings
You can choose between five (5) different Call Tone Settings to
transmit a unique call alert.
Mode/P
ower Button
To Change A Call Tone Setting:
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the
letter “C” and the current call tone number
(01 through 05) is displayed. The current
Call Tone Setting
call tone will sound for one (1) second.
2. Press the
Channel Up or Channel Down
button to hear the other call tone settings.
3. Choose one (1) of the following:
Channel Button
a. Press the
Mode/Power button to
enter the new setting and proceed
to other functions.
b. Press the
Lock button to enter the new
setting and return to
Standby mode.
Roger Beep Confirmation Tone
Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the
Talk button. This alerts the other party that you are finished
talking and it is OK for them to speak.
Mode/Power Button
To Turn Roger Beep On Or Off:
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the
Roger Beep icon flashes. The current
On or Off setting is displayed.
er Beep Off
Rog
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select roger beep On or Off.
3. Choose one (1) of the following:
Mode/Power button to enter the
new setting and return to
Lock button to enter the new
setting and return to
Standby mode.
Standby mode.
Channel Button
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a. Press the
b. Press the
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General Specifications
A. FRS/GMRS
Frequency
Allocation and
Compatibility
462.5500
462.5750
462.6750
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1.0
1.0
1.0
Important: Please note that Cobra
GMRS models with 15 Channels may
designate different channel numbers for
the same frequency. For example, a
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15 Channel GMRS model would
Cobra
need to be tuned to Channel 11 in order
unicate with a 22 Channel GMRS
to comm
tuned to Channel 15. Please refer to the
chart below for channel/frequency
number compatibility.
A = Channel No. For
22 Channel GMRS Models
B = Channel No. For 15 Channel
GMRS Models
C = Type of Radio Service
D = Frequency in MHz
E = Power in Watts
2. Battery Operating Range . . . . . . V 4.2 - 6.0
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Unit
Nominal
Unit
Nominal
3
%
30
Unit
Nominal
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Customer Assistance
Licensing
Licensing
For Products Used in the U.S.A.
FCC Licensing 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 Communication 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.
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Important:
FCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has
been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with
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accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other
Cobra
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.
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
erence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
interf
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
®
may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of
by Cobra
the FCC rules, or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of
the rules.
For Products Used in Canada
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.
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Product Service
Customer Assistance
Product Service
If you have any questions about operation or installing your new
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product, or if you are missing parts…
Cobra
Please call Cobra®first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE!
See customer assistance on page A1.
For Products Purchased in Canada
For out of warranty service, ship prepaid this product to: AVS Technologies Inc.,
2100 Trans Canada Hwy S., Montreal, Quebec, H9P 2N4. We reserve the right to
repair or replace the radio with an equivalent product. Please include the following
information: Date of Purchase, Model Number, Dealer Purchased From,
Dealer Address, Dealer Phone Number.
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
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. or Canada
Please contact your local dealer for product service information.
and Warranty
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factory. It will be necessary
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Limited 1-Year Warranty
For Products Purchased in Canada
Your new Cobra®GMRS is covered by a one (1) year replacement warranty.
If any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within one (1)
year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced. Please return the
GMRS radio to your dealer with original or copy of dated proof of purchase.
This warranty does not cover damages due to careless handling, negligence,
accident, abuse or failure to follow operating instructions. Alteration of this
product or defacing of the serial number cancels all obligations of this
warranty. This warranty gives you specified legal rights. Additional warranty
rights may be provided by law in some areas.
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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.
®
will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective GMRS radios,
Cobra
products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra
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
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
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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.
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Factory
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’s expense, if the
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For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A. or Canada
Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.
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Accessories and
Customer Assistance
Name
Address (No P.O. Boxes)
City State/Province Zip Country
Telephone
Credit Card Number Type: ❒ Visa ❒ MasterCard ❒ DiscoverExp. Date
Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit
www.cobra.com.
For credit card orders, complete and
return this order form to fax number
773-622-2269. Or call 773-889-3087
(Press 1 from the main menu) 8:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.
Make check or money order payable to:
Cobra®Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept.,
6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707
U.S.A.
To order online, please visit our website:
www.cobra.com
Please allow two (2) to three (3) weeks for delivery in
the U.S.A. Prices subject to change without notice.
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purchase
*For AK, HI and
PR add additional
$26.95 for FedEx
Next Day or $10.95
for FedEx 2nd Day.
Excludes weekends
and holidays
shipments.
U.S. Subtotal
(Tax if Applicable)
Shipping/Handing
Canada Subtotal
G.S.T. 7%
**QST 7,5%
Shipping/Handing
Total
Ordering From Canada
Call 514-683-1771 for pricing.
For credit card orders: Call 514-683-1771
(Press 1 from the main menu) 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.
Make check or money order payable to:
VS Technologies, Inc., 2100 Trans Canada
A
, South Montreal, Quebec H9P 2N4
Highway
Please allow four (4) to six (6) weeks for delivery in
the Canada. Prices subject to change without notice.
Optional Accessories
ou can find accessories at your
Y
local Cobra
you can order directly from Cobra
$5.50
**Quebec residents only
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dealer, or in the U.S.A.
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