Cobra PR3000C Service Manual

TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

Owner’s Manual

PR 3000 DXC

Printed in Philippines Part No. 480-201-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 and Safer

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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

Secure your microTALK
radio while on the go.

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Carrying your microTALK®radio with you is
easy when using the belt clip or 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

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radio. If you require further assistance

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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

For Assistance Outside Canada, the U

@cobra.com (e-mail).

.S.A. or in French

Contact Your Local Dealer

For more information or to order any of our products,
please visit our website: www.cobra.com

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Talk

Button

Light/

Max Range

Button

Product Features

Wrist Strap

Connector

Belt Clip

Battery

Compartment

Battery Door

Antenna

External Speaker/
Microphone Jack

Latch

On/Off
Volume

Knob

Lock

Button

Channel
Up/Down

Button
Backlit

LCD
Display

Hi•Low

Power Button

Call

Button

Mode

Button

Charger

Jack

Speaker/
Microphone

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Features

• Two-Way Radio

With up to a 13 km range

22 Channels

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Seven shared
with FRS/GMRS,
seven FRS only,
eight GMRS only

38 Privacy Codes

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• Hands-Free

Operation (VOX)

• VibrAlert®Silent Paging

• Signal

Strength Meter

• Scan
Channel,
privacy code

Selectable

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Hi•Low Power

In GMRS

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Backlit
LCD Display

• Button Lock

• Call Alert
10 selectable tones

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Speaker/
Microphone Jack

• Roger Beep
Selectable on/off

Battery/

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Power Saver

• Keystroke
Tones

Selectable
on/off

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Auto Squelch

• Maximum Range
Extender

• Belt Clip

• Wrist Strap

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Transmit Icon

Product Features

Backlit LCD Display

Call Tones and

VibrAlert®Icon

Signal Strength

Meter Icon

Hi•Low

Power Icon

Receive/

Channel Numbers

Battery Level Indicator

“Industry Canada Notice: Operation is subject to the following
two 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®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.

The Cobra®line of quality products includes:

CB Radios • microTALK®Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors •

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Safety Alert
Receivers • Mobile GPS Navigation Systems •
HighGear
Power Inverters • Accessories

Traffic Warning Systems • Handheld GPS

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Accessories • CobraMarine™VHF Radios •

Lock Icon

Keystroke Tones Icon

Roger Beep Icon

CTCSS Privacy
Code Numbers

Scan Icon

Vox Icon

Power Saver 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

Insert Batteries

latch and sliding clip up.

2. Pull down on the battery door latch to

remove the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert four AAA batteries. (Always use high

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

4. Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip.
Contact your local Cobra

directly for optional charger accessories.

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dealer or Cobra

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The Basics to Get You Started

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

1. Rotate the On/Off Volume knob to turn
on your radio.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

button to select a channel.

Both radios must be tuned to the
same channel/privacy code to
communicate.

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

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

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On/Off Power

Battery Low

Battery Save Mode

Using Your Radio

Turning on Your microTALK®Radio

To turn on your radio:

1. Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise

on your radio and adjust the volume.

to turn
A series of tones will indicate the radio is

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

Battery Low

Your microTALK®radio has a battery level meter
that shows when battery power is decreasing.
The greater the number of ascending bars visible,
the stronger the battery level. When the battery
level is low, the last bar and “bALo” will flash
indicating 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 10 seconds, the radio will
automatically switch to

Power Saver icon will flash in the display.

the
This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive
incoming transmissions.

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radio is now in Standby mode,

Standby mode, except when the Talk,

Battery Save mode and

on.

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Talk Button

Communicating with Another Person

To talk to another person:

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1. Press and hold the Talk button.

Five cm (Two Inches)
from Mouth

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

from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.

3. Release the Talk button when you are

finished talking and listen for a response.

You cannot receive incoming calls while
pressing the

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Talk button.

Both radios must be tuned to the same
channel/privacy code to communicate.

Channel Button

Channel Number

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Channels

To select a channel:

1. With the radio on, select any of the

22 channels by pressing the
or Channel Down button.

Channel Up

Both radios must be tuned to the

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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 16 for FRS/GMRS frequency
allocations and compatibility charts.

Listening

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 or

always in
Call buttons are not pressed.

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Volume Knob

Call Button

Hi•Low Button

Hi Power Icon

Lo

w Power Icon

Light/Max Rang

Using Your Radio

Volume

To adjust the volume:

1. Rotate the On/Off Volume knob.

Call Button

To alert another person that you are calling:

1. Press and release the Call button.

The other person will hear a two second call
tone. You cannot send or receive transmissions
during the two second call tone.

See page 14 on how to select
between 10 call tone settings.

Selectable High•Low Power Output

When in close proximity to another party or
during favorable conditions, you can switch

High to Low Power to extend battery life.

from

This feature applies to GMRS Channels
1 through 7 and 15 through 22 only.
Channels 8 through 14 operate
exclusively on low power.

To switch from high to low power:

1. Press and release the Hi•Low button.

When in high power and using Channels
1 through 7 and 15 through 22, the
will be visible on the display.

When in low power and when using Channels
8 through 14, the
the display.

Display Illumination

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To illuminate your display:

1. Press and release the Light/Max Range button

to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.

Low icon will be visible on

Hi icon

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Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

Your microTALK®radio is equipped with Auto Squelch,
which automatically shuts
unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve
reached your

You can temporarily turn off auto squelch or turn on
maximum range extender, allowing all signals to be

Maximum Range limit.

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off weak transmissions and

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 less

than five seconds.

If you hear two beeps, you have turned
the maximum range extender

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To turn maximum range extender on:

1. Press and hold the Light/Max Range

button for at least five seconds until you
hear two beeps which indicates the
maximum range extender is

on (see below).

on.

To turn maximum range extender off:

1. Press and release the Light/Max Range

button or change channels.

Lock Function

The Lock button locks the Channel, Mode and

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Hi•Low Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.

Lock Button

To turn the lock button on or off:

1. Press and hold the Lock button for

two seconds.

Loc

k Mode

A double beep sound is used to confirm your

on or off request. When in Lock mode

lock
the

Lock icon will be displayed.

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Using Your Radio

Speaker/Microphone Jack

Your microTALK®radio can be fitted with an external Speaker/
Microphone

Cobra
Only Cobra

Speaker/Microphone

, freeing your hands for other tasks. Contact your local

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dealer or Cobra®directly for optional charger accessories.

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authorized accessories are recommended.

To attach your speaker/microphone:

1. Open the Speaker/Microphone tab on

top of your microTALK

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radio.

2. Insert the plug into the speaker/
microphone jack.

Signal Strength

Signal Strength Meter

Your microTALK®radio has a Signal Strength

that shows the strength of your incoming

Meter

and outgoing transmissions. The ascending bars
next to the signal strength indicate the strength
of the signal. The greater the number of bars
visible, the stronger the signal. The fewer
number of bars visible, the weaker the signal.

microTALK®Range

Your microTALK®radio has a range of up to 13 km.
Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

Maxim

um 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.

Dense foliage and hilly terrain will

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further reduce the range of the radio.
On FRS Channels 8 through 14, your radio

automatically switches to low power
will limit the range the radio can communicate.

Remember, you can achieve maximum

, which

Reduced Rang

Reduced Range

range by using maximum range
extender. See page 5 for details.

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Scrolling through Mode Functions

By scrolling through the Mode functions, you will be able to
select or turn
When scrolling through the

on preferred features of your microTALK®radio.

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Mode functions, your radio features

will be displayed in the same predetermined order:

Mode Button

Set Privacy Codes
Set VOX On/Off
Set VOX Sensitivity Level
Set Channel Scan
Set Privacy Code Scan

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Set VibrAlert
Set Call Tones

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and/or Call Alert

Set Roger Beep On/Off
Set Keystroke Tones On/Off

Scroll through the mode functions by pressing the
at any point, press the

Talk button to return to Standby mode.

Mode button or,

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Mode Functions

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 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 Button

To select a privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode

button until the small numbers next to the
channel number flashes on the display.

Privacy Code

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select a privacy code. You can hold

Up or Down button for fast advance.

the

3. When your desired privacy code is displayed,

Channel Button

choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode 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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Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

In VOX mode, your microTALK®radio can be used “hands-free,”
automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the
sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid

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VOX

transmissions triggered by background noise.

Mode Button

VOX Icon

To turn VOX mode on or off:

1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon

flashes on the display. The current
setting is displayed.

on or off

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to turn VOX on or off.

3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to enter the

on or off setting and proceed

Channel Button

selected
to other functions.

b. Press the Lock button to enter the

on or off setting and return

selected

Standby mode.

to

Mode Button

To set the sensitivity:

1. Press the Mode button until the VOX

icon flashes and the current sensitivity
level is displayed.

VOXSensitivity Level

The current sensitivity level is displayed
with letters “LE” and a Number 01
through 05, with Number 05 being the
most sensitive level and Number 01

Channel Button

being the least sensitive level.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to change the setting.

3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to enter the selected

setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock button to enter the selected

setting and return to

Standby mode.

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Mode Functions

Channel Scan

Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan channels.

Mode Button

To scan channels:

1. Press the Mode button until the Scan icon

and the channel numbers flash on the display.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

Scanning Channels

button to begin scanning channels.

The radio ignores specific privacy
codes while scanning channels.

Scan icon will continue to be displayed when

Channel Button

The

on. Your radio will continue to scan all

scan is
channels and stop if an incoming transmission is
detected. Your radio will remain on that channel
for 10 seconds.

While setting channel scan, if you do not
press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio
will automatically return to
the channel or channel/privacy code displayed

Standby mode on

before you entered mode functions.

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During channel scan (while receiving an incoming transmission),
you can choose from the following:

Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that

a.

channel. Your radio will remain on that channel and return

Standby mode.

to

b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume

scanning channels.

If you press the
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 10 seconds, your radio
will automatically resume scanning channels.

During channel scan (while not receiving a transmission),
you can choose from the following:

Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the

a.

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 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 below 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 received a transmission.

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Mode Functions

Privacy Code Scan

Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan the
Privacy Codes (00 through 38) within one channel.

Select Channel

To scan privacy codes:

1. While in Standby mode, press the
Channel Up or Channel Down button

to choose the channel on which you

Mode Button

wish to scan privacy codes.

2. Press the Mode button until the Scan icon and
the privacy code numbers flash on the display.

3. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

Scan Privacy Codes

Channel Button

button to begin scanning privacy codes
within the channel you selected.

Scan icon will continue to be displayed when

The
privacy code scan is

on. Your radio will continue

to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming
transmission is detected. Your radio will remain
on that channel/privacy code for 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 privacy code scan (while receiving an incoming
transmission), you can choose from the following:

Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that

a.

channel/privacy code. Your radio will remain on that
channel/privacy code and return to

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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

Standby mode.

If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, your radio
will automatically resume scanning privacy codes.

During privacy code scan (while not receiving a transmission),
you can choose from the following:

Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the

a.

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

b. Press the Mode button to proceed to set VibrAlert

Standby mode.

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and/or Call Alert (see page 14 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/privacy code on which,
during scanning, you last received a transmission.

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Mode Functions

VibrAlert®and Call Tones

Your microTALK®radio can alert you to incoming signals by
sounding an audible call tone, by vibrating silently or both.

Mode Button

To change call settings:

1. Press the Mode button until

Call Setting icon flashes

the

VibrAlert®+ Ring

on the display. The current

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setting (vibrate + ring,
vibrate only or ring only)

VibrAlert®Only

is displayed.

2. Press the Channel Up or
Channel Down button to

change the call setting.

Ring Only

3. Choose one of
the following:

a. Press the Mode 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.

10 Call Tone Settings

You can choose between 10 different Call Tone settings to transmit
a unique call alert.

Mode Button

To change a call tone setting:

1. Press the Mode button until the letter “C” and

the current call tone Number (01 through 10)
is displayed.

one Setting

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Call

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to hear the other call tone settings.

3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to enter the new

Channel Button

setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock button to enter the new

setting and return to

Standby mode.

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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 Button

To turn Roger Beep on or off:

1. Press the Mode button until the
Roger Beep icon flashes on the display.

The current

Roger Beep On

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select roger beep on or off.

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on or off setting is displayed.

3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to enter

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the new setting and proceed to
other functions.

b. Press the Lock button to enter

the new setting and return to
Standby mode.

Keystroke Tones

With Keystroke Tones turned on, your radio will sound beeps

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each time you press a button or change a setting.

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To change keystroke tones:

1. Press the Mode button until the Keystroke

icon flashes on the display. The current

Tones
on or off setting is displayed.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down

Tones On

button to turn keystroke tones on or off.

3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to enter the new

Channel Button

setting and return to

Standby mode.

b. Press the Lock button to enter the new

setting and return to

Standby mode.

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General Specifications

General Specifications

A. FRS/GMRS

Frequency
Allocation and
Compatibility

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
to communicate with a 22 Channel GMRS
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

a = 2.0/0.5 (selectable)

b = 0.5

AB C D E

1 1 FRS/GMRS 462.5625 a
2 2 FRS/GMRS 462.5875 a
3 3 FRS/GMRS 462.6125 a
4 4 FRS/GMRS 462.6375 a
5 5 FRS/GMRS 462.6625 a
6 6 FRS/GMRS 462.6875 a
7 7 FRS/GMRS 462.7125 a
8 FRS 467.5625 b

FRS

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FRS

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11 FRS 467.6375 b

FRS 467.6625 b

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FRS

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14 FRS 467.7125 b
15 11 GMRS 462.5500 a
16 8 GMRS 462.5750 a
17 12 GMRS 462.6000 a
18 9 GMRS 462.6250 a
19 13 GMRS 462.6500 a
20 10 GMRS 462.6750 a
21 14 GMRS 462.7000 a
22 15 GMRS 462.7250 a

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467.5875 b

467.6125

467.6875

b

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B. Receiver

1. Sensitivity

For 12 dB SINAD . . . . . . . . . . dBm -121

For Call Signal Detection . . . . dBm -121

2. Max. Audio Output

@ 10% THD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mW 350

3. Max. S/N Ratio

@ 1mV RF Input . . . . . . . . . . . dB 45

4. Squelch

a) Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dBm -121

b) Attack Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . mS 150

c) Closing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . mS 200

5. Audio Frequency Response

@ 300 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB -3

@ 2500 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB -10

6. Signal Displacement BW . . . . +/-kHz 5

7. Adjacent Channel Rejection . . . dB 60

8. Intermodulation Rejection . . . . dB 65

9. Spurious Response Rejection . . dB 55

C. Transmitter

1. Power

GMRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 2

FRS Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mW 500

2. Carrier Frequency Stability . . . ±Hz 500

3. Modulation Limiting . . . . . . . . kHz 2.5

4. Carrier Attack Time . . . . . . . . . mS 80

5. Audio Frequency Response

@ 300 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB -12

@ 2500 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB +6

6. Audio Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . %

7. Hum Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB 40

ransient Frequency Behavior

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a) TX On

b) TX Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mS 5

D. Power Supply

1. Battery Life (5:5:90 RATIO)

With Alkaline Batteries . . . . . . . HR 24

2. Battery Operating Range . . . . . . V 4.2-6.0

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Licensing

For Products Used in the U.S.A.

FCC Licensing Required

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, 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.

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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%.

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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 inches from your face and
speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.

For Products Used in Canada

Industry Canada Notice

Operation is subject to the following two 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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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

erence and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

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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

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may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of

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the FCC rules or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of
the rules.

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If you have any questions about operation or installing your new

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product, or if you are missing parts…

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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.

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factory. It will be necessary

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
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 to four 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.

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Factory Service, Cobra®Electronics Corporation,

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For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A. or Canada

Please contact your local dealer for product service information.

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Warranty

Warranty

Limited One-Year Warranty

For Products Purchased in Canada

Your new Cobra®GMRS is covered by a one-year replacement warranty.
If any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within one
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.

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 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.

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

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radios, 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
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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For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A. or Canada

Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.

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