Cobra PR900 Service Manual

Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL60707

IfYou Think You Need Service

For te c h n i cal assistance,please call our Au to m a ted Help Desk which can assist
you by answering the most fre q u e n t ly asked questions about Co b ra prod u ct s.

A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number

Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

8:00 am - 6:00 pm,Monday through Friday,CST.

section at www.cobra.com or by e-mail to [e-mail]

If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087

“If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in.
This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.”

You may be asked to send your unit to the Co b ra facto ry.It will be nece s s a ry to furnish the fo l l ow i n g
in order 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 or 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 unit.Include a typed or clearly print name
and address of where the unit is to be returned.

4. Pack unit 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
W.Cortland St., Chicago,IL 60707.

6. If the unit is in warranty,upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged
depending on the model.Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for
status.If the unit 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 1.773.889.3087
for assistance.

Cobra Electronics Corp.© 2001
Printed in China

Part No. 480-007-P

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24 hours a day,7 days a week.

O pe rating Instru ctions for your

2-Way Radio

PR 900 DX

No t h i n g comes close to a Co b ra

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Controls and Indicators

1. UHF Antenna

2. Speaker/Microphone Jack

3. Charger Jack

4. On/Off Power/Volume Knob

5. LCD Display Panel

6. Speaker

7. Battery Compartment

8. PTTTalk Button

9.

Monitor/LCD Display
Light Button

10. Channel Up or Down Buttons

11. Call Button

12. Lock Key

13. Mode Button

14. Belt Clip

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Thank you for purchasing the Cobra microTALK

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PR 900 DX. Properly used,this Cobra product
will give you many years of reliable service.

Customer Support

Should you encounter any problems with the
product or not understand its many features,
please refer to this owner’s manual. If,after
referring to the manual, you still need help,
call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087.

Important Safety Information For PR 900 DX

Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a radio
frequency transmitter.When the PTT Talk Button is pushed it sends
out RF signals.The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor
not to exceed 50% to comply with Federal Communications
Commissions (FCC) RF exposure safety level guidelines for hand­held wireless devices.

To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines hold
the transmitter at least 2 inches (5 centimeters) from your face and
speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.If
you wear the transceiver on your body while using a headset or
external microphone accessory,use only the supplied belt clip for
this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 2 inches
(5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting. If the distance
between the antenna and the body is LESS THAN 2.0 INCHES (5 CM)
DO NOTTRANSMIT WITH THIS DEVICE IN THE BODY WORN
CO N F I G U R AT I O N .Un a u t h o ri zed ante n n a s,m od i f i cat i o n s,or at t a c h m e nt s
could damage the tra n s m i t ter and may violate FCC re g u l at i o n s.

Normal Operating Position:Hold the transmitter approximately 2 to
3”from your face and speak in a normal voice,with the antenna
pointed up and away.

CAUTION

Cobra Customer Service

Live operators are available
M-F 8:00 am - 6:00 pm CST at:

773.889.3087

Automated Technical Assistance
available 24 hours a day,seven
days a week.E-mail questions to:
p rod u ct i n fo @ co b ra . co m

Co b ra on the Wo rld Wide We b :
Fre q u e n t ly As ked Questions (FAQ )
can be found on-line at:
www.cobra.com

This device complies
with part 15 of the FCC
rules.Operation is
s u b j e ct to the co n d i t i o n
that this device does
not cause harmful
interference.

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General Mobile Radio Service

Contents

Features .........................................................................................................1

FCC Licensing Information

The PR 900 DX radio operates on General Mobile
Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a
Fe d e ral Co m m u n i cation Commission (FCC) lice n s e.

For licensing information and application forms,
please call the FCC Hotline at:

1-800-418-FORM

(You need form #159 and form #605)
If you have any questions regarding the license

application you can contact the FCC direct at

1-888-CALL-FCC.

FCCWarnings

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.

Included with your microTALK PR 900 DX

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1 Belt Clip

General Mobile Radio Service.............................................................A1

FCCWarnings
Included Accessories

Controls & Indicators...............................................................................A2

Our Thanks toYou.....................................................................................A3

Customer Support.................................................................................A3

Operating your microTALK PR 900 DX

Battery Installation................................................................................2

Battery Low..............................................................................................3

Turning On...............................................................................................4

LCD Display..............................................................................................4

Select Main Channel (1-15)................................................................5

Select CTCSS Privacy Code (00-38)..................................................5

Talking To Another Party.....................................................................8

Calling Another Party...........................................................................10

Auto Squelch...........................................................................................12

Maximum Range Extender.................................................................12

External Microphone/Speaker Jack.................................................13

Advanced Features...................................................................................14

Lock Function..........................................................................................14

Busy Channel Lock Out........................................................................15

VOX..............................................................................................................16

Scan Function..........................................................................................17

Auto Channel Scan List........................................................................19

Priority Scan Channel...........................................................................20

Key Tone Settings..................................................................................21

microTALK PR 900 DX Range...............................................................22

Making Life Easier And Safer ..............................................................23

Frequency Ranges ....................................................................................25

Caring for Your microTALK PR 900 DX ...........................................27

microTALK PR 900 DX Specifications..............................................28

Limited TwoYear Warranty...................................................................29

Optional Accessories...............................................................................30

Order Form...................................................................................................31

If You Think You Need Service............................................Back Cover

How to Use Your Cobra

2 - Way Radio

Features of This Product

• UHF FM Frequencies

• Up to 5 Mile Range

• 15 GMRS Channels
(7 shared FRS Channels)

• 38 CTCSS Privacy Codes

• LCD Function Display

• Auto Squelch

• Lock Key

• Call Fe a t u re
(5 tone settings)

• Belt Clip

• VOX

• SuperFlex™ Antenna

• Programmable/Priority
Scan

• Rechargeable Batteries
Included

• Charger Adapter Included

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Operation

Operation

Battery
Installation

Note

Rechargeable NiMH
batteries are included with
your PR 900 DX.When not
using your NIMH batteries,
always use high quality
alkaline batteries.

Incorrect positioning can
damage batteries and unit.

Install Batteries

Pull lock tab down
and lift door up
(towards you) to
remove battery
cover.

Insert 4“AAA”
batteries.Position
batteries according
to po l a ri ty marki n g s.

Battery Low

When in normal use the ( ) BATT LOW icon
may begin flashing. This is a warning that
batteries are getting low.

Antenna

The radio is equipped
with a SuperFlex™
antenna,which flexes
without breaking and
withstands the demands
of an active lifestyle.

Battery Low

Note

When battery capacity is at
the 1/3 level it is recommended
that you recharge your
rechargeable batteries or
replace your alkaline batteries.

Charge port is located on side
of unit.

Antenna

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Operation

Operation

Turning On
Your microTA L K
PR 900 DX

Note

Wh e n ever the unit is on yo u
can re ce i ve co m m u n i ca t i o n s,
( except while pushing the
P TT Talk Bu t to n ,or while
in Mode Fu n ct i o n ) .

Illuminating
the Display

Turning On Your microTALK PR 900 DX

TURN KNOB
CLOCKWISE

Turnthe Volume Control clockwise to switch
power on.Set volume to desired level.Turn
the Volume Co nt rol co u nte r - c l oc kwise to turn
power off.

Illuminating the Display

PRESS AND

RELEASE

Press and release Monitor Button to illuminate

display for ten seconds.

Select Channels (1-15)

Main Channels 1-7 are shared with FRS radios.

PRESS

UP OR DOWN

Turn onyour microTALK PR 900 DX. An audible
“tone”will indicate the unit is on and the LCD
will self-test for 2 seconds and then go to
Operational Mode.

Select channel by pressing and releasing the

ChannelUp or Down Buttons.

Select CTCSS Privacy Code (00-38)

Selecting a CTCSS Privacy Code will enable you
to filter out unwanted conversations and allow
greater privacy.For example,when with a group
of friends,you select channel 7 and privacy
code 1,you will hear your friends and filter out
conversations on channel 7 with privacy codes
2 through 38.

Select
Channels

Note

Units must be on same Main
Channel and CTCSS Privacy
Code to communicate.

Note

Push and hold Channel Up
or Down Buttons for fast
channel/code advance.

Select CTCSS
Privacy Code

Note

If you push and hold the
Mode Button,the LCD
display will cycle through

the different functions.

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Operation

Operation

Select CTCSS
Privacy Code

Note

Press and hold Channel Up or
Down Buttons for fast
channel/code advance.

Select CTCSS Privacy Code continued

PRESS AND

RELEASE

After selecting a Main Channel as instructed on
page 5,press and release Mode Button.
Smaller numbers and the “CTCSS”icon will flash
next to Main Channel display on LCD.

PRESS

UP OR DOWN

Se l e ct C TCSS Pri va cy Code number by pre s s i n g

and re l e a s i n gt h e ChannelUporDownButtons.

PRESS AND

RELEASE

When desired CTCSS Pri va cy Code is displaye d
p ress andrelease PTT Talk Bu t ton or the

Mode Bu t ton to co n f i rm your select i o n .

Your PR 900-2 DX can also display the CTCSS
Pri va cy Code as a fre q u e n cy number rather than
as a p ri va cy code numbe r.Tos e l e ct the fre q u e n cy
n u m be r d i s p l ay option,m a ke sure your PR 900-2
DX is off.While p re s s i n g t h e Mode Bu t to n ,
turn on the unit.Use the Channel Up / Dow n
Bu t tons to tog g l e be tween T c Code (pri va cy cod e
n u m ber) and T c FrE9 (pri va cy code fre q u e n cy
n u m be r ) .Pu s h the P TT Talk Bu t ton to co n f i rm
your select i o n .C TCSS Pri va cy Code numbers and
the co rre s ponding fre q u e n cy numbers are liste d
on page 26.

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Operation

Operation

Talking to
Another
Party

Note

While PTT Talk Button is
depressed you cannot
receive incoming calls.

PRESS AND

HOLD

Press and hold PTTTalk Button.
Th etransmit LED will light up in re d.

Hold mic about 2 inches from mouth.

Speak in a normal voice.

RELEASE FOR

RESPONSE

Release PTT Talk Button and listen

for response.

Standby Mode

When finished talking,release PTT Talk Button
to receive incoming transmissions.

Your microTALK PR 900 DX is always in the
Standby Mode when the PTT Talk Button is
not pressed and you are not in Mode Function.
See Advanced Features section on page 14.

Standby Mode

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Operation

Operation

Calling
Another
Party

Calling Another Party

To alert another party you wish to
communicate:

TURN KNOB
CLOCKWISE

Turn onyour microTALK PR 900 DX.An audible
“tone”will indicate the unit is on. The LCD will
self-test for 2 seconds and then go to

Operational Mode.

PRESS

UP OR DOWN

Select desired Main Channel bypressing and
releasing Channel Up or Down Buttons.

Both the calling and receiving units must
be on same Main Channel and CTCSS Privacy
Code for the Call Function to work.

PRESS AND

RELEASE

Press and release Call Button.The unit you

are calling will hear a 2
second ring tone,and the transmit LED will
light up in red

Your PR 900 DX allows you to sendcall alerts
in any 1 of 5 user tone settings.
To select your desired tone:

A. Make sure your PR 900 DX is off.
B.Press and hold the Call Button while

at the same time turning on the unit.

C. Press the Channel Up or Down Buttons

to listen to each of the 5 tone settings.

D.When you reach a desired tone,press the

P TT Talk Bu t ton to prog ram your select i o n .

Note

Your microTALK PR 900 DX is
always in the Standby Mode
when thePTT Talk Button is
not depressed.

Note

Your incoming “Ca l l ”audio ri n g i n g
l evel is dependent on your unit’s
volume setting.

Both the calling and re ce i v i n g
units must be on same Main
Channel and CTCSS Privacy
Code for the Call Function
to wo r k .

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Operation

E x t e rnal Mic/Headphone Jack

Auto Squelch

Maximum
Range
Extender

Note

To learn more about the range
of your microTALK PR 900 DX,
see page 22.

Range is dependent on
battery condition and
geographic terrain.

Au to Sq u e l c h

Your micro TALK PR 900 DX is equipped with Au to
Sq u e l c h ,which auto m at i cally shuts off weak
t ransmissions and unwa nted noise due to te rra i n
conditions or if you have reached your range limit.

Au to Squelch sensitivity can be changed to HI (least
s e n s i t i ve) or LOW (most sensitive) by p re s s i n gthe

Mode Bu t ton until the “ 5 ”(HI or LO) is displaye d.
Use the Channel Up or Down Bu t tons to tog g l e
be tween HI or LO sensitivity.Pre s sthe PTT Ta l k
Bu t ton to co n f i rm your select i o n .

Maximum Range Extender

When the signal you want to hear is consistently
weak,you may place the radio in Maximum
Range Mod e.Press and holdt he Mo n i tor Bu t to n
for 1 seco n d.The “M O N ”i con will be illuminated on
the LC D. To re t u rn to normal ope rat i o n ,press and
hold the Monitor Button again or change
channels.

PUSH & HOLD

External Mic/Headphone Jack

Your microTALK PR 900 DX can be fitted with a
variety of accessories (not included),freeing your
hands for other tasks.

To attach an exte rnal mic/headphone acce s s o ry:

Insert plug into SPKR/MIC jack on the top of

the unit.

External Mic/

Headphone
Jack

Note

To order optional microphone/
speaker accessories,
see page 31.

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Advanced Features

Advanced Features

Advanced
Features

Lock Function

Note

Call Button,Monitor Button
and PTT Talk Button do not

l ock and are fully ope rat i o n a l

while the unit is locked.

The unit cannot lock while
selecting a mode.

Advanced Features

Your microTALK PR 900 DX has many advanced
features not found on other 2-Way Radios.
These include:

• Lock Key

• Busy Channel Lock Out

•VOX

• Main Channel/CTCSS Privacy Code Scan

• Priority Scan Selection Mode

•Tone Indicator Settings:
– Key Stroke Tone

Lock Function

The Lock Function locks the Channel Up and
Down Buttons and Mode Button to avoid
accidental operation.

To engage the Lock Function:

PRESS AND

HOLD

Press and hold the Lock Bu t ton for one
s e co n d.Lock icon will be visible. If the
Beep Fu n ction is ONyou will hear an audible
co n f i rm at i o n . Most buttons are loc ke d.

To“unlock”press and hold the Lock Bu t to n
for one seco n d.There is no lock icon visible.If
the Beep Fu n ction is ONyou will hear an audible
co n f i rm at i o n .Buttons are“unlocked.”

Busy Channel Lock Out (BCLO)

BCLO Mode prevents transmission whenever
the unit detects another conversation on the
same channel.

Pre s s Mode Bu t ton until the (BCLO) ico n
flashes on the LCD panel.

Pre s sthe Channel Up or Down Bu t tons to
toggle the (BCLO) function “o n”or “o f f”.

Press the PTT Talk Button to confirm your
selection.The BCLO icon will be visible when
B C LO “o n”is selecte d.

PRESS AND

RELEASE

Lock Function

Busy Channel

Lock Out

(BCLO)

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Advanced Features

Advanced Features

VOX

Note

The VOX sensitivity level
setting is dependent on the
background noise and
will need to be adjusted
accordingly.

VOX

VOX setting allows you to have hands-free
conversation.Your voice is detected and the
radio t ransmits without the need to press
the PTT Talk Bu t to n.

To set radio for VOX operation:

Ro t a tethe Volume Co nt rol co u nte rc l oc kwise
to turn power OFF.

Press and holdthe PTT Talk Bu t to n .
Ro t a tethe Volume Co nt rol cloc kwise to turn

power ON.

To set the VOX sensitivity leve l ,

A .Pre s sthe Mode Bu t ton until VOX ico n

flashes and VOX appears in LCD Pa n e l .

B.Pre s s the Channel Up or Down Bu t tons

to select from 01-10 Vo i ce Levels with 01
being the least sensitive and 10 being the
most sensitive.

C .Pre s sthe PTT Talk Bu t ton to co n f i rm your

s e l e ct i o n .

D.To turn off the VOX fe at u re,ro t a tethe Vo l u m e

Co nt rol co u nte rc l oc kwise to turn power OFF
and then turn power ON again.

PRESS AND

RELEASE

Scan Function

Turn onmicroTALK PR 900 DX.An audible
“tone”will indicate the unit is on and then
the LCD will go through a 3 second self-test
and then go to Operational Mode.

PRESS AND

RELEASE

Press and release Mode Button until
( ) icon and Main Channel flashes.

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Advanced Features

Advanced Features

Scan Function

Scan Function continued

PRESS

Press Channel Up or Down Buttons and the
unit will begin scanning the Main Channels.

Unit will co ntinue to scan all Main Ch a n n e l s
with CTCSS Pri va cy Codes that are on the scan
list (p.19) and stop if an incoming tra n s m i s s i o n
is dete cte d.

A. Press and hold PTTTalk Button and talk.

Your radio will return to Operational Mode

on that channel as long as a signal is dete cte d

or...
B. Press Channel Up or Down Buttons to

rescan the Main Channel.
or...

C. To exit scan either press the Mode

Button or turn the unit off.

Auto Channel Scan List Selection Mode

This fe at u re allows you to add or re m ove Ma i n
Channels from the scan list.The scan list is
p re - p rog rammed to channels 1-15 with no
C TCSS Pri va cy Cod e s.

Press the Mode Bu t ton until the icon S K I P
or S CA Nflashes on the LCD panel.The channel
is set to the solid ico n .

Pressing either Channel Up or Down
Buttons will toggle be tween skip and sca n .

Pre s sthe PTT Talk Bu t ton to co n f i rm your
s e l e ct i o n ( s ) .

PRESS AND

RELEASE

Auto Channel
Scan List
Selection

Mode

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Advanced Features

Advanced Features

Priority Scan
Channel
Selection
Mode

Priority Scan Channel Selection Mode

This function allows you to monitor one part i c u l a r
channel while scanning other channels at the same
t i m e.If you pre-set any Pri o ri ty Scan Channel other
than the curre nt channel in use,the pre-set channel
will be scanned eve ry 0.5 second and any strong
signals on that channel will be displaye d.

To access the Pri o ri ty Scan menu:

Pre s sthe Mode Bu t ton until the P R I Oi con
flashes on the LCD panel.

Press the Channel Up or Down Bu t tons to
s e l e ct the desired channel number you wish
to monito r.Only channels on the scan list will
be available as a Pri o ri ty Scan Ch a n n e l .

Pre s sthe PTT Talk Bu t ton to lock in new
Pri o ri ty Scan Ch a n n e l .

PRESS AND

RELEASE

KeyTone Settings

This function allows the radio to sound a tone
w h e n ever the fo l l owing keys are pre s s e d : Mo n i to r
Bu t to n ,Channel Up or Down Bu t to n s,Mode Bu t ton
or Scan Bu t to n .

To turn the key tones on or off:

Press the Mode Bu t ton until the musical note
I con flashes on the LCD panel.

Press the Channel Up or Down Bu t tons to
toggle the key tone fe at u re on or off.

Pre s sthe PTT Talk Bu t ton to co n f i rm yo u r
s e l e ct i o n .

PRESS AND

RELEASE

Key Tone

Settings

Note

The musical note icon will
d i s p l ay in Standby Mod e
w h e n ever the beep tones
a re act i va te d .

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microTALK PR 900 DX Range

Making Life Easier and Safer

microTALK
PR 900 DX
Range

Note

To achieve maximum range the
Au to Squelch can be ove r ri d d e n .
Re fer to Maximum Ra n g e
Extender section on page 12.

microTALK PR 900 DX Range

Your micro TALK PR 900 DX has a range up
to5 miles in GMRS.This effective range can
be shortened under some conditions.

Under flat,o pen
conditions you will
ex pe ri e n ce the ra d i o’s
maximum ra n g e.

Range will be furt h e r
re d u ced by dense
foliage and hilly te rra i n .

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Range can be re d u ce d
by buildings and fo l i a g e
in the path of the signal.

microTALK PR 900 DX Can MakeYour Life
Easier and Safer

As you become familiar with your microTALK
Professional Radio you will find many of your own
uses for the unit. Some suggestions include:

Talking with
fellow hikers.

Communicating
be tween basement
and first,s e cond or
t h i rd floo r.

Keeping track of the
kids in a shopping mall.

Ta l king to a neighbor
or a fri e n d.

microTALK
PR 900 DX
2-Way Radios
Can Make
Your Life
Easier and
Safer

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Making Life Easier and Safer

Frequency Range

microTALK
PR 900 DX
2-Way Radios
Can Make
Your Life
Easier and
Safer

microTALK PR 900 DX Can MakeYour Life
Easier and Safer continued

Checking on traveling
companions in another
car.

Agree on a meeting
spot after an event.

The microTALK PR 900 DX unit represents one of
the most advanced FM 2-Way Radios available.

GMRS Frequency
Codes In MHz

1 462.5625
2 462.5875
3 462.6125
4 462.6375
5 462.6625
6 462.6875
7 462.7125
8 462.5750
9 462.6250
10 462.6750
11 462.5500
12 462.6000
13 462.6500
14 462.7000
15 462.7250

Channel

(Channels 1-7

shared with FRS)

Frequency
Ranges

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Frequency Range

Caring for Your

CTCSS CTCSS
Privacy Privacy

Code Frequency Code Frequency

01 67.0 Hz 21 136.5 Hz
02 71.9 Hz 22 141.3 Hz
03 74.4 Hz 23 146.2 Hz
04 77.0 Hz 24 151.4 Hz
05 79.7 Hz 25 156.7 Hz
06 82.5 Hz 26 162.2 Hz
07 85.4 Hz 27 167.9 Hz
08 88.5 Hz 28 173.8 Hz
09 91.5 Hz 29 179.9 Hz
10 94.8 Hz 30 186.2 Hz
11 97.4 Hz 31 192.8 Hz
12 100.0 Hz 32 203.5 Hz
13 103.5 Hz 33 210.7 Hz
14 107.2 Hz 34 218.1 Hz
15 110.9 Hz 35 225.7 Hz
16 114.8 Hz 36 233.6 Hz
17 118.8 Hz 37 241.8 Hz
18 123.0 Hz 38 250.3 Hz

19 127.3 Hz
20 131.8 Hz

Ca ring for Your micro TALK PR 900 DX

The microTALK PR 900 DX will give you years
of service if cared for properly.

Here are some suggestions:

Handle unit gently. Keep away from dust.

Never place the
unit in water or in
a moist place.

Avoid ex po s u re
to ext reme
te m pe rat u re s.

Caring for Yo u r
microTALK
PR 900 DX

2-Way Radio

Note

Modifying or tampering
with the radio’s internal
components can cause
malfunction and will
invalidate the warranty.
If your radio is not performing
as it should,please call Cobra
at 773.889.3087.Do not return
the unit to the retailer.

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Specifications

Limited Two Year Warranty

I.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

B.RECEIVER

1. SENSITIVITY
FOR 12 DB SINAD uV 0.25
FOR CALL SIG.DETECTION uV 0.2

2. MAX.AUDIO OUTPUT @5% THD MW 300

3. MAX.S/N RATIO @ 1mV RF INPUT DB 45

4. SQUELCH

a) SENS. uV 0.2
b) ATTACK TIME mS 120
c) CLOSING TIME mS 200

5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP.

@ 300 HZ DB -2
@ 2500 HZ DB -6

6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW +/-KHZ 6

7. INTERMODULATION REJECTION DB 65

8. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION DB 65

C.TRANSMITTER

1. EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER W 2

2. CARRIER FREQ.STABILITY p p m 5

3. MODULATION LIMITING KHZ 4.0

4. CARRIER ATTACK TIME mS 80

5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE
@ 300 HZ DB -10
@ 2500 HZ DB +4

6. AUDIO DISTORTION % 3

7. HUM and NOISE DB -40

8. TRANSIENT FREQ.BEHAVIOR
a)TX ON mS 30
b) TXOFF mS 5

D.POWER SUPPLY

1.BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO) HR 18

2.BATTERY (4 x AAA) V

UNIT

UNIT

COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONwarrants that its
COBRA Radios,and the component parts thereof,will be
free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period
of two (2) years 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.

COBRA will,without charge,repair or replace,at its option,
d e fe ct i ve ra d i o s,p rod u cts or co m po n e nt parts upon delive ry
to the COBRA factory 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's expense, if the product is repaired or
replaced under warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Exclusions:This limited warranty does not apply; 1) to any
p rod u ct damaged by accident ; 2) in the eve nt of misuse
or abuse of the prod u ct or as a result of unauthori ze d
a l te rations or re p a i r s ;3) if the serial number has been alte re d ,
defaced or removed;4) if the owner of the product resides
outside the U.S.A.

All implied wa rra nt i e s , including wa rra nties of
m e rc h a nt a b i l i ty and fitness for a particular purpose
a re limited in duration to the length of this wa rra n ty.

CO B RA shall not be liable for any incident a l ,co n s e q u e nt i a l
or other damages;i n c l u d i n g,without limitat i o n ,d a m a g e s
resulting from loss of use or cost of installat i o n .

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied wa rra nty lasts and/or do not allow the exc l u s i o n
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Cobra Electronics
Corporation

6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago,Illinois 60707

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Optional Accessories

Ear Bud Mi c ro p h o n e

Mi n i a t u re microphone and
earbud for pri va te liste n i n g.

M A- E B M

Re c h a rgeable Ba t te ry Pa c k

High pe rfo r m a n ce Nickel Metal
H yd ride batte ry pack for
multiple charg i n g.

FA- B P

You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra Dealer

If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra.

Order by phone

Call 773.889.3087
(Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a.m.-6 p.m. M-F CST.

Order by mail or fax

Call 773.889.3087 for pricing. Fill out order form on next page,and mail/fax directly to Cobra.

Order over the Web:www.cobra.com

Lapel Speaker/ Microphone

Remote speaker/microphone
combination.

M A- S M

Ch a rger Ad a p te r

3 5 1 5 - 0 8 1 2 - RC

VOX Headset/ Mic

VOX (Vo i ce Ope ra ted Tra n s m i t te r )
provides hands- free operation.

MA-VOX

Re p l a cement Belt Cl i p

FA-BC

Accessory Order Form

Item # Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount

FA - B C Replacement Belt Clip
M A - E B M Ear Bud Microphone
MA-SM Lapel Speaker/Microphone
M A - V O X VOX Headset/Mic
FA - B P Rechargeable Battery Pack
3 5 1 5 - 0 8 1 2 - R C Charger Adapter

Prices subject to change without notice.

Tax Table

Illinois residents add 8.75%
Indiana residents add 5%
Michigan residents add 6 %
Ohio residents add 5%
Wisconsin residents add 5%

For credit card orders fill out order
form and fax to: 773.622.2269
or call 773.889.3087
(Press 1 from the main menu)
8:00 am - 6:00 pm, M-F, CST.

Please print clearly
Name
Address (No P.O.Box)
City State
Zip
Telephone ( )
Credit Card No. Exp.Date
Customer Signature
Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover

Allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery.Offer valid in Continental U.S.only.

Subtotal
(Tax if applicable)
Shipping/handling

Total

Make check or money order (no stamps)
payable to:
Cobra Electronics
Accessories Dept.
6500 West Cortland St. Chicago, IL 60707

Shipping & Handling

Amount of Shipping/
Order Handling

$25.00 and under $4.75
$25.01–$40.00 $6.95
$40.01–$80.00 $9.25
$80.01–$120.00 $10.25
$120.01–$160.00 $11.75
$160.01 and up $14.50

For AK,HI and PR please add
an additional $15.00 for UPS
shipments.

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Notes

The Co b ra line of quality prod u cts
also includes:

• Ci t i zens Band Ra d i o s

• m i c ro TA L K®Ra d i o s

• Ra d a r / Laser De te cto r s

• G P S

• Sa fe ty Al e rt

®

Traffic Wa rning Sys te m s

• Ac ce s s o ri e s

• H i g h Ge ar™Ac ce s s o ri e s

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