Cobra Electronics PR165 VP User Manual

Printed in the Philippines Part No. 480-244-P Version B

TWO-WAYRADIO MODEL

PR165 VP

Making Life Easier

and Safer

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:

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.

Talk Button

Press and hold to communicate with others. With the microphone about two inches (five cm) from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.

Release the Talk button when you are finished talking and listen for a response. You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button.

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

Antenna

Belt

Clip

User’s Guide

Customer Assistance

In this user’s guide, you should find all the information you need to operate your microTALK® radio. If you require further assistance after reading this guide, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:

	For Assistance in the U.S.A.
	Automated Help Desk English only.		Technical Assistance
	24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).		English only. www.cobra.com
	Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish.		(on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
			English and Spanish. [e-mail] (e-mail).
	8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday
	(except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).		For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
	Questions English and Spanish.		Contact Your Local Dealer
	Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).		Channel Numbers
					Transmit Icon
		While in Standby mode or when selecting a
					Visible when
	Combination	channel, shows current channel (1 through 22).
					transmitting a message.
	Speaker/	When adjusting the volume, shows current
	Microphone		level (1 through 8).		Receive Icon
	Charge Jack
					Visible when
		Battery Low Icon			receiving a message.
	LCD	Blinks when battery power level is low.			Privacy Code Numbers
	Display
		Your microTALK® radio has a unique			While in Standby mode,
		circuit designed to extend battery life.			shows current privacy
		If there are no transmissions within			code (00 through 38).
		10 seconds, the radio will automatically
		switch to Battery Save mode. This will
		not affect the radio’s ability to receive		Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed
		incoming transmissions.
				line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions.

Mode/Power Button

Press and hold to turn the radio on or off.

Press and release to enter mode functions to change channels or privacy codes.

The channel numbers or privacy code numbers will blink when that mode is selected. Use the Up/Down buttons to select a channel or privacy code.

Up/Down Buttons

Batteries and Charger

Remove Belt Clip

Pull Latch Up

Insert Batteries

To Install or Replace Batteries:

1.Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.

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

3.Insert the supplied three (3) AAA rechargeable batteries (also works with non-rechargeable alkaline batteries). Position batteries according to polarity markings.

4.Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip.

Radio Charger Jack To Charge Batteries in Radio:

		Press and release to adjust		1. Check to see that the batteries have been
	Battery			inserted properly. See above for battery
		the volume.		installation instructions.
	Compartment
	Cover	While in mode functions,	2. Insert round connector of wall charger into the charge jack located at
			the top of the radio. The wall charger has two round connectors which
	Call Button	press and release to change	enables you to charge either one or two radios at a time.
		channels or privacy codes.
	Press and release to alert others that		3. Plug the wall charger into electrical outlet.
	you are calling. This tone is used only		It normally takes 15 hours to fully recharge batteries. It is not
	to establish voice communications.		recommended to recharge batteries more than 24 hours. Estimated
			operation time on a full charge is 8 hours.
	Trademark Acknowledgement		Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and wall charger
			for recharging your Cobra microTALK® radio. Non-rechargeable
	Cobra®, microTALK®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® and the snake design are
	registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, U.S.A. Cobra Electronics		alkaline batteries can also be used.

	Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, U.S.A.
	IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED	Product Service Questions			Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s) and Charger
	This two-way radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies	If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product,			For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
	which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. A user must	or if you are missing parts…			Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra GMRS radios and charger, and the
	be licensed prior to operating on Channels 1 through 7 or 15 through 22, which	Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE!			component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period
	comprise the GMRS channels of this radio. Serious penalties could result for				of one year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by
		See customer assistance above.
	unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules. Operation of this				the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.
	radio is subject to additional rules specified in 47 C.F.R. Part 95.	For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.			Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective GMRS radios,
	Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC, which should be used for
		If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first before			chargers, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service
	station identification when operating this radio. GMRS users should also cooperate	sending your radio, charger or battery pack(s). This will ensure the fastest turn-			department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as
	by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with	around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your products to the Cobra			a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.
	other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of their transmission time.	factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced			You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty
	For licensing information and application forms, please call the FCC Hotline at	and returned. 1) For warranty repair include some form of proof-of-purchase,
					service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired
	800-418-FORM. Request form #159 and form #605. Questions regarding the	such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt. If you send the			or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
	license application should be directed to the FCC at 888-CALL-FCC. Additional	original receipt, it cannot be returned. 2) Send the entire product. 3) Enclose			may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
	information is available on the FCC’s website at www.fcc.gov.	a description of what is happening with the product. Include a typed or clearly			Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply:
	Safety Information for microTALK® Radios	printed name and address of where the product is to be returned. 4) Pack product
		securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.			1) To any product damaged by accident; 2) In the event of misuse or abuse of the product
	Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter.	5) Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel			or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs; 3) If the serial number has been
	When the talk button is pushed, it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.	Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to:			altered, defaced, or removed; 4) If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.
	The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%.	Cobra Factory Service			All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
	In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted
		Cobra Electronics Corporation			particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra shall
	RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices.
		6500 West Cortland Street			not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without
	Important:	Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.			limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.
	FCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has	6) If the product is in warranty, upon receipt of your product it will either be			Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or
	been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Cobra	repaired or exchanged depending on the model.
					do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
	accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories	Please allow approximately three to four weeks before contacting Cobra
					so the above limitations may not apply to you.
	may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Use only the	for status. If the product is out of warranty, a letter will automatically be sent			For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
	supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments	informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any
					Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.
	could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.	questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.
	Normal Position:	For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.			90-Day Warranty on Rechargeable Batteries
	Hold the transmitter approximately two inches from your face and
		Please contact your local dealer for product service information.			For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. and Canada
	speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.
	NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
	Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This		The Cobra® line of quality products includes:
	device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device
	must accept any interference received, including interference
			CB Radios • microTALK® Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors •			Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems •
	that may cause undesired operation.
	FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors,		Handheld GPS Receivers •	Mobile GPS Navigation Systems		• HighGear® Accessories •
	regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other		CobraMarine™ VHF Radios	• CobraMarine™ Chartplotters •		Power Inverters • Accessories
	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.