Cobra Electronics PR2000WX User Manual

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How to Use Your Cobra
Professional 2-Way Radio
Features of This Product
• UHF FM Frequencies
• 10 Weather Channels
• Weather Alert
• Up to 5 Mile Range
• 15 GMRS Channels (7 shared FRS Channels)
• 38 CTCSS Subchannels
• LCD Function Display
• Talk Confirmation Tone
• Call/Ring Button
• Auto Battery Saver Circuity
• Auto Squelch
• 10 Memory Locations
• Memory Scan
• Dual Watch
• Channel and CTCSS Scan
• Lock Key
• Call Notification
• Belt Clip
• Rubberized Cabinet Grips
Contents
Features..................................................................................................1
The GMRS Story..................................................................................A1
FCC Warnings Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators.......................................................................A2
Our Thanks to You.............................................................................A3
Customer Support..........................................................................A3
Operating your microTalk
Battery Installation.........................................................................2
Turning On........................................................................................3
LCD Display.......................................................................................4
Auto Battery Power Saver............................................................5
Hi/Lo Power ......................................................................................5
Select Main Channel (1-7)...........................................................6
Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)............................................7
Battery Low.......................................................................................9
Talking To Another Party .............................................................10
Talk Confirmation Tone................................................................11
Listening For Another Party.......................................................11
Calling Another Party....................................................................12
Auto Squelch....................................................................................14
Maximum Range Extender.........................................................14
External Microphone/Speaker Jack.........................................15
Advanced Features...........................................................................16
Listening to Weather Channels.................................................16
Programming Memory Locations............................................20
Scan Function..................................................................................26
Memory Scan Function................................................................29
Tone Settings...................................................................................31
Lock Function..................................................................................33
Dual Watch........................................................................................34
microTalk Range................................................................................37
Making Life Easier And Safer.......................................................38
Frequency Ranges.............................................................................40
Caring for Your microTalk .............................................................42
microTalk Professional Specifications....................................43
Limited Two Year Warranty...........................................................44
Optional Accessories.......................................................................45
Order Form...........................................................................................46
If You Think You Need Service.....................................Back Cover
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OperationOperation
Note
Use high quality “AA” batteries, such as alkaline,NiMH or Ni-Cad.
Incorrect positioning can dam­age both the batteries and the unit.
See Accessories on page 45. Charge ports are located on side of unit.
Note
When batteries are low or need charging the () BATT LOW indicator will blink. Replace alkaline batteries.
Battery Installation
Pull lock tab down and lift door up (towards you) to remove battery cover.
Insert six “AA”bat­teries.Position bat­teries according to polarity markings.
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Install Batteries
Note
Whenever the unit is on,you can receive communications.
Turning On Your microTalk Professional
Antenna
Turning On Your microtalk Professional
Turn the Volume control clockwise to switch power on.Set volume to desired level.Turn the Volume control counter-clockwise to turn power off.
The radio is equipped with a SMA female anten­na connector and a matching UHF antenna. Place top of unit with antenna on connector, turning clockwise until tight.You can replace this antenna with an optional mobile antenna when using the radio inside a car,or a base antenna in a fixed location.
Antenna
TURN KNOB CLOCKWISE
PLACE ON
CONNECTOR.
TURN
CLOCKWISE
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OperationOperation
Note
The Auto Battery Save Circuit does not effect the unit’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.
Auto Battery Power Saver
Your microTalk Professional has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds,the unit will automatically switch to mode.
P. SAVER
High/Low Power Switch
When in close proximity to other party,or during clear weather conditions you can switch from High to Low Power to extend battery life.
The icon will flash.
P. SAVER
Auto Battery Power Saver
High/Low Power Switch
Illuminating the Display
Illuminating the Display
Press and release MON Button to illuminate display for ten seconds.
MON
PTT
MON
PRESS AND
RELEASE
POWER
SAVER
Press & Release the lock button and it will switch from High to Low
PRESS AND
RELEASE QUICKLY
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OperationOperation
Note
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System) is an advanced subcoding system that allows segmentation of a main channel.
Note
If you push and hold the Mode Button,the LCD display will cycle through the different functions.
Select CTCSS Subchannel
Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)
The CTCSS (Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System) is a great convenience when you are in an area with many radios.It acts like a gate to transmissions from other radios.Once your radio is set to a CTCSS code,you will only hear trans­missions from other radios on the same channel and the same CTCSS code.
Turn on the microTalk Professional.An audible tonewill indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will self-test for 3 secondsand then go to Operational Mode.
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continued
Select main channel by pressing the
Channel button up or down.
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Note
Units must be on same channel and subchannels to communicate.
Note
Press and hold Channel up or down Buttons for fast channel advance.
Select Channels
Select Channels (1-15)
Channels 1-7 are shared with FRS radios.
Turn on microTalk Professional.An audible tonewill indicate the unit is on and the LCD will self-test for 3 seconds and then go to Operational Mode.
Select channel by pressing and releasing the
Channel button up or down.
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1
PRESS
UP OR DOWN
PRESS
UP OR DOWN
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OperationOperation
Select CTCSS Subchannel
Note
Press and hold Channel Button up or down for fast chan­nel advance.
Press and release Function Button. Small
numbers flash next to channel display on LCD.
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Select CTCSS Subchannel
Select subchannel number by pressing and releasing the Channel Button up or down.
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PRESS AND
RELEASE
PRESS
UP OR DOWN
When desired subchannel is displayed press and release Ent er Button.If key audible tone is on,an audible tone will confirm your selection.
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Battery Low
When in normal use the ( ) icon may begin flashing. This is a warning to you that your batteries are getting low.
Replace alkaline batteries as soon as possible.
Battery Low
Note
When battery capacity is at the 1/4 level it is recommended that you replace alkaline batteries, or recharge (if you are using RECHARGEABLE batteries) using CA-45C charger adapter.
PRESS AND
RELEASE
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Operation Operation
Talk Confirmation Tone
Standby Mode
Standby Mode
When finished talking, Release PTT Button to receive incoming transmissions.
Your microTalk Professional is always in the stand­by mode when the PTT Button is not pressed and you are not in function mode. See Advanced Features section on page 16.
PTT
PTT
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Talk Confirmation Tone
Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the PTT Button.
This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and its OK for them to begin talking.
PTT
Note
While PTT Button is depressed you cannot receive incoming calls.
Note
When you release the PTT Button,the person you are talking to will hear a tone indi­cating that it’s ok to talk.S ee Talk Confirmation Tone section on page 11.
Press and hold PTT Button.
The ( ) icon will appear.
PTT
1
PTT
MON
Release PTT Button and listen for response.
PTT
3
Hold mic about 2 inches from mouth. Speak in a normal voice.
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PTT
MON
Talking to Another Party
PRESS AND
HOLD
RELEASE FOR
RESPONSE
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Operation
Select desired channel by pressing and releasing Channel Button up or down. Both the calling and receiving units must be on same channel and subchannel for the call function to work.
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Operation
Calling Another Party
Calling Another Party
To alert another party that you wish to communicate:
Turn onyour microTalk Professional 2-way radio. An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on.The LCD will self-test for 3 seconds and then to operational mode.
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TURN KNOB CLOCKWISE
PRESS
UP OR DOWN
Press and release Call Button. The ( ) indicator icon will flash and the ( ) icon will remain on for 3 seconds. The unit you are calling will hear a 2 second ring tone.
Your microTalk Professional is always in the standby mode when the PTT Button is not depressed.
PTT
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3
Note
Your incoming “Call”audio ring­ing level is dependent on your unit’s volume setting.
PRESS AND
RELEASE
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External Microphone/Speaker Jack
Your microTalk Professional 2-Way Radio can be fitted with a variety of accessories,(not included) freeing your hands for other tasks.
To attach an external microphone/speaker accessory:
External Microphone/ Speaker Jack
External Microphone/Speaker Jack
SPK
MIC
CHG
Note
External microphone/speaker (item #FA-SM) is not included with this unit.See Accessories Section on page 45.
Operation
Auto Squelch
Maximum Range Extender
Note
To learn more about the range of your microTalk Professional, see page 37.
Range is dependent on battery condition and geographic territory.
Auto Squelch
Your microTalk Professional is equipped with Auto Squelch,which automatically shuts off weak trans­missions and unwanted noise due to terrain con­ditions or if you have reached your range limit.
Maximum Range Extender
Auto squelch can be temporarily removed to allow all signals to enter (Maximum Range Extender).
Press and hold Button to allow all signals to enter.
MON
1
Auto Monitor
Auto Monitor
When the signal you want to hear is consistently weak,you may place the radio in Maximum Range mode without having to constantly hold the button:Press and hold the Button for five seconds.You will hear an audible beep confirma­tion.To return to normal operation,momentarily press the Button again or change channels.
MON
MON
PTT
MON
PLUG IN
HERE
PRESS AND
HOLD
Insert plug into SPK/MIC hole on side of unit.
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Listening to Weather Channels
Turn on your microTalk Professional 2 -way radio.An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on.The LCD will go through a 3 second self test and then go to operational mode.
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Listening to Weather Channels
Press and release Function Button until weather icon appears.The last weather channel tuned will be displayed.
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Press Channel Button up or down to select the appropriate channels for your area.
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Listening to Weather Channels
Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features
PRESS AND
RELEASE
PRESS AND
RELEASE
PRESS AND
RELEASE
To exit weather reception,press the Enter Button.The radio will go to the last channel and CTCSS sub-channel.
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Advanced Features
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Advanced Features
Advanced Features
Your microTalk Professional has many advanced features not found on other 2-way radios. These include:
10 Memory Storage Location and Recall
Memory Scan
Dual Watch
Channel/Sub Channel Scan
Tone Indicator Settings: Key Stroke Tone Talk Confirmation Tone
Lock Key
Advanced Features
Turning Weather Alert ON or OFF
Turning Weather Alert ON or OFF
Press Function Button until ( ) icon
flashes.
Push Channel Button to switch
between ON or OFF
Then press Enter to lock in selection.The
radio will double beep to confirm.
The ( )icon will flash to show it is enabled.
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3
2
1
PRESS AND
RELEASE
PRESS AND
RELEASE
Weather Alert
Weather Alert
A tone alert will be automatic when NOAA activates emergency weather notification.
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Programming Memory Locations
Advanced Features
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Press and release Function Button again. Main Channel and ( ) Icon will flash.
MEM
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Select desired main channel you wish to store (1-15) by pressing Channel Button up or down.
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Programming Memory Locations continued
Note
Once you enter memory mode you can talk and listen to any channel you select after programming is complete. See Using Memory Locations section on page 24.
PRESS AND
RELEASE
PRESS AND
RELEASE
Press and release Function Button until ( ) icon and a memory location flashes.
MEM
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Select memory location you wish to change by pressing Channel Button up or down.
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Programming Memory Locations
Your microTalk Professional has 10 memory (0-9) locations for storing your most frequently used channels.
Turn on microTalk Professional.An audible tonewill indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go through a 3 second self-test and then go to Operational Mode.
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PRESS AND
RELEASE
PRESS AND
RELEASE
Programming Memory Locations
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Advanced Features
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Programming Memory Locations continued
Your microTalk Professional will stay in the sub­channel section until you:
Press and release Enter Button to return to Operational Mode.
or... Press and release Function Button to pro-
ceed to next Function Mode (Scan).
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A
Note
If you push and hold the Function Button,the LCD display will cycle through the different functions.
Programming Memory Locations
Press the Function button to set the main channel in memory and move to subchannel selection. The subchannel begins flashing.The ( ) icon will remain flashing.
MEM
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Select desired subchannel you wish to store (00-38) by pushing Channel Button up or down.
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PRESS AND
RELEASE
PRESS AND
RELEASE
Programming Memory Locations
Note
Press and hold the Up/ Down channel button for fast channel advance.
Note
You can push and hold the Talk Button to begin talking anytime.
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Press and hold PTT button and talk.Your radio will stay on this recalled location until you exit out of memory function mode.
Repeat step 2 for recalling other memory locations.
To exit the Memory Mode and return to Operational Mode:
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PTT
3
Press and release Enter button.
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Using Memory Locations continued
PTT
Using Memory Locations
PRESS AND
HOLD
PRESS AND
RELEASE
Select desired memory location you wish to recall (0-9) by pushing the Channel button.
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Press and release Function Button until ( ) icon and a memory location flashes.
MEM
1
Memory Channel Recall/Talk
To recall a channel in memory:
PRESS AND
RELEASE
PRESS AND
RELEASE
Using Memory Locations
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Press Channel button and the unit will begin scanning the main channels.
Unit will continue to scan all main channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected.
Your microTalk Professional will pick it up for 10 seconds.Within 10 seconds you can:
Press and hold Talk button and talk.Your radio will return to operational mode on that channel.
or...
Press Channel button to rescan the main channel.
or...
Proceed to subchannel scan on next page.
C
B
PTT
A
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3
Scan Function continued
Scan Function
PRESS
Scan Function
Turn on microTalk Professional.An audible tonewill indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go through a 3 second self-test and then go to Operational Mode.
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Press and release Function button until ( ) icon and Main Channel flashes.
SCAN
2
PRESS AND
RELEASE
Note
The microTalk Professional “zeros out”the subchannels to allow scanning of the main channels.
Scan Function
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Memory Scan Function
Memory Scan conveniently allows you to access fre­quently used channel and sub-channel combinations.
Turn on your microTalk Professional 2-way radio.An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on.The LCD will go through a 3 second self test and then go to operational mode.
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Memory Scan Function
Press and release Function Button until
MEM and SCAN icons flash.
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PRESS AND
RELEASE
Press and release Function Button and subchannel and scan icon will flash.
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To scan subchannels:
Press and release Channel button and subchannel scanning begins and stops when an incoming transmission is detected.
Your microTalk Professional will pick it up for 10 seconds.Within 10 seconds you can:
Press and hold Talk Button and talk.Your radio will return to operational mode on that channel.
or, To exit the Scan Mode and return to Operational Mode, press and release Enter Button.
A
2
PRESS
PRESS AND
RELEASE
Note
If you wish to proceed to the next function mode,push and release Function Button. (Memory Scan).
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Button T one
To activate press Enter Button until confirmation beep and (
)
icon appears.
To deactivate press Enter Button until confir­mation beep and (
)
icon disappears.
BEEP
2
BEEP
1
PRESS AND
HOLD
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Button Tone Settings
Talk Confirmation Tone Indicator
To temporarily eliminate the Talk Confirmation Tone:
PRESS AND
RELEASE
Note
When pressing the radio but­ton,the user will now hear an audible tone.
Press Channel button to begin the
scan mode. The radio will stop at the first memory
location for 1/2 second.
If no signal is detected it will move on.
If a signal is detected,it will stay at that loca-
tion for 10 seconds. If you want to stay at that location for more than 10 seconds,press and release the PTT button.
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3
Memory Scan Function continued
PRESS AND
RELEASE
Memory Scan Function
Press Function Buttonuntil flashes.
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Press and hold for one second Lock Button.If the Beep Function is ONyou will hear an audible confirmation.Most buttons are locked.
To unlockpress and hold for one second Lock Button again.If the Beep Function is ON you will hear an audible confirmation.Butto ns are “unlocked.”
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Lock Function
The purpose of the Lock Function is to lock most buttons to avoid accidental operation.
To engage the Lock Function:
PRESS AND
RELEASE
Note
Call Button,MON Button and PTT Button do not lock and are fully operational while the unit is locked.
The unit cannot lock while in Function Mode.
Lock Function
Press Channel Button up or down to turn on or off.
To set option:
Press Enter Button.This will immediately enter new setting and return to operational mode.
Press FunctionButton.This will enter new setting and go to new Function Mode;
Wait 10 seconds.It will go to Operational Mode with new setting.
C
B
A
2
PRESS AND
RELEASE
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Advanced Features
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Dual Watch Function
Press Function Button to set CTCSS. CTCSS channel numbers will flash.
Press Channel Button up and down to select CTCSS.
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Press Enter Button.This will store the second channel and CTCSS and start Dual Watch.
To terminate Dual Watch and go to Normal Mode,press Enter or PT T Button.
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