Cobra Electronics PR245 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

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2-WAY RADIO MODEL

PR 245

Printed in China

Part No. 480-111-P

Revised 11-21-03

Introduction

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

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.

Secure your microTALK

radio while on the go.

Carrying your microTALK

radio with you is easy

when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap. The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse,

or backpack. Simply squeeze the clip and place it where you prefer.

For Assistance In The U.S.A.

In this user’s manual, you should find all the information you need to operate your microTALK

radio. If you require further assistance

after reading this manual, Cobra

Electronics offers the following

customer assistance services:

Automated Help Desk

English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).

Customer Assistance Operators

English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).

Questions

English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).

Technical Assistance

English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions). English and Spanish. productinfo

@cobra.com (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside The U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer

Belt Clip

Wrist Strap

Customer Assistance

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Product Features

Battery

Compartment

Battery Door

Latch

Belt Clip

Wrist Strap Connection

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Product Features

Operation WarrantyIntroduction Customer Assistance

Introduction

Backlit LCD Display

Channel Up/Down

Button

Speaker/ Microphone

Call

Button

Antenna

Lock

Button

Volume Up/Down

Button

External Speaker/ Microphone Jack

Light/ Max Range

Button

Talk

Button

Introduction

Backlit LCD Display

Important FCC Licensing Information

This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. See page 14 for licensing and other related information.

Receive/

Transmit Icon

Low

Powe r

Icon

Roger Beep Icon

Lock Icon

Scan

Icon

Powe r

Saver Icon

Channel

Numbers

Battery Low Indicator

CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

Features

• 2-Way Radio With up to a six (6) mile (10 km) range.

• 22 Channels Seven (7) shared with FRS/GMRS, seven (7) FRS only, eight (8) GMRS only.

• 38 Privacy Codes

• Scan Channel, privacy code

• Backlit LCD Display

• Call Alert Five (5) selectable tones

• Button Lock

• Speaker/

Microphone Jack

• Roger Beep Selectable On/Off

• Battery/Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum Range

Extender

• Belt Clip

Mode/Power

Button

Name

Address (No P.O. Boxes)

City State/Province Zip Country

Telephone

Credit Card Number Type: ❒ Visa ❒ MasterCard ❒ Discover Exp. Date

Customer Signature

Item # U.S. Cost Each Qty Amount

U.S. Subtotal

(Tax if Applicable)

Shipping/Handling

Total

Amount Shipping/Handling*

$10.00 or less . . . . . $3.00

$10.01-$25.00. . . . . $5.50

$25.01-$50.00. . . . . $7.50

$50.01-$90.00 . . . . $10.50

$90.01-$130.00 . . . $13.50 $130.01-$200.00 . . $16.50

$200.01 plus . . . . . 10% of

purchase

Tax Table

Wisconsin add 5% Indiana, Michigan,

Ohio add 6% California add 7.25% Illinois add 8.75%

*For AK, HI and PR add additional $26.95 for FedEx Next Day or

$10.95 for FedEx 2nd Day. Excludes weekends and holidays shipments. Please allow two (2) to three (3) weeks for delivery in the U.S.A. Prices subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessories

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You can find quality Cobra

products and accessories at your local

Cobra

dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra®.

Ordering From U.S.A.

Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. For credit card orders, complete and return this order form to fax

number 773-622-2269. Or call 773-889-3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

Make check or money order payable to: Cobra

Electronics, Attn:

Accessories Dept., 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A. To order online, please visit our website: www.cobra.com

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Warranty And Accessories

Warranty

Limited 1-Year Warranty

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For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.

Cobra

Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra®GMRS radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.

Cobra

will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective GMRS radios, products or component parts upon delivery 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 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.

For Products Purchased Outside The U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.

Operation Customer Assistance Warranty

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Caring For Your microTALK®Radio

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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.

Batteries

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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 four (4) 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

dealer or Cobra

directly for optional accessories. Only Cobra

authorized accessories are recommended.

Insert Batteries

Pull Up Lock Latch

Remove Belt Clip

The Basics To Get You Started

Your microTALK

radio is easy to use.

To get started, simply:

1. Press and hold the Mode/Power button 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 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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