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 optional wrist strap.
Wrist Strap
Customer Assistance
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. Central Time,
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
Seven shared
with FRS/GMRS,
seven FRS only,
eight GMRS only.
38 Privacy Codes
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• 10 Channel NOAA
All Hazards Radio
• Hands-Free
Operation (VOX)
• Scan
Channel,
privacy code
Backlit LCD Display
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• Call Alert
Five selectable
tones
Button Lock
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• Speaker/
Microphone/
Charge Jack
• Roger Beep
Selectable On/Off
Battery/Power Saver
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• Keystroke Tones
• Auto Squelch
• Maximum
Range Extender
• Belt Clip
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Product Features
Backlit LCD Display
Lock
VOX
Icon
Icon
Low
Powe r
Icon
Receive/
Transmit Icon
Channel
Numbers
Powe r
Saver Icon
Important FCC Licensing Information
This radio operates on General Mobile Radio
Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a
eder
F
license. See page 15 for licensing and other
related information.
Maximum range may vary and is based on
unobstructed line-of-sight communication
under ideal conditions.
unications Commission (FCC)
al Comm
Roger Beep Icon
NOAA All
Hazards Radio
Icon
Battery Low
Indicator
CTCSS Privacy
Code Numbers
Scan Icon
Warranty and Trademark
Warranty
Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s) & Charger
For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra microTALK®radios
and charger, 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.
Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective
microTALK
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.
90-Day Warranty on GA-3ANC Rechargeable Batteries
For products purchased in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Trademark Acknowledgement
Cobra®, microTALK®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, VibrAlert
and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics
Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark
of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Acknowledgement
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radios, chargers, products or component parts upon delivery
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Introduction
OperationCustomer Assistance Warranty
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
Rechargeable Batteries and
Charger
To install or replace batteries:
1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip
Pull Up Lock Latch
latch and sliding clip up.
2. Pull up on the battery door latch to
remove the battery compartment cover.
3. Insert the supplied four (4) AAA rechargeable
Insert Batteries
batteries (also works with non-rechargeable
alkaline batteries). Position batteries
according to polarity markings.
4. Replace battery compartment cover and
belt clip.
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Radio Charger Jack
To charge batteries in radio:
1. Check to see that the batteries have been
inserted properly. See above for battery
installation instructions.
2. Insert round connector of wall charger/adapter into the charge
jack located at the top of the radio. The wall charger/adapter has
two round connectors which enables you to charge either one or
two radios at a time.
3. Plug the wall charger/adapter into electrical outlet.
It normally takes 15 hours to fully recharge batteries. It is not
recommended to recharge batteries more than 24 hours. Estimated
operation time on a full charge is 8 hours.
Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and wall
charger/adapter for recharging your Cobra microTALK
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used.
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Operation
Mode/Power Button
Battery Low
Battery Save Mode
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Using Your Radio
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
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
3. Press and hold the Talk button while
4. When finished talking, release the Talk
on your radio.
button to select a channel.
Both radios must be tuned to the
same channel to communicate.
speaking into the microphone.
button and listen for a response.
Turning on Your microTALK®Radio
To turn on your radio:
– Press and hold the Mode/Power button until
you hear a series of audible tones indicating
the radio is
Your microTALK
ready to receive transmissions. The radio is
always in
Call or Mode/Power buttons are pressed.
on.
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radio is now in Standby mode,
Standby mode except when the Talk,
Battery Low
When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon
will blink. 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.
Battery Save mode and
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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.
Two Inches (five
cm) from Mouth
2. With the microphone about two inches
(five cm) 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
Talk button.
Both radios must be tuned to the
same channel to communicate.
Channel Button
•
Channel Number
Channels
To select a channel:
– With the radio on, select any of the
22 channels by pressing the
or Channel Down button.
Channel Up
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Both radios must be tuned to the
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 14 for FRS/GMRS frequency
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allocations and compatibility charts.
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Operation
istening
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Volume Button
Volume Level
Call Button
Light/Max Range
Using Your Radio
Listening for a Response
When you are finished talking:
– Release the Talk button to receive incoming
transmissions. Your microTALK
Standby mode while the Talk
always in
or Call buttons are not pressed.
Volume
To adjust the volume:
– Press the Volume Up or Volume
Down
button.
A double beep sound is used to indicate
the minimum and maximum volume levels
(1 through 8).
Call Button
To alert another person that you are calling:
– Press and release the Call button.
The other person will hear a two second call
tone. This tone is used only to establish voice
communications.
See page 13 on how to select between
five call tone settings.
Display Illumination
To illuminate your display:
Press and release the Light/Max Range button
–
to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.
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radio is
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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.
off weak transmissions and
received and extending the maximum range of your radio.
Light/Max Range
To temporarily turn off auto squelch:
Press the Light/Max Range button for
–
less than five seconds.
If you hear two beeps, you have turned
the maximum range extender
on (see below).
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To turn maximum range extender on:
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– 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.
To turn maximum range extender off:
– Press and release the Light/Max Range
button or change channels.
Lock Function
The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel Down and
•
Mode/Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.
Lock Button
To turn the lock on or off:
•
– Press and hold the Lock button for
two seconds.
Lock Icon
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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Operation
Using Your Radio
Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack
Your microTALK®radio can be fitted with an external
Speaker/Microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks.
This same jack also serves as the connecting point for
a wall charger/adapter.
Speaker/Microphone/
Charge Jack
To attach a speaker/microphone:
1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge
tab on top of your microTALK
®
radio.
2. Insert the plug into the speaker/
microphone/charge jack.
To connect a wall charger/adapter:
1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge
tab on top of your microTALK
®
radio.
2. Insert the wall charger/adapter plug
into the speaker/microphone/charge jack.
See Page 1 for batteries and charger
instructions.
microTALK®Range
Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
Maximum 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.
Reduced Range
Reduced Range
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Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further
reduce the range of the radio.
On FRS Channels 8 through 14, your radio
automatically switches to low power, which will
limit the range the radio can communicate.
Remember, you can achieve maximum
range by using maximum range
extender. See page 5 for details.
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Scrolling Through the Mode Function
By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to
select or turn
When scrolling through the
on preferred features of your microTALK®radio.
Mode function, your radio features
•
will be displayed in the same predetermined order:
Mode/Power Button
Set Privacy Code
Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels
Set Vox On/Off
Set Vox Sensitivity
Set Channel Scan
Set Privacy Code Scan
Set Call Tones
Set Roger Beep on/off
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.
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Mode/Power Button
To select a privacy code:
1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/
button until the small numbers next
Power
to the channel number flash on the LCD.
Privacy Code
Channel Button
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select a privacy code. You can
Channel Up or Channel Down
hold the
button for fast advance.
3. When your desired privacy code is displayed:
a. Press the Mode/Power 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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Operation
Mode Functions
NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels
You can use your microTALK®radio to listen to NOAA
All Hazards Radio
Mode/Power Button
channels transmitting in your area.
To listen to all hazards radio channels:
1. Press the Mode button until the All Hazards
Radio icon and the currently selected All
Hazards Radio channel is displayed.
Hazards Radio Icon
Channel Button
2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to change All Hazards Radio channels.
The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be
displayed when All Hazards Radio is
on.
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to proceed
to other functions.
b. Press the Lock button to exit All Hazards
channels mode and return to
Radio
Standby mode.
*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)
In VOX mode, your microTALK®radio can be used “hands-free,”
automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the
VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid
transmissions triggered by background noise.
Mode/Power Button
To turn VOX mode on or off:
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX
icon flashes on the display. The current On or
Off setting is displayed.
VOX Icon
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to turn VOX On or Off.
3. Choose one (1) of the following:
Mode/Power button to enter the
selected
On or Off setting and proceed
to other functions.
Lock button to enter the
selected
On or Off setting and return
to
Standby mode.
Channel Button
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a. Press the
b. Press the
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Mode/Power Button
To Set VOX Sensitivity:
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX
icon flashes and the current sensitivity level
is displayed.
VOX Sensitivity Level
The current VOX sensitivity level is
displayed with letters “LE” and a Number
1 through 5, with Number 5 being the
most sensitive level and Number 1
Channel Button
being the least sensitive level.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to change the setting.
3. Choose one (1) of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter
the selected setting and proceed to other
functions.
b. Press the
Channel Scan
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Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan channels.
Mode/Power Button
To scan channels:
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the
Scan icon and the channel numbers flash
Lock button to enter the selected
setting and return to
Standby mode.
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on the display.
Scan Channels
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to begin scanning channels.
The radio ignores specific privacy
codes while scanning channels.
Channel Button
Scan icon will continue to be displayed
The
when scan is
on. Your radio will continue to
scan all 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
channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.
Standby mode on the channel or
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Mode Functions
Operation
Mode Functions
During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission),
you can choose from the following:
Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on
a.
that channel. Your radio will remain on that channel
and return to
Standby mode.
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 scanning (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/Power 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 page 11
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 transmitted or received.
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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/Power Button
wish to scan privacy codes.
2. Press the Mode/Power button until
Scan icon and the privacy code
the
numbers flash on the display.
Scan Privacy Codes
3. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to begin scanning privacy codes
within the channel you selected.
The
Channel Button
Scan icon will continue to be displayed
when privacy code scan is
continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an
incoming transmission is detected. Your radio
on. Your radio will
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
before you entered mode functions.
Standby mode on
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Operation
Mode Functions
During scanning (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
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 scanning (while not receiving a transmission),
you can choose from the following:
Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on
a.
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.
This will return the radio to
Standby mode.
b. Press the Mode/Power button to proceed to other functions.
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 transmitted or received.
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Five Call Tone Settings
You can choose between five different Call Tone Settings to
transmit a unique call alert.
Mode/Power Button
To change a call tone setting:
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the
letter “C” and the current call tone number
(01 through 05) is displayed. The current
Call Tone Setting
call tone will sound for one second.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to hear the other call tone settings.
3. Choose one of the following:
Channel Button
a. Press the Mode/Power 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.
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/Power Button
To turn roger beep on or off:
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the
Roger Beep icon flashes. The current
on or off setting is displayed.
er Beep Off
Rog
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select roger beep on or off.
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
Channel Button
new setting and return to
b. Press the Lock button to enter the new
setting and return to
Standby mode
Standby mode.
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General Specifications
Operation
General Specifications
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 Cobra15 Channel GMRS model would 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 FRS/GMRS Models
B = Channel No. for 15 Channel GMRS Models
C = Type of Radio Service
D = Frequency in MHz
E = Power Output
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. Operation of this radio is subject to additional rules specified in
47 C.F.R. Part 95.
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’
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%.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted
RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices.
Important:
FCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has
been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Cobra
accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other 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.
vice complies with par
This de
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
a may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC
Cobr
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Customer Assistance
Product Service
Product Service Questions
If you have any questions about operation or installing
your new Cobra product, or if you are missing parts…
Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT
TO THE STORE! See customer assistance on page A1.
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 factory. It will be necessary 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.
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 Priority Mail to avoid loss in
transit to Cobra Factory Ser
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.
vice, Cobra Electronics Corporation,
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For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your local dealer for product service information.
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