Cobra Electronics PR260 WXC User Manual

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TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

Owner’s Manual

PR260 WXC

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

Printed in China

Part No. 480-335-P

English

Version A

Introduction

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;

Making Life Easier and Safer

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.

Carrying your microTALK

radio with you is easy

when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap.

Wrist Strap

The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse, or backpack. Simply squeeze the clip and place it where you prefer.

Customer Assistance

For Assistance in Canada or 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

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday (except holidays) 514-683-1771, ext. 2-264 (phone).

Questions

Faxes can be received at 514-683-5307 (fax).

Technical Assistance

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

@cobra.com (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside Canada, the U.S.A. or in French

Contact Your Local Dealer

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

Introduction

Product Features

1. Antenna

2. External Speaker/ Microphone/Charge Jack

3. Backlit LCD Display

4. Channel Up/Down Buttons

5. Lock Button

6. Mode/Power Button

7. Speaker/Micr

ophone

8. Call Button

9. Light/Max Range Button

10. Talk Button

11. Volume Up/Down

rist Strap Connection

12. W Clip

13. Belt

14. Battery Compartment

15. Battery Door Latch

Buttons

Introduction

Assistance

Warranty

Assistance

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Features

• 22 Channels

Seven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight GMRS only.

• 38 Privacy Codes

• 10 Channel NOAA

All Hazards Radio

• Hands-Free Operation (VOX)

• Scan Channel, privacy code

• Backlit LCD Display

• Call Alert Five selectable tones

• Button Lock

• Speaker/

Microphone/ Charge Jack

• Roger Beep Selectable On/Off

• Battery/Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones

• Battery Low

Indicator

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum

Range Extender

• Belt Clip

Product Features

Backlit LCD Display

1. Low Power Icon

2. VOX Icon

3. Lock Icon

4. Roger Beep Icon

5. Battery Low Indicator CTCSS Privacy

6. Code Numbers

Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions.

Industry Canada Notice:

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

«IC» before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Important FCC

This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license in the U.S.A. See page 15 for licensing and other related information.

Licensing Information

7. Scan Icon

8. NOAA All Hazar Radio Icon

9. Power Saver Icon

10. Channel Numbers

11. Receive/Transmit Icon

Warranty

Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s) & Charger

For Products Purchased in Canada

Your new Cobra GMRS radios and charger are covered by a one-year replacement warranty. If any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within one year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced. Please return the GMRS radio or charger to your dealer with original or copy of dated proof of purchase. This warranty does not cover damages due to careless handling, negligence, accident, abuse or failure to follow operating instructions. Alteration of this product or defacing of the serial number cancels all obligations of this warranty. This warranty gives you specified legal rights. Additional warranty rights may be provided by law in some areas.

For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra GMRS 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 GMRS radios, chargers, 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 Canada or 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.

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Introduction

Caring for Your microTALK®Radio

Your microTALK 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

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radio will give you years of trouble-free service

Rechargeable Batteries and Charger

To install or replace batteries:

1. Release belt clip and pull up.

Pull Up Lock Latch

Insert Batteries

2. Press the battery door latch to

remove the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert the supplied four (4) AAA rechargeable

batteries or 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

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

To charge batteries in radio:

1. Check to see that the batteries have been

inserted properly.

2. Insert the 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.

radio.

Operation

Using Your Radio

Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack

Speaker/Microphone /Charge Jack

To attach a speaker/microphone:

1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge

tab on top of your microTALK

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

2. Insert the wall charger/adapter plug

into the speaker/microphone/charge jack.

Quick Start

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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radio.

Mode/Power

Battery Low

Battery Save Mode

Talk Button

Two Inches (5 cm) from Mouth

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Turning on Your microTALK®Radio

Press and hold the Mode/Power button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on.

Your microTALK

radio is now in Standby mode,

ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the Talk, Call or Mode/Power buttons are pressed.

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

If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and the Power Saver icon will flash in the display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

Communicating with Another Person

1. Press and hold the Talk button.

2. With the microphone about two inches

(5 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.

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Operation

Channel Button

Channel Number

Listening

Volume Button

Volume Level

Using Your Radio

To Select a Channel

With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.

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 allocations and compatibility charts.

Listening for a Response

Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK in Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed.

To Adjust 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).

radio is always

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Call Button

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.

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Light/Max Range

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To Illuminate Display

Press and release the Light/Max Range button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.

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Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

Your microTALK transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if

radio will automatically shut off weak

you’ve reached your Maximum Range limit. You can temporarily turn off auto squelch or turn on

maximum range extender, allowing all signals to be 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.

To turn maximum range extender on: – 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.

A double beep sound is used to confirm your

Lock Icon

lock on or off request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be displayed.

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Operation

Using Your Radio

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

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

Reduced Range

limit the range the radio can communicate.

Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender. See page 5 for details.

Scrolling Through the Mode Function

By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK When scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features

radio.

will be displayed in the same predetermined order:

Mode/Power

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

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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.

Mode/Power

To select a privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/ Power button until the small numbers next

to the channel number flash on the LCD.

Privacy Code

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a privacy code. You can hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button for fast advance.

Channel Button

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

NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels

You can use your microTALK All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area.

Mode/Power

Mode Functions

radio to listen to NOAA

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

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.

Channel Button

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

Radio channels mode and return to Standby mode.

*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

In VOX mode, your microTALK automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the

radio can be used “hands-free,”

VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.

Mode/Power

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: a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the

Channel Button

selected On or Off setting and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock button to enter the

selected On or Off setting and return to Standby mode.

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Mode/Power

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 Lock button to enter the selected

setting and return to Standby mode.

Channel Scan

Your microTALK

Mode/Power

radio can automatically scan channels.

To scan channels:

1. Press the Mode/Power button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers appear

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

The Scan icon will continue to be displayed 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 Standby mode on the channel or channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.

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Mode Functions

Operation

During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:

a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on

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 Talk button while scanning and not within 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 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:

a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the

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.

Mode Functions

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

wish to scan privacy codes.

2. Press the Mode/Power button until the Scan icon and the privacy code numbers appear 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 Scan icon will continue to be displayed when privacy code scan is on. Your radio will

Channel Button

continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio 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 Standby mode on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions.

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Operation

During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:

a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that

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 Talk button while scanning and not within 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 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:

a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on

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.

Mode Functions

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Five Call Tone Settings

You can choose between five different Call Tone Settings to transmit a call alert.

Mode/Power

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

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.

Roger Beep Off

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 Standby mode.

b. Press the Lock button to enter the new

setting and return to 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 Cobra 15 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

AB C D E

1 1 FRS/GMRS 462.5625 High 2 2 FRS/GMRS 462.5875 High 3 3 FRS/GMRS 462.6125 High 4 4 FRS/GMRS 462.6375 High 5 5 FRS/GMRS 462.6625 High 6 6 FRS/GMRS 462.6875 High 7 7 FRS/GMRS 462.7125 High 8 FRS 467.5625 Low

9 FRS 467.5875 Low 10 FRS 467.6125 Low 11 FRS 467.6375 Low 12 FRS 467.6625 Low 13 FRS 467.6875 Low 14 FRS 467.7125 Low 15 16 8 GMRS 462.5750 High 17 12 GMRS 462.6000 High 18 9 GMRS 462.6250 High 19 13 GMRS 462.6500 High 20 10 GMRS 462.6750 High 21 22 15 GMRS 462.7250 High

and Licensing

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11 GMRS 462.5500 High

14 GMRS 462.7000 High

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LICENSING

For Products Used in Canada

Industry Canada Notice

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

For Products Used in the U.S.A.

FCC Licensing Required

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; 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’s website at www.fcc.gov.

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Safety and Trademark

Assistance

Warranty

Safety

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 five cm (two inches) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.

Acknowledgement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 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 r 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.

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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.

The Cobra line of quality products includes

CB Radios • microTALK Safety Alert Mobile GPS Navigation Systems • HighGear CobraMarine Power Inverters • Accessories

Traffic Warning Systems • Handheld GPS Receivers •

VHF Radios • Marine Chartplotters •

Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors •

Accessories •

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Customer Assistance

Warranty

Product Service

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 Canada

If your product should require factory service, please call AVS Technologies Inc. at 514-683-1771 ext. 2-264 before sending your radio. For out of warranty service, ship this product prepaid to: AVS Technologies Inc., 2100 Trans Canada Hwy S., Montreal, Quebec, H9P 2N4, www.cobra.ca. We reserve the right to repair or replace the radio with an equivalent product. Please include the following information: Date of Purchase, Model Number, Dealer Purchased From, Dealer Address, Dealer Phone Number.

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 or 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 Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 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.

For Products Purchased Outside Canada or the U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for product ser

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