Cobra Electronics PR260 WXC User Manual

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

Warranty

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

Operation Customer Assistance Warranty

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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