Cobra Electronics PR3100 Users manual

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Owner’s Manual

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2-WAY RADIO MODEL

PR 3175 W X

Printed in Philippines

Part No. 480-114-P

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; 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 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

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

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Talk

Button

Light/

Max Range

Button

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Product Features

Wrist Strap

Connector

BeltClip

Battery

Compartment

Battery Door

Antenna

External Speaker/ Microphone Jack

Latch

On/Off Volume

Knob

Lock

Button

Channel Up/Down

Button Backlit

LCD Display

Hi•Low

Power Button

Call

Button

Mode

Button

Charger

Jack

Speaker/ Microphone

Introduction

Features

• 2-Way Radio With up to a seven (7) mile (11 km) range

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22 Channels

Seven (7) shared with FRS/GMRS, seven (7) FRS only, eight (8) GMRS only

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38 Privacy Codes

• Ten (10) Channel NOAA All Hazards Radio

• Hands-Free Operation (VOX)

• VibrAlert Silent Paging

• Ten (10) Location Memory

• Signal Strength Meter

• Scan Channel, privacy code, memory

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Selectable Hi•Low Power

In GMRS)

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Backlit LCD Display

• Button Lock

• Call Alert Ten (10) selectable tones

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Speaker/ Microphone Jack

• Roger Beep Selectable On/Off

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Battery/Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones Selectable On/Off

Auto Squelch

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• Maximum Range

Extender

• Belt Clip

• Wrist Strap

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Power Icon

Transmit Icon

Channel Numbers

Product Features

Backlit LCD Display

Lock Icon

Call Tones and

VibrAlert®Icon

Signal Strength

Meter Icon

Hi•Low

Receive/

Battery Level

Indicator

Important FCC Licensing Information

This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. See page 22 for licensing and other related information.

Keystroke Tones Icon

Roger Beep Icon

CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

All Hazards Radio Icon

Memory Icon

Scan Icon

Vox Icon

Power Saver Icon

Memory Location Number

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Optional Accessories

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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Telephone

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Item # U.S.Cost Each Qty Amount

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Introduction

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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

Batteries

To Install Or Replace Batteries:

1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.

Pull DownLockLatch

Insert Batteries

2. Pull down 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 charger accessories.

The Basics to Get You Started

Your microTALK®radio is easy to use. To get started, simply:

1. Rotate the On your radio.

2. Press the button to select a channel.

On/Off Volume knob to turn

Channel Up or Channel Down

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate.

3. Press and hold the speaking into the microphone.

4. When finished talking, release the

Talk button while

Talk

button and listen for a response.

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On/Off Power

Battery Low

Battery Save Mode

Using Your Radio

Tur ni ng On Your microTALK®Radio

To Turn On Your Radio:

1. Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to turn

On your radio and adjust the volume.

A series of tones will indicate the radio is

Your microTALK mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Talk, Call or Mode buttons are pressed.

radio is now in Standby

Standby mode, except when the

Battery Low

Your microTALK®radio has a battery level meter that shows when battery power is decreasing. The greater the number of ascending bars visible, the stronger the battery level. When the battery level is low, the last bar and “bALo” will flash indicating 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 ten (10) seconds, the radio will automatically switch to

Save

mode and the Power Saver icon will flash in the display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

On.

Battery

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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 (2) Inches [Five (5) cm] From Mouth

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2. With the microphone about two (2) inches [five (5) cm] from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.

3. Release the finished talking and listen for a response.

You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the

Talk button when you are

Talk button.

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate.

Channel Button

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Channel Number

Channels

To Select A Channel:

1. With the radio On, select any of the 22 channels by pressing the

Channel Up

or Channel Down button.

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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 21 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts.

Listening

Listening for a Response

When You Are Finished Talking:

1. Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK always in

Standby mode while the Talk or

radio is

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Call buttons are not pressed.

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Volume Knob

Call Button

Hi•Low Button

Hi Power Icon

Low Power Icon

Light/Max Range

Using Your Radio

Volume

To Adjust The Volume:

1. Rotate the On/Off Volume knob.

Call Button

To Alert Another Person That You Are Calling:

1. Press and release the Call button. The other person will hear a two (2)

second call tone. You cannot send or receive transmissions during the two (2) second call tone.

See page 19 on how to select between ten (10) call tone settings.

Selectable High•Low Power Output

When in close proximity to another party or during favorable conditions, you can switch from High to Low Power to extend battery life.

This feature applies to GMRS Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 only. Channels 8 through 14 operate exclusively on low power.

To Switch From High To Low Power:

1. Press and release the Hi•Low button. When in high power and using Channels

1 through 7 and 15 through 22, the will be visible on the display.

When in low power and when using Channels 8 through 14, the the display.

Low icon will be visible on

Display Illumination

To Illuminate Your Display:

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

Hi icon

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Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

Your microTALK®radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts due to terrain, conditions, or if you’ve reached your

limit.

Range

You can temporarily turn range extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.

Light/Max Range

Off weak transmissions and unwanted noise

To Temporarily Turn Off Auto Squelch:

1. Press the Light/Max Range button less than five (5) seconds.

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Maximum

Off auto squelch or turn On maximum

If you hear two (2) beeps, you have turned the maximum range extender

On (see below).

To Turn Maximum Range Extender On:

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1. Press and hold the Light/Max Range button for at least five (5) seconds until you hear two (2) beeps which indicates the maximum range extender is

On.

To Turn Maximum Range Extender Off:

1. Press and release the Light/Max Range button or change channels.

Lock Function

The Lock button locks the Channel, Mode, and

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Hi•Low Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.

Lock Button

Lock Mode

To Turn The Lock Button On Or Off:

1. Press and hold the Lock button for two (2) seconds.

A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock

On or Off request. When in Lock mode,

the

Lock icon will be displayed.

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Using Your Radio

Speaker/Microphone Jack

Your microTALK®radio can be fitted with an external Speaker/ Microphone

accessories order form section for ordering information. Only Cobra

Speaker/Microphone

Signal Strength

, freeing your hands for other tasks. See the

authorized accessories are recommended.

To Attach Your Speaker/Microphone:

1. Open the speaker/microphone tab on top of your microTALK

2. Insert the plug into the speaker/ microphone jack.

radio.

Signal Strength Meter

Your microTALK®radio has a Signal Strength

that shows the strength of your incoming

Meter

and outgoing transmissions. The ascending bars next to the signal strength indicate the strength of the signal. The greater the number of bars visible, the stronger the signal. The fewer number of bars visible, the weaker the signal.

microTALK®Range

Your microTALK®radio has a range of up to seven (7) miles (11 km). Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

Maximum Range

Reduced 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.

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 Mode Functions

By scrolling through the Mode functions, you will be able to select or turn When scrolling through the

On preferred features of your microTALK®radio.

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Mode functions, your radio features

will be displayed in the same predetermined order:

Mode Button

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Scroll through the mode functions by pressing the or at any point press the

Set Privacy Codes Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel Set VOX On/Off Set VOX Sensitivity Level Set Memory Locations Set Channel Scan Set Privacy Code Scan Set Memory Location Scan Set VibrAlert Set Call Tones Set Roger Beep On/Off Set Keystroke Tones On/Off

and/or Call Alert

Mode button

Talk button to return to Standby mode.

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Mode Functions

CTCSS Privacy Codes

CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one (1) 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 Button

To Select A Privacy Code:

1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode button until the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the display.

Privacy Code

Channel Button

2. Press the

3. When your desired privacy code is displayed,

Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a privacy code. You can hold the

Up or Down button for fast advance.

choose one (1) of the following: a. Press the

b. Press the

c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds

Mode button to enter the new

setting and proceed to other functions.

Lock button to enter the new

setting and return to

Standby mode.

to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

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NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels

You can use your microTALK®radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio

channels transmitting in your area.

Mode Button

To Listen To All Hazards Radio Channels:

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1. Press the Mode button until the Weather (All Hazards Radio) icon, the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel,

Hazards Radio Icon

and signal strength are displayed.

2. Use the

Channel Up or Channel Down

button to change All Hazards Radio channels. Weather (All Hazards Radio) icon will

Channel Button

continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is

On. Choose one (1) of the following:

a. Press the

b. Press the

*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

Mode button to proceed

to other functions.

Lock button to exit All

Hazards Radio channel mode and

Standby mode.

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Mode Functions

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 Button

To Turn VOX Mode On Or Off:

1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon On or

VOX Icon

flashes on the display. The current Off setting is displayed.

2. Press the

Channel Up or Channel Down

button to turn VOX On or Off.

3. Choose one (1) of the following:

Channel Button

Mode Button

VOX Sensitivity Level

a. Press the

b. Press the

To Set The Sensitivity:

1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon

flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.

Mode button to enter the

On or Off setting and proceed

selected to other functions.

Lock button to enter the

On or Off setting and return

selected to

Standby mode.

The current sensitivity level is displayed with letters “LE” and a Number 01 through 05, with Number 05 being the most sensitive level and Number 01

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

b. Press the

Mode button to enter the selected

setting and proceed to other functions.

Lock button to enter the selected

setting and return to

Standby mode.

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Ten (10) Memory Locations

Your microTALK®radio has Ten (10) Memory Locations for storing your most frequently used channels and channel/privacy codes. These

Memory Locations can be selected individually or can

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be scanned. (See page 17 for memory location scan.)

Mode Button

To Program A Memory Location:

1. Press the Mode button until the Memory icon and the memory location flash on the display.

Memory Icon

2. Press the

Channel Up or Channel Down button to select the memory location (0 through 9).

If a location has been programmed

Channel Button

Lock Button

before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display.

3. Press the

4. Press the

Lock button to enter a new memory location or edit an already programmed memory location. The channel numbers will flash on the display.

Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel (1 through 22).

5. Press the

6. Press the

Lock button. The privacy code numbers will flash on the display.

Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a privacy code (00 to 38).

7. Choose one (1) of the following: a. Press the

b. Press the

c. Press the

Lock button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and return to the beginning of memory location options.

Mode button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and proceed to other functions on the channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.

Talk button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and return to on the selected memory location.

Standby mode

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Mode Functions

While setting a memory location, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to mode on the channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.

Mode Button

To Recall A Stored Memory Channel Location:

Standby

1. Press the Mode button until the Memory icon and the memory location number flash on the display.

Memory Icon

Channel Button

2. Press the

Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a memory location (0 through 9).

If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display.

3. Press the

Talk button to return to Standby mode on the selected memory location.

Pressing the you in “program a memory location.”

While recalling a stored memory location, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to on the channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.

Lock button will put

Standby mode

Mode Button

Memory Icon

Channel Button

Lock Button

Channel 0

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To De-Program A Memory Location:

1. Press the Mode button until the Memory icon and the memory location flash on the display.

2. Press the

3. Press the

4. Press the

Channel Up or Channel Down button to select the memory location (0 through 9).

If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display.

Lock button. The channel numbers will flash on the display.

Channel Up or Channel Down button to select Channel 0.

5. Choose one (1) of the following: a. Press the

Lock button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and return to the beginning of memory location options.

b. Press the

While de-programming a memory location, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to

Mode button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location and proceed to other functions on the channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.

Standby

mode on the channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.

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Mode Functions

Channel Scan

Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan channels.

Mode Button

To Scan Channels:

1. Press the Mode button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers flash on the display.

Scanning Channels

Channel Button

2. Press the

The scan is channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel for ten (10) seconds.

While setting channel scan, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to

Channel Up or Channel Down

button to begin scanning channels.

The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning channels.

Scan icon will continue to be displayed when

On. Your radio will continue to scan all

Standby mode on

the channel or channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.

During Channel Scan (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

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

If you do not press any button within ten (10) seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning channels.

Talk button while scanning and not within ten

Standby mode.

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During Channel 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

c. Press the

Mode 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 below for further details).

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 received a transmission.

Privacy Code Scan

Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes

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(00 through 38) within one (1) 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 wish

Mode Button

Scan Privacy Codes

Channel Button

to scan privacy codes.

2. Press the

3. Press the

The when privacy code scan is continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel/privacy code for ten (10) seconds.

Mode button until the Scan icon and

the privacy code numbers flash on the display.

Channel Up or Channel Down button to begin scanning privacy codes within the channel you selected.

Scan icon will continue to be displayed

On. Your radio will

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Mode Functions

While setting privacy code scan, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to mode on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions.

During Privacy Code Scan (while receiving an incoming transmission), You Can Choose From The Following:

Standby

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

b. Press the

If you press the 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

If you do not press any button within ten (10) seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes.

Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume

scanning privacy codes.

Talk button while scanning and not within ten (10)

Standby mode.

During Privacy Code Scan (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

b. Press the

scan (see page 17 for further details).

c. Press 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.

Standby mode.

Mode button to proceed to set memory location

Lock button to return to Standby mode on the

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Memory Location Scan

Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan up to ten (10) programmed

Mode Button

Memory Locations.

If there are one (1) or fewer memory locations programmed in your radio, the scan memory locations option will not be available. To program at least two (2) memory locations, see program memory locations on page 11.

To Scan Memory Locations:

1. Press the Mode button until the Scan icon, Memory icon and the memory location

Scanning Locations

Channel Button

number flash on the display.

2. Press the

The continue to be displayed when memory location scan is

Channel Up or Channel Down button

to begin scanning memory locations.

Scan icon and the Memory icon will

On. Your radio will continue to scan

memory locations and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that memory location for ten (10) seconds.

While setting memory location scan, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to the channel/privacy code displayed before

Standby mode on

you entered mode functions.

During Memory Location Scanning (while receiving an Incoming transmission), You Can Choose From The Following:

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

memory location. Your radio will remain on that memory location and return to

b. Press the

Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume

scanning memory locations.

Standby mode.

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Mode Functions

If you press the Talk button while scanning and not within ten (10) seconds of receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the memory location on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to

If you do not press any button within ten (10) seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning memory locations.

Standby mode.

During Memory Location 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 memory location on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. This will

return the radio to b. Press the c. Press the

channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered

mode functions or the memory location on which, during

scanning, you last received a transmission.

To reduce the number of memory locations being scanned, you may de-program any unwanted locations. (See page 13 to de-program a memory location.)

Standby mode. Mode button to proceed to other functions. Lock button to return to Standby mode on the

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VibrAlert®and Call Tones

Your microTALK®radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone, by vibrating silently, or both.

Mode Button

To Change Call Settings:

VibrAlert®+ Ring

1. Press the Mode button until Call Setting icon flashes

the on the display. The current

Channel Button

setting (vibrate + ring, vibrate only, or ring only) is displayed.

2. Press the

Channel Up or

Channel Down button to

change the call setting.

VibrAlert®Only

Ring Only

3. Choose one (1) of

the following:

a. Press the

b. Press the

Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

Lock button to enter the new setting and return to

Standby mode.

Ten (10) Call Tone Settings

You can choose between ten (10) different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert.

Mode Button

To Change A Call Tone Setting:

1. Press the Mode button until the letter “C” and the current call tone number (01 through

10) is displayed.

Call Tone Setting

2. Press the

Channel Up or Channel Down

button to hear the other call tone settings.

3. Choose one (1) of the following:

Channel Button

a. Press the

b. Press the

Mode button to enter the new

setting and proceed to other functions.

Lock button to enter the new

setting and return to

Standby mode.

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Mode Functions

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 Button

To Turn Roger Beep On Or Off:

1. Press the Mode button until the Roger Beep icon flashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.

Roger Beep On

2. Press the

Channel Up or Channel Down

button to select roger beep On or Off.

3. Choose one (1) of the following:

Channel Button

a. Press the

b. Press the

Mode button to enter the new

setting and proceed to other functions.

Lock button to enter the new

setting and return to

Standby mode.

Keystroke Tones

With Keystroke Tones turned On, your radio will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting.

Mode Button

To Change Keystroke Tones:

1. Press the Mode button until the Keystroke Tones

icon flashes on the display. The current

On or Off setting is displayed.

Keystroke Tones On

2. Press the

Channel Up or Channel Down

button to turn keystroke tones On or Off.

3. Choose one (1) of the following:

Channel Button

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a. Press the

b. Press the

Mode button to enter the new

setting and return to

Lock button to enter the new

setting and return to

Standby mode.

Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction Operation

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General Specifications

A. 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 GMRS Models

B = Channel No. For 15

Channel GMRS Models C = Type of Radio Service D = Frequency in MHz E = Power in Watts

a = 2.0/0.5 (selectable)

b = 0.5

AB C D E

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

9 FRS 467.5875 b 10 FRS 467.6125 b 11 FRS 467.6375 b 12 FRS 467.6625 b 13 FRS 467.6875 b 14 FRS 467.7125 b 15 11 GMRS 462.5500 a 16 8 GMRS 462.5750 a 17 12 GMRS 462.6000 a 18 9 GMRS 462.6250 a 19 13 GMRS 462.6500 a 20 10 GMRS 462.6750 a 21 14 GMRS 462.7000 a 22 15 GMRS 462.7250 a

B. Receiver

1. Sensitivity

For 12 dB SINAD . . . . . . . . . . dBm -121

For Call Signal Detection . . . . dBm -121

2. Max. Audio Output

@ 10% THD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mW 200

3. Max. S/N Ratio

@ 1mV RF Input . . . . . . . . . . . dB 50

4. Squelch

a) Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dBm -121

b) Attack Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . mS 150

c) Closing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . mS 200

5. Audio Frequency Response

@ 300 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB -3

@ 2500 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB -10

6. Signal Displacement BW . . . . +/-kHz 5

7. Adjacent Channel Rejection . . . dB 60

8. Intermodulation Rejection . . . . dB 65

9. Spurious Response Rejection . dB 55

C. Transmitter

1. Power

GMRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 2

FRS Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mW 500

2. Carrier Frequency Stability . . . ±Hz 500

3. Modulation Limiting . . . . . . . . kHz 2.5

4. Carrier Attack Time . . . . . . . . . mS 80

5. Audio Frequency Response

@ 300 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB -12

@ 2500 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB +6

6. Audio Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . % 3

7. Hum Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB 30

8. Transient Frequency Behavior

a) TX On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mS 30

b) TX Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mS 5

D. Power Supply

1. Battery Life (5:5:90 RATIO)

With Alkaline Batteries . . . . . . . HR 24

2. Battery Operating Range . . . . . . V 4.2 - 6.0

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Customer Assistance

Licensing and Service

IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED

This 2-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, as stipulated in the Communications Act’s Sections 501 and 502 (amended).

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.

Safety Information for microTALK®Radios

Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter.

Talk button is pushed, it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.

When the The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (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 (2) inches from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two (2) 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 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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Product Service Questions

If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra

product, or if you are missing parts…

Customer Assistance

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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

factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following to have

Cobra 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 First Class 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 (3) to four (4) weeks before contacting Cobra a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair

for status. If the radio is out of warranty,

charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.

For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for product service information.

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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.

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