Cobra Electronics PR3100DX User Manual

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2-WAYRADIO MODEL

PR 3100 DX

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Owner’s Manual

Printed in Philippines

Part No. 480-129-P

English

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:

Making Life Easier And Safer

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.

Carrying your microTALK®radio with you is easy when using the belt clip or 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 after reading this manual, Cobra

radio. If you require further assistance

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 Canada, the U.S.A. or in French

Contact Your Local Dealer

For more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website: www.cobra.com

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est Cortland Street

6500

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

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Introduction

Talk

Button

Light/

Max Range

Button

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Product Features

Wrist Strap

Connector

Belt Clip

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 13 km range

22 Channels

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

38 Privacy

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Codes

• Hands-Free Operation (VOX)

• VibrAlert®Silent Paging

• Ten (10) Memory

Locations

• Signal Strength Meter

• Scan Channel, privacy code, memory

Selectable

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Hi•Low Power

In GMRS

Backlit

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LCD Display

• Button Lock

• Call Alert Ten (10) selectable tones

Speaker/

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Microphone Jack

• Roger Beep Selectable On/Off

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Battery/Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones Selectable On/Off

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Auto Squelch

• Maximum Range Extender

• Belt Clip

• Wrist Strap

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Transmit Icon

Product Features

Backlit LCD Display

Call Tones and

VibrAlert®Icon

Signal Strength

Meter Icon

Hi•Low

Power Icon

Receive/

Channel Numbers

Battery Level Indicator

“Industry Canada Notice: Operation is subject to the following two (2) 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 Information: 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 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.

The Cobra®line of quality products includes:

CB Radios • microTALK®Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors

Safety Alert GPS (Global Positioning System) • HighGear VHF Marine Radios • Power Inverters

Traffic Warning Systems • Accessories

Lock Icon

Keystroke Tones Icon

Roger Beep Icon

Scan Icon

Vox Icon

Power Saver Icon

CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

Memory Icon

Accessories

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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 Down LockLatch

2. Pull down on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert four (4) AAA batteries. (Always use high

Insert Batteries

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 Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel.

3. Press and hold the speaking into the microphone.

On/Off Volume knob to turn

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

Talk button while

4. When finished talking, release the Talk button and listen for a response.

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Operation

On/Off Power

Battery Low

Battery Save Mode

Using Your Radio

Turning On Your microTALK®Radio

To Turn On Your Radio:

1. Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to

On your radio and adjust the volume.

turn A series of tones will indicate the radio is

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

radio is now in Standby mode,

Standby mode, except when the Talk,

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

Power Saver icon will flash in the

and the

Battery Save mode

display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

On.

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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 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

Talk button.

the

Talk button when you are

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

Channel Button

Channels

To Select A Channel:

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

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Channel Number

or Channel Down button.

Both radios must be tuned to the

Channel Up

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 20 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

Standby mode while the Talk or

always in Call buttons are not pressed.

radio is

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Operation

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 18 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

High to Low Power to extend battery life.

from

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 unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions, or if you’ve

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reached your You can temporarily turn Off auto squelch or turn On

maximum range extender, allowing all signals to be

Maximum Range limit.

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Off weak transmissions and

received and extending the maximum range of your radio.

Light/Max Range

To Temporarily Turn Off Auto Squelch:

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

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

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

On or Off request. When in Lock mode,

Loc

k Mode

lock

Lock icon will be displayed.

the

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Operation

Using Your Radio

Speaker/Microphone Jack

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

Cobra Only Cobra

Speaker/Microphone

, freeing your hands for other tasks. Contact your local

dealer or Cobra®directly for optional charger accessories.

authorized accessories are recommended.

To Attach Your Speaker/Microphone:

1. Open the Speaker/Microphone tab on

top of your microTALK

radio.

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

Signal Strength

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 13 km. 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 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

On preferred features of your microTALK®radio.

When scrolling through the

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Mode functions, your radio features

will be displayed in the same predetermined order:

Mode Button

Set Privacy Codes Set VOX On/Off Set VOX Sensitivity Level Set Memory Locations Set Channel Scan Set Privacy Code Scan

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Set Memory Location Scan Set VibrAlert Set Call Tones

and/or Call Alert

Set Roger Beep On/Off Set Keystroke Tones On/Off

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

Talk button to return to Standby mode.

Mode button or,

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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 flashes on the display.

Privacy Code

2. Press the

Channel Up or Channel Down

button to select a privacy code. You can hold

Up or Down button for fast advance.

the

3. When your desired privacy code is displayed,

Channel Button

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.

c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds

to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

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Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

In VOX mode, your microTALK®radio can be used “hands-free,” automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid

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VOX

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 Off

VOX Icon

flashes on the display. The current 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

a. Press the

b. Press the

To Set The Sensitivity:

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

Standby mode.

1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon

flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.

VOXSensitivity Level

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

Mode 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.

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Operation

Mode Functions

Ten (10) Memory Locations

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

Memory Locations can be selected individually or can be

These scanned. (See page 16 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

Lock button to enter a new memory

location or edit an already programmed memory location. The channel numbers will flash on the display.

4. Press the

Channel Up or Channel Down

button to select a channel (1 through 22).

5. Press the Lock button. The privacy code

numbers will flash on the display.

6. Press the

Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a

privacy code (0 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 selected memory location.

Standby mode on the

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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

Standby

mode functions.

Mode Button

To Recall A Stored Memory Channel Location:

1. Press the Mode button until the Memory

icon and the memory location number flash on the display.

Memory Icon

2. Press the

Channel Up or Channel Down

button to select a memory location (0 through 9).

Channel Button

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

Lock button will put

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

Standby mode

before you entered mode functions.

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Operation

Mode Button

Memory Icon

Channel Button

Lock Button

Channel 0

Mode Functions

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

5. Choose one (1) of the following:

While de-programming 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.

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.

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

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

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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

2. Press the

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

Channel Button

The

On. Your radio will continue to scan all

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 the channel or channel/privacy code displayed

Standby mode on

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 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 ten (10)

Standby mode.

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

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Mode Functions

During Channel Scan (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

Standby mode.

b. 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).

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 received a transmission.

Privacy Code Scan

Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (00 through 38) within one (1) channel.

Select Channel

To Scan Privacy Codes:

1. While in Standby mode, press the Channel or Channel Down button to choose the

channel on which you wish to scan privacy

Mode Button

Scan Privacy Codes

Channel Button

codes.

2. Press the

3. Press the

The privacy code scan is 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 when

On. Your radio will continue

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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.

During Privacy Code Scan (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 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

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

Standby mode.

b. Press the Mode button to proceed to set memory location

scan (see page 16 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/privacy code on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission.

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Mode Functions

Memory Location Scan

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

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 10.

Mode Button

To Scan Memory Locations:

1. Press the Mode button until the Scan icon,

Memory icon and the memory location

number flashes on the display.

Scanning Locations

2. Press the

Channel Up or Channel Down

button to begin scanning memory locations.

The Scan icon and the Memory icon will continue to be displayed when memory location

On. Your radio will continue to scan

Channel Button

scan is 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.

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

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

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

Standby mode.

b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume

scanning memory locations.

If you press the (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

Talk button while scanning and not within ten

Standby mode.

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

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

Standby mode. b. Press the Mode 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 memory location on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission.

To reduce the number of memory locations being scanned, you may deprogram any unwanted locations. (See page 12 to de-program a memory location.)

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Operation

Mode Functions

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)

VibrAlert®Only

is displayed.

2. Press the

Channel Up or

Channel Down button to

change the call setting.

Ring Only

3. Choose one (1) of

the following: a. Press the

Mode 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.

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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Roger Beep Confirmation Tone

Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk

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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.

On or Off setting is displayed.

Roger Beep On

The current

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

Keystroke Tones

With Keystroke Tones turned On, your radio will sound beeps

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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each time you press a button or change a setting.

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Mode Button

To Change Keystroke Tones:

1. Press the Mode button until the Keystroke

icon flashes on the display. The current

Tones 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

a. Press the

b. Press the Lock button to enter the new

Mode button to enter the new

setting and return to

Standby mode.

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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

15 Channel GMRS model would

Cobra need to be tuned to Channel 11 in order

unicate with a 22 Channel GMRS

to comm 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

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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

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

ransient Frequency Behavior

8. a) TX On

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

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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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Operation WarrantyIntroduction

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Licensing

For Products Used in the U.S.A.

Customer Assistance

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FCC Licensing 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 Communication 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. 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 Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices.

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Licensing and

Customer Assistance

Important:

FCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with

accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other

Cobra 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.

For Products Used in Canada

Industry Canada Notice

Operation is subject to the following two (2) 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.

Product Service

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

erence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

interf 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

may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of

by Cobra the FCC rules, or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules.

Operation WarrantyIntroduction

Customer Assistance

Product Service

If you have any questions about operation or installing your new

product, or if you are missing parts…

Cobra

Please call Cobra®first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE! See customer assistance on page A1.

For Products Purchased in Canada

For out of warranty service, ship prepaid this product to: AVS Technologies Inc., 2100 Trans Canada Hwy S., Montreal, Quebec, H9P 2N4. 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 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.

factory. It will be necessary

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 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 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.

Factory Service, Cobra®Electronics Corporation,

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

Please contact your local dealer for product service information.

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Warranty

Limited 1-Year Warranty

For Products Purchased in Canada

Your new Cobra®GMRS is covered by a one (1) year replacement warranty. If any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within one (1) year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced. Please return the GMRS radio 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 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.

will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective GMRS

Cobra radios, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra 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 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.

Factory

’s expense, if the

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

Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.

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Cobra Electronics PR3100DX User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual