Cobra Electronics PR330C User Manual

Operating Instructions for Your Cobra® microTALK®
2-WAY RADIO MODEL PR 330
Instrucciones de uso del
RADIO BIDIRECCIONAL MODELO PR 330
Cobra® microTALK®
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English, pages 1-16 Español, páginas 17-30
PRODUCT FEATURES
Antenna
LOCK button
CALL button
ON-OFF/ POWER button
TALK button
LIGHT/MAX RANGE button
speaker/ microphone
Important
FCC Licensing Information
The PR 330 radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. See page 15 for licensing and additional information.
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MODE button
backlit LCD display
VOLUME UP & DOWN buttons
CHANNEL SELECT buttons
LOCK tab
TALK button
LIGHT/MAX RANGE button
belt clip
battery compartment
external speaker/ microphone jack
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battery charger pads
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Product Features
• TWO-WAY RADIO with up to a 2 mile (3 km) range
• 22 CHANNELS
• 38 CTCSS PRIVACY CODES
• UHF FM frequencies
• BACKLIT LCD display
• EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE jack
• 10 MEMORY LOCATIONS
• FULL CHANNEL/CTCSS SCAN
• MEMORY SCAN
• DUAL WATCH
• MAXIMUM RANGE extender
• 5 CALL SIGNAL SELECTIONS
• VOX MODE for hands-free transmissions
• selectable "ROGER BEEP" confirmation tone
• selectable KEYSTROKE TONES
• AUTO SQUELCH
• CALL ALERT
• BATTERY SAVER circuitry
• LOCK button
• BELT CLIP
• WRIST STRAP
• WATER RESISTANT
BACKLIT LCD DISPLAY
CTCSS Privacy
main channel
numbers
key lock icon
scan icon
power saver icon
Code numbers
Installing or Replacing Batteries
1. Pull down the LOCK tab to remove the
battery compartment cover.
Lock tab
2. Insert four AAA batteries. (Always use high
quality alkaline batteries.) Position batteries according to polarity markings.
(NOTE: See page 16 for information about optional battery pack and desktop charger accessories.)
receive/transmit tower icon
battery level meter
feature on/off icons
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memory location
memory icon
roger beep icon
keystroke tones icon
vox icon
Dual Watch icon
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Turning On Your microTALK®Radio
1. Press and hold the ON/OFF POWER
button for 2 seconds. A series of audible tones will indicate the radio is on.
ON-OFF/POWER button
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2. Your microTALK
is now in Standby mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the TALK, CALL, or MODE buttons are pressed. (For Advanced Features accessed through the MODE button, see page 7.)
Illuminating the Display
1. Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.
LIGHT/MAX RANGE button
Battery Indicator
When only one segment of the battery indicator is blinking, the battery power is low and you should recharge your battery pack or change your AAA alkaline batteries.
Auto Battery Save
Your microTALK®radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and POWER SAVER will appear in the display. This will not affect the unit’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.
Selecting a Channel
1. With the radio on, select any of the
22 channels by pushing the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button.
CHANNEL DOWN
(NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.)
CHANNEL UP
Selecting a CTCSS Privacy Code
CTCSS (Continous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce interference from other users on the channel. (NOTE: 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.) To select a privacy code:
1. After selecting a main channel, press and
release the MODE button. A small number will flash next to the channel in the LCD.
MODE button
2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or
down to select a privacy code. You can hold the button up or down for fast advance.
CHANNEL DOWN
CHANNEL UP
3. When your desired privacy code is displayed,
press and release the LOCK button or press the MODE button to enter selection and go to the next function.
LOCK button
MODE button
Calling Another Person
To alert another person that you are calling:
1. Press and release the CALL button. The other
CALL button
person will hear a 2-second ringing tone.
You cannot send or receive transmissions during the 2-second call tone. (See page 13 for instructions on how to select between 5 call tone settings.)
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Talking to Another Person
1. Press and
hold the TALK button.
2. With the microphone
about 2 inches (5 cm) from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.
3. Release the button when you’re finished
talking and listen for a response. You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the TALK button.
TALK button
2 inches away
“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
NOTE:
to speak. (
The Roger Beep can be turned
off and on, see page 12.)
Listening for a Response
When you are finished talking:
1. Release the TALK button to receive incoming
transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the TALK, CALL, or MODE buttons are pressed.
2. Adjust the volume by pressing and holding
the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN buttons.
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Auto Squelch
Your microTALK®radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions, or if you’ve reached your maximum range limit. (NOTE: To learn more about the range of your microTALK
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radio,
see page 13.)
Maximum Range Extender
You can temporarily turn off Auto Squelch, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio:
1. Press and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button for 5 seconds. You will hear 2 beeps indicating that Maximum Range Extender is on.
LIGHT/MAX RANGE button
2. To turn Maximum Range Extender off, press
and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for 1 second, or change channels.
Using the Lock Function
The Lock function locks the CHANNEL, MODE, and POWER buttons to prevent accidental operation. To use the Lock function:
1. While in Standby mode, press and hold
the LOCK button for one second.
LOCK button
The Lock icon will be visible when the unit is locked.
Buttons that are NOT locked are the CALL, VOLUME, LIGHT/MAX RANGE, and TALK buttons, which are all fully functional while the unit is locked.
2. To “unlock” buttons, press and release
the LOCK button again. The Lock icon disappears and all buttons will be unlocked.
External Speaker/ Microphone Jack
Your microTALK®radio can be fitted with an external speaker/microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. See page 16 for optional accessories. To attach an external speaker/microphone:
1. Open the SPKR/MIC tab on top of
the unit.
external microphone speaker
speaker/microphone jack
2. Insert the plug into the SPKR/MIC jack.
Using the MODE button
The MODE button allows you to use and program the various functions of your
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radio. If you press and hold the
microTALK MODE button, the LCD will cycle through the different functions.
MODE button
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Using VOX Mode
In VOX mode, your microTALK®can be used "hands-free," automatically transmitting when you speak. To turn VOX mode on and off:
1. Press the MODE button until the VOX icon
flashes and the current setting ("on" or "off") is displayed.
MODE button
2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or
down to turn VOX mode on or off.
CHANNEL DOWN
3. Press and release the LOCK button to enter
the new setting, or press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
LOCK button
MODE button
CHANNEL
UP
Setting the VOX Sensitivity Level
You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. To set the sensitivity:
1. Press the MODE button until the VOX
icon flashes and the number for the current sensitivity level is displayed next to the letter L (level 5 = most sensitive, level 1 = least sensitive).
MODE button
2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or
down to change the setting.
CHANNEL DOWN
3. Press and release the LOCK button to enter
the new setting, or press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
LOCK button
MODE button
CHANNEL UP
Programming Memory Locations
Your microTALK®radio has 10 memory locations (0-9) for storing your most frequently used channels and privacy codes. To program locations:
1. Push the MODE
button until the Memory icon and the memory location flashes.
2. Select the memory
location you wish to change by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down.
3. Press and release
the MODE button again. The Memory icon and the main channel number will flash.
MODE button
Select the main channel you wish to store by
4.
pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down.
MODE button
CHANNEL SELECT button
5. Press the MODE button again to store the
main channel in memory and move to privacy code selection. The privacy code number begins flashing and the Memory icon continues to flash.
MODE button
6. Select the privacy code (0-38) you
wish to store by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down.
7. Press the TALK button
to transmit on your selected channel and
TALK button
privacy code, which will be stored into the memory location you are using.
8. Press and release the LOCK button to
return to Standby mode at your new memory location, or press and release the MODE button to save the memory location and proceed to other functions.
LOCK button
MODE button
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Recalling Memory Locations
To recall a channel you have stored in a memory location:
1. Press the MODE button until the Memory
icon and a memory location flashes.
MODE button
2. Select your desired
memory location
CHANNEL SELECT button
by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down. Press the LOCK button to enter your selection. To
LOCK button
go on to the next function without selecting a memory location, press the MODE button.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to recall other
memory locations.
Using the Scan Function
Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan main channels (1-22), the privacy codes (0-38) within one main channel, or memory locations.
To scan main channels:
1. Press the MODE button until the Scan icon
and main channel number flashes.
MODE button
2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up
or down and the unit will begin scanning the main channels. (NOTE: The unit “ignores” privacy codes while scanning main channels.)
3. The radio will continue to scan all main
channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. The unit will remain on that channel for 10 seconds. During that time you can:
a) Press and hold the TALK button and talk. The radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode.
b) Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to resume scanning main channels.
c) Press the MODE button to proceed to privacy code scanning (see following page).
If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically resume scanning main channels.
Using the Scan Function (continued)
To scan privacy codes:
1. While in Standby mode, press the
CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to choose the main channel you wish to scan.
CHANNEL SELECT button
2. Press the MODE button until the Scan
icon and the privacy code number flashes.
MODE button
3. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button
up or down and the unit will begin scanning privacy codes within the main channel you selected.
4. The radio will continue to scan privacy
codes and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. The unit will remain on that code for 10 seconds. During that time you can:
a) Press and hold the TALK button and talk. The radio will remain on that channel and privacy code, then return to Standby mode.
b) Push the CHANNELSELECT button up or down to resume scanningprivacy codes.
c) Press the MODE button to proceed to memory location scanning.
MODE button
TALK button
CHANNEL SELECT
button
If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes.
To scan memory locations:
1. Press the MODE button until the Scan icon,
Memory Location icon and memory location number flashes.
MODE button
2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or
down and the unit will begin scanning memory locations.
CHANNEL SELECT button
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3. The radio will continue to scan all memory
locations and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. The unit will remain on that location for 10 seconds. During that time you can:
a) Press and hold the TALK button and talk. The radio will remain on that memory location channel and return to Standby mode.
TALK button
b) Push the CHANNEL SELECT
CHANNEL SELECT button
button up or down to resume scanning memory locations.
c) Press the MODE button to proceed to other functions.
If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically resume scanning memory locations.
Setting Dual Watch
Dual watch allows you to simultaneously monitor any two channels/privacy codes you select. To program Dual Watch:
1. Select the first channel and privacy code
you wish to monitor. (To review, see pages 3-4.)
2. Press the MODE button until the Dual
Watch icon flashes.
MODE button
3. Push the CHANNEL
SELECT button up or down to select the
CHANNEL SELECT button
second channel you wish to monitor.
4. Press the MODE
button. The privacy code flashes.
MODE button
5. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or
down to select the second privacy code.
6. Press and release the LOCK button to store
the second channel/ privacy code and engage Dual Watch.
LOCK button
7. To terminate Dual
Watch and return to normal Standby mode, press and release the LOCK, TALK or MODE button.
Turning Roger Beep Off and On
With Roger Beep turned on, your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the TALK button. To change Roger Beep mode:
1. Press the MODE button until the Roger
Beep icon flashes and the current setting (“on” or “off”) is displayed.
MODE button
2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or
down to turn Roger Beep on or off.
MODE button
CHANNEL UP
CHANNEL DOWN
3. To enter the new setting you can press and
release the LOCK button, or press no buttons for 15 seconds. Press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
LOCK button
Turning Keystroke Tones Off and On
With Keystroke Tones turned on, your unit will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting. To change Keystroke Tones mode:
1. Press the MODE button until the Keystroke
tones icon flashes and the current setting (“on” or “off”) is displayed.
MODE button
2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or
down to turn Keystroke Tones on or off.
MODE button
CHANNEL UP
CHANNEL DOWN
3. To enter the new setting you can press and
release the LOCK button, or press no buttons for 15 seconds. Press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
LOCK button
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Changing Call Tone Settings
You can choose between five different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert. To select a call tone setting:
1. With the power turned off, press and
hold the CALL button as you turn the power on. The number of the current call tone setting will flash and the tone will sound for one second.
microTALK®Range
Your microTALK®radio has a range of up to 2 miles (3 km). Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions. In flat, open country your radio will operate at maximum range. Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can reduce the range. Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the signal.
CALL button
POWER button
2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or
down to hear the other
CHANNEL DOWN
3. With the number of
your desired call
call tone settings.
CHANNEL UP
LOCK button
tone setting displayed, press and release the TALK button or LOCK button. Your selection will be entered.
Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using Maximum Range Extender. (See page 5.)
4. If no buttons are pushed for 15 seconds,
the unit will automatically enter the last call tone pattern that was displayed.
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FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of two (2) years 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.
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Cobra
will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option,
defective PR radios, products or component parts upon delivery
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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.
Customer Assistance
After reading this owner’s manual, if you have any questions about installing or operating your microTALK are missing any parts, please contact Cobra return this product to the store. following customer support services.
• Automated Help Desk is available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087.
• Customer Service Operators are available at
773-889-3087 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday (except holidays).
• Questions can be faxed to 773-622-2269.
•Technical assistance is available on-line in
the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at www.cobra.com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobra.com.
If your product should require factory service please
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first before sending your unit in. This will
call Cobra ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.
You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra It will be necessary to furnish the following in order to have the product serviced and returned.
Cobra®Electronics offers the
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which 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 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.
1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of­purchase, 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 unit. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the unit is to be returned.
4. Pack unit 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
Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street,
Chicago, IL 60707 USA.
6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3-4 weeks before contacting us for status. If the unit 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.
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FCC Licensing Information
The PR 330 radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license.
For licensing information and application forms, please call the FCC Hotline at:
1-800-418-FORM
(Request form #159 and form #605)
If you have any questions regarding the license application, you can contact the FCC directly at:
1-888-CALL-FCC or visit their website at www.fcc.gov
A. FRS/GMRS FREQUENCY ALLOCATION AND COMPATIBILITY
Important: Please note that Cobra the PR 330, PR 950 DX and PR 1100 WX may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency. For example, Cobra model PR 1000 would need to be tuned to channel 8 in order to communicate with the PR 330 tuned to channel 15. Please refer to the chart below for channel/frequency number compatibility.
PR 330 Channel No. for Type of Frequency Power
Channel No. GMRS Models except Radio in MHz in Watts
Displayed PR 330, PR 950 DX Service
and PR 1100 WX
11FRS/GMRS 462.5625 0.5 22FRS/GMRS 462.5875 0.5 33FRS/GMRS 462.6125 0.5 44FRS/GMRS 462.6375 0.5 55FRS/GMRS 462.6625 0.5 66FRS/GMRS 462.6875 0.5 77FRS/GMRS 462.7125 0.5
8 FRS 467.5625 0.5 9 FRS 467.5875 0.5 10 FRS 467.6125 0.5 11 FRS 467.6375 0.5 12 FRS 467.6625 0.5 13 FRS 467.6875 0.5 14 FRS 467.7125 0.5
15 8 GMRS 462.5500 0.5 16 9 GMRS 462.5750 0.5 17 10 GMRS 462.6000 0.5 18 11 GMRS 462.6250 0.5 19 12 GMRS 462.6500 0.5 20 13 GMRS 462.6750 0.5 21 14 GMRS 462.7000 0.5 22 15 GMRS 462.7250 0.5
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GMRS models other than
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra of part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.
General Specifications
B. RECEIVER
1. SENSITIVITY
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FOR 12 DB SINAD dBm -121 FOR CALL SIG 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 dB m -121 b) ATTACK TIME mS 150 c) CLOSING TIME mS 200
5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP. @ 300 HZ dB -3 @ 2500 HZ dB -10
6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW +/-KHZ 5
7. ADJACENT CH. REJECTION dB 45
8. INTERMODULATION REJECTION dB 45
9. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION dB 45
C. TRANSMITTER
1. POWER mW 500
2. CARRIER FREQ. STABILITY
3. MODULATION LIMITING KHz 2.5
4. CARRIER ATTACK TIME mS 30
5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE @ 300 HZ dB -10 @ 2500 HZ dB 4
6. AUDIO DISTORTION % 3
7. HUM NOISE dB 38
8. TRANSIENT FREQ. BEHAVIOR a) TX ON mS 30 b) TX OFF mS 5
D. POWER SUPPLY
1. BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO) HR 24
2. BATTERY OPERATING RANGE V 4.0 - 6.0
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may cause a violation of the technical regulations
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