Cobra Electronics PR3800DXC User Manual
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
Owner’s Manual
PR 3800 DX C
Printed in China Part No. 480-277-P Version B
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Introduction
Staying in touch with your family and friends is
convenient and easy when using your microTALK
Making Life Easier and Safer
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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.
Belt Clip
Customer Assistance
Secure your microTALK
radio while on the go.
Carrying your microTALK®radio with
you is easy when using the belt clip.
The belt clip easily attaches to your belt,
purse or backpack. Simply squeeze the
clip and place it where you prefer.
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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
assistance after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers
the following customer assistance services:
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radio. If you require further
Automated Help Desk
English and French. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
(514) 683-1771, ext. 2-264 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday
(except Holidays) (514) 683-1771, ext. 2-264 (phone).
Questions
Faxes can be received at (514) 683-5307 (fax).
Technical Assistance
English and French. www.cobra.ca
(on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside Canada, the U.S.A. or in French
Contact Your Local Dealer
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6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
Introduction
Antenna
Button
Call
Button
Light/
Max Range
Button
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Talk
Product Features
Wrist Strap
Connector
Belt Clip
Battery
Compartment
Battery Door
Latch
External Speaker/
Microphone/Charge Jack
On/Off
Volume
Knob
Mode/Lock
Button
Backlit LCD
Display
Enter/
Hi•Low Power
Button
Channel Up
Button
Channel Down
Button
Speaker/
Microphone
Introduction
• 22 Channels
Seven shared
with FRS/GMRS,
seven FRS
only, eight
GMRS only
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38 Privacy Codes
• Hands-Free
Operation (VOX)
• 10 Channel 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
10 selectable tones
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Speaker/
Microphone/
Charge 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
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Product Features
Backlit LCD Display
Lock Icon
Signal Strength
Meter Icon
Scan Icon
Receive/
Transmit
Icons
Hi•Low
Power Icons
Channel Numbers
Power Saver Icon
Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed
line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions.
Industry Canada Notice:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference, and 2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
«IC» before the equipment certification number signifies
that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate
to the user’s satisfaction.
Important FCC Licensing Information
This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service
(GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) license in the U.S.A. See page 23 for
licensing and other related information.
Keystroke Tones Icon
Roger Beep Icon
Memory
Location
Number
Battery Low
Indicator
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Operation Customer Assistance Warranty
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
Rechargeable Batteries and
Desktop Charger
To install or replace batteries:
Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip
1.
Pull Up Latch
Insert Batteries
These rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of
properly in compliance with all applicable laws. They may not be
thrown in the trash.
Certain states or municipalities require recycling and have
established collection programs. Please contact your local waste
removal authority for instructions, or return to Cobra for recycling.
Wrap batteries carefully and mail postage prepaid to:
Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street,
Chicago, IL 60707 USA, Attn: Battery Recycling.
Do not put batteries into fire or expose to high heat.
They may explode.
latch and sliding clip up.
2. Pull up on the battery door latch to
remove the battery compartment cover.
3. Insert GA-3ANH batteries according to
polarity markings.
4. Replace battery compartment cover
and belt clip.
Estimated operation time on full charge:
12 hours.
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Operation
Insert Radio(s)
Using Your Radio
For charging microTALK®radio(s) in desktop
charger:
1.
Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.
2. Insert round connector of 120 volt adapter
into jack on back of charger.
3. Plug 120 volt adapter into electrical outlet.
If charging light is not
upright. The charge indicator light will stay
is in the charging well, even after the batteries are fully charged.
It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge batteries.
Batteries will not be damaged if they stay in the charging well
on, check position of radio. Radio should be
on as long as the radio
longer than that.
Each port can charge one radio. Uses 120 Volt adapter. Use only
Cobra NiMH batteries, model GA-3ANH with charger model
GA-CC2.
Cobra recommends your radio is turned
off while being charged.
The Basics to Get You Started
Your microTALK®radio is easy to use.
To get started, simply:
1. Rotate the On/Off Volume knob to turn
on your radio.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select a channel.
Both radios must be tuned to
the same channel/privacy code
to communicate.
3. Press and hold the Talk button while
speaking into the microphone.
4. When finished talking, release the Talk
button and listen for a response.
On/Off Power
Battery Low
Battery Save Mode
Operation
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction
Turning on Your microTALK®Radio
To turn on your radio:
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
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radio is now in Standby
Standby mode, except when the
on.
Talk, Call or Mode/Lock buttons are pressed.
Battery Low
When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon
will blink. Your batteries should be recharged or
replaced if using alkaline batteries.
Auto Battery Save
Your microTALK®radio has a unique circuit
designed to extend battery life. If there are
no transmissions for 10 seconds, the radio will
automatically switch to
the
Power Saver icon will flash in the display.
This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive
incoming transmissions.
Battery Save mode and
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