Cobra Electronics PR3850WXC User Manual

TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

Owner’s Manual

PR 3850 WX C

Printed in China Part No. 480-299-P Version A

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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

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.

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:

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

English

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

• 10 Channel NOAA All Hazards Radio

• 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

Signal Strength

Meter Icon

Scan Icon

Receive/ Transmit Icons

Hi•Low Power Icons

Channel Numbers

Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions.

Industry Canada Notice:

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

«IC» before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Important FCC 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.

The Cobra line of quality products includes:

CB Radios • microTALK®Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors •

Safety Alert Mobile GPS Navigation Systems • HighGear CobraMarine™ VHF Radios • Marine Chartplotters • Power Inverters • Accessories

Lock Icon

Keystroke Tones Icon

Roger Beep Icon

VOX Icon

CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

Battery Low Indicator

Power Saver Icon

Traffic Warning Systems • Handheld GPS Receivers •

Accessories •

NOAA All Hazards Radio Icon

Memory Location Number

Introduction

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

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:

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

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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