Cobra Electronics PR560 User Manual

Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra

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The Cobra®line of quality products includes:

CB Radios microTALK

Radios Radar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert

Traffic Warning Systems Accessories GPS (Global Positioning System) HighGear

Accessories Power Inverters Marine VHF Radios

For more information

or to order any of our products,

please visit our website:

www.cobra.com

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Making Life Easier & Safer

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

www.cobra.com

PR560WX

2-WAYRADIO MODEL

Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra

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Owner’s Manual

Printed in Philippines

Part No. 480-112-P

Operation WarrantyIntroduction Customer Assistance

Name

Address (No P.O. Boxes)

City State/Province Zip Country

Telephone

Credit Card Number Type: ❒ Visa ❒ Mastercard ❒ Discover Exp. Date

Customer Signature

Item # U.S.Cost Each Qty Amount

U.S. Subtotal

(Tax if Applicable)

Shipping/Handling

Total

Ordering From U.S.

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. For Mail or Fax Orders: Complete and return this order form to fax number

773.622.2269 or mail to Cobra

Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept., 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA. Make check or money order payable to: Cobra

Electronics,

To order online: Please visit our website www.cobra.com

Amount Shipping/Handling*

$10.00 or less . . . . . $3.00

$10.01-$25.00 . . . . . $5.50

$25.01-$50.00 . . . . . $7.50

$50.01-$90.00 . . . . $10.50

$90.01-$130.00 . . . $13.50 $130.01-$200.00 . . $16.50

$200.01 plus . . . . . 10% of

purchase

Tax Table

Wisconsin add 5% Indiana, Michigan, Ohio

add 6% California add 7.25% Illinois add 8.75%

*For AK, HI and PR add additional $26.95 for FedEx Next Day or

$10.95 for FedEx 2nd Day. Excludes weekends and holidays shipments. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery in the U.S. Prices subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessories

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You can find accessories at your local Cobra®dealer, or in the U.S.A. you can order directly from Cobra.

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Product Features

Introduction

Backlit LCD Display

Important FCC Licensing Information

This radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. See page 14 for licensing and other related information.

Receive/ Transmit

Tower Icon

Low

Power Icon

Lock

Icon

VOX Icon

Roger Beep Icon

Battery Low

Main

Channel

Numbers

Power

Saver Icon

CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

Scan Icon

NOAA All Hazards Radio Icon

Features

• Two-Way Radio

With a range up to five (5) miles (8 km).

• 22 Channels

Seven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only eight GMRS only.

• 38 Privacy Codes

• 10 Channel NOAA All Hazards Radio

• Hands-Free Operation (VOX)

• Backlit LCD Display

• Scan

(channel, privacy code)

• Water Resistant

• Speaker/ Microphone Jack

• Call Alert

(10 selectable tones)

• Lock

• Roger Beep

(selectable On/Off)

• Battery/ Power Saver

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum Range Extender

• Belt Clip

• Wrist Strap

Battery

Compartment

Battery Door

Latch

Belt Clip

Wrist Strap

Connector

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Product Features

Introduction

Lock

Button

Backlit LCD Display

Channel Up/Down

Buttons

Speaker/ Microphone

Call

Button

Mode

Button

Antenna

Volume Up/ Down Button(s)

External Speaker/ Microphone Jack

Light/Max

Range

Button

Talk

Button

On/Off Power

Button

Operation

Customer Assistance

Warranty

Nothing comes close to a Cobra

Introduction

Caring for Your microTALK®Radio

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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.

Batteries

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To Install or Replace Batteries:

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

2. Pull down on the Battery Door Latch to remove the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert four AAA batteries. (Always use high quality alkaline batteries.) Position batteries according to polarity markings.

4. Replace Battery Compartment cover and belt clip.

See information on page 17 for optional battery pack and desktop charger accessories ordering instructions.

Insert Batteries

Pull Down Lock Latch

Remove Belt Clip

The Basics to Get You Started

Your microTALK

radio is easy to use.

To get started, simply:

1. Press the Power button 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 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.

Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction Operation

Channels

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To Select a Channel:

1. With the radio On, select any of the

22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.

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 13 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts.

Listening for a Response

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When You are Finished Talking:

1. Release the Talk button to receive incoming

transmissions. Your microTALK

radio is

always in Standby Mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed.

Volume

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To Adjust the Volume:

1. Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button.

A double beep sound is used to indicate the minimum and maximum volume levels (L1 through L7).

Call Button

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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 12 on how to select between ten (10) call tone settings.

Turning On Your microTALK®Radio

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To Turn On Your Radio:

1. Press and hold the Power button until you

hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is On.

Your microTALK

radio 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.

Battery Low

•

When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon will blink. 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 Battery Save Mode and Power Saver icon will flash in the display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

Communicating with Another Person

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To Talk To Another Person:

1. Press and hold the Talk button.

2. With the microphone about two (2) inches (5 cm)

from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.

3. Release the Talk button when you are finished

talking and listen for a response.

You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button.

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.

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Using Your Radio

Nothing comes close to a Cobra

Operation

Channel Button

Channel Number

On/Off Power

Battery Low

Battery Save Mode

Talk Button

2 inches (5 cm) From Mouth

Listening

Call Button

Volume Button

Volume Level

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