Cobra Electronics PR 950 DX User Manual

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Operating Instructions for Your Cobra

microTALK

2-WAY RADIO MODEL PR 950 DX

Instrucciones operativas del

RADIO BIDIRECCIONAL

MODELO PR 950 DX

Cobra®microTALK

Nothing comes close to a Cobra

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Nada se compara a Cobra

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English, pages 1-18 Español, páginas 19-35

PRODUCT FEATURES

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PRODUCT FEATURES

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OFF

backlit LCD display

ENTER button MODE button

ON/OFF VOLUME switch

CHANNEL SELECT button

charger jack

speaker/ microphone

belt clip

CALL button

HI/LO (power) LOCK button

TALK button

LIGHT/MAX RANGE button

Antenna

battery compartment

LOCK tab

external speaker/ microphone jack

LIGHT/MAX RANGE button

TALK button

Product Features

• TWO-WAY RADIO with up to a 5 mile (8 km) range

• 22 CHANNELS (7 shared with FRS/GMRS, 7 FRS only, 8 GMRS only)

• 38 CTCSS PRIVACY CODES

• Selectable HI/LOW POWER Output (on all GMRS channels)

• UHF FM frequencies

• BACKLIT LCD display

• EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE jack

• 10 MEMORY LOCATIONS

• FULL CHANNEL/CTCSS SCAN

• MEMORY SCAN

• SIGNAL STRENGTH Meter

• MAXIMUM RANGE Extender

• 10 CALL SIGNAL selections

• VibrAlert™

• VOX MODE for hands-free transmissions

• Selectable “ROGER BEEP” confirmation tone

• Selectable KEYSTROKE TONES

• AUTO SQUELCH

• CALL button

• BATTERY SAVER circuitry

• LOCK button

• BELT CLIP

• WATER RESISTANT

receive/transmit tower icon

CTCSS Privacy Code numbers

memory location

low power icon

vox icon

key lock icon

keystroke tones icon

roger beep icon

memory icon

power saver icon

battery level meter

main channel numbers

call tones and VibrAlert

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icon

signal strength meter icon

Important

FCC Licensing Information

The PR 950 DX 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.

BACKLIT LCD DISPLAY

scan icon

OPERATION

Selecting a Channel

Channels 1-7 are shared with FRS/GMRS. Channels 8-14 are FRS only. Channels15-22 are GMRS only. (

IMPORTANT:

See page 16 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility chart.)

1. With the radio on,

select any of the 22 channels by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down. (NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.)

Selecting a CTCSS Privacy Code

CTCSS (Continuous 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.

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.

3. When your desired privacy code

is displayed, press and release the ENTER button.

Calling Another Person

To alert another person that you are calling:

1. Press and release the CALL button. The

other person will hear a 2-second ringing tone. (See page 12 on how to select between 10 call tone settings.)

You cannot send or receive transmissions during the 2-second call tone.

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Installing or Replacing Batteries

1. Pull down the LOCK tab to remove the

battery compartment cover.

2. Insert four AAA batteries. (Always use

high quality batteries.) Position batteries according to polarity markings.

(NOTE: See page 17 for information about optional battery pack, charger, and additional accessories.)

Turning On Your microTALK®Radio

1. Rotate the ON-OFF/VOLUME switch

clockwise to turn on the unit (and to adjust the volume). An audible tone will indicate the radio is on.

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.

Battery Low

Battery power is indicated by the segments appearing at the bottom of the LCD. As battery power decreases, fewer segments will be visible. When BAT LO begins to flash, the batteries should be replaced. If you are using rechargeable batteries, they should be recharged.

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.

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ON-OFF/VOLUME switch

CALL button

ENTER button

MODE button

CHANNEL SELECT button

Lock tab

OPERATION

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.

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 ENTER buttons to prevent accidental operation. To use the Lock function:

1. While in Standby

mode, press and hold the LOCK button for one second. The Lock icon will blink when the unit is locked. Buttons that are NOT locked are the CALL, 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 17 for optional accessories.) To attach an external speaker/microphone:

1. Open the SPKR/MIC tab on top of

the unit.

2. Insert the plug into the SPKR/MIC jack.

(CAUTION: Do not use an external speaker/microphone with common ground circuits with this radio. Damage can result. We recommend using only Cobra

authorized accessories.)

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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.

“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 to speak. (NOTE: The Roger Beep can be turned off and on, see page 11.)

Listening for a Response

When you are finished talking:

1. Release the TALK button to receive incoming

transmissions. Your microTALK®is always in listening mode while the TALK button is not pressed.

2. Adjust the volume by rotating the

ON-OFF/VOLUME switch.

Illuminating the Display

1. Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE

button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.

Auto Squelch

Your microTALK®radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain or conditions, or if you’ve reached your maximum range limit. (NOTE: To learn more about the range of your microTALK

radio, see page 13.)

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external microphone speaker

speaker/microphone jack

LOCK button

LIGHT/MAX RANGE button

TALK button

ON/OFF VOLUME SWITCH

LIGHT/MAX RANGE button

2 inches away

OPERATION•ADVANCED FEATURES

Programming Memory Locations

Your microTALK®radio has 10 memory locations (1-10) 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.

4. Select the main channel you wish to store

by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down.

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.

6. Select the privacy code (00-38) you

wish to store by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down.

7. Press the ENTER

button to program your selection. You may also press the TALK button to transmit your selected channel and privacy code, which will be stored into the memory location you are using. (NOTE: To “unprogram” a memory location you programmed previously, select 00 for both the main channel and privacy code in steps 4 through 6.)

8. Press and release the ENTER 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.

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Using the MODE button

The MODE button allows you to use and program the various functions of your microTALK

radio. If you press and hold the MODE button, the LCD will cycle through the different functions.

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.

2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or

down to turn VOX mode on or off.

3. Press and release the ENTER button

to enter the new setting, or press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

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).

2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or

down to change the setting.

3. Press and release the ENTER button to

enter the new setting, or press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

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CHANNEL SELECT button

MODE button

ENTER button

ENTER button MODE button

MODE button

CHANNEL SELECT button

TALK button

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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.

2. Press the MODE

button until the Scan icon and the privacy code number flashes.

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 CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to resume scanning privacy codes.

c) Press the MODE button to proceed to memory location scanning (see below).

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.

2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or

down and the unit will begin scanning memory locations.

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.

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.

2. Select your desired

memory location by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down. Your radio will stay at this memory location until you exit Memory Function mode by pressing the ENTER 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 (00-38) 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.

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.

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MODE button

ENTER button

TALK button

CHANNEL SELECT

button

MODE button

TALK button

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