Cobra Electronics Two-Way Radio User Manual

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

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English

Owner’s Manual

TWO-WAYRADIO MODEL

PR 4100WX

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

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Printed in China

Part No. 480-314-P

Version A

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:

Making Life Easier and Safer

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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

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.

Customer Assistance

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
after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following
customer assistance services:

Automated Help Desk

English. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week(773) 889-3087 (phone).

Customer Assistance Operators

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday
(except holidays) [phone], ext. 2-264 (phone).

Questions

Faxes can be received at [phone] (fax).

Technical Assistance

English and French. www.cobra.ca (on-line: Frequently Asked
Questions).
English and Spanish. productinfo

For Assistance Outside Canada, the U.S.A. or in French

Contact Your Local Dealer

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radio. If you require further assistance

@cobra.com (e-mail).

©2007 Cobra Electronics Corporation™

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Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

Introduction

Product Features

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1. Antenna

2. External Speaker/
Microphone/Charge Jack

3. On/Off Volume Knob

4. Backlit LCD Display

5. Channel Up Button

6. Channel Down Button

7. Mode/Lock Button

8. Speaker/Microphone

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9. Call Button

10. Light/Max Range Button

11. Talk Button

12. Enter/Hi-Low Power Button

13. Wrist Strap Connector

14. Belt Clip

15. Battery Compartment

16. Battery Door Latch

Introduction

• 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)

• 10 Channel Memory

• Signal Strength

Meter

• Scan
Channel, privacy
code, memory

• Selectable

Hi•Low Power

In GMRS

• Backlit

LCD Display

• Button Lock

• Call Alert
10 selectable tones

• Speaker/

Microphone/
Charge Jack

• Roger Beep
Selectable on/off

• Battery/Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones
Selectable on/off

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum Range

Extender

• Belt Clip

Product Features

Backlit LCD Display

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1. Signal Strength Meter
Icon

2. Lock Icon

3. Keystroke Tones Icon

4. Roger Beep Icon

5. VOX Icon

6. NOAA All Hazards
Radio Icon

7. Scan Icon

8. Memory Icon

9. Memory Location

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 15 for
licensing and other related information.

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10. CTCSS
Privacy Code Numbers

11. Hi-Low
Icons

12.Receive/Transmit Icons

13.Battery Low Indicator

14.Power Saver Icon

15.Channel Numbers

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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:

1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip

PullUp Lock 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

Wrap batteries carefully and mail postage prepaid to:
Cobra Electronics Corporation
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 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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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 on, check position of radio. Radio should be
upright. The charge indicator light will stay on as long as the radio
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
longer than that.

Note: To charge a single radio, you can bypass the desktop charger
and simply insert the wall adapter’s round connector directly into
the speaker/microphone/charge jack located on the top of the radio.

Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for
recharging your Cobra microTALK radio.

Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.

Quick Start

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.

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On/Off Power

Battery Low

Battery Save Mode

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Turning on Your microTALK 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 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/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 Battery Save mode and
the Power Saver icon will flash in the display.
This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive
incoming transmissions.

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