Altis Technology PREFJ GMRS/FRS Walkie Talkie Two-way Radio User Manual PR561 BLT MANL 10022017

Altis Technology (Hong Kong) Ltd. GMRS/FRS Walkie Talkie Two-way Radio PR561 BLT MANL 10022017

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Owner’s ManualNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Printed in ChinaPart No. KEM-ML38404-01EnglishTWO-WAY RADIO MODEL PR561 BLTPR562 BLT
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 optional wrist strap. The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse, or backpack.A1Belt ClipFor any questions about operating this new Cobra branded product, PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST...do not return this product to the retail store. The contact information for support will vary depending on the country in which you purchased and utilize the product.To obtain warranty service or other information for products purchased and utilized in the U.S.A., please call our consumer support line at (866) 721-3805, or email us at support@altistec.com. You will receive instructions on how to ship the products at your expense to an Altis Global Limited Authorized Service Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; and, most importantly; (c) your address and telephone number.For warranty and customer service information outside the US, please contact your local dealer.For further information needed on its features,please visit www.cobrawalkietalkie.comfor frequently asked questions and theelectronic manual.©2016 Altis Global LimitedBerkeley Lake, GA US 30071www.cobrawalkietalkie.com7IntroductionMaking Life Easier and SaferCustomer AssistanceProduct Service & Support
MEMESCMaxRangeHI/LOWScan2Product Features137481151514161710 691. Antenna2. External Speaker/Microphone/ USB Charge Jack3. Mode/Power Button4. Call/Lock Button5. Channel Up/Down Buttons6. Backlit LCD Display7. Speaker/Microphone8. Volume Up/Down Buttons9. LED Light Button10. Talk Button11. Memory/Escape Button 12. Max Range Hi/Lo Button13. Scan Button14. Wrist Strap Connection15. Belt Clip16. Battery Compartment17. Battery Door Latch18. Rubberized Grips19. LED Flashlight20. Weather ButtonA21213191820IntroductionProduct Features
A3Features•22 ChannelsSeven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight GMRS only.•10 Channel Weather Radio• Bluetooth® compatible Bluetooth headset pairing• Weather Alert•121 Privacy Codes(38 CTCSS codes/ 83 DCS codes)•Hands-Free Operation (VOX)•VibrAlert®Silent Paging•ScanChannels,privacy codes•Backlit LCD Display•LED Flashlight•Call Alert Ten selectable tones•Button Lock•Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack•Roger BeepSelectable On/Off•Battery/Power Saver•Keystroke Tones•Battery Level Indicator•Low Battery Audible Alert•Auto Squelch•MaximumRange Extender•Belt ClipImportant FCC Licensing InformationThis radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. See page 22 for licensing and other related information.Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions. Backlit LCD Display1. Battery Level Indicator2. Roger Beep Icon3. VOX Icon4. Weather Icon5. Lock Icon6. Hi/Low Power Icon7. DCS/CTCSS Icons8. Scan/Memory Icon9. Weather Alert Icon10. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers11. Power Saver Icon12. Channel Numbers13. Receive/Transmit Icon14. Memory Channel Number15. VibrAlert® / Call Alert Icon16. Key Tone Icon17. Bluetooth Icon1234961112131081775141516
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.Installing Batteries • To install or replace batteries:1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.2. Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover.3. Insert the supplied three AA rechargeable batteries or non-rechargeable alkaline batteries. Position batteries according to polarity markings.4. Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip.• Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.• Do not mix old and new batteries.• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc.) batteries.To charge batteries in radio:1. Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly. 2. Insert the cable into the charge jack located at the top of the radio. 3. Plug the cable into USB power source.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.Remove Belt ClipPull Up Lock LatchInsert Batteries1Radio Charger Jack
2microTALK®KK Radio••ess and hold the Mode/Power button until you hear rseries of audible tones indicating the radio is on.ur microTALK®radio is now inStandby mode,ady to receive transmissions. The radio is always Standbymode except when the Talk,Call or Mode/Powerbuttons are pressed.Quick Start1. Press and hold the Mode/Power button to turn on your radio.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Downbutton to select a channel.Both radios must be tuned to the samechannel/privacy code to communicate.3. Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone.4. When finished talking, release the Talkbutton and listen for a response.Mode/Power1.Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.2.Insert the micro-USB cable into jack on back of charger.3.Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port.For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shallbe installed near the equipment and shall be easilyaccessible.If charging light is not on, check position of radio. Radio should be upright. The charge indicator light will stayon as long as the radio is in the charging well, and the light will gooff when the charging is complete.fNote:To charge a single radio, you can bypass the desktop charger andsimply insert the micro-USB’s connector directly into the charge jack locatedon the top of the radio.The radio will display flashing battery icon while charging.Cobra recommends your radio be turnedoffwhile being charged.Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.OperationUsing Your Radio
Battery Low • When battery power is low, the final bar in the Battery Low icon will blink and an audible tone will sound twice before the radio shuts off. Your batteries should be replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries. Auto Battery Save •If there are no transmissions within 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.Communicating with Another Person •1. Press and hold the Talk button.2. With the microphone about two 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/privacy code to communicate.3Battery LowBattery Save ModeTalk ButtonTwo Inches (5 cm) from MouthTo Select a Channel •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 21 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility charts.MESCScanChannel ButtonChannel NumberThe radio will display flashing battery icon while charging.
Listening for a Response •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.To Adjust Volume •Press the Volume Up or VolumeDown button.A double beep sound is used to indicate the minimum and maximum volume levels (1 through 8).Call Button •Press and release the Call button. The other person will hear a three second call tone. This tone is used only to establish voice communications.See page 12 on how to select between ten call tone settings.4MEMESCMaxRangeHI/LOWScanVolume ButtonCall ButtonListeningMEMESCMaxRangeHI/LOWScanMax Range Hi/LoLED/S.O.S. Flashlight •Press and release the LED flashlight button below the TALK button to use the LED flashlight located at the bottom of the radio.To activate S.O.S. function, press and hold the LEDflashlight button to turn on. Press and release to turn off the flashlight or S.O.S. function.Auto Squelch/Maximum Range •Your microTALK® radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached your Maximum Range limit.You can temporarily turn off auto squelch or turn on maximum range extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.To temporarily turn off auto squelch:–Press and hold the Max Range Hi/Lo button for at least five seconds until you hear a beep which indicates the maximumrange extender is on.LED/S.O.S. Flashlight
– Press and hold the Max Range Hi/Lo button or change channels to return to Standby mode.To turn maximum range extender on:–Press the Max Range Hi/Lo button for less than five seconds. Hi icon will be displayed. (High power is not valid on channels 8~14)To turn maximum range extender off:–Press Max Range Hi/Lo button until Low icon displayed.Lock Function •The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel Down, Volume Up, Volume Down and Mode/Power buttons to prevent accidental operation. To turn the lock on or off:– Press and hold the Call/Lock button for two seconds.A beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode,the Lock icon will be displayed.5Lock IconLock ButtonHi Power IconLow Power IconmicroTALK® Range •Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.In flat, open country your radio will operate at maximum range.Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can reduce the range of the radio.Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the range of the radio.On FRS Channels 8 through 14, your radio automatically switches to low power, which will limit the range the radio can communicate.Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using maximum range extender. See page 4 for details.Maximum RangeReduced RangeReduced Range
Scrolling Through the Mode Function •By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK® radio. When scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order: Set CTCSS Privacy CodesSet DCS Privacy CodesSet Vox On/Off Set Vox SensitivitySet Call Tones 1-10 Set VibrAlert On/OffSet Roger Beep On/OffSet Key Tones On/OffSet Bluetooth On/OffSet iVox Sensitivity (only valid when a Bluetooth headset connected)Privacy Codes •Your microTALK® radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch systems that can help to reduce interference from other users on any given channel. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) provides 38 privacy codes and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) provides 83 privacy codes. This provides a total of 121 PrivacyCodes. Either system can be used on all channels, but both systems cannot be used on the same channel at the same time.To successfully communicate using a privacy code, both the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same channel and to the same privacy code system (CTCSS or DCS) and privacy code number. Each channel will remember the last privacy code system and number you select.The privacy code 00 is not a privacy code, but allows all signals to be heard on a channel that is set to 00 on both the CTCSS and DCS systems.6Mode/PowerOperationMode Functions
Set CTCSS Privacy Codes •To select a CTCSS privacy code:1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Powerbutton until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the display. (00 through 38)If DCS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the CTCSS icon and “OFF.” To switch from DCS to CTCSS, press the Channel Upor Channel Down button while the display is flashing “OFF.” The display will then show the small numbers flashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2.2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Downbutton to select a privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.3. When your desired CTCSS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.b. Press the Talk or Call/Lock button to return to Standby mode.c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode.7Privacy CodeMode/PowerScanChannel Button
8Set DCS Privacy Codes •To select a DCS privacy code:1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Powerbutton until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display (00 through 83).2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a DCS privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.3. When DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to Standby mode.c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standbymode.DCS Privacy Code If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the DCS icon and “OFF.” To switch from CTCSS to DCS, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button while the display is flashing “OFF.” The display will then show the small numbers flashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2.Mode/PowerHI/LOWScanChannel Button
9Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) •In VOX mode, your microTALK® radio can be used “hands-free”, automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. To turn VOX mode on or off:1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon flashes on the display. The current On or Offsetting is displayed.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Downbutton to turn VOX On or Off.3. Choose one of the following:a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to Standby mode.c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode.To set VOX sensitivity:1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed. The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed with letters “L” and a Number 1 through 5, with Number 5 being the most sensitive level and Number 1 being the least sensitive level.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Downbutton to change the setting.3. Choose one of the following:a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to Standby mode.c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode.VOX IconVOX Sensitivity LevelMode/PowerEMESCHI/LOWScanChannel ButtonMode/PowerCWScanChannel Button
10 Memory Locations •Your microTALK® radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing your most frequently used channels and channel/privacy code combinations. These Memory Locations can be selected individually or can be scanned. (See page 18 for memory location scan.)To program a memory location:1. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button until Memory icon and the Memory Location blink on the display.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select the memory location (0 through 9).If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display.3. Press the MEM/ESC button to enter a new memory location or edit an already programmed memory location.4. The channel numbers will flash on the display.5. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel (1 through 22).6. Press the MEM/ESC button. The CTCSS icon and privacy code numbers will flash on the display.7. Choose one of the following:a. Press the Channel Up or Channel Downbutton to select a CTCSS privacy code (00 through 38) for the channel.b. Press the MEM/ESC button to switch from CTCSS to DCS. The DCS icon and privacy code numbers will flash on the display. The ChannelUp or Channel Down button can then be used to select a DCS privacy code (00 through 83) for the channel.10MEMESCMaxRangeHI/LOWSMEM/ESC ButtonHI/LOWScanChannel ButtonMEMESCMaxRangeHI/LOWMEM/ESC ButtonMemory ChannelMSCHI/LOWScanChannel ButtonMSCHI/LOWScanChannel Button
11 If “oF” flashes in place of the privacy code numbers, a privacy code is already set in the opposite (CTCSS or DCS) system. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to cancel the opposite code and select a privacy code from the active system for the selected channel.8. Choose one of the following:a. Press the MEM/ESC button to enter the channel/privacy code in the selected memory location. Radio then proceeds to next memory location, which will blink.b. Press the MEM/ESC button to save the current state of the Set Memory Function, then press and hold the MEM/ESC button until return to Standby mode.To recall a stored memory channel location:1. Press the MEM/ESC button, the Memory icon and the memory location number show on the display.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a memory location (0 through 9). If a location has been programmed before, its associated channel/privacy code will be shown on the display.3. Press the MEM/ESC button to return to Standby mode on the selected memory location.MEMESCMaxRangeHI/LOWMEM/ESC ButtonMemory ChannelMEMESCHI/LOWScanChannel ButtonOperationMode Functions (continued)
VibrAlert® and Call Alert •Your MicroTALK® radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone or an audible tone with VibrAlert®.To change call settings:1. Press the Mode button until the Call Settingicon flashes on the display. The current setting (“01” vibrate + ring, “02” ring only) is displayed.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the call setting.3. Choose one of the following:a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to Standby mode.c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode.12Ten Call Tone Settings •You can choose between ten different Call Tone Settings to transmit a call alert. To change a call tone setting:1. Press the Mode/Power button until the letter “C” and the current call tone number (01 through 10) is displayed. The current call tone will sound for three seconds.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to hear the other call tone settings.3. Choose one of the following:a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to Standby mode.c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode.Call Tone SettingMode/PowerMEMESCHI/LOWScanChannel ButtonCall Tone On/Vibrate OnCall Tone On/Vibrate Off
13Roger 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.To turn roger beep on or off:1. Press the Mode/Power button until the Roger Beep icon flashes. The current on or off setting is displayed.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select roger beep on or off.3. Choose one of the following:a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to Standby mode.c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode.Channel ButtonRoger Beep IconMode/PowerMEMESCHI/LOWScanChannel ButtonKey Tone On/Off •When Key Tone is On, an audible tone will sound each time a button is pressed.To turn key tone on or off:1. Current key tone status On/Off will flash.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select key tone on or off.3. Choose one of the following:a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to Standby mode.c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode.Mode/PowerMEMESCHI/LOWScanChannel Button
Pairing Bluetooth headset • To avoid pairing to wrong device, please switch off all other Bluetooth devices before pairing process.14Bluetooth On/Off •When Bluetooth is On, it can pair any compatible Bluetooth headset automatically. Once a Bluetooth headset connected, your microTALK®radio can be used “hands-free”, automatically transmitting when you speak to the microphone of the Bluetooth headset. You can set the iVOXsensitivity level for Microphone of Bluetooth Headset to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. (See page 15 for iVOX sensitivity settings.)To turn Bluetooth feature on or off:1. Press the Mode/Power button until the Bluetooth icon flashes on display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.2. Press either Channel Up or Channel Down button to select Bluetooth On or Off. 3. Choose one of the following:a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the Standby mode.b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to Standby mode.c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby mode.After turned on, a flashing Bluetooth icon is displayed, the radio is now in Standby Pairing mode.In order to save power, you may turn the Bluetooth feature Off if no BluetoothHeadset needed to connect.Bluetooth IconMode/PowerMEMESCHI/LOWScanChannel Button
15iVOX Sensitivity (For Bluetooth Headset) •You can set the iVOX sensitivity level for Microphone of Bluetooth Headset to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.To adjust iVOX sensitivity for Microphone of Bluetooth Headset:1. After connected to a Bluetooth headset, press the Mode/Power button until the Bluetooth icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed. (iVOX sensitivity level menu will be valid only when a Bluetooth headset connected.) The current iVOX sensitivity level is displayed with letters “A” and a Number 1 through 20, with Number 20 being the most sensitivity level and Number 1 being the least sensitivity level.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to change the setting.3. Press Scan button to save the current value of the sensitivity.1. Follow the Bluetooth headset manufacturer’s instruction to enable its Bluetooth function and enter to pairing mode.2. Once the Bluetooth function is enabled, the radio will try to search and pair any compatible Bluetooth headset. Successful pairing will be indicated by a solid Bluetooth icon displayed. Go to www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for compatibility information.3. Once a Bluetooth headset connected, iVOX mode is ready to use. You may speak to the microphone of the Bluetooth headset, it will be transmitting automatically.Bluetooth Icon (Flashing)Bluetooth Icon (Solid)Bluetooth Icon (Solid)iVOX Sensitivity LevelMode/PowerMEMESCHI/LOWScanChannel ButtonNote: The default iVOX sensitivity is 12axRangeI/LOWScanScan Button
16Channel Scan •Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan channels.To scan channels:1. Press and release the Scan button, the Scan icon and the channel numbers appear on the display.2. Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning channels.The radio ignores privacy codes while scanning channels.The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan all channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel for 4 seconds. During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel. Your radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode.b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning channels.c. Press and hold the Scan button to return to Standby.Scan ChannelsMEMESCHI/LOWScanChannel ButtonaxRangeI/LOWScanScan Button
Privacy Code Scan •Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes(either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83) within one channel. Only one set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time.To scan privacy codes:1. While in Standby mode, press and release the Scan button twice (CTCSS) or three times (DCS)until the CTCSS or DCS icon and numbers are flashing.2. Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning privacy codes within the selected channel.17The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when privacy code scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel/privacy code for 4 seconds. Select ChannelScan Privacy CodesaxRangeI/LOWScanScan ButtonMSCHI/LOWScanChannel ButtonDuring scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that privacy code within the selected channel. Your radio will remain on that privacy code and return to Standby mode.b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning.c. Press and hold the Scan button to return to Standby.
18Memory Scan •Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan the stored memory locations.(See page 10 for setting memory locations) To scan memory locations:1. Make sure 2 or more memory locations programmed already.2. Press and release the MEM/ESC button to enter Memory mode from Standby mode.Memory icon and the Memory Location show on the display.3. Press and release the Scan button, Scanicon and Memory icon will be displayedsimultaneously and then begin scanning stored channel locations.The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when Memory Scan is On.Your radio will continue to scan memory locations and stop as an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that stored channel/privacy code for 6 seconds.MEMESCMaxRangeHI/LOWSMEM/ESC ButtonaxRangeI/LOWScanScan ButtonMEMESCHI/LOWScanChannel Button
19Hazards Radio IconWScanChannel ButtonWeather ButtonNOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels •You can use your microTALK® radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area.To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:1. Press the Weather button until the All Hazards Radio icon and the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel are displayed.2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Downbutton to change All Hazards Radio channels.3. The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.4. To exit All Hazards Radio, press and hold the Weather button until “All Hazards Radio” icon is off.*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
20Weather (WX) Alert Mode •Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically receive NOAA weather signals and warnings from designated weather broadcast stations. If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to Weather and other emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA. To turn Weather Alert On or Off:1. Press the Weather button twice until the Weather Alert icon on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.2. Press the Channel Up and Channel Down button to turn Weather Alert On or Off.3. Press and hold the Weather button again to save the new setting and exit the Weather Alert Modeand return to Standby mode. Weather ButtonWeather Alert IconThis feature is set to OFF by default.Make sure the strongest Weather channel is selected for your area using the channel selection in the previous menu. WScanChannel ButtonAuthorized Accessories List •Batteries : 1000mAh 3XAA NiMH Battery(FB-49AAJ1000mAH 1.2V)Bluetooth: Bluetooth Headset PLANTRONICS M165/MOTOROLA H720X
Warranty & Trademark Acknowledgment 21General Specifications • FRS/GMRS Frequency Allocation and CompatibilityImportant: Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Channels may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency. For example, a Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel GMRS tuned to Channel 15. Please refer to the chart below for channel/ frequency number compatibility. A = Channel No. for 22 Channel FRS/GMRS ModelsB = Channel No. for 15 Channel GMRS ModelsC = Type of Radio ServiceD = Frequency in MHzE = Power OutputAB C D E1 1 FRS/GMRS 462.5625 High2 2 FRS/GMRS 462.5875 High3 3 FRS/GMRS 462.6125 High4 4 FRS/GMRS 462.6375 High5 5 FRS/GMRS 462.6625 High6 6 FRS/GMRS 462.6875 High7 7 FRS/GMRS 462.7125 High8 FRS 467.5625 Low9 FRS 467.5875 Low10 FRS 467.6125 Low11 FRS 467.6375 Low12 FRS 467.6625 Low13 FRS 467.6875 Low14 FRS 467.7125 Low15 11 GMRS 462.5500 High16 8 GMRS 462.5750 High17 12 GMRS 462.6000 High18 9 GMRS 462.6250 High19 13 GMRS 462.6500 High20 10 GMRS 462.6750 High21 14 GMRS 462.7000 High22 15 GMRS 462.7250 High
22IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED •This two-way radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. A user must be licensed prior to operating on Channels 1 through 7 on high power or 15 through 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules. Operation of this radio is subject to additional rules specified in 47 C.F.R. Part 95. Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC, which should be used for station identification when operating this radio. GMRS users should also cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of their transmission time. For licensing information and application forms, please call the FCC Hotline at 800-418-FORM. Request form #159 and form #605. Questions regarding the license application should be directed to the FCC at 888-CALL-FCC. Additional information is available on the FCC’s website at www.fcc.gov.Channel 1 through 7 on low power and channels 8 through 14 comprise the FRS (Family Radio Service). No license is required to operate on the FRS.WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Safety Information for microTALK® RadiosYour wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the talk button is pushed, it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices. ImportantFCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Cobra accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. Normal PositionHold the transmitter approximately 2 inches from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.MODEL PR561 BLT / PR 562 BLT:This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC rules, or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules.
23product. Cobra®, microTalk®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, and the snake designare registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.©2016 Altis Global Limited, Berkeley Lake, GA, USA. All rights reserved.7Limited One-Year WarrantyAltis Global Limited warrants that this product and the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date ofpurchaser, and is not transferable. If the product is under warranty, it will be repaired or exchanged depending on the model at Altis’ sole discretion. Such remedy may be your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty.The procedure for obtaining service and support, and the applicability of this warranty,will vary depending on the country or jurisdiction in which you purchase and utilize the product. For details on obtaining product service, support and warranty please visit www.cobrawalkietalkie.com.Provided that the product is utilized in the U.S.A., Altis will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective products, products or component parts upon delivery to the authorized Altis Global Limited Authorized Service Center, accompanied by proof of You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warrantyservice, but the return charges, to an address in the U.S.A., will be at Altis’ expense, if the product is under warranty.vary from state to state and country to country.Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any product damaged by accident; 2) In the event of misuse, ordinary wear, failure to follow directions, or improper maintenance of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs;3) If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed; 4) If the product was purchased or is utilized in a jurisdiction not covered by the limited warranty.purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Altis shall not be liable for any inconsequential or other damages, including without limitation, damages resulting from the loss of use or cost of installation.Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.Trademark AcknowledgmentFor Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.90-Day Warranty on Rechargeable BatteriesFor products purchased in the U.S.A. and Canada.Warranty & Trademark Acknowledgment
ISED Warning; This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s): 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. Cet appareil satisfait aux exigences des normes RSS d’Industrie Canada (utilisation sans licence) : L’utilisation de l’appareil est assujettie aux deux conditions suivantes : 1) Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférence dangereuse, et 2) Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, ceci incluant des interférences pouvant susciter un fonctionnement indésirable de l’appareil.

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