Cobra Electronics PR2000WX GMRS User Manual User Instructions
Cobra Electronics Corporation GMRS User Instructions
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User Instructions
Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 1 How to Use Your Cobra Professional 2-Way Radio Contents Features..................................................................................................1 The GMRS Story..................................................................................A1 FCC Warnings Included Accessories Controls & Indicators .......................................................................A2 Our Thanks to You .............................................................................A3 Customer Support..........................................................................A3 Operating your microTalk Battery Installation.........................................................................2 Turning On........................................................................................3 LCD Display.......................................................................................4 Auto Battery Power Saver............................................................5 Hi/Lo Power ......................................................................................5 Select Main Channel (1-7) ...........................................................6 Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38) ............................................7 Battery Low.......................................................................................9 Talking To Another Party .............................................................10 Talk Confirmation Tone ................................................................11 Listening For Another Party .......................................................11 Calling Another Party....................................................................12 Auto Squelch....................................................................................14 Maximum Range Extender .........................................................14 External Microphone/Speaker Jack .........................................15 Advanced Features ...........................................................................16 Listening to Weather Channels .................................................16 Programming Memory Locations ............................................20 Scan Function ..................................................................................26 Memory Scan Function ................................................................29 Tone Settings ...................................................................................31 Lock Function ..................................................................................33 Dual Watch........................................................................................34 microTalk Range ................................................................................37 Making Life Easier And Safer.......................................................38 Frequency Ranges.............................................................................40 Caring for Your microTalk .............................................................42 microTalk Professional Specifications ....................................43 Limited Two Year Warranty...........................................................44 Optional Accessories .......................................................................45 Order Form ...........................................................................................46 If You Think You Need Service .....................................Back Cover Features of This Product • UHF FM Frequencies • 10 Weather Channels • Weather Alert • No Air Time Fees • Up to 5 Mile Range • 15 GMRS Channels (7 shared FRS Channels) • 38 CTCSS Subchannels • LCD Function Display • Talk Confirmation Tone • Call/Ring Button • Auto Battery Saver Circuity • Auto Squelch • 10 Memory Locations • Memory Scan • Dual Watch • Channel and CTCSS Scan • Lock Key • Call Notification • Belt Clip • Rubberized Cabinet Grips Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 2 Operation Operation Install Batteries Battery Installation Turning On Your microTalk Professional Turning On Your microtalk Professional TURN KNOB CLOCKWISE Note Note Use high quality “AA” batteries, such as alkaline, NiMH or Ni-Cad. Whenever the unit is on, you can receive communications. Incorrect positioning can damage both the batteries and the unit. Turn the Volume control clockwise to switch power on. Set volume to desired level. Turn the Volume control counter-clockwise to turn power off. See Accessories on page 45. Charge ports are located on side of unit. Antenna Note When batteries are low or need charging the ( ) BATT LOW indicator will blink. Replace alkaline batteries. Pull lock tab down and lift door up (towards you) to remove battery cover. Insert six “AA” batteries. Position batteries according to polarity markings. The radio is equipped with a SMA female antenna connector and a matching UHF antenna. Place top of unit with antenna on connector, turning clockwise until tight. You can replace this antenna with an optional mobile antenna when using the radio inside a car, or a base antenna in a fixed location. Antenna PLACE ON CONNECTOR. TURN CLOCKWISE Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 4 Operation Operation Illuminating the Display Illuminating the Display PTT PRESS AND RELEASE MON Auto Battery Power Saver Auto Battery Power Saver Your microTalk Professional has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to P. SAVER mode. POWER SAVER Note The Auto Battery Save Circuit does not effect the unit’s ability to receive incoming transmissions. Press and release MON Button to illuminate display for ten seconds. MON The P. SAVER icon will flash. High/Low Power Switch High/Low Power Switch When in close proximity to other party, or during clear weather conditions you can switch from High to Low Power to extend battery life. Press & Release the lock button and it will switch from High to Low PRESS AND RELEASE QUICKLY Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 6 Operation Operation Select Channels Note Units must be on same channel and subchannels to communicate. Select Channels (1-15) Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38) Channels 1-7 are shared with FRS radios. 1 Turn on microTalk Professional. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on and the LCD will self-test for 3 seconds and then go to Operational Mode. The CTCSS (Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System) is a great convenience when you are in an area with many radios. It acts like a gate to transmissions from other radios. Once your radio is set to a CTCSS code, you will only hear transmissions from other radios on the same channel and the same CTCSS code. Note Press and hold Channel up or down Buttons for fast channel advance. PRESS UP OR DOWN Select CTCSS Subchannel Note CTCSS (Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System) is an advanced subcoding system that allows segmentation of a main channel. Turn on the microTalk Professional. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will self-test for 3 seconds and then go to Operational Mode. Note If you push and hold the Mode Button, the LCD display will cycle through the different functions. Select channel by pressing and releasing the Channel button up or down. PRESS UP OR DOWN Select main channel by pressing the Channel button up or down. continued Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 8 Operation Operation Select CTCSS Subchannel Select CTCSS Subchannel PRESS AND RELEASE Note Press and hold Channel Button up or down for fast channel advance. PRESS AND RELEASE When desired subchannel is displayed press and release Enter Button. If key audible tone is on, an audible tone will confirm your selection. Battery Low Battery Low Press and release Function Button. Small numbers flash next to channel display on LCD. Note When battery capacity is at the 1/4 level it is recommended that you replace alkaline batteries, or recharge (if you are using RECHARGEABLE batteries) using CA-45C charger adapter. PRESS UP OR DOWN When in normal use the ( ) icon may begin flashing. This is a warning to you that your batteries are getting low. Select subchannel number by pressing and releasing the Channel Button up or down. Replace alkaline batteries as soon as possible. Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 10 Operation Operation Talking to Another Party Talk Confirmation Tone Talk Confirmation Tone PRESS AND HOLD PTT Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the PTT Button. PTT This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it’s OK for them to begin talking. Note MON While PTT Button is depressed you cannot receive incoming calls. Press and hold PTT Button. The ( ) icon will appear. PTT Note When you release the PTT Button, the person you are talking to will hear a tone indicating that it’s ok to talk. See Talk Confirmation Tone section on page 11. Standby Mode Standby Mode When finished talking, 1 Release receive incoming transmissions. Hold mic about 2 inches from mouth. Speak in a normal voice. PTT PTT Button to Your microTalk Professional is always in the standby mode when the PTT Button is not pressed and you are not in function mode. See Advanced Features section on page 16. PTT RELEASE FOR RESPONSE PTT MON 10 Release PTT Button and listen for response. PTT 11 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 12 Operation Calling Another Party Operation Calling Another Party To alert another party that you wish to communicate: TURN KNOB CLOCKWISE PRESS AND RELEASE Turn on your microTalk Professional 2-way radio. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on. The LCD will self-test for 3 seconds and then to operational mode. PRESS UP OR DOWN 12 Press and release Call Button. The ( ) indicator icon will flash and the ( ) icon will remain on for 3 seconds. The unit you are calling will hear a 2 second ring tone. Your microTalk Professional is always in the standby mode when the PTT Button is not depressed. Note Your incoming “Call” audio ringing level is dependent on your unit’s volume setting. PTT Select desired channel by pressing and releasing Channel Button up or down. Both the calling and receiving units must be on same channel and subchannel for the call function to work. 13 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 14 Operation Auto Squelch Maximum Range Extender External Microphone/Speaker Jack Auto Squelch External Microphone/Speaker Jack Your microTalk Professional is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or if you have reached your range limit. Your microTalk Professional 2-Way Radio can be fitted with a variety of accessories, (not included) freeing your hands for other tasks. Maximum Range Extender External Microphone/ Speaker Jack To attach an external microphone/speaker accessory: Auto squelch can be temporarily removed to allow all signals to enter (Maximum Range Extender). SPK Note External microphone/speaker (item #FA-SM) is not included with this unit. See Accessories Section on page 45. PLUG IN HERE MIC PTT Note To learn more about the range of your microTalk Professional, see page 37. CHG MON PRESS AND HOLD Range is dependent on battery condition and geographic territory. Auto Monitor Press and hold to enter. MON Insert plug into of unit. SPK/MIC hole on side Button to allow all signals Auto Monitor When the signal you want to hear is consistently weak, you may place the radio in Maximum Range mode without having to constantly hold the button: Press and hold the Button for five seconds. You will hear an audible beep confirmation. To return to normal operation, momentarily press the Button again or change channels. MON MON 14 15 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 16 Advanced Features Listening to Weather Channels Advanced Features Listening to Weather Channels Turn on your microTalk Professional 2 -way radio. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on. The LCD will go through a 3 second self test and then go to operational mode. Listening to Weather Channels To exit weather reception, press the Enter Button. The radio will go to the last channel and CTCSS sub-channel. PRESS AND RELEASE PRESS AND RELEASE Press and release Function Button until weather icon appears. The last weather channel tuned will be displayed. Press Channel Button up or down to select the appropriate channels for your area. PRESS AND RELEASE 16 17 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 18 Advanced Features Turning Weather Alert ON or OFF Advanced Features Turning Weather Alert ON or OFF Press flashes. Function Button until ( Advanced Features ) icon Advanced Features Your microTalk Professional has many advanced features not found on other 2-way radios. These include: • 10 Memory Storage Location and Recall • Memory Scan • Dual Watch PRESS AND RELEASE 2 Push Channel Button to switch between ON or OFF Then press Enter to lock in selection. The radio will double beep to confirm. The ( • Channel/Sub Channel Scan • Tone Indicator Settings: – Key Stroke Tone – Talk Confirmation Tone • Lock Key ) icon will flash to show it is enabled. PRESS AND RELEASE Weather Alert Weather Alert A tone alert will be automatic when NOAA activates emergency weather notification. 18 continued 19 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 20 Advanced Features Advanced Features Programming Memory Locations Programming Memory Locations Programming Memory Locations continued Programming Memory Locations Your microTalk Professional has 10 memory (0-9) locations for storing your most frequently used channels. Turn on microTalk Professional. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go through a 3 second self-test and then go to Operational Mode. PRESS AND RELEASE PRESS AND RELEASE Press and release Function Button again. Main Channel and (MEM ) Icon will flash. PRESS AND RELEASE Note Once you enter memory mode you can talk and listen to any channel you select after programming is complete. See Using Memory Locations section on page 24. Press and release Function Button until (MEM ) icon and a memory location flashes. PRESS AND RELEASE 20 Select desired main channel you wish to store (1-15) by pressing Channel Button up or down. Select memory location you wish to change by pressing Channel Button up or down. 21 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 22 Advanced Features Advanced Features Programming Memory Locations continued Programming Memory Locations Programming Memory Locations Your microTalk Professional will stay in the subchannel section until you: PRESS AND RELEASE Press and hold the Up/ Down channel button for fast channel advance. Press the Function button to set the main channel in memory and move to subchannel selection. The subchannel begins flashing. The (MEM ) icon will remain flashing. Note or... Note Press and release Enter Button to return to Operational Mode. If you push and hold the Function Button, the LCD display will cycle through the different functions. Press and release Function Button to proceed to next Function Mode (Scan). PRESS AND RELEASE Note You can push and hold the Talk Button to begin talking anytime. 22 Select desired subchannel you wish to store (00-38) by pushing Channel Button up or down. 23 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 24 Advanced Features Using Memory Locations Advanced Features Memory Channel Recall/Talk Using Memory Locations continued Using Memory Locations To recall a channel in memory: PRESS AND HOLD PTT PRESS AND RELEASE Press and hold PTT button and talk. Your radio will stay on this recalled location until you exit out of memory function mode. Repeat step 2 for recalling other memory locations. Press and release Function Button until (MEM ) icon and a memory location flashes. PRESS AND RELEASE MON To exit the Memory Mode and return to Operational Mode: Select desired memory location you wish to recall (0-9) by pushing the Channel button. PRESS AND RELEASE 24 PTT Press and release Enter button. 25 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 26 Advanced Features Scan Function Advanced Features Scan Function Scan Function continued Scan Function Turn on microTalk Professional. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go through a 3 second self-test and then go to Operational Mode. Note The microTalk Professional “zeros out” the subchannels to allow scanning of the main channels. PRESS PRESS AND RELEASE Press and release Function button until ( SCAN ) icon and Main Channel flashes. Press Channel button and the unit will begin scanning the main channels. Unit will continue to scan all main channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your microTalk Professional will pick it up for 10 seconds. Within 10 seconds you can: Press and hold Talk button and talk. Your radio will return to operational mode on that channel. or... PTT Press channel. or... 26 Channel button to rescan the main Proceed to subchannel scan on next page. 27 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 28 Advanced Features Advanced Features Memory Scan Function To scan subchannels: Note If you wish to proceed to the next function mode,push and release Function Button. (Memory Scan). Memory Scan conveniently allows you to access frequently used channel and sub-channel combinations. PRESS AND RELEASE Turn on your microTalk Professional 2- way radio. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on. The LCD will go through a 3 second self test and then go to operational mode. Press and release Function Button and subchannel and scan icon will flash. PRESS AND RELEASE PRESS Press and release Function Button until MEM and SCAN icons flash. Press and release Channel button and subchannel scanning begins and stops when an incoming transmission is detected. Your microTalk Professional will pick it up for 10 seconds. Within 10 seconds you can: Press and hold Talk Button and talk.Your radio will return to operational mode on that channel. or, To exit the Scan Mode and return to Operational Mode, press and release Enter Button. 28 29 Memory Scan Function Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 30 Advanced Features Memory Scan Function Advanced Features Memory Scan Function continued Button Tone Button Tone Settings Note PRESS AND HOLD PRESS AND RELEASE Press Channel button to begin the scan mode. The radio will stop at the first memory location for 1/2 second. When pressing the radio button,the user will now hear an audible tone. To activate press Enter Button until confirmation beep and ( BEEP ) icon appears. To deactivate press Enter Button until confirmation beep and ( BEEP ) icon disappears. • If no signal is detected it will move on. Talk Confirmation Tone Indicator • If a signal is detected, it will stay at that location for 10 seconds. If you want to stay at that location for more than 10 seconds, press and release the PTT button. To temporarily eliminate the Talk Confirmation Tone: PRESS AND RELEASE 30 Press Function Button until flashes. 31 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 32 Advanced Features Advanced Features Lock Function Lock Function The purpose of the Lock Function is to lock most buttons to avoid accidental operation. PRESS AND RELEASE To engage the Lock Function: Note Call Button, MON Button and PTT Button do not lock and are fully operational while the unit is locked. Press Channel Button up or down to turn on or off. To set option: 32 Press Enter Button. This will immediately enter new setting and return to operational mode. Press Function Button. This will enter new setting and go to new Function Mode; Wait 10 seconds. It will go to Operational Mode with new setting. PRESS AND RELEASE The unit cannot lock while in Function Mode. Press and hold for one second Lock Button. If the Beep Function is ON you will hear an audible confirmation. Most buttons are locked. To “unlock” press and hold for one second Lock Button again. If the Beep Function is ON you will hear an audible confirmation. Buttons are “unlocked.” 33 Advanced Features Advanced Features Dual Watch Function Press Function Button to set CTCSS. CTCSS channel numbers will flash. Press Channel Button up and down to select CTCSS. Press Enter Button. This will store the second channel and CTCSS and start Dual Watch. To terminate Dual Watch and go to Normal Mode, press Enter or PTT Button. 34 35
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