Cobra Electronics PR255 FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER User Manual 250WX
Cobra Electronics Corporation FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER 250WX
USERS MANUAL
English
Introduction
©2005 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
Making Life Easier and Safer
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. 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. Central Time,
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
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TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
PR 650 WX
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Version A
The Cobra line of quality products includes:
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Product Features
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Backlit LCD Display
Receive/
Transmit Icon
Low
Power
Icon
Roger Beep Icon
Battery Low
Indicator
Lock
Icon
Power
Saver Icon
Channel
Numbers
CTCSS Privacy
Code Numbers
Features
•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)
•Scan
Channel,
privacy code
•Backlit LCD Display
•Call Alert
Five selectable
tones
•Button Lock
•Speaker/
Microphone/
Charge Jack
•Roger Beep
Selectable On/Off
•Battery/Power Saver
•Keystroke Tones
•Auto Squelch
•Maximum
Range Extender
•Belt Clip
Important FCC Licensing Information
This radio operates on General Mobile Radio
Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
license. See page 15 for licensing and other
related information.
Maximum range may vary and is based on
unobstructed line-of-sight communication
under ideal conditions.
Battery
Compartment
Battery Door
Latch
Belt Clip
Wrist Strap
Connection
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Backlit
LCD
Display
Channel
Up/Down
Buttons
Speaker/
Microphone
Call
Button
Antenna
Lock
Button
Volume
Up/Down
Buttons
External Speaker/
Microphone/
Charge Jack
Light/
Max Range
Button
Talk
Button
Mode/Power
Button
VOX
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Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s) & Charger •
For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra microTALK®radios
and charger, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first
consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer
purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.
Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective
microTALK®radios, chargers, products or component parts upon delivery
to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of the date
of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for
warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense,
if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may
varyfrom state to state.
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any product
damaged by accident; 2) In the event of misuse or abuse 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 owner of the product
resides outside the U.S.A.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages;
including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of
installation.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.
90-Day Warranty on GA-3ANC Rechargeable Batteries
For products purchased in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Trademark Acknowledgement •
Cobra®,microTALK®,Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®,VibrAlert®
and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics
Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark
of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Warranty and Trademark
Acknowledgement
Warranty
Scan Icon
NOAA All
Hazards Radio
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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.
Rechargeable Batteries and
Charger •
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 four (4) AAA rechargeable
batteries (also works with non-rechargeable
alkaline batteries). Position batteries
according to polarity markings.
4. Replace batterycompartment cover and
belt clip.
Tocharge batteries in radio:
1. Check to see that the batteries have been
inserted properly.See above for battery
installation instructions.
2. Insert round connector of wall charger/adapter into the charge
jack located at the top of the radio. The wall charger/adapter has
two round connectors which enables you to charge either one or
two radios at a time.
3. Plug the wall charger/adapter into electrical outlet.
It normally takes 15 hours to fully recharge batteries. It is not
recommended to recharge batteries more than 24 hours. Estimated
operation time on a full charge is 8 hours.
Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and wall
charger/adapter for recharging your Cobra microTALK®radio.
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used.
Insert Batteries
Pull Up Lock Latch
Remove Belt Clip
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Communicating with Another Person •
To talk to another person:
1. Press and hold the Talk button.
2. With the microphone about two inches
(five 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.
Channels •
To 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 14 for FRS/GMRS frequency
allocations and compatibility charts.
Channel Button
Channel Number
Talk Button
Two Inches (five
cm) from Mouth
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Turning on Your microTALK®Radio •
To turn on your radio:
–Press and hold the Mode/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/Power 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 10 seconds, the radio will
automatically switch to BatterySave 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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Mode/Power Button
Battery Low
Battery Save Mode
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The Basics to Get You Started
Your microTALK®radio is easy to use.
To get started, simply:
1. Press and hold the Mode/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.
Auto Squelch/Maximum Range •
Your microTALK®radio is equipped with Auto Squelch,
which automatically shuts 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 the Light/Max Range button for
less than five seconds.
If you hear two beeps, you have turned
the maximum range extender on (see below).
To turn maximum range extender on:
–Press and hold the Light/Max Range button
for at least five seconds until you hear
two beeps which indicates the maximum
range extender is on.
To turn maximum range extender off:
–Press and release the Light/Max Range
button or change channels.
Lock Function •
The Lock function locks the Channel Up,Channel Down and
Mode/Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.
Toturn the lock on or off:
–Press and hold the Lock button for
two seconds.
Adouble beep sound is used to confirm your
lock on or off request. When in Lock mode,
the Lock icon will be displayed.
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Lock Icon
Lock Button
Light/Max Range
Using Your Radio
Operation
Listening for a Response •
When you are finished talking:
–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 •
To adjust the volume:
–Press the Volume Up or Volume
Down button.
Adouble beep sound is used to indicate
the minimum and maximum volume levels
(1 through 8).
Call Button •
To alert another person that you are calling:
–Press and release the Call button.
The other person will hear a two second call
tone. This tone is used only to establish voice
communications.
See page 13 on how to select between
five call tone settings.
Display Illumination •
To illuminate your display:
–Press and release the Light/Max Range button
to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.
Light/Max Range
Listening
Call Button
Volume Button
Volume Level
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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 Privacy Code
Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels
Set Vox On/Off
Set Vox Sensitivity
Set Channel Scan
Set Privacy Code Scan
Set Call Tones
Set Roger Beep on/off
CTCSS Privacy Codes •
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.
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 channel, press the Mode/
Power button until the small numbers next
to the channel number flash on the LCD.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select a privacy code. You can
hold the Channel Up or Channel Down
button for fast advance.
3. When your desired privacy code is displayed:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
new setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Lock button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds
to enter the new setting and return to
Standby mode.
PrivacyCode
Mode/Power Button
Channel Button
Mode/Power Button
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Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack •
Your microTALK®radio can be fitted with an external
Speaker/Microphone,freeing your hands for other tasks.
This same jack also serves as the connecting point for
awall charger/adapter.
To attach a speaker/microphone:
1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge
tab on top of your microTALK®radio.
2. Insert the plug into the speaker/
microphone/charge jack.
To connect a wall charger/adapter:
1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge
tab on top of your microTALK®radio.
2. Insert the wall charger/adapter plug
into the speaker/microphone/charge jack.
See Page 1 for batteries and charger
instructions.
microTALK®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 5 for details.
Reduced Range
Reduced Range
Maximum Range
Speaker/Microphone/
Charge Jack
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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 “LE” and a Number
1through 5, with Number 5 being the
most sensitive level and Number 1
being the least sensitive level.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to change the setting.
3. Choose one (1) of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter
the selected setting and proceed to other
functions.
b. Press the Lock button to enter the selected
setting and return to Standby mode.
Channel Scan •
Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan channels.
To scan channels:
1. Press the Mode/Power button until the
Scan icon and the channel numbers flash
on the display.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to begin scanning channels.
The radio ignores specific 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 10 seconds.
While setting channel scan, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds
your radio will automatically return to Standby mode on the channel or
channel/privacy code displayed before you entered mode functions.
Operation Mode Functions
NOAA* 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 Mode button until the All Hazards
Radio icon and the currently selected All
Hazards Radio channel is displayed.
2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to change All Hazards Radio channels.
The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be
displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to proceed
to other functions.
b. Press the Lock button to exit All Hazards
Radio channels mode and return to
Standby mode.
*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
Voice 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
Off setting is displayed.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to turn VOX On or Off.
3. Choose one (1) of the following:
a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
selected On or Off setting and proceed
to other functions.
b. Press the Lock button to enter the
selected On or Off setting and return
to Standby mode.
Mode/Power Button
Channel Button
Scan Channels
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Mode/Power Button
Channel Button
VOXIcon
Mode/Power Button
Channel Button
VOX Sensitivity Level
Mode/Power Button
Channel Button
Hazards Radio Icon
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Privacy Code Scan •
Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes
(00 through 38) within one channel.
To scan privacy codes:
1. While in Standby mode, press the
Channel Up or Channel Down button
to choose the channel on which you
wish to scan privacy codes.
2. Press the Mode/Power button until
the Scan icon and the privacy code
numbers flash on the display.
3. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to begin scanning privacy codes
within the channel you selected.
The 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
10 seconds.
While setting privacy code scan, if you do not
press any buttons for 15 seconds your radio
will automatically return to Standby mode on
the channel/privacy code that was displayed
before you entered mode functions.
Mode Functions
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.
If you press the Talk button while scanning and not within
10 seconds of receiving a transmission, you will transmit
on the channel on which you last received a transmission.
This will return the radio to Standby mode.
If you do not press any button within 10 seconds,
your radio will automatically resume scanning channels.
During scanning (while not receiving a transmission),
you can choose from the following:
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the
channel or channel/privacy code that was displayed before
you entered mode functions or the channel on which,
during scanning, you last received a transmission.
This will return the radio to Standby mode.
b. Press the Mode/Power button to proceed to set privacy
code scan on the channel that was either displayed before
you entered mode functions or on which, during channel
scanning, you last received a transmission (see page 11
for further details).
c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby mode on the
channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered
mode functions or the channel on which, during scanning,
you last transmitted or received.
Channel Button
Mode/Power Button
Select Channel
Scan PrivacyCodes
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Operation Mode Functions
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Mode Functions
Operation
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/privacy code. Your radio will remain on that
channel/privacy code and return to Standby mode.
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to
resume scanning privacy codes.
If you press the Talk button while scanning and not within
10 seconds of receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the
channel/privacy code on which you last received a transmission.
This will return the radio to Standby mode.
If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, your
radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes.
During scanning (while not receiving a transmission),
you can choose from the following:
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on
the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you
entered mode functions or the channel/privacy code on
which, during scanning, you last received a transmission.
This will return the radio to Standby mode.
b. Press the Mode/Power button to proceed to other functions.
c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby mode on the
channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered
mode functions or the channel/privacy code on which,
during scanning, you last transmitted or received.
Call Tone Setting
Mode/Power Button
Channel Button
Roger Beep Off
Mode/Power Button
Channel Button
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Five Call Tone Settings •
You can choose between five different Call Tone Settings to
transmit a unique 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 05) is displayed. The current
call tone will sound for one second.
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 the Lock button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
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.
Toturn 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 return to Standby mode.
b. Press the Lock button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
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IMPORTANT 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
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’swebsite at www.fcc.gov.
Safety Information for microTALK®Radios
Your 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 Commission (FCC) adopted
RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices.
Important:
FCC 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 Position:
Hold the transmitter approximately two inches from your face and
speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.
This device complies with part15 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
Cobramay 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.
General Specifications •
FRS/GMRS Frequency
Allocation and Compatibility
Important: 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 Models
B = Channel No. for 15 Channel GMRS Models
C=Type of Radio Service
D=Frequency in MHz
E=Power Output
A B C D E
1 1 FRS/GMRS 462.5625 High
2 2 FRS/GMRS 462.5875 High
33 FRS/GMRS 462.6125 High
4 4 FRS/GMRS 462.6375 High
5 5 FRS/GMRS 462.6625 High
6 6 FRS/GMRS 462.6875 High
7 7 FRS/GMRS 462.7125 High
8FRS 467.5625 Low
9FRS 467.5875 Low
10 FRS 467.6125 Low
11 FRS 467.6375 Low
12 FRS 467.6625 Low
13 FRS 467.6875 Low
14 FRS 467.7125 Low
15 11 GMRS 462.5500 High
16 8 GMRS 462.5750 High
17 12 GMRS 462.6000 High
18 9 GMRS 462.6250 High
19 13 GMRS 462.6500 High
20 10 GMRS 462.6750 High
21 14 GMRS 462.7000 High
22 15 GMRS 462.7250 High
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Product Service Questions •
If you have any questions about operation or installing
your new Cobra product, or if you are missing parts…
Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT
TO THE STORE! See customer assistance on page A1.
For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first
before sending your radio. This will ensure the fastest turn-around
time on your repair. You may be asked to send your radio to the
Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following to have
the product serviced and returned.
1) For warranty repair include some form of proof-of-purchase,
such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt.
If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.
2) Send the entire product.
3) Enclose a description of what is happening with the radio.
Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where
the radio is to be returned.
4) Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible,
use the original packing material.
5) Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such
as United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in
transit to Cobra FactoryService, Cobra Electronics Corporation,
6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.
6) If the radio is in warranty, upon receipt of your radio it will
either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model.
Please allow approximately three to four weeks before
contacting Cobra for status. If the radio is out of warranty,
aletter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair
charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions,
please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.
For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your local dealer for product service information.
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