Cobra Electronics PR330C FRS/GMRS Transceiver User Manual PR330 Eng Spa qx

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User Instructions

FPOOperating Instructions for Your Cobra® microTALK®2-WAY RADIO MODEL PR 330Instrucciones de uso delRADIO BIDIRECCIONAL MODELO PR 330Cobra® microTALK®Nothing comes close to a Cobra™Nada se compara a Cobra™English, pages 1-16Español, páginas 17-30
Product Features• TWO-WAY RADIO with up to a 2 mile (3 km) range• 22 CHANNELS• 38 CTCSS PRIVACY CODES• UHF FM frequencies• BACKLIT LCD display• EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE jack• 10 MEMORY LOCATIONS• FULL CHANNEL/CTCSS SCAN• MEMORY SCAN• DUAL WATCH• MAXIMUM RANGE extender• 5 CALL SIGNAL SELECTIONS• VOX MODE for hands-free transmissions• selectable "ROGER BEEP" confirmation tone• selectable KEYSTROKE TONES• AUTO SQUELCH• CALL ALERT• BATTERY SAVER circuitry• LOCK button• BELT CLIP• WRIST STRAP• WATER RESISTANTInstalling or Replacing Batteries1. Pull down the LOCK tab to remove the battery compartment cover.2. Insert four AAA batteries. (Always use highquality alkaline batteries.) Position batteriesaccording to polarity markings. (NOTE: See page 16 for information aboutoptional battery pack and desktop chargeraccessories.)PRODUCT FEATURES ENGLISH1OPERATIONENGLISH2ON-OFF/POWER buttonbacklit LCD displayLOCK buttonMODE buttonVOLUME UP& DOWNbuttonsCHANNEL SELECT buttonsspeaker/microphonebelt clipCALL buttonTALKbuttonLIGHT/MAXRANGEbuttonAntennaLock tabbattery compartmentbattery charger padsLOCK tabexternal speaker/microphone jackLIGHT/MAXRANGE buttonTALKbuttonImportantFCC LicensingInformationThe PR 330 radiooperates on GeneralMobile Radio Service(GMRS) frequencieswhich require a FederalCommunicationsCommission (FCC)license. See page 15 forlicensing and additionalinformation.BACKLIT LCD DISPLAYreceive/transmittower iconCTCSS PrivacyCode numbersmemory location memory icon vox iconkey lock iconroger beep iconkeystroke tones iconDual Watch iconpower saver iconbattery level metermain channelnumbers feature on/off iconsscan icon
OPERATIONSelecting a CTCSS Privacy CodeCTCSS (Continous Tone Coded SquelchSystem) is an advanced tone coding systemallowing you to select one of 38 privacy codesto reduce interference from other users on thechannel. (NOTE: If you are using a privacycode, both radios must be tuned to the samechannel and privacy code to communicate.Each channel will remember the last privacycode you selected.) To select a privacy code:1. After selecting a main channel, press andrelease the MODE button. A small numberwill flash next to the channel in the LCD.2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up ordown to select a privacy code. You can holdthe button up or down for fast advance.3. When your desired privacy code is displayed,press and release the LOCK button or press the MODE button to enter selection and go to the next function.Calling Another PersonTo alert another person that you are calling:1. Press and release the CALL button. The otherperson will hear a 2-second ringing tone.You cannot send or receive transmissionsduring the 2-second call tone. (See page 13 for instructions on how to select between 5 call tone settings.)OPERATIONENGLISH4CALL buttonMODE buttonCHANNEL UPCHANNELDOWNTurning On Your microTALK®Radio1. Press and hold the ON/OFF POWER button for 2 seconds. A series of audibletones will indicate the radio is on.2. Your microTALK®is now in Standby mode,ready to receive transmissions. The radio isalways in Standby mode except when theTALK, CALL, or MODE buttons are pressed.(For Advanced Features accessed throughthe MODE button, see page 7.)Illuminating the Display1. Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGEbutton to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.Battery IndicatorWhen only onesegment of the batteryindicator is blinking,the battery power islow and you shouldrecharge your battery pack or change yourAAA alkaline batteries.Auto Battery SaveYour microTALK®radio has a unique circuitdesigned to extend battery life. If there are notransmissions within 10 seconds, the unit willautomatically switch to Battery Save modeand POWER SAVER willappear in the display.This will not affect theunit’s ability to receiveincoming transmissions.Selecting a Channel1. With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by pushing the CHANNEL UPor CHANNEL DOWN button. (NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.)ENGLISH3ON-OFF/POWER buttonLIGHT/MAX RANGEbuttonCHANNEL UPCHANNELDOWNMODE buttonLOCKbutton
OPERATIONUsing the Lock FunctionThe Lock function locks the CHANNEL, MODE,and POWER buttons to prevent accidentaloperation. To use the Lock function:1. While in Standby mode, press and holdthe LOCK button for one second. The Lock icon will be visible when the unit is locked. Buttons that are NOT locked are the CALL,VOLUME, LIGHT/MAX RANGE, and TALKbuttons, which are all fully functional whilethe unit is locked.2. To “unlock” buttons, press and release the LOCK button again. The Lock icondisappears and all buttons will beunlocked.External Speaker/Microphone JackYour microTALK®radio can be fitted with anexternal speaker/microphone, freeing yourhands for other tasks. See page 16 foroptional accessories. To attach an externalspeaker/microphone:1. Open the SPKR/MIC tab on top of the unit.2. Insert the plug into the SPKR/MIC jack.Using the MODE buttonThe MODE button allows you to use andprogram the various functions of yourmicroTALK®radio. If you press and hold theMODE button, the LCD will cycle through thedifferent functions.OPERATIONENGLISH6external microphonespeakerspeaker/microphonejackLOCK buttonMODE buttonTalking to Another Person1. Press andhold the TALK button.2. With the microphoneabout 2 inches (5 cm)from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.3. Release the button when you’re finishedtalking and listen for a response. You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the TALK button.“Roger Beep” Confirmation ToneYour listener will hear an audible tone when yourelease the TALK button. This alerts the other partythat you are finished talking and it is OK for themto speak. (NOTE:The Roger Beep can be turnedoff and on, see page 12.)Listening for a ResponseWhen you are finished talking:1. Release the TALK button to receive incomingtransmissions. The radio is always in Standbymode except when the TALK, CALL, or MODEbuttons are pressed.2. Adjust the volume by pressing and holdingthe VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN buttons.Auto SquelchYour microTALK®radio is equipped with AutoSquelch, which automatically shuts off weaktransmissions and unwanted noise due toterrain, conditions, or if you’ve reached yourmaximum range limit. (NOTE: To learn moreabout the range of your microTALK®radio, see page 13.)Maximum Range ExtenderYou can temporarily turn off Auto Squelch,allowing all signals to be received andextending the maximum range of your radio:1. Press and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGEbutton for 5 seconds. You will hear 2 beeps indicating that Maximum RangeExtender is on.2. To turn Maximum Range Extender off, pressand hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for1 second, or change channels.ENGLISH52 inches awayTALK button LIGHT/MAXRANGE button
OPERATIONUsing VOX ModeIn VOX mode, your microTALK®can be used"hands-free," automatically transmitting whenyou speak. To turn VOX mode on and off:1. Press the MODE button until the VOX iconflashes and the current setting ("on" or"off") is displayed.2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up ordown to turn VOX mode on or off.3. Press and release the LOCK button to enterthe new setting, or press the MODE buttonto enter the new setting and proceed toother functions.Setting the VOX Sensitivity LevelYou can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit thevolume of your voice and avoid transmissionstriggered by background noise. To set thesensitivity:1. Press the MODE button until the VOX icon flashes and the number for the current sensitivity level is displayed next to the letter L (level 5 = most sensitive,level 1 = least sensitive).2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up ordown to change the setting.3. Press and release the LOCK button to enterthe new setting, or press the MODE buttonto enter the new setting and proceed toother functions.ENGLISH7MODEbuttonLOCK button MODE buttonCHANNELUPCHANNELDOWNCHANNELUPCHANNELDOWNMODEbuttonLOCK button MODE buttonOPERATIONProgramming MemoryLocationsYour microTALK®radio has 10 memorylocations (0-9) for storing your mostfrequently used channels and privacy codes.To program locations:1. Push the MODEbutton until theMemory icon and the memory location flashes.2. Select the memorylocation you wish tochange by pushingthe CHANNEL SELECTbutton up or down.3. Press and releasethe MODE button again. The Memory iconand the main channel number will flash.4.Select the main channel you wish to store bypushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up ordown.5. Press the MODE button again to store themain channel in memory and move toprivacy code selection. The privacy codenumber begins flashing and the Memoryicon continues to flash.6. Select the privacy code (0-38) you wish to store by pushing the CHANNELSELECT button up or down.7. Press the TALK buttonto transmit on yourselected channel andprivacy code, which will be stored into the memory locationyou are using.8. Press and release the LOCK button toreturn to Standby mode at your newmemory location, or press and release theMODE button to save the memory locationand proceed to other functions.ENGLISH8MODEbuttonTALK buttonMODE buttonMODE buttonLOCKbutton MODE buttonCHANNEL SELECT button
OPERATIONOPERATIONUsing the Scan Function(continued)To scan privacy codes:1. While in Standby mode, press the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down tochoose the main channel you wish to scan.2. Press the MODE button until the Scan icon and the privacy code number flashes.3. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down and the unit will begin scanning privacy codes within the main channel you selected.4. The radio will continue to scan privacycodes and stop if an incomingtransmission is detected. The unit willremain on that code for 10 seconds.During that time you can:a) Press and hold the TALK button and talk.The radio will remain on that channel andprivacy code, then return to Standby mode.b) Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up ordown to resume scanning privacy codes.c) Press the MODE button to proceed to memory location scanning.If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automaticallyresume scanning privacy codes.To scan memory locations:1. Press the MODE button until the Scan icon,Memory Location icon and memorylocation number flashes.2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up ordown and the unit will begin scanningmemory locations.ENGLISH10MODE buttonTALK buttonMODE buttonCHANNEL SELECTbuttonCHANNEL SELECT buttonMODE buttonRecalling Memory LocationsTo recall a channel you have stored in amemory location:1. Press the MODE button until the Memoryicon and a memory location flashes.2. Select your desiredmemory location by pushing theCHANNEL SELECTbutton up or down.Press the LOCK button to enter your selection. To go on to the nextfunction withoutselecting a memory location, press the MODE button.3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to recall othermemory locations.Using the Scan FunctionYour microTALK®radio can automatically scan main channels (1-22), the privacy codes (0-38) within one main channel, or memory locations.To scan main channels:1. Press the MODE button until the Scan iconand main channel number flashes.2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down and the unit will begin scanningthe main channels. (NOTE: The unit“ignores” privacy codes while scanning main channels.)3. The radio will continue to scan all mainchannels and stop if an incomingtransmission is detected. The unit willremain on that channel for 10 seconds.During that time you can:a) Press and hold the TALK button and talk. The radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode.b) Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to resume scanning mainchannels.c) Press the MODE button to proceed to privacy code scanning (see followingpage).If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automaticallyresume scanning main channels.ENGLISH9MODE buttonCHANNEL SELECT buttonMODE buttonLOCKbuttonCHANNEL SELECT button
3. The radio will continue to scan all memorylocations and stop if an incomingtransmission is detected. The unit willremain on that location for 10 seconds.During that time you can:a) Press and hold the TALK button andtalk. The radio will remain on that memory location channel and return toStandby mode.b) Push theCHANNEL SELECTbutton up or downto resume scanningmemory locations.c) Press the MODEbutton to proceed to other functions.If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automaticallyresume scanning memory locations.Setting Dual WatchDual watch allows you to simultaneouslymonitor any two channels/privacy codes you select. To program Dual Watch:1. Select the first channel and privacy codeyou wish to monitor. (To review, see pages 3-4.)2. Press the MODE button until the DualWatch icon flashes.3. Push the CHANNELSELECT button up ordown to select thesecond channel you wish to monitor.4. Press the MODEbutton. The privacy code flashes.5. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up ordown to select the second privacy code.6. Press and release the LOCK button to storethe second channel/privacy code andengage Dual Watch.7. To terminate DualWatch and return tonormal Standbymode, press and release the LOCK, TALK orMODE button.OPERATIONENGLISHOPERATION ENGLISHTurning Roger Beep Off and OnWith Roger Beep turned on, your listener will hear an audible tone when you releasethe TALK button. To change Roger Beep mode:1. Press the MODE button until the RogerBeep icon flashes and the current setting(“on” or “off”) is displayed.2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up ordown to turn Roger Beep on or off.3. To enter the new setting you can press andrelease the LOCK button, or press nobuttons for 15 seconds. Press the MODEbutton to enter the new setting andproceed to other functions.Turning Keystroke Tones Off and OnWith Keystroke Tones turned on, your unit willsound beeps each time you press a button orchange a setting. To change Keystroke Tonesmode:1. Press the MODE button until the Keystroketones icon flashes and the current setting(“on” or “off”) is displayed.2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up ordown to turn Keystroke Tones on or off.3. To enter the new setting you can press andrelease the LOCK button, or press nobuttons for 15 seconds. Press the MODEbutton to enter the new setting andproceed to other functions.12MODE buttonCHANNEL UPCHANNEL DOWNMODE button11MODE buttonMODE buttonCHANNEL SELECT buttonCHANNEL SELECT buttonTALK buttonLOCK buttonMODE buttonLOCKbutton MODE buttonLOCKbuttonCHANNEL UPCHANNEL DOWN
OPERATION LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY •CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE14Customer AssistanceAfter reading this owner’s manual, if you have any questionsabout installing or operating your microTALK®radio, or if youare missing any parts, please contact Cobra®first. Do notreturn this product to the store. Cobra®Electronics offers thefollowing customer support services.•Automated Help Desk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087.•Customer Service Operators are available at773-889-3087 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CSTMonday through Friday (except holidays).•Questions can be faxed to 773-622-2269.•Technical assistance is available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at www.cobra.com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobra.com.If your product should require factory service please call Cobra®first before sending your unit in. This willensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra®factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following in order to have the product serviced and returned.1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbonof 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 unit. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the unit is to be returned.4. Pack unit 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 First Class Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra®Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,6500 West Cortland Street,Chicago, IL 60707 USA.6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3-4 weeks before contacting us for status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter 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 IN U.S.A.Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra®PRRadios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of two (2) years 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 PR radios, 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 copyof a sales receipt.You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges willbe at Cobra's expense, if the product is repaired or replacedunder warranty.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may alsohave other rights which vary from state to state.Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply 1) to any productdamaged by accident; 2) in the event of misuse or abuse of theproduct 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 merchantabilityand 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, withoutlimitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.Some states do not allow limitations on how long an impliedwarranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitationsmay not apply to you.Changing Call Tone SettingsYou can choose between five different calltone settings to transmit a unique call alert. To select a call tone setting:1. With the power turned off, press and hold the CALL button as you turn thepower on. The number of the current calltone setting will flash and the tone willsound for one second.2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up ordown to hear the othercall tone settings.3. With the number ofyour desired calltone settingdisplayed, press andrelease the TALKbutton or LOCKbutton. Your selection will be entered.4. If no buttons are pushed for 15 seconds,the unit will automatically enter the lastcall tone pattern that was displayed.microTALK®RangeYour microTALK®radio has a range of up to 2 miles (3 km). Your range will varydepending on terrain and conditions. In flat,open country your radio will operate atmaximum range. Buildings and foliage in thepath of the signal can reduce the range.Dense foliage and hilly terrain will furtherreduce the signal.Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using Maximum Range Extender.(See page 5.)ENGLISH13CALL buttonPOWER buttonCHANNELUPCHANNELDOWNLOCKbutton
15ACCESSORIES • ORDER FORMENGLISHVox Headset MicMA-VOX Ear Bud Mic with PTTMA-EBMLapel Speaker/Microphone MA-SMReplacement Belt ClipFA-BC42 Port Desktop NiMH ChargerFA-CFNiMH RechargeableBattery PackFA-BPFCC INFORMATION •SPECIFICATIONSA. FRS/GMRS FREQUENCY ALLOCATION AND COMPATIBILITYImportant: Please note that Cobra®GMRS models other than the PR 330, PR 950 DX and PR 1100 WX may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency. For example, Cobra®model PR 1000 would need to be tuned to channel 8 in order tocommunicate with the PR 330 tuned to channel 15. Please refer to the chart below for channel/frequency number compatibility.PR 330 Channel No. for Type of Frequency PowerChannel No. GMRS Models except Radio in MHz in WattsDisplayed PR 330, PR 950 DX Serviceand PR 1100 WX11FRS/GMRS 462.5625 0.5 22FRS/GMRS 462.5875 0.5 33FRS/GMRS 462.6125 0.5 44FRS/GMRS 462.6375 0.5 55FRS/GMRS 462.6625 0.5 66FRS/GMRS 462.6875 0.5 77FRS/GMRS 462.7125 0.5 8FRS 467.5625 0.5 9FRS 467.5875 0.5 10 FRS 467.6125 0.5 11 FRS 467.6375 0.5 12 FRS 467.6625 0.5 13 FRS 467.6875 0.5 14 FRS 467.7125 0.5 15 8 GMRS 462.5500 0.5 16 9 GMRS 462.5750 0.5 17 10 GMRS 462.6000 0.5 18 11 GMRS 462.6250 0.5 19 12 GMRS 462.6500 0.5 20 13 GMRS 462.6750 0.5 21 14 GMRS 462.7000 0.5 22 15 GMRS 462.7250 0.5 B. RECEIVER UNIT NOMINAL1. SENSITIVITY FOR 12 DB SINAD dBm -121FOR CALL SIG DETECTION dBm -1212. MAX. AUDIO OUTPUT @10% THD mW 2003. MAX. S/N RATIO @ 1mV RF INPUT dB 504. SQUELCH a) SENSITIVITY dB m -121b) ATTACK TIME mS 150c) CLOSING TIME mS 2005. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP.@ 300 HZ dB -3@ 2500 HZ dB -106. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW +/-KHZ 57. ADJACENT CH. REJECTION dB 458. INTERMODULATION REJECTION dB 459. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION dB 45C. TRANSMITTER UNIT NOMINAL1. POWER mW 5002. CARRIER FREQ. STABILITY +_Hz 5003. MODULATION LIMITING KHz 2.54. CARRIER ATTACK TIME mS 305. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE@ 300 HZ dB -10@ 2500 HZ dB 46. AUDIO DISTORTION % 37. HUM NOISE dB 388. TRANSIENT FREQ. BEHAVIORa) TX ON mS 30b) TX OFF mS 5D. POWER SUPPLY1. BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO) HR 242. BATTERY OPERATING RANGE V 4.0 - 6.0General SpecificationsFCC Licensing InformationThe PR 330 radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service(GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) license.For licensing information and application forms, please call theFCC Hotline at:1-800-418-FORM(Request form #159 and form #605)If you have any questions regarding the license application, youcan contact the FCC directly at:1-888-CALL-FCC or visit their website at www.fcc.govThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution oftransistors, regular diodes or other parts of a uniquenature, with parts other than those recommended byCobra®may cause a violation of the technical regulationsof part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of TypeAcceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.Name _____________________________________________________________________Address (No P.O. Box) ___________________________________________________________City ____________________ State/Province ______________ Zip___________ Country _______Telephone (___) _________________________ Circle One: Visa MasterCard DiscoverCredit Card No. ___________________________________ Exp. Date _____________________Customer Signature_____________________________________________________________U.S. Subtotal(Tax if applicable) Shipping/handlingTotal Item # US Cost Ea. Qty. AmountOrdering from U.S.Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visitwww.cobra.com For credit card orders fillout order form and fax to 773-622-2269Or call 773-889-3087(Press 1 from the mainmenu) 8:00 am-6:00 pm,M-F, CST.Make check or moneyorder payable to:Cobra®Electronics Attn: Accessories Dept.6500 West Cortland St.Chicago, IL 60707Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery in U.S.Prices subject to changewithout notice.Tax TableIllinois add 8.75%Indiana, Ohio & Wisconsin add 5%Michigan add 6 %$25.00 and under$25.01- $40.00$40.01-$80.00$80.01-$120.00$120.01-$160.00$160.01 and up$4.75$6.95$9.25$10.25$11.75$14.50Amount Shipping/Handling For AK, HI and PR please add an additional $15.00 for UPS shipments.To order online,please visit our website:www.cobra.comClick “shop Cobra®”16

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