Cobra Electronics PR330C FRS/GMRS Transceiver User Manual PR330 Eng Spa qx
Cobra Electronics Corporation FRS/GMRS Transceiver PR330 Eng Spa qx
User Instructions
Operating Instructions for Your Cobra® microTALK® 2-WAY RADIO MODEL PR 330 Instrucciones de uso del RADIO BIDIRECCIONAL MODELO PR 330 Cobra® microTALK® FPO Nothing comes close to a Cobra™ English, pages 1-16 Nada se compara a Cobra ™ Español, páginas 17-30 ENGLISH P R O D U C T F E AT U R E S Antenna ON-OFF/ POWER button TALK button LIGHT/MAX RANGE button speaker/ microphone belt clip MODE button backlit LCD display VOLUME UP & DOWN buttons CHANNEL SELECT buttons battery charger pads LOCK tab battery compartment Important TALK button FCC Licensing Information The PR 330 radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. See page 15 for licensing and additional information. O P E R AT I O N Product Features LOCK button CALL button ENGLISH • 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 RESISTANT Installing or Replacing Batteries 1. Pull down the LOCK tab to remove the battery compartment cover. Lock tab 2. Insert four AAA batteries. (Always use high quality alkaline batteries.) Position batteries according to polarity markings. (NOTE: See page 16 for information about optional battery pack and desktop charger accessories.) BACKLIT LCD DISPLAY external speaker/ microphone jack main channel numbers CTCSS Privacy Code numbers receive/transmit tower icon memory location memory icon roger beep icon key lock icon keystroke tones icon scan icon LIGHT/MAX RANGE button vox icon power saver icon Dual Watch icon battery level meter feature on/off icons ENGLISH O P E R AT I O N Turning On Your microTALK® Radio 1. Press and hold the ON/OFF POWER button for 2 seconds. A series of audible tones will indicate the radio is on. ON-OFF/POWER button Battery Indicator When only one segment of the battery indicator is blinking, the battery power is low and you should recharge your battery pack or change your AAA alkaline batteries. Auto Battery Save ® 2. Your microTALK is now in Standby mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the TALK, CALL, or MODE buttons are pressed. (For Advanced Features accessed through the MODE button, see page 7.) Illuminating the Display 1. Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds. LIGHT/MAX RANGE button Your microTALK® radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and POWER SAVER will appear in the display. This will not affect the unit’s ability to receive incoming transmissions. ENGLISH O P E R AT I O N Selecting a CTCSS Privacy Code CTCSS (Continous 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. (NOTE: 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 main channel, press and release the MODE button. A small number will flash next to the channel in the LCD. CHANNEL DOWN CHANNEL UP LOCK button MODE button Calling Another Person To alert another person that you are calling: 1. Press and release the CALL button. The other CALL button MODE button Selecting a Channel 1. With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by pushing the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button. 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. 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to select a privacy code. You can hold the button up or down for fast advance. CHANNEL DOWN person will hear a 2-second ringing tone. You cannot send or receive transmissions during the 2-second call tone. (See page 13 for instructions on how to select between 5 call tone settings.) CHANNEL UP (NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.) ENGLISH O P E R AT I O N Talking to Another Person Auto Squelch Using the Lock Function 1. Press and TALK button hold the TALK button. 2. With the microphone about 2 inches (5 cm) from your mouth, speak in a normal voice. 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. (NOTE: To learn more about the range of your microTALK® radio, see page 13.) The Lock function locks the CHANNEL, MODE, and POWER buttons to prevent accidental operation. To use the Lock function: 1. While in Standby mode, press and hold the LOCK button for one second. ay es aw 2 inch 3. Release the button when you’re finished talking and listen for a response. You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the TALK button. “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. (NOTE: The Roger Beep can be turned off and on, see page 12.) Listening for a Response When you are finished talking: 1. Release the TALK button to receive incoming transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the TALK, CALL, or MODE buttons are pressed. 2. Adjust the volume by pressing and holding the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN buttons. ENGLISH LOCK button Maximum Range Extender You can temporarily turn off Auto Squelch, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio: 1. Press and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for 5 seconds. You will hear 2 beeps indicating that Maximum Range Extender is on. External Speaker/ Microphone Jack Your microTALK® radio can be fitted with an external speaker/microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. See page 16 for optional accessories. To attach an external speaker/microphone: 1. Open the SPKR/MIC tab on top of the unit. external microphone speaker The Lock icon will be visible when the unit is locked. speaker/microphone jack 2. Insert the plug into the SPKR/MIC jack. Using the MODE button LIGHT/MAX RANGE button 2. To turn Maximum Range Extender off, press and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for 1 second, or change channels. O P E R AT I O N Buttons that are NOT locked are the CALL, VOLUME, LIGHT/MAX RANGE, and TALK buttons, which are all fully functional while the unit is locked. 2. To “unlock” buttons, press and release the LOCK button again. The Lock icon disappears and all buttons will be unlocked. The MODE button allows you to use and program the various functions of your microTALK® radio. If you press and hold the MODE button, the LCD will cycle through the different functions. MODE button ENGLISH O P E R AT I O N Using VOX Mode In VOX mode, your microTALK® can be used "hands-free," automatically transmitting when you speak. To turn VOX mode on and off: 1. Press the MODE button until the VOX icon flashes and the current setting ("on" or "off") is displayed. MODE button 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to turn VOX mode on or off. CHANNEL DOWN CHANNEL UP 3. Press and release the LOCK button to enter the new setting, or press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. LOCK button MODE button Setting the VOX Sensitivity Level Programming Memory Locations You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. To set the sensitivity: 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). Your microTALK® radio has 10 memory locations (0-9) for storing your most frequently used channels and privacy codes. To program locations: 1. Push the MODE button until the MODE Memory icon and button the memory location flashes. 2. Select the memory location you wish to CHANNEL SELECT change by pushing button the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down. 3. Press and release the MODE button again. The Memory icon and the main channel number will flash. MODE button 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to change the setting. MODE button CHANNEL DOWN CHANNEL UP 3. Press and release the LOCK button to enter the new setting, or press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. LOCK button ENGLISH 4. Select the main channel you wish to store by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down. O P E R AT I O N 5. Press the MODE button again to store the main channel in memory and move to privacy code selection. The privacy code number begins flashing and the Memory icon continues to flash. MODE button 6. Select the privacy code (0-38) you wish to store by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down. 7. Press the TALK button TALK to transmit on your selected channel and button privacy code, which will be stored into the memory location you are using. 8. Press and release the LOCK button to return to Standby mode at your new memory location, or press and release the MODE button to save the memory location and proceed to other functions. LOCK button MODE button MODE button ENGLISH O P E R AT I O N Recalling Memory Locations To scan main channels: To recall a channel you have stored in a memory location: 1. Press the MODE button until the Memory icon and a memory location flashes. 1. Press the MODE button until the Scan icon and main channel number flashes. MODE button MODE button 2. Select your desired CHANNEL SELECT memory location button by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down. Press the LOCK LOCK button to enter button your selection. To go on to the next function without selecting a memory location, press the MODE button. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to recall other memory locations. Using the Scan Function Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan main channels (1-22), the privacy codes (0-38) within one main channel, or memory locations. 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down and the unit will begin scanning the main channels. (NOTE: The unit “ignores” privacy codes while scanning main channels.) 3. The radio will continue to scan all main channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. The unit will remain 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 main channels. c) Press the MODE button to proceed to privacy code scanning (see following page). If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically resume scanning main channels. ENGLISH Using the Scan Function (continued) To scan privacy codes: O P E R AT I O N b) Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to resume scanning privacy codes. c) Press the MODE button to proceed to memory location scanning. 1. While in Standby mode, press the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to choose the main channel you wish to scan. CHANNEL SELECT button 2. Press the MODE button until the Scan icon and the privacy code number flashes. MODE button MODE button TALK button CHANNEL SELECT button If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes. To scan memory locations: 1. Press the MODE button until the Scan icon, Memory Location icon and memory location number flashes. MODE button 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 privacy codes and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. The unit will remain 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 and privacy code, then return to Standby mode. 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down and the unit will begin scanning memory locations. CHANNEL SELECT button 10 ENGLISH O P E R AT I O N 3. The radio will continue to scan all memory locations and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. The unit will remain on that location for 10 seconds. During that time you can: a) Press and hold the TALK button and talk. The radio will remain on that memory location channel and return to Standby mode. TALK button b) Push the CHANNEL SELECT CHANNEL SELECT button button up or down to resume scanning memory locations. c) Press the MODE button to proceed to other functions. If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically resume scanning memory locations. Setting Dual Watch Dual watch allows you to simultaneously monitor any two channels/privacy codes you select. To program Dual Watch: 1. Select the first channel and privacy code you wish to monitor. (To review, see pages 3-4.) 11 2. Press the MODE button until the Dual Watch icon flashes. MODE button 3. Push the CHANNEL SELECT SELECT button up or CHANNEL button down to select the second channel you wish to monitor. 4. Press the MODE button. The privacy code flashes. MODE button ENGLISH Turning Roger Beep Off and On Turning Keystroke Tones Off and On With Roger Beep turned on, your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the TALK button. To change Roger Beep mode: 1. Press the MODE button until the Roger Beep icon flashes and the current setting (“on” or “off”) is displayed. With Keystroke Tones turned on, your unit will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting. To change Keystroke Tones mode: 1. Press the MODE button until the Keystroke tones icon flashes and the current setting (“on” or “off”) is displayed. MODE button MODE button 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to turn Roger Beep on or off. CHANNEL DOWN 5. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to select the second privacy code. 6. Press and release the LOCK button to store the second channel/ LOCK privacy code and button engage Dual Watch. 7. To terminate Dual Watch and return to normal Standby mode, press and release the LOCK, TALK or MODE button. O P E R AT I O N 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to turn Keystroke Tones on or off. CHANNEL UP CHANNEL DOWN 3. To enter the new setting you can press and release the LOCK button, or press no buttons for 15 seconds. Press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. LOCK button MODE button CHANNEL UP 3. To enter the new setting you can press and release the LOCK button, or press no buttons for 15 seconds. Press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. LOCK button MODE button 12 ENGLISH O P E R AT I O N Changing Call Tone Settings microTALK® Range You can choose between five different call tone 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 the power on. The number of the current call tone setting will flash and the tone will sound for one second. Your microTALK® radio has a range of up to 2 miles (3 km). 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. Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the signal. CALL button POWER button 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to hear the other call tone settings. CHANNEL DOWN CHANNEL UP 3. With the number of LOCK button your desired call tone setting displayed, press and release the TALK button or LOCK button. Your selection will be entered. 4. If no buttons are pushed for 15 seconds, the unit will automatically enter the last call tone pattern that was displayed. 13 Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using Maximum Range Extender. (See page 5.) LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY •CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra® PR Radios, 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 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. Customer Assistance After reading this owner’s manual, if you have any questions about installing or operating your microTALK® radio, or if you are missing any parts, please contact Cobra® first. Do not return this product to the store. Cobra® Electronics offers the following 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 at 773-889-3087 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST Monday 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 will ensure 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. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from 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. 1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-ofpurchase, 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 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. 14 ENGLISH FCC INFORMATION •SPECIFICATIONS FCC Licensing Information The PR 330 radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. For licensing information and application forms, please call the FCC Hotline at: 1-800-418-FORM (Request form #159 and form #605) If you have any questions regarding the license application, you can contact the FCC directly at: 1-888-CALL-FCC or visit their website at www.fcc.gov This 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 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. General Specifications A. FRS/GMRS FREQUENCY ALLOCATION AND COMPATIBILITY Important: 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 to communicate 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 Channel No. GMRS Models except Radio Displayed PR 330, PR 950 DX Service and PR 1100 WX FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 Frequency in MHz Power in Watts 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS 462.5500 462.5750 462.6000 462.6250 462.6500 462.6750 462.7000 462.7250 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 ACCESSORIES • ORDER FORM B. RECEIVER 1. SENSITIVITY FOR 12 DB SINAD FOR CALL SIG DETECTION 2. MAX. AUDIO OUTPUT @10% THD 3. MAX. S/N RATIO @ 1mV RF INPUT 4. SQUELCH a) SENSITIVITY b) ATTACK TIME c) CLOSING TIME 5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP. @ 300 HZ @ 2500 HZ 6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW 7. ADJACENT CH. REJECTION 8. INTERMODULATION REJECTION 9. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION C. TRANSMITTER 1. POWER 2. CARRIER FREQ. STABILITY 3. MODULATION LIMITING 4. CARRIER ATTACK TIME 5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE @ 300 HZ @ 2500 HZ 6. AUDIO DISTORTION 7. HUM NOISE 8. TRANSIENT FREQ. BEHAVIOR a) TX ON b) TX OFF Vox Headset Mic MA-VOX Item # Ordering from U.S. UNIT NOMINAL dBm dBm mW dB -121 -121 200 50 dB m mS mS -121 150 200 dB dB +/-KHZ dB dB dB -3 -10 45 45 45 UNIT mW +_ Hz KHz mS NOMINAL 500 500 2.5 30 dB dB dB -10 38 mS mS 30 HR 24 4.0 - 6.0 D. POWER SUPPLY 1. BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO) 2. BATTERY OPERATING RANGE Replacement Belt Clip FA-BC4 Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com For credit card orders fill out order form and fax to 773-622-2269 Or call 773-889-3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8:00 am- 6:00 pm, M-F, CST. US Cost Ea. Make check or money order payable to: Cobra® Electronics Attn: Accessories Dept. 6500 West Cortland St. Chicago, IL 60707 Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery in U.S. Prices subject to change without notice. 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