Cobra Electronics PR4700 FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER User Manual 4700

Cobra Electronics Corporation FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER 4700

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USERS MANUAL 1

Nothing comes close to a Cobra®EnglishThe Cobra line of quality products includes:CB Radios • microTALK®Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors •Safety Alert®Traffic Warning Systems • Handheld GPS Receivers •Mobile GPS Navigation Systems • HighGear®Accessories •CobraMarine™ VHF Radios • Power Inverters • AccessoriesFor more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website:www.cobra.comA1 EnglishMaking Life Easier and SaferOwner’s ManualNothing comes close to a Cobra®EnglishTWO-WAY RADIO MODEL PR 4700 WXPrinted in PhilippinesPart No. 000-000-PVersion AIntroductionStaying 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 withneighbors; 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. 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 needto operate your microTALK®radio. If you require further assistanceafter reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the followingcustomer assistance services:Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone). Customer Assistance OperatorsEnglish and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone). QuestionsEnglish and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax). Technical AssistanceEnglish 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 DealerBelt ClipCustomer Assistance©2005 Cobra®Electronics Corporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, Illinois 60707 USAwww.cobra.com
29Nothing comes close to a Cobra®Battery CompartmentBattery DoorLatchBelt ClipWrist StrapConnectorA3 EnglishProduct FeaturesA2 EnglishProduct FeaturesIntroductionBacklit LCD DisplaySpeaker/MicrophoneHi•Low Power/Enter ButtonCall ButtonOn/OffVolume KnobAntennaLock/ModeButtonChannel Up ButtonChannel Down ButtonExternal Speaker/Microphone/Charge JackLight/Max RangeButtonTalkButtonIntroductionBacklit LCD DisplayImportant FCC Licensing InformationThis radio operates on General Mobile RadioService (GMRS) frequencies which require aFederal Communications Commission (FCC)license.See page 22 for licensing and other related information.Maximum range may vary and is based onunobstructed line-of-sight communication underideal conditions.Features• Two-Way Radio With up to an 12 miles (19 km) range• 22 ChannelsSeven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight GMRS only•121 Privacy Codes•10 Channel NOAA All Hazards Radio• Hands-Free Operation (VOX)• VibrAlert®Silent Paging• 10 Channel Memory• Signal Strength Meter• ScanChannel, privacy code, memory• Selectable Hi•Low Power In GMRS• Backlit LCD Display• Button Lock• Call Alert 10 selectable tones• Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack• Roger BeepSelectable on/off• Battery/Power Saver• Keystroke TonesSelectable on/off• Auto Squelch• Maximum RangeExtender•Belt ClipReceive/Transmit IconHi•Low Power IconLock IconKeystroke Tones IconCall Tones andVibrAlert®Icon Roger Beep IconVox IconScanIconAll HazardsRadio IconSignal StrengthMeter IconBatteryLevelIndicatorChannelNumbersPowerSaver Icon CTCSS Privacy Code NumbersMemoryIconMemoryLocationNumber
Operation Customer Assistance Warranty1Nothing comes close to a Cobra®IntroductionCaring 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 awayfrom dust. Never put the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.Batteries •To install or replace batteries:1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.2. Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover.3. Insert four AAA batteries. (Always use highquality alkaline batteries.) Position batteries according to polarity markings.4. Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip.Contact your local Cobra dealer or Cobra directly for optional battery pack and wallcharger accessories.Insert BatteriesPull Up LatchRemove Belt ClipThe Basics to Get You StartedYour microTALK®radio is easy to use. To get started, simply:1. Rotate the On/Off Volume knob to turn on your radio.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Downbutton to select a channel.Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate.3. Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone.4. When finished talking, release the Talkbutton and listen for a response.
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction3Nothing comes close to a Cobra®Operation2EnglishUsing Your RadioTurning on Your microTALK®Radio •To turn on your radio:1. Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to turn on your radio and adjust the volume. A series of tones will indicate the radio is on.Your microTALK®radio is now in Standby mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radiois always in Standby mode, except when theTalk, Call or Lock/Mode buttons are pressed.Battery Low •Your microTALK®radio has a battery level meterthat shows when battery power is decreasing.The greater the number of bars visible, thestronger the battery level. When the battery level is low, the last bar and “bALo” will flashindicating your batteries should be replaced or, if using rechargeable batteries, recharged. Auto Battery Save •Your microTALK®radio has a unique circuitdesigned to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions for 10 seconds, the radio willautomatically switch to Battery Save mode andthe Power Saver icon will flash in the display.This will not affect the radio’s ability to receiveincoming transmissions.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/privacy code to communicate.Channels •To select a channel:1. With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Channel Upor Channel Down button. Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.Channels 1 through 7 are shared by FRS andGMRS. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.See page 25 for FRS/GMRS frequencyallocations and compatibility charts.Listening for a Response •When you are finished talking:1. Release the Talk button to receive incomingtransmissions. Your microTALK®radio isalways in Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed.On/Off PowerBattery LowBattery Save ModeTalk ButtonChannel ButtonsChannel NumberOperationTwo Inches (fivecm) from MouthListening

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