Cobra Electronics PR5000 FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER User Manual 4700

Cobra Electronics Corporation FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER 4700

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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®EnglishIntroductionStaying 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.comTWO-WAY RADIO MODEL PR 5050 WXPrinted in PhilippinesPart No. 480-252-PVersion A
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 26 for licensing and other related information.Maximum range may vary and is based onunobstructed line-of-sight communication underideal conditions.Features• 22 ChannelsSeven shared withFRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight GMRS only•38 Privacy Codes•10 Channel NOAA All Hazards Radio• Hands-Free Operation (VOX)• 10 Channel Memory• Signal Strength Meter• ScanChannel, privacy codes, 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/TransmitIconHi•Low Power IconLock IconKeystroke Tones IconRoger Beep IconVoxIconScanIconNOAA AllHazardsRadio IconSignal StrengthMeter IconBatteryLevelIndicatorPowerSaver Icon Privacy CodeNumbersMemoryIconMemoryLocationNumberChannelNumbers
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.Desktop Chargerand Rechargeable Batteries •To insert in radio:1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.2. Pull Down on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover.3. Insert GA-BN batteries according to polarity markings.4. Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip.Estimated operation time on full charge: 15 hours.These rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly in compliance with allapplicable laws. They may not be thrown in the trash. Certain states or municipalities require recyclingand have established collection programs. Pleasecontact your local waste removal authority forinstructions, or return to Cobra for recycling. Wrap batteries carefully and mail postageprepaid to: Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA,Attn: Battery Recycling.Do not put batteries into fire or exposeto high heat. They may explode.Insert BatteriesPull Down LatchRemove Belt Clip
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction3Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Operation2EnglishUsing Your RadioFor charging Cobra’s microTALK®radio(s):1. Insert radio(s) as shown. 2. Insert round connector of 120 volt adapterinto jack on back of charger.3. Plug 120 volt adapter into electrical outlet.If charging light is not on, check position of radio. Radio should beupright. The charge indicator light will stay on as long as the radiois in the charging well, even after the batteries are fully charged.It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge batteries. Batterieswill not be damaged if they stay in the charging well longer thanthat. Not all radio models include charge contacts. Each port can charge one radio. Uses 120 Volt adapter. Use onlyCobra NiMH batteries, model GA-BN with charger model GA-CD. Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.Turning on Your microTALK®Radio •To turn on your radio:1. Rotate the On/Off Volume knob clockwise to turn on your radio.2. Rotate the On/Off/Volume knob clockwise toincrease the volume or counterclockwise toreduce the volume.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.Insert Radio(s)The 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.On/Off PowerBattery LowBattery Save ModeOperation
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction5Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Operation4EnglishUsing Your RadioCommunicating 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 8 through 14 are FRS only.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.Volume •To adjust the volume:1. Rotate the On/Off Volume knob.Call Button •To alert another person that you are calling:1. Press and release the Call button. The other person will hear a two second call tone. This tone is used only to establishvoice communications.See page 23 on how to select from 10 available call tone settings.Talk ButtonChannel ButtonsChannel NumberOperationTwo Inches (fivecm) from MouthListeningVolume KnobCall Button
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction7Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Operation6EnglishUsing Your RadioSelectable High•Low Power Output •When in close proximity to another party orduring favorable conditions, you can switch from High to Low Power to extend battery life.This feature applies to GMRS Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 only.Channels 8 through 14 operateexclusively on low power.To toggle between high and low power:1. Press and hold the Hi•Low/Enter button fortwo seconds. When using Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 on high power, the Hi icon will be visible on the display.When using those channels on low power and on Channels 8 through 14, the Low icon will be visible on the display. Display Illumination •To illuminate your display:1. Press and release the Light/Max Rangebutton to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.OperationAuto Squelch/Maximum Range •Your microTALK®radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, whichautomatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain and conditions. This slightly reduces the MaximumRange at which signals can be heard.You can turn off auto squelch to allow all signals to be received and extend the maximum range of your radio.To briefly turn off auto squelch:1. 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:1. Press and hold the Light/Max Range buttonfor at least five seconds until you hear two beeps which indicates the maximumrange extender is on.To turn maximum range extender off:1. Press and release the Light/Max Rangebutton or change channels.Lock Feature•The Lock feature locks the Channel, Lock/Mode and Hi•LowPower/Enter buttons to prevent accidental operation. To turn the lock feature on or off:1. Press and hold the Lock/Mode button for two seconds.A double beep sound is used to confirm yourlock on or off request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be displayed.Light/Max RangeLock/Mode ButtonLock ModeLow Power IconHi Power IconHi•Low/Enter ButtonLight/Max Range
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction9Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®OperationSignal Strength Meter •Your microTALK®radio has a Signal StrengthMeter that shows the strength of your incomingand outgoing transmissions. The ascending barsnext to the signal strength indicate the strengthof the signal. The greater the number of barsvisible, the stronger the signal. The fewernumber of bars visible, the weaker the signal.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 radioautomatically switches to low power, which will limit the range the radio can communicate.Remember, you can achieve maximumrange by using maximum rangeextender. See page 5 for details.8EnglishUsing Your RadioDual Function ButtonsTwo of the buttons on the microTALK®radio have Dual Functions;Lock/Mode• Press and release the button to scroll to the next mode function.• Press and hold the button for two seconds or more to turn thelock function on or off.Hi•Low Power/Enter• Press and release the button to enter settings.• Press and hold the button for two seconds or more to togglebetween high and low power transmission.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 an optional wall 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.OperationSpeaker/Microphone/Charge JackSignal StrengthReduced RangeReduced RangeMaximum Range
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction11Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Operation10 EnglishMode FunctionsScrolling through Mode Functions •By scrolling through the Mode Functions, you will be able to select or turn on/off preferred features of your microTALK®radio.When scrolling through the Mode Functions, your radio features will be displayed in the following order:Set CTCSS Privacy CodesSet NOAA All Hazards Radio ChannelSet VOX On/Off Set VOX Sensitivity LevelSet Memory LocationsSet Channel ScanSet CTCSS Privacy Code Scan Set Memory Location ScanSet Call Alert Tone SignalSet Roger Beep On/OffSet Keystroke Tones On/OffScroll through the mode functions using the Lock/Mode button.Each press and release of the Lock/Mode button will advance to thenext mode function. Press the Talk button at any point to return theradio to Standby mode.OperationCTCSS Privacy Codes •CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advancedtone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codesto 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 tocommunicate. Each channel will remember the last privacy code you selected.To select a privacy code:1. After selecting a channel, press the Lock/Mode button until the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the display.2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Downbutton to select a privacy code. You can holdthe Up or Down button for fast advance.3. When your desired privacy code is displayed,choose one of the following:a. Press the Lock/Mode button to enter thenew setting and proceed to other functions.b. Press the Hi•Low/Enter button to enter thenew setting and return to Standby mode.c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return toStandby mode.Lock/Mode ButtonChannel ButtonsCTCSS Privacy CodeLock/Mode Button

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