Cobra Electronics PR5000 FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER User Manual 4700

Cobra Electronics Corporation FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER 4700

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The 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 • Accessories
For more information or to
order any of our products,
please visit our website:
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Making Life Easier and Safer
Owner’s Manual
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Introduction
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.
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. CT,
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
Belt Clip
Customer Assistance
©2005 Cobra®Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
PR 5050 WX
Printed in Philippines
Part No. 480-252-P
Version A
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Battery
Compartment
Battery Door
Latch
Belt Clip
Wrist Strap
Connector
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Product Features
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Product Features
Introduction
Backlit LCD
Display
Speaker/
Microphone
Hi•Low Power/
Enter Button
Call
Button
On/Off
Volume
Knob
Antenna
Lock/Mode
Button
Channel Up
Button
Channel Down
Button
External Speaker/
Microphone/Charge Jack
Light/
Max Range
Button
Talk
Button
Introduction
Backlit LCD Display
Important FCC Licensing Information
This radio operates on General Mobile Radio
Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
license.See page 26 for licensing and other
related information.
Maximum range may vary and is based on
unobstructed line-of-sight communication under
ideal conditions.
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)
• 10 Channel
Memory
• Signal
Strength Meter
• Scan
Channel, privacy
codes, memory
• Selectable
Hi•Low Power
In GMRS
• Backlit
LCD Display
• Button Lock
• Call Alert
10 selectable
tones
• Speaker/
Microphone/
Charge Jack
• Roger Beep
Selectable on/off
• Battery/
Power Saver
• Keystroke Tones
Selectable on/off
• Auto Squelch
• Maximum Range
Extender
•Belt Clip
Receive/
Transmit
Icon
Hi•Low
Power Icon
Lock Icon
Keystroke Tones Icon
Roger Beep Icon
Vox
Icon
Scan
Icon
NOAA All
Hazards
Radio Icon
Signal Strength
Meter Icon
Battery
Level
Indicator
Power
Saver Icon Privacy Code
Numbers
Memory
Icon
Memory
Location
Number
Channel
Numbers
Operation Customer Assistance Warranty
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Introduction
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.
Desktop Charger
and 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 all
applicable laws. They may not be thrown in
the trash.
Certain states or municipalities require recycling
and have established collection programs. Please
contact your local waste removal authority for
instructions, or return to Cobra for recycling.
Wrap batteries carefully and mail postage
prepaid to: Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500
West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA,
Attn: Battery Recycling.
Do not put batteries into fire or expose
to high heat. They may explode.
Insert Batteries
Pull Down Latch
Remove Belt Clip
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Using Your Radio
For charging Cobra’s microTALK®radio(s):
1. Insert radio(s) as shown.
2. Insert round connector of 120 volt adapter
into 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 be
upright. The charge indicator light will stay on as long as the radio
is in the charging well, even after the batteries are fully charged.
It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge batteries. Batteries
will not be damaged if they stay in the charging well longer than
that. Not all radio models include charge contacts.
Each port can charge one radio. Uses 120 Volt adapter. Use only
Cobra 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 to
increase the volume or counterclockwise to
reduce the volume.
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 Lock/Mode buttons are pressed.
Battery Low •
Your microTALK®radio has a battery level meter
that shows when battery power is decreasing.
The greater the number of bars visible, the
stronger the battery level. When the battery
level is low, the last bar and “bALo” will flash
indicating your batteries should be replaced or,
if using rechargeable batteries, recharged.
Auto Battery Save •
Your microTALK®radio has a unique circuit
designed to extend battery life. If there are
no transmissions for 10 seconds, the radio will
automatically switch to Battery Save mode and
the Power Saver icon will flash in the display.
This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive
incoming transmissions.
Insert Radio(s)
The Basics to Get You Started
Your 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 Down
button 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 Talk
button and listen for a response.
On/Off Power
Battery Low
Battery Save Mode
Operation
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Using Your Radio
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 Up
or Channel Down button.
Both radios must be tuned to the
same channel to communicate.
Channels 1 through 7 are shared by FRS and
GMRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only.
Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.
See page 25 for FRS/GMRS frequency
allocations and compatibility charts.
Listening for a Response •
When you are finished talking:
1. 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:
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 establish
voice communications.
See page 23 on how to select from
10 available call tone settings.
Talk Button
Channel Buttons
Channel Number
Operation
Two Inches (five
cm) from Mouth
Listening
Volume Knob
Call Button
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Using Your Radio
Selectable High•Low Power Output •
When in close proximity to another party or
during 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 operate
exclusively on low power.
To toggle between high and low power:
1. Press and hold the Hi•Low/Enter button for
two 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 Range
button to illuminate the display for
10 seconds.
Operation
Auto Squelch/Maximum Range •
Your microTALK®radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which
automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise
due to terrain and conditions. This slightly reduces the Maximum
Range 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 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:
1. Press and release the Light/Max Range
button or change channels.
Lock Feature•
The Lock feature locks the Channel, Lock/Mode and Hi•Low
Power/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 your
lock on or off request. When in Lock mode,
the Lock icon will be displayed.
Light/Max Range
Lock/Mode Button
Lock Mode
Low Power Icon
Hi Power Icon
Hi•Low/Enter Button
Light/Max Range
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Signal Strength Meter •
Your microTALK®radio has a Signal Strength
Meter that shows the strength of your incoming
and outgoing transmissions. The ascending bars
next to the signal strength indicate the strength
of the signal. The greater the number of bars
visible, the stronger the signal. The fewer
number 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 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.
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Using Your Radio
Dual Function Buttons
Two 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 the
lock 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 toggle
between 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.
Operation
Speaker/Microphone
/Charge Jack
Signal Strength
Reduced Range
Reduced Range
Maximum Range
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Mode Functions
Scrolling 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 Codes
Set NOAA All Hazards Radio Channel
Set VOX On/Off
Set VOX Sensitivity Level
Set Memory Locations
Set Channel Scan
Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan
Set Memory Location Scan
Set Call Alert Tone Signal
Set Roger Beep On/Off
Set Keystroke Tones On/Off
Scroll through the mode functions using the Lock/Mode button.
Each press and release of the Lock/Mode button will advance to the
next mode function. Press the Talk button at any point to return the
radio to Standby mode.
Operation
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 Lock/Mode button until the small
numbers next to the channel number
flash on the display.
2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select a privacy code. You can hold
the 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 the
new setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Hi•Low/Enter 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.
Lock/Mode Button
Channel Buttons
CTCSS Privacy Code
Lock/Mode Button

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