Cobra Electronics PR560 FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER User Manual PR550WX manual English
Cobra Electronics Corporation FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER PR550WX manual English
MANUAL
Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra®English
The Cobra®line of quality products includes:
CB Radios
microTALK®Radios
Radar/Laser Detectors
Safety Alert®Traffic Warning Systems
Accessories
GPS (Global Positioning System)
HighGear®Accessories
Power Inverters
Marine VHF Radios
For more information
or to order any of our products,
please visit our website:
www.cobra.com
A1 English
Making Life Easier & Safer
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 or wrist strap.
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
Wrist Strap
Customer Assistance
©2003 Cobra®Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
PR560WX
2-WAYRADIO MODEL
Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra®English
Owner’s Manual
Printed in Philippines
Part No. 480-112-P
Operation WarrantyIntroduction Customer Assistance
Name
Address (No P.O. Boxes)
City State/Province Zip Country
Telephone
Credit Card Number Type: ❒Visa ❒Mastercard ❒Discover Exp. Date
Customer Signature
Item # U.S. Cost Each Qty Amount
U.S. Subtotal
(Tax if Applicable)
Shipping/Handling
Total
Ordering From U.S.
Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.
For credit card orders: Complete and return this order form to fax number
773.622.2269 or call 773-889-3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
For Mail or Fax Orders: Complete and return this order form to fax number
773.622.2269 or mail to Cobra®Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept., 6500 West
Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA. Make check or money order payable to:
Cobra®Electronics,
To order online: Please visit our website www.cobra.com
Amount Shipping/Handling*
$10.00 or less . . . . . $3.00
$10.01-$25.00 . . . . . $5.50
$25.01-$50.00 . . . . . $7.50
$50.01-$90.00 . . . . $10.50
$90.01-$130.00 . . . $13.50
$130.01-$200.00 . . $16.50
$200.01 plus . . . . . 10% of
purchase
Tax Table
Wisconsin add 5%
Indiana, Michigan, Ohio
add 6%
California add 7.25%
Illinois add 8.75%
*For AK, HI and PR add additional $26.95 for FedEx Next Day or
$10.95 for FedEx 2nd Day. Excludes weekends and holidays shipments.
Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery in the U.S. Prices subject to
change without notice.
Optional Accessories •
You can find accessories at your local Cobra®dealer, or in the U.S.A. you can order
directly from Cobra.
®
A3 English
Product Features
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 14 for licensing and other
related information.
Receive/
Transmit
Tower Icon
Low
Power Icon
Lock
Icon
VOX Icon
Roger
Beep Icon
Battery
Low
Main
Channel
Numbers
Power
Saver Icon
CTCSS Privacy
Code Numbers
Scan Icon
NOAA All
Hazards Radio Icon
Features
• Two-Way Radio
With a range up
to five (5) miles
(8 km).
• 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)
• Backlit LCD
Display
• Scan
(channel,
privacy code)
• Water Resistant
• Speaker/
Microphone Jack
• Call Alert
(10 selectable
tones)
• Lock
• Roger Beep
(selectable On/Off)
• Battery/
Power Saver
• Auto Squelch
• Maximum
Range Extender
• Belt Clip
• Wrist Strap
Battery
Compartment
Battery Door
Latch
Belt Clip
Wrist Strap
Connector
A2 English
Product Features
Introduction
Lock
Button
Backlit
LCD
Display
Channel
Up/Down
Buttons
Speaker/
Microphone
Call
Button
Mode
Button
Antenna
Volume Up/
Down Button(s)
External Speaker/
Microphone Jack
Light/Max
Range
Button
Talk
Button
On/Off
Power
Button
Operation
Customer Assistance
Warranty
1
Nothing comes close to a Cobra®
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.
Batteries •
To Install or Replace Batteries:
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 four AAA batteries. (Always use high
quality alkaline batteries.) Position batteries
according to polarity markings.
4. Replace Battery Compartment cover and belt clip.
See information on page 17 for optional
battery pack and desktop charger
accessories ordering instructions.
Insert Batteries
Pull Down Lock Latch
Remove Belt Clip
The Basics to Get You Started
Your microTALK®radio is easy to use.
To get started, simply:
1. Press the Power button 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 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.
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction Operation
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 with FRS/
GMRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only.
Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.
See page 13 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. Press the Volume Up or
Volume Down button.
A double beep sound is used
to indicate the minimum and
maximum volume levels (L1 through L7).
Call Button •
To Alert Another Person That You Are Calling:
1. Press and release the Call button.
The other person will hear a two (2) second call
tone. You cannot send or receive transmissions
during the two (2) second call tone.
See page 12 on how to select between
ten (10) call tone settings.
Turning On Your microTALK®Radio •
To Turn On Your Radio:
1. Press and hold the Power button until you
hear a series of audible tones indicating the
radio is On.
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 Mode buttons are pressed.
Battery Low •
When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon
will blink. Your batteries should be replaced or
recharged, if using rechargeable batteries.
Auto Battery Save •
Your microTALK®radio has a unique circuit
designed to extend battery life. If there are no
transmissions within ten (10) seconds, the radio
will automatically switch to Battery Save Mode
and Power Saver icon will flash in the display.
This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive
incoming transmissions.
Communicating with Another Person •
To Talk To Another Person:
1. Press and hold the Talk button.
2. With the microphone about two (2) inches (5 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 to communicate.
English
Using Your Radio
23
Nothing comes close to a Cobra®
Operation
Channel Button
Channel Number
On/Off Power
Battery Low
Battery Save Mode
Talk Button
2 inches (5 cm)
From Mouth
Listening
Call Button
Volume Button
Volume Level
Speaker/Microphone Jack •
Your microTALK®radio can be fitted with an external
Speaker/Microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. Contact your
local Cobra®dealer or Cobra®directly for optional accessories. Only
Cobra®authorized accessories are recommended.
To Attach Your Speaker/Microphone:
1. Open the Speaker/Microphone tab on top of
your microTALK®radio.
2. Insert the plug into the Speaker/Microphone
jack.
microTALK®Range •
Your microTALK®radio has a range of up to five (5) miles (8 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 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 4 for details.
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction Operation
English
Using Your Radio
45
Nothing comes close to a Cobra®
Operation
Display Illumination •
To Illuminate Your Display:
1. Press and release the Light/Max Range button
to illuminate the display for ten (10) seconds.
Auto Squelch/Maximum Range •
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.
You can temporarily turn Off Auto Squelch or turn On Maximum Range
Extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the
maximum range of your radio.
To Temporarily Turn Off Auto Squelch:
1. Press the Light/Max Range button less than
five (5) seconds.
If you hear two (2) 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 (5) seconds until you hear
two (2) 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 Function •
The Lock function locks the Channel, Mode, and Power buttons to
prevent accidental operation.
To Turn the Lock On or Off:
1. Press and hold the Lock button for
two (2) 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.
Reduced Range
Reduced Range
Maximum Range
Lock Icon
Lock Button
Light/Max Range
Light/Max Range
Speaker/Microphone
English
Mode Funnctions Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction Operation
67
Nothing comes close to a Cobra®
Operation
Scrolling Through the Mode Function •
By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to select or
turn On preferred features of your microTALK®radio. When scrolling
through the Mode function, your radio features will be displayed in the
same predetermined order:
Set Privacy Code
Set NOAA All Hazard Radio Channels
Set VOX On/Off
Set VOX Sensitivity Level
Set Channel Scan
Set Privacy Code Scan
Set Call Tones
Set Roger Beep On/Off
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 Mode
button until the small numbers next to the
channel number flash on the LCD.
2. Press 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:
a. Press the Mode button to enter the new
setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Lock 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.
NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels •
You can use your microTALK®radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards
Radio channels transmitting in your area.
To Listen to All Hazards Radio Channels :
1. Press the Mode button until the Weather (All
Hazards Radio) icon and the currently selected
All Hazards Radio channel are displayed.
2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to change All Hazards Radio channels.
3. Weather (All Hazards Radio) icon will continue
to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is On.
Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to proceed to other
functions.
b. Press the Lock button to exit All Hazards
Radio channel mode and return to Standby
Mode.
*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) •
In VOX Mode, your microTALK®radio can be used “hands-free,”
automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX
sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions
triggered by background noise.
To Turn VOX Mode On or Off:
1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon
flashes on the display. The current On or Off
setting is displayed.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to turn VOX On or Off.
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to enter the selected
On or Off setting and proceed to other
functions.
b. Press the Lock button to enter the selected
On or Off setting and return to Standby
Mode.
VOX Icon
Mode Button
Channel Button
Privacy Code
Mode Button
Channel Button
Hazards Radio Icon
Mode Button
Channel Button
Mode Button
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction OperationOperation
English
Mode Funnctions
89
Nothing comes close to a Cobra®
To Set the Sensitivity:
1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon
flashes and the current sensitivity level is
displayed.
The current sensitivity level is displayed
with letters “LE” and a number 1 through
5, with 5 being the most sensitive level
and 1 being the least sensitive level.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to change the setting.
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to enter the selected
setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Lock button to enter the selected
setting and return to Standby Mode.
Channel Scan •
Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan channels.
To Scan Channels:
1. Press the Mode button until the Scan icon and
the channel numbers flash on the display.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to begin scanning channels.
The radio ignores specific privacy codes
while scanning channels.
The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when
scan is On. Your radio will continue to scan all
channels and stop if an incoming transmission is
detected. Your radio will remain on that channel
for ten (10) seconds.
While setting channel scan, if you do not press
any buttons for fifteen (15) seconds your radio
will automatically return to Standby Mode on the
channel or channel/privacy code displayed before
you entered Mode Functions.
During An Incoming Transmission,
You Can Choose From The Following:
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel.
Your radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby
Mode.
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume
scanning channels.
If you press the Talk button while scanning and not within ten (10)
seconds of receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the channel
on which you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to
Standby Mode.
If you do not press any button within ten (10) seconds, your radio will
automatically resume scanning channels.
During Scanning (while not receiving a transmission),
You Can Choose From The Following:
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the channel or
channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered Mode
Functions or the channel on which, during scanning, you last
received a transmission. This will return the radio to Standby
Mode.
b. Press the Mode button to proceed to set privacy code scan on the
channel that was either displayed before you entered Mode
Functions or on which, during channel scanning, you last received
a transmission (see page 10 for further details).
c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby Mode on the
channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered Mode
Functions or the channel on which, during scanning, you last
transmitted or received.
Mode Button
Channel Button
Scan Channels
VOX Sensitivity Level
Mode Button
Channel Button
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction Operation
English
Mode Funnctions
10 11
Nothing comes close to a Cobra®
Privacy Code Scan •
Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan the privacy codes (00
through 38) within one (1) channel.
To Scan Privacy Codes:
1. While in Standby Mode, press the Channel Up
or Channel Down button to choose the
channel on which you wish to scan privacy
codes.
2. Press the Mode button until the Scan icon and
the privacy code numbers flash on the display.
3. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to begin scanning privacy codes within the
channel you selected.
The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when
privacy code scan is On. Your radio will continue
to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming
transmission is detected. Your radio will remain
on that channel/privacy code for ten (10)
seconds.
While setting privacy code scan, if you do not
press any buttons for fifteen (15) seconds your
radio will automatically return to Standby Mode
on the channel/privacy code that was displayed
before you entered Mode Functions.
During An Incoming Transmission,
You Can Choose From The Following:
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that
channel/privacy code. Your radio will remain on that
channel/privacy code and return to Standby Mode.
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume
scanning privacy codes.
If you press the Talk button while scanning and not within ten (10)
seconds of receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the
channel/privacy code on which you last received a transmission. This
will return the radio to Standby Mode.
If you do not press any button within ten (10) seconds, your radio will
automatically resume scanning privacy codes.
During Scanning (while not receiving a transmission),
You Can Choose From The Following:
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the
channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered Mode
Functions or the channel/privacy code on which, during scanning,
you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to
Standby Mode.
b. Press the Mode button to proceed to other functions.
c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby Mode on the
channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered Mode
Functions or the channel/privacy code on which, during scanning,
you last transmitted or received.
Operation
Channel Button
Mode Button
Select Channel
Scan Privacy Codes
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction Operation
English
Mode Funnctions
12 13
Nothing comes close to a Cobra®
10 Call Tone Settings •
You can choose between ten (10) different call tone settings to transmit
a unique call alert.
To Change a Call Tone Setting:
1. Press the Mode button until the letter “C” and
the current call tone number (1 through 10) is
displayed. The current call tone will sound for
one (1) second.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to hear the other call tone settings.
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to enter the new
setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Lock button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby Mode.
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. This feature can be turned On or Off.
To Turn Roger Beep On or Off:
When turning On your microTALK®radio for the
first time, Roger Beep will be On.
1. Press the Mode button until the Roger Beep
icon flashes. The current On or Off setting is
displayed.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
to select Roger Beep On or Off.
3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Mode button to enter the new
setting and proceed to other functions.
b. Press the Lock button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby Mode.
The setting you select will be saved when you turn
your radio Off and On again. When the Roger
Beep is On, the Roger Beep icon will be
displayed.
Operation
General Specifications •
Nominal
Unit
Nominal
Unit
C. Transmitter
1. Power
GMRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W 1
FRS Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mW 500
2. Carrier Frequency Stability . . . ±Hz 500
3. Modulation Limiting . . . . . . . . KHz 2.5
4. Carrier Attack Time . . . . . . . . . mS 80
5. Audio Frequency Response
@ 300 HZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB -12
@ 2500 HZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB +6
6. Audio Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . % 3
7. Hum Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB 30
8. Transient Frequency Behavior
a) TX On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mS 30
b) TX Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mS 5
A. FRS/GMRS
Frequency
Allocation and
Compatibility
Important: Please note that Cobra®GMRS
models with 15 channels may designate
different channel numbers for the same
frequency. For example, a Cobra®15 channel
GMRS model would need to be tuned to
channel 11 in order to communicate with
a 22 channel GMRS tuned to channel 15.
Please refer to the chart below for channel/
frequency number compatibility.
A = Channel No. For
22 Channel GMRS Models
B = Channel No. For 15
Channel GMRS Models
C = Type of Radio Service
D = Frequency in MHz
E = Power in Watts
AB C D E
1 1 FRS/GMRS 462.5625 1.0
2 2 FRS/GMRS 462.5875 1.0
3 3 FRS/GMRS 462.6125 1.0
4 4 FRS/GMRS 462.6375 1.0
5 5 FRS/GMRS 462.6625 1.0
6 6 FRS/GMRS 462.6875 1.0
7 7 FRS/GMRS 462.7125 1.0
8 FRS 467.5625 0.5
9 FRS 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 11 GMRS 462.5500 1.0
16 8 GMRS 462.5750 1.0
17 12 GMRS 462.6000 1.0
18 9 GMRS 462.6250 1.0
19 13 GMRS 462.6500 1.0
20 10 GMRS 462.6750 1.0
21 14 GMRS 462.7000 1.0
22 15 GMRS 462.7250 1.0
B. Receiver
1. Sensitivity
For 12 DB SINAD . . . . . . . . . . dBm -121
For Call Signal Detection . . . . dBm -121
2. Max. Audio Output
@10% THD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mW 200
3. Max. S/N Ratio
@ 1mV RF Input . . . . . . . . . . . dB 50
4. Squelch
a) Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dBm -121
b) Attack Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . mS 150
c) Closing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . mS 200
5. Audio Frequency Response
@ 300 HZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB -3
@ 2500 HZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dB -10
6. Signal Displacement BW . . . +/-KHZ 5
7. Adjacent Channel Rejection . . . dB 40
8. Intermodulation Rejection . . . . dB 65
9. Spurious Response Rejection . dB 55
D. Power Supply
1. Battery Life (5:5:90 RATIO)
With Alkaline Batteries . . . . . . . HR 24
2. Battery Operating Range . . . . . . V 4.2 - 6.0
Nominal
Unit
Call Tone Setting
Mode Button
Channel Button
Roger Beep Off
Mode Button
Channel Button
English
Licensing & Service
14
Operation WarrantyIntroduction
15
Nothing comes close to a Cobra®
Customer Assistance
IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED
This two-way radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which
require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. A user must be licensed prior
to operating on channels 1 through 7 or 15 through 22, which comprise the GMRS channels
of this radio. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation
of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act’s Sections 501 and 502 (amended).
Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC, which should be used for station
identification when operating this radio. GMRS users should also cooperate by engaging
in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users,
and being prudent with the length of their transmission time.
For licensing information and application forms, please call the FCC Hotline at
800-418-FORM. Request form #159 and form #605. Questions regarding the license
application should be directed to the FCC at 888-CALL-FCC. Additional information
is available on the FCC’s website at www.fcc.gov.
Safety Information for microTALK®Radios
Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the Talk
button is pushed, it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate
at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions
(FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices.
Important:
FCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets
the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Cobra®accessories supplied or designated for
this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could
damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
Normal Position:
Hold the transmitter approximately 2 inches from your face and speak in a normal voice,
with the antenna pointed up and away.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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.
Customer Assistance
Product Service Questions •
If you have any questions about operation or installing your new
Cobra®product, or if you are missing parts…
Please call Cobra®first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE
STORE! See customer service on page A1.
For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra®first before
sending your radio. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your
repair. You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra®factory. It will be
necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and
returned.
1) For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, 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 radio. Include a typed
or clearly printed name and address of where the radio is to be returned;
4) Pack radio 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, Illinois 60707 USA;
6) If the radio is in warranty, upon receipt of your radio it will either be
repaired or exchanged depending on the model.
Please allow approximately 3 – 4 weeks before contacting Cobra®for status.
If the radio 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 outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your local dealer for product service information.
Limited 1-Year Warranty •
For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
Cobra®Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra®GMRS Radios, and
the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of one (1) year 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 GMRS 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.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which may 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.
For products purchased outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.
16 English
Warranty & Accessories
Warranty