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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. Operation of this radio is subject to additional rules specified in 
47 C.F.R. Part 95.

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

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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 Commission (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 two 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.

General Specifications

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 FRS/GMRS Models
B = Channel No. for 15 Channel GMRS Models
C = Type of Radio Service
D = Frequency in MHz
E = Power Output

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1 1  FRS/GMRS 

462.5625

High

2 2

FRS/GMRS

462.5875

High

3 3

FRS/GMRS 

462.6125

High

4 4  FRS/GMRS 

462.6375

High 

5 5  FRS/GMRS 

462.6625

High 

6 6  FRS/GMRS 

462.6875

High 

7 7  FRS/GMRS 

462.7125

High 

 

8 FRS 

467.5625

Low 

9 FRS 

467.5875

Low

10 FRS

467.6125

Low 

11 FRS 

467.6375

Low

12 FRS 

467.6625

Low

13 FRS 

467.6875

Low 

14 FRS 

467.7125

Low

15 11  GMRS  462.5500

High 

 

16 8  GMRS  462.5750

High 

17 12  GMRS  462.6000

High 

 

18 9  GMRS  462.6250

High 

19 13  GMRS  462.6500

High 

20 10  GMRS  462.6750

High 

 

21 14  GMRS  462.7000

High 

22 15  GMRS  462.7250

High 

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9508-PR255-2VP-D-FinalC #17  3/29/06  3:36 PM  Page 14

Summary of Contents for microTALK PR 255-2 VP

Page 1: ...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 Central Time Monday...

Page 2: ...e 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 microTALK radios chargers 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 ...

Page 3: ...radio 1 Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly See above for battery installation instructions 2 Insert round connector of wall charger adapter into the charge jack located at the top of the radio The wall charger adapter has two round connectors which enables you to charge either one or two radios at a time 3 Plug the wall charger adapter into electrical outlet It normally ta...

Page 4: ...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 Power 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 c...

Page 5: ...ll be displayed Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction O Op pe er ra at ti io on n L Lo oc ck k I Ic co on n L Lo oc ck k B Bu ut tt to on n L Li ig gh ht t M Ma ax x R Ra an ng ge e U Us si in ng g Y Yo ou ur r R Ra ad di io o O Op pe er ra at ti io on n Listening for a Response When you are finished talking Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions Your microTALK radio is alwa...

Page 6: ...i iv va ac cy y C Co od de e M Mo od de e P Po ow we er r B Bu ut tt to on n C Ch ha an nn ne el l B Bu ut tt to on n M Mo od de e P Po ow we er r B Bu ut tt to on n U Us si in ng g Y Yo ou ur r R Ra ad di io o O Op pe er ra at ti io on n 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 serv...

Page 7: ...lay 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 1 of the following a Press the Mode Power 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 To Set VOX Sensitivity 1 Press the Mode Power button until th...

Page 8: ...ume scanning channels If you press the Talk button while scanning and not within 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 10 seconds your radio will automatically resume scanning channels During scanning while not receiving a transmission you can...

Page 9: ...u last transmitted or received C Ca al ll l T To on ne e S Se et tt ti in ng g M Mo od de e P Po ow we er r B Bu ut tt to on n C Ch ha an nn ne el l B Bu ut tt to on n R Ro og ge er r B Be ee ep p O Of ff f M Mo od de e P Po ow we er r B Bu ut tt to on n C Ch ha an nn ne el l B Bu ut tt to on n E En ng gl li is sh h 1 12 2 1 13 3 N No ot th hi in ng g Comes Close to a Cobra Five Call Tone Settings...

Page 10: ...nas modifications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations Normal Position Hold the transmitter approximately two 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 ...

Page 11: ...e 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 Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicag...

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