background image

Operation

Warranty

Introduction

14

15

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 on high power 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.

Channel 1 through 7 on low power and channels 8 through 14 comprise the 
FRS (Family Radio Service). No license is required to operate on the FRS.

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.

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

A

B

C

D

E

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 

 

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 

 

General Specifications 
and Licensing 

Customer Assistance

Operation

Nothing 

Comes Close to a Cobra

®

10285 PR270-2WX_PH2.qxd  7/24/07  3:50 PM  Page 14

Summary of Contents for MICROTALK PR 270

Page 1: ... 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 through Friday except holidays 77...

Page 2: ...itness 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 consequen...

Page 3: ...s or non rechargeable alkaline batteries Position batteries according to polarity markings 4 Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip To charge batteries in radio 1 Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly 2 Insert the 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 eit...

Page 4: ...the wall charger adapter plug into the speaker microphone charge jack Using Your Radio Operation 3 Speaker Microphone Charge Jack Quick Start 1 Press and hold the Mode 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 privacy code to communicate 3 Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the ...

Page 5: ...rson will hear a two second call tone This tone is used only to establish voice communications See page 13 on how to select between five call tone settings 4 5 Volume Button Call Button Listening Volume Level Lock Icon Light Max Range Lock Button To Illuminate Display Press and release the Light Max Range button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds Auto Squelch Maximum Range Your microTALK rad...

Page 6: ...crolling 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 CTCSS Privacy Codes Set DCS Privacy Codes Set Vox On Off Set Vox Sensitivity Set Channel Scan Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan Set DCS Privacy Code Scan Set Call Tones Set Ro...

Page 7: ...roceed to other functions b Press the Lock button to enter the selected setting and return to Standby mode Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Operation Operation Mode Functions 8 9 Set DCS Privacy Codes To select a DCS privacy code 1 After selecting a channel press the Mode Power button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display 01 through 83 2 Press using the Cha...

Page 8: ...ning privacy codes within the channel you selected Mode Functions Channel Scan Your microTALK radio can automatically scan channels To scan channels 1 Press the Mode Power button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers appear 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 wil...

Page 9: ...eived a transmission This will return the radio to Standby mode b Press the Mode Power 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 12 13 Five Call Tone Settings You can choose between five d...

Page 10: ...pliance 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...

Page 11: ...long with the name and address of where the product 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 Chicago Illinois 60...

Reviews: