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FCC, Assistance & Warranty
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 microT
ALK
®
radios
Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the PTT 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 (5 cm) from your face and speak in a normal voice,
with the antenna pointed up and away.
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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 2.
Product Service Questions
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.
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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.
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.
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