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Operation

Warranty

Introduction

Customer Assistance

15

Nothing comes close to a Cobra

®

English

Licensing And Service

14

IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED

This 2-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 two (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 (2) 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 assistance 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 U.S.A. 

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 three (3) to four (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.

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Summary of Contents for microTALK PR385WX

Page 1: ...PR385WX 2 WAYRADIO MODEL Nothing comes close to a Cobra English Owner s Manual Printed in Philippines Part No 480 174 P ...

Page 2: ...ds 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 optional wrist strap The belt clip easily attaches to your belt purse or backpack Simply squeeze the clip and place it ...

Page 3: ...king into the microphone 4 When finished talking release the Talk button and listen for a response 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 ...

Page 4: ...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 m...

Page 5: ...Warranty Introduction Operation Using Your Radio 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 Max...

Page 6: ... Down button to select a privacy code You can hold 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 is displayed 2 Use the Channel Up or Channel Down butto...

Page 7: ... 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 a...

Page 8: ...ld 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 tr...

Page 9: ... 2 5 4 Carrier Attack Time mS 80 5 Audio Frequency Response 300 Hz dB 12 2500 Hz dB 6 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 Chan...

Page 10: ... 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 2 inches from your face and speak in a normal voice with...

Page 11: ...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 expen...

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