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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 (4) AAA batteries. (Always use 

high quality alkaline batteries.) Position
batteries according to polarity markings.

4. Replace battery compartment cover and 

belt clip.

Contact your local Cobra

®

dealer or Cobra

®

directly for optional accessories. Only Cobra

®

authorized accessories are recommended. 

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.

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

• 2-Way Radio 

With a range up 
to six (6) miles 
(10 km).

• 22 Channels 

Seven (7) shared 
with FRS/GMRS,
seven (7) FRS
only, eight (8)
GMRS only.

• 38 Privacy Codes

• Ten (10) Channel

NOAA All Hazards
Radio

• Hands-Free

Operation (VOX)

• Backlit LCD

Display

• Scan 

Channel, 
privacy code

• Water Resistant

• Speaker/

Microphone Jack

• Call Alert

Ten (10) 
selectable tones

• Button Lock

• Roger Beep

Selectable On/Off

• Battery/

Power Saver

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum 

Range Extender

• Belt Clip

Battery 

Compartment

Battery Door

Latch

Belt Clip

A2 English

Product Features

Introduction

Lock
Button

Backlit 
LCD 
Display

Channel 
Up/Down 
Button

Speaker/
Microphone

Call 
Button

Mode
Button

Antenna

Volume Up/
Down 
Button

External Speaker/
Microphone Jack

Light/Max

Range

Button

Talk

Button

On/Off 
Power
Button

Wrist Strap

Connection

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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...

Page 12: ...includes CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Accessories GPS Global Positioning System HighGear Accessories VHF Marine Radios Power Inverters 560 PDF VERSION qxd 11 20 03 10 47 AM Page 18 ...

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