O P E R AT I O N
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE • WARRANTY
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High/Low Power
When in close proximity to another party, or
during favorable conditions you can switch from
High to Low Power to extend battery life.
(
NOTE:
This feature applies to GMRS channels
1-7 and 15-22 only. Channels 8-14 operate
exclusively on low power.)
To switch from high to low power:
1.
Press and release the HI/LO LOCK button.
When in low power, and when using
channels 8-14, the LOW icon will be
visible in the LCD display.
Signal Strength Meter
Your microTALK
®
radio is equipped with a signal
strength meter that shows the strength of your
incoming or outgoing transmissions. The ascending
bars next to the signal strength indicate the
strength of the signal. The greater the number
of bars visible, the stronger the signal. The fewer
number of bars visible, the weaker the signal.
microTALK
®
Range
Your microTALK
®
radio has a range of up to
6
miles (
10
km) when using GMRS channels on
HI power. In LOW power and on channels 8-14,
your radio’s range is up to 2 miles (3 km).Your
range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
In flat, open country your radio will operate
at maximum range.
Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal
can reduce the range.
Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further
reduce the signal.
Remember, you can achieve maximum
range by using Maximum Range Extender.
See page 6 for details.
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HI/LO LOCK button
SIGNAL STRENGTH meter
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
After reading this owner’s manual, if you have any questions
about installing or operating your microTALK
®
radio, or if you
are missing any parts, please contact Cobra
®
first. Do not return
this product to the store. Cobra
®
Electronics offers the following
customer support services.
For Assistance In the U.S.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. CT, Monday
through Friday (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions
English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance
English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. productinfo
@
cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
If your product should require factory service please
call Cobra
®
first before sending your radio in. 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 in order 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, IL 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 us 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 IN U.S.A.
Cobra
®
Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra
®
PR
Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects
in workmanship and materials for 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 PR 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 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.
