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Cobra MicroTalk microTalk Professional 2-Way Radio Operating Instructions Manual

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Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A
How to Use Your Cobra
P rofessional 2-Way Radio
Contents
Features..................................................................................................1
The GMRS Story..................................................................................A1
FCC Warnings
Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators.......................................................................A2
Our Thanks to You .............................................................................A3
Customer Support..........................................................................A3
Operating your microTalk
Battery Installation.........................................................................2
Turning On........................................................................................3
LCD Display.......................................................................................4
Auto Battery Power Saver............................................................5
Hi/Lo Power......................................................................................5
Select Main Channel (1-7)...........................................................6
Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)............................................7
Battery Low.......................................................................................9
Talking To Another Party .............................................................10
Talk Confirmation Tone................................................................11
Listening For Another Party .......................................................11
Calling Another Party....................................................................12
Auto Squelch....................................................................................14
Maximum Range Extender.........................................................14
External Microphone/Speaker Jack .........................................15
Advanced Features...........................................................................16
Listening to Weather Channels.................................................16
Programming Memory Locations............................................20
Scan Function..................................................................................26
Memory Scan Function................................................................29
Tone Settings...................................................................................31
Lock Function..................................................................................33
Dual Watch........................................................................................34
microTalk Range ................................................................................37
Making Life Easier And Safer .......................................................38
Frequency Ranges.............................................................................40
Caring for Your microTalk .............................................................42
microTalk Professional Specifications ....................................43
Limited Two Year Warranty...........................................................44
Optional Accessories .......................................................................45
Order Form ...........................................................................................46
If You Think You Need Service.....................................Back Cover
12/4/00
4:18 PM
Page 1
Features of This Product
• UHF FM Frequencies
• 10 Weather Channels
• Weather Alert
• No Air Time Fees
• Up to 5 Mile Range
• 15 GMRS Channels
(7 shared FRS Channels)
• 38 CTCSS Subchannels
• LCD Function Display
• Talk Confirmation To n e
• Ca l l / Ring Bu t to n
• Au to Ba t te ry Saver Ci rc u i ty
• Auto Squelch
• 10 Memory L ocations
• Memory Scan
• Dual Watch
• Channel and CTCSS Scan
• Lock Key
• Call No t i f i ca t i o n
• Belt Clip
• Rubberized Cabinet Grips
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 How to Use Your Cobra P rofessional 2-Way Radio Contents Features...1 The GMRS Story...A1 FCC Warnings Included Accessories Controls & Indicators...A2 Our Thanks to You ...A3 Customer Support...A3 Operating your microTalk Battery Installation...2 Turning On...3 LCD Display...4 Auto Battery Power Saver...5 Hi/Lo Power...5...

  • Page 2: Battery Installation

    Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Operation Battery Install Batteries Installation Note Use high quality“AA” batteries, such as alkaline, NiMH or Ni-Cad. Incorrect positioning can dam- age both the batteries and the unit. See Accessories on page 45. Charge ports are located on side of unit.

  • Page 3: The Display

    Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Operation Illuminating Illuminating the Display the Display Press and release display for ten seconds. Page 4 Auto Battery Power Saver Your microTalk Professional has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to PRESS AND...

  • Page 4: Select Ctcss Subchannel (00-38)

    Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Operation Select Select Channels (1-15) Channels Channels 1-7 are shared with FRS radios. Turn on microTalk Professional. An audible Note “tone” will indicate the unit is on and the LCD will self-test for 3 seconds and then go to Units must be on same Operational Mode.

  • Page 5: Battery Low

    Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Operation Select CTCSS Select CTCSS Subchannel Subchannel Note Press and hold Channel Button up or down for fast chan- nel advance. Press and release numbers flash next to channel display on LCD. Se l e ct s u bchannel number by pressing and releasing the Page 8...

  • Page 6: Talking To Another Party

    Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Operation Talking to Another Party Note While PTT Button is depressed you cannot receive incoming Press and hold calls. Th e ( ) i con will appe a r. Note When you release the PT T Button,the person you are talking to will hear a tone indi- cating that it’s ok to talk.

  • Page 7: Calling Another Party

    Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Operation Calling Calling Another Party Another To alert another par ty that you wish to Party communicate: Turn on your microTalk Professional 2-way radio. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on.The LCD will self-test for 3 seconds and then to operational mode.

  • Page 8: Auto Squelch

    Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Operation Auto Squelch Auto Squelch Your micro Talk Pro fessional is equipped with Au to Sq u e l c h , which auto m at i cally shuts off weak tra n s- missions and unwa nted noise due to te rrain co n- ditions or if you have reached your range limit.

  • Page 9: Advanced Features

    Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Advanced Features Listening to Listening to Weather Channels Weather Turn on your microTalk Professional 2 -way Channels radio. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on. The LCD will go through a 3 second self test and then go to operational mode.
  • Page 10 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Advanced Features Turning Turning Weather Alert ON or OFF Press Function Button until ( Weather Alert flashes. ON or OFF Push Channel Bu t to n to switch between ON or OFF Then press Enter to lock in selection.

  • Page 11: Programming Memory Locations

    Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Advanced Features Programming Programming Memory Locations Memory Your microTalk Professional has 10 memory (0-9) Locations locations for storing your most frequently used channels. Turn on microTalk Professional. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go through a 3 second self-test and then go to Operational Mode.
  • Page 12 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Advanced Features Programming Memory Locations Note Press the Function button to set the main channel in memory and move to subchannel Press and hold the Up/ selection. The subchannel begins flashing. The Down channel button ) icon will remain flashing.
  • Page 13 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Advanced Features Using Memory Channel Recall/Talk Memory To recall a channel in memory: Locations Press and release ) icon and a memory location flashes. Select desired memory location you wish to recall (0-9) by pushing the button.

  • Page 14: Scan Function

    Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Advanced Features Scan Function Scan Function Turn on microTalk Professional. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go through a 3 second self-test and then go to Operational Mode. Note The microTalk Professional “zeros out”...

  • Page 15: Memory Scan Function

    Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Advanced Features Note To scan subchannels: If you wish to proceed to the n ext function mod e, p u s h and release Fu n ction Bu t to n . ( M e m o ry Sca n ) .
  • Page 16 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Advanced Features Memory Scan Memory Scan Function Function Press Channel button to begin the scan mode. The radio will stop at the first memory location for 1/2 second. • If no signal is detected it will move on. •...

  • Page 17: Lock Function

    Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Advanced Features Press Channel Button up or down to turn on or off. To set option: Press Enter Button. This will immediately enter new setting and return to operational mode. Press Function Bu t to n.This will enter new setting and go to new Function Mode;...

  • Page 18: Dual Watch

    Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Advanced Features Dual Watch Dual Watch Function Function Dual Watch allows you to simultane- ously monitor any two pre s e l e cte d Family Radio Se rv i ce channels. Turn on your microTalk Professional 2-way radio.

  • Page 19: Microtalk Range

    Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Advanced Features Dual Watch Dual Watch Function Function To enter Dual Watch when the second channel and CTCSS are already stored, press the Function Button until Pre s s Enter Bu t to n . Dual watch will be g i n . Pre s s E nter or PTT Bu t ton to exit Dual Watc h Mod e.

  • Page 20: Making Life Easier And Safer

    Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:18 PM Making Life Easier and Safer microTalk microTalk Professional 2-Way Radio Can Make Your Life Easier and Safer Professional 2-Way Radios As you become familiar with your microTalk Professional Radio you will find many of your own Can Make uses for the unit.

  • Page 21: Frequency Ranges

    Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:19 PM Frequency Range Frequency The microTalk Professional unit represents one of the most advanced FM two-way radios available. Ranges CTCSS Channel Frequency 67.0 Hz 71.9 Hz 74.4 Hz 77.0 Hz 79.7 Hz 82.5 Hz 85.4 Hz 88.5 Hz 91.5 Hz...
  • Page 22 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:19 PM Caring for Your Professional Radio Caring for Yo u r Caring for Your microTalk Professional Radio m i c ro Ta l k P ro f e s s i o n a l The microTalk Professional 2-Way Radio will give you years of service if cared for properly.

  • Page 23: Limited Two Year Warranty

    12/4/00 4:19 PM Limited Two Year Warranty COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two (2) years from the da te of first consumer pur- chase.
  • Page 24 Make check or money order (no stamps) form and fax to: 1.773.622.2269 payable to: or call 1.773.889.3087 Cobra Electronics (Press 1 from the main menu) Accessories Dept. 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, M-F, CST. 6500 West Cortland St. Chicago, IL 60707...
  • Page 25 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 The Co b ra line of quality prod u cts also includes: • Ci t i zens Band Ra d i o s • High Ge a r Ac ce s s o ri e s ™...

  • Page 26: If You Think You Need Service

    4. Pack unit 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 W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707.
  • Page 27 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:29 PM General Mobile Radio Service Important Information FCC Licensing Information The PR 2000WX Professional radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communication Commission (FCC) license. GMRS frequencies have been allocated by the FCC for recreational use such as;skiing, hiking, camping, etc.
  • Page 28 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:29 PM Controls and Indicators Detachable UHF Antenna Microphone Jack Speaker Jack Charger Jack External DC Jack On/Off Power/Volume Knob LCD Display Panel Speaker Battery Compartment Talk Button M o n i to r / LCD Di s p l ay Light Bu t to n Channel Select Button 1 3.
  • Page 29 Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 12/4/00 4:29 PM Page 55 CAUTION Important Safety Information for PR 2000 WX Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a radio frequency transmitter. When the PTT button is pushed the transmitter sends out RF signals. The device is authorized to operate at a transmit duty factor not exceed 5% using alkaline AA size batteries to comply with Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) RF exposure safety level guidelines for...

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