Cobra MICROTALK PR 270 Owner's Manual

Cobra MICROTALK PR 270 Owner's Manual

Cobra electronics two-way radio user manual

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TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
PR 270
www.cobra.com
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
Owner's Manual
Printed in China
Part No. 480-405-P
English
Version A
®

Making Life Easier and Safer

Introduction
Staying in touch with your family and friends is
convenient and easy when using your microTALK
radio. Some of the many uses you will discover include:
Communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working;
keeping track of family and friends 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
®
Belt Clip
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.
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
Customer Assistance
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. Central Time,
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
© 2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
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®
www.cobra.com

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Summary of Contents for Cobra MICROTALK PR 270

  • Page 1: Making Life Easier And Safer

    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).
  • Page 2: Product Features

    ® , microTALK ® , Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra •...
  • Page 3 10285 PR270-2WX_PH2.qxd 7/24/07 3:50 PM Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty 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.
  • Page 4: Using Your Radio

    10285 PR270-2WX_PH2.qxd 7/24/07 3:50 PM Using Your Radio Operation Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack To attach a speaker/microphone: Speaker/Microphone /Charge Jack 1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge tab on top of your microTALK ® radio. 2. Insert the speaker/microphone accessory plug into the speaker/microphone/charge jack. To connect a wall charger/adapter: 1.
  • Page 5 10285 PR270-2WX_PH2.qxd 7/24/07 3:50 PM Using Your Radio Operation Listening for a Response Release the Talk button to receive incoming Listening transmissions. Your microTALK ® radio is always in Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed. To Adjust Volume Press the Volume Up or Volume Volume Button...
  • Page 6: Scrolling Through Mode Function

    10285 PR270-2WX_PH2.qxd 7/24/07 3:50 PM Using Your Radio Operation Scrolling Through the Mode Function By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK ® radio. When scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order: Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Mode/Power...
  • Page 7: Mode Functions

    10285 PR270-2WX_PH2.qxd 7/24/07 3:50 PM Mode Functions Operation Set DCS Privacy Codes To select a DCS privacy code: Mode/Lock Button 1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers flash on the display (01 through 83).
  • Page 8 10285 PR270-2WX_PH2.qxd 7/24/07 3:50 PM Mode Functions Mode Functions Operation Channel Scan Your microTALK ® radio can automatically scan channels. To scan channels: Mode/Power 1. Press the Mode/Power button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers appear on the display. 2.
  • Page 9 10285 PR270-2WX_PH2.qxd 7/24/07 3:50 PM Mode Functions Operation The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when privacy code scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel/privacy code for 10 seconds.
  • Page 10: General Specifications

    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 on high power or 15 through 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio.
  • Page 11: Product Service

    5) Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service: Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.

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