Cobra MicroTalk Professional 2-WAY RADIO Operating Instructions Manual

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Cobra PR 1000 manual (4216 copy
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 Professional
Battery Installation.........................................................................2
Turning On........................................................................................3
LCD Display.......................................................................................4
Auto Battery Power Saver............................................................5
Hi/Lo Power...................................................................................... 5
Select Main Channel (1-15).........................................................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 Ex tender.........................................................14
External Microphone/Speaker Jack .........................................15
Advanced Features ...........................................................................16
Button Tone Settings.....................................................................16
Ringer Mode.....................................................................................17
Lock Function..................................................................................18
microTalk Professional Range.....................................................19
Making Life Easier And Safer .......................................................20
Frequency Ranges.............................................................................22
Caring for Your microTalk Professional .................................24
microTalk Professional Specifications ....................................25
Limited Two Year Warranty...........................................................26
Optional Accessories .......................................................................27
Order Form ...........................................................................................28
If You Think You Need Service .............................Back Cover
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Features of This Product
• UHF FM Frequencies
• 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
• Recharging Pads
• Au to Ba t te ry Saver Ci rc u i ty
• Auto Squelch
• Lock Key
• Ring No t i f i ca t i o n
• Belt Clip
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Cobra PR 1000 manual (4216 copy 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 Professional Battery Installation...2 Turning On...3 LCD Display...4 Auto Battery Power Saver...5...
  • Page 2: Turning On

    Cobra PR 1000 manual (4216 copy 12/4/00 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 27. Charge ports are located on side of unit.
  • Page 3: Auto Battery Power Saver

    Cobra PR 1000 manual (4216 copy 12/4/00 Operation Illuminating Illuminating the Display the Display Press and release display for ten seconds. Caution Caution Do not use an external speaker / microphone with common ground circuits with this radio. The radio’s BTL (Bridge Tied Load) Audio Circuit would be overloaded and become damaged over time.
  • Page 4: Select Ctcss Subchannel (00-38)

    Cobra PR 1000 manual (4216 copy 12/4/00 Operation Select Select Channels (1-15) Channels Channels 1-7 are shared with FRS radios. Note Units must be on same channel and subchannels to communicate. Note Push and hold Channel up or down Buttons for fast channel Turn on microTalk Professional.
  • Page 5: Battery Low

    Cobra PR 1000 manual (4216 copy 12/4/00 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 4:08 PM Page 8...
  • Page 6: Talking To Another Party

    Cobra PR 1000 manual (4216 copy 12/4/00 Operation Talking to Another Party Note While Talk Button is depressed you cannot Press and hold receive incoming calls. Th e ( ) i con will appe a r. Note When you release the Talk 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 1000 manual (4216 copy 12/4/00 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

    4:08 PM Page 14 E x t e rnal Microphone/Speaker Jack External Microphone/Speaker Jack Your microTalk Professional 2-Way Radio can be fitted with a variety of accessories, (not included) freeing your hands for other tasks. To attach an external microphone/speaker...
  • Page 9: Advanced Features

    Cobra PR 1000 manual (4216 copy 12/4/00 Advanced Features Advanced Advanced Features Features Your microTalk Professional has many advanced features not found on other 2-way radios. No te These include: When using or prog ra m m i n g •...
  • Page 10: Lock Function

    Cobra PR 1000 manual (4216 copy 12/4/00 Advanced Features Lock Function Lock Function The purpose of the Lock Function is to lock most buttons to avoid accidental operation. To engage the Lock Function: Note Call Button, Range Extender Button and Talk Button do not lock and are fully operational while the unit is locked.
  • Page 11: Making Life Easier And Safer

    Cobra PR 1000 manual (4216 copy 12/4/00 Making Life Easier and Safer microTalk Professional 2-Way Radio Can microTalk Make Your Life Easier and Safer Professional As you become familiar with your microTalk 2-Way Radios Professional Radio you will find many of your own Can Make uses for the unit.
  • Page 12: Frequency Ranges

    Cobra PR 1000 manual (4216 copy 12/4/00 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 13 Ca ring for Your micro Talk Pro fessional Ra d i o m i c ro Ta l k The microTalk Professional 2-Way Radio will give P ro f e s s i o n a l you years of service if cared for properly. Here are...
  • Page 14: Limited Two Year Warranty

    Cobra PR 1000 manual (4216 copy 12/4/00 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 15 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 16 Cobra PR 1000 manual (4216 copy 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 17: If You Think You Need Service

    4. Pack unit securely to pr event 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 18 Cobra PR 1000 manual (4216 copy 12/4/00 4:09 PM Page 33 General Mobile Radio Service Important Information FCC Licensing Information The PR 1000 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 19 Cobra PR 1000 manual (4216 copy 12/4/00 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 20 Cobra PR 1000 manual (4216 copy 12/4/00 4:09 PM Page 36 CAUTION Important Safety Information for PR1000 Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a radio fre- quency transmitter. When the PTT button is pushed the trans- mitter sends out RF signals. The device is authorized to operate at a transmit duty fac tor not exceed 5% using alkaline AA size batteries to comply with Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) RF exposure safety level guidelines for hand-held wireless...

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