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Owner's Manual
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
PR 260 WX
Printed in China
Part No. 480-312-P
English
Version A
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL PR 260 WX Printed in China Part No. 480-312-P English Version A Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 2 For Assistance in the U.S.A. In this user’s manual, you should find all the information you need to operate your microTALK 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 3: Product Features

    Product Features Introduction 1. Antenna 2. External Speaker/ Microphone/Charge Jack 3. Backlit LCD Display 4. Channel Up/Down Buttons 5. Lock Button 6. Mode/Power Button 7. Speaker/Microphone 8. Call Button 9. Light/Max Range Button 10. Talk Button 11. Volume Up/Down Buttons 12.
  • Page 4 Product Features Introduction Backlit LCD Display Features • 22 Channels Seven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight GMRS only. • 38 Privacy Codes • 10 Channel NOAA All Hazards Radio • Hands-Free Operation (VOX) • Scan Channel, privacy code •...
  • Page 5 Introduction Operation Caring for Your microTALK 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 6 Using Your Radio Operation Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack To attach a speaker/microphone: Speaker/Microphone /Charge Jack 1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge 2. Insert the plug into the speaker/ To connect a wall charger/adapter: 1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge 2. Insert the wall charger/adapter plug Quick Start 1.
  • Page 7 Introduction Operation Turning on Your microTALK Mode/Power Press and hold the Mode/Power button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on. Your microTALK ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the Talk, Call or Mode/Power buttons are pressed.
  • Page 8 Using Your Radio Operation To Select a Channel Channel Button With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button. Channel Number Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS/ GMRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.
  • Page 9 Introduction Operation To Illuminate Display Light/Max Range Press and release the Light/Max Range button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds. Auto Squelch/Maximum Range Your microTALK ® radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached your Maximum Range limit.
  • Page 10 Using Your Radio Operation microTALK ® Range Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions. In flat, open country your radio will Maximum Range operate at maximum range. Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can reduce the range of the radio. Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further Reduced Range reduce the range of the radio.
  • Page 11 Introduction Operation CTCSS Privacy Codes CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce interference from other users on the channel. If you are using a privacy code, both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate.
  • Page 12 Mode Functions Operation NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels You can use your microTALK All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area. To listen to all hazards radio channels: Mode/Power 1. Press the Mode button until the All Hazards 2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down button Hazards Radio Icon The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.
  • Page 13 Introduction Operation To Set VOX Sensitivity: Mode/Power 1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX VOX Sensitivity Level Channel Button 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down 3. Choose one (1) of the following: Channel Scan Your microTALK ® radio can automatically scan channels.
  • Page 14 Mode Functions Mode Functions Operation During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following: a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel. Your radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode. b.
  • Page 15 Introduction Operation Privacy Code Scan Your microTALK ® radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (00 through 38) within one channel. To scan privacy codes: Select Channel 1. While in Standby mode, press the Mode/Power 2. Press the Mode/Power button until 3.
  • Page 16 Mode Functions Operation During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following: a. Press and hold 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.
  • Page 17 Introduction Operation Five Call Tone Settings You can choose between five different Call Tone Settings to transmit a call alert. To change a call tone setting: Mode/Power 1. Press the Mode/Power button until the Call Tone Setting 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down 3.

  • Page 18: General Specifications

    General Specifications and Licensing Operation General Specifications 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 Channel 15.
  • Page 19 Introduction Operation 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 or 15 through 22, which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules.
  • Page 20 If you have any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance. For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A. Please contact your local dealer for product service information. Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A. •...
  • Page 21 Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra ® , 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. • ® radios •...
  • Page 22 For more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website: www.cobra.com Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® English...

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