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Cobra microTALK PR 260 WXC Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
PR 260 WXC
Printed in China
Part No. 480-335-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 WXC Printed in China Part No. 480-335-P English Version A Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...

  • Page 2: Making Life Easier And Safer

    Operation 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 Intro Secondary Icons 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 Operation Customer Assistance Notice 8. Call Button 9. Light/Max Range Button 10.
  • Page 4 Product Features Introduction Intro Backlit LCD Display Features • 22 Channels Seven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight GMRS only. Secondary Icons • 38 Privacy Codes • 10 Channel NOAA All Hazards Radio • Hands-Free Operation (VOX) Main Icons •...

  • Page 5: Warranty

    For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra GMRS radios and charger, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase.
  • Page 6 Introduction Operation Intro 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 7: Using Your Radio

    Operation Intro Operation Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack Speaker/Microphone /Charge Jack Secondary Icons Notice Intro Operation Notice Using Your Radio Customer Warranty Assistance To attach a speaker/microphone: 1. Open the speaker/microphone/charge tab on top of your microTALK 2. Insert the plug into the speaker/ microphone/charge jack.

  • Page 8: Battery Low

    Introduction Operation Intro 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 Secondary Icons always in Standby mode except when the Talk, Call or Mode/Power buttons are pressed.

  • Page 9: To Adjust Volume

    Operation Intro Operation Channel Button Channel Number Secondary Icons Notice Listening Volume Button Volume Level Call Button Using Your Radio Customer Warranty To Select a Channel Assistance With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.

  • Page 10: Lock Function

    Introduction Operation Intro 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 Secondary Icons 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 11 Operation Intro Operation microTALK ® Range Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions. Maximum Range Secondary Icons Reduced Range Reduced Range Notice 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 When scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order:...
  • Page 12 Introduction Operation Intro 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 13: Mode Functions

    Operation Intro Operation NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels You can use your microTALK All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area. Mode/Power Secondary Icons Hazards Radio Icon Notice Channel Button Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) In VOX mode, your microTALK automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.

  • Page 14: Channel Scan

    Introduction Operation Intro To Set VOX Sensitivity: Mode/Power 1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX VOX Sensitivity Level Secondary Icons Channel Button 2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down 3. Choose one (1) of the following: Channel Scan Your microTALK ®...
  • Page 15 Operation Intro 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 16 Introduction Operation Intro 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 Secondary Icons Mode/Power 2. Press the Mode/Power button until 3.
  • Page 17 Operation Intro 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 18: Roger Beep Confirmation Tone

    Introduction Operation Intro Intro 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 Secondary Icons Secondary Icons Call Tone Setting 2.

  • Page 19: General Specifications

    Operation Intro 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. Secondary Icons 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 20 For Products Used in the U.S.A. FCC Licensing 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.

  • Page 21: Trademark Acknowledgement

    Trademark Acknowledgement Cobra ® , microTALK and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. The Cobra line of quality products includes CB Radios • microTALK Safety Alert ®...

  • Page 22: 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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