Cobra Electronics 0131A FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER User Manual

Cobra Electronics Corporation FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER

User Manual

Installing Batteries To Install or Replace Batteries: 1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.2. Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover.3. Insert three (3) AAA batteries. Position batteries according to polarity markings.4. Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip.• Donotmixoldandnewbatteries.• Donotmixalkaline,standard(carbon-zinc),or rechargeable(Ni-Cd,Ni-MH,etc.)batteries.User’s GuideTWO-WAY RADIO MODEL CX102ANOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two (2) conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC rules, or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules.Making Life Easier And Safer 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.Customer AssistanceInthisuser’sguide,youshouldfindalltheinformationyouneedtooperateyourmicroTALK®radio.Ifyourequire furtherassistanceafterreadingthisguide,CobraElectronicsoffersthefollowingcustomerassistanceservices:For Assistance In The U.S.A. 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5:30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).Up/Down ButtonsWhileinmodefunction,press and release to change channels.Press and release to adjust the volume.Call ButtonPress and release to alert others that you  arecalling.Thistoneisusedonlytoestablish voice communications.PrintedinChinaPartNo.480-842-PVersionCTalk ButtonPressandholdtocommunicatewith others.Withthemicrophoneabouttwo(2)inches[five(5)cm]fromyourmouth, speak in a normal voice. Release the Talkbuttonwhenyouarefinishedtalkingandlistenforaresponse.Youcannotreceiveincomingcallswhile pressing the Talk button. NOTE Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIREDThis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.whichcomprisetheGMRSchannelsofthisradio.SeriouspenaltiescouldresultforunlicenseduseofGMRSchannels,inviolationofFCCrules.Operationofthisradioissubjecttoadditionalrulesspecifiedin47C.F.R.Part95.LicenseduserswillbeissuedacallsignbytheFCC,whichshouldbeusedfor stationidentificationwhenoperatingthisradio.GMRSusersshouldalsocooperate byengaginginpermissibletransmissionsonly,avoidingchannelinterferencewithotherGMRSusers,andbeingprudentwiththelengthoftheirtransmissiontime.Forlicensinginformationandapplicationforms,pleasecalltheFCCHotlineat 800-418-FORM.Requestform#159andform#605.Questionsregardingthe licenseapplicationshouldbedirectedtotheFCCat888-CALL-FCC.AdditionalinformationisavailableontheFCC’swebsiteatwww.fcc.gov.Safety Information For microTALK® RadiosYourwirelesshandheldportabletransceivercontainsalowpowertransmitter. WhentheTalkbuttonispushed,itsendsoutradiofrequency(RF)signals. Thedeviceisauthorizedtooperateatadutyfactornottoexceed50%. InAugust1996,theFederalCommunicationsCommissions(FCC)adopted RFexposureguidelineswithsafetylevelsforhandheldwirelessdevices.Important: FCCRFExposureRequirements:Forbody-wornoperation,thisradiohas beentestedandmeetstheFCCRFexposureguidelineswhenusedwithCobraaccessoriessuppliedordesignatedforthisproduct.Useofotheraccessories maynotensurecompliancewithFCCRFexposureguidelines.Useonlythe suppliedantenna.Unauthorizedantennas,modifications,orattachments coulddamagethetransmitterandmayviolateFCCregulations.Normal Position: Holdthetransmitterapproximatelytwo(2)inchesfromyourfaceand speakinanormalvoice,withtheantennapointedupandaway.Product Service QuestionsIfyouhaveanyquestionsaboutoperationorinstallingyournewCobraproduct, orifyouaremissingparts…Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE! See customer assistance above.For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.Ifyourproductshouldrequirefactoryservice,pleasecallCobrafirstbefore sendingyourradio,chargerorbatterypack(s).Thiswillensurethefastestturn- aroundtimeonyourrepair.YoumaybeaskedtosendyourproductstotheCobrafactory.Itwillbenecessarytofurnishthefollowingtohavetheproductserviced andreturned.1)Forwarrantyrepairincludesomeformofproof-of-purchase, suchasamechanicalreproductionorcarbonofasalesreceipt.Ifyousendthe originalreceipt,itcannotbereturned.2)Sendtheentireproduct.3)Enclose adescriptionofwhatishappeningwiththeproduct.Includeatypedorclearly printednameandaddressofwheretheproductistobereturned.4)Packproduct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WestCortlandStreet Chicago,Illinois60707U.S.A. 6)Iftheproductisinwarranty,uponreceiptofyourproductitwilleitherbe repairedorexchangeddependingonthemodel.Pleaseallowapproximatelythree(3)tofour(4)weeksbeforecontactingCobra forstatus.Iftheproductisoutofwarranty,aletterwillautomaticallybesent informingyouoftherepairchargeorreplacementcharge.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.Limited 1-Year Warranty On Radio(s)For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.CobraElectronicsCorporationwarrantsthatitsCobraGMRSradio(s),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.Thiswarrantymaybeenforcedbythefirstconsumerpurchaser,providedthattheproductisutilizedwithintheU.S.A.Cobrawill,withoutcharge,repairorreplace,atitsoption,defectiveGMRSradio(s), productsorcomponentpartsupondeliverytotheCobraFactoryServicedepartment,accompaniedbyproofofthedateoffirstconsumerpurchase,suchasaduplicatedcopyofasalesreceipt.Youmustpayanyinitialshippingchargesrequiredtoshiptheproductforwarrantyservice,butthereturnchargeswillbeatCobra’sexpense,iftheproductisrepairedorreplacedunderwarranty.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichmayvaryfromstatetostate.Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1)Toanyproductdamagedbyaccident;2)Intheeventofmisuseorabuseoftheproductorasaresultofunauthorizedalterationsorrepairs;3)Iftheserialnumberhasbeenaltered,defaced,orremoved;4)IftheowneroftheproductresidesoutsidetheU.S.A.Allimpliedwarranties,includingwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandfitnessforaparticularpurposearelimitedindurationtothelengthofthiswarranty.Cobrashallnotbeliableforanyincidental,consequentialorotherdamages;including,withoutlimitation,damagesresultingfromlossofuseorcostofinstallation.Somestatesdonotallowlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylastsand/or donotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.For Products Purchased Outside The U.S.A.Pleasecontactyourlocaldealerforwarrantyinformation.LCD DisplayMaximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions. Insert BatteriesPull Latch UpRemove Belt ClipTrademark AcknowledgementCobra®,microTALK®,NothingComesClosetoaCobra® and the snake design are registered trademarksofCobraElectronicsCorporation,U.S.A.CobraElectronicsCorporation™isatrademarkofCobraElectronicsCorporation,U.S.A.The Cobra® line of quality products includes:CBRadios•microTALK®Radios•Radar/LaserDetectors•SafetyAlert®TrafficWarningSystems• HighGear®Accessories•CobraMarine®VHFRadios•PowerInverters•TruckerNavSystems• LEDLights•JumpstartersAccessoriesWRTXChannel NumbersWhile in Standbymodeorwhenselecting achannel,showscurrentchannel(1through22).Whenadjustingthevolume, showscurrentlevel(1through8).Battery Low IconIconblinksandanaudibletonewillbe heardwhenbatterypowerlevelislow.YourmicroTALK®radiohasauniquecircuitdesignedtoextendbatterylife.Iftherearenotransmissionswithinten(10)seconds,theradiowillautomaticallyswitchtoBattery Save mode. Thiswillnotaffecttheradio’sabilitytoreceiveincoming transmissions.Receive IconVisiblewhenreceiving a message.Transmit IconVisiblewhentransmitting a message.Channel/Volume IndicatorVisiblewhenreceiving a message. “CH”isvisiblewheninStandbymodeorwhenselecting a channel.“LE”isvisiblewhen adjusting volume.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 DealerWeather IconVisiblewheninNOAAWeatherradiomode.YoucanuseyourmicroTALK® radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area.Mode/Power ButtonPressandreleasetoentermodefunctionto change channels.Thechannelnumberswillblinkwhenthatmodeisselected.UsetheUp/ Down buttons to select a channel.Press and hold to turn the radio On or Off.Press and release again to enter the NOAA WeatherChannels.UsetheUp/Down buttons toselectthestrongestweatherchannelinyour area. Battery Compartment CoverAntenna

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