Cobra Electronics 1122A FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER User Manual 9509 PR260 WX vB

Cobra Electronics Corporation FRS/GMRS TRANSCEIVER 9509 PR260 WX vB

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Introduction©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, Illinois 60707 USAwww.cobra.comMaking Life Easier and SaferStaying 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; keepingtrack of family and friends at a crowded public event; checking withtravel companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arrangingmeeting spots with others while shopping at the mall.Secure your microTALK®radio while on the go.Carrying your microTALK®radio with you is easywhen 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. In this user’s manual, you should find all the information you need tooperate your microTALK®radio. If you require further assistance afterreading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customerassistance services:Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone). Customer Assistance OperatorsEnglish and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone). QuestionsEnglish and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax). Technical AssistanceEnglish 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 DealerCustomer AssistanceA1Owner’s ManualNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®For more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website:www.cobra.comBelt ClipPrinted in ChinaPart No. 480-743-PEnglishVersion ATWO-WAY RADIO MODEL CXT280
2Product Features137118451213141510691. Antenna2. External Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack3. Mode/Power Button4. Lock Button5. Channel Up/Down Buttons6. Backlit LCD Display7. Speaker/Microphone8. Volume Up/Down Buttons9. Light/Max Range Button10. Talk Button11. Call Button12. Wrist Strap Connection13. Belt Clip14. Battery Compartment15. Battery Door LatchProduct FeaturesA3IntroductionProduct FeaturesA2Limited One-Year Warranty on Radio(s) & Charger •For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra microTALK®radios andcharger, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects inworkmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of firstconsumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumerpurchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A. Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective microTALK®radios, chargers, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra FactoryService department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumerpurchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product forwarranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives youspecific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary fromstate to state.Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any productdamaged by accident; 2) In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as aresult of unauthorized alterations or repairs; 3) If the serial number has beenaltered, defaced, or removed; 4) If the owner of the product resides outside theU.S.A.All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for aparticular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobrashall 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 lastsand/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages, 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.90-Day Warranty on Rechargeable BatteriesFor products purchased in the U.S.A. and Canada.Trademark Acknowledgement •Cobra®, microTALK®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, VibrAlert®and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra ElectronicsCorporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.Warranty and TrademarkAcknowledgementWarrantyFeatures• 22 ChannelsSeven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight GMRS only.•10 Channel NOAA AllHazards Radio • Weather Alert•121 Privacy Codes(38 CTCSS codes/83 DCS codes)•Hands-Free Operation(VOX)• ScanChannels, privacy codes• Backlit LCD Display• Call Alert Five selectable tones• Button Lock• Speaker/Microphone/ Charge Jack• Roger BeepSelectable On/Off• Battery/Power Saver• Keystroke Tones• Battery Low Indicator• Auto Squelch• Maximum Range Extender•Belt ClipImportant FCC Licensing InformationThis radio operates on General Mobile RadioService (GMRS) frequencies which require aFederal Communications Commission (FCC)license. See page 15 for licensing and other related information.Maximum range may vary and is based onunobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions. Introduction17Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Backlit LCD Display1. Battery Low Indicator2. VOX Icon3. Scan Icon4. Roger Beep Icon5. Lock Icon6. Low Power Icon7. DCS/CTCSS Icons8. Weather Icon9. Weather Alert Icon10. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers11. Power Saver Icon12. Channel Numbers13. Receive/Transmit Icon12345611121310879
Remove Belt ClipPull Up Lock LatchInsert BatteriesOperation Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroductionCaring 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 fromdust. Never put the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure toextreme temperatures.Rechargeable Batteries and Desktop Charger •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 thebattery compartment cover.3. Insert the supplied four AAA rechargeablebatteries or non-rechargeable alkaline 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.To charge radios in desktop charger:1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.2. Insert round connector of 120-volt adapter intojack on back of charger.3. Plug 120-volt adapter into electrical outlet.If charging light is not on, check position of radio.Radio should be upright. The charge indicator lightwill stay on as long as the radio is in the chargingwell, even after the batteries are fully charged.It normally takes about 15 hours to fully rechargebatteries. Batteries will not be damaged if they stayin the charging well longer than that. 1Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Insert radio(s)
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction OperationBattery Low •When battery power is low, the Battery Low iconwill blink. Your batteries should be replaced orrecharged, if using rechargeable batteries.Auto Battery Save •If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, theradio will automatically switch to Battery Savemode and the Power Saver icon will flash in thedisplay. This will not affect the radio’s ability toreceive incoming transmissions.Communicating with Another Person •1. Press and hold the Talk button.2. With the microphone about two inches (5 cm) fromyour mouth, speak in a normal voice.3. Release the Talk button when you are finished talking and listen for a response.You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button.Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.2To charge batteries in radio:1. Check to see that the batteries have beeninserted properly. 2. Insert the wall charger/adapter into the chargejack located at the top of the radio. 3. Plug the wall charger/adapter into electricaloutlet.Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for rechargingyour Cobra microTALK radio.Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.Using Your RadioOperation3Quick Start1. Press and hold the Mode/Power button to turn on your radio.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Downbutton to select a channel.Both radios must be tuned to the samechannel/privacy code to communicate.3. Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone.4. When finished talking, release the Talkbutton and listen for a response.Battery LowTurning on Your microTALK®Radio •Press and hold the Mode/Power button until you heara series of audible tones indicating the radio is on.Your microTALK®radio is now in Standby mode,ready to receive transmissions. The radio is alwaysin Standby mode except when the Talk, Call orMode/Power buttons are pressed.Mode/PowerTalk ButtonBattery Save ModeTwo Inches (5 cm)from MouthTo Select a Channel •With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels bypressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button. Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS/ GMRS.Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15through 22 are GMRS only. See page 14 for FRS/GMRS frequencyallocations and compatibility charts.Channel ButtonChannel NumberNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Radio Charger Jack
To turn maximum range extender on:–Press and hold the Light/Max Range button for at least five seconds until you hear two beeps which indicates the maximumrange extender is on.To turn maximum range extender off:–Press and release the Light/Max Rangebutton or change channels.Lock Function •The Lock function locks the Channel Up,ChannelDown and Mode/Power buttons to preventaccidental operation. To turn the lock on or off:–Press and hold the Lock button for two seconds.A double beep sound is used to confirm your lockon or off request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be displayed.Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction OperationUsing Your RadioOperationListening for a Response •Release the Talk button to receive incomingtransmissions. Your microTALK®radio is always inStandby mode while the Talk or Call buttons arenot pressed.To Adjust Volume •Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button.A double beep sound is used to indicate the minimum and maximum volume levels (1 through 8).Call Button •Press and release the Call button. The other person will hear a two second call tone.This tone is used only to establish voicecommunications.See page 13 on how to select between fivecall tone settings.45Volume ButtonCall ButtonListeningVolume LevelLock IconLight/Max RangeLock ButtonTo Illuminate Display •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 andunwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached yourMaximum Range limit.You can temporarily turn off auto squelch or turn on maximum rangeextender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximumrange of your radio.Light/Max RangemicroTALK®Range •Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.In flat, open country your radio will 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 reduce the range of the radio.On FRS Channels 8 through 14, your radioautomatically switches to low power, whichwill limit the range the radio can communicate.Remember, you can achieve maximumrange by using maximum range extender.See page 4 for details.Maximum RangeReduced RangeReduced RangeNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
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. Whenscrolling through the Mode function, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order:Set CTCSS Privacy CodesSet DCS Privacy CodesSet NOAA All Hazards Radio ChannelSet NOAA Alert On/OffSet Vox On/Off Set Vox SensitivitySet Channel ScanSet CTCSS Privacy Code ScanSet DCS Privacy Code ScanSet Call TonesSet Roger Beep On/OffPrivacy Codes •Your microTALK radio incorporates two advanced coded squelchsystems that can help to reduce interference from other users on any given channel. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded SquelchSystem) provides 38 privacy codes and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch)provides 83 privacy codes. This provides a total of 121 PrivacyCodes. Either system can be used on all channels, but both systemscannot be used on the same channel at the same time.To successfully communicate using a privacy code, both the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the samechannel and to the same privacy code system (CTCSS or DCS)and privacy code number. Each channel will remember the lastprivacy code system and number you select.The privacy code 00 is not a privacy code, but allows all signalsto be heard on a channel that is set to 00 on both the CTCSS and DCS systems.Set CTCSS Privacy Codes •To select a CTCSS privacy code:1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power button until the CTCSS iconappears and the small numbers next to thechannel number flash on the display.If DCS is turned on at the channel selected,the display will flash the CTCSS icon and “OFF.” To switch from DCS to CTCSS, press the Channel Upor Channel Down button while the displayis flashing “OFF.” The display will then show the small numbers flashingand you will then be able to proceed to step 2.2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Downbutton to select a privacy code. You can hold theUp or Down button for fast advance.3. When your desired CTCSS privacy code isdisplayed, choose one of the following:a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter thenew setting and proceed to other functions.b. Press the Lock button to enter the new settingand return to Standby mode.c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standbymode.Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction OperationUsing Your RadioOperation67Mode/PowerMode/PowerPrivacy CodeChannel ButtonNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
Set DCS Privacy Codes •To select a DCS privacy code:1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Powerbutton until the DCS icon appears and the smallnumbers flash on the display (01 through 83).2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a DCSprivacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.3. When DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting andproceed to other functions.b. Press the Lock button to enter the new setting and return toStandby mode.c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new settingand return to Standby mode.NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels •You can use your microTALK radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radiochannels transmitting in your area.To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:1. Press the Mode button until the All HazardsRadio icon and the currently selected All HazardsRadio channel are displayed.2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Downbutton to change All Hazards Radio channels.3. The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.Choose one of the following:a. Press Mode button to proceed to other functions.b. Press the Lock button to exit All Hazards Radiochannel mode and return to Standby mode.*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric AdministrationWeather (WX) Alert Mode •Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automaticallyreceive NOAA Hazard Alert radio signals and warnings from designated NOAAbroadcast stations. If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to Weather and otheremergency alerts broadcast by NOAA. This feature is set to OFF by default.Make sure the strongest Weather channel isselected for your area using the NOAA AllHazards Radio Channels selection in theprevious menu. .To turn Weather Alert On or Off:1. Press the Mode/Power button until the WeatherAlert icon flashes on the display. The current Onor Off setting is displayed.2. Press the Channel Up and Channel Down buttonto turn Weather Alert On or Off.3. Press the Lock button to save the new setting andexit the Weather Alert Mode and return toStandby mode.Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction OperationOperation Mode Functions89Channel ButtonsMode/Lock ButtonDCS Privacy Code If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the DCS icon and “OFF.” To switch from CTCSS to DCS, press the Channel Up or Channel Down button while the display is flashing “OFF.” The display will then show the small numbers flashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2.Mode/PowerChannel ButtonNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Mode/PowerHazards Radio IconChannel ButtonsLock Button
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction OperationMode FunctionsChannel Scan •Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan channels.To scan channels:1. Press the Mode/Power button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers appear on the display.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button tobegin scanning channels. The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning channels.The Scan icon will continue to be displayed whenscan is on. Your radio will continue to scan allchannels and stop if an incoming transmission isdetected. Your radio will remain on that channel for10 seconds. 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. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning channels.c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby.10 11Operation Mode FunctionsChannel ButtonMode/PowerScan ChannelsNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) •In VOX mode, your microTALK®radio can be used “hands-free,” automaticallytransmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit thevolume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. To turn VOX mode on or off:1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX iconflashes on the display. The current On or Offsetting is displayed.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Downbutton to turn VOX On or Off.3. Choose one of the following:a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the selected On or Off setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press the Lock button to enter the selected Onor Off setting and return to Standby mode. To set VOX sensitivity:1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX iconflashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.The current VOX sensitivity level is displayedwith letters “LE” and a Number 1 through5, with Number 5 being the most sensitivelevel and Number 1 being the leastsensitive level.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Downbutton to change the setting.3. Choose one of the following:a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter theselected setting and proceed to other functions.b. Press the Lock button to enter the selectedsetting and return to Standby mode.VOX IconChannel ButtonMode/PowerChannel ButtonMode/PowerVOX Sensitivity Level
Customer Assistance WarrantyIntroduction OperationMode FunctionsOperationThe Scan icon will continue to be displayed when privacy code scan ison. Your radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop as anincoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on thatchannel/privacy code for 10 seconds. During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on thatchannel/privacy code. Your radio will remain on thatchannel/privacy code and return to Standby mode.b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning privacy codes. If you do not press any buttonwithin 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes. c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby.12 13Five Call Tone Settings •You can choose between five different Call Tone Settings to transmit acall alert. To change a call tone setting:1. Press the Mode/Power button until the letter “C” and the current call tone number (01 through 05) is displayed. The current call tone will sound for one second.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down buttonto hear the other call tone settings.3. Choose one of the following:a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.b. Press the Lock button to enter the new settingand return to Standby mode.Roger Beep Confirmation Tone •Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button. This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak.To turn roger beep on or off:1. Press the Mode/Power button until the Roger Beep icon flashes. The current on or off setting is displayed.2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down buttonto select roger beep on or off.3. Choose one of the following:a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter thenew setting and return to Standby mode.b. Press the Lock button to enter the new settingand return to Standby mode.Channel ButtonChannel ButtonMode/PowerMode/PowerCall Tone SettingRoger Beep OffNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®Privacy Code Scan •Your microTALK radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (eitherCTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83) within one channel. Onlyone set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time.To scan privacy codes:1. While in Standby mode, press the Channel Up orChannel Down button to choose the channel onwhich you wish to scan privacy codes.2. Press the Mode/Power button until either theCTCSS or the DCS icon appears on the displayand the Scan icon and the privacy code numbersflash on the display.3. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down buttonto begin scanning privacy codes within thechannel you selected.Mode/PowerSelect ChannelScan Privacy Codes
Operation WarrantyIntroduction14 15IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED •This two-way radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies whichrequire an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. A user must be licensedprior to operating on Channels 1 through 7 on high power or 15 through 22, whichcomprise the GMRS channels of this radio. Serious penalties could result forunlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules. Operation of this radio issubject 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 stationidentification when operating this radio. GMRS users should also cooperate by engagingin 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.Channel 1 through 7 on low power and channels 8 through 14 comprise the FRS (Family Radio Service). No license is required to operate on the FRS.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. ImportantFCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio hasbeen tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Cobraaccessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Use only the suppliedantenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. Normal PositionHold the transmitter approximately 2 inches from your face and speak in a normalvoice, with the antenna pointed up and away.This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, 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 orother parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended byCobra may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCCrules, or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules.General Specifications •FRS/GMRS Frequency Allocation and CompatibilityImportant: 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. Please refer to the chart below for channel/ frequency number compatibility. A = Channel No. for 22 Channel FRS/GMRS ModelsB = Channel No. for 15 Channel GMRS ModelsC = Type of Radio ServiceD = Frequency in MHzE = Power OutputAB C D E1 1 FRS/GMRS 462.5625 High 2 2 FRS/GMRS 462.5875 High3 3 FRS/GMRS 462.6125 High 4 4 FRS/GMRS 462.6375 High 5 5 FRS/GMRS 462.6625 High 6 6 FRS/GMRS 462.6875 High 7 7 FRS/GMRS 462.7125 High 8 FRS 467.5625 Low 9 FRS 467.5875 Low10 FRS 467.6125 Low 11 FRS 467.6375 Low12 FRS 467.6625 Low13 FRS 467.6875 Low 14 FRS 467.7125 Low15 11 GMRS 462.5500 High 16 8 GMRS 462.5750 High 17 12 GMRS 462.6000 High 18 9 GMRS 462.6250 High 19 13 GMRS 462.6500 High 20 10 GMRS 462.6750 High 21 14 GMRS 462.7000 High 22 15 GMRS 462.7250 High General Specifications and Licensing Customer AssistanceOperationNothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
16Product Service Questions •For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or ifparts are missing…PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return thisproduct to the store. See customer assistance on page A1.For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first before sending your radio. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your radio to theCobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned.1) For warranty repair include a copy of the original sales receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned. 2) Send the entire product. 3) Enclose a detailed description of the problem along with the nameand address of where the product is to be returned. 4) Pack radio securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material. 5) Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier suchas United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service: Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A. 6) If the radio is under warranty, it will be repaired or exchanged dependingon the model. Please allow approximately three to four weeks before contacting Cobra for status. If the radio 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.Product Service Customer Assistance

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