Cobra Electronics PR2000WX GMRS User Manual User Instructions

Cobra Electronics Corporation GMRS User Instructions

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User Instructions

1How to Use Your Cobra Professional 2-Way RadioFeatures of This Product• UHF FM Frequencies• 10 Weather Channels• Weather Alert• No Air Time Fees• Up to 5 Mile Range• 15 GMRS Channels(7 shared FRS Channels)• 38 CTCSS Subchannels• LCD Function Display• Talk Confirmation Tone• Call/Ring Button• Auto Battery Saver Circuity• Auto Squelch• 10 Memory Locations• Memory Scan• Dual Watch• Channel and CTCSS Scan• Lock Key• Call Notification• Belt Clip• Rubberized Cabinet GripsContentsFeatures..................................................................................................1The GMRS Story..................................................................................A1FCC WarningsIncluded AccessoriesControls & Indicators.......................................................................A2Our Thanks to You.............................................................................A3Customer Support..........................................................................A3Operating your microTalk Battery Installation.........................................................................2Turning On........................................................................................3LCD Display.......................................................................................4Auto Battery Power Saver............................................................5Hi/Lo Power......................................................................................5Select Main Channel (1-7)...........................................................6Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)............................................7Battery Low.......................................................................................9Talking To Another Party .............................................................10Talk Confirmation Tone................................................................11Listening For Another Party.......................................................11Calling Another Party....................................................................12Auto Squelch....................................................................................14Maximum Range Extender.........................................................14External Microphone/Speaker Jack .........................................15Advanced Features...........................................................................16Listening to Weather Channels.................................................16Programming Memory Locations............................................20Scan Function..................................................................................26Memory Scan Function................................................................29Tone Settings...................................................................................31Lock Function ..................................................................................33Dual Watch........................................................................................34microTalk Range ................................................................................37Making Life Easier And Safer.......................................................38Frequency Ranges.............................................................................40Caring for Your microTalk .............................................................42microTalk Professional Specifications....................................43Limited Two Year Warranty...........................................................44Optional Accessories.......................................................................45Order Form...........................................................................................46If You Think You Need Service.....................................Back CoverCobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 1
2 3OperationOperationNoteUse high quality “AA”batteries,such as alkaline,NiMH or Ni-Cad.Incorrect positioning can dam-age both the batteries and theunit.See Accessories on page 45.Charge ports are located onside of unit.NoteWhen batteries are low or needcharging the () BATTLOW indicator will blink.Replace alkaline batteries.BatteryInstallationPull lock tab downand lift door up(towards you) toremove batterycover.Insert six “AA” bat-teries.Position bat-teries according topolarity markings.21Install BatteriesNoteWhenever the unit is on,youcan receive communications.Turning OnYour microTalkProfessionalAntennaTurning On Your microtalk ProfessionalTurn the Volume control clockwise to switchpower on.Set volume to desired level.Turn theVolume control counter-clockwise to turn power off.The radio is equippedwith a SMA female anten-na connector and amatching UHF antenna.Place top of unit withantenna on connector,turning clockwise untiltight.You can replace thisantenna with an optionalmobile antenna whenusing the radio inside acar,or a base antenna in afixed location.AntennaTURN KNOBCLOCKWISEPLACE ONCONNECTOR.TURN CLOCKWISECobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 2
4 5OperationOperationNoteThe Auto Battery Save Circuitdoes not effect the unit’s abilityto receive incoming transmissions.Auto Battery Power SaverYour microTalk Professional has a unique circuitdesigned to extend battery life. If there are notransmissions within 10 seconds,the unit willautomatically switch to mode.P. SAVERHigh/Low Power SwitchWhen in close proximity to other party,or duringclear weather conditions you can switch fromHigh to Low Power to extend battery life.The icon will flash.P. SAVERAuto BatteryPower SaverHigh/LowPower SwitchIlluminatingthe DisplayIlluminating the DisplayPress and release MON Button to illuminatedisplay for ten seconds.MONPTTMONPRESS ANDRELEASEPOWERSAVERPress & Release thelock button and itwill switch from High to LowPRESS ANDRELEASEQUICKLYCobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 4
6 7OperationOperationNoteCTCSS (Continuous ToneControlled Squelch System) isan advanced subcoding systemthat allows segmentation of a main channel.NoteIf you push and hold the ModeButton,the LCD display willcycle through the differentfunctions.Select CTCSSSubchannel Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)The CTCSS (Continuous Tone Controlled SquelchSystem) is a great convenience when you are inan area with many radios.It acts like a gate totransmissions from other radios.Once your radiois set to a CTCSS code,you will only hear trans-missions from other radios on the same channeland the same CTCSS code.Turn on the microTalk Professional.An audible“tone”will indicate the unit is on and then theLCD will self-test for 3 seconds and then go toOperational Mode.1continuedSelect main channel by pressing the Channel button up or down.2NoteUnits must be on same channel and subchannels tocommunicate.NotePress and hold Channelup or down Buttons for fastchannel advance.SelectChannels Select Channels (1-15)Channels 1-7 are shared with FRS radios.Turn on microTalk Professional.An audible“tone”will indicate the unit is on and the LCDwill self-test for 3 seconds and then go toOperational Mode.Select channel by pressing and releasing theChannel button up or down.21PRESSUP OR DOWNPRESSUP OR DOWNCobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 6
8 9OperationOperationSelect CTCSSSubchannelNotePress and hold Channel Button up or down for fast chan-nel advance.Press and release Function Button.Smallnumbers flash next to channel display on LCD.3Select CTCSS Subchannel Select subchannel number by pressing andreleasing the Channel Button up or down.4PRESS ANDRELEASEPRESSUP OR DOWNWhen desired subchannel is displayed press andrelease Enter Button.If key audible tone ison,an audible tone will confirm your selection.5Battery LowWhen in normal use the ( ) icon may beginflashing. This is a warning to you that your batteries are getting low.Replace alkaline batteries as soon as possible.Battery LowNoteWhen battery capacity is at the1/4 level it is recommended thatyou replace alkaline batteries,orrecharge (if you are usingRECHARGEABLE batteries) usingCA-45C charger adapter.PRESS ANDRELEASECobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 8
11Operation OperationTalkConfirmationToneStandby ModeStandby ModeWhen finished talking, Release PTT Button toreceive incoming transmissions.Your microTalk Professional is always in the stand-by mode when the PTT Button is not pressedand you are not in function mode. See AdvancedFeatures section on page 16.PTTPTT1Talk Confirmation ToneYour listener will hear an audible tone when you release the PTT Button.This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it’s OK for them to begin talking.PTTNoteWhile PTT Button is depressedyou cannot receive incomingcalls.NoteWhen you release the PTTButton,the person you aretalking to will hear a tone indi-cating that it’s ok to talk. SeeTalk Confirmation Tone sectionon page 11.Press and hold PTT Button.The ( ) icon will appear.PTT1PTTMONRelease PTT Button and listen for response.PTT3Hold mic about 2 inches from mouth.Speak in a normal voice.2PTTMONTalking toAnother PartyPRESS ANDHOLDRELEASE FORRESPONSE10Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 10
12 13OperationSelect desired channel by pressing and releasing Channel Button up or down.Both the calling and receiving units must beon same channel and subchannel for the callfunction to work.2OperationCallingAnother PartyCalling Another PartyTo alert another party that you wish to communicate:Turn on your microTalk Professional 2-wayradio. An audible “tone”will indicate the unit ison.The LCD will self-test for 3 seconds andthen to operational mode.1TURN KNOBCLOCKWISEPRESSUP OR DOWNPress and release Call Button.The ( ) indicator icon will flash and the ( ) icon willremain on for 3 seconds.The unit you are calling will hear a 2 second ring tone.Your microTalk Professional is always in thestandby mode when the PTT Button is notdepressed.PTT43NoteYour incoming “Call”audio ring-ing level is dependent on yourunit’s volume setting.PRESS ANDRELEASECobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 12
14 15External Microphone/Speaker JackYour microTalk Professional 2-Way Radio can befitted with a variety of accessories,(not included)freeing your hands for other tasks.To attach an external microphone/speaker accessory:ExternalMicrophone/Speaker JackExternal Microphone/Speaker JackSPKMICCHGNoteExternal microphone/speaker(item #FA-SM) is not includedwith this unit.See AccessoriesSection on page 45.OperationAuto SquelchMaximumRangeExtenderNoteTo learn more about the rangeof your microTalk Professional,see page 37.Range is dependent on battery condition and geographic territory.Auto SquelchYour microTalk Professional is equipped with AutoSquelch,which automatically shuts off weak trans-missions and unwanted noise due to terrain con-ditions or if you have reached your range limit.Maximum Range ExtenderAuto squelch can be temporarily removed to allowall signals to enter (Maximum Range Extender).Press and hold Button to allow all signalsto enter.MON1Auto MonitorAuto MonitorWhen the signal you want to hear is consistentlyweak,you may place the radio in Maximum Range mode without having to constantly holdthe button:Press and hold the Button for fiveseconds.You will hear an audible beep confirma-tion.To return to normal operation,momentarilypress the Button again or change channels.MONMONPTTMONPLUG INHEREPRESS ANDHOLD Insert plug into SPK/MIC hole on side of unit.1Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 14
16 17Listening to Weather ChannelsTurn on your microTalk Professional 2 -wayradio.An audible “tone”will indicate the unit ison.The LCD will go through a 3 second selftest and then go to operational mode.1Listening toWeatherChannelsPress and release Function Button untilweather icon appears.The last weather channel tuned will be displayed.2Press Channel Button up or down toselect the appropriate channels for your area.3Listening toWeatherChannelsAdvanced FeaturesAdvanced FeaturesPRESS ANDRELEASEPRESS ANDRELEASEPRESS ANDRELEASETo exit weather reception,press the EnterButton.The radio will go to the last channeland CTCSS sub-channel.4Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 16
19Advanced Featurescontinued18Advanced FeaturesAdvanced FeaturesYour microTalk Professional has many advancedfeatures not found on other 2-way radios.These include:•10 Memory Storage Location and Recall•Memory Scan•Dual Watch•Channel/Sub Channel Scan•Tone Indicator Settings:– Key Stroke Tone– Talk Confirmation Tone•Lock KeyAdvancedFeaturesTurningWeather AlertON or OFFTurning Weather Alert ON or OFFPress Function Button until ( ) icon flashes.Push Channel Button to switchbetween ON or OFFThen press Enter to lock in selection.Theradio will double beep to confirm.The ( ) icon will flash to show it is enabled.4321PRESS ANDRELEASEPRESS ANDRELEASEWeather AlertWeather AlertA tone alert will be automatic when NOAA activates emergency weather notification.Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 18
Advanced Features21ProgrammingMemoryLocationsAdvanced Features20Press and release Function Button again.Main Channel and ( ) Icon will flash.MEM74Select desired main channel you wish to store(1-15) by pressing Channel Button up or down.5Programming Memory Locations continuedNoteOnce you enter memorymode you can talk and listen to any channel youselect after programming is complete. See UsingMemory Locations sectionon page 24.PRESS ANDRELEASEPRESS ANDRELEASEPress and release Function Button until( ) icon and a memory location flashes.MEM2Select memory location you wish to change by pressing Channel Button up ordown.3Programming Memory LocationsYour microTalk Professional has 10 memory (0-9)locations for storing your most frequently usedchannels.Turn on microTalk Professional.An audible“tone”will indicate the unit is on and then theLCD will go through a 3 second self-test andthen go to Operational Mode.1PRESS ANDRELEASEPRESS ANDRELEASEProgrammingMemoryLocationsCobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 20
Advanced Features23Advanced Features22Programming Memory Locations continuedYour microTalk Professional will stay in the sub-channel section until you:Press and release Enter Button to return toOperational Mode.or...Press and release Function Button to pro-ceed to next Function Mode (Scan).BANoteIf you push and hold theFunction Button,the LCDdisplay will cycle throughthe different functions.ProgrammingMemoryLocations Press the Function button to set the mainchannel in memory and move to subchannelselection. The subchannel begins flashing.The( ) icon will remain flashing.MEM6Select desired subchannel you wish to store (00-38) by pushing Channel Button up or down.7PRESS ANDRELEASEPRESS ANDRELEASEProgrammingMemoryLocationsNotePress and hold the Up/Down channel button for fast channel advance.NoteYou can push and hold theTalk Button to begin talkinganytime.Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 22
Advanced Features25Advanced Features24Press and hold PTT button and talk.Your radiowill stay on this recalled location until you exitout of memory function mode.Repeat step 2 for recalling other memory locations.To exit the Memory Mode and return toOperational Mode:4PTT3Press and release Enter button.5Using Memory Locations continuedPTTMONUsing MemoryLocations PRESS ANDHOLDPRESS ANDRELEASESelect desired memory location you wish torecall (0-9) by pushing the Channel button.2Press and release Function Button until( ) icon and a memory location flashes.MEM1Memory Channel Recall/TalkTo recall a channel in memory:PRESS ANDRELEASEPRESS ANDRELEASEUsing MemoryLocations Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 24
Advanced Features27Advanced Features26Press Channel button and the unit willbegin scanning the main channels.Unit will continue to scan all main channels andstop if an incoming transmission is detected.Your microTalk Professional will pick it up for 10seconds.Within 10 seconds you can:Press and hold Talk button and talk.Yourradio will return to operational mode on that channel.or...Press Channel button to rescan the mainchannel.or...Proceed to subchannel scan on next page.CBPTTA43Scan Function continuedScan FunctionPRESS Scan FunctionTurn on microTalk Professional.An audible“tone”will indicate the unit is on and then theLCD will go through a 3 second self-test andthen go to Operational Mode.1Press and release Function button until( ) icon and Main Channel flashes.SCAN2PRESS ANDRELEASENoteThe microTalk Professional“zeros out”the subchannelsto allow scanning of themain channels.Scan FunctionCobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 26
Advanced Features29Memory Scan FunctionMemory Scan conveniently allows you to access fre-quently used channel and sub-channel combinations.Turn on your microTalk Professional 2-wayradio.An audible “tone”will indicate the unit ison.The LCD will go through a 3 second selftest and then go to operational mode.1Memory ScanFunctionPress and release Function Button untilMEM and SCAN icons flash.2Advanced Features28PRESS ANDRELEASEPress and release Function Button and subchannel and scan icon will flash.1To scan subchannels:Press and release Channel button andsubchannel scanning begins and stops whenan incoming transmission is detected.Your microTalk Professional will pick it up for 10seconds.Within 10 seconds you can:Press and hold Talk Button and talk.Your radiowill return to operational mode on that channel.or, To exit the Scan Mode and return to Operational Mode, press and release EnterButton.A2PRESS PRESS ANDRELEASENoteIf you wish to proceed to thenext function mode,pushand release Function Button.(Memory Scan).Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 28
Advanced FeaturesAdvanced FeaturesButton ToneTo activate press Enter Button until confirmation beep and ( ) icon appears.To deactivate press Enter Button until confir-mation beep and ( ) icon disappears.BEEP2BEEP1PRESS ANDHOLD30 31Button ToneSettingsTalk Confirmation Tone IndicatorTo temporarily eliminate the Talk Confirmation Tone:PRESS ANDRELEASENoteWhen pressing the radio but-ton,the user will now hearan audible tone.Press Channel button to begin the scan mode.The radio will stop at the first memory location for 1/2 second.• If no signal is detected it will move on.• If a signal is detected,it will stay at that loca-tion for 10 seconds. If you want to stay atthat location for more than 10 seconds,pressand release the PTT button.43Memory Scan Function continuedPRESS ANDRELEASEMemory ScanFunctionPress Function Button until flashes.1Cobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 30
32 33Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features32Press and hold for one second Lock Button.Ifthe Beep Function is ON you will hear an audibleconfirmation.Most buttons are locked.To “unlock”press and hold for one secondLock Button again.If the Beep Function is ONyou will hear an audible confirmation.Buttonsare “unlocked.”21Lock FunctionThe purpose of the Lock Function is to lock mostbuttons to avoid accidental operation.To engage the Lock Function:PRESS ANDRELEASENoteCall Button,MON Button andPTT Button do not lock andare fully operational whilethe unit is locked.The unit cannot lock while inFunction Mode.Lock FunctionPress Channel Button up or down to turn on or off.To set option:Press Enter Button.This will immediatelyenter new setting and return to operationalmode.Press Function Button.This will enter newsetting and go to new Function Mode;Wait 10 seconds.It will go to OperationalMode with new setting.CBA2PRESS ANDRELEASECobra PR 2000 manual M(4217)A 6/14/00 9:05 AM Page 32
Advanced Features35Advanced Features34Dual WatchFunctionPress Function Button to set CTCSS.CTCSS channel numbers will flash.Press Channel Button up and down to select CTCSS.65Press Enter Button.This will store the secondchannel and CTCSS and start Dual Watch.To terminate Dual Watch and go to Normal Mode,press Enter or PTT Button.

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