Cobra microTALK PR 255 VP - User Manual

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Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
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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.
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Carrying your microTALK
®
radio with you is easy
when using the belt clip or optional wrist strap.
The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse,
or backpack. Simply squeeze the clip and place
it where you prefer.
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In this user’s manual, you should find all the information you need
to operate your microTALK
®
radio. If you require further assistance
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).
Customer Assistance Operators
English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 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).
Technical Assistance
English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. productinfo
@cobra.com (e-mail).
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Owner’s Manual
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English
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
PR 255 VP
Printed in the Philippines
Part No. 480-245-P
Version C
The Cobra line of quality products includes:
CB Radios • microTALK
®
Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors •
Safety Alert
®
Traffic Warning Systems • Handheld GPS Receivers •
Mobile GPS Navigation Systems • HighGear
®
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CobraMarine™ VHF Radios • Marine Chartplotters •
Power Inverters • Accessories
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Summary

Cobra microTALK PR255 VP Product Features

Caring for Your microTALK Radio

Battery Installation and Charging

Provides instructions for installing or replacing batteries and charging rechargeable batteries using the supplied charger.

Basic Operation of Your microTALK Radio

Getting Started with Your Radio

Explains the initial steps to turn on the radio, select a channel, and initiate communication using the Talk button.

Connecting Accessories and Charging

Navigating Mode Functions

Explains how to scroll through various radio features using the Mode/Power and Channel buttons.

Using CTCSS Privacy Codes

Details how CTCSS codes reduce interference and how to select privacy codes on channels.

Advanced Mode Functions

VOX (Hands-Free) Operation

Explains how to enable VOX mode for hands-free transmission and adjust its sensitivity level.

Automatic Channel Scanning

Describes how to initiate channel scanning to find active transmissions and how the radio stops on a detected signal.

Scanning Modes and Interactions

Scanning Privacy Codes

Describes how to scan for privacy codes within a selected channel and how the radio stops on detected transmissions.

General Specifications and Licensing

FRS;GMRS Frequency Compatibility

Provides a chart detailing FRS/GMRS channels, frequencies, and compatibility between different Cobra models.

FCC License Requirements

Informs users about the FCC license requirement for GMRS frequencies and related regulations.

Radio Safety and RF Exposure

Cobra microTALK PR 255 VP Specifications

General

Brand	Cobra
Model	microTALK PR 255 VP
Category	Two-Way Radio
Language	English