Cobra microTALK PR3550WX - User Manual

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Making Life Easier and Safer
Owner’s Manual
Nothing comes close to a Cobra
®
English
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
PR 3550 WX
Printed in Philippines
Part No. 480-166-P
Version B
Intro Operation Customer
Assistance
Warranty
Notice
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Introduction
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.
Secure your microTALK
®
radio while on the go.
Carr
ying your microTALK
®
radio with
you is easy when using the belt clip.
The belt clip easily attaches to your belt,
purse or backpack. Simply squeeze the
clip and place it where you prefer.
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
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. CT,
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).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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Electronics Corporation
6500
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est Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.
www.cobra.com
Update Range Changes to
10 miles, 16 km

Summary

Radio Care and Basic Operation

Battery Installation Guide

Step-by-step instructions for inserting and replacing the radio's batteries.

Initial Radio Setup and Use

Basic steps to turn on the radio and start communicating with another unit.

Using Your microTALK Radio

Powering On and Standby Mode

How to turn the radio on and its operation in standby mode.

Communicating with Other Users

Instructions for transmitting and receiving voice communications.

Channel Selection and Listening

Guidance on choosing channels and monitoring for incoming signals.

Radio Controls and Key Functions

Selectable Power Output Levels

Advanced Radio Features

Mode Functions: Privacy and NOAA Channels

CTCSS Privacy Code Setup

Configuring continuous tone coded squelch for reduced interference.

NOAA All Hazards Radio Reception

Mode Functions: VOX and Memory

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) Setup

Enabling and adjusting the hands-free voice activation feature.

Memory Location Programming

Mode Functions: Memory Management

Recalling Stored Memory Channels

Deprogramming Memory Locations

Mode Functions: Scanning Operations

Automatic Channel Scanning

Initiating and managing the scan of all available radio channels.

Privacy Code Scanning

Mode Functions: Scan Handling and Memory

Responding to Scan Alerts

Scanning Programmed Memory Locations

Scanning through saved memory locations for active transmissions.

Mode Functions: Alerts and Tones

VibrAlert and Call Alert Configuration

Setting silent vibration or audible call alerts for incoming signals.

Customizing Call Tone Settings

Mode Functions and General Specifications

Roger Beep Confirmation Tone

FRS;GMRS Frequency Compatibility

Customer Support and Service Information

Product Service and Return Procedures

Warranty and Trademark Details

Limited One-Year Warranty Terms

Outlines the warranty coverage, limitations, and exclusions for Cobra products.

Cobra microTALK PR3550WX Specifications

General

Brand	Cobra
Model	microTALK PR3550WX
Category	Two-Way Radio
Language	English