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Making Life Easier & Safer

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.

Carrying your microTALK

radio with you is

easy when using the belt clip or wrist strap.

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

Belt Clip

Wrist Strap

Customer Assistance

Electronics Corporation

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

PR560WX

2-WAYRADIO MODEL

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Owner’s Manual

Printed in Philippines

Part No. 480-112-P

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The Cobra microTALK PR560WX is a 2-way radio designed for personal and recreational use, offering a range of up to five miles (8 km) depending on terrain and conditions. It operates on 22 channels, including seven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS-only, and eight GMRS-only channels, along with 38 privacy codes to reduce interference. The device also features 10 NOAA All Hazards Radio channels, allowing users to listen to weather alerts and other hazard information in their area.

Key Features and Specifications:

Channels and Frequencies:
- 22 FRS/GMRS channels with frequencies ranging from 462.5625 MHz to 462.7250 MHz.
- Power output: 1.0 Watt for GMRS channels (1-7, 15-22) and 0.5 Watt for FRS channels (8-14).
- 38 CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) privacy codes.
- 10 NOAA All Hazards Radio channels.
Display and Controls:
- Backlit LCD display for easy viewing in various lighting conditions.
- Dedicated buttons for Talk, Lock, Call, Mode, Light/Max Range, Volume Up/Down, and Channel Up/Down.
- Icons on the display indicate Lock, VOX, Roger Beep, Low Power, Battery Low, Receive/Transmit, Main Channel Numbers, CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers, Scan, and NOAA All Hazards Radio.
Power Supply:
- Operates on four AAA alkaline batteries.
- Battery life: Approximately 24 hours (based on a 5:5:90 ratio of transmit:receive:standby).
- Battery operating range: 4.2-6.0V.
- Features a Battery Low icon that blinks when power is low, prompting battery replacement or recharging (if using rechargeable batteries).
- Auto Battery Save mode automatically switches the radio to a low-power state after 10 seconds of no transmissions, extending battery life.
Audio and Communication:
- Speaker/Microphone Jack: Allows connection of an external speaker/microphone for hands-free operation.
- Call Alert: Transmits a two-second call tone to alert another person. Ten selectable call tone settings are available.
- Roger Beep Confirmation Tone: An audible tone transmitted when the Talk button is released, signaling to the other party that you have finished speaking. This feature can be turned On or Off.
- Voice Activated Transmit (VOX): Enables hands-free communication by automatically transmitting when you speak. VOX sensitivity levels (1-5) can be adjusted to fit voice volume and avoid background noise.
Scanning Features:
- Channel Scan: Automatically scans all 22 channels and stops on an incoming transmission for 10 seconds.
- Privacy Code Scan: Scans privacy codes (00-38) within a selected channel to detect incoming transmissions.
Range and Performance:
- Maximum range extender feature to achieve maximum range.
- Auto Squelch automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise. This can be temporarily turned off.
- Range is affected by terrain and conditions: maximum in flat, open country; reduced by buildings and foliage; further reduced by dense foliage and hilly terrain.
- On FRS channels 8-14, the radio automatically switches to low power, limiting range.

Usage Features:

Turning On/Off: Press and hold the Power button until audible tones indicate the radio is On.
Selecting Channels: Use the Channel Up or Channel Down buttons to select any of the 22 channels. Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.
Adjusting Volume: Press the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons. A double beep indicates minimum (L1) or maximum (L7) volume.
Communicating: Press and hold the Talk button, speak into the microphone (about 2 inches away), and release to listen for a response.
Lock Function: Locks the Channel, Mode, and Power buttons to prevent accidental operation. Press and hold the Lock button for two seconds to turn On or Off.
Display Illumination: Press and release the Light/Max Range button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.
Mode Function: Scroll through various features like setting privacy codes, NOAA channels, VOX On/Off, VOX sensitivity, channel scan, privacy code scan, call tones, and Roger Beep On/Off.

Maintenance Features:

Battery Installation/Replacement:
1. Remove the belt clip by releasing the latch and sliding it up.
2. Pull down the Battery Door Latch to remove the cover.
3. Insert four AAA batteries, ensuring correct polarity.
4. Replace the battery compartment cover and belt clip.
Care: Handle the radio gently, keep it away from dust, and avoid placing it in water or damp places, as well as exposure to extreme temperatures.

Technical Specifications (Detailed):

Receiver:
- Sensitivity (12 DB SINAD): -121 dBm
- Sensitivity (Call Signal Detection): -121 dBm
- Max. Audio Output (10% THD): 200 mW
- Max. S/N Ratio (1mV RF Input): 50 dB
- Squelch: Sensitivity -121 dBm, Attack Time 150 mS, Closing Time 200 mS
- Audio Frequency Response: 300 HZ -3 dB, 2500 HZ -10 dB
- Signal Displacement BW: +/-5 KHZ
- Adjacent Channel Rejection: 40 dB
- Intermodulation Rejection: 65 dB
- Spurious Response Rejection: 55 dB
Transmitter:
- Power (GMRS): 1 W
- Power (FRS Only): 500 mW
- Carrier Frequency Stability: 500 +Hz
- Modulation Limiting: 2.5 KHz
- Carrier Attack Time: 80 mS
- Audio Frequency Response: 300 HZ -12 dB, 2500 HZ +6 dB
- Audio Distortion: 3%
- Hum Noise: 30 dB
- Transient Frequency Behavior: TX On 30 mS, TX Off 5 mS

FCC Licensing and Safety:

This radio operates on GMRS frequencies, which require an FCC license for channels 1-7 and 15-22.
Users must be licensed and use a call sign for station identification.
The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not exceeding 50%.
For body-worn operation, the radio meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Cobra-supplied or designated accessories.
Normal operating position: Hold the transmitter approximately 2 inches from your face with the antenna pointed up and away.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter and violate FCC regulations.
The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, meaning it will not cause harmful interference and must accept any interference received.

Warranty:

Limited 1-Year Warranty for products purchased in the U.S.A., covering defects in workmanship and materials.
Cobra will repair or replace defective GMRS radios or components free of charge, provided proof of purchase is supplied.
Exclusions include accidental damage, misuse, unauthorized alterations, defaced serial numbers, or use outside the U.S.A.
Implied warranties are limited to the length of the warranty. Cobra is not liable for incidental, consequential, or other damages.