Cobra PR 255 VP - User Manual

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Assistance
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Introduction
©2006 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
Making Life Easier and Safer
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 optional 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. 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).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
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TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
PR 255 VP
Printed in the Philippines
Part No. 480-245-P
Version B
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
®
Accessories •
CobraMarine™ VHF Radios • Marine Chartplotters •
Power Inverters • Accessories
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
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For more information or to
order any of our products,
please visit our website:
www.cobra.com

Summary

Customer Assistance

Contacting Cobra Support

Warranty and Legal Information

Limited Warranty Details

Covers the one-year limited warranty for radios and chargers purchased in the USA, and battery warranty.

Radio Care and Maintenance

Rechargeable Batteries and Charger

Using Your Radio - Basic Operations

Getting Started Basics

Basic steps to turn on the radio, select a channel, and initiate communication using the talk button.

Communicating with Another Person

Guidance on how to talk to another person, including microphone placement and releasing the talk button.

Channel Selection

Instructions for selecting channels and details on FRS/GMRS channel allocations and compatibility.

Using Your Radio - Advanced Functions

Listening and Volume Adjustment

Auto Squelch and Maximum Range

Using Your Radio - Connectivity and Range

Understanding Radio Range

Mode Functions - Core Features

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

How to use the hands-free VOX mode and adjust its sensitivity level for voice-activated transmission.

Channel Scan Function

Mode Functions - Scan and Privacy

Privacy Code Scan

General Specifications and Licensing

Frequency Allocation and Compatibility

FCC License Requirement

Explanation of the FCC license requirement for GMRS channels and related rules for operation.

Radio Safety Information

Provides essential RF exposure guidelines and safety precautions for using the microTALK® radio.

Product Service and Support

Product Service Questions

Cobra PR 255 VP Specifications

General

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