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Cobra PR 650WX User Manual

Cobra PR 650WX
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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
Belt Clip
Customer Assistance
A1
Owner’s Manual
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
English
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
PR 650 WX
Printed in the Philippines
Part No. 480-246-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
®
Accessories •
CobraMarine™ VHF Radios • Marine Chartplotters •
Power Inverters • Accessories
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
English
For more information or to
order any of our products,
please visit our website:
www.cobra.com
Wrist Strap
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Cobra PR 650WX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels22
Weather RadioYes
Privacy Codes121
Weather Channels10
WaterproofNo
Vibration AlertYes
VOXYes
Weather AlertsYes
Battery LifeUp to 18 hours

Summary

Making Life Easier and Safer

Secure Your Radio While On The Go

Describes how to use the belt clip and optional wrist strap for carrying the radio.

Customer Assistance Services

Provides contact information for automated help, operators, questions, and technical assistance.

Product Features

Key Features Overview

Lists essential features like channels, privacy codes, NOAA radio, and VOX operation.

Backlit LCD Display Indicators

Explains the icons and indicators shown on the radio's LCD screen.

Important FCC Licensing Information

Details the FCC licensing requirements for operating the radio.

Warranty and Trademark

Limited One-Year Warranty (U.S.A.)

Outlines the terms and conditions of the one-year limited warranty for products purchased in the U.S.A.

90-Day Battery Warranty

Specifies the warranty period for the rechargeable batteries.

Trademark Acknowledgement

Lists registered and trademarked names associated with Cobra Electronics Corporation.

Caring for Your microTALK® Radio

Proper Handling and Environment

Provides guidelines on gentle handling, avoiding dust, water, damp places, and extreme temperatures.

Installing or Replacing Batteries

Step-by-step instructions for inserting or replacing AAA batteries in the radio.

Charging Rechargeable Batteries

Instructions on how to charge batteries using the supplied wall charger/adapter.

Using Your Radio: Essential Operations

Getting Started and Basic Communication

Covers turning on the radio, selecting channels, and initiating communication with another person.

Radio Status and Battery Management

Explains battery low indicators and the auto battery save feature for extended use.

Using Your Radio: Advanced Features

Listening and Adjusting Volume

How to listen for responses and adjust the audio volume level on the radio.

Special Functions: Call Alert & Illumination

Using the call button to alert others and the light button for display illumination.

Signal Processing and Button Lock

Explains auto squelch, maximum range extender, and the button lock function.

Using Your Radio: Connectivity & Range

Speaker, Microphone, and Charge Jack

Details the port for external accessories and the wall charger/adapter connection.

Understanding Radio Range

Explains factors affecting radio range and how terrain impacts performance.

Using Your Radio: Mode Functions

Scrolling Through Mode Functions

Outlines the sequence of features accessible via the Mode function.

Setting CTCSS Privacy Codes

Instructions on how to select privacy codes to reduce interference from other users.

Mode Functions: NOAA & VOX

NOAA All Hazards Radio Channels

How to use the radio to listen to NOAA weather and hazard broadcasts.

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

Operating the radio hands-free using voice activation and setting sensitivity.

Mode Functions: Scanning

Channel Scan Operation

Instructions on how to automatically scan through available channels to find transmissions.

Mode Functions: Scanning Actions

Actions During Channel Scan

Options available when receiving or not receiving transmissions during a scan.

Privacy Code Scan

How to scan through privacy codes (00-38) within a selected channel.

Mode Functions: Call Tones & Roger Beep

Five Call Tone Settings

How to select one of five different call alert tones for notifications.

Roger Beep Confirmation Tone

Enabling or disabling the audible tone that signals the end of a transmission.

General Specifications & Licensing

FRS/GMRS Frequency Allocation

Chart detailing frequency allocations and compatibility between different radio models.

FCC License Requirement

Explains the necessity of an FCC license for operating GMRS channels.

Radio Safety Information

Guidelines on safe operation, RF exposure, and proper use of accessories.

Product Service and Support

Product Service Questions

Guidance on contacting Cobra first for operation questions or missing parts before returning.

Factory Service (U.S.A. Purchases)

Detailed instructions for sending a radio for factory service, including proof of purchase.

Service for International Purchases

Information on obtaining product service for radios purchased outside the U.S.A.