Cobra PR150 - Manual

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
FCC LICENSE REQUIRED

This two-way radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile
Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) license. A user must be licensed
prior to operating on Channels 1 through 7 or 15 through 22,
which comprise the GMRS channels of this radio. Serious
penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels,
in violation of FCC rules. Operation of this radio is subject
to additional rules specified in C.F.R. Part 95.
Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC, which
should be used for station identification when operating this
radio. GMRS users should also cooperate by engaging in
permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference
with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length
of their transmission time.
For licensing information and application forms, please call the
FCC Hotline at 800-418-FORM. Request form #159 and form #605.
Questions regarding the license application should be directed to
the FCC at 888-CALL-FCC. Additional information is available on
the FCC’s website at www.fcc.gov.

Safety Information
for microTALK

®

Radios

Your wireless handheld portable transceiver
contains a low power transmitter. When
the talk button is pushed, it sends out

radio frequency (RF) signals. The device

is authorized to operate at a duty factor

not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the

Federal Communications Commission

(FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines

with safety levels for handheld

wireless devices.

Important: FCC RF Exposure

Requirements: For body-worn

operation, this radio has been

tested and meets the FCC RF

exposure guidelines when used

with Cobra accessories supplied

or designated for this product.
Use of other accessories may
not ensure compliance with
FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Use only the supplied antenna.

Unauthorized antennas,

modifications, or attachments

could damage the transmitter

and may violate FCC regulations.

Normal Position: Hold the transmitter

approximately two inches from your face and
speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.

Product Service Questions

If you have any questions about operation or installing
your new Cobra product, or if you are missing parts…

Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT
TO THE STORE! See customer assistance above.

For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first
before sending your radio, charger or battery pack(s). This will
ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be
asked to send your products to the Cobra factory. It will be
necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and
returned. 1) For warranty repair include some form of proof-of-
purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales
receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned. 2) Send
the entire product. 3) Enclose a description of what is happening
with the product. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address
of where the product is to be returned. 4) Pack product securely to
prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.
5) Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as
United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to:
Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West
Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A. 6) If the product is in
warranty, upon receipt of your product it will either be repaired or
exchanged depending on the model.
Please allow approximately three to four weeks before contacting
Cobra for status. If the product is out of warranty, a letter will
automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or
replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call
773-889-3087 for assistance.

For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your local dealer for product
service information.

Limited One-Year
Warranty on Radio(s)

For Products Purchased
in the U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation
warrants that its Cobra GMRS radios,
and the component parts thereof, will be

free of defects in workmanship and

materials for a period of one

year from the date of first

consumer purchase. This

warranty may be enforced by

the first consumer purchaser,

provided that the product is

utilized within the U.S.A.

Cobra will, without charge,

repair or replace, at its option,

defective GMRS radios, products

or component parts upon delivery

to the Cobra Factory Service

department, accompanied by

proof of the date of first consumer

purchase, such as a duplicated

copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay any initial shipping

charges required to ship the

product for warranty service,

but the return charges will be
at Cobra’s expense, if the product
is repaired or replaced under warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal

rights, and you may also have other

rights which may vary from state

to state.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does

not apply: 1) To any product damaged

by accident; 2) In the event of misuse or

abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized

alterations or repairs; 3) If the serial number has been altered,
defaced, or removed; 4) If the owner of the product resides
outside the U.S.A. All implied warranties, including warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited
in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra shall not
be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages;
including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss
of use or cost of installation. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations may
not apply to you.

For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your local dealer
for warranty information.

Maximum range may vary and is based on
unobstructed line-of-sight communication
under ideal conditions.

NOTE

This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause

harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any

interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.

FCC Warnings: Replacement
or substitution of transistors,
regular diodes or other parts
of a unique nature, with parts
other than those recommended
by Cobra may cause a violation
of the technical regulations of
part 95 of the FCC rules, or
violation of type acceptance

requirements of part 2 of the rules.

Mode/Power Button

Press and release to enter

mode functions to change
channels or privacy codes.

The channel numbers or
privacy code numbers will
blink when that mode is
selected. Use the

Up/Down

buttons to select a channel
or privacy code.

LCD
Display

Press and hold to turn the

radio

on or off.

Call Button

Press and release to alert

others that you are calling. This
tone is used only to establish
voice communications.

Talk Button

Press and hold to

communicate with others.
With the microphone about
two inches (five cm) from
your mouth, speak in a
normal voice.

Release the

Talk button

when you are finished
talking and listen for a
response. You cannot
receive incoming calls while
pressing the Talk button.

NOTE Both radios must
be tuned to the same
channel and privacy
code to communicate.

Battery Low Icon

Blinks when battery power level is low.

Your microTALK

®

radio has a unique circuit designed to extend

battery life. If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds,
the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode. This will
not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

Channel Numbers

While in Standby mode or when selecting a channel,
shows current channel (1 through 22).

When adjusting the volume, shows current level (1 through 8).

Transmit Icon

Visible when transmitting a message.

Receive Icon

Visible when receiving a message.

Privacy Code Numbers

While in Standby mode, shows current
privacy code (00 through 38).

User’s Guide

Batteries

To Install or

Replace Batteries

Remove belt clip and
battery compartment
cover. Insert three
AAA alkaline batteries
according to polarity
markings in the radio.
Replace cover and
belt clip.

Slide Cover Down

TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

PR 150

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.

Customer Assistance

In this user’s guide, you should

find all the information you need

to operate your microTALK

®

radio.

If you require further assistance

after reading this guide, Cobra

Electronics offers the following
customer assistance services:

For Assistance in the U.S.A.

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

Battery
Compartment
Cover

Belt
Clip

Antenna

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

Power Inverters

Accessories

Trademark Acknowledgement

Cobra

®

, microTALK

®

, Nothing comes close to a Cobra

®

and the snake design are registered trademarks

of Cobra Electronics Corporation, U.S.A.

Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark

of Cobra Electronics Corporation, U.S.A.

© 2004 Cobra

®

Electronics Corporation

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.

www.cobra.com

Printed in the Philippines

Part No. 480-190-P

Version C

Up/Down Buttons

While in mode functions,

press and release to change
channels or privacy codes.

Press and release to adjust

the volume.

Battery

Low Icon

Channel
Numbers

Transmit
Icon

Privacy

Code

Numbers

Receive

Icon