2-WAY RADIO MODEL PR 950 DX
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Operating Instructions for Your Cobra microTALK
RADIO BIDIRECCIONAL MODELO PR 950 DX

Cobra microTALK

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P R O D U C T F E AT U R E S

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Product Features
Antenna ON/OFF VOLUME switch backlit LCD display TALK button LIGHT/MAX RANGE button CALL button HI/LO (power) LOCK button CHANNEL SELECT button charger jack ENTER button MODE button belt clip
TWO-WAY RADIO with up to a 5 mile (8 km) range 22 CHANNELS (7 shared with FRS/GMRS, 7 FRS only, 8 GMRS only) 38 CTCSS PRIVACY CODES Selectable HI/LOW POWER Output (on all GMRS channels) UHF FM frequencies BACKLIT LCD display EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE jack 10 MEMORY LOCATIONS FULL CHANNEL/CTCSS SCAN MEMORY SCAN

LOCK tab

SIGNAL STRENGTH Meter MAXIMUM RANGE Extender 10 CALL SIGNAL selections VibrAlert VOX MODE for hands-free transmissions Selectable ROGER BEEP confirmation tone Selectable KEYSTROKE TONES AUTO SQUELCH CALL button BATTERY SAVER circuitry LOCK button BELT CLIP WATER RESISTANT

BACKLIT LCD DISPLAY

signal strength meter icon scan icon call tones and VibrAlert icon roger beep icon keystroke tones icon key lock icon vox icon low power icon memory location memory icon CTCSS Privacy Code numbers

speaker/ microphone

battery compartment TALK button external speaker/ microphone jack

Important

FCC Licensing Information
The PR 950 DX radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. See page 15 for licensing and additional information.
receive/transmit tower icon main channel numbers power saver icon

LIGHT/MAX RANGE button

OFF ON

battery level meter

O P E R AT I O N
Installing or Replacing Batteries
1. Pull down the LOCK tab to remove the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert four AAA batteries. (Always use high quality batteries.) Position batteries according to polarity markings.

Lock tab

Battery Low
Battery power is indicated by the segments appearing at the bottom of the LCD. As battery power decreases, fewer segments will be visible. When BAT LO begins to flash, the batteries should be replaced. If you are using rechargeable batteries, they should be recharged.

Selecting a Channel

Channels 1-7 are shared with FRS/GMRS. Channels 8-14 are FRS only. Channels15-22 are GMRS only. (IMPORTANT: See page 16 for FRS/GMRS frequency allocations and compatibility chart.) 1. With the radio on, CHANNEL SELECT select any of the button 22 channels by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down. (NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.)
2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to select a privacy code. You can hold the button up or down for fast advance. 3. When your desired privacy code is displayed, press and release the ENTER button.

ENTER button

Calling Another Person
To alert another person that you are calling: 1. Press and release the CALL button. The other person will hear a 2-second ringing tone. (See page 12 on how to select between 10 call tone settings.)

CALL button

(NOTE: See page 17 for information about optional battery pack, charger, and additional accessories.)

Auto Battery Save

Your microTALK radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and POWER SAVER will appear in the display. This will not affect the units ability to receive incoming transmissions.
Selecting a CTCSS Privacy Code
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce interference from other users on the channel. (NOTE: If you are using a privacy code, both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate. Each channel will remember the last privacy code you selected.)
Turning On Your microTALK Radio
1. Rotate the ON-OFF/VOLUME switch clockwise to turn ON-OFF/VOLUME on the unit (and to switch adjust the volume). An audible tone will indicate the radio is on. 2. Your microTALK is now in Standby mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the TALK, CALL, or MODE buttons are pressed.
To select a privacy code:
1. After selecting a main channel, press and release MODE button the MODE button. A small number will flash next to the channel in the LCD.

You cannot send or receive transmissions during the 2-second call tone.
Talking to Another Person
1. Press and hold the TALK button. TALK button 2. With the microphone about 2 inches (5 cm) from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.
2. Adjust the volume by rotating the ON-OFF/VOLUME switch.

ON/OFF VOLUME SWITCH

Maximum Range Extender
You can temporarily LIGHT/MAX RANGE button turn off Auto Squelch, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio: 1. Press and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for 5 seconds. You will hear 2 beeps indicating that Maximum Range Extender is on. 2. To turn Maximum Range Extender off, press and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for 1 second, or change channels.
which are all fully functional while the unit is locked. 2. To unlock buttons, press and release the LOCK button again. The Lock icon disappears and all buttons will be unlocked.

Illuminating the Display

1. Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.
External Speaker/ Microphone Jack
Your microTALK radio can be fitted with an external speaker/microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. (See page 17 for optional accessories.) To attach an external speaker/microphone: 1. Open the SPKR/MIC tab on top of the unit. 2. Insert the plug into the SPKR/MIC jack.
external microphone speaker speaker/microphone jack

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3. Release the button when youre finished talking and listen for a response. You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the TALK button.
Using the Lock Function Auto Squelch
Your microTALK radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain or conditions, or if youve reached your maximum range limit. (NOTE: To learn more about the range of your microTALK radio, see page 13.) The Lock function locks the CHANNEL, MODE and ENTER buttons to prevent accidental operation. To use the Lock function: 1. While in Standby LOCK button mode, press and hold the LOCK button for one second. The Lock icon will blink when the unit is locked. Buttons that are NOT locked are the CALL, LIGHT/MAX RANGE, and TALK buttons,
Roger Beep Confirmation Tone
Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the TALK button. This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak. (NOTE: The Roger Beep can be turned off and on, see page 11.)

Listening for a Response

When you are finished talking: 1. Release the TALK button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK is always in listening mode while the TALK button is not pressed.
(CAUTION: Do not use an external speaker/microphone with common ground circuits with this radio. Damage can result. We recommend using only Cobra authorized accessories.)
O P E R AT I O N A D VA N C E D F E AT U R E S

Using the MODE button

The MODE button allows you to use and program the various functions of your microTALK radio. If you press and hold the MODE button, the LCD will cycle through the different functions.

MODE button

3. Press and release the ENTER button to enter the new setting, or press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
Programming Memory Locations
Your microTALK radio has 10 memory locations (1-10) for storing your most frequently used channels and privacy codes. To program locations: 1. Push the MODE button until the Memory icon and MODE button the memory location flashes. 2. Select the memory CHANNEL location you wish SELECT button to change by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down. 3. Press and release the MODE button again. The Memory icon and the main channel number will flash.
Setting the VOX Sensitivity Level
You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. To set the sensitivity: 1. Press the MODE button until the VOX icon flashes and the number for the current sensitivity level is displayed next to the letter L (level 5 = most sensitive, level 1 = least sensitive). 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to change the setting. 3. Press and release the ENTER button to enter the new setting, or press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

ENTER button MODE button

Using VOX Mode
In VOX mode, your microTALK can be used "hands-free," automatically transmitting when you speak. To turn VOX mode on and off: 1. Press the MODE button until the VOX icon flashes and the current setting ("on" or "off") is displayed.

2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to turn VOX mode on or off.

CHANNEL SELECT button

4. Select the main channel you wish to store by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down.
5. Press the MODE button again to store the main channel in memory and move to privacy code selection. The privacy code number begins flashing and the Memory icon continues to flash. 6. Select the privacy code (00-38) you wish to store by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down. 7. Press the ENTER button to program TALK button your selection. You may also press the TALK button to transmit your selected channel and privacy code, which will be stored into the memory location you are using. (NOTE: To unprogram a memory location you programmed previously, select 00 for both the main channel and privacy code in steps 4 through 6.) 8. Press and release the ENTER button to return to Standby mode at your new memory location, or press and release the MODE button to ENTER button save the MODE memory location button and proceed to other functions.
Recalling Memory Locations
To recall a channel you have stored in a memory location: 1. Press the MODE button until the Memory icon and a memory location flashes.

To scan main channels:

1. Press the MODE button until the Scan icon and main channel number flashes.
Using the Scan Function (continued) To scan privacy codes:
1. While in Standby mode, press the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to choose the main channel you wish to scan. 2. Press the MODE MODE button button until the Scan icon and the privacy code number flashes.
c) Press the MODE button to proceed to memory location scanning (see below). If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes.
To scan memory locations:
1. Press the MODE button until the Scan icon, Memory Location icon and memory location number flashes.
2. Select your desired CHANNEL memory location SELECT by pushing the button CHANNEL SELECT button up or down. Your radio will stay at this ENTER memory location button until you exit Memory Function mode by pressing the ENTER button. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to recall other memory locations.

Using the Scan Function

Your microTALK radio can automatically scan main channels (1-22), the privacy codes (00-38) within one main channel, or memory locations.
2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down and the unit will begin scanning the main channels. (NOTE: The unit ignores privacy codes while scanning main channels.) 3. The radio will continue to scan all main channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. The unit will remain on that channel for 10 seconds. During that time you can: a) Press and hold the TALK button TALK button and talk. The radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode. b) Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to resume scanning main channels. c) Press the MODE button to proceed to privacy code scanning (see following page). If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically resume scanning main channels.

3. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down and the unit will begin scanning privacy codes within the main channel you selected. 4. The radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. The unit will remain on that code for 10 seconds. During that time you can: a) Press and hold the TALK button and talk. The radio will remain on that channel and privacy code, then return to Standby mode. b) Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to resume scanning privacy codes.
2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down and the unit will begin scanning memory locations. 3. The radio will continue to scan all memory locations and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. The unit will remain on that location for 10 seconds. During that time you can: a) Press and hold the TALK button and talk. The radio will remain on that memory location channel TALK button and return to Standby mode.
To scan memory locations (continued):
b) Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to resume scanning memory locations.
1. Press the MODE button until the Ring Setting icon flashes and the current setting (Vibrate + Ring, Vibrate Only, or Ring Only) is displayed. Vibrate + Ring
2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to turn Roger Beep on or off. 3. To enter the new setting you can press and release the ENTER button, or press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
Changing Call Tone Settings
You can choose between ten different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert. To select a call tone setting: 1. With the power CALL button turned off, press and hold the CALL button as you turn the power on. The number of the current call tone setting will display and the tone will sound for one second, after releasing the call button. 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to hear the other call tone settings. 3. With the number of your desired call tone setting displayed, press and release the TALK button or ENTER button. Your selection will be entered.

TALK button ENTER button

c) Press the MODE button to proceed to other functions. If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically resume scanning memory locations. (NOTE: If you want to reduce the number of memory locations being scanned you need to unprogram all unwanted locations by changing both the main channel and privacy code to 00. See Programming Memory Locations, page 8.)

Vibrate Only

Ring Only
2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to change the ring setting. 3. Press and release the ENTER button to enter the new setting, or press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
Turning Keystroke Tones Off and On
With Keystroke Tones turned on, your unit will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting. To change Keystroke Tones: 1. Press and hold the ENTER button for 5 seconds to turn keystroke tones off. A double beep will sound and the Beep icon will disappear. 2. To turn keystroke tones back on, press and hold the ENTER button for 5 seconds again. A single beep will sound and the Beep icon will appear. (NOTE: The unit must not
Turning Roger Beep Off and On
With Roger Beep turned on, your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the TALK button. To change Roger Beep mode: 1. Press the MODE button until the Roger Beep icon flashes and the current setting (on or off) is displayed.
Using Call Tones and VibrAlert
Your microTALK radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone, by vibrating silently, or both. To change ring settings:
be in Lock mode during these steps.)
4. If no buttons are pushed for 15 seconds, the unit will automatically enter the last call tone pattern that was displayed.
FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra PR Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of two (2) years 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 PR 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.

LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which 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.

High/Low Power

When in close proximity to another party, or during favorable conditions you can switch from High to Low Power to extend battery life. (NOTE: This feature applies to GMRS channels 1-7 and 15-22 only. Channels 8-14 operate exclusively on low power.) To switch from high to low power: 1. Press and release the HI/LO LOCK button. When in low power, and when using channels 8-14, the LOW icon will be visible in the LCD display.

HI/LO LOCK button

microTALK Range
Your microTALK radio has a range of up to 5 miles (8 km) when using GMRS channels on HI power. In LOW power and on channels 8-14, your radios range is up to 2 miles (3 km).Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions. In flat, open country your radio will operate at maximum range.
Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can reduce the range.

Signal Strength Meter

Your microTALK radio is equipped with a signal strength meter that shows the strength of your incoming or outgoing transmissions. The ascending bars next to the signal strength indicate the strength of the signal. The greater the number of bars visible, the stronger the signal. The fewer number of bars visible, the weaker the signal.

SIGNAL STRENGTH meter

Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the signal.
Customer Assistance After reading this owners manual, if you have any questions about installing or operating your microTALK radio, or if you are missing any parts, please contact Cobra first. Do not return this product to the store. Cobra Electronics offers the following customer support services. Automated Help Desk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087. Customer Service Operators are available at 773-889-3087 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday (except holidays). Questions can be faxed to 773-622-2269. Technical assistance is available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at www.cobra.com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobra.com. If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following in order to have the product serviced and returned.

Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using Maximum Range Extender. See page 6 for details.
1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-ofpurchase, 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 unit. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the unit is to be returned. 4. Pack unit 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 First Class Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA. 6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3-4 weeks before contacting us for status. If the unit 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.
F C C I N F O R M AT I O N

SPECIFICATIONS

The PR 950 DX radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. For licensing information and application forms, please call the FCC Hotline at: 1-800-418-FORM (Request form #159 and form #605) If you have any questions regarding the license application, you can contact the FCC directly at: 1-888-CALL-FCC or visit their website at www.fcc.gov
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. 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.

General Specifications

A. FRS/GMRS FREQUENCY ALLOCATION AND COMPATIBILITY Important: Please note that Cobra GMRS models other than the PR 950 DX and PR 1100 WX may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency. For example, Cobra model PR 1000 would need to be tuned to channel 8 in order to communicate with the PR 950 DX tuned to channel 15. Please refer to the chart below for channel/frequency number compatibility. PR 950 DX Channel No. for Type of Channel No. GMRS Models Radio Displayed except PR 950 DX Service and PR 1100 WX 7 FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS/GMRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS Frequency in MHz Power in Watts B. RECEIVER UNIT 1. SENSITIVITY FOR 12 DB SINAD FOR CALL SIG DETECTION 2. MAX. AUDIO OUTPUT @10% THD 3. MAX. S/N RATIO @ 1mV RF INPUT 4. SQUELCH a) SENSITIVITY b) ATTACK TIME c) CLOSING TIME 5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP. @ 300 HZ @ 2500 HZ 6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW 7. ADJACENT CH. REJECTION 8. INTERMODULATION REJECTION 9. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION C. TRANSMITTER UNIT 1. POWER Hi (GMRS only) Low (GMRS /FRS) 2. CARRIER FREQ. STABILITY 3. MODULATION LIMITING 4. CARRIER ATTACK TIME 5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE @ 300 HZ @ 2500 HZ 6. AUDIO DISTORTION 7. HUM NOISE 8. TRANSIENT FREQ. BEHAVIOR a) TX ON b) TX OFF D. POWER SUPPLY 1. BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO) 2. BATTERY OPERATING RANGE HR V 24 4.0 - 6.0 W mW + Hz _ KHz mS dB dB % dB mS mS NOMINAL 500 2.-dBm dBm mW dB dB m mS mS dB dB +/-KHZ dB dB dB NOMINAL -121 -50 -200 -3 -55

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