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  • Page 1

    P R 550 W X 2- WA Y RADIO MODEL Nothing Comes Close T o A Cobra ™ English Owner’ s Manual Printed in Philippines Part No. 480-055-P[...]

  • Page 2

    2 English Making Life Easier & Safer Introduction Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microT ALK ® 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 tra[...]

  • Page 3

    Battery Compartment Battery Door Latch Belt Clip Wr ist Strap Connector 3 English Product Features Introduction Lock Button Backlit LCD Display Channel Up/Down Buttons Speaker/ Microphone Call Button Mode Button Antenna V olume Up/ Down Button(s) External Speaker/ Microphone Jack Light/Max Range Button T alk Button On/Off Power Button[...]

  • Page 4

    Operation Customer Assistance W arranty 5 Nothing comes close to a Cobr a ™ Introduction Caring for Y our microT ALK ® Radio • Y our microTALK ® radio will give you years of trouble-free service if cared for properly . Handle the radio gently . Keep the radio away from dust. Never put the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure to e[...]

  • Page 5

    Customer Assistance W arranty Introduction 7 Nothing comes close to a Cobr a ™ Operation Scr olling Thr ough the Mode Function • By scr olling through the Mode function, you will be able to select or turn On preferred features of your microT ALK ® radio. When scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features will be displayed in the sam[...]

  • Page 6

    Customer Assistance W arranty Introduction 9 Nothing comes close to a Cobr a ™ Operation V olume • T o Adjust the Volume: 1. Press the V olume Up or V olume Down button. A double beep sound is used to indicate the minimum and maximum volume levels (L1 through L7). Call Button • T o Alert Another Person That Y ou Are Calling: 1. Pr ess and rel[...]

  • Page 7

    10 English Using Y our Radio Customer Assistance W arranty Introduction 1 1 Nothing comes close to a Cobr a ™ Operation Operation T o Listen to All Hazards Radio Channels : 1. Press the Mode button until the W eather (All Hazards Radio) icon and the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel are displayed. 2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down [...]

  • Page 8

    Customer Assistance W arranty Introduction 13 Nothing comes close to a Cobr a ™ Operation Operation 12 English Product Features T o Scan Privacy Codes: 1. While in Standby Mode , pr ess the Channel Up or Channel Down button to choose the main channel you wish to scan. 2. Press the Mode button until the Scan icon and the privacy code number flashe[...]

  • Page 9

    Customer Assistance W arranty Introduction 15 Nothing comes close to a Cobr a ™ Operation 14 English Using Y our Radio Display Illumination • T o Illuminate Y our Display: 1. Press and release the Light/Max Range button to illuminate the display for ten (10) seconds. Auto Squelch/Maximum Range • Y our microT ALK ® radio is equipped with Auto[...]

  • Page 10

    Customer Assistance W arranty Introduction 17 Nothing comes close to a Cobr a ™ Operation 16 English Using Y our Radio micr oT ALK ® Range • Y our microT ALK ® radio has a range of up to five (5) miles (8 km). Y our range will vary depending on terrain and conditions. In flat, open country your radio will operate at maximum range. Buildings a[...]

  • Page 11

    Operation W arranty Introduction 19 Nothing comes close to a Cobr a ™ Customer Assistance 18 English Licensing, Assistance & W arranty IMPORT ANT 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 [...]

  • Page 12

    20 English Accessories & Order Form Customer Assistance Name Address (No P .O. Boxes) City State/Province Zip Country T elephone Credit Card Number T ype: ❒ V isa ❒ Mastercard ❒ Discover Exp. Date Customer Signature Item # U. S. C ost Each Qty Amount U.S. Subtotal (T ax if Applicable) Shipping/Handling T otal Optional Accessories Y ou can[...]

  • Page 13

    RADIO BIDIRECCIONAL MODEL Nada se compara a Cobra ™ Español Manual del propietario P R 550 W X Printed in Philippines Part No. 480-055-P[...]

  • Page 14

    2 Español Una vida más sencilla y segura Introducción Es muy fácil y práctico mantenerse en contacto con su familia y sus amigos cuando utiliza un radio microT ALK ® . Usted descubrirá gran número de aplicaciones para el radio, como las siguientes: comunicación con otras personas en excursiones, paseos el bicicleta o en el trabajo; contact[...]

  • Page 15

    Compartimiento de las baterías Cerrojo del compartimiento de las baterías Pinza para el cinturón Conector para la correa 3 Español Características del producto Introducción Botón de bloqueo de teclas Pantalla de cristal líquido iluminada Botones de cambio de canal Altoparlante y micrófono Botón de llamada Botón de modalidad Antena Botone[...]

  • Page 16

    Operation Customer Assistance W arranty Introduction Cuidado del radio micr oT ALK ® • El radio micr oT ALK ® le dará largos años de servicio sin problemas si lo cuida correctamente. Manipule el radio con cuidado. Mantenga la unidad lejos del polvo. Nunca coloque el radio en agua o lugares húmedos. Evite la exposición a temperaturas extrema[...]

  • Page 17

    Encendido del radio micr oT ALK ® • Para encender el radio: 1. Mantenga oprimido el botón de encendido hasta que oiga una serie de sonidos que indican que el radio está encendido. El radio microTALK ® está ahora en la modalidad de espera , listo para recibir transmisiones. El radio siempre está en la modalidad de espera , excepto al oprimir[...]

  • Page 18

    8 Español Uso del radio Operación Código de comunicación privada CTCSS • El sistema CTCSS (sistema de reducción de ruido de fondo controlado por tonos codificados) es un avanzado sistema de codificación por tonos que le permite seleccionar uno de 38 códigos de comunicación privada para reducir la interferencia provocada por otros usuarios[...]

  • Page 19

    10 Español Uso del radio Operación Para escuchar los canales de radio de aviso de peligr o: 1. Oprima el botón de modalidad hasta que se presenten el icono meteorológico (radio de aviso de peligro) y el canal de radio de aviso de peligro actualmente seleccionado. 2. Use los botones de cambio de canal para cambiar los canales de radio de aviso d[...]

  • Page 20

    Operación 12 Español Uso del radio Para rastr ear los códigos de comunicación privada: 1. En la modalidad de espera , oprima los botones de cambio de canal para seleccionar el canal principal que quiere rastrear. 2. Oprima el botón de modalidad hasta que aparezca el icono de rastreo y comience a parpadear en la pantalla el número del código [...]

  • Page 21

    A yuda a clientes Garantía Introducción 15 Nada se compara a Cobra ™ Operación Función de bloqueo • La función de bloqueo bloquea los botones de cambio de canal , modalidad y encendido, para evitar que sean accionados de manera accidental. Para activar o desactivar el botón de bloqueo: 1. Mantenga oprimido el botón de bloqueo durante dos[...]

  • Page 22

    16 Español Uso del radio Alcance del radio micr oT ALK ® • El radio microTALK ® tiene un alcance máximo de 8 km (5 millas). El alcance variará dependiendo del terreno y las condiciones. El radio funcionará con el alcance máximo en zonas planas y despejadas. La presencia de edificios y follaje en la trayectoria de la señal puede reducir el[...]

  • Page 23

    18 Español A yuda a clientes A VISO IMPORT ANTE: REQUISITO DE LICENCIA DE LA FCC Este radio bidir eccional funciona en frecuencias GMRS (Servicio General de Radio Móvil) que requieren una licencia de la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones (FCC) de Estados Unidos. El usuario debe tener licencia antes de utilizar el radio en los canales 1 a 7 o 15 [...]

  • Page 24

    Nada se compara a Cobra ™ 20 Español Formularios de pedidos y accesorios Nombre Dirección (no se aceptan apartados postales) Ciudad Estado o provincia Código postal País T eléfono Número de tarjeta de crédito T ipo: ❒ V isa ❒ Mastercard ❒ Discover Fecha de vencimiento Firma del cliente Núm. artículo Costo unitario en EE.UU. Cantida[...]