Cobra Electronics V PR550WX - Manual (Page 4)

Operation Customer Assistance Warranty
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Introduction
Caring for Y our microTALK ® Radio
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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 extreme temperatures.
Batteries
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T o Install or Replace Batteries:
1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip
latch and sliding clip up.
2. Pull down on the Batter y Door Latch to
remove the battery compartment cover.
3. Insert four AAA batteries. (Always use high
quality alkaline batteries.) Position batteries
according to polarity markings.
4. Replace Battery Compartment cover and belt clip.
See information on page 20 for optional
battery pack and desktop charger
accessories ordering instructions.
Insert Batteries
Pull Down Lock Latch
Remove Belt Clip
The Basics to Get You Started
Your microTALK
® radio is easy to use.
To get started, simply:
1. Press the Power button to turn On your radio.
2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
button to select a channel.
Both radios must be tuned to the
same channel to communicate.
3. Press and hold the Talk button while
speaking into the microphone.
4. When finished talking, release the Talk
button and listen for a response.
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Product Features
Introduction
Backlit LCD
Display
Important FCC Licensing Information
This radio operates on General Mobile Radio
Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
license. See page 18 for licensing and other
related information.
Receive/
Transmit
Tower Icon
Low
Power Icon
Lock
Icon
NOAA All
Hazards Alert Icon
Roger
Beep Icon
Battery
Low
Main
Channel
Numbers
Power
Saver Icon
CTCSS Privacy
Code Numbers
Scan Icon
NOAA All
Hazards Radio Icon
Features
• Two-Way Radio
W ith a range up
to five (5) miles
(8 km).
• 22 Channels
Seven shar ed
with FRS/GMRS,
seven FRS only
eight GMRS only.
• 38 Privacy Codes
• 10 Channel NOAA
All Hazards Radio
• NOAA All
Hazards Alert
• Backlit LCD
Display
• Scan
(channel,
privacy code)
• Water Resistant
• Speaker/
Microphone Jack
• Call Alert
(10 selectable
tones)
• Lock
• “Roger Beep”
(selectable On/Of f)
• Battery/
Power Saver
• Auto Squelch
• Maximum
Range Extender
• Belt Clip
• Wrist Strap