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                                  Owner’s Manual




TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
PR561 BLT                                           Printed in China

PR562 BLT                                Part No. KEM-ML38404-01
                                                             English



Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®


              Introduction
  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.


Belt Clip             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.


              Customer Assistance
  Product Service & Support
For any questions about operating this new Cobra branded product,
PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST...do not return this product to the retail store.
The contact information for support will vary depending on the country in
which you purchased and utilize the product.
To obtain warranty service or other information for products purchased
and utilized in the U.S.A., please call our consumer support line at
(866) 721-3805, or email us at support@altistec.com. You will receive
instructions on how to ship the products at your expense to an Altis Global
Limited Authorized Service Center. To obtain service, you must include:
(a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of
purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; and, most importantly;
(c) your address and telephone number.
For warranty and customer service information outside the US, please
contact your local dealer.
For further information needed on its features,
please visit www.cobrawalkietalkie.com
for frequently asked questions and the               ©2016 7 Altis Global Limited
electronic manual.                                  Berkeley Lake, GA US 30071
                                                    www.cobrawalkietalkie.com


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          Introduction
              Product                      Features
 Product Features
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 1. Antenna                                  10.   Talk Button
 2. External Speaker/                        11.   Memory/Escape Button
    Microphone/ USB Charge Jack              12.   Max Range Hi/Lo Button
 3. Mode/Power Button                        13.   Scan Button
 4. Call/Lock Button                         14.   Wrist Strap Connection
 5. Channel Up/Down                          15.   Belt Clip
    Buttons                                  16.   Battery Compartment
 6. Backlit LCD Display                      17.   Battery Door Latch
 7. Speaker/Microphone                       18.   Rubberized Grips
 8. Volume Up/Down Buttons                   19.   LED Flashlight
 9. LED Light Button                         20.   Weather Button

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Features                    Backlit LCD Display
• 22 Channels
  Seven shared                                     3         4
  with FRS/GMRS,                        2                              9
  seven FRS only,
  eight GMRS only.              1                                             5
• 10 Channel
  Weather Radio
                                                                              16
                               6
• Bluetooth® compatible                                                           17
  Bluetooth headset
  pairing
                                                                                  7
• Weather Alert
• 121 Privacy Codes
  (38 CTCSS codes/                                                                8
   83 DCS codes)
• Hands-Free Operation
                               13
  (VOX)
                                     12 15 11                              14
• VibrAlert®                                                     10
  Silent Paging
• Scan                                1.    Battery Level Indicator
  Channels,                           2.    Roger Beep Icon
  privacy codes                       3.    VOX Icon
                                      4.    Weather Icon
• Backlit LCD Display
                                      5.    Lock Icon
• LED Flashlight                      6.    Hi/Low Power Icon
• Call Alert                          7.    DCS/CTCSS Icons
  Ten selectable                      8.    Scan/Memory Icon
  tones                               9.    Weather Alert Icon
                                      10.   DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers
• Button Lock                         11.   Power Saver Icon
• Speaker/                            12.   Channel Numbers
  Microphone/                         13.   Receive/Transmit Icon
  Charge Jack                         14.   Memory Channel Number
• Roger Beep                          15.   VibrAlert® / Call Alert Icon
  Selectable On/Off                   16.   Key Tone Icon
• Battery/Power Saver                 17.   Bluetooth Icon
• Keystroke Tones                  Important FCC Licensing Information
• Battery Level Indicator          This radio operates on General Mobile Radio
• Low Battery                      Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a
  Audible Alert                    Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
                                   license. See page 22 for licensing and other
• Auto Squelch                     related information.
• Maximum
  Range Extender
                                   Maximum range may vary and is based on
• Belt Clip                        unobstructed line-of-sight communication
                                   under ideal conditions.



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Caring for Your microTALK® Radio
                                                                        •
Your 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.
Installing Batteries
                                                                           •
                     To install or replace batteries:
 Remove Belt Clip    1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip
                        latch and sliding clip up.
                     2. Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the
                        battery compartment cover.
Pull Up Lock Latch   3. Insert the supplied three AA rechargeable
                        batteries or non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.
                        Position batteries according to polarity markings.
                     4. Replace battery compartment cover and
Insert Batteries        belt clip.
                     • Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.
                     • Do not mix old and new batteries.
                     • Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
                       rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc.) batteries.


Radio Charger Jack   To charge batteries in radio:
                     1. Check to see that the batteries have been
                        inserted properly.
                     2. Insert the cable into the charge jack located at
                        the top of the radio.
                     3. Plug the cable into USB power source.

Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for recharging
your Cobra microTALK® radio.
Cobra recommends your radio is turned off while being charged.
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.




                                                                           1


             Operation
 Using Your Radio

                     1. Insert radio(s) into desktop charger as shown.
                     2. Insert the micro-USB cable into jack on back
                        of charger.
                     3. Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port.
                        For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall
                        be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
                        accessible.
If charging light is not on, check position of radio. Radio should be
upright. The charge indicator light will stay on as long as the radio is in
the charging well, and the light will go offf when the charging is complete.
Note: To charge a single radio, you can bypass the desktop charger and
simply insert the micro-USB’s connector directly into the charge jack located
on the top of the radio.
The radio will display flashing battery icon while charging.
Cobra recommends your radio be turned off while being charged.
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio.
                       Quick Start
                       1. Press and hold the Mode/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/privacy code 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.

                        microTALK     K® Radio
                                                                          •
Mode/Power
                      ess and hold the Mode/Powerr button until you hear
                      series of audible tones indicating the radio is on.
                       ur microTALK® radio is now in Standby mode,
                      ady to receive transmissions. The radio is always
                       Standby mode except when the Talk, Call or
                     Mode/Power buttons are pressed.
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 Battery Low
                                                                            •
 Battery Low        When battery power is low, the final bar in the Battery
                    Low icon will blink and an audible tone will sound twice
                    before the radio shuts off. Your batteries should be
                    replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries.
                           The radio will display flashing battery icon
                           while charging.
 Auto Battery Save
                                                                        •
 Battery Save Mode If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds,
                   the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save
                   mode and the Power Saver icon will flash in the
                   display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to
                   receive incoming transmissions.
 Communicating with Another Person
                                                                     •
 Talk Button       1. Press and hold the Talk button.
                   2. With the microphone about two inches (5 cm) from
                      your mouth, speak in a normal voice.
                   3. Release the Talk button when you are
 Two Inches (5 cm)    finished talking and listen for a response.
 from Mouth
                   You cannot receive incoming calls while
                   pressing the Talk button.
                             Both radios must be tuned to the same
                             channel/privacy code to communicate.

 To Select a Channel
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                pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.
                             Both radios must be tuned to the
                             same channel to communicate.
 Channel Number     Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS/ GMRS.
                    Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15
                    through 22 are GMRS only.
                             See page 21 for FRS/GMRS frequency
                             allocations and compatibility charts.

                                                                            3


Listening for a Response
                                                                •
Listening      Release the Talk button to receive incoming
               transmissions. Your microTALK radio is always in
                                              ®

               Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are
               not pressed.

To Adjust Volume
                                                                                                •
Volume Button Press the Volume Up or Volume
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              Down button.
              A double beep sound is used to indicate
              the minimum and maximum volume levels
              (1 through 8).
Call Button
                                                                                                 •
Call Button                              Press and release the Call button.
                                         The other person will hear a three second call tone. This
                                         tone is used only to establish voice communications.
                                                  See page 12 on how to select between ten
                                                  call tone settings.

LED/S.O.S. Flashlight
                                                                         •
LED/S.O.S. Flashlight Press and release the LED flashlight button below
                      the TALK button to use the LED flashlight located at
                      the bottom of the radio.
                      To activate S.O.S. function, press and hold the LED
                      flashlight button to turn on. Press and release to
                      turn off the flashlight or S.O.S. function.
Auto Squelch/Maximum Range
                                                                        •
Your microTALK® radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions
and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions or if you’ve reached your
Maximum Range limit.
You can temporarily turn off auto squelch or turn on maximum range
extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum
range of your radio.
Max Range Hi/Lo      To temporarily turn off auto squelch:
                     – Press and hold the Max Range Hi/Lo button
           Max Range
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                       a beep which indicates the maximum
                       range extender is on.

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                    – Press and hold the Max Range Hi/Lo button or
                      change channels to return to Standby mode.
Hi Power Icon
                    To turn maximum range extender on:
                    – Press the Max Range Hi/Lo button for less than
                      five seconds. Hi icon will be displayed. (High
                      power is not valid on channels 8~14)
Low Power Icon      To turn maximum range extender off:
                    – Press Max Range Hi/Lo button until Low icon
                      displayed.


Lock Function
                                                                      •
Lock Button         The Lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel
                    Down, Volume Up, Volume Down and Mode/
                    Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.
                    To turn the lock on or off:
Lock Icon
                    – Press and hold the Call/Lock button for
                      two seconds.
                    A beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off
                    request. When in Lock mode,
                    the Lock icon will be displayed.


microTALK® Range
                                                                       •
Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.
Maximum Range       In flat, open country your radio will
                    operate at maximum range.
                    Buildings and foliage in the path of the
                    signal can reduce the range of the radio.
Reduced Range       Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further
                    reduce the range of the radio.
                    On FRS Channels 8 through 14, your radio
                    automatically switches to low power, which
                    will limit the range the radio can communicate.
Reduced Range
                            Remember, you can achieve maximum
                            range by using maximum range extender.
                            See page 4 for details.


                                                                       5


             Operation
 Mode Functions
Scrolling Through the Mode Function
                                                                                           •
By scrolling through the Mode function, you will be able to
select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK® radio. When
scrolling through the Mode function, your radio features
will be displayed in the same predetermined order:
Mode/Power               Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
                         Set DCS Privacy Codes
                         Set Vox On/Off
                         Set Vox Sensitivity
                         Set Call Tones 1-10
                         Set VibrAlert On/Off
                         Set Roger Beep On/Off
                         Set Key Tones On/Off
                         Set Bluetooth On/Off
                         Set iVox Sensitivity (only valid when a Bluetooth headset connected)


Privacy Codes
                                                                   •
Your microTALK® radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch
systems that can help to reduce interference from other users
on any given channel. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch
System) provides 38 privacy codes and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch)
provides 83 privacy codes. This provides a total of 121 Privacy
Codes. Either system can be used on all channels, but both systems
cannot be used on the same channel at the same time.
        To successfully communicate using a privacy code, both
        the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same
        channel and to the same privacy code system (CTCSS or DCS)
        and privacy code number. Each channel will remember the last
        privacy code system and number you select.

        The privacy code 00 is not a privacy code, but allows all signals
        to be heard on a channel that is set to 00 on both
        the CTCSS and DCS systems.




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Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
                                                                   •
Mode/Power    To select a CTCSS privacy code:
              1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power
                 button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small
                 numbers next to the channel number flash on the
                 display. (00 through 38)
Privacy Code
                          If DCS is turned on at the channel selected,
                          the display will flash the
                          CTCSS icon and “OFF.” To switch from
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                          is flashing “OFF.” The display
                          will then show the small numbers flashing
                          and you will then be able
                          to proceed to step 2.
                  2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down
                     button to select a privacy code. You can hold the
                     Up or Down button for fast advance.
                  3. When your desired CTCSS privacy code is
                     displayed, choose one of the following:
                     a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
                        new setting and proceed to other functions.
                     b. Press the Talk or Call/Lock button to return to
                        Standby mode.
                     c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds
                        to return to Standby mode.




                                                                     7


Set DCS Privacy Codes
                                                                       •
 Mode/Power
                    To select a DCS privacy code:
                    1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode/Power
                       button until the DCS icon appears and the small
                       numbers flash on the display (00 through 83).
 DCS Privacy Code
                             If CTCSS is turned on at the channel
                             selected, the display will flash the DCS
                             icon and “OFF.” To switch from CTCSS to
                             DCS, press the Channel Up or Channel
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                             small numbers flashing and you will then
                             be able to proceed to step 2.

2. Press using the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a DCS
   privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.
3. When DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:
   a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and
      proceed to other functions.
   b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to Standby mode.
   c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return to Standby
      mode.




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    Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)
                                                                                  •
    In VOX mode, your microTALK® radio can be used “hands-free”, automatically
    transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the
    volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.
     Mode/Power
                         To turn VOX mode on or off:
                         1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon
                            flashes on the display. The current On or Off
                            setting is displayed.
                         2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
     VOX Icon               button to turn VOX On or Off.
                         3. Choose one of the following:
                            a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
                               new setting and proceed to other functions.
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                            c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return
                               to Standby mode.
                             To set VOX sensitivity:
    Mode/Power
                             1. Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon
                                flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.
                                      The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed
                                      with letters “L” and a Number 1 through 5,
                                      with Number 5 being the most sensitive level
    VOX Sensitivity Level
                                      and Number 1 being the least sensitive level.
                             2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
                                button to change the setting.
                             3. Choose one of the following:
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                                   new setting and proceed to other functions.
                                b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to
                                   Standby mode.
                                c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return
                                   to Standby mode.




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 10 Memory Locations
                                                                     •
 Your microTALK® radio has 10 Memory Locations for storing
 your most frequently used channels and channel/privacy code
 combinations. These Memory Locations can be selected individually or
 can be scanned. (See page 18 for memory location scan.)
 MEM/ESC Button     To program a memory location:
                    1. Press and hold the MEM/ESC button until
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                       on the display.
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                    2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
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                                                    If a location has been programmed before,
                                                    its associated channel/privacy code will be
                                                    shown on the display.
 MEM/ESC Button                            3. Press the MEM/ESC button to enter a
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                                              programmed memory location.
                                           4. The channel numbers will flash on the display.
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                                              to select a channel (1 through 22).
                                           6. Press the MEM/ESC button. The CTCSS icon
                                              and privacy code numbers will flash on the
                                              display.
     Memory Channel
                                           7. Choose one of the following:
                                              a. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
                                                 button to select a CTCSS privacy code (00
       HI/LOW
                                                 through 38) for the channel.
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                                              b. Press the MEM/ESC button to switch from
                                                 CTCSS to DCS. The DCS icon and privacy code
                                                 numbers will flash on the display. The Channel
                                                 Up or Channel Down button can then be used
                                                 to select a DCS privacy code (00 through 83)
                                                 for the channel.




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                        Operation
       Mode Functions (continued)

           If “oF” flashes in place of the privacy code numbers,
           a privacy code is already set in the opposite (CTCSS
           or DCS) system. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down
           button to cancel the opposite code and select a privacy
           code from the active system for the selected channel.
 8. Choose one of the following:
    a. Press the MEM/ESC button to enter the channel/privacy code
       in the selected memory location. Radio then proceeds to next
       memory location, which will blink.
    b. Press the MEM/ESC button to save the current state of the Set
       Memory Function, then press and hold the MEM/ESC button until
       return to Standby mode.

  MEM/ESC Button                   To recall a stored memory channel location:
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                                   1. Press the MEM/ESC button, the Memory icon
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                                      and the memory location number show on the
                                      display.
  Memory Channel                   2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
                                      to select a memory location (0 through 9).
                                           If a location has been programmed before,
                                           its associated channel/privacy code will be
                                           shown on the display.
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                                      Standby mode on the selected memory
                                      location.




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 Ten Call Tone Settings
                                                                         •
 You can choose between ten different Call Tone Settings to transmit
 a call alert.
 Mode/Power        To change a call tone setting:
                   1. Press the Mode/Power button until the
                      letter “C” and the current call tone number
                      (01 through 10) is displayed. The current
                      call tone will sound for three seconds.
 Call Tone Setting
                   2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
                      to hear the other call tone settings.
                   3. Choose one of the following:
                      a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
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                      b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to
                         Standby mode.
                      c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return
                         to Standby mode.


 VibrAlert® and Call Alert
                                 ®
                                                                      •
                Your MicroTALK radio can alert you to incoming
 Call Tone On/  signals by sounding an audible call tone or an
 Vibrate On                                 ®
                audible tone with VibrAlert .
                To change call settings:
                1. Press the Mode button until the Call Setting
                   icon flashes on the display. The current setting
                   (“01” vibrate + ring, “02” ring only) is displayed.
 Call Tone On/
 Vibrate Off    2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to
                   change the call setting.
                3. Choose one of the following:
                   a. Press the Mode button to enter the new
                      setting and proceed to other functions.
                   b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to
                      Standby mode.
                   c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return
                      to Standby mode.



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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.
Mode/Power            To turn roger beep on or off:
                      1. Press the Mode/Power button until the
                         Roger Beep icon flashes. The current
                         on or off setting is displayed.
Roger Beep Icon
                      2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
                         to select roger beep on or off.
                      3. Choose one of the following:
                         a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
                            new setting and proceed to other functions.
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                         b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to
Channel Button
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                         c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return
                            to Standby mode.



Key Tone On/Off
                                                                        •
When Key Tone is On, an audible tone will sound each time a button
is pressed.
Mode/Power        To turn key tone on or off:
                  1. Current key tone status On/Off will flash.
                  2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
                     to select key tone on or off.
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                     a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
                        new setting and proceed to other functions.
                     b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to
                        Standby mode.
                     c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to return
                        to Standby mode.




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Bluetooth On/Off
                                                                         •
When Bluetooth is On, it can pair any compatible Bluetooth headset
automatically. Once a Bluetooth headset connected, your microTALK      ®

radio can be used “hands-free”, automatically transmitting when you
speak to the microphone of the Bluetooth headset. You can set the iVOX
sensitivity level for Microphone of Bluetooth Headset to fit the volume of
your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. (See
page 15 for iVOX sensitivity settings.)
 Mode/Power           To turn Bluetooth feature on or off:
                      1. Press the Mode/Power button until the
                         Bluetooth icon flashes on display. The current
                         On or Off setting is displayed.
 Bluetooth Icon       2. Press either Channel Up or Channel Down
                         button to select Bluetooth On or Off.
                      3. Choose one of the following:
                         a. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the
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                         b. Press Talk or Call/Lock button to return to
                            Standby mode.
                         c. Do not press any buttons for 12 seconds to
                            return to Standby mode.

After turned on, a flashing Bluetooth icon is displayed, the radio is now
in Standby Pairing mode.

                       In order to save power, you may turn the
                       Bluetooth feature Off if no Bluetooth
                       Headset needed to connect.

 Pairing Bluetooth headset
                                                                            •

                      To avoid pairing to wrong device,
                      please switch off all other Bluetooth
                      devices before pairing process.




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 Bluetooth Icon (Flashing)   1. Follow the Bluetooth headset manufacturer’s
                                instruction to enable its Bluetooth function and
                                enter to pairing mode.
                             2. Once the Bluetooth function is enabled, the radio
                                will try to search and pair any compatible Bluetooth
 Bluetooth Icon (Solid)         headset. Successful pairing will be indicated by a
                                solid Bluetooth icon displayed.
                                Go to www.cobrawalkietalkie.com for compatibility
                                information.
                3. Once a Bluetooth headset connected, iVOX mode
                   is ready to use. You may speak to the microphone
                   of the Bluetooth headset, it will be transmitting
                   automatically.
 iVOX Sensitivity (For Bluetooth Headset)
                                                                                    •
 Bluetooth Icon (Solid)      You can set the iVOX sensitivity level for
                             Microphone of Bluetooth Headset to fit the volume
                             of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by
                             background noise.
                             To adjust iVOX sensitivity for Microphone of
 Mode/Power
                             Bluetooth Headset:
                             1. After connected to a Bluetooth headset, press
                               the Mode/Power button until the Bluetooth
                               icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is
 iVOX Sensitivity Level
                               displayed. (iVOX sensitivity level menu will be
                               valid only when a Bluetooth headset connected.)

                                       The current iVOX sensitivity level is
       HI/LOW
                                       displayed with letters “A” and a Number 1
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                                       through 20, with Number 20 being the
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                                       most sensitivity level and Number 1 being
                                       the least sensitivity level.

 Scan Button
                             2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button
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                               the sensitivity.
                             Note: The default iVOX sensitivity is 12


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  Channel Scan
                                                                       •
  Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan channels.
   Scan Button      To scan channels:
ax Range
 I/LO W  Sc
           a
                    1. Press and release the Scan button, the Scan icon
                       and the channel numbers appear on the display.
                 n




                    2. Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning
  Scan Channels        channels.


                              The radio ignores       privacy
                              codes while scanning channels.

 EM
M SC
       HI/LO W
 Channel SButton
          ca          The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when
                      scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan all
 E
                 n




                      channels and stop if an incoming transmission is
                      detected. Your radio will remain on that channel for
                      4 seconds.
 During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission),
 you can choose from the following:
 a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel. Your
    radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode.
 b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume
    scanning channels.
 c. Press and hold the Scan button to return to Standby.




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  Privacy Code Scan
                                                                         •
  Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes
  (either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83) within one channel.
  Only one set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time.
   Scan Button         To scan privacy codes:
ax Range
 I/LOW   Sc
                       1. While in Standby mode, press and release the
           a
                          Scan button twice (CTCSS) or three times (DCS)
              n




                          until the CTCSS or DCS icon and numbers are
M
SC
     HI/LOW   Sc
   Channel Button
                a         flashing.
                n




                       2. Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning
                          privacy codes within the selected channel.

 Select Channel
                      The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when
                      privacy code scan is on. Your radio will continue
                      to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming
                      transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on
                      that channel/privacy code for 4 seconds.
 Scan Privacy Codes




During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission),
you can choose from the following:
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that privacy code
   within the selected channel. Your radio will remain on that privacy
   code and return to Standby mode.
b. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume
   scanning.
c. Press and hold the Scan button to return to Standby.




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 Memory Scan
                                                                                            •
 Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan the stored memory
 locations.(See page 10 for setting memory locations)

 MEM/ESC Button
                                        To scan memory locations:
                  EM
                        Max Range
                         HI/LOW     S   1. Make sure 2 or more memory locations
                 M SC
                  E
                                           programmed already.
                                        2. Press and release the MEM/ESC button to enter
 Scan Button                               Memory mode from Standby mode.
ax Range
 I/LOW     Sc
             a
                                           Memory icon and the Memory Location show
                                           on the display.
                n




                                        3. Press and release the Scan button, Scan
       HI/LOW
 Channel SButton
 EM
M SC
 E
          ca
                                           icon and Memory icon will be displayed
                    n




                                           simultaneously and then begin scanning stored
                                           channel locations.

                                        The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when
                                        Memory Scan is On.
                                        Your radio will continue to scan memory locations
                                        and stop as an incoming transmission is detected.
                                        Your radio will remain on that stored channel/
                                        privacy code for 6 seconds.




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NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels
                                                                       •
You can use your microTALK® radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards
Radio channels transmitting in your area.
Weather Button     To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:
                   1. Press the Weather button until the All Hazards
                      Radio icon and the currently selected All Hazards
                      Radio channel are displayed.
Hazards Radio Icon 2. Use the Channel Up or Channel Down
                      button to change All Hazards Radio channels.
                   3. The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to
  W   Sc
                      be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.
        a
Channel Button
                   4. To exit All Hazards Radio, press and hold the
        n




                      Weather button until “All Hazards Radio” icon
                      is off.

                    *National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration




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Weather (WX) Alert Mode
                                                                                •
Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically
receive NOAA weather signals and warnings from designated weather
broadcast stations. If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to Weather and other
emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA.
                                            Make sure the strongest
         This feature is set                Weather channel is selected
         to OFF by default.                 for your area using the channel
                                            selection in the previous menu.

Weather Button        To turn Weather Alert On or Off:
                      1. Press the Weather button twice until the
                         Weather Alert icon           on the display. The
                         current On or Off setting is displayed.
   W   Sc
         a
Channel Button        2. Press the Channel Up and Channel Down button
         n




                         to turn Weather Alert On or Off.
                      3. Press and hold the Weather button again to save
                         the new setting and exit the Weather Alert Mode
Weather Alert Icon
                         and return to Standby mode.




Authorized Accessories List
                                                                                    •
Batteries : 1000mAh 3XAA NiMH Battery(FB-49AAJ1000mAH 1.2V)

Bluetooth: Bluetooth Headset PLANTRONICS M165/MOTOROLA H720X




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 Warranty & Trademark Acknowledgment
General Specifications
                                                                       •
 FRS/GMRS Frequency
 Allocation and Compatibility
Important: Please note that Cobra GMRS models with 15 Channels
may designate different channel numbers for the same frequency.
For example, a Cobra 15 Channel GMRS model would need to be
tuned to Channel 11 in order to communicate with a 22 Channel
GMRS tuned to Channel 15. Please refer to the chart below for
channel/ frequency number compatibility.
A = Channel No. for 22 Channel FRS/GMRS Models
B = Channel No. for 15 Channel GMRS Models
C = Type of Radio Service
D = Frequency in MHz
E = Power Output
  A         B            C                 D              E
  1         1        FRS/GMRS           462.5625         High
  2         2        FRS/GMRS           462.5875         High
  3         3        FRS/GMRS           462.6125         High
  4         4        FRS/GMRS           462.6375         High
  5         5        FRS/GMRS           462.6625         High
  6         6        FRS/GMRS           462.6875         High
  7         7        FRS/GMRS           462.7125         High
  8                     FRS             467.5625         Low
  9                     FRS             467.5875         Low
  10                    FRS             467.6125         Low
  11                    FRS             467.6375         Low
  12                    FRS             467.6625         Low
  13                    FRS             467.6875         Low
  14                    FRS             467.7125         Low
  15        11         GMRS             462.5500         High
  16         8         GMRS             462.5750         High
  17        12         GMRS             462.6000         High
  18         9         GMRS             462.6250         High
  19        13         GMRS             462.6500         High
  20        10         GMRS             462.6750         High
  21        14         GMRS             462.7000         High
  22        15         GMRS             462.7250         High


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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 on high power 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 47 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.
Channel 1 through 7 on low power and channels 8 through 14 comprise the FRS (Family Radio Service).
No license is required to operate on the FRS.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
   receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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 Commissions (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 2 inches from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the
antenna pointed up and away.

              MODEL PR561 BLT / PR 562 BLT:
              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, and 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.




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  Warranty & Trademark Acknowledgment
Limited One-Year Warranty
Altis Global Limited warrants that this product and the component parts thereof, will be
free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of

purchaser, and is not transferable. If the product is under warranty, it will be repaired or
exchanged depending on the model at Altis’ sole discretion. Such remedy may be your
sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty.
The procedure for obtaining service and support, and the applicability of this warranty,
will vary depending on the country or jurisdiction in which you purchase and utilize the
product. For details on obtaining product service, support and warranty please visit
www.cobrawalkietalkie.com.
Provided that the product is utilized in the U.S.A., Altis will, without charge, repair or
replace, at its option, defective products, products or component parts upon delivery to
the authorized Altis Global Limited Authorized Service Center, accompanied by proof of

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty
service, but the return charges, to an address in the U.S.A., will be at Altis’ expense, if
the product is under warranty.

vary from state to state and country to country.
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1) To any product damaged by
accident; 2) In the event of misuse, ordinary wear, failure to follow directions, or
improper maintenance 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 product was
purchased or is utilized in a jurisdiction not covered by the limited warranty.

purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Altis shall not be liable for
any inconsequential or other damages, including without limitation, damages resulting
from the loss of use or cost of installation.
Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
and do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so

and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country.
For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.
90-Day Warranty on Rechargeable Batteries
For products purchased in the U.S.A. and Canada
                                             .

Trademark Acknowledgment

product. Cobra®, microTalk®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, and the snake design
are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics
Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. All other product or
service names are the property of their respective owners.
©2016 7 Altis Global Limited, Berkeley Lake, GA, USA. All rights reserved.

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ISED Warning;
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s):
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

Cet appareil satisfait aux exigences des normes RSS d’Industrie Canada (utilisation sans licence) :
L’utilisation de l’appareil est assujettie aux deux conditions suivantes :
1) Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférence dangereuse, et
2) Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, ceci incluant des interférences pouvant
susciter un fonctionnement indésirable de l’appareil.



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