Cobra Electronics PR 955 DX High/Low Power MicroTALK Range, Signal Strength Meter, English

O P E R AT I O N	ENGLISH
High/Low Power	microTALK® Range

ENGLISH		CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE • WARRANTY
	FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN U.S.A.		This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
	Cobra® Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra® PR		have other rights which vary from state to state.

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

Your microTALK® radio has a range of up to

6 miles (10 km) when using GMRS channels on HI power. In LOW power and on channels 8-14, your radio’s 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.

Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects	Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply 1) to any product
in workmanship and materials for period of one (1) year from	damaged by accident; 2) in the event of misuse or abuse of the
the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be	product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs; 3) if the
enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the	serial number has been altered, defaced or removed; 4) if the owner
product is utilized within the U.S.A.	of the product resides outside the U.S.A.
Cobra® will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option,	All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability
defective PR radios, products or component parts upon delivery	and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to
to the Cobra® Factory Service Department, accompanied by	the length of this warranty. Cobra® shall not be liable for any
proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated	incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without
copy of a sales receipt.	limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the	Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
product for warranty service, but the return charges will be	warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation
at Cobra's expense, if the product is repaired or replaced	of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
under warranty.	may not apply to you.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE	If your product should require factory service please
After reading this owner’s manual, if you have any questions	call Cobra® first before sending your radio in. This will
about installing or operating your microTALK® radio, or if you	ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.
are missing any parts, please contact Cobra® first. Do not return	You may be asked to send your radio to the Cobra® factory.
this product to the store. Cobra® Electronics offers the following	It will be necessary to furnish the following in order to have
customer support services.	the product serviced and returned.
For Assistance In the U.S.A.	1) For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase,
	such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt. If you

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.

Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using Maximum Range Extender. See page 6 for details.

In this user’s manual, you should find all the information you	send the original receipt it cannot be returned. 2) Send the entire
need to operate your microTALK® radio. If you require further	product. 3) Enclose a description of what is happening with the
assistance after reading this manual, Cobra® Electronics offers	radio. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where
the following customer assistance services:	the radio is to be returned. 4) Pack radio securely to prevent
Automated Help Desk	damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.
English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week	5) Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such
773-889-3087 (phone).	as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First Class Mail to avoid
Customer Assistance Operators	loss in transit to: Cobra® Factory Service, Cobra® Electronics
	Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707
English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday
	USA. 6) If the radio is in warranty, upon receipt of your radio it
through Friday (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
	will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model.
Questions
	Please allow approximately 3-4 weeks before contacting us for
English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
	status. If the radio is out of warranty, a letter will automatically
Technical Assistance
	be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement
English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
	charge. If you have any questions, please call 773-889-3087
English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
	for assistance.
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer

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