Cobra Electronics PR250WX C owner manual General Specifications Licensing

General Specifications

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Operation

General Specifications

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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 GMRS Models

B = Channel No. for 15 Channel GMRS Models

C = Type of Radio Service

D = Frequency in MHz

A	B	C	D
1	1	FRS/GMRS	462.5625
2	2	FRS/GMRS	462.5875
3	3	FRS/GMRS	462.6125
4	4	FRS/GMRS	462.6375
5	5	FRS/GMRS	462.6625
6	6	FRS/GMRS	462.6875
7	7	FRS/GMRS	462.7125
8		FRS	467.5625
9		FRS	467.5875
10		FRS	467.6125
11		FRS	467.6375
12		FRS	467.6625
13		FRS	467.6875
14		FRS	467.7125
15	11	GMRS	462.5500
16	8	GMRS	462.5750
17	12	GMRS	462.6000
18	9	GMRS	462.6250
19	13	GMRS	462.6500
20	10	GMRS	462.6750
21	14	GMRS	462.7000
22	15	GMRS	462.7250

Introduction Operation Customer Assistance Warranty

Licensing

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For Products Used in Canada

Industry Canada Notice

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.

«IC» before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

For Products Used in the U.S.A.

FCC Licensing 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 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, as stipulated in the Communication Act’s Sections 501 and 502 (amended).

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.

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 Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices.

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