Owner’s Manual TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL PU500 Owner’s Manual Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® PU500 Printed in China Part No.
Before operating the radio, please read all safety and operating instructions. Save all instructions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING: Important Safety Instructions 1. Only accessories included in this package or specified by the manufacturer should be used with the radio. The 5V micro-USB charging input is compatible with most high quality micro-USB chargers that fully conform to the USB standards. 2. Do not use cleaners or solvents to clean the exterior of the radio.
Introduction Customer Assistance Operational Cautions Exposure to high volume sound levels may cause temporary or permanent damage to your hearing. Although there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone, you should always use your radio with the volume set at low level and avoid prolonged exposure to high volume sound levels. 1. Set the volume control in a low position and use as low a volume as possible. 2. Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
Caring for Your microTALK® Radio Backlit LCD Display 2 3 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. 4 5 1 6 7 Features 9 • 16 Channels (1-8/ 1-16*) 2. Transmit Icon • Backlit LCD Display 4. Battery Level Indicator • Call Alert 5. VOX Icon • Button Lock 6. DCS Icon 3. Receive Icon 7.
Operation Using Your Radio For charging microTALK® radio(s) in desktop charger: 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.
To Adjust Volume To Select a Channel Up & Down Button Press Mode button once, then press Up button or Down button. Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate. Channel Number See page 8 for frequency allocations charts. Note: Your radio has 8 channels by default. In countries where 16 channels are allowed, you can activate Channels 9 to 16 with the following steps: • Press and hold Mode button and then, turn on the power with Volume knob.
Channel and Default Privacy Code Table 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 Button Privacy Code Channel Freq.(MHz) 1 446.00625 DCS 1 2 446.01875 DCS 11 3 446.03125 DCS 22 4 446.04375 DCS 33 5 446.
Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Mode Button To select a CTCSS privacy code: 1. After selecting a channel, press the Mode button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the display. Privacy Code Up/Down Button If DCS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the CTCSS icon and “OFF.” To switch from DCS to CTCSS, press the Up or Down button while the display is flashing “OFF.
Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) Call Alert 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. Your microTALK® radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone. Mode Button To turn VOX mode on or off: 1. Press the Mode button until the VOX icon shown on the display.
PTT Feature PTT mode button PTT Select PTT mode on your headset. PTT Surveillance Headset* (GA-SV01) VOX Connect the Audio Accessory Microphone Jack Plug earbud/microphone into radio. Two inches from mouth Place the microphone about two inches (5 cm) from your mouth. Wearing Place earbud in ear. PTT button PTT VOX Feature PTT: Push to Talk. VOX icon Turn your radio VOX mode on. Select VOX mode on your headset.
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) We, the company Altis Zenus BV in the Netherlands Wassenaarseweg 57, 2596CL The Haugue Niederlande/ Netherlands Trademark CEEL™ is a registered trademark of Cobra Electronics Europe, Ltd. Snake design and microTALK® are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
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