Two-Way Radios provide up to 12 mile range.

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All 2005 microTALK GMRS/FRS 2-way radios are designed so that all functional buttons can be accessed with one hand. Offering 12 mile range, Model PR 4700 WX features 22 channels and 38 privacy codes, as well as 83 DCS codes, which will allow total of 2,662 privacy combinations. Additional models in line offer ranges of 4, 8, and 10 miles with 22 channels and 38 privacy codes for total of 836 privacy combinations.



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Cobra Electronics Announces Industry-Leading 12-Mile Range Two-Way Radios


Devices to Be Previewed at 2005 Consumer Electronics Show

CHICAGO, Dec. 20 - Cobra Electronics (NASDAQ:COBR) announced today its 2005 microTALK GMRS/FRS two-way radio product line with extended ranges on all models, including its top-of-the-line model, the PR 4700 WX, which will feature a 12-mile range. Building upon its award-winning heritage of intuitively designed and solid performing products, Cobra's 2005 line has also been enhanced with an extended communication range of up to 4, 8 and 10 miles.

As the first and only two-way radio on the market with 22 channels and 38 privacy codes, as well as 83 DCS codes which will allow a total of 2,662 privacy combinations, the PR 4700 WX offers users unparalleled privacy code options. The 4, 8, and 10-mile range two-way radios will include 22 channels with 38 privacy codes for a total of 836 privacy combinations.

Cobra has redesigned its two top line radios to make them more durable and rugged, and enhanced the overall features on the full line by adding functional buttons that can all be accessed with one hand. The complete line of new two-way radios will be available at major retailers beginning in the second quarter of 2005, but Consumer Electronics Show attendees will get a first look at the products in January.

"Consumer research has shown that consumers want aggressively priced two- way radios with no nonsense feature sets and extended ranges," said Tony Mirabelli, senior vice president, marketing and sales for Cobra Electronics. "Additionally, our customers have shared with us that they like the range of options we offer, from two-way radios that appeal to families on the ski slopes to the longer-range radios for serious hunters, outdoor enthusiasts and professional users."

Cobra was the first to introduce features now standard on many two-way radios, such as VibrAlert(R) and Call Alert, and in 2003, Cobra introduced the industry's first full line of two-way radios.

All 2005 GMRS/FRS models are available in two-pack and value-pack offerings. Cobra's complete 2005 mobile navigation, GPS, GMRS, radar detector, citizens band and marine product lines will be on display at the 2005 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, January 6-9, at Booth #10506 in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

About Cobra Electronics

Cobra Electronics is a leading global manufacturer of communication and navigation products, with a track record of delivering innovative and award- winning products. Building upon its leadership position in the GMRS/FRS two- way radio, radar detector and Citizens Band industries, Cobra identified new growth opportunities and has aggressively expanded into the GPS, mobile navigation and marine markets over the last several months. The Consumer Electronics Association, Forbes and Deloitte & Touche have all recently recognized Cobra for the company's innovation and industry leadership. To learn more about Cobra Electronics, please visit www.cobra.com/.

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