FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 1 How to Use Your Cobra M i c ro Ta l k 2 - Way Radio Contents Features ..........................................................................1 Family Radio Service ................................................A1 FCC Warnings Included Accessories Controls & Indicators................................................A2 Our Thanks to You......................................................A3 Customer Support ...................................................A3 Operating your microTALK Battery Installation...................................................2 Turning On..................................................................3 Illuminating the Display ........................................3 Auto Squelch.............................................................4 Maximum Range Extender/Auto Monitor......4 Select Channel..........................................................5 Select CTCSS Subcode............................................5 Calling Another Party .............................................6 Talking To Another Party .......................................6 Roger Beep Confirmation Tone...........................7 Listening For Another Party .................................7 Lock Function............................................................8 microTALK Range.....................................................9 Making Life Easier And Safer...............................10 microTALKSNAP Removable Front....................11 External Microphone/Speaker Jack...................12 Caring for Your microTALK ....................................14 Frequency Ranges .....................................................16 microTALK Specifications.......................................16 Limited Two Year Warranty....................................18 Optional Accessories................................................19 Order Form ....................................................................20 If You Think You Need Service.............Back Cover Features of This Product Two-way radio with up to a 2 mile range 14 channels 38 Subcodes Backlit LCD Roger beep confirmation tone Call feature SuperFlex antenna Water Resistant Speaker/Microphone jacks Belt clip Wrist strap Lock Function 1 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 2 Operation Battery Installation Install Batteries Note Batteries are not included with microTALK 2-way radio. Always use 3 high q u a l i ty AA alkaline batte ri e s or optional batte ry pack
(sold separa te ly ) . Only the Cobra NiMH bat-
tery (Part #FA-AA) pack can be recharged. Note When batteries are low the i n d i ca tor willb l i n k . Note Visit Cobra Electronics
( w w w. co b ra e l e ct ro n i c s. co m ) for information abo u t optional batte ry pack and d e s k top charger acce s s o ri e s. 2 1 Pull lock tab down to remove battery cover. 2 Insert three AA batteries. Position batteries according to po l a ri ty marki n g s. FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 3 Turning On Your microTALK Operation Turning On Your microTALK Note Whenever the unit is on you can receive communi-
cations. 1 Turn the On/Off/Volume switch. An audible tone will indicate the unit is on. Illuminating the Display Illuminating the Display 1 Push and release LIGHT/MAX RANGE button to illuminate display for ten seconds. 3 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 4 Operation Auto Squelch Maximum Range Extender Note To learn more about the range of your microTALK, see page 9. Range is dependent on battery condition and geographic terrain. Auto Monitor Auto Squelch Your microTALK is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or if you have reached your range limit. Maximum Range Extender Auto Squelch can be temporarily removed to allow all signals to enter (Maximum Range Extender). 1 Push and hold LIGHT/MAX RANGE button to allow all signals to enter. Auto Monitor When the signal you want to hear is consistently weak, you may place the radio in Maximum Range mode without having to constantly hold the button: Press and hold the Maximum Range Extender button for five seconds. Two beeps confirm Auto Monitor is on. To return to normal operation,momentarily press the Maximum Range Extender button again or change channels. 4 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 5 Select Main Channel (1-14) 1 Turn on the microTALK 2-Way Radio. 2 Select any of the 14 channels by pushing the channel up or down buttons. Select CTCSS Subcode (00-38) 1 Press the mode butto n . After a short delay, s m a l l n u m bers will flash next to the channel display LCD indicating the subc h a n n e l . 2 3 Select subcode number by moving the chan-
nel button up or down. When the desired code is displayed push the mode button and release. An audible tone will confirm your selection. 5 Operation Select Channel Note Units must be on same channel and subcode to communicate. Note Channels 8-12 generally are less used and give bet-
ter results for communica-
tions in most areas. Note Push and hold the channel button for fast channel advance. Select CTCSS Subcode Note Selecting a CTCSS subcode will allow you to only hear conversations on that selection. For example, you may be with a group of friends. If all of you select channel 7 and subcode 1, you will hear your friends but will not hear anybody else on channel 7,subcodes 2 through 38. FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 6 Operation Calling Another Party Calling Another Party To alert another par ty that you wish to communicate:
Note Both units must be ON and tuned to the same channel. Your incoming Callsignal volume is dependent on the unit volume s e t t i n g. Talking To Another Party Note While the TALK button is depressed you cannot receive incoming calls. 1 Push and release CALL button. The unit you are calling will hear a two second ringing tone. Talking To Another Party 1 Push and hold TALK button. 2 The TX / RX indicato r will be displayed. 3 Hold mic about 2 inches f rom mouth.Speak in a n o rmal vo i ce. 4 TALK Release button and listen for response. 6 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 7 Operation Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the TALK button. This alerts the other party t h at you are finished talki n g and its OK for them to be g i n t a l ki n g. Listening For Another Party When finished talking:
Listening For Another Party Note While the TALK button is depressed you cannot receive incoming calls. 1 TALK button to receive incoming Release transmissions. Your microTALK is always in listening mode when the TALK button is not pressed. LK en for 2 Adjust volume by turning the On/Off Volume Switch 7 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 8 Operation Lock Function Note Call button, Range Extender button and Talk button do not lock and are fully operational while the unit is locked. The unit cannot lock while in function mode. Lock Function The purpose of the LOCK function is to lock most buttons to avoid accidental operation. To engage the LOCK function:
1 2 Push and hold Lock button until flashes. Channel up/down and Mode buttons are now locked. An audible tone will also con-
firm lock function. To unlock push and hold Lock button until disappears. 8 Operation microTALK Range Note To achieve maximum range the auto squelch can be overridden. Refer to Maximum Range Extender section on page 4. FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 9 microTALK Range Your micro TALK Radio has a range of up to 2 miles. This effective range can be shor tened under some conditions. 1. Under flat, open conditions you will experience the microTALKs maximum range. 2. Range can be reduced by buildings and foliage in the path of the signal. 3. Range will be further reduced by dense foliage and hilly terrain. 9 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 10 Making Life Easier and Safer microTALK 2-Way Radios Can Make Life Easier and Safer microTALK 2-Way Radios Can Make Life Easier and Safer As you become familiar with your microTALK Radio you will find many of your own uses for the unit. Some suggestions include:
1. Talking with fellow hikers. 2. Keeping track of the kids in a shopping mall. 3. Communicating 4. Talking to a between basement and first, second or third floor. neighbor or a friend. 10 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 11 5. Checking on travel-
ing companions in another car. 6. Agree on a meeting spot after an event. microTALK SNAP Removable Front Your microTALK Radio comes with the new microTALK SNAP removeable front. microTALK SNAP Removable Front Also included is a convenient Belt Clip-Desk Stand, that can be either attached to your belt or p l a ced on a desk using the built-in feet in the base. TO REMOVE: Use the slight indentation between the SNAP front and bottom front of the unit to lift it off. TO ATTACH: First engage the tabs into the top of the unit. Next snap in the mid-
dle tabs. Finally snap in the bottom tab. 11 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 12 E x t e rnal Microphone/
Speaker Jack External Microphone/
Speaker Jack External Microphone/Speaker Jack Your microTALK 2-Way Radio can be fitted with an external microphone/speaker, (not included) freeing your hands for other tasks. To attach the external microphone/speaker:
Note External microphone/
speaker is not included with the unit. See page 19 for optional accessories. 1 Open Spkr/Mic tab on top of unit. 12 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 13 E x t e rnal Microphone/
Speaker Jack 2 Insert plug into the Spkr/Mic jack. 13 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 14 Caring for Your microTAL Radio Caring for Your microTALK Radio Caring for Your microTALK Radio The microTALK 2-Way Radio will give you years of service if cared for properly. Here are some suggestions:
Note Modifying or tampering with the radios internal components can cause malfunction and will invalidate the warranty. If your radio is not perform-
ing as it should, please call Cobra at 773.889.3087. Do not return the unit to the retailer. 1. Handle unit gently. 2. Keep away from dust. 14 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 15 o 3. Never place the 4. Avoid exposure unit in water or in a moist place. to extreme temperatures. 15 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 16 microTALK Specifications I.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS A.FREQUENCIES CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT CH 1: 462.5625MHz CH2: 462.5875MHz CH 3: 462.6125MHz CH 4: 462.6375MHz CH 5: 462.6625MHz CH 6: 462.6875MHz CH 7: 462.7125MHz B. RECEIVER 1. SENSITIVITY CH 8: 467.5625MHz CH 9: 467.5875MHz CH 10: 467.6125MHz CH 11: 467.6375MHz CH 12: 467.6625MHz CH 13: 467.6875MHz CH 14: 467.7125MHz UNIT NOMINAL FOR 12 DB SINAD FOR CALL SIG.DETECTION dBm
-119 dBm -121 2. MAX. AUDIO OUTPUT @10% THD mW 3. MAX.S/N RATIO @ 1mV RF INPUT dB 150 45 4. SQUELCH a) SENSITIVITY b) ATTACK TIME c) CLOSING TIME 5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP.
@ 300 HZ
@ 2500 HZ dB m -121 150 mS mS 200 dB dB
-3
-10 6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW
+/-KHZ 5 7. ADJACENT CH.REJECTION 8. INTERMODULATION REJECTION 9. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION dB dB dB 55 55 65 16 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 17 microTALK Specifications C.TRANSMITTER 1. EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER 2. CARRIER FREQ.STABILIT Y 3. MODULATION LIMITING 4. CARRIER ATTACK TIME 5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE
@ 300 HZ
@ 2500 HZ 6. AUDIO DISTORTION 7. HUM NOISE 8. TRANSIENT FREQ.BEHAVIOR a) TX ON b) TX OFF D. POWER SUPPLY UNIT NOMINAL mW
+_H z KHz mS 500 500 2.5 30 dB dB
dB mS mS
-10 4 3 38 30 5 1. BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO) 2. BATTERY OPERATING RANGE HR V 24 3.2 - 4.5 17 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 18 Limited Two Year Warranty Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA FRS Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of two (2) years from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A. COBRA will,without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective FRS radios, products or component parts upon delivery to the COBRA Factory Service Department, accom-
panied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt. You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra's expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply; 1) to any product damaged by accident;2) in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alter-
ations or repairs;3) if the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed;4) if the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A. All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. COBRA shall not be liable for any incidental, conse-
q u e ntial or other damages; i n c l u d i n g, without limitat i o n , damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installat i o n . Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclu-
sion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. 18 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 19 Optional Accessories Vox Headset Mic VOX (Voice Operated Transmitter) headset and microphone allows hands-free operation. MA-VOX $49.95 Ear Bud Mic with PTT Co m p a ct earbud and micro-
phone with Pu s h - to - Talk switc h . M A-EBM
$29.95 Lapel Speaker/Microphone Remote microphone/speaker with Push-to-Talk switch. M A- S M
$ 2 4 . 9 5 NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack High performance Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack for multiple charging. FA-AA
$ 1 9 . 9 5 2 Port Desktop Charger Charges two NiMH battery packs
(FA-AA) or two FRS 225 radios.
(Note:appearance may vary) FA- C S
$ 1 9 . 9 5 Replacement Belt Clip FA- B C 2
$ 4 . 9 5 You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra Dealer If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra. Order by phone Call 1.773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a.m.-6 p.m. M-F CST. ) Order by mail or fax Please fill out order form on next page, and mail/fax directly to Cobra. Order over the Web www.cobraelectronics.com 19 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 20 Accessory Order Form Shipping & Handling Shipping/
Handling
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$160.01 and up For AK,HI and PR please add an additional $15.00 for UPS shipments. Item #
Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount M A - VOX M A - E B M MA-SM FA - A A FA - C S FA - B C 2 Vox Headset Mi c Ear Bud Mic with PTT Lapel Speaker/ Microphone NiMH Re c h a rgeable Bat te ry Pa c k 2 Po rt De s k top Ch a rg e r Re p l a ce m e nt Belt Cl i p Prices subject to change without notice. Tax Table Illinois residents add 7%
Cook Co. residents add .75% (7.75% total) Chicago residents add 1% (8.75% total) Indiana residents add 5%
Michigan residents add 4 %
Ohio residents add 6%
Wisconsin residents add 5%
$ 4 9 . 9 5
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$24.95
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(Tax if applicable) Shipping/handling Total Ma ke check or money order (no stamps) payable to:
Cobra Electronics Attn: Accessories Dept. 6500 West Co rtland St .Ch i ca g o, IL 60707 For credit card orders fill out order form and fax to: 1.773.622.2269 or call 1.773.889.3087
(Press 1 from the main menu) 8:00 am - 6:00 pm,M-F,CST. Please print clearly Name Address (No P.O. Box) City Zip Credit Card No. Exp. Date Customer Signature Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover Telephone ( ) State Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Offer valid in Continental U.S.only. 20 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 21 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 If You Think You Need Service For te c h n i cal assistance, please call our Au to m a ted Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most fre q u e n t ly asked questions about Co b ra prod u ct s.
(773) 889-3087 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number 8:00 am - 6:00 pm,Monday through Friday, CST. Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at www.cobraelectronics.com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobraelectronics.com If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087 If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the follow-
ing in order to have the product serviced and returned. 1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon of a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned. 2. Send the entire product. 3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit.Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the unit is to be returned. 4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material. 5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First Class Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,6500 W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707. 6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for status. If the unit is out of war ranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 1.773.889.3087 for assistance. Cobra Electronics Corp. 2000 Printed in China. Part No. 480-004-P FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 22 O pe rating Instru ctions for your 2-Way Radio FRS 225 Nothing comes close to a Co b ra FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 23 Family Radio Service Family Radio Service Ever wish you could talk to someone who wasnt within earshot? Like contacting ski partners back at the lodge? Or letting a friend know how to find you in a busy mall? Cobras microTALK FRS 225 is a great way for friends or family to have fun and be safe by staying in touch while on the go. The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has created 14 license free frequency bands, or channels, called Family Radio Service (FRS) frequencies. These channels are in the UHF
(Ultra High Frequency) band which means great penetration through buildings, thick forests, hills, and other dense structures. They are also FM
(Frequency Modulation) signals which means crystal clear reception even in crowded, noisy environments. 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. Included with your microTALK 1. Belt Clip 2. Wrist Strap 3. Two microTALK SNAP removable fronts A1 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 24 Controls and Indicators 2 3 1 3 1 3 6 1 0 9 5 1. Antenna 2. Microphone/Speaker Jack Speaker 3. On/Off Volume Switch 4.L LCD Display Panel 5.? Light/Max Range Button 6. Channel Select Button 7. 8 . Battery Compartment 9. Talk Button 10. Call Button 11. microTALK SNAP Removeable Front 12. Lock Button 13. Mode Button 14. Charge Pads 8 1 4 1 4 1 2 9 5 6 7 1 1 A2 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 25 Our Thanks to You Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 6:00 pm CST at: 773.889.3087 Automated Technical Assistance available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.E-mail questions to:
p rod u ct i n fo @
co b ra e l e ct ro n i c s. co m Co b ra on the Wo rld Wi d e We b : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found on-line at:
www.cobraelectronics.com Thank you for purchasing the Cobra FRS 225 2-Way Radio. Your microTALK radio comes with the new microTALK SNAP re m ovable fro nt, which allows you to custo m i ze the appe a ra n ce of your radio! Several color choices are included with yo u r p u rc h a s e. For instru ctions on re m ov i n g the microTALKSNAP front, see page 11. For additional color choices available as acce s s o ries (sold s e p a rate l y ), please see the broc h u re and order fo rm included. Customer Support Properly used, this Cobra product will give you years of reli-
able service. Should you encounter any problems with the product or not understand its many features, please refer to this owners manual. If, after referring to the manual, you still need help, call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087. Warning Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter.When the PTT button is pushed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty fac tor not to exceed 50%.In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices. Important: To maintain compliance with the FCCs RF expo-
sure guidelines hold the transmitter at least 2 inches (5 cm) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the anten-
na pointed up and away. If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset acce s s o ry, use only the supplied belt clip for this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 2 inches (5 cm) from your body when transmitting. If the distance between that antenna and the body is LESS THAN 2.0(5 cm).DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE IN THE BODY WORN CONFIGURATION. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. A3 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 26 The Co b ra line of quality prod u cts also includes:
CB Ra d i o s Mi c ro Ta lk Ra d i o s Radar De te cto r s Ac ce s s o ri e s Sa fe ty Al e rt Traffic Wa rning Sys te m s Nothing comes close to a Co b ra