Operating Instructions for Your Cobra microTALK 2-WAY RADIO MODEL FRS 307-2 VP Operating Instructions for Your Cobra microTALK 2-WAY RADIO MODEL FRS 307-2 VP Operating Instructions for Your Cobra microTALK 2-WAY RADIO MODEL FRS 307-2 VP
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(SPAN) English, pages 1-16 French, pages 17-32 Spanish, pages 33-46 ENGLISH ENGLISH O P E R AT I O N O P E R AT I O N Antenna CALL button ON-OFF/
POWER button TALK button LIGHT/MAX RANGE button LOCK button MODE button belt clip backlit LCD display VOLUME UP
& DOWN buttons CHANNEL SELECT buttons LOCK tab TALK button battery charger pads battery compartment external speaker/
microphone jack speaker/
microphone LIGHT/MAX RANGE button This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. 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. 1 Product Features TWO-WAY RADIO with up to a 2 mile (3 km) range 14 CHANNELS 38 CTCSS PRIVACY CODES UHF FM frequencies BACKLIT LCD display EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE jack 10 MEMORY LOCATIONS FULL CHANNEL/CTCSS SCAN MEMORY SCAN DUAL WATCH MAXIMUM RANGE extender 5 CALL SIGNAL SELECTIONS VOX MODE for hands-free transmissions selectable "ROGER BEEP" confirmation tone selectable KEYSTROKE TONES AUTO SQUELCH CALL ALERT BATTERY SAVER circuitry LOCK button BELT CLIP WRIST STRAP WATER RESISTANT 2 NiMH BATTERY packs 2-PORT DESKTOP RAPID CHARGER 2 EARBUD MICROPHONES Installing or Replacing Batteries 1. Pull down the LOCK tab to remove the battery compartment cover. Lock tab 2. Insert your NiMH battery pack or four AAA batteries. Position batteries according to polarity markings. (NOTE: NiMH batteries are included with your microTALK radio. When not using your NiMHs, always use high quality alkaline batteries. Recharge NiMH battery pack according to the instructions for the FA-CJ charger.) Only the Cobra NiMH battery pack
(included) can be recharged using the recharging pads on the back of the unit. See page 16 for optional accessories. 2 O P E R AT I O N ENGLISH ENGLISH O P E R AT I O N Turning On Your microTALK Radio 1. Press and hold the ON/OFF POWER button for 2 seconds. A series of audible tones will indicate the radio is on. ON-OFF/POWER b u t t o n 2. Your microTALK is now in Standby mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the TALK, CALL, or MODE buttons are pressed.
(For Advanced Features accessed through the MODE button, see page 7.) Illuminating the Display 1. Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds. LIGHT/MAX RANGE b u t t o n Battery Indicator When only one segment of the battery indicator is blinking, the battery power is low and you should recharge your FA-BP battery pack or change your AAA alkaline batteries. Auto Battery Save Your microTALK radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and POWER SAVER will appear in the display. This will not affect the units ability to receive incoming transmissions. Selecting a Channel 1. With the radio on, select any of the 14 channels by pushing the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button.
(NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.) C H A N N E L D O W N CHANNEL U P Selecting a CTCSS Privacy Code CTCSS (Continous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce interference from other users on the channel. (NOTE: If you are using a privacy code, both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate. Each channel will remember the last privacy code you selected.) To select a privacy code:
1. After selecting a main channel, press and release the MODE button. A small number will flash next to the channel in the LCD. M O D E b u t t o n 3. When your desired privacy code is displayed, p ress and release the LOCK button or pre s s mode to enter selection and go to the next f u n c t i o n . LOCK b u t t o n Calling Another Person To alert another person that you are calling:
1 . P ress and release the CALL button. The other person will hear a 2-second ringing tone. CALL button 2 . Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to select a privacy code. You can hold the button up or down for fast advance. You cannot send or receive transmissions during the 2-second call tone. (See page 13 for instructions on how to select between 5 call tone settings.) C H A N N E L D O W N CHANNEL U P 3 4 O P E R AT I O N ENGLISH ENGLISH O P E R AT I O N 2. Adjust the volume by pressing and holding the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN buttons. Auto Squelch Your microTALK radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions, or if youve reached your maximum range limit. (NOTE: To learn more about the range of your microTALK radio, see page 13.) Maximum Range Extender You can temporarily turn off Auto Squelch, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio:
1. Press and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for 5 seconds. You will hear 2 beeps indicating that Maximum Range Extender is on. 2. To turn Maximum Range Extender off, press and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for 1 second, or change channels. L I G H T / M A X RANGE button Talking to Another Person 1. Press and TALK button hold the TALK button. 2 . With the micro p h o n e about 2 inches (5 cm) f rom your mouth, speak in a normal voice. 3. Release the button when youre finished talking and listen for a response. You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the TALK button. Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the TALK button. This alerts the other part y that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak. (NOTE: The Roger Beep can be turn e d o ff and on, see page 12.) Listening for a Response When you are finished talking:
1 . Release the TALK button to receive i n c o m i n g t r a n s m i s s i o n s . The radio is always in Standby mode except when the TALK, CALL, or MODE buttons are pre s s e d . 5 Using the Lock Function The Lock function locks the CHANNEL, MODE, and POWER buttons to prevent accidental operation. To use the Lock function:
1. While in Standby mode, press and hold the LOCK button for one second. LOCK button The Lock icon will be visible when the unit is locked. Buttons that are NOT locked are the CALL, VOLUME, LIGHT/MAX RANGE, and TALK buttons, which are all fully functional while the unit is locked. 2. To unlock buttons, press and release the LOCK button again. The Lock icon disappears and all buttons will be unlocked. External Speaker/
Microphone Jack Your microTALK radio can be fitted with an external speaker/microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. (Earbud microphones are included with your FRS 307-2 VPsee enclosed instruction sheet. For additional accessories (sold separately) see page 16.) To attach an external speaker/microphone:
1. Open the SPKR/MIC tab on top of the unit. e x t e rnal micro p h o n e s p e a k e r s p e a k e r / m i c ro p h o n e j a c k 2. Insert the plug into the SPKR/MIC jack. Using the MODE button The MODE button allows you to use and program the various functions of your microTALK radio. If you press and hold the MODE button, the LCD will cycle through the different functions. M O D E b u t t o n 6 O P E R AT I O N A D VA N C E D F E AT U R E S ENGLISH ENGLISH O P E R AT I O N Using VOX Mode In VOX mode, your microTALK can be used
"hands-free," automatically transmitting when you speak. To turn VOX mode on and off:
1. Press the MODE button until the VOX icon flashes and the current setting ("on" or
"off") is displayed. M O D E b u t t o n Setting the VOX Sensitivity Level You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. To set the sensitivity:
1. Press the MODE button until the VOX icon flashes and the number for the current sensitivity level is displayed next to the letter L (level 5 = most sensitive, level 1 = least sensitive). 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to turn VOX mode on or off. M O D E b u t t o n C H A N N E L D O W N C H A N N E L U P 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to change the setting. 3. Press and release the LOCK button to enter the new setting, or press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. LOCK b u t t o n MODE b u t t o n C H A N N E L D O W N C H A N N E L U P 3. Press and release the LOCK button to enter the new setting, or press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. Programming Memory Locations Your microTALK radio has 10 memory locations (0-9) for storing your most frequently used channels and privacy codes. To program locations:
1. Push the MODE button until the Memory icon and the memory location flashes. M O D E b u t t o n CHANNEL SELECT b u t t o n 2. Select the memory location you wish to change by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down. 3. Press and release the MODE button again. The Memory icon and the main channel number will flash. MODE button 5. P ress the MODE button again to store the main channel in memory and move to privacy code selection. The privacy code number begins flashing and the Memory icon continues to flash. MODE button 6. Select the privacy code (0-38) you wish to store by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down. TALK b u t t o n 7. Press the TALK button to transmit on your selected channel and privacy code, which will be stored into the memory location you are using. 8. Press and release the LOCK button to return to Standby mode at your new memory location, or press and release the MODE button to save the memory location and proceed to other functions. 4. Select the main channel you wish to s t o re by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or d o w n . L O C K b u t t o n MODE b u t t o n 7 8 O P E R AT I O N ENGLISH ENGLISH O P E R AT I O N Recalling Memory Locations To recall a channel you have stored in a memory location:
1. Press the MODE button until the Memory icon and a memory location flashes. MODE button To scan main channels:
1. Press the MODE button until the Scan icon and main channel number flashes. MODE button CHANNEL SELECT button 2. Select your desired memory location by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down. Press the LOCK button to enter your selection. To go on to the next function without selecting a memory location, press the MODE button. LOCK button 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to recall other memory locations. Using the Scan Function Your microTALK radio can automatically scan main channels (1-14), the privacy codes (0-38) within one main channel, or memory locations. 9 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down and the unit will begin scanning the main channels. (NOTE: The unit ignores privacy codes while scanning main channels.) 3. The radio will continue to scan all main channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. The unit will remain on that channel for 10 seconds. During that time you can:
a) Press and hold the TALK button and talk. The radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode. b) Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to resume scanning main channels. c) Press the MODE button to proceed to privacy code scanning (see following page). If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically resume scanning main channels. b) Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to resume scanning privacy codes. c) Press the MODE button to proceed to memory location scanning. TALK button MODE button CHANNEL SELECT button If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes. To scan memory locations:
1. Press the MODE button until the Scan icon, Memory Location icon and memory location number flashes. MODE button 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down and the unit will begin scanning memory locations. CHANNEL SELECT button Using the Scan Function
(continued) To scan privacy codes:
1. While in Standby mode, press the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to choose the main channel you wish to scan. CHANNEL SELECT button 2. Press the MODE button until the Scan icon and the privacy code number flashes. MODE button 3. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down and the unit will begin scanning privacy codes within the main channel you selected. 4. The radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. The unit will remain on that code for 10 seconds. During that time you can:
a) Press and hold the TALK button and talk. The radio will remain on that channel and privacy code, then return to Standby mode. 10 O P E R AT I O N ENGLISH ENGLISH O P E R AT I O N 3. The radio will continue to scan all memory locations and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. The unit will remain on that location for 10 seconds. During that time you can:
a) Press and hold the TALK button and talk. The radio will remain on that memory location channel and return to Standby mode. TALK button CHANNEL SELECT b u t t o n b) Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to resume scanning memory locations. c) Press the MODE button to proceed to other functions. If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically resume scanning memory locations. Setting Dual Watch Dual watch allows you to simultaneously monitor any two channels/privacy codes you select. To program Dual Watch:
1. Select the first channel and privacy code you wish to monitor. (To review, see pages 3-4.) 11 2. Press the MODE button until the Dual Watch icon flashes. MODE button CHANNEL SELECT b u t t o n 3. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to select the second channel you wish to monitor. 4. Press the MODE button. The privacy code flashes. MODE button 5. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to select the second privacy code. LOCK b u t t o n 6. Press and release the LOCK button to store the second channel/
privacy code and engage Dual Watch. 7. To terminate Dual Watch and return to normal Standby mode, press and release the LOCK, TALK or MODEbutton. Turning Roger Beep Off and On With Roger Beep turned on, your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the TALK button. To change Roger Beep mode:
1. Press the MODE button until the Roger Beep icon flashes and the current setting
(on or off ) is displayed. MODE button Turning Keystroke Tones Off and On With Keystroke Tones turned on, your unit will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting. To change Keystroke Tones mode:
1 . P ress the MODE button until the Keystro k e tones icon flashes and the current setting
(on or off) is displayed. MODE button 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to turn Roger Beep on or off. CHANNEL DOWN CHANNEL UP 3. To enter the new setting you can press and release the LOCKbutton, or press no buttons for 15 seconds. Press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. LOCK button MODE b u t t o n 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to turn Keystroke Tones on or off. CHANNEL DOWN CHANNEL UP 3. To enter the new setting you can press and release the LOCKbutton, or press no buttons for 15 seconds. Press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. 12 O P E R AT I O N ENGLISH ENGLISH LIMITED 2-YEAR WA R R A N T Y Changing Call Tone Settings You can choose between five different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert. To select a call tone setting:
1 . With the power turned off, press and hold the CALL button as you turn the power on. The number of the current call tone setting will flash and the tone will sound for one second. CALL button POWER button 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to hear the other call tone settings. C H A N N E L D O W N C H A N N E L U P LOCK button 3. With the number of your desired call tone setting displayed, press and release the TALK button or LOCK button. Your selection will be entered. 4. If no buttons are pushed for 15 seconds, the unit will automatically enter the last call tone pattern that was displayed. microTALK Range Your microTALK radio has a range of 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. Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the signal. Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using Maximum Range Extender.
(See page 5.) FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN U.S.A. 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 F a c t o ry Service Department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales re c e i p t . 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. Customer Assistance After reading this owners manual, if you have any questions about installing or operating your microTALK radio, or if you are missing any parts, please contact Cobra first. Do not re t u rn this product to the store. C o b r a E l e c t ronics offers the following customer support services. Automated Help Desk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087. Customer Service Operators are available at the same number 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday (except holidays). Questions can be faxed to 773-622-2269. Technical assistance is available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at www.cobra.com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobra.com. 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 following in order to have the product serviced and returned. 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 pro d u c t damaged by accident; 2) in the event of misuse or abuse of the p roduct or as a result of unauthorized alterations 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, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. 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 F a c t o ry Service, Cobra Electro n i c s C o r p o r a t i o n, 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 3-4 weeks before contacting us for status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance. 13 14 WARRANTYCUSTOMER ASSISTA N C E S P E C I F I C AT I O N S ENGLISH ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CANADA Your new Cobra FRS is covered by a two (2) year replacement w a rr a n t y. If any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this p roduct within two years from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced. Please re t u rn the FRS radio to your dealer with original or copy of dated proof of purchase. Customer Assistance After reading this owners manual, if you have any questions about installing or operating your microTALK radio, or if you are missing any parts, please contact Cobra first. Do not return this product to the store. Cobra Electronics offers the following customer support service. Technical assistance is available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at www.cobra.com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobra.com. This warranty does not cover damages due to careless handling, negligence, accident, abuse or failure to follow operating i n s t ructions. Alteration of this product or defacing of the serial number cancels all obligations of this warr a n t y. This warr a n t y gives you specified legal rights. Additional warranty rights may be provided by law in some are a s . For out of warranty service, ship prepaid this product to:
AVS Technologies Inc., 2100 TransCanada Hwy S., Montreal, Quebec, H9P 2N4. We reserve the right to repair or replace the unit with an equivalent product. Please include the following information:
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A. FREQUENCIES CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT CH 1: 462.5625MHz CH 2: 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 FOR 12 DB SINAD FOR CALL SIG DETECTION 2. MAX. AUDIO OUTPUT @10% THD 3. MAX. S/N RATIO @ 1mV RF INPUT 4. SQUELCH a) SENSITIVITY b) ATTACK TIME c) CLOSING TIME
@ 300 HZ
@ 2500 HZ 5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP. 6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW 7. ADJACENT CH. REJECTION 8. INTERMODULATION REJECTION 9. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION General Specifications C. TRANSMITTER 1. POWER 2. CARRIER FREQ. STABILITY 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)TXON b) TXOFF D. POWER SUPPLY 1. BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO) 2. BATTERY OPERATING RANGE 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 dBm dBm mW dB dB m mS mS dB dB
+/-KHZ dB dB dB NOMINAL
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-121 200 50
-121 150 200
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-10 5 60 65 55 UNIT mW
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dB mS mS HR V NOMINAL 500 500 2.5 30
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