Cobra Electronics FRS104 FRS Transceiver User Manual

Cobra Electronics Corporation FRS Transceiver Users Manual

Users Manual

Nothing Operating Instructions for Your Cobra® microTALK®2-WAY RADIO MODEL FRS 104Guide d’utilisation du poste de radio ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR MODÈLE FRS 104microTALK®de Cobra®Instrucciones de uso del RADIO BIDIRECCIONAL MODELO FRS 104 Cobra®microTALK®Nothing comes close to a Cobra™Rien n’est comparable à un Cobra™Nada se compara a Cobra™English, pages 1-8Français, pages 9-16Español, páginas 17-22
PRODU CT F E AT U R E S ENGLISH ENGLISH1I N T R O D U C T I O NPOWERBUTTONCHANNEL SELECT buttonbelt clipCALLbutton VOLUMEbuttonLIGHT/MAXRANGEbuttonbatterycompartmentLOCK tabTALKbuttonAntenna Product Features• TWO-WAY RADIO with up to a 2 mile (3 km) range• 14 CHANNELS• BATTERY SAVER circuitry• CALL ALERT• “ROGER BEEP” confirmation tone• AUTO SQUELCH• MAXIMUM RANGE extender• BACKLIT LCD display• BELT CLIPMaking Life Easier and SaferPeople have found lots of convenient andhelpful ways to use their microTALK®radios.Over time, you’re bound to discover uses ofyour own. For example, you can...•stay in touch with others while hiking,bicycling, etc.•keep track of family and friends in a shopping mall• communicate between different floors of a building• talk with neighbors• check with traveling companions in another car•arrange a meeting spot at crowded public eventsCaring for Your microTALK®RadioYour microTALK®radio will give you years oftrouble-free service if cared for properly. Here are a few suggestions: 1) Handle the radiogently, 2) Keep it away from dust, 3) Never put the radio in water or in a damp place and 4) Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.Installing or Replacing Batteries1. Pull down the LOCK tab to remove the battery compartment cover.2 .I n s e rt four AAA batteries. (Always use highquality alkaline batteries.) Position batteriesaccording to polarity markings.(NOTE: See page 8 for information about optional battery pack and desktop charger accessories.)2LOCKtabThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation issubject to the condition that this device does not cause harmfulinterference.FCC Warnings:Replacement or substitution of transistors,regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts otherthan those recommended by Cobra®, may cause a violation of thetechnical regulations of part 95 of the FCCRules, or violation ofType Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE: Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1)this device may not cause interference, and2)this device must accept any interference, including interferencethat 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.
O P E R AT I O N4ENGLISHO P E R AT I O N3ENGLISHTalking to Another Person1. Press and hold the TALK button.2. With the microphone about 2 inches (5cm) from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.3. Release the button when you’re finishedtalking and listen for a response. You cannotreceive incoming calls while pressing the TALK button.“Roger Beep” Confirmation ToneYour listener will hear an audible tone whenyou release the TALK button. This alerts theother party that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak.Listening for a ResponseWhen you are finished talking:1. Release the TALK button to receiveincoming transmissions. Your microTALK®is always in listening mode while the TALK orCALL buttons are not pressed.2. Adjust the volume by pushing the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button.Illuminating the Display1. Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.Auto SquelchYour microTALK®radio is equipped with AutoSquelch, which automatically shuts off weaktransmissions and unwanted noise due toterrain, or conditions, or if you’ve reachedyour maximum range limit.TALK buttonTurning On Your microTALK®Radio1. Press and hold the ON/OFF POWER buttonfor 2 seconds. A series of audible tones will indicate the radio is on.2. Your microTALK®is now in Standby mode,ready to receive transmissions. The radio isalways in Standby mode except when theTALK or CALL buttons are pressed.Battery LowWhen battery power is low, the BATT LOWindicator will blink.Auto Battery SaveYour microTALK®radio has a unique circuitdesigned to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to BatterySave mode. This will not affect the unit’sability to receive incoming transmissions.Selecting a Channel1. With the radio on, select any of the 14 channels by pushing the CHANNEL SELECTbutton up or down (NOTE: Both radios mustbe tuned to the same channel to communicate.)Calling Another PersonTo alert another person that you are calling:1. Press and release the CALL button. The other person will hear a 2-second ringing tone. You cannot send or receivetransmissions during the 2-second call tone.V O L U M EU P / D O W Nb u t t o nC H A N N E LS E L E C Tb u t t o nLIGHT/MAX RANGE b u t t o nO N / O F FPOWER buttonCALL b u t t o n
O P E R AT I O N5ENGLISHMaximum Range ExtenderYou can temporarily turn off Auto Squelch,allowing all signals to be received andextending the maximum range of your radio:1. Press and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGEbutton for 5 seconds. You will hear 2 beepsindicating that Maximum Range Extender is on.2. To turn Maximum Range Extender off, pressand hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for 1 second, or change channels.microTALK®RangeYour microTALK®radio has a range of up to 2 miles (3 km). Your range will varydepending on terrain and conditions. In flat, open country your radio will operate at maximum range. Buildings and foliage in the path of the signalcan reduce the range. Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the signal.Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using Maximum Range Extender. Seeabove for details.LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY•CUSTOMER ASSISTA N C E6LIGHT/MAX RANGE buttonCustomer AssistanceAfter reading this owner’s manual, if you have any questionsabout installing or operating your microTALK®radio, or if youare missing any parts, please contact Cobra®first. Do notr e t u rn this product to the store. C o b r a®Electronics offers thefollowing 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 willensure 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.1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbonof 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 ofwhere 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 suchas United Parcel Service (UPS) or First Class Mail to avoidloss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra ElectronicsC 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 willeither be repaired or exchanged depending on the model.Please allow approximately 3-4 weeks before contactingus for status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter willautomatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, pleasecall 773-889-3087 for assistance.FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN U.S.A.Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra®FRSRadios, 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 copyof a sales receipt.You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges willbe at Cobra's expense, if the product is repaired or replacedunder warranty.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may alsohave other rights which vary from state to state.Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply 1) to any productdamaged by accident; 2) in the event of misuse or abuse of theproduct 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 merchantabilityand 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, withoutlimitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.Some states do not allow limitations on how long an impliedwarranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitationsmay not apply to you.
8ACCESSORIES • ORDER FORMA. FREQUENCIESCHANNEL ASSIGNMENTCH 1: 462.5625MHz CH 8: 467.5625MHz CH 2: 462.5875MHz CH 9: 467.5875MHz CH 3: 462.6125MHz CH 10: 467.6125MHz CH 4: 462.6375MHz CH 11: 467.6375MHz CH 5: 462.6625MHz CH 12: 467.6625MHz CH 6: 462.6875MHz CH 13: 467.6875MHz CH 7: 462.7125MHz CH 14: 467.7125MHz B. RECEIVER UNIT NOMINAL1. SENSITIVITY FOR 12 DB SINAD dBm -121FOR CALL SIG DETECTION dBm -1212. MAX. AUDIO OUTPUT @10% THD mW 2003. MAX. S/N RATIO @ 1mV RF INPUT dB 504. SQUELCH a) SENSITIVITY dB m -121b) ATTACK TIME mS 150c) CLOSING TIME mS 2005. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP.@ 300 HZ dB -3@ 2500 HZ dB -106. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW +/-KHZ 57. ADJACENT CH. REJECTION dB 608. INTERMODULATION REJECTION dB 659. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION dB 55C. TRANSMITTER UNIT NOMINAL1. POWER mW 5002. CARRIER FREQ. STABILITY +_H z 5003. MODULATION LIMITING KHz 2.54. CARRIER ATTACK TIME mS 305. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE@ 300 HZ dB -10@ 2500 HZ dB 46. AUDIO DISTORTION % 37. HUM NOISE dB 388. TRANSIENT FREQ. BEHAVIORa)TXON mS 30b) TXOFF mS 5D. POWER SUPPLY1. BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO) HR 242. BATTERY OPERATING RANGE V 4.0 - 6.0General Specifications7WARRANTY•CUSTOMER ASSISTA N C E • S P E C I F I C AT I O N SName _____________________________________________________________________Address (No P.O. Box) ___________________________________________________________City ____________________ State/Province ______________ Zip___________ Country _______Telephone (___) _________________________ Circle One: Visa MasterCard DiscoverCredit Card No. ___________________________________ Exp. Date _____________________Customer Signature_____________________________________________________________Replacement Belt ClipFA - B C 6NiMH RechargeableBattery PackFA-BPU.S. Subtotal(Tax if applicable) Shipping/handlingTotal Canada AmountG.S.T.7%*QST 7.5% Shipping/ handling Total *Quebec residents onlyOrdering from Canada(Call 514-683-1771 for pricing)Order by phone:Call 514-683-1771 (Press 1 from the main menu) 9 a.m. - 5p.m., M-F, EST.Order by e-mail:cobraextras@avs.caOrder by mail or fax:Pleasefill out order form below,and mail/fax directly to: AVS Technologies Inc.2100 Trans Canada Hwy. S.Montreal, Que. H9P 2N4Fax to: 514-683-5307Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery in Canada.Prices subject to change without notice.Item # US Cost Ea. Canada Cost Ea. Qty. Amount$5.50Ordering from U.S.Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visitwww.cobra.com For credit card orders fillout order form and fax to 773-622-2269Or call 773-889-3087(Press 1 from the mainmenu) 8:00 am-6:00 pm, M-F, CST.Make check or moneyorder payable to:Cobra Electronics Attn: Accessories Dept.6500 West Cortland St.Chicago, IL 60707Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery in U.S.Prices subject to changewithout notice.Tax Table Illinois residents add 8.75%Indiana residents add 5%Michigan residents add 6% Ohio residents add 6%Wisconsin residents add 5%$25.00 and under$ 2 5 . 01-$4 0 . 0 0$ 4 0 . 0 1-$ 8 0 . 0 0$ 8 0 . 0 1-$ 1 2 0 . 0 0$ 1 2 0 . 0 1-$ 1 6 0 . 0 0$160.01 and up$4.75$6.95$ 9 . 2 5$ 1 0 . 2 5$ 1 1 . 7 5$14.50Amount Shipping/Handling For AK, HI and PR please add an additional $15.00 for UPS shipments.To order online,please visit our website:www.cobra.comClick “shop Cobra®”2 Port Desktop NiMH ChargerFA - C FFOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CANADAYour 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 thisproduct within two years from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced. Please return the FRS radio to your dealer withoriginal or copy of dated proof of purchase.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 serialnumber cancels all obligations of this warr a n t y. This warr a n t ygives you specified legal rights. Additional warranty rights may be provided by law in some areas.Customer AssistanceAfter reading this owner’s manual, if you have any questionsabout installing or operating your microTALK®radio, or if youare missing any parts, please contact Cobra®first. Do notreturn this product to the store. Cobra®Electronics offers thefollowing 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.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 replacethe unit with an equivalent product. Please include the following information:Date of purchase:Model No.:Dealer Purchased from:Dealer address:Dealer phone No.:

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