Cobra Electronics FRS110B User Manual
Cobra Electronics Corporation Users Manual
Users Manual
Th obra Electronics Corporation 500 West Cortland Street hicago, IL 60707 You Think You Need Service Operating Instructions for your For t echnical assistance,please call our A utomated Help Desk which can assist you by answ ering the most fr equently asked questions about C obra products . (773) 889-3087 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. AConsumerServiceRepresentativ e can be reached thr ough this same number 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Monday through F riday, CST. echnicalassistanc e is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) section at www.cobraelec.com or by e-mail t o productinfo@cobraelec.com 2 Way Radio FRS 110 f you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087 your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your nit in. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.” u may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the followg in order to have the product serviced and returned. or Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned. end the entire product. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit.Include a typed or clearly print name and address of where the unit is to be returned. ack unit securely to pr event damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material. hip prepaid and insured by way of a traceable car rier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First lass Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,6500 W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707. f the unit is in war ranty, 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 warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the epair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 1.773.889.3087 for assistance. bra Electronics Corp.© 2000 nted in China t No. 480-115-P-001 Nothing comes close to a Cobra™ Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You Antenna Thank you for purchasing the Cobra FRS 110 2-way Radio. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. Microphone/Speaker Jack On/Off Power Button Customer Support LCD Display Panel Should you encounter any problems with the product or not understand its many features, please refer to this owner’s manual. If, after referring to the manual, you still need help, call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087. Light/Max Range Button Down/Up Volume Control Speaker Battery Compartment Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 8:00 pm CST at: 773.889.3087 Automated Technical Assistance available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.E-mail questions to: productinfo@cobraelec.com Talk Button Call Button Channel Select Button This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 11 10 10 A2 11 Cobra on the World Wide Web: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found on-line at: www.cobraelec.com (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. A3 Contents Features...........................................................................1 The FRS Story ................................................................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 Auto Battery Save.....................................................5 Calling Another Party .............................................6 Talking To Another Party .......................................7 Talk Confirmation Tone..........................................8 Listening For Another Party .................................8 microTALK Range.....................................................9 Making Life Easier And Safer...............................10 External Microphone/Speaker Jack...................12 Frequency Ranges ......................................................13 Caring for Your microTALK......................................14 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 static-free radio with up to a 2 mile range • 14 channels • SuperFlex™ antenna • Holster belt clip • Roger beep confirmation tone • Backlit LCD • Speaker/Microphone jacks Operation Operation Install Batteries Battery Installation Turning On Your microTALK Turning On Your microTALK Note Batteries not included with microTALK 2-way radio. Always use high quality alkaline batteries. Note Whenever the unit is on you can receive communications. Note Push and release the POWER button. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on. When batteries are low the indicator willblink. Illuminating the Display Illuminating the Display Pull lock tab down to remove battery cover. Insert four “AAA” batteries. Position batteries according to polarity markings. Push and release LIGHT/MAX RANGE button to illuminate display for ten seconds. Operation Operation Auto Squelch 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 Select Channel Turn on the microTALK 2-Way Radio. Select any of the 14 channels by moving the channel button up or down. Select Channel Maximum Range Extender Auto squelch can be temporarily removed to allow all signals to enter (Maximum Range Ex tender). Note To learn more about the range of your microTALK, see page 9. Range is dependent on battery condition and geographic territory. Push and release LIGHT/MAX RANGE button to allow all signals to enter. Auto Monitor 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. To return to normal operation,momentarily press the Maximum Range Extender button again or change channels. Auto Battery Save Auto Battery Save Your FRS 110 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 will be shown in the display. Note The Auto Battery Save Circuit does not effect the unit’s ability to receive incoming transmissions. Operation Operation Calling Another Party Calling Another Party Note Your incoming “Call”signal level is dependent on your unit volume setting. To alert another par ty that you wish to communicate: Push and release CALL button. The unit you are calling will hear a two second ringing tone. Talking To Another Party Talking To Another Party Turn on your microTALK 2-way radio. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on. Select a channel by pushing the CHANNEL button up or down. Note While the TALK button is depressed you cannot receive incoming calls. Push and hold TALK button. The TX/RX indicator will be displayed. Hold mic about 2 inches from mouth. Speak in a normal voice. Release TALK button and listen for response. Operation Operation Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the TALK button. microTALK Range microTALK Range Your microTALK Radio has a range of up to 2 miles. This effective range can be shortened under some conditions. Note To achieve maximum range the auto squelch can be overridden. Refer to Maximum Range Extender section on page 4. This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it’s OK for them to begin talking. Listening For Another Party Listening For Another Party When finished talking: 1. Under flat, open conditions you will experience the microTALK’s maximum range. 2. Range can be reduced by buildings and foliage in the path of the signal. Note While the TALK button is depressed you cannot receive incoming calls. Release TALK button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK is always in listening mode when the TALK button is not pressed. 3. Range will be further reduced by dense foliage and hilly terrain. Adjust volume by pushing DOWN/UP buttons. Making Life Easier and Safer microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make Life Easier and Safer microTALK 2-Way Radio 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: 5. Checking on traveling companions in another car. 6. Agree on a meeting spot after an event. Holster/Belt Clip/Desk Stand 1. Talking with fellow hikers. 2. Keeping track of the kids in a shopping mall. 3. Communicating between basement and first, second or third floor. 4. Talking to a neighbor or a friend. 10 Your microTALK Radio comes with a custom molded plastic holster. Its unique dual-function design enables it to act as a handy desktop storage unit, as well as easily attaching to your belt for maximum convenience and portability. 1. Desk Stand 2. Belt Clip 11 HolsterBelt Clip and Desk Stand External Microphone/ Speaker Jack External 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 Accessories on page 19 for available units. 12 Open Spkr/Mic tab on top of unit. Insert plug into the Spkr/Mic jack. 13 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 radio’s internal components can cause malfunction and will invalidate the warranty. If your radio is not performing as it should, please call Cobra at 773.889.3087. Do not return the unit to the retailer. 1. Handle unit gently. 14 2. Keep away from dust. 3. Never place the unit in water or in a moist place. 4. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures. 15 microTALK Specifications microTALK Specifications C.TRANSMITTER 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 CH 8: CH 9: CH 10: CH 11: CH 12: CH 13: CH 14: 467.5625MHz 467.5875MHz 467.6125MHz 467.6375MHz 467.6625MHz 467.6875MHz 467.7125MHz B. RECEIVER 16 UNIT mW NOMINAL 500 2. CARRIER FREQ.STABILIT Y Hz 200 3. MODULATION LIMITING KHz 2.5 4. CARRIER ATTACK TIME mS 30 5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE @ 300 HZ @ 2500 HZ dB dB -10 6. AUDIO DISTORTION 7. HUM NOISE dB 38 8. TRANSIENT FREQ.BEHAVIOR a) TX ON b) TX OFF mS mS 30 1. BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO) HR 24 2. BATTERY 4.2 - 6.0 1. EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER UNIT NOMINAL 1. SENSITIVITY FOR 12 DB SINAD FOR CALL SIG.DETECTION uV uV -119 -121 2. MAX. AUDIO OUTPUT @10% THD mW 150 3. MAX.S/N RATIO @ 1mV RF INPUT dB 45 4. SQUELCH a) SENSITIVITY b) ATTACK TIME c) CLOSING TIME uV mS mS -121 120 200 5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP. @ 300 HZ @ 2500 HZ dB dB -15 -10 6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW +/-KHZ 5 7. ADJACENT CH.REJECTION dB 60 8. INTERMODULATION REJECTION dB 65 9. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION dB 65 D. POWER SUPPLY 17 Accessory Order Form Item # Description MA-EBM Ear Bud Mic with PTT MA-VOX Vox Headset Mic MA-SM Lapel Speaker/ Microphone FA-HR1 Replacement Holster Prices subject to change without notice. Shipping & Handling Amount of Order Shipping/ Handling $25.00 and under $25.01 - $40.00 $40.01 - $80.00 $80.01 - $120.00 $120.01 - $160.00 $160.01 and up $4.75 $6.95 $9.25 $10.25 $11.75 $14.50 For AK,HI and PR please add an additional $15.00 for UPS shipments. 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% 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 - 8:00 pm,M-F,CST. Cost Ea. Qty. Amount $29.95 $49.95 $24.95 $4.95 Subtotal (Tax if applicable) Shipping/handling Total Make check or money order (no stamps) payable to: Cobra Electronics Attn: Accessories Dept. 6500 West Cortland St.Chicago,IL 60707 Please print clearly Name Address (No P.O. Box) City State Zip Telephone ( Credit Card No. Exp. Date Customer Signature Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. Offer valid in Continental U.S.only. 20
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