Cobra Electronics FRS220B User Manual FRS 220 Owners Manual

Cobra Electronics Corporation FRS 220 Owners Manual

Users Manual

Th2Way RadioO pe rating Instru ctions for your Nothing comes close to a Co b ra ™obra Electronics Corporation500 West Cortland Streethicago, IL 60707ww.cobraelectronics.com2000 Cobra Electronics Corp.nted in Thailandt No. 480-306-P-001For te c h n i cal assistance,please call our Au to m a ted Help Desk which can assist you by answe ring 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 - 8:00 pm,Monday through Friday, CST.echnical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)section at www.cobraelec.com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobraelec.comf you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087 your product should require factory service please c all Cobra first before sending y our 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 follow-g in order to have the product serviced and returned.or Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase,such as a mechanical reproductionor 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 nameand address of where the unit is to be returned.ack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible,use the original packing material.hip prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or Firstlass Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service,Cobra Electronics Corporation,6500W.Cortland St., Chicago,IL 60707.f the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchangeddepending 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 forassistance.You Think You Need ServiceFRS 2201
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra FRS 220 2-way Radio. Properly used, this Cobra productwill give you many years of reliable service.Customer SupportShould 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.Our Thanks to YouA3Cobra Customer ServiceLive operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 8:00 pm CSTat: 773.889.3087 Automated TechnicalAssistance available 24hours a day, seven days aweek.E-mail questions to:p rod u ct i n fo @ co b ra e l e c. co mCo b ra on the Wo rld Wi d eWe b : Frequently AskedQuestions (FAQ) can befound on-line at:www.cobraelectronics.comControls and IndicatorsA2671 2 1 41 3351284AntennaMicrophone/Speaker JackOn/Off Power ButtonLCD Display PanelLight/Max Range ButtonKey LockDown/Up Volume ControlSpeakerMicrophoneBattery CompartmentCharge PadsTalk ButtonCall ButtonChannel ButtonMode Button121 0 1 11 51 41 51 21 3This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCrules.Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,and(2) this device must accept any interferencereceived,including interference that maycause undesired operation.9
How to Use Your Cobra M i c ro Ta l k 2 - Way Radio1Features of This Product• Two-way static-freeradio with up to a 2 mile range• 14 channels• SuperFlex™ antenna• Holster belt clip• Roger beep confirmationtone• Backlit LCD • Speaker/MicrophonejacksContentsFeatures...........................................................................1The FRS Story................................................................A1FCC WarningsIncluded AccessoriesControls & Indicators.................................................A2Our Thanks to You.......................................................A3Customer Support...................................................A3Operating your microTALK Battery Installation...................................................2Turning On..................................................................3Illuminating the Display ........................................3Auto Squelch.............................................................4Maximum Range Extender/Auto Monitor......4Select Channel..........................................................5Auto Battery Save.....................................................6Calling Another Party.............................................7Talking To Another Party.......................................8Roger Beep Confirmation Tone...........................9Listening For Another Party.................................9Lock Function............................................................10microTALK Range.....................................................11Making Life Easier And Safer...............................12Holster/Belt Clip/Desk Stand...............................13External Microphone/Speaker Jack...................14Caring for Your microTALK......................................15microTALK Specifications........................................16Limited Two Year Warranty.....................................18Optional Accessories.................................................19Order Form.....................................................................20If You Think You Need Service...............Back Cover
Pull lock tab downto remove batterycover.Insert four “AAA”batteries.Positionbatteries accordingto po l a ri ty marki n g s.Operation3Operation2NoteBatteries not included withmicroTALK 2-way radio.Always use high qualityalkaline or NiMH batteries.Incorrect positioning candamage both the batteriesand the unit.Only the Cobra NiMH bat-tery (Part #FA-BP) packcan be recharged.See Accessories on page 19.Charge ports for rechargingNiMH (Nickel MetalHydride) battery pack arelocated on back of unit.NoteWhen batteries are low orneed charging the indicator will blink.Replacealkaline batteries orrecharge NiMH batterypack.Install BatteriesBatteryInstallation1 2Turning On Your microTALKNoteWhenever the unit is on you can receivecommunications.Turning On YourmicroTALKIlluminating the DisplayIlluminatingthe Display11Push and hold the POWER button for2 seconds.An audible “tone”will indicate theunit is on,and display will illuminate for 10seconds.Push and release LIGHT/MAX RANGEbutton to illuminate display for ten seconds.
Select any of the 14 channels by moving thechannel button up or down.Select Main Channel (1-14)Turn on the microTALK 2-Way Radio.Operation5NoteSelecting a CTCSS subchannel will allow youto only hear conversationson that selection. For example, you may be witha group of friends.If all ofyou select channel 7 andsubchannel 1, you will hearyour friends but will nothear anybody else on channel 7,subchannels 2through 38.Select MainChannelOperation4NoteTo learn more about therange of your microTALK,see page 10.Range is dependent on battery condition and geographic territory.Auto SquelchMaximumRangeExtender21Maximum Range ExtenderAuto squelch can be temporarily removed to allowall signals to enter (Maximum Range Extender).Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)Press the mode butto n .After a short delay,s m a l ln u m bers will flash next to the channel displayLCD indicating the subc h a n n e l .Select CTCSSSubchannelAuto SquelchYour microTALK is equipped with Auto Squelch,which automatically shuts off weak transmissionsand unwanted noise due to terrain conditions orif you have reached your range limit.1Push and hold LIGHT/MAX RANGE button to allow all signals to enter.Auto MonitorAuto MonitorWhen the signal you want to hear is consistentlyweak,you may place the radio in Maximum Rangemode without having to constantly hold the button:Press and hold the Maximum RangeExtender button for five seconds.To return tonormal operation,momentarily press theMaximum Range Extender button again orchange channels.1Select subchannel number by moving thechannel button up or down.When the desired code is displayed push themode button and release.An audible tone willconfirm your selection.23NoteUnits must be on samechannel and subchannel tocommunicate.NoteChannels 8-12 generally areless used and give betterresults for communicationsin most areas.NotePush and hold the channelbutton for fast channeladvance.
Operation6Operation7Calling Another PartyTo alert another party that you wish tocommunicate:Turn on your microTALK 2-way radio. An audi-ble “tone”will indicate the unit is on.Selecta channel by p u s h i n g t h eCHANNEL butto nup or down.CallingAnother Party12B a t t e r y LowNo teWhen batte ry ca p a c i ty is atthe 1/4 level it isre commended that yo ure p l a ce alkaline batte ries orre c h a rge your NiMH (Nicke lMetal Hyd ride) batte ry pack.Only the Cobra NiMHbattery (Part #FA-BP) pack can be recharged.No teNiMH re c h a rgeable batte rypack (Item #FA-BP) and d e s k top charger (Item #FA-CR) are not included with thisu n i t.See Ac ce s s o r ies Se ct i o non page 19.Battery LowWhen in normal use the icon may begin flashing.This is a warning to you that the batteries aregetting low.Replace alkaline batteries as soon as possibleand/or recharge NiMH battery pack.Auto Battery SaveYour FRS 220 has a unique circuit designed toextend battery life.If there are no transmissions orreceptions within 10 seconds,the unit will automatically switch to battery save mode and will be shown in the display.Auto BatteryS a v eNo teThe Au to Ba t te ry Save Ci rc u i td oes not affe c t the unit’s a b i l i ty to re ce i ve inco m i n gt ra n s m i s s i o n s.
Operation9Operation8Roger BeepConfirmationToneListening For Another PartyWhen finished talking:Listening ForAnother PartyRelease TALK button to receive incoming transmissions.Your microTALK is always in listening modewhen the TALK button is not pressed.Adjust volume by pushingDOWN/UP buttons.1NoteWhile the TALK button is depressed you cannot receive incoming calls.Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the TALK button.This alerts the other partyt h at you are finished talki n gand it’s OK for them to be g i nt a l ki n g.Roger Beep Confirmation Tone2No teYour incoming “Ca l l ”s i g n a ll evel is dependent on yo u runit volume setting.Talking ToAnother PartyPush and release CALL button.The unit youare calling will hear a two second ringing tone.3Talking To Another PartyPush and hold TALK button.1The TX indicator willbe displayed.2Hold mic about 2 inches frommouth.Speak in anormal voice.3Release TALK button and listenfor response.4NoteWhile the TALK button is depressed you cannot receive incoming calls.
Operation11NoteCall button, Range Extender button and Talkbutton do not lock and arefully operational while theunit is locked.The unit cannot lock whilein function mode.Lock FunctionThe purpose of the LOCK function is to lock mostbuttons to avoid accidental operation.To engage the LOCK function:Lock FunctionOperation10microTALK RangeYour micro TALK Radio has a range of up to 2 miles.This effective range can be shortened under some conditions. NoteTo achieve maximum range the auto squelch can be overridden.Refer toMaximum Range Extendersection on page 4.microTALKRange1. Under flat,openconditions you will experiencethe microTALK’smaximum range.2. Range can bereduced bybuildings andfoliage in the path of the signal.3. Range will befurther reduced bydense foliage andhilly terrain.Push and hold Lock button untilflashes. Channel up/down,Mode and Powerbuttons are now locked.To“unlock”push and hold Lock button until disappears.12
Making Life Easier and Safer5. Checking on travel-ing companions inanother car.6. Agree on a meetingspot after an event.Holster/Belt Clip/Desk StandYour micro TALK Radio comes with a custom molded plastic holste r.Its unique dual-funct i o ndesign enables it to act as a handy desktop sto ra g eu n i t,as well as easily attaching to your belt for maximum co nve n i e n ce and po rt a b i l i ty.Holster-Belt Clip andDesk Stand1.Desk Stand 2.Belt ClipMaking Life Easier and SafermicroTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make LifeEasier and SaferAs you be come familiar with your micro TALK Ra d i oyou will find many of your own uses for the unit.Some suggestions include:microTALK 2-Way RadioCan Make Life Easierand Safer1. Talking with fellowhikers. 2. Keeping track of the kids in a shopping mall.3. Communicatingbetween basementand first,second orthird floor.4. Talking to a neighbor or afriend.12 13
15Caring for Your microTAL RadioCaring for Your microTALK RadioThe microTALK 2 Way Radio will give you years of service if cared for properly.Here are some suggestions:Caring for YourmicroTALKRadioNoteModifying or tampering with the radio’s internal components can cause malfunction and will invalidate the warranty.If your radio is not perform-ing as it should,please callCobra at 773.889.3087.Do not return the unit tothe retailer.1. Handle unit gently. 2. Keep awayfrom dust.3. Never place the unit in water or in a moist place.4. Avoid exposureto extreme temperatures.14NoteExternal microphone/speaker is not included withthe unit. See Accessories onpage 19 for available units.External Microphone/Speaker JackYour 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:ExternalMicrophone/Speaker JackOpen Spkr/Mic tab on top of unit.1Insert plug into the Mic/Spkr jack.2E x t e rnal Microphone/ Speaker Jack
C.RECEIVER UNIT NOMINAL1. SENSITIVITYFOR 12dB SINAD dBm -119FOR CALL SIGNAL DETECTION dBm -1212.MAX.AUDIO OUTPUT @ 10% THD mW 1503. MAX S/N RATIO @ 1mV RF INPUT dB 454. SQUELCHa) SENSITIVITY dBm -121b) ATTACK TIME mS 120c) CLOSING TIME mS 2005. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP.@ 300 HZ dB -15@ 2500 HZ dB -106. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW +/- KHZ 57. ADJACENT CH.REJECTION dB 608. INTERMODULATION REJECTION dB 659. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION dB 65D.TRANSMITTER UNIT NOMINAL1. EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER mW 5002. CARRIER FREQ.STABILIT Y Hz +/-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) TX ON mS 30b) TX OFF mS 5E. POWER SUPPLY1. BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO) HR 242. BATTERY V 4.2-6.0microTALK Specifications17microTALK Specifications16I.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSA. FREQUENCIESCHANNEL ASSIGNMENTChannel ChannelFRS Frequency FRS FrequencyChannel in MHz Channel in MHz1 462.5625 8 467.56252 462.5875 9 467.58753 462.6125 10 467.61254 462.6375 11 467.63755 462.6625 12 467.66256 462.6875 13 467.68757 462.7125 14 467.7125B.SUBCHANNEL ASSIGNMENTSCTCSS CTCSSChannel Frequency Channel Frequency01 67.0 Hz 21 136.5 Hz02 71.9 Hz 22 141.3 Hz03 74.4 Hz 23 146.2 Hz04 77.0 Hz 24 151.4 Hz05 79.7 Hz 25 156.7 Hz06 82.5 Hz 26 162.2 Hz07 85.4 Hz 27 167.9 Hz08 88.5 Hz 28 173.8 Hz09 91.5 Hz 29 179.9 Hz10 94.8 Hz 30 186.2 Hz11 97.4 Hz 31 192.8 Hz12 100.0 Hz 32 203.5 Hz13 103.5 Hz 33 210.7 Hz14 107.2 Hz 34 218.1 Hz15 110.9 Hz 35 225.7 Hz16 114.8 Hz 36 233.6 Hz17 118.8 Hz 37 241.8 Hz18 123.0 Hz 38 250.3 Hz19 127.3 Hz20 131.8 HzFrequencyRanges
Optional AccessoriesYou Can Find These Fine Accessories AtYour Local Cobra DealerIf you wish, you can order directly from Cobra.Order by phoneCall 1.773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F CST.)Order by mail or faxPlease fill out order form on next page,and mail/fax directly to Cobra.Order over the Webwww.cobraelectronics.comEar Bud Mic with PTTCo m p a c t earbud and micro-phone with Pu s h - to - Talk switc h .M A -EBM $29.95 Lapel Speaker/MicrophoneRemote microphone/speakerwith Push-to-Talk switch.M A- S M $ 2 4 . 9 5Replacement HolsterFA-HR1 $4.952 Port Desktop ChargerCharges two microTALK radiosor two NiMH battery packs.FA- C R $ 1 9 . 9 5NiMH Rechargeable BatteryPackHigh performance NickelMetal Hydride battery pack formultiple charging.FA-BP $ 2 9 . 9 5Vox/Headset MicVOX (Voice OperatedTransmitter) headset andmicrophone allowshands-free operation.MA-VOX $49.95Limited Two Year Warranty18COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that itsCOBRA FRS Radios, and the component parts thereof,willbe free of defects in workmanship and materials for periodof 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 upondelivery 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 shipthe product for warranty service,but the return chargeswill be at Cobra's expense,if the product is repaired orreplaced under warranty.Exclusions:This limited warranty does not apply; 1) to anyproduct damaged by accident;2) in the event of misuse orabuse 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 residesoutside 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,consequen-tial or other damages;including, without limitation,damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installat i o n .Some states do not allow limitations on how long animplied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusionor limitation of incidental or consequential damages,sothe above limitations may not apply to you.Cobra ElectronicsCorporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, Illinois 6070719
Accessory Order Form20Subtotal(Tax if applicable) Shipping/handlingTotalTax TableIllinois 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%Prices subject to change without notice.M A - E B M Ear Bud Mic with PTT $ 2 9 . 9 5M A - VOX Vox Headset Mi c $ 4 9 . 9 5MA-SM Lapel Speaker/ Microphone $24.95FA - H R 1 Replacement Holster $ 4 . 9 5FA - C R Ch a rg e r $ 1 9 . 9 5FA - B P Bat te ry$ 2 9 . 9 5Item # Description Cost Ea. Qty. AmountPlease print clearlyNameAddress (No P.O.Box)City StateZipTelephone ( )Credit Card No. Exp.DateCustomer SignatureCircle One: Visa MasterCard DiscoverAllow 7 to 10 days for delivery.Offer valid in Continental U.S.only.For credit card orders fill out orderform and fax to:1.773.622.2269or call 1.773.889.3087(Press 1 from the main menu)8:00 am - 8:00 pm,M-F,CST.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$25.00 and under $4.75$25.01 - $40.00 $6.95$40.01 - $80.00 $9.25$80.01 - $120.00 $10.25$120.01 - $160.00 $11.75$160.01 and up $14.50Amount Shipping/of Order HandlingShipping & HandlingFor AK,HI and PR pleaseadd an additional $15.00for UPS shipments.

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