Cobra Electronics FRS220B User Manual FRS 220 Owners Manual

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Th
obra Electronics Corporation
500 West Cortland Street
hicago, IL 60707
ww.cobraelectronics.com
You Think You Need Service
Operating Instructions for your
For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist
you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products.
(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.com
2 Way Radio
FRS 220
f 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 followg in order to have the product serviced and returned.
or Warranty Repair include some form of pr oof-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 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 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.
2000 Cobra Electronics Corp.
nted in Thailand
t No. 480-306-P-001
Nothing comes close to a Cobra™
Controls and Indicators
Our Thanks to You
Antenna
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra FRS 220
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
Key Lock
Down/Up Volume
Control
Speaker
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Microphone
Battery Compartment
Charge Pads
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Talk Button
Call Button
Channel Button
13
Mode Button
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10
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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
Cobra on the World Wide
Web: Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ) can be
found on-line at:
www.cobraelectronics.com
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How to Use Your Cobra
MicroTalk 2-Way Radio
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.....................................................6
Calling Another Party .............................................7
Talking To Another Party .......................................8
Roger Beep Confirmation Tone...........................9
Listening For Another Party .................................9
Lock Function............................................................10
microTALK Range.....................................................11
Making Life Easier And Safer...............................12
Holster/Belt Clip/Desk Stand...............................13
External Microphone/Speaker Jack...................14
Caring for Your microTALK......................................15
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.
Note
Whenever the unit is on
you can receive
communications.
Always use high quality
alkaline or NiMH batteries.
Incorrect positioning can
damage both the batteries
and the unit.
Only the Cobra NiMH battery (Part #FA-BP) pack
can be recharged.
Push and hold the
POWER button for
2 seconds. An audible “tone” will indicate the
unit is on,and display will illuminate for 10
seconds.
Illuminating
the Display
Illuminating the Display
See Accessories on page 19.
Charge ports for recharging
NiMH (Nickel Metal
Hydride) battery pack are
located on back of unit.
Note
When batteries are low or
need charging the
indicator will blink. Replace
alkaline batteries or
recharge NiMH battery
pack.
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 Main Channel (1-14)
Select Main
Channel
Turn on the microTALK 2-Way Radio.
Note
Units must be on same
channel and subchannel to
communicate.
Note
Channels 8-12 generally are
less used and give better
results for communications
in most areas.
Note
Push and hold the channel
button for fast channel
advance.
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 10.
Range is dependent on
battery condition and
geographic territory.
Select any of the 14 channels by moving the
channel button up or down.
Select CTCSS
Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)
Auto Monitor
Push and hold
LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button to allow all signals to enter.
Press the mode button. After a short delay, small Subchannel
numbers will flash next to the channel display
Note
LCD indicating the subchannel.
Selecting a CTCSS
subchannel 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
subchannel 1, you will hear
your friends but will not
hear anybody else on
channel 7,subchannels 2
through 38.
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.
Select subchannel number by moving the
channel button up or down.
When the desired code is displayed push the
mode button and release. An audible tone will
confirm your selection.
Operation
Battery Low
Note
When battery capacity is at
the 1/4 level it is
recommended that you
replace alkaline batteries or
recharge your NiMH (Nickel
Metal Hydride) battery pack.
Operation
Battery Low
Calling Another Party
When in normal use the icon may begin flashing.
This is a warning to you that the batteries are
getting low.
To alert another party that you wish to
communicate:
Replace alkaline batteries as soon as possible
and/or recharge NiMH battery pack.
Only the Cobra NiMH
battery (Part #FA-BP)
pack can be recharged.
Note
NiMH rechargeable battery
pack (Item #FA-BP) and
desktop charger (Item #FACR) are not included with this
unit. See Accessories Section
on page 19.
Auto Battery
Save
Note
The Auto Battery Save Circuit
does not affect the unit’s
ability to receive incoming
transmissions.
Turn on your microTALK 2-way radio. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on.
Auto Battery Save
Your FRS 220 has a unique circuit designed to
extend battery life. If there are no transmissions or
receptions within 10 seconds, the unit will
automatically switch to battery save mode and
will be shown in the display.
Select a channel
by pushing the
CHANNEL button
up or down.
Calling
Another
Party
Operation
Operation
Note
Your incoming “Call”signal
level is dependent on your
unit volume setting.
Roger Beep Confirmation Tone
Your listener will hear an
audible tone when you
release the TALK button.
Talking To
Another Party
Roger Beep
Confirmation
Tone
This alerts the other party
that you are finished talking
and it’s OK for them to begin
talking.
Push and release
CALL button. The unit you
are calling will hear a two second ringing tone.
Talking To Another Party
Listening For
Another Party
Listening For Another Party
Note
When finished talking:
While the TALK button
is depressed you cannot
receive incoming calls.
Note
Push and hold
TALK button.
While the TALK button
is depressed you cannot
receive incoming calls.
The TX indicator will
be displayed.
Hold mic about
2 inches from
mouth. Speak in a
normal voice.
4 Release
TALK
button and listen
for response.
Release TALK button to receive incoming
transmissions.
Your microTALK is always in listening mode
when the TALK button is not pressed.
Adjust volume by pushing
DOWN/UP buttons.
Operation
Operation
Lock Function
Lock Function
microTALK Range
Note
The purpose of the LOCK function is to lock most
buttons to avoid accidental operation.
To engage the LOCK function:
Your microTALK Radio has a range of up to 2 miles.
This effective range can be shortened under
some conditions.
Call button, Range
Extender button and Talk
button do not lock and are
fully operational while the
unit is locked.
microTALK
Range
Note
To achieve maximum
range the auto squelch
can be overridden. Refer to
Maximum Range Extender
section on page 4.
The unit cannot lock while
in function mode.
Push and hold Lock button until
flashes. Channel up/down, Mode and Power
buttons are now locked.
To “unlock”push and hold Lock
until disappears.
button
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.
3. Range will be
further reduced by
dense foliage and
hilly terrain.
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Making Life Easier and Safer
microTALK
2-Way Radio
Can Make
Life Easier
and Safer
Making 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.
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.
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6. Agree on a meeting
spot after an event.
Holster/Belt Clip/Desk Stand
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
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HolsterBelt Clip and
Desk Stand
External Microphone/
Speaker Jack
External
Microphone/
Speaker Jack
Caring for Your microTAL Radio
External Microphone/Speaker Jack
Caring for Your microTALK Radio
Your microTALK 2-Way Radio can be fitted with
an external microphone/speaker, (not included)
freeing your hands for other tasks.
The microTALK 2 Way Radio will give you years
of service if cared for properly.
To attach the external microphone/speaker:
Here are some suggestions:
Caring
for Your
microTALK
Radio
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.
Note
External microphone/
speaker is not included with
the unit. See Accessories on
page 19 for available units.
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Open Spkr/Mic tab on top of unit.
1. Handle unit gently.
2. Keep away
from dust.
Insert plug into the Mic/Spkr jack.
3. Never place the
unit in water or in
a moist place.
4. Avoid exposure
to extreme
temperatures.
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microTALK Specifications
Frequency
Ranges
microTALK Specifications
C.RECEIVER
I.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
A. FREQUENCIES
CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT
FRS
Channel
Channel
Frequency
in MHz
462.5625
462.5875
462.6125
462.6375
462.6625
462.6875
462.7125
FRS
Channel
10
11
12
13
14
Channel
Frequency
in MHz
467.5625
467.5875
467.6125
467.6375
467.6625
467.6875
467.7125
B. SUBCHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS
CTCSS
Channel
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
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CTCSS
Frequency
Channel
Frequency
67.0 Hz
71.9 Hz
74.4 Hz
77.0 Hz
79.7 Hz
82.5 Hz
85.4 Hz
88.5 Hz
91.5 Hz
94.8 Hz
97.4 Hz
100.0 Hz
103.5 Hz
107.2 Hz
110.9 Hz
114.8 Hz
118.8 Hz
123.0 Hz
127.3 Hz
131.8 Hz
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22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
136.5 Hz
141.3 Hz
146.2 Hz
151.4 Hz
156.7 Hz
162.2 Hz
167.9 Hz
173.8 Hz
179.9 Hz
186.2 Hz
192.8 Hz
203.5 Hz
210.7 Hz
218.1 Hz
225.7 Hz
233.6 Hz
241.8 Hz
250.3 Hz
UNIT
NOMINAL
1. SENSITIVITY
FOR 12dB SINAD
FOR CALL SIGNAL DETECTION
dBm
dBm
-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
dBm
mS
mS
-121
120
200
5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP.
@ 300 HZ
@ 2500 HZ
dB
dB
-15
-10
6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW
+/- KHZ
7. ADJACENT CH.REJECTION
dB
60
8. INTERMODULATION REJECTION
dB
65
9. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION
dB
65
UNIT
mW
NOMINAL
500
D. TRANSMITTER
1. EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER
2. CARRIER FREQ.STABILIT Y
Hz
+/-500
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
E. POWER SUPPLY
1. BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO)
HR
24
2. BATTERY
4.2-6.0
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Limited Two Year Warranty
Optional Accessories
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 da te 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, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase,
such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.
Cobra Electronics
Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707
Replacement Holster
FA-HR1
$4.95
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.
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 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 war ranty.
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 e xclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitations may not apply to you.
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Lapel Speaker/Microphone
Remote microphone/speaker
with Push-to-Talk switch.
MA-SM
$24.95
Vox/Headset Mic
VOX (Voice Operated
Transmitter) headset and
microphone allows
hands-free operation.
MA-VOX
$49.95
NiMH Rechargeable Battery
Pack
High performance Nickel
Metal Hydride battery pack for
multiple charging.
FA-BP
$29.95
Ear Bud Mic with PTT
Compact earbud and microphone with Push-to-Talk switch.
MA-EBM
$29.95
2 Port Desktop Charger
Charges two microTALK radios
or two NiMH battery packs.
FA-CR
$19.95
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.-8 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
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Accessory Order Form
Item #
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.
Description
Cost Ea.
Qty.
Amount
MA-EBM Ear Bud Mic with PTT
$29.95
MA-VOX Vox Headset Mic
$49.95
MA-SM Lapel Speaker/ Microphone
$24.95
FA-HR1 Replacement Holster
$4.95
FA-CR
Charger
$19.95
FA-BP
Battery
$29.95
Prices subject to change without notice. Subtotal
Tax Table
(Tax if applicable)
Illinois residents add 7%
Cook Co.residents add .75% (7.75% total)
Shipping/handling
Chicago residents add 1% (8.75% total)
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.
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 7 to 10 days for deliver y. Offer valid in Continental U.S.only.
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