Cobra Electronics FRS225A Face Held FRS Transceiver User Manual
Cobra Electronics Corporation Face Held FRS Transceiver
User Manual
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FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 1 How to Use Your Cobra MicroTalk 2-Way Radio Contents Features ..........................................................................1 Family Radio Service ................................................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 Select CTCSS Subcode............................................5 Calling Another Party .............................................6 Talking To Another Party .......................................6 Roger Beep Confirmation Tone...........................7 Listening For Another Party .................................7 Lock Function............................................................8 microTALK Range.....................................................9 Making Life Easier And Safer...............................10 microTALKSNAP Removable Front....................11 External Microphone/Speaker Jack...................12 Caring for Your microTALK ....................................14 Frequency Ranges .....................................................16 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 radio with up to a 2 mile range • 14 channels • 38 Subcodes • Backlit LCD • Roger beep confirmation tone • Call feature • SuperFlex™ antenna • Water Resistant • Speaker/Microphone jacks • Belt clip • Wrist strap • Lock Function FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 2 Operation Install Batteries Battery Installation Note Batteries are not included with microTALK 2-way radio. Always use 3 high quality AA alkaline batteries or optional battery pack (sold separately). Only the Cobra NiMH battery (Part #FA-AA) pack can be recharged. Note When batteries are low the indicator willblink. Note Visit Cobra Electronics (www.cobraelectronics.com) for information about optional battery pack and desktop charger accessories. Pull lock tab down to remove battery cover. Insert three “AA” batteries. Position batteries according to polarity markings. FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 3 Operation Turning On Your microTALK Turning On Your microTALK Note Whenever the unit is on you can receive communications. Turn the On/Off/Volume switch. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on. Illuminating the Display Illuminating the Display Push and release LIGHT/MAX RANGE button to illuminate display for ten seconds. FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 4 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 Maximum Range Extender Auto Squelch can be temporarily removed to allow all signals to enter (Maximum Range Extender). Note To learn more about the range of your microTALK, see page 9. Range is dependent on battery condition and geographic terrain. Push and hold 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. Two beeps confirm Auto Monitor is on. To return to normal operation,momentarily press the Maximum Range Extender button again or change channels. FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 5 Operation Select Main Channel (1-14) Select Channel Turn on the microTALK 2-Way Radio. Note Units must be on same channel and subcode 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. Select any of the 14 channels by pushing the channel up or down buttons. Select CTCSS Select CTCSS Subcode (00-38) Press the mode button. After a short delay, small Subcode numbers will flash next to the channel display Note LCD indicating the subchannel. Selecting a CTCSS subcode 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 subcode 1, you will hear your friends but will not hear anybody else on channel 7,subcodes 2 through 38. Select subcode 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. FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 6 Operation Calling Another Party Calling Another Party To alert another par ty that you wish to communicate: Note Both units must be ON and tuned to the same channel. Your incoming “Call”signal volume is dependent on the unit volume setting. 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 Note While the TALK button is depressed you cannot receive incoming calls. Push and hold TALK button. Hold mic about 2 inches from mouth.Speak in a normal voice. The TX/RX indicator will be displayed. Release TALK button and listen for response. FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 7 Operation Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the TALK button. 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: 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. LK en for Adjust volume by turning the On/Off Volume Switch FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 8 Operation Lock Function Lock Function The purpose of the LOCK function is to lock most buttons to avoid accidental operation. To engage the LOCK function: Note Call button, Range Extender button and Talk button do not lock and are fully operational while the unit is locked. The unit cannot lock while in function mode. Push and hold Lock button until flashes. Channel up/down and Mode buttons are now locked. An audible tone will also confirm lock function. To “unlock” push and hold Lock until disappears. button FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 9 Operation microTALK Range microTALK Range Your microTALK Radio has a range of up to 2 miles. This effective range can be shor tened under some conditions. Note To achieve maximum range the auto squelch can be overridden. Refer to Maximum Range Extender section on page 4. 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. FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 10 Making Life Easier and Safer microTALK 2-Way Radios Can Make Life Easier and Safer microTALK 2-Way Radios 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: 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 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM 5. Checking on traveling companions in another car. Page 11 6. Agree on a meeting spot after an event. microTALK SNAP Removable Front microTALK SNAP Removable Front Your microTALK Radio comes with the new microTALK SNAP removeable front. TO REMOVE: Use the slight indentation between the SNAP front and bottom front of the unit to lift it off. TO ATTACH: First engage the tabs into the top of the unit. Next snap in the middle tabs. Finally snap in the bottom tab. 11 Also included is a convenient Belt Clip-Desk Stand, that can be either attached to your belt or placed on a desk using the built-in feet in the base. FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 12 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 page 19 for optional accessories. 12 Open Spkr/Mic tab on top of unit. FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 13 External Microphone/ Speaker Jack Insert plug into the Spkr/Mic jack. 13 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 14 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. FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 15 3. Never place the unit in water or in a moist place. 4. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures. 15 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 16 microTALK Specifications 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 NOMINAL 1. SENSITIVITY FOR 12 DB SINAD FOR CALL SIG.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 dB m mS mS -121 150 200 5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP. @ 300 HZ @ 2500 HZ dB dB -3 -10 6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW +/-KHZ 5 7. ADJACENT CH.REJECTION dB 55 8. INTERMODULATION REJECTION dB 55 9. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION dB 65 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 17 microTALK Specifications C.TRANSMITTER 2. CARRIER FREQ.STABILIT Y UNIT mW +_ Hz 500 3. MODULATION LIMITING KHz 2.5 1. EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER NOMINAL 500 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 OPERATING RANGE 3.2 - 4.5 D. POWER SUPPLY 17 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 18 Limited Two Year Warranty 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 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 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. 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 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 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 e xclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. 18 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 19 Optional Accessories Vox Headset Mic VOX (Voice Operated Transmitter) headset and microphone allows hands-free operation. MA-VOX $49.95 Ear Bud Mic with PTT Compact earbud and microphone with Push-to-Talk switch. MA-EBM $29.95 NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack High performance Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack for multiple charging. FA-AA $19.95 2 Port Desktop Charger Charges two NiMH battery packs (FA-AA) or two FRS 225 radios. Replacement Belt Clip (Note:appearance may vary) FA-CS $19.95 FA-BC2 $4.95 Lapel Speaker/Microphone Remote microphone/speaker with Push-to-Talk switch. MA-SM $24.95 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.-6 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 19 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 20 Accessory Order Form 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. Item # Description Cost Ea. MA-VOX MA-EBM MA-SM FA-AA FA-CS FA-BC2 Vox Headset Mic Ear Bud Mic with PTT Lapel Speaker/ Microphone NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack 2 Port Desktop Charger Replacement Belt Clip $49.95 $29.95 $24.95 $19.95 $19.95 $4.95 Prices subject to change without notice. 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 - 6:00 pm,M-F,CST. Qty. Amount 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 2-3 weeks for delivery. Offer valid in Continental U.S.only. 20 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 21 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 If You Think You Need Service 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 - 6:00 pm,Monday through Friday, CST. Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at www.cobraelectronics.com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobraelectronics.com If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087 “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. 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 pr event 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 Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,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 to 4 weeks before contacting us for status. If the unit is out of war ranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 1.773.889.3087 for assistance. Cobra Electronics Corp.© 2000 Printed in China. Part No. 480-004-P FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 22 Operating Instructions for your 2-Way Radio FRS 225 Nothing comes close to a Cobra™ FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 23 Family Radio Service Family Radio Service Ever wish you could talk to someone who wasn’t within earshot? Like contacting ski partners back at the lodge? Or letting a friend know how to find you in a busy mall? Cobra’s microTALK FRS 225 is a great way for friends or family to have fun and be safe by staying in touch while on the go. The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has created 14 license free frequency bands, or channels, called Family Radio Service (FRS) frequencies. These channels are in the UHF (Ultra High Frequency) band which means great penetration through buildings, thick forests, hills, and other dense structures. They are also FM (Frequency Modulation) signals which means crystal clear reception even in crowded, noisy environments. 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. Included with your microTALK 1. Belt Clip 2. Wrist Strap 3. Two microTALK SNAP™ removable fronts A1 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 24 Controls and Indicators 1. Antenna 2. Microphone/Speaker Jack 3. On/Off Volume Switch 4.L LCD Display Panel 5.? Light/Max Range Button 6. Channel Select Button 7. Speaker 8. Battery Compartment 9. Talk Button 10. Call Button 11. microTALK SNAP Removeable Front 12. Lock Button 13. Mode Button 14. Charge Pads 12 13 6 10 11 14 A2 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 25 Our Thanks to You Thank you for purchasing the Cobra FRS 225 2-Way Radio. Your microTALK radio comes with the new microTALK SNAP removable front, which allows you to customize the appearance of your radio! Several color choices are included with your purchase. For instructions on removing the microTALKSNAP front, see page 11. For additional color choices available as accessories (sold separately), please see the brochure and order form included. Customer Support Properly used, this Cobra product will give you years of reliable service. 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. Warning Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter.When the PTT button is pushed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty fac tor not to exceed 50%.In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices. Important: To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines hold the transmitter at least 2 inches (5 cm) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away. If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset accessory, use only the supplied belt clip for this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 2 inches (5 cm) from your body when transmitting. If the distance between that antenna and the body is LESS THAN 2.0”(5 cm).DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE IN THE BODY WORN CONFIGURATION. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. Cobra Customer Service Live operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 6:00 pm CST at: 773.889.3087 Automated Technical Assistance available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.E-mail questions to: productinfo@ cobraelectronics.com Cobra on the World Wide Web: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found on-line at: www.cobraelectronics.com A3 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 26 The Cobra line of quality products also includes: • CB Radios • MicroTalk™ Radios • Radar Detectors • Accessories • SafetyAlert™ Traffic Warning Systems Nothing comes close to a Cobra™
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