Cobra Electronics FRS305 Family Radio User Manual User Instructions
Cobra Electronics Corporation Family Radio User Instructions
User Instructions
How to Use Your Cobra
M i c ro Ta l k 2 - Way Radio
1
Features of This Product
• UHF FM Frequencies
• No License Required
• No Air Time Fees
• Up to 2 mile range
• 14 Main Channels
• 38 CTCSS Subchannels
• LCD Function Display
• Talk Confirmation To n e
• Ca l l / Ring Bu t to n
• Recharging Pads
• Retractable Antenna
• Auto Battery Saver Circuity
• Auto Squelch
• 10 Memory Locations
• Full Channel/CTCSS Scan
• Lock Key
• Ring/Vibrate Notification
• Belt Clip
• Water Resistant
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
LCD Display ..........................................................................4
Turning On............................................................................4
Auto Battery Power Saver...............................................5
Select Main Channel (1-14)............................................5
Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)................................7
Battery Low ..........................................................................8
Calling Another Party .......................................................9
Talking To Another Party.................................................10
Talk Confirmation Tone....................................................12
Listening For Another Party...........................................12
Auto Squelch........................................................................13
Maximum Range Extender..............................................13
microTALK Range...............................................................13
Advanced Features...............................................................14
Programming Memory Locations................................15
Using Memory Locations................................................19
Scan Function......................................................................21
Ringer/Vibrate Modes......................................................25
Tone Settings.......................................................................28
Lock Function......................................................................30
Dual Watch Function........................................................31
microTALK Range...............................................................35
Making Life Easier And Safer............................................36
External Microphone/Speaker Jack...............................38
Frequency Ranges.................................................................40
microTALK Specifications..................................................41
Limited TwoYear Warranty................................................42
Optional Accessories............................................................43
Order Form...............................................................................44
If You Think You Need Service......................Back Cover
Pull lock tab down
and lift door up
(towards you) to
remove battery
cover.
Insertfour “AAA”
batteries. Position
batteries according
to po l a ri ty marki n g s .
Operation
3
Operation
2
Note
Batteries not included with
microTALK2-way radio.
Note
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.
See Accessories on page ??.
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
BATT LOW indicator will
blink.Replace alkaline
batteries or recharge NiMH
battery pack.
Install Batteries
Battery
Installation
Clear antenna.
Turning On Your microTalk
Press and hold the power button for 2
seconds. An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is
on and then the LCD will go through a 3 second
self-test and then go to Operational Mode.
Operation
5
Note
Whenever the unit is on you
can receive communications.
Turning
On Your
microTALK
Operation
4
Note
The Auto Battery Save Circuit
does not effect the unit’s
ability to receive incoming
transmissions.
Auto Battery Power Saver
Your microTALK 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.
The icon will flash.
Auto Battery
Power Saver
Illuminating the Display
Illuminating
the Display
Press and release LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button to illuminate display for ten seconds.
Note
Units must be on same
channel and subchannels 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
up/down button for fast
channel advance.
Select Main
Channel
Select Main Channel (1-14)
Turn on the microTALK. An audible “tone”will
indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will
go through a 3 second self-test and then go to
Operational Mode.
Select channel by moving the Channel Button
up or down.
Select main channel by the Channel Button up
or down.
Operation
7
Operation
6
Note
If you push and hold the
Mode Button,the LCD display
will cycle through
the different functions.
Note
To return to Operational
Mode and not save your last
setting push and release talk
button.
Note
CTCSS (Coded Tone
Controlled Squelch System) is
an advanced subcoding
system that allows
segmentation of a main
channel.
Select CTCSS
Subchannel
Push and release Mode Button. Small num-
bers flash next to channel display on LCD.
Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)
The CTCSS Subchannel allows the user to utilize a less
used channel range (00-38) within a main channel.
Turn on the microTALK. An audible “tone”will
indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go
through a 3 second self-test and then go to
Operational Mode.
Select CTCSS
Subchannel
Note
Press and hold the Channel
Button up and down for fast
channel advance.
Se l e cts u bcode number by moving the Ch a n n e l
Bu t t on up or dow n.
When desired code is displayed press and
release Lock Button. If key stroke tone is
on,an audible tone will confirm your selection.
Operation
9
Operation
8
Battery Low
When in normal use the icon may begin
flashing. This is a warning to you that your
batteries are getting low.
Replace alkaline batteries as soon as possible
and/or recharge NiMH battery pack.
Note
When battery capacity is at
the 1/4 level it is recom-
mended that you replace
alkaline batteries or recharge
your NiMH (Nickel Metal
Hydride) battery pack.
Only the Cobra NiMH
battery (Part # FA-BP)
pack can be recharged.
Note
NiMH rechargeable battery
Pack (item #FA-BP) and desk-
top charger (item #FA-CR)
are not included with this
unit. See Accessories section
on page 43.
Battery Low Calling
Another
Party
Turn on your microTALK 2-way radio.
An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on.
The LCD will go through a 3 second self test
and then to Operational Mode.
Place antenna in full upright position.
Calling Another Party
To alert another party that you wish
to communicate:
HeadlineOperation
11
Note
While Talk Button is
depressed you cannot
receive incoming calls.
Note
When you release the
Talk Button,the person you
are talking to will hear a tone
indicating that it’s ok to talk.
See Talk Confirmation Tone
section on page 14.
Release Talk Button and listen for response.
Hold mic about 2 inches from mouth.
Speak in a normal voice.
Press and hold Talk Button.
Th e i c on will appe a r.
Press and release Call Button.The indica-
tor icon will flash and the icon will remain
on for 3 seconds.The unit you are calling will
hear a 2 second ring tone.
Your microTALK is always in the Standby Mode
when the Talk Button is not depressed.
Note
Your incoming “Call”audio
ringing level is dependent on
your unit’s volume s e t t i n g.
Operation
10
Select desired channel by moving the Channel
Button up and down. Both the calling and
receiving units must be on same channel and
subchannel for the call function to work.
Talking to
Another Party
Talking to
Another Party
Operation
13
Operation
12
Talk
Confirmation
Tone
Standby Mode
When finished talking:
Standby Mode
Release Talk Button to receive incoming
transmissions.
Your microTALK is always in the Standby Mode
when the Talk Button is not pressed and you are
not in Function Mode. See Advanced Features
section on page 14.
Note
While Talk Button is
depressed you cannot receive
incoming communications.
Talk Confirmation Tone
Your listener will hear an audible
tone when you release
the Talk Button.
This alerts the other party t h at
you are finished talking and it’s
OK for them to begin talki n g.
Note
To learn more about the
range of your microTALK,
see page 35.
Range is dependent on
battery condition and
geographic territory.
Auto Squelch
Maximum
Range
Extender
Auto Monitor
Maximum Range Extender
Au to squelch can be te m po ra rily re m oved to allow
all signals to enter (Maximum Range Exte n d e r ) .
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.
Push and hold LIGHT/MAX RANGE
Button to allow all signals to enter.
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.You will hear an
audible “beep”confirmation.To return to normal
operation,momentarily press the Maximum
Range Extender Button again or change channels.
Advanced Features
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Advanced Features
14
Advanced Features
Your microTALK has many advanced features
not found on other 2-way radios.
These include:
• 10 Memory Storage Location and Recall
• Full Channel/Sub Channel Scan
• Dual Watch
• Ring/Vibrate Notification Modes
• Tone Indicator Settings
Key Stroke Tone
Talk Confirmation Tone
• Lock Key
Advanced
Features
No te
When using or prog ra m m i n g
f u n ct i o n s,pushing and
releasing the Mode Bu t ton or
the Lock Bu t ton will save all
e n te red info r m a t i o n .
No te
To exit out of Fu n ction Mod e
and return to Ope ra t i o n a l
M ode without saving ente re d
i n formation simply press the
Press to Talk Bu t to n . Push and release Mode Button until
icon and a memory location flashes.
Select memory location you wish to change by
pressing the Channel Button up and down
Programming Memory Locations
Your microTALK has 10 memory (0-9) locations
for storing your most frequently used channels.
Turn on the microTALK. An audible “tone” will
indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will
go through a 3 second self-test and then go to
Operational Mode.
Programming
Memory
Locations
continued
Press and release Mode Button again.
Main Channel and icon will flash.
Select desired main channel you wish to store
(1-14) by pushing the Channel Button up
or down.
Advanced Features
17
Note
Once you enter Memory
Mode you can talk and listen
to any channel you select
after programming is
complete. See Using Memory
Locations section on
page 19.
Advanced Features
16
Programming
Memory
Locations
Programming Memory Locations continued
continued
Push the Channel Button up or down to set
the main channel in memory and move to
subchannel selection. The subchannel begins
flashing.The icon will remain flashing.
Select desired subchannel you wish to store
(00-38) by pushing the Channel Button up
or down.
Note
Push and hold the Channel
Button up and down or fast
channel advance.
Note
You can push and hold the
Talk Button to begin talking
anytime.
After selecting your Memory Channel and
Main/Sub Channels, for immediate entry
press Talk Button.
or...
After selecting you Memory Channel and
Main/Sub Channel,DO NOT press any buttons
for 10 seconds and your unit will automatically
set the Memory and Main/Sub Channels. It will
then go to the NEW channel.
Press and release Lock Button to return to
Operational Mode original Main Channel.
or...
Press and release Mode Button to proceed
to next Function Mode (Scan).
Advanced Features
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Advanced Features
18
Programming Memory Locations
Programming
Memory
Locations
Note
If you push and hold the
Mode Button,the LCD display
will cycle through the
different functions.
continued
Using Memory
Locations
Select desired memory location you wish
to recall (0-9) by pressing the Channel
Button up or down.
Press and release Mode Button until
icon and a memory location flashes.
Memory Channel Recall/Talk
To recall a channel in memory:
Advanced Features
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Advanced Features
20
Press and hold Talk Button and talk. Your
radio will stay on this recalled location until
you exit out of Memory Function Mode.
Repeat step 2 for recalling other memory
locations.
Press and release Mode Button.
To exit the Memory Mode and return to
Operational Mode:
Note
If the Mode Button is pushed
while listening/talking,
programming will begin.
See Programming Memory
Locations on page 15.
Note
The microTALK“zeros out”the
subchannels to allow scan-
ning of the main channels.
Scan Function
Scan Function
Press and release Mode Button until
icon and main channel flashes.
Turn on microTALK. An audible “tone”will
indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go
through a 3 second self-test and then go to
Operational Mode.
continued
Using Memory
Locations
Advanced Features
23
Advanced Features
22
Press Channel Button up or down and the
unit will begin scanning the main channels.
Unit will co ntinue to scan all main channels and
s to p , if an incoming transmission is dete cte d.
Your microTALK will pick it up for 10 seconds.
Within 10 seconds you can:
Press and hold Talk Bu t ton and talk. Your ra d i o
will re t u rn to Ope r ational Mode on that channel.
or...
Press and release Channel Button up or down
to rescan the main channel.
or...
Proceed to subchannel scan on next page.
continued
Scan Function continued
Scan Function
Press and release Mode Button and
subchannel and Scan Icon will flash.
To scan subchannels:
Press and release Channel Button up or down
and subchannel scanning begins and stops
when an incoming transmission is detected.
Note
If you wish to proceed to the
next Function Mode,press
and release Mode Button.
Advanced Features
24
Scan Function continued
Your microTALK will pick it up for 10 seconds.
Within 10 seconds you can:
Press and hold Talk button and talk.Your ra d i o
will re t u rn to Ope r ational Mode on that channel.
or...
Press and release Channel Button up or down
to rescan the main channel.
To exit the Scan Mode and return to
Operational Mode:
Scan Function
1Press and release Mode Button.
Advanced Features
25
Ringer/Vibrate Modes
Your microTALK will signal you that there is an
incoming transmission with either a tone or a
vibration or both. To set for Ringer/Vibrate:
Turn on microTALK. An audible “tone”will
indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go
through a 3 second self-test and then go to
Operational Mode.
Ringer/Vibrate
Modes
Press and release Mode Button until
icon flashes.
Press Channel Button up and down until
icon appears for Ringer Only Mode.
continued
Advanced Features
27
Advanced Features
26
Note
When you press and hold the
Talk Button,the unit exits out
to Operational Mode.
If,after 10 seconds no selec-
tion is made,the unit will
return to Operational Mode.
Ringer/Vibrate Modes continued
Ringer/Vibrate
Modes
Press and release Channel Button up and
d own again and bo t h i c ons will be displaye d
for Ringer and Vi b rate Mod e.
Press and release Channel Button up and down
again. icon appears for Vibrator Only Mode.
After selecting the mode you desirepress and
release Lock Button or Mode Button
to proceed to next function.
Ringer/VibrateTest
To test the ringer/vibrate Mode:
Turn on unit.
Press and hold Lock Button and Call
Button simultaneously.
Unit will ring, vibrate, or ring/vibrate for 4
seconds.
Note
Unit must be in Operational
Mode to test ring/vibrate.
Advanced Features
Talk Confirmation Tone Indicator
To te m po ra rily eliminate the Talk Co n f i rm a tion To n e :
Advanced Features
Tone
Settings
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Tone Setting
Press Mode Button until flashing
Press Channel Button up or down to turn
on or off.
To set option:
Press Lock Button.This will immediately
enter new setting;
Press Mode Button. This will enter new set-
ting and go to new Function Mode;
Wait 10 seconds. It will go to Operational
Mode with new setting.
Press Mode Button until flashing
Press Channel Button up or down to turn
on or off.
To set option:
Press Lock Button. This will immediately
enter new setting;
Press Mode Button. This will enter new set-
ting and go to new Function Mode;
Wait 10 seconds. It will go to Operational
Mode with new setting.
Advanced Features
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Press and hold for one seco n d Lock Bu t to n .
i c on flashes. If the Beep Fu n ction is ON yo u
will hear an audible co n f i rm at i o n .Most butto n s
a re loc ke d.
To“unlock”press and release button again.
If the Beep Fu n ction is ON you will hear an audi-
ble co n f i rm at i o n . Most buttons are loc ke d.
Buttons are “unlocked” and icon disappears.
Advanced Features
30
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.
Lock Function
The purpose of the LOCK function is to lock most
buttons to avoid accidental operation.
To engage the LOCK function:
Lock Function
Dual Watch Function
Dual Watch allows you to simultaneously monito r
a n y two pre s e l e cted Family Radio Se rv i ce channels.
Select first channel and CTCSS code which
you desire to Dual Watch. (please see
pages 6 and 7).
Dual Watch
Function
continued
Advanced Features
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Advanced Features
32
Dual Watch Function
Dual Watch
Function
Press and release Mode Bu t ton unt i l
i c on flashes.
Pre s s Channel Bu t t on up and down to
s e l e c t second channel.
Dual Watch
Function
Press Mode Bu t ton to set CTC S S .
C T CSS channel numbers will flash.
Pre s s Channel Bu t ton up and down
to select CTC S S .
Press Lock Button.This will store the sec-
ond channel and CTCSS and start Dual Watch.
To terminate Dual Watch and go to Normal
Mode, press Lock or Talk Buttons.
continued
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microTALK Range
microTALK Range
Your micro TA L K Radio has a range of up to 2 miles.
This effective range can be shortened under
some conditions.
microTALK
Range
Under flat,o pen co n d i-
tions you will ex pe ri-
e n ce the micro TA L K ’s
maximum ra n g e .
Range can be re d u ce d
by buildings and fo l i a g e
in the path of the signal.
Range will be furt h e r
re d u ced by dense
foliage and hilly te rra i n .
To achieve maximum
range the auto squelch
can be ove r ri d d e n .
Re fer to Ma x i m u m
Range Extender sect i o n
on page 13.
Dual Watch Function
34
Dual Watch Function
Dual Watch
Function
To enter Dual Watch when the second channel
and CTCSS are already stored, press the
Mode Button until icon flashes.
Pre s s Talk Bu t ton to exit Dual Watch Mod e.
Pre s s Lock Bu t to n . Dual watch will be g i n .
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microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make Life
Easier and Safer
Making Life Easier and Safer
Checking on traveling
companions in another
car.
Agree on a meeting
spot after an event.
microTALK
2-Way Radio
Can Make
Life Easier
and Safer
Holster/Belt Clip/Desk Stand
Your microTALK Radio comes with a custom mold-
ed 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 maxi-
mum convenience and portability.
Desk Stand Belt Clip
Holster-
Belt Clip and
Desk Stand
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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:
microTALK
2-Way Radio
Can Make
Life Easier
and Safer
Talking with
fellow hikers.
Keeping track of the
kids in a shopping mall.
Ta l king to a neighbor or
a fri e n d.
Co m m u n i c ating be twe e n
b a s e m e n t and first, s e c-
ond or third floo r.
3938
E x t e rnal Microphone/Speaker Jack
Note
External microphone/
speaker (item #FA-SM) is not
included with this unit. See
Accessories section on page
?? for available units.
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:
External
Microphone/
Speaker Jack
Insert jack into the Mic/Spkr ports.
Open Mic/Spkr tab on top of unit.
Never place the
unit in water or in
a moist place.
Avoid ex po s u re
to ext reme
te m pe rat u re s .
Caring for Your microTALK Radio
The microTALK 2-Way Radio will give you years
of service if cared for properly.
Here are some suggestions:
Caring for Your MicroTalk Radio
Caring for Yo u r
m i c ro TA L K
R a d i o
Note
Modifying 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 call
Cobra at 773.889.3087.Do
not return the unit to the
retailer.
Handle unit gently. Keep away
f r om dust.
C.TRANSMITTER UNIT
1. EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER mW 500
2. CARRIER FREQ.STABILITY H Z 500
3. MODULATION LIMITING KHZ 2.5
4. CARRIER ATTACK TIME mS 80
5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE
@ 300 HZ DB -6
@ 3000 HZ DB -6
6. AUDIO DISTORTION % 3
7. HUM and NOISE DB 35
8. TRANSIENT FREQ.BEHAVIOR
a) TX ON mS 30
b) TX OFF mS 5
D.POWER SUPPLY
1.BATTERY LIFE (1:1:8 RATIO) HR 24
2.BATTERY V 4.8 - 6.0
MicroTalk Specifications
4140
I.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
A.GENERAL
CH=14 CHANNELS WITHIN 462-467 MHZ
B.RECEIVER UNIT
1. SENSITIVITY
FOR 12 DB SINAD uV 0.25
FOR CALL SIG.DETECTION uV 0.2
2. MAX. AUDIO OUTPUT @10% THD MW 100
3. MAX.S/N RATIO @ 1mV RF INPUT DB 45
4. SQUELCH
a) SENS. uV 0.2
b) ATTACK TIME mS 120
c) CLOSING TIME mS 200
5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP.
@ 300 HZ DB -6
@ 3000 HZ DB -6
6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW +/-KHZ 5
7. ADJACENT CH.REJECTION DB 55
8. INTERMODULATION REJECTION DB 55
9. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION DB 65
Frequency Range
Frequency
Ranges
The microTalk unit represents one of the most
advanced FM two-way radios available.
1 462.5625 8 467.5625
2 462.5875 9 467.5875
3 462.6125 10 467.6125
4 462.6375 11 467.6375
5 462.6625 12 467.6625
6 462.6875 13 467.6875
7 462.7125 14 467.7125
01 67.0 Hz 21 136.5 Hz
02 71.9 Hz 22 141.3 Hz
03 74.4 Hz 23 146.2 Hz
04 77.0 Hz 24 151.4 Hz
05 79.7 Hz 25 156.7 Hz
06 82.5 Hz 26 162.2 Hz
07 85.4 Hz 27 167.9 Hz
08 88.5 Hz 28 173.8 Hz
09 91.5 Hz 29 179.9 Hz
10 94.8 Hz 30 186.2 Hz
11 97.4 Hz 31 192.8 Hz
12 100.0 Hz 32 203.5 Hz
13 103.5 Hz 33 210.7 Hz
14 107.2 Hz 34 218.1 Hz
15 110.9 Hz 35 225.7 Hz
16 114.8 Hz 36 233.6 Hz
17 118.8 Hz 37 241.8 Hz
18 123.0 Hz 38 250.3 Hz
19 127.3 Hz
20 131.8 Hz
CTCSS CTCSS
Channel Frequency Channel Frequency
Channel Channel
FRS Frequency FRS Frequency
Channel In MHz Channel In MHz
Vox Headset Mic
VOX (Voice Operated
Transmitter) headset and
microphone allows hands-free
operation.
MA-VOX $49.95
Optional Accessories
43
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.cobratelectronics.com.
Ear Bud Mic with PTT
I n te g ra ted spe a ker/mic adapte r
that fits in your ear. Includes
s h i rt clip. M A-EBM $29.95
(1) NiMH Rechargeable
Battery Pack
High performance Nickel Metal
Hydride battery pack for
multiple recharging
FA-BP $29.95
2 Po rt De s k top Ch a rg e r
Ch a rges your micro Talk Radio
and (1) NiMH batte ry pack
FA- C R $ 2 4 . 9 5
Lapel Microphone
Remote microphone/speaker
connection.
CA- 4 0 $ 2 5 . 9 5
Replacement Belt Clip
FA-HR3 $4.95
Limited Two Year Warranty
42
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, 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 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 alter-
ations 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,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 an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,so
the above limitations may not apply to you.
Cobra Electronics
Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago,Illinois 60707
Accessory Order Form
44
Subtotal
(Tax if applicable)
Shipping/handling*
Total
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 %
Minnesota residents add 6%
Ohio residents add 6%
Wisconsin residents add 5%
Prices subject to change without notice.
*See chart.
FA-BP NiMH Re c h a rgeable Bat te ry Pa c k $29.95
M A - E B M Ear Bud Mic with PTT $ 2 9 . 9 5
M A - VOX Vox Mi c $ 4 9 . 9 5
FA-CR 2 Port Desktop Charger $24.95
CA-40 Lapel Microphone $25.95
FA-HR3 Holster Belt Clip $4.95
Item # Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount
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 delivery.Offer valid in Continental U.S.only.
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.
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 . 2 5
$80.01 - $120.00 $ 1 0 . 2 5
$120.01 - $160.00 $ 1 1 . 7 5
$160.01 and up $14.50
Amount Shipping/
of Order Handling
Shipping & Handling
For AK,HI and PR please
add an additional $15.00
for UPS shipments.
2Way Radio
FRS 305
O pe rating Instru ctions
for your Co b ra micro TA L K
“Ingenious Prod u cts for Easier Co m m u n i cat i o n .”
Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60707
Cobra Electronics Corp.© 2000
Printed in Thailand
Part No. 00000
For 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 - 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 follow-
ing 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 or 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 print name
and address of where 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 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 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 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.
IfYou Think You Need Service
The Family Radio Service Story
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The Family Radio Service Story
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 305 is a
great way for friends or family to increase their
fun–and safe ty – 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. All of these 14 channels are easily
accessed on your Cobra FRS radio. These chan-
nels are in the UHF (Ultra High Frequency) band
which means great penetration through build-
ings, thick forests, hills, and other dense structures.
They are also FM (Frequency Modulation) signals
which means crystal clear reception even in
crowded noisy environments.
FCCWarnings
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. Holster/Belt Clip/Desk Stand
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Thank you for purchasing the Cobra microTALK
2-way Radio. Properly used, this Cobra product
will give you many years of reliable service.
Customer Support
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.
Our Thanks to You
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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@cobraelectron-
ics.com
Co b ra on the Wo rld Wide We b :
Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ) can be found on-line
at:
www.cobraelectronics.com
Controls and Indicators
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1 1
1 0
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1 1
1. An te n n a
2 . Mi c ro p h o n e / Spe a ker Ja c k
3 . On / Off Power Bu t to n
4 . LCD Di s p l ay Pa n e l
5 . Light/Max Range Bu t to n
6 . Down/Up Volume Co n t ro l
7 . Spe a ke r
8 . Ba t te ry Co m p a rt m e n t
9 . Talk Bu t to n
10. Call Bu t to n
11. Channel Se l e ct Bu t to n
12 . Ba t te ry Ch a rge Pa d s
13 . M ode Key
14 . Key Loc k
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