Cobra MicroTalk MicroTalk 2-Way Radio Operating Instructions Manual

Cobra MicroTalk MicroTalk 2-Way Radio Operating Instructions Manual

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FRS305 MANUAL.qx
12/5/00
9:56 AM
How to Use Y our Cobra
M i c ro Ta l k
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
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 Two Year Warranty ..............................................42
Optional Accessories ..........................................................43
Order Form ..............................................................................44
If You Think You Need Service ..................Back Cover
Page 1
2 - Way Radio
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
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 1 How to Use Y our Cobra M i c ro Ta l k 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...
  • Page 2: Install Batteries

    FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 2 Operation Battery Install Batteries Installation Clear antenna. Note Batteries not included with microTALK2-way radio. Pull lock tab down Insert four “AAA” and lift door up batteries. Position (towards you) to batteries according remove battery to po l a ri ty marki n g s.
  • Page 3: Select Main Channel (1-14)

    FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 4 Operation Turning Turning On Your microTalk On Your Press and hold microTALK 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. Note Whenever the unit is on you can receive communica-...
  • Page 4: Select Ctcss Subchannel (00-38)

    FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 6 Operation Select CTCSS Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38) Subchannel 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 Note through a 3 second self-test and then go to...
  • Page 5: Battery Low

    FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 8 Operation Battery Low Battery Low Note When battery capacity is at the 1/4 level it is recommended that you replace alkaline bat- teries or recharge your NiMH When in normal use the (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery flashing.
  • Page 6: Talking To Another Party

    FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 10 Operation Talking to Another Party Note Your incoming “Call”audio ringing level is dependent on your unit’s volume s e t t i n g. 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.
  • Page 7: Talk Confirmation Tone

    FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 12 Operation Talk Talk Confirmation Tone Confirmation Your listener will hear an audible Tone 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.
  • Page 8: Advanced Features

    FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 14 Advanced Features Advanced Advanced Features Features Your microTALK has many advanced features not found on other 2-way radios. These include: • 10 Memory Storage Location and Recall No te • Full Channel/Sub Channel Scan When using or prog ra m m i n g •...
  • Page 9 FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 16 Advanced Features Programming Programming Memory Locations Memory Locations Note Once you enter Memory Mode you can talk and listen to any channel you select after pro- gramming is complete. See Using Memory Press and release Locations section on Main Channel and page 19.
  • Page 10: Using Memory Locations

    FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 18 Advanced Features Programming Programming Memory Locations Memory After selecting your Memory Channel and Locations Main/Sub Channels, for immediate entry press Talk Button. or... Note After selecting you Memory Channel and If you push and hold the Mode Main/Sub Channel,DO NOT press any buttons Button,the LCD display will for 10 seconds and your unit will automatically...
  • Page 11: Scan Function

    FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 20 Advanced Features Using Memory Locations Note If the Mode Button is pushed while listening/talking, Press and hold programming will begin. radio will stay on this recalled location until See Programming Memory you exit out of Memory Function Mode. Locations on page 15.
  • Page 12 FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 22 Advanced Features Scan Function Scan Function continued 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.
  • Page 13: Ringer/Vibrate Modes

    FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 24 Advanced Features Scan Function 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 rational Mode on that channel. Note or...
  • Page 14 FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 26 Advanced Features Ringer/Vibrate Ringer/Vibrate Modes Modes Note When you press and hold the Talk Button,the unit exits out to Operational Mode. Press and release Channel Button up and down If, after 10 seconds no selection again.
  • Page 15: Tone Settings

    FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 28 Advanced Features Tone Tone Setting Settings 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.
  • Page 16: Lock Function

    FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 30 Advanced Features 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.
  • Page 17 FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 32 Advanced Features Dual Watch Dual Watch Function Function Press and release i con flashes. Pre s s Channel Bu t ton up and down to s e l e ct second channel. Press C TCSS channel numbers will flash.
  • Page 18: Dual Watch Function

    FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:57 AM Page 34 Dual Watch Function Dual Watch Dual Watch Function Function To enter Dual Watch when the second channel and CTCSS are already stored, press the Mode Button until Pre s s Lock Bu t to n . Dual watch will be g i n . Pre s s Talk Bu t ton to exit Dual Watch Mod e.
  • Page 19: Making Life Easier And Safer

    FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:57 AM Page 36 Making Life Easier and Safer microTALK microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make Life Easier and Safer 2-Way Radio Can Make As you become familiar with your microTALK Radio you will find many of your own uses for Life Easier the unit.
  • Page 20: External Microphone/Speaker Jack

    FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:57 AM Page 38 E x t e rnal Microphone/Speaker Jack External External Microphone/Speaker Jack Microphone/ Your microTALK 2-Way Radio can be fitted with Speaker Jack an external microphone/speaker, (not included) freeing your hands for other tasks. To attach the external microphone/speaker: Note External microphone/...
  • Page 21: Frequency Ranges

    FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:57 AM Page 40 Frequency Range Frequency The microTalk unit represents one of the most advanced FM two-way radios available. Ranges Channel Frequency Channel In MHz 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 CTCSS Channel Frequency 67.0 Hz 71.9 Hz 74.4 Hz 77.0 Hz...
  • Page 22: Limited Two Year Warranty

    9:57 AM Page 42 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.
  • Page 23: Order Form

    (Tax if applicable) Shipping/handling* Total *See chart. Make check or money order (no stamps) payable to: Cobra Electronics Attn: Accessories Dept. 6500 West Cortland St. Chicago, IL 60707 State Exp. Date Nothing comes close to a Co b ra • Ci t i zens Band Ra d i o s •...
  • Page 24: If You Think You Need Service

    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.
  • Page 25 FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:57 AM Page 48 The Family Radio Service Story 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 –...
  • Page 26 FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:57 AM Page 49 Controls and Indicators An te n n a Mi c ro p h o n e / Spe a ker Ja c k On / Off Power Bu t to n LCD Di s p l ay Pa n e l Light/Max Range Bu t to n Down/Up Volume Co n t ro l Spe a ke r...

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