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FRS315WX MANUAL.qx
12/5/00
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
Turning On...............................................................................................4
LCD Display ..............................................................................................4
Auto Battery Power Saver...................................................................5
Select Main Channel (1-14)................................................................6
Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)....................................................7
Battery Low ..............................................................................................9
Talking To Another Party.....................................................................10
Talk Confirmation Tone........................................................................11
Listening For Another Party...............................................................11
Calling Another Party ...........................................................................12
Auto Squelch...........................................................................................14
Maximum Range Extender.................................................................14
Listening to Weather Channels.........................................................15
Weather Alert ..........................................................................................16
External Microphone/Speaker Jack .................................................17
Advanced Features...................................................................................18
Programming Memory Locations....................................................19
Using Memory Locations....................................................................23
Scan Function..........................................................................................25
Memory Scan Function........................................................................29
Private Call (Voice Scramble).............................................................31
Ringer/Vibrate Modes..........................................................................33
Tone Settings...........................................................................................36
Lock Function..........................................................................................38
Dual Watch Function............................................................................39
microTalk Range ........................................................................................42
Making Life Easier And Safer ..............................................................43
Frequency Ranges ....................................................................................45
Caring for Your microTalk ....................................................................47
microTalk Specifications........................................................................48
Limited Two Year Warranty...................................................................49
Optional Accessories ...............................................................................50
Order Form ...................................................................................................51
If You Think You Need Service...................................Back Cover
11:17 AM
Page 1
2 - Way Radio
Features of This Product
• UHF FM Frequencies
• 10 Weather Channels
• Weather Alert
• No License Required
• No Air Time Fees
• Up to 2 mile range
• 14 Main Channels
• 38 CTCSS Subchannels
• LCD Function Display
• Pri va te Call® Vo i ce
S c ra m b l i n g
• Talk Confirmation To n e
• Ca l l / Ring Bu t to n
• Recharging Pads
• Retractable Antenna
• Au to Ba t te ry Saver Ci rc u i ty
• Auto Squelch
• 10 Memory Locations
• Memory Scan
• Channel or CTCSS Scan
• Lock Key
• Ri n g / Vi b ra te No t i f i ca t i o n
• Belt Holster
• Water Resistant
• Dual Watch
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    FRS315WX MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 11:17 AM Page 1 How to Use Y our Cobra m i c ro Ta l k 2 - Way Radio Contents Features ......................1 Features of This Product The FRS Story ....................A1 • UHF FM Frequencies FCC Warnings Included Accessories •...

  • Page 2: Battery Installation

    2-way radio. 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 50. Charge ports for recharging NiMH (Nickel Metal...

  • Page 3: Turning On

    Turning On Your microTalk Auto Battery Power Saver Auto Battery Your microTalk 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.

  • Page 4: Select Main Channel (1-14)

    Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38) Select CTCSS Channel Subchannel Turn on microTalk. An audible “tone”will indi- The CTCSS (Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch cate the unit is on and then the LCD will go System) is a great convenience when you are in through a 3 second self-test and then go to an area with many radios.

  • Page 5: Battery Low

    NiMH (Nicke l This is a warning to you that your batteries are Metal Hyd ride) batte ry pack. getting low. Only the Cobra NiMH Replace alkaline batteries as soon as possible or battery (Part # FA-BP) recharge NiMH battery pack.

  • Page 6: Talking To Another Party

    Your microTalk is always in the standby mode co m m u n i ca t i o n s. when the Talk Button is not pressed and you are not in function mode.

  • Page 7: Calling Another Party

    ( ) 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.

  • Page 8: Auto Squelch

    Listening to Weather Channels Listening to Weather Your microTALK is equipped with Auto Squelch, Turn on your microTalk 2 -way radio. An audible Channels which automatically shuts off weak transmissions “tone” will indicate the unit is on. The LCD will...

  • Page 9: Weather Alert

    Listening to Listening to Weather Channels External Microphone/Speaker Jack External Weather Microphone/ Your microTalk 2-Way Radio can be fitted with a Channels Speaker Jack variety of accessories, (not included) freeing your hands for other tasks. To attach an external microphone/speaker...

  • Page 10: Advanced Features

    Programming Memory Locations Programming Features Memory Your microTalk has many advanced features Your microTalk has 10 memory (0-9) locations for Locations not found on other 2-way radios. storing your most frequently used channels. These include: Turn on microTalk. An audible “tone” will •...
  • Page 11 FRS315WX MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 11:17 AM Page 20 Advanced Features Advanced Features Programming Memory Locations Programming continued Memory Locations Note Note Once you enter memory Press and hold Channel mode you can talk and lis- Press Channel Button up or down to set the Button up or down for fast ten to any channel you main channel in memory and moves to sub-...

  • Page 12: Using Memory Locations

    FRS315WX MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 11:17 AM Page 22 Advanced Features Advanced Features Programming Programming Memory Locations Memory Channel Recall/Talk Using Memory continued Memory Locations After selecting your Memory Channel and To recall a channel in memory: Locations Main/Sub Channels, for immediate entry press Talk Button.

  • Page 13: Scan Function

    Using Memory Locations Scan Function Scan Function continued Locations 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. Note Note The microTALK “zeros out”...
  • Page 14 Unit will co ntinue to scan all main channels and s top 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 Button and talk.

  • Page 15: Memory Scan Function

    12/5/00 11:17 AM Page 28 Advanced Features Advanced Features Your microTalk will pick it up for 10 seconds. Memory Scan Function Memory Scan Within 10 seconds you can: Function Me m o ry Scan co nve n i e ntly allows you to access fre- q u e ntly used channel and sub-channel co m b i n at i o n s.

  • Page 16: Private Call (Voice Scramble)

    Private Call ensures that no one can eavesdrop on Scrambling) your conversation. To engage the Private Call function: Turn on microTalk. An audible “tone” will Note indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will When you push and hold the...

  • Page 17: Ringer/Vibrate Modes

    ( V o i c e Modes Your microTALK will signal you that there is an S c r a m b l i n g ) incoming transmission with either a tone or a vibration or both. To set for Ringer/Vibrate: Turn on microTALK.
  • Page 18 FRS315WX MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 11:17 AM Page 34 Advanced Features Advanced Features Ringer/Vibrate Ringer/Vibrate Modes continued Modes No te Note When you push and hold Unit must be in operational the Talk Bu t to n , the unit ex i t s mode to test ring/vibrate.

  • Page 19: Tone Settings

    FRS315WX MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 11:17 AM Page 36 Advanced Features Advanced Features Tone Setting Talk Confirmation Tone Indicator Tone Settings To te m po ra rily eliminate the Talk Co n f i rm ation To n e : Press Mode Button until flashing Press Mode Button until flashing Press Channel Button up or down to turn...

  • Page 20: Lock Function

    FRS315WX MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 11:17 AM Page 38 Advanced Features Advanced Features Lock Function Lock Function Dual Watch Function Dual Watch Function The purpose of the LOCK function is to lock most Dual Watch allows you to simultane- buttons to avoid accidental operation. ously monitor any two pre s e l e cte d Family Radio Se rv i ce channels.
  • Page 21 FRS315WX MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 11:17 AM Page 40 Advanced Features Advanced Features Dual Watch Dual Watch Function Dual Watch Function Function To enter Dual Watch when the second channel Press Mode Bu t ton to set CTC S S . and CTCSS are already stored, press the C TCSS channel numbers will flash.

  • Page 22: Microtalk Range

    Your micro TA L K Radio has a range of up to 2 miles. 2-Way Radios This effective range can be shor tened under As you become familiar with your microTALK Can Make some conditions. Radio you will find many of your own uses for Life Easier the unit.

  • Page 23: Frequency Ranges

    FRS315WX MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 11:18 AM Page 44 Making Life Easier and Safer Frequency Range The microTalk unit represents one of the most microTalk microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make Life Frequency advanced FM two-way radios available. Easier and Safer 2-Way Radios...

  • Page 24: Caring For Your Microtalk

    Caring for Yo u r Weather Frequency Weather Frequency Frequency m i c ro TA L K The microTALK 2-Way Radio will give you years Channel In MHz Channel In MHz Ranges R a d i o of service if cared for properly.

  • Page 25: Microtalk Specifications

    5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP. the product for warranty service, but the return charges @ 300 HZ @ 3000 HZ will be at Cobra's expense, if the product is repaired or 6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW +/-KHZ 5 replaced under warranty. 7. ADJACENT CH.REJECTION Cobra Electronics 8.

  • Page 26: Optional Accessories

    $ 4 . 9 5 M A-EBM $29.95 City State You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra Dealer If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra. Telephone ( Order by phone Credit Card No. Exp. Date Call 1.773.889.3087 Customer Signature (Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Page 27 FRS315WX MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 11:18 AM Page 52 Notes The Co b ra line of quality prod u cts also includes: • Ci t i zens Band Ra d i o s • Mi c ro Ta lk ™ Radios Family Radio Se rv i ce •...

  • Page 28: If You Think You Need Service

    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.
  • Page 29 Like contacting ski partners back at the lodge? Or letting a friend know how to find you in a busy mall? Cobra’s microTalk radio is a great way for friends or family to increase their fun–and safe ty – by staying in touch while on the go.
  • Page 30 11:31 AM Page 57 Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You Antenna Thank you for purchasing this Cobra microTalk Microphone/Speaker Jack 2-way Radio. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. On/Off Power Button LCD Display Panel...

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