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FRS_225
3/2/01
3:23 PM
Page 1
How to Use Y our Cobra
M i c ro Ta l k
Contents
Features ..........................................................................1
Family Radio Service ................................................A1
FCC Warnings
Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators................................................A2
Our Thanks to You......................................................A3
Customer Support ...................................................A3
Battery Installation...................................................2
Turning On..................................................................3
Illuminating the Display ........................................3
Auto Squelch.............................................................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
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
2 - Way Radio
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
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM 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 Family Radio Service ..........A1 FCC Warnings • Two-way radio with...

  • Page 2: Operating Your Microtalk Battery Installation

    Always use 3 high q u a l i ty AA alkaline batte ri e s or optional batte ry pack (sold separa te ly ) . Only the Cobra NiMH bat- tery (Part #FA-AA) pack can be recharged. Note When batteries are low the i n d i ca tor willb l i n k .

  • Page 3: Turning On

    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 communi- cations. Turn the On/Off/Volume switch. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on. Illuminating the Display...

  • Page 4: Auto Squelch

    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 Maximum Range Extender...

  • Page 5: Select Channel

    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 bet- ter results for communica- tions in most areas.

  • Page 6: Calling Another Party

    FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 6 Operation Calling Calling Another Party Another To alert another par ty that you wish to Party communicate: Note Both units must be ON and tuned to the same channel. Your incoming “Call”signal Push and release CALL button.

  • Page 7: Roger Beep Confirmation Tone

    TALK button is Release TALK button to receive incoming depressed you cannot transmissions. receive incoming calls. Your microTALK is always in listening mode when the TALK button is not pressed. Adjust volume by turning the On/Off Volume en for Switch...

  • Page 8: Lock Function

    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.

  • Page 9: Microtalk Range

    FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 9 Operation microTALK Range microTALK Range Your micro TALK Radio has a range of up to 2 miles. This effective range can be shor tened under Note some conditions. To achieve maximum range the auto squelch can be overridden.

  • Page 10: Making Life Easier And Safer

    2-Way Radios Can Make Life Easier and Safer 2-Way Radios Can Make As you become familiar with your microTALK Radio you will find many of your own uses for the Life Easier unit. and Safer Some suggestions include: 1.

  • Page 11: Microtalksnap Removable Front

    SNAP Removable Front microTALK SNAP Your microTALK Radio comes with the new Also included is a convenient Belt Clip-Desk Stand, that microTALK SNAP removeable front. Removable can be either attached to your belt or p l a ced on a desk using the built-in feet in the base.

  • Page 12: External Microphone/Speaker Jack

    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...
  • Page 13 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 13 E x t e rnal Microphone/ Speaker Jack Insert plug into the Spkr/Mic jack.

  • Page 14: Caring For Your Microtalk

    Page 14 Caring for Your microTAL Radio Caring Caring for Your microTALK Radio for Your The microTALK 2-Way Radio will give you years microTALK of service if cared for properly. Radio Here are some suggestions: Note Modifying or tampering with the radio’s internal...
  • Page 15 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 15 3. Never place the 4. Avoid exposure unit in water or in to extreme a moist place. temperatures.

  • Page 16: Frequency Ranges

    FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 16 microTALK Specifications I.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS A.FREQUENCIES CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT CH 1: 462.5625MHz CH 8: 467.5625MHz CH2: 462.5875MHz CH 9: 467.5875MHz CH 3: 462.6125MHz CH 10: 467.6125MHz CH 4: 462.6375MHz CH 11: 467.6375MHz CH 5: 462.6625MHz CH 12: 467.6625MHz CH 6: 462.6875MHz...
  • Page 17 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 17 microTALK Specifications C.TRANSMITTER UNIT NOMINAL 1. EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER + _ H z 2. CARRIER FREQ.STABILIT Y 3. MODULATION LIMITING 4. CARRIER ATTACK TIME 5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE @ 300 HZ @ 2500 HZ 6.

  • Page 18: Limited Two Year Warranty

    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 Cobra Electronics replaced under warranty.

  • Page 19: Optional Accessories

    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...

  • Page 20: Order Form

    Ma ke check or money order (no stamps) and fax to: 1.773.622.2269 payable to: add an additional $15.00 or call 1.773.889.3087 Cobra Electronics for UPS shipments. (Press 1 from the main menu) Attn: Accessories Dept. 8:00 am - 6:00 pm,M-F,CST.

  • Page 21: 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 22 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 22 O pe rating Instru ctions for your 2-Way Radio FRS 225 Nothing comes close to a Co b ra ™...
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 Page 24 Controls and Indicators Antenna Microphone/Speaker Jack On/Off Volume Switch 4.L LCD Display Panel 5.? Light/Max Range Button Channel Select Button Speaker Battery Compartment Talk Button Call Button 1 1. microTALK SNAP Removeable Front Lock Button Mode Button Charge Pads...
  • Page 25 Automated Technical Customer Support Assistance available 24 Properly used, this Cobra product will give you years of reli- hours a day, seven days a able service. Should you encounter any problems with the product or not understand its many features, please refer to week.E-mail questions to:...
  • Page 26 FRS_225 3/2/01 3:23 PM Page 26 The Co b ra line of quality prod u cts also includes: • CB Ra d i o s • Mi c ro Ta lk ™ Ra d i o s • Radar De te cto r s •...

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