How to Use Your Cobra m i c ro Ta l k 2 - W ay Radio - GMRS microTALK...How to Use Your Cobra m i c...

How to Use Your Cobra m i c ro Ta l k 2 - Way Radio

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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

ContentsFeatures .........................................................................................................1The FRS Story ..............................................................................................A1

FCC WarningsIncluded Accessories

Controls & Indicators ...............................................................................A2Our Thanks to You .....................................................................................A3

Customer Support .................................................................................A3Operating your microTalk

Battery Installation................................................................................2Turning On...............................................................................................4LCD Display ..............................................................................................4Auto Battery Power Saver...................................................................5Select Main Channel (1-14)................................................................6Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)....................................................7Battery Low ..............................................................................................9Talking To Another Party.....................................................................10Talk Confirmation Tone........................................................................11Listening For Another Party ...............................................................11Calling Another Party ...........................................................................12Auto Squelch...........................................................................................14Maximum Range Extender.................................................................14Listening to Weather Channels.........................................................15Weather Alert ..........................................................................................16

External Microphone/Speaker Jack .................................................17Advanced Features ...................................................................................18

Programming Memory Locations....................................................19Using Memory Locations....................................................................23Scan Function..........................................................................................25Memory Scan Function........................................................................29Private Call (Voice Scramble).............................................................31Ringer/Vibrate Modes..........................................................................33Tone Settings...........................................................................................36Lock Function..........................................................................................38Dual Watch Function............................................................................39

microTalk Range ........................................................................................42Making Life Easier And Safer ..............................................................43Frequency Ranges ....................................................................................45Caring for Your microTalk ....................................................................47microTalk Specifications ........................................................................48Limited Two Year Warranty...................................................................49Optional Accessories ...............................................................................50Order Form ...................................................................................................51If You Think You Need Service...................................Back Cover

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Operation

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Operation

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NoteBatteries not included withmicroTalk 2-way radio.

Note

Always use high qualityalkaline or NiMH batteries.

Incorrect positioning candamage both the batteriesand the unit.

Only the Cobra NiMH battery (Part # FA-BP)pack can be recharged.

See Accessories on page 50.Charge ports for rechargingNiMH (Nickel MetalHydride) battery pack arelocated on back of unit.

Note

When batteries are low orneed charging the ( )BATT LOW indicator willblink. Replace alkaline batteries or recharge NiMHbattery pack.

BatteryInstallation

Pull lock tab downand lift door up(towards you) toremove batterycover.

Insert four “AAA”batteries. Positionbatteries accordingto po l a ri ty marki n g s.

Install BatteriesClear antenna.

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Turning On Your microTalk

Press and hold the Power Bu t ton fo rtwo seco n d s. An audible “to n e”will indicate the unit is on, and the LCD will go on.

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Note

Wh e n ever the unit is on yo ucan re ce i ve co m m u n i ca t i o n s.

Turning OnYour microTalk

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Note

The Auto Battery S aveCircuit does not effect theunit’s ability to receiveincoming transmissions.

Auto Battery Power SaverYour microTalk has a unique circuit designed toextend battery life. If there are no transmissionswithin 10 seconds, the unit will automaticallyswitch to battery save mode.

The icon will flash.

Auto BatteryPower Saver

Illuminating the DisplayIlluminatingthe Display

Press and release LIGHT/MAX RANGEButton to illuminate display for ten seconds.

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Note

CTCSS (Coded ToneControlled Squelch System)is an advanced subcodingsystem that allowssegmentation of a main channel.

NoteIf you push and hold theMode Button,the LCD dis-play will cycle through thedifferent functions.

Note

To return to operationalmode and not save yourlast setting push andrelease Talk Button.

Select CTCSSSubchannel

Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)The CTCSS (Continuous Tone Controlled SquelchSystem) is a great convenience when you are inan area with many radios. It acts like a gate totransmissions from other radios. Once your radiois set to a CTCSS code, you will only hear trans-missions from other radios on the same channeland the same CTCSS code.

Tu rn on the micro Ta l k . An audible “to n e”w i l li n d i cate the unit is on and then the LCD will got h rough a 3 second self-test and then go toO pe rational Mod e.

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Select main channel by moving the ChannelButton up or down.

Note

Units must be on same channel and subchannelsto communicate.

Note

Channels 8-12 generally areless used and give betterresults for communicationsin most areas.

Note

Push and hold Channel upor down Buttons for fastchannel advance.

Select MainChannel

Select Main Channel (1-14)Turn on microTalk. An audible “tone”will indi-cate the unit is on and then the LCD will gothrough a 3 second self-test and then go toOperational Mode.

Select channel by moving the Channel Buttonup or down.


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Se l e ct s u bchannel number by moving the Channel Bu t ton up or dow n.

When desired subchannel is displayed p ress andre l e a s e Lock Bu t to n . If key audible tone iso n , an audible tone will co n f i rm your select i o n .

Select CTCSSSubchannel

Battery Low

When in use the ( ) icon may begin flashing.This is a warning to you that your batteries aregetting low.

Replace alkaline batteries as soon as possible orrecharge NiMH battery pack.

Note

When batte ry ca p a c i ty is atthe 1/4 level it is re co m-mended that you re p l a cea l kaline batte ries orre c h a rge your NiMH (Nicke lMetal Hyd ride) batte ry pack.

Only the Cobra NiMH battery (Part # FA-BP)pack can be recharged.

Note

NiMH rechargeable batteryPack (item #FA-BP) anddesktop charger (item #FA-CR) are not included withthis unit. See Accessoriessection on page 50.

Battery Low

Note

Press and hold Channel Buttonup or down for fast channeladvance. Press and release Mode Button. Small num-

bers flash next to channel display on LCD.

Select CTCSS Subchannel continued


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Note

While Talk Button isdepressed you cannot receive incoming calls.

Note

When you release the Talk Button,the person youare talking to will hear atone indicating that it’s okto talk. See TalkConfirmation Tone sectionon page 13.

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Press and hold Talk Button.Th e ( ) i con will appe a r.

TalkConfirmationTone

When finished talking:

Standby Mode

Release Talk Button to receive incoming transmissions.

Your microTalk is always in the standby modewhen the Talk Button is not pressed and you arenot in function mode. See Advanced Featuressection on page 18.

Note

While Talk Bu t ton is depre s s e dyou cannot re ce i ve inco m i n gco m m u n i ca t i o n s.

Release Talk Button and listen for response.

Hold mic about 2 inches from mouth.Speak in a normal voice.

Talk Confirmation ToneYour 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.

Talking toAnother Party


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CallingAnother Party

Calling Another PartyTo alert another par ty that you wish tocommunicate:

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 testand then to operational mode.

Place antenna in full upright position.

Press and release Call Button. The ( ) indi-cator icon will flash and the ( ) iconwill remain on for 3 seconds.The unit you are calling will hear a 2 secondring tone.

Your microTalk is always in the standby modewhen the Talk Button is not depressed.

NoteYour incoming “Ca l l ”a u d i oringing level is dependent onyour unit’s volume setting.

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Select desired channel by moving ChannelButton up or down. Both the calling andreceiving units must be on same channel andsubchannel for the call function to work.


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Auto Squelch

MaximumRangeExtender

Note

To learn more about therange of your microTALK,see page 42.Range is dependent on battery condition and geographic territory.

Maximum Range Extender

Au to squelch can be te m po ra rily re m oved to allowall signals to enter (Maximum Range Exte n d e r ) .

Auto SquelchYour microTALK is equipped with Auto Squelch,which automatically shuts off weak transmissionsand unwanted noise due to terrain conditions orif you have reached your range limit.

Press and hold LIGHT/MAX RANGE Button to allow all signals to enter.

Auto Monitor Auto Monitor

When the signal you want to hear is consistentlyweak, you may place the radio in Maximum Range mode without having to constantly holdthe button. Press and hold the Maximum RangeExtender Button for five seconds. You will hear anaudible beep confirmation. To return to normaloperation,momentarily press the MaximumRange Extender Button again or change channels.

Listening to Weather ChannelsTurn on your microTalk 2 -way radio. An audible“tone” will indicate the unit is on. The LCD willgo through a 3 second self test and then gooperational mode.


Listening toWeatherChannels

Press and release Mode Button until weathericon flashes. The last weather channeltuned will be displayed.


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External Microphone/Speaker JackYour microTalk 2-Way Radio can be fitted with avariety of accessories, (not included) freeing yourhands for other tasks.

To attach an external microphone/speaker accessory:

ExternalMicrophone/Speaker Jack

Insert plug into the Mic/Spkr jacks.

E x t e rnal Microphone/Speaker Jack

Note

External microphone/speaker (item #FA-SM) isnot included with this unit.See Accessories Section onpage 50.

Listening to Weather ChannelsListening toWeatherChannels

Weather AlertWeather Alert

TurningWeather AlertOn/Off

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Pre s s Channel Bu t ton up or down to selectthe appro p ri ate channels for your are a .Th e rea re ten we ather channels to choose fro m ,( 0 - 9 )

To exit weather reception,press the Mode orTalk Button. The radio will go to the last FRSchannel and CTCSS sub-channel.

A tone alert will be automatically activatedwhen NOAA activates emergency weather noti-fication.

To turn Weather Alert on/off :

Press Mode until Weather AlertIcon flashes .

Pressing Channel Button up or down willturn Weather Alert On or Off.

Once you’ve selected On or Off, pressLock Button to confirm.

Open Mic/Spkr tab on top of unit.


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Advanced FeaturesYour microTalk has many advanced features not found on other 2-way radios.These include:

• 10 Memory Storage Location and Recall

• Memory Scan

• Channel/Sub Channel Scan

• Private Call® (Voice Scramble)

• Dual Watch

• Ring/Vibrate Notification Modes

• Tone Indicator Settings

Key Stroke Tone

Talk Confirmation Tone

• Lock Key

• Dual Watch

AdvancedFeatures

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When using or prog ra m m i n gf u n ct i o n s,pushing and releasing the Mode Bu t ton orthe Lock Bu t ton will save alle n te red info r m a t i o n .

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To exit out of function mod eand return to ope ra t i o n a lm ode without saving ente re di n formation simply press theLock Bu t to n .

Press and release Mode Button until ( )icon and a memory location flashes.

Select memory location you wish to change by pressing Channel Button up or down.

Programming Memory LocationsYour microTalk has 10 memory (0-9) locations forstoring your most frequently used channels .

Turn on microTalk. An audible “tone” willindicate the unit is on and then the LCD willgo through a 3 second self-test and then go toOperational Mode.

ProgrammingMemoryLocations

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Press and release Mode Button again.Main Channel and ( ) Icon will flash.

Select desired main channel you wish to store(1-14) by pressing Channel Button up ordown.

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NoteOnce you enter memorymode you can talk and lis-ten to any channel youselect after programming is complete. See UsingMemory Locations sectionon page 23.

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Programming Memory Locations continued ProgrammingMemoryLocations

Press Channel Button up or down to set themain channel in memory and moves to sub-channel selection. The subchannel beginsflashing.The ( ) icon will remain flashing.

Select desired subchannel you wish to store(00-38) by pushing Channel Button up ordown.

Note

Press and hold ChannelButton up or down for fastchannel advance.

Note

You can push and hold theTalk Bu t ton to begin talki n ga n y t i m e.


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Note

If you push and hold theMode Button,the LCD dis-play will cycle through thedifferent functions.

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Programming Memory Locations continued

After selecting your Memory Channel andMain/Sub Channels, for immediate entrypress Talk Button.

or...

After selecting you Memory Channel andMain/Sub Channel,DONOT press any buttonsfor 10 seconds and your unit will automaticallyset the Memory and Main/Sub Channels. It willthen go to the NEW channel.

Press and release Lock Button to return toOperational Mode original Main Channel.

or...

Press and release Mode Button to proceedto next Function Mode (Scan).

ProgrammingMemoryLocations

Using MemoryLocations

Select desired memory location you wish torecall (0-9) by pushing Channel Button up or down.

Press and release Mode Button until ( )icon and a memory location flashes.

Memory Channel Recall/TalkTo recall a channel in memory:

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Press and hold Talk Button and talk. Yourradio will stay on this recalled location untilyou exit out of memory function mode.

Repeat step 2 for recalling other memorylocations.

To exit the Memory Mode and return toOperational Mode:

Press and release Mode Button.

Note

If Mode Button is pushedwhile listening/talking,programming will begin.See Programming MemoryLocations on page 22.

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Using Memory Locations continuedUsing MemoryLocations

NoteThe microTALK “zeros out”the subchannels to allowscanning of the main channels.

Scan FunctionScan FunctionTurn on microTALK. An audible “tone” willindicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go through a 3 second self-test and then go to Operational Mode.

Press and release Mode Button until ( )icon and Main Channel flashes.

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Press Channel Button up or down and theunit will begin scanning the main channels.

Unit will co ntinue to scan all main channels ands 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. Yourradio will return to operational mode on that channel.

or...

Press Channel Button up or down torescan the main channel.

or...

Proceed to subchannel scan on next page.

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Scan Function continuedScan Function

Press and release Mode Button and subchannel and scan icon will flash.

To scan subchannels:

Press and release Channel Button up or downand subchannel scanning begins and stopswhen an incoming transmission is detected.


Note

If you wish to proceed to then ext function mod e,p u s hand release Mode Bu t to n .( Pri va te Call Vo i ce Scra m b l e ) .

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Press and release Mode Button.

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 owill re t u rn to ope rational mode on that channel.

or...

Press Channel Button up or down to rescanthe main channel.

To exit the Scan Mode and return toOperational Mode:

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Memory Scan FunctionMe 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.

Turn on your microTALK 2 -way radio. An audi-ble “tone” will indicate the unit is on. The LCDwill go through a 3 second self test and thengo to operational mode.


Memory ScanFunction

Press and release Mode Button untilMEM/SCAN icon flashes.

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Press Channel Button up or down to beginthe scan mode.

The radio will stop at the first memory loca-tion for 1/2 second.

• If no signal is detected it will move on.

• If a signal is detected, it will stay at that loca-tion for 10 seconds. If you want to stay atthat location for more than 10 seconds, pressand release Talk Button.

Memory ScanFunction

Memory Scan Function continued

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Note

When you push and hold theTalk Bu t to n ,the unit will ex i tout to ope rational mod e. Ifa fter 10 seconds no select i o nis made,the unit will return too pe rational mod e.

Private Call (Voice Scrambling)Private Call ensures that no one can eavesdrop onyour conversation.

To engage the Private Call function:

Turn on microTalk. An audible “tone” willindicate the unit is on and then the LCD willgo through a 3 second self-test and then go to Operational Mode.

Press and release Mode Button until( ) icon flashes.

Private Call(VoiceScrambling)

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To leave Memory Scan, press and release theMode or Talk Button at any time.


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Note

When you push and holdthe Talk Bu t to n , the unit ex i t sout to ope rational mod e.

If,a fter 10 seconds no selec-tion is made, the unit willreturn to ope rational mod e.

Press Channel Button up or down to turn pri-vate call ON or OFF. To confirm status pressLock button.

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Private Call( Vo i c eS c r a m b l i n g )

Private Call (Voice Scrambling) continued Ringer/VibrateModes

continued

Ringer/Vibrate ModesYour microTALK will signal you that there is anincoming transmission with either a tone or avibration or both. To set for Ringer/Vibrate:

Turn on microTALK. An audible “tone” willindicate the unit is on and then the LCD will gothrough a 3 second self-test and then go toOperational Mode.

Press and release Mode Button untilicon flashes.

Press Channel Button up and down untilicon appears for Ringer Only Mode.


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After selecting the mode you desire push andrelease Lock Button or Mode Buttonto proceed to next function.

Ringer/Vibrate TestTo test the ringer/vibrate mode:

Turn on unit.

Press and hold Lock Button and CallButton simultaneously. Unit will ring, vibrate,or ring/vibrate for 4 seconds.

Note

Unit must be in operationalmode to test ring/vibrate.

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When you push and holdthe Talk Bu t to n , the unit ex i t sout to ope rational mod e.

If,a fter 10 seconds no selec-tion is made,the unit willreturn to ope rational mod e.

Ringer/Vibrate Modes continuedRinger/VibrateModes

Press and release Channel Button up andd own again and bo t h i cons will be displaye dfor Ringer and Vi b rate Mod e.

Press and release Channel Button up and downagain. icon appears for Vibrator Only Mode.


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Advanced Features

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Talk Confirmation Tone Indicator

To te m po ra rily eliminate the Talk Co n f i rm ation To n e :

Tone Setting

Press Mode Button until flashing

Press Channel Button up or down to turnOn or Off.

To set option:

Press Lock Button. This will immediatelyenter new setting;

Press Mode Button. This will enter new set-ting and go to new Function Mode;

Wait 10 seconds. It will go to OperationalMode with new setting.

Press Mode Button until flashing

Press Channel Button up or down to turnOn or Off .

To set option:

Press Lock Button. This will immediatelyenter new setting;

Press Mode Button. This will enter new set-ting and go to new Function Mode;

Wait 10 seconds. It will go to OperationalMode with new setting.


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Press and hold for one seco n d Lock Bu t to n .i con 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 sa 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.

NoteCall Button, Range ExtenderButton and Talk Button do not lock and are full yoperational while the unit is locked.

The unit cannot lock whilein Function Mode.

Lock FunctionThe purpose of the LOCK function is to lock mostbuttons to avoid accidental operation.

To engage the LOCK function:

Lock Function Dual Watch FunctionDual Watch allows you to simultane-ously monitor any two pre s e l e cte dFamily Radio Se rv i ce channels.

Select first channel and CTCSScode which you desire to DualWatch. (please see pages 6 and 7).

Dual WatchFunction

Dual WatchFunction

Dual Watch Function

Press and release Mode Bu t ton unt i li con flashes.

Pre s s Channel Bu t ton up and down tos e l e ct second channel.


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Dual WatchFunction

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Press Mode Bu t ton to set CTC S S .C TCSS 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.

Dual Watch Function Dual WatchFunction

To enter Dual Watch when the second channeland CTCSS are already stored, press theMode 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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microTalkRange

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microTalk 2-Way RadiosCan Make Life Easierand Safer

microTALK RangeYour micro TA L K Radio has a range of up to 2 miles.This effective range can be shor tened under some conditions.

Under flat, o pen co n d i-tions you will ex pe ri-e n ce the micro TA L K’smaximum ra n g e.

Range can be re d u ce dby buildings and fo l i a g ein the path of the signal.

Range will be furt h e rre d u ced by densefoliage and hilly te rra i n .

To achieve maximumrange the auto squelchcan be ove r ri d d e n .Re fer to MaximumRange Extender sect i o non page 14.

microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make LifeEasier and SaferAs you become familiar with your microTALKRadio you will find many of your own uses for the unit. Some suggestions include:

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.

Communicatingbe tween basement andf i r s t, s e cond or thirdf l oo r.


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microTalk 2-Way RadiosCan Make Life Easierand Safer

Holster-Belt Clip andDesk Stand

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The microTalk unit represents one of the mostadvanced FM two-way radios available.

1 462.5625 8 467.56252 462.5875 9 467.58753 462.6125 10 467.61254 462.6375 11 467.63755 462.6625 12 467.66256 462.6875 13 467.68757 462.7125 14 467.7125

Channel ChannelFRS Frequency FRS Frequency

Channel In MHz Channel In MHz

FrequencyRanges

01 67.0 Hz 21 136.5 Hz02 71.9 Hz 22 141.3 Hz03 74.4 Hz 23 146.2 Hz04 77.0 Hz 24 151.4 Hz05 79.7 Hz 25 156.7 Hz06 82.5 Hz 26 162.2 Hz07 85.4 Hz 27 167.9 Hz08 88.5 Hz 28 173.8 Hz09 91.5 Hz 29 179.9 Hz10 94.8 Hz 30 186.2 Hz11 97.4 Hz 31 192.8 Hz12 100.0 Hz 32 203.5 Hz13 103.5 Hz 33 210.7 Hz14 107.2 Hz 34 218.1 Hz15 110.9 Hz 35 225.7 Hz16 114.8 Hz 36 233.6 Hz17 118.8 Hz 37 241.8 Hz18 123.0 Hz 38 250.3 Hz19 127.3 Hz20 131.8 Hz

CTCSS CTCSSChannel Frequency Channel Frequency

microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make LifeEasier and Safer

Checking on travelingcompanions in another car.

Agree on a meetingspot after an event.

Holster/Belt Clip/Desk StandYour microTALK Radio comes with a custom mold-ed plastic holster. Its unique dual-function designenables 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


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0 163.275 5 162.4501 162.550 6 162.5002 162.400 7 162.5253 162.475 8 161.6504 162.425 9 161.775

Channel ChannelWeather Frequency Weather FrequencyChannel In MHz Channel In MHz

WeatherFrequencyRanges

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Caring for Your microTalk Radio

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 RadioThe microTALK 2-Way Radio will give you years of service if cared for properly.

Here are some suggestions:

Caring for Yo u rm i c ro TA L KR a d i o

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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 callCobra at 773.889.3087. Donot return the unit to theretailer.

Handle unit gently. Keep away from dust.


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COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that itsCOBRA FRS Radios, and the component parts thereof, willbe free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two (2) years from the date of first consumer pur-chase. 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 upondelivery to the COBRA factory Service Departmen t, 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 shipthe product for warranty service, but the return chargeswill be at Cobra's expense, if the product is repaired orreplaced under warranty.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply; 1) to anyproduct damaged by accident;2) in the event of misuse orabuse 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 residesoutside the U.S.A.

All implied wa rra nt i e s, including wa rra nties of m e rc h a nt a b i l i ty and fitness for a particular purpose a re limited in duration to the length of this wa rra nty.

CO B RA shall not be liable for any incident a l , co n s e q u e n-tial or other damages; i n c l u d i n g, without limitat i o n ,d a m-ages resulting from loss of use or cost of installat i o n .

Some states do not allow limitations on how long animplied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the e xclu-sion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-ages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Cobra ElectronicsCorporation

6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, Illinois 60707

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microTalk Specifications

I.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

A.GENERALCH=14 CHANNELS WITHIN 462-467 MHZ

B. RECEIVERUNIT

1. SENSITIVITYFOR 12 DB SINAD uV 0.25 FOR CALL SIG.DETECTION uV 0.2

2. MAX. AUDIO OUTPUT @10% THD MW 1003. 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 57. ADJACENT CH.REJECTION DB 55 8. INTERMODULATION REJECTION DB 55 9. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION DB 65

C.TRANSMITTER UNIT

1. EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER mW 500 2. CARRIER FREQ.STABILIT Y H Z 500 3. MODULATION LIMITING KHZ 2.54. CARRIER ATTACK TIME mS 80 5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE

@ 300 HZ DB -6@ 3000 HZ DB -6

6. AUDIO DISTORTION % 37. HUM and NOISE DB 35 8. TRANSIENT FREQ.BEHAVIOR

a) TX ON mS 30 b) TX OFF mS 5

D. POWER SUPPLY1. BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO) HR 24

2. BATTERY (4 x AAA) V 4.8 - 6.0


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Allow 4 to 6 weeks for deliver y. Offer valid in Continental U.S.only.

For credit card orders fill out orderform and fax to: 1.773.622.2269or call 1.773.889.3087(Press 1 from the main menu)8:00 am - 6:00 pm, M-F, CST.

Make check or money order (no stamps)payable to:Cobra ElectronicsAccessories Dept.6500 West Cortland St. Chicago, IL 60707

Shipping & Handling

Amount of Shipping/Order Handling

$25.00 and under $4.75

$25.01–$40.00 $6.95

$40.01–$80.00 $9.25

$80.01–$120.00 $10.25

$120.01–$160.00 $11.75

$160.01 and up $14.50For AK,HI and PR please addan additional $15.00 for UPSshipments.

Vox Headset/ Mic

VOX (Voice Operated Trans-mitter) provides hands- freeoperation.MA-VOX $49.95

Optional Accessories

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You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra DealerIf you wish, you can order directly from Cobra.

Order by phoneCall 1.773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a.m.-6 p.m. M-F CST.

Order by mail or faxPlease fill out order form on next page, and mail/fax directly to Cobra.Order over the Web:www.cobraelectronics.com

Ear Bud Mi c ro p h o n e

Mi n i a t u re microphone and ear-bud for pri va te liste n i n g.

M A-EBM $29.95

NiMH Rechargeable Battery PackHigh performanceRechargeable Nickel MetalHydride battery pack 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 9 . 9 5

Lapel Speaker/ Microphone

Remote speaker/microphone combination.

M A- S M $ 2 4 . 9 5

Replacement Belt Clip

FA- H R 3 $ 4 . 9 5


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

• High Ge a r™ Ac ce s s o ri e s

• Radar De te cto r s

• Sa fe ty Al e rt™

Traffic Wa rning Sys te m s

Nothing comes close to a Co b ra™

Notes


2 Way Radio with Weather AlertFRS 315 WX

O pe rating Instru ctions for your

“Ingenious Prod u cts for Easier Co m m u n i cat i o n .”

Cobra Electronics Corporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, IL 60707

Cobra Electronics Corp.© 2000Printed in Thailand

Part No. 480-290-P-001

For te c h n i cal assistance, please call our Au to m a ted Help Desk which can assist

you by answering 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 [email protected]

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 reproductionor 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 nameand 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 FirstClass Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,6500W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707.

6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchangeddepending 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.

If You Think You Need Service


The Family Radio Service Story

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The Family Radio Service StoryEver wish you could talk to someone who wasn’twithin earshot? Like contacting ski partners backat the lodge? Or letting a friend know how to findyou in a busy mall? Cobra’s microTalk radio is agreat way for friends or family to increase theirfun–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 easilyaccessed on your Cobra FRS radio. These chan-nels are in the UHF (Ultra High Frequency) bandwhich means great penetration through build-ings, thick forests, hills, and other dense structures.They are also FM (Frequency Modulation) signalswhich means crystal clear reception even incrowded noisy environments.

FCC Warnings

Replacement or substitution of transistors, regulardiodes or other parts of a unique nature, withparts other than those recommended by Cobra,may cause a violation of the technical regulationsof part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of TypeAcceptance 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 this Cobra microTalk 2-way Radio. Properly used, this Cobra productwill 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 - 8:00 pm CSTat: 773.889.3087

Automated TechnicalAssistance available 24 hours a day, seven daysa week.E-mail questions to:

[email protected]

Co b ra on the Wo rld Wide We b :Fre q u e n t ly As ked Qu e s t i o n s( FAQ) can be found on-line at:www.cobraelectronics.com

This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC rules. Operation is subject tothe condition that this device does notcause harmful interference.

Controls and Indicators

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1. Antenna

2. Microphone/Speaker Jack

3. On/Off Power Button

4. LCD Display Panel

5. Light/Max Range Button

6. Down/Up Volume Control

7. Speaker

8 . Battery Compartment

9. Talk Button

10. Call Button

11. Channel Select Button

12. Battery Charge Pads

13. Mode Key

14. Key Lock

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