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How to Use Your Cobra

M i c ro Ta l k 2 - Way Radio

Features of This Product

• Two-way radio with

up to a 2 mile range

• 14 channels

• Backlit LCD

• Roger beep confirmation

tone

• Call feature

• SuperFlex™ antenna

• Speaker/Microphone

jacks

• Belt clip

• Wrist strap

Contents

Features..........................................................................1

Family Radio Service................................................A1

FCC Warnings

Included Accessories

Controls & Indicators................................................A2

Our Thanks to You......................................................A3

Customer Support ...................................................A3

Operating your microTALK

Battery Installation...................................................2

Turning On..................................................................3

Illuminating the Display ........................................3

Auto Squelch.............................................................4

Maximum Range Extender/Auto Monitor......4

Select Channel..........................................................5

Calling Another Party .............................................6

Talking To Another Party.......................................7

Roger Beep Confirmation Tone...........................8

Listening For Another Party.................................8

microTALK Range.....................................................9

Making Life Easier And Safer...............................10

microTALKSNAP Removable Front....................11

External Microphone/Speaker Jack...................12

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

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Summary of content (13 pages)

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FRS_120 12/29/00 2:19 PM Page 1 How to Use Your Cobra MicroTalk 2-Way Radio Contents Features ..........................................................................1 Family Radio Service ................................................A1 FCC Warnings Included Accessories Controls & Indicators................................................A2 Our Thanks to You......................................................A3 Customer Support ...................................................
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FRS_120 12/29/00 2:19 PM Page 2 Operation Operation Install Batteries Battery Installation Turning On Your microTALK Turning On Your microTALK Note Batteries are not included with microTALK 2-way radio. Always use 3 high quality AA alkaline batteries or optional battery pack (sold separately). Note Whenever the unit is on you can receive communications. 1 Turn the On/Off/Volume switch. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on.
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FRS_120 12/29/00 2:19 PM Page 4 Operation 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 Range Extender Select Channel 1 Select Channel Turn on the microTALK 2-Way Radio. Note Units must be tuned to the same channel number in order to communicate.
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FRS_120 12/29/00 2:19 PM Page 6 Operation Operation Calling Another Party Calling Another Party Talking To Another Party Talking To Another Party To alert another par ty that you wish to communicate: Note While the TALK button is depressed you cannot receive incoming calls. Note Both units must be ON and tuned to the same channel. Your incoming “Call”signal volume is dependent on the unit volume setting. 1 6 1 Push and hold TALK button. 2 The TX/RX indicator will be displayed.
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FRS_120 12/29/00 2:19 PM Page 8 Operation Operation Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the TALK button. microTALK Range microTALK Range Your microTALK Radio has a range of up to 2 miles. This effective range can be shor tened under some conditions. Note To achieve maximum range the auto squelch can be overridden. Refer to Maximum Range Extender section on page 4.
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FRS_120 12/29/00 2:19 PM Page 10 Making Life Easier and Safer microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make 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: 5. Checking on traveling companions in another car. 6. Agree on a meeting spot after an event. microTALK SNAP Removable Front microTALK SNAP Removable Front 1. Talking with fellow hikers. 3.
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FRS_120 12/29/00 2:19 PM Page 12 External Microphone/ Speaker Jack External Microphone/ Speaker Jack External Microphone/ Speaker Jack 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: Note External microphone/ speaker is not included with the unit. See page 19 for optional accessories. 1 12 Open Spkr/Mic tab on top of unit.
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FRS_120 12/29/00 2:19 PM Page 14 Caring for Your microTAL Radio Caring for Your microTALK Radio Caring for Your microTALK Radio The microTALK 2-Way Radio will give you years of service if cared for properly. Here are some suggestions: Note Modifying or tampering with the radio’s internal components can cause malfunction and will invalidate the warranty. If your radio is not performing as it should, please call Cobra at 773.889.3087. Do not return the unit to the retailer. 1. Handle unit gently.
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FRS_120 12/29/00 2:19 PM Page 16 microTALK Specifications microTALK Specifications C.TRANSMITTER I.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS A.FREQUENCIES CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT CH 1: 462.5625MHz CH2: 462.5875MHz CH 3: 462.6125MHz CH 4: 462.6375MHz CH 5: 462.6625MHz CH 6: 462.6875MHz CH 7: 462.7125MHz CH 8: CH 9: CH 10: CH 11: CH 12: CH 13: CH 14: 467.5625MHz 467.5875MHz 467.6125MHz 467.6375MHz 467.6625MHz 467.6875MHz 467.7125MHz B. RECEIVER 16 2. CARRIER FREQ.STABILIT Y UNIT mW +_ Hz 500 3.
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FRS_120 12/29/00 2:19 PM Page 18 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. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.
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FRS_120 12/29/00 2:19 PM Page 20 Accessory Order Form Shipping & Handling Amount of Order Shipping/ Handling $25.00 and under $25.01 - $40.00 $40.01 - $80.00 $80.01 - $120.00 $120.01 - $160.00 $160.01 and up $4.75 $6.95 $9.25 $10.25 $11.75 $14.50 For AK,HI and PR please add an additional $15.00 for UPS shipments. Item # Description Cost Ea. MA-VOX MA-EBM MA-SM FA-AA FA-CS FA-BC2 Vox Headset Mic Ear Bud Mic with PTT Lapel Speaker/ Microphone Battery Charger Replacement Belt Clip $49.95 $29.
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FRS_120 12/29/00 2:19 PM Page 21 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707 If You Think You Need Service Operating Instructions for your For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products. (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.
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FRS_120 12/29/00 2:19 PM Page 24 Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You 1. Antenna 2. Microphone/Speaker Jack 3. On/Off Volume Switch 1 2 4.L LCD Display Panel 5.? Light/Max Range Button 6. Channel Select Button 7. Speaker 8. Battery Compartment 1 9. Talk Button Customer Support Properly used, this Cobra product will give you years of reliable service. Should you encounter any problems with the product or not understand its many features, please refer to this owner’s manual.