Operating Instructions for your 2 Way Radio FRS 220 Nothing comes close to a Cobra™
How to Use Your Cobra® 2-Way Radio The Family Radio Service Story The Family Radio Service Story Contents 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 220 is a great way for friends or family to increase their fun–and safety–by staying in touch while on the go. Features ..........................................................................
Controls and Indicators Our Thanks to You 1. Antenna Thank you for purchasing the Cobra® FRS 220 2-way Radio. Properly used, this Cobra® product will give you many years of reliable service. 2. Microphone/Speaker Jack 3. On/Off Power Button 2 1 Customer Support 4.L LCD Display Panel 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.
Operation Operation Turning On Your microTALK® Install Batteries Battery Installation Turning On Your microTALK® HOLD Note Always use high quality alkaline or NiMH batteries. Note Whenever the unit is on you can receive communications. Incorrect positioning can damage both the batteries and the unit. -+-+ Only the Cobra® NiMH battery (Part #FA-BP) pack can be recharged. 1 +-+- See Accessories on page 19.
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 Main Channel (1-14) 1 Select Main Channel Turn on the microTALK® 2-Way Radio. Note Units must be on same channel and privacy code to communicate. Note Channels 8-12 generally are less used and give better results for communications in most areas.
Operation Operation Battery Low Note When battery capacity is at the 1/4 level it is recommended that you replace alkaline batteries or recharge your NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack. Battery Low Calling Another Party When in normal use the icon may begin flashing. This is a warning to you that the batteries are getting low. To alert another party that you wish to communicate: Calling Another Party Replace alkaline batteries as soon as possible and/or recharge NiMH battery pack.
Operation Operation Note Your incoming “Call” signal level is dependent on your unit volume setting. Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the TALK button. 3 Talking To Another Party This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it’s OK for them to begin talking. Push and release CALL button. The unit you are calling will hear a two second ringing tone.
Operation Operation microTALK® Range Lock Function Lock Function Note Call button, Range Extender button and Talk button do not lock and are fully operational while the unit is locked. The purpose of the LOCK function is to lock most buttons to avoid accidental operation. To engage the LOCK function: microTALK® Range Your microTALK® Radio has a range of up to 2 miles. This effective range can be shortened under some conditions. Note To achieve maximum range the auto squelch can be overridden.
Making Life Easier and Safer microTALK® 2-Way Radio Can Make Life Easier and Safer Making 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. 1. Talking with fellow hikers. 2. Keeping track of the kids in a shopping mall. 3. Communicating between basement and first, second or third floor. 4.
External Microphone/ Speaker Jack External Microphone/ Speaker Jack Caring for Your External Microphone/Speaker Jack Caring for Your microTALK® Radio Your microTALK® 2-Way Radio can be fitted with an external microphone/speaker, freeing your hands for other tasks. The microTALK® 2 Way Radio will give you years of service if cared for properly.
Specifications Frequency Ranges Specifications C. RECEIVER I. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS A. FREQUENCIES CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT FRS Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Channel Frequency in MHz 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 FRS Channel 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Channel Frequency in MHz 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 B. SUBCHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS CTCSS Channel 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 16 CTCSS Frequency Channel Frequency 67.0 Hz 71.
Limited Two Year Warranty Optional Accessories Wa ar rra nty 2 Ye 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.
Accessory Order Form Item # 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. Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount MA-EBM Ear Bud Mic with PTT MA-VOX Vox Headset Mic MA-SM Lapel Speaker/ Microphone FA-HR1 Replacement Holster FA-CR Charger FA-BP Battery Prices subject to change without notice.
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