Operating Instructions for your 2-Way Radio FRS 225 WW LO TTLO BA BATT lock Nothing comes close to a Cobra™ mode
How to Use Your Cobra® 2-Way Radio Family Radio Service Family Radio Service 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 225 is a great way for friends or family to have fun and be safe by staying in touch while on the go. Features ..........................................................................1 Family Radio Service ......................
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.
Operation Operation Turning On Your microTALK® Install Batteries Battery Installation Turning On Your microTALK® TURN SWITCH Note Batteries are not included with microTALK® 2-way radio. Always use 3 high quality AA alkaline batteries or optional battery pack (sold separately). Only the Cobra® NiMH battery (Part #FA-AA) pack can be recharged. Note Whenever the unit is on you can receive communications. BATT LOW lock 1 mode Turn the On/Off/Volume switch.
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 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 Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Calling Another Party Calling Another Party To alert another party that you wish to communicate: Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the TALK button. BATT LOW BATT LOW lock Note Both units must be ON and tuned to the same channel. lock mode mode call call Your incoming “Call” signal volume is dependent on the unit volume setting. 1 Push and release call CALL button.
Operation 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. microTALK® Range 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 Radios Can Make Life Easier and Safer microTALK® 2-Way Radios 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 1. Talking with fellow hikers. 2. Keeping track of the kids in a shopping mall.
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, 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. 2 Insert plug into the Spkr/Mic jack.
Caring for Your Caring for Your microTALK® Radio 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. 14 2. Keep away from dust. 3.
Specifications Specifications C. TRANSMITTER I. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS A. FREQUENCIES CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT CH 1: 462.5625MHz CH 2: 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. STABILITY UNIT mW +_ Hz 3. MODULATION LIMITING KHz 2.5 4. CARRIER ATTACK TIME mS 30 5.
UALITY SEAL Limited Two Year Warranty r Warr ea ty an 2Y 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.
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