Cobra Electronics FRS235 User Manual

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Operating Instructions for Your Cobra® microTALK®

2-WAY RADIO MODEL FRS 235

Guide d’utilisation du poste de radio

ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR MODÈLE FRS 235

microTALK® de COBRA®

Instrucciones de uso del

RADIO BIDIRECCIONAL MODELO FRS 235

Cobra® microTALK®

Nothing comes close to a Cobra

Rien n’est comparable à un Cobra

Nada se compara a Cobra

English, pages 1-8 Français, pages 9-16 Español, páginas 17-22

Cobra Electronics FRS235 User Manual

P R O D U C T F E AT U R E S

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Antenna

belt clip

ON-OFF/VOLUME switch

TALK

LOCK button

button

 

 

backlit LCD

 

display

LIGHT/MAX

MODE button

RANGE

CHANNEL

button

SELECT

 

CALL

buttons

 

button

 

speaker/

 

microphone

 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

FCC Warnings: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra®, may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE:

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1)this device may not cause interference, and

2)this device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

«IC» before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

LOCK tab

battery compartment

TALK

button

external speaker/ microphone jack

LIGHT/MAX

ON-OFF/VOLUME

RANGE button

switch

 

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I N T R O D U C T I O N

Product Features

Caring for Your

 

 

 

 

• TWO-WAY RADIO with up to a

microTALK® Radio

 

 

 

 

2 mile (3 km) range

Your microTALK® radio will give you years of

• 14 CHANNELS

trouble-free service if cared for properly. Here

• 38 CTCSS PRIVACY CODES

are a few suggestions: 1) Handle the radio

• BATTERY SAVER circuitry

gently, 2) Keep it away from dust, 3) Never

• WATER RESISTANT

put the radio in water or

in a damp place and

• CALL ALERT

4) Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.

• “ROGER BEEP” confirmation tone

Installing or

 

 

 

 

• AUTO SQUELCH

 

 

 

 

Replacing Batteries

 

 

 

 

• MAXIMUM RANGE extender

 

 

 

 

• LOCK button

1. Pull down the LOCK

 

 

 

 

LOCK tab

 

 

 

• BACKLIT LCD display

tab to remove the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE jack

battery compartment

 

 

 

 

• WRIST STRAP

2. Insert four AAA

 

 

 

 

Making Life Easier and Safer

batteries. (Always use

 

 

 

 

high quality alkaline

 

 

 

 

People have found lots of convenient and helpful

 

 

 

 

batteries.) Position

 

 

 

 

ways to use their microTALK® radios. Over time,

 

 

 

 

you’re bound to discover uses of your own. For

batteries according to

 

 

 

 

polarity markings.

 

 

 

 

example, you can...

 

 

 

 

• stay in touch with others while hiking,

(NOTE: See page 8 for

 

 

 

 

information about optional battery pack

bicycling, etc.

and desktop charger accessories.)

 

 

 

• keep track of family and friends in

 

 

 

Turning On Your

 

 

 

 

a shopping mall

 

 

 

 

• communicate between different floors

microTALK® Radio

 

 

 

 

of a building

1. Rotate the ON-

 

 

 

 

 

• talk with neighbors

 

 

 

 

 

OFF/VOLUME switch

 

 

 

 

 

• check with traveling companions in

 

 

ON-OFF/

 

 

clockwise to turn on

 

 

 

 

another car

 

 

 

 

the unit (and to adjust

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

• arrange a meeting spot at crowded

 

 

 

 

 

 

switch

 

 

the volume). An audible

 

 

 

 

public events

 

 

 

 

 

tone will indicate the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

radio is on.

 

 

 

 

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2

CALL button
LOCK button
MODE button

O P E R AT I O N

Battery Low

When battery power is low, the BATT LOW indicator will blink.

Auto Battery Save

Your microTALK® radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and POWER SAVER will appear in the display. This will not affect

the unit’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

Selecting a Channel

1. With the radio on, select any of the

14 channels by pushing

 

the CHANNEL UP or

 

CHANNEL DOWN

UP

button. (NOTE: Both

& DOWN

radios must be tuned

buttons

 

to the same channel to communicate.)

Selecting a CTCSS Privacy Code

CTCSS (Continous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce interference from other users on the channel.

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(NOTE: If you are using a privacy code, both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate. Each channel will remember the last privacy code you selected.)

To select a privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press and release the MODE button. Small numbers will flash next to the

channel in the LCD. 2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT

button up or down to select a privacy code. You can hold the button up or down for fast advance.

3. When your desired privacy code is displayed, press and release the MODE button, or do not push any buttons for 15 seconds.

Calling Another Person

To alert another person that you are calling: 1. Press and release the CALL button.

The other person will hear a 2-second ringing tone. You

cannot send or receive transmissions

during the 2-second call tone.

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Talking to

TALK button

Another Person

1. Press and hold the

 

TALK button.

 

2. With the

 

microphone about

 

2 inches (5 cm)

away

from your mouth,

2inches

 

speak in a normal voice.

 

3. Release the button

when you’re finished talking and listen for a response. You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the TALK button.

“Roger Beep” Confirmation Tone

Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the TALK button. This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak.

Listening for a Response

When you are finished talking:

1.Release the TALK button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK® is always in listening mode while the TALK button is not pressed.

2.Adjust the volume

by rotating the ON-

OFF/VOLUME switch. VOLUME switch

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Illuminating the Display

1. Press and release

LIGHT/MAX

the LIGHT/MAX

RANGE

RANGE button to

button

illuminate the display

 

for 10 seconds.

 

Using the Lock Function

The Lock function locks the CHANNEL and MODE buttons to prevent accidental operation. To use the Lock function:

1. While in Standby mode, press and hold the LOCK button for one second. The Lock icon will blink when the unit is locked. Buttons and switches

that are NOT locked are the CALL, LIGHT/ MAX RANGE, TALK

and ON-OFF/VOLUME, which are all fully functional while the unit is locked.

2. To "unlock" buttons, press and release the LOCK button again. The Lock icon disappears and all buttons will be unlocked.

Auto Squelch

Your microTALK® radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, or conditions, or if you’ve reached your maximum range limit.

3

4

LIGHT/MAX RANGE button

O P E R AT I O N

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Maximum Range Extender

microTALK® Range

You can temporarily turn off Auto Squelch, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio: 1. Press and hold the

LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for 5 seconds.

You will hear 2 beeps

indicating that Maximum Range Extender is on.

2. To turn Maximum Range Extender off, press and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for

1 second, or change channels.

Your microTALK® radio has a range of up to 2 miles (3 km). Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

In flat, open country your radio will operate at maximum range. Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can reduce the range. Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the signal.

Remember, you can achieve maximum

range by using Maximum Range Extender. See above for details.

External Speaker/

Microphone Jack

Your microTALK® radio can be fitted with an external speaker/microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. See page 8 for optional accessories. To attach an external speaker/microphone:

1.Open the SPKR/MIC tab on top of the unit.

2.Insert the plug into the SPKR/MIC jack.

external speaker/ microphone

SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE jack

LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY•CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN U.S.A.

 

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also

Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra® FRS

have other rights which vary from state to state.

Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply 1) to any product

defects in workmanship and materials for period of two

damaged by accident; 2) in the event of misuse or abuse of the

(2) years from the date of first consumer purchase. This

product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs;

warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser,

3) if the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed;

provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.

 

4) if the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.

Cobra® will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option,

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability

defective FRS radios, products or component parts upon delivery

and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to

to the Cobra® Factory Service Department, accompanied by proof

the length of this warranty. Cobra® shall not be liable for any

of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy

incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without

of a sales receipt.

 

limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship

installation.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied

the product for warranty service, but the return charges will

be at Cobra's expense, if the product is repaired or replaced

warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation

under warranty.

 

of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations

 

 

 

 

may not apply to you.

 

 

 

Customer Assistance

 

1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-

After reading this owner’s manual, if you have any questions

purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon

about installing or operating your microTALK® radio, or if you

of a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it

are missing any parts, please contact Cobra® first. Do not

cannot be returned.

return this product to the store. Cobra® Electronics offers the

2. Send the entire product.

following customer support services.

 

3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit.

• Automated Help Desk is available 24 hours

Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of

a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087.

where the unit is to be returned.

• Customer Service Operators are available at

4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit.

the same number 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST

If possible, use the original packing material.

Monday through Friday (except holidays).

5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such

• Questions can be faxed to 773-622-2269.

as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First Class Mail to avoid

• Technical assistance is available on-line in the

loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at

Corporation, 6500 W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707.

www.cobra.com or by e-mail to

 

6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will

productinfo@cobra.com.

 

either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model.

If your product should require factory service please

 

Please allow approximately 3-4 weeks before contacting

 

us for status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will

call Cobra

®

first before sending your unit in. This will ensure

 

automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge

the fastest turn-around time on your repair.

 

 

or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please

 

 

®

factory.

You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra

 

It will be necessary to furnish the following in order to

call 773-889-3087 for assistance.

 

have the product serviced and returned.

 

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