Cobra 2-Way Radio, microTALK FRS 120 Operating Instructions Manual

2-Way Radio

Operating Instructions for your

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FRS 120

Family Radio Service

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 120
is a great way for friends or family to have fun and
be safe 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. These channels are in the UHF
(Ultra High Frequency) band which means great
penetration through buildings, thick forests, hills,
and other dense structures.They are also FM
(Frequency Modulation) signals which means
crystal clear reception even in crowded, noisy
environments.

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.

Included with your microTALK®

1. Belt Clip

2. Wrist Strap

3. Two microTALK® SNAP™™ removable fronts.

Family Radio Service

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How to Use Your Cobra

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2-Way Radio

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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

microTALK® SNAP™ 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

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra® FRS 120
2-Way Radio.Your microTALK® radio comes with
the new microTALK® SNAP™ removable front,
which allows you to customize the appearance
of your radio! Several color choices are included
with your purchase. For instructions on removing
the microTALK® SNAP™ front, see page 11.
For additional color choices available as
accessories (sold separately), please see the
brochure and order form included.

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.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 - 6:00 pm CST
at: 773.889.3087

Automated Technical
Assistance available 24
hours a day,seven days a
week. E-mail questions to:
[e-mail]

Cobra® on the World Wide
Web: Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ) can be
found on-line at:
www.cobra.com

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Controls and Indicators

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1. Antenna

2. Microphone/Speaker

Jack

3. On/Off Volume Switch

4.LLCD Display Panel

5.? Light/Max Range Button

6. Channel Select Button

7. Speaker

8. Battery Compartment

9. Talk Button

10. Call Button

11. microTALK® SNAP™

Removeable Front

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Turn the On/Off/Volume switch. An audible
“tone”will indicate the unit is on.

Pull lock tab down
to remove battery
cover.

Insert three “AA”
batteries. Position
batteries according
to polarity markings.

Operation

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Operation

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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

When batteries are low the

indicator willblink.

Note

Visit Cobra® Electronics
(www.cobra.com) for
information about optional
battery pack and desktop
charger accessories.

Install Batteries

Battery
Installation

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Turning On Your microTALK®

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TURN
SWITCH

Note

Whenever the unit is on
you can receive
communications.

Turning
On Your
microTALK

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Illuminating the Display

Illuminating
the Display

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Push and release LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button to illuminate display for ten seconds.

Select any of the 14 channels by pushing the
channel up or down buttons.

Select Channel

Turn on the microTALK® 2-Way Radio.

Operation

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Select
Channel

Note

Units must be tuned to the
same channel number in
order to communicate.

Operation

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Note

To learn more about the
range of your microTALK®,
see page 9.

Range is dependent on
battery condition and
geographic terrain.

Auto Squelch

Maximum
Range
Extender

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Maximum Range Extender

Auto Squelch can be temporarily removed to allow
all signals to enter (Maximum Range Extender).

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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.

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Push and hold LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button to allow all signals to enter.

Auto Monitor

Auto Monitor

When the signal you want to hear is consistently
weak, you may place the radio in Maximum
Range mode without having to constantly hold
the button: Press and hold the Maximum Range
Extender button for five seconds.Two beeps
confirm Auto Monitor is on.To return to normal
operation, momentarily press the Maximum Range
Extender button again or change channels.