Cobra FRS 110 User Manual

2-Way Radio

Operating Instructions for your

Nothing comes close to a Cobra™

FRS 110

The Family Radio Service Story

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 110
is a great way for friends or family to increase
their fun–and safety–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. Holster/Belt Clip/Desk Stand

The Family Radio Service Story

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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 static-free
radio with up to a 2
mile range

• 14 channels

•SuperFlex™ antenna

•Holster belt clip

•Roger beep confirmation
tone

•Backlit LCD

•Speaker/Microphone
jacks

Contents

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

The FRS Story ................................................................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

Auto Battery Save.....................................................5

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

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

Talk Confirmation Tone ..........................................8

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

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

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

Holster-Belt Clip/Desk Stand................................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

Controls and Indicators

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1. Antenna

2. Microphone/Speaker

Jack

3. On/Off Power Button

4.LLCD Display Panel

5.? Light/Max Range Button

6. Down/Up Volume

Control

7. Speaker

8. Battery Compartment

9. Talk Button

10. Call Button

11. Channel Select Button

12. Charge Pads

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Thank you for purchasing the Cobra® FRS 110
2-way Radio. Properly used,this Cobra® product
will give you many years of reliable service.

Customer Support

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

A3

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

Push and hold the POWER button for

2 seconds. An audible “tone”will indicate the
unit is on.

Operation

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Turning On Your microTALK®

Note

Whenever the unit is on
you can receive
communications.

Turning
On Your
microTALK

®

Illuminating the Display

Illuminating
the Display

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

Pull lock tab down
to remove battery
cover.

Insert four “AAA”
batteries. Position
batteries according
to polarity markings.

Operation

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Note

Always use high quality
alcaline batteries.

When batteries are low the

indicator will blink.

Install Batteries

Battery
Installation

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Select any of the 14 channels by moving the
channel button up or down.

Select Channel

Turn on the microTALK® 2-Way Radio.

Operation

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Note

The Auto Battery Save
Circuit does not effect the
unit’s ability to receive
incoming transmissions.

Select
Channel

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Auto Battery Save

Your FRS 110 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
will be shown in the display.

Auto Battery
Save

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 territory.

Auto Squelch

Maximum
Range
Extender

Maximum Range Extender

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

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.To return to normal operation,
momentarily press the Maximum Range
Extender button again or change channels.

Operation

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Note

While the TALK button is
depressed you cannot
receive incoming calls.

Note

Your incoming “Call” signal
level is dependent on your
unit volume setting.

Talking To
Another Party

Push and release CALL button.The unit you
are calling will hear a two second ringing tone.

Talking To Another Party

Hold mic about
2 inches from
mouth. Speak in
a normal voice.

Release TALK
button and listen
for response.

Push and hold
TALK button.

The TX/RX indicator
will be displayed.

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Operation

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Calling Another Party

To alert another party that you wish to
communicate:

Turn on your microTALK® 2-way radio.

An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on.

Select a channel
by pushing the
CHANNEL button
up or down.

Calling
Another
Party

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Operation

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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.Refer to
Maximum Range Extender
section on page 4.

microTALK

®

Range

1. Under flat, open
conditions you
will experience
the microTALK®’s
maximum range.

2. Range can be
reduced by
buildings and
foliage in the
path of the signal.

3. Range will be
further reduced by
dense foliage and
hilly terrain.

Operation

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Roger Beep
Confirmation
Tone

Listening For Another Party

When finished talking:

Listening For
Another Party

Release TALK button to receive incoming
transmissions.

Your microTALK® is always in listening mode
when the TALK button is not pressed.

Adjust volume by pushing
DOWN/UP buttons.

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Note

While the TALK button
is depressed you cannot
receive incoming calls.

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’s OK for them to begin
talking.

Roger Beep Confirmation Tone

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5. Checking on
traveling
companions in
another car.

6. Agree on a meeting
spot after an event.

Holster/Belt Clip/Desk Stand

Your microTALK® Radio comes with a custom
molded plastic holster.Its unique dual-function
design enables it to act as a handy desktop
storage unit, as well as easily attaching to your
belt for maximum convenience and portability.

1. Desk Stand 2. Belt Clip

Holster­Belt Clip and
Desk Stand

Making Life Easier and Safer

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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:

microTALK

®

2-Way Radio
Can Make
Life Easier
and Safer

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. Talking to a
neighbor or a
friend.

External Microphone/

Speaker Jack

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Insert plug into the Spkr/Mic jack.

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External Microphone/
Speaker Jack

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Note

If external microphone/
speaker is not included with
the unit. See Accessories on
page 19 for available units.

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:

External
Microphone/
Speaker Jack

Open Spkr/Mic tab on top of unit.

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3. Never place the
unit in water or in
a moist place.

4. Avoid exposure
to extreme
temperatures.

Caring for Your microTALK® Radio

The microTALK® 2 Way Radio will give you years
of service if cared for properly.

Here are some suggestions:

Caring for Your microTAL Radio

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Caring
for Your
microTALK

®

Radio

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. 2. Keep away
from dust.

C. TRANSMITTER

UNIT NOMINAL

1. EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER mW 500

2. CARRIER FREQ. STABILITY Hz 200

3. MODULATION LIMITING KHz 2.5

4. CARRIER ATTACK TIME mS 30

5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE
@ 300 HZ dB -10
@ 2500 HZ dB 4

6. AUDIO DISTORTION % 3

7. HUM NOISE dB 38

8. TRANSIENT FREQ. BEHAVIOR
a) TX ON mS 30
b) TX OFF mS 5

D. POWER SUPPLY

1. BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO) HR 24

2. BATTERY V 4.2 - 6.0

Specifications

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Specifications

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I. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. FREQUENCIES

CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT

CH 1: 462.5625MHz CH 8: 467.5625MHz
CH 2: 462.5875MHz CH 9: 467.5875MHz
CH 3: 462.6125MHz CH 10: 467.6125MHz
CH 4: 462.6375MHz CH 11: 467.6375MHz
CH 5: 462.6625MHz CH 12: 467.6625MHz
CH 6: 462.6875MHz CH 13: 467.6875MHz
CH 7: 462.7125MHz CH 14: 467.7125MHz

B. RECEIVER

UNIT NOMINAL

1. SENSITIVITY
FOR 12 DB SINAD dBm -119
FOR CALL SIG. DETECTION dB m -121

2. MAX. AUDIO OUTPUT @10% THD mW 150

3. MAX. S/N RATIO @ 1mV RF INPUT dB 45

4. SQUELCH
a) SENSITIVITY dB m -121
b) ATTACK TIME mS 120
c) CLOSING TIME mS 200

5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP.
@ 300 HZ dB -15
@ 2500 HZ dB -10

6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW +/-KHZ 5

7. ADJACENT CH. REJECTION dB 60

8. INTERMODULATION REJECTION dB 65

9. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION dB 65

Vox Headset Mic

VOX (Voice Operated
Transmitter) headset and
microphone allows
hands-free operation.
MA-VOX

Optional Accessories

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You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra® Dealer

If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra®.

Order by phone

Call 773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F CST.

Order by mail or fax

Call 773.889.3087 for pricing. Fill out order form on next page, and mail/fax directly to Cobra®.

Order over the Web

www.cobra.com

Ear Bud Mic with PTT

Compact earbud and microphone
with Push-to-Talk switch.
MA-EBM

Lapel Speaker/Microphone

Remote microphone/speaker
with Push-to-Talk switch.
MA-SM

Replacement Holster

FA-HR1

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2 Port Desktop Charger

Charges two microTALK® radios
or two NiMH battery packs.
FA- CR

NiMH Rechargeable
Battery Pack

High performance Nickel
Metal Hydride battery pack for
multiple charging.
FA-BP

Limited Two Year Warranty

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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.

COBRA® will, without charge, repair or replace,at its
option, defective FRS radios, products or component parts
upon delivery to the COBRA® factory Service Department,
accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer
purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship
the product for warranty service, but the return charges
will be at Cobra®'s expense, if the product is repaired or
replaced under warranty.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply;

1) to any product damaged by accident; 2) in the event of
misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of
unauthorized alterations or repairs; 3) if the serial number
has been altered, defaced or removed; 4) if the owner of
the product resides outside the U.S.

All implied warranties,including warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.

COBRA® shall not be liable for any incidental,
consequential or other damages; including, without
limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of
installation.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,so
the above limitations may not apply to you.

Cobra® Electronics
Corporation

6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago,Illinois 60707 USA

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Accessory Order Form

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Please print clearly

Name
Address (No P.O. Box)
City State Zip
Telephone ( )
Credit Card No. Exp. Date

Customer Signature

Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover

Allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery. Offer valid in Continental U.S. only.

For credit card orders fill out order
form and fax to: 773.622.2269
or call 773.889.3087
(Press 1 from the main menu)
8:00 am - 6:00 pm, M-F, CST.

Make check or money order
(no stamps) payable to:
Cobra® Electronics
Accessories Dept.
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60707

Subtotal
(Tax if applicable)
Shipping/handling

Total

Tax Table

Illinois residents add 8.75%
Indiana residents add 5%
Michigan residents add 6 %
Ohio residents add 5%
Wisconsin residents add 5%

Prices subject to change without notice.

FA-HR1 Replacement Holster
MA-VOX Vox Headset Mic
MA-EBM Ear Bud Mic with PTT
MA-SM Lapel Speaker/ Microphone
FA-BP Battery
FA-CR Charger

Item # Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount

Shipping & Handling

Amount of Shipping/
Order Handling

$25.00 and under $4.75
$25.01–$40.00 $6.95
$40.01–$80.00 $9.25
$80.01–$120.00 $10.25
$120.01–$160.00 $11.75
$160.01 and up $14.50

For AK, HI and PR please add
an additional $15.00 for
UPS shipments.

Cobra® Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60707 USA

© 2002 Cobra® Electronics Corporation
Printed in China

Part No. 480-407-P-001

For technical assistance,please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist

you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra® products.

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24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number

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Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at

www.cobra.com or by e-mail to [e-mail]

If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087

“If your product should require factory service please call Cobra® first before sending your

unit in.This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.”

You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra® factory. It will be necessary to furnish the
following in order to have the product serviced and returned.

1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction
or carbon or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned.

2. Send the entire product.

3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit. Include a typed or clearly print name
and address of where the unit is to be returned.

4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit.If possible, use the original packing material.

5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or
First Class Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra® Factory Service, Cobra® Electronics Corporation,
6500 West Cortland Street,Chicago, IL 60707USA.

6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged
depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for
status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the
repair charge or replacement charge.If you have any questions, please call 773.889.3087 for
assistance.

If You Think You Need Service

The Cobra® line of quality products
also includes:

•Citizens Band Radios

•microTALK® Radios

•Radar/Laser Detectors

• GPS

•SafetyAlert®
Traffic Warning Systems

•Accessories

• HighGear™ Accessories

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™