Cobra FRS132C, FRS132 Service Manual

FRS132

2-WAY RADIO MODEL

Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra

™

English

Owner’s Manual

Printed in China Part No. 480-051-P

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Making Life Easier & Safer

Introduction

Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient and easy when using your microTALK

radio. Some of the many uses you will discover include:

Communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working; keeping track of family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with travel companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall.

Secure your microTALK

radio while on the go.

Carrying your microTALK

radio with you is

easy when using the belt clip or wrist strap. The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse,

or backpack. Simply squeeze the clip and place it where you prefer.

For Assistance In Canada or the U.S.A.

In this user’s manual, you should find all the information you need to operate your microTALK

radio. If you require further assistance

after reading this manual, Cobra

Electronics offers the following

customer assistance services:

Automated Help Desk

English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).

Customer Assistance Operators

English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).

Questions

English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).

Technical Assistance

English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions). English and Spanish. productinfo

@cobra.com (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside Canada, the U.S.A. or in French

Contact Your Local Dealer

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

Belt Clip

Wrist Strap

Customer Assistance

Battery

Compartment

Battery

Door Latch

BeltClip

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Product Features

Introduction

On/Off Power Button

Backlit LCD Display

Channel Up/ Down Buttons

Speaker/Microphone

Call Button

Light/Max Range Button

Antenna

Volume Up/ Down Button(s)

Mode/Lock

Button

Talk

Button

Speaker/ Microphone

Jack

Industry Canada Notice: Operation is subject to the following two (2) 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.

Important FCC Licensing Information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.

Wrist Strap

Connector

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Product Features

Introduction

Features

• Two-Way Radio

With a range up to three (3) kilometers (2 miles).

• 14 Channels

• 38 Privacy Codes

• UHF FM Frequencies

• Backlit LCD Display

• Call Alert

• Key Lock Button

• “Roger Beep”

Selectable On/Off confirmation tone.

• Battery/Power Saver

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum Range Extender

• Speaker/ Microphone Jack

• Belt Clip

• Wrist Strap

Caring for Your microTALK®Radio

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Your microTALK®radio will give you years of trouble-free service if cared for properly. Handle the radio gently. Keep the radio away from dust. Never put the radio in water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.

Batteries

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To Install or Replace Batteries:

1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.

2. Pull up on the Battery Door Latch to remove the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert four (4) AAA batteries. (Always use high quality alkaline batteries.) Position batteries according to polarity markings.

4. Replace Battery Compartment cover and belt clip.

Contact your local Cobra

dealer or

Cobra

directly for optional battery pack

and desktop charger accessories.

Insert Batteries

Pull Up Lock Tab

Remove Belt Clip

Backlit LCD Display

Receive (RX)/ Transmit (TX) Icon

Lock

Icon

Roger Beep Icon

Battery Low Icon

Main Channel

Numbers

CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

Tur ning On Your microTALK®Radio

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To Turn On Your Radio:

1. Press and hold the Power button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is On.

Your microTALK

radio is now in Standby Mode,

ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby Mode except when the Talk or Call buttons are pressed.

Battery Low

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When battery power is low, the Battery Low icon will blink. Your batteries should be replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries.

Battery/Power Saver

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Your microTALK®radio has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within ten (10) seconds, the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save Mode. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

Communicating with Another Person

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To Talk To Another Person:

1. Press and hold the Talk button.

2. With the microphone about five (5) centimeters (2 inches) from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.

3. Release the Talk button when you are finished talking and listen for a response.

You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button.

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.

Mode Functions

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Press and release the Mode/Lock button to scroll through the Mode functions. In Mode Function, you can set Privacy Codes and turn “Roger Beep” On or Off.

The Mode/Lock button has dual functions. Press and release to enter Mode Function. Press and hold to enter Lock Function.

See CTCSS Privacy Codes below and Lock Function on page 8 for more details.

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Using Your Radio

Operation

On/Off Power

Battery Low

Talk Button

5 cm (2 inches) From Mouth

Mode/Lock Button

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Using Your Radio

Channels

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To Select a Channel:

1. With the radio On, select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.

CTCSS Privacy Codes

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CTCSS (Continuous 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.

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/Lock button until the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the LCD.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance.

3. When your desired privacy code is displayed: a. Press the Mode/Lock button to enter the new

setting and proceed to “Roger Beep” selection.

b. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the

new setting and return to Standby Mode.

The Mode/Lock button has dual functions. Press and release to enter Mode Function. Press and hold to enter Lock Function.

Listening for a Response

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When You are Finished Talking:

1. Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK

radio is always in

Standby Mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed.

Operation

Select Privacy Code

Channel Select

Listening

Mode/Lock Button

Privacy Codes

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Using Your Radio

Operation

Volume

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To Adjust the Volume:

1. Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button.

A double beep sound is used to indicate the minimum and maximum volume levels (1 through 8).

Call Button

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To Alert Another Person That You Are Calling:

1. Press and release the Call button.

The other person will hear a two (2) second ringing tone. You cannot send or receive transmissions during the two (2) second call tone.

“Roger Beep” Confirmation Tone

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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. This feature can be turned On or Off.

When turning On your microTALK

radio for the first

time, “Roger Beep” will be On.

To Turn “Roger Beep” On or Off:

1. Press and release the Mode/Lock button until the “Roger Beep” icon flashes. The current On or Off setting is displayed.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select “Roger Beep” On or Off.

3. a. Press the Mode/Lock button to enter the new

setting and return to Standby Mode.

b Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter

the new setting and return to Standby Mode.

The setting you select will be saved when you turn your radio Off and On again. When the “Roger Beep” is On, the “Roger Beep” icon will be displayed.

Display Illumination

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To Illuminate Your Display:

1. Press the Light/Max Range button to illuminate the display for ten (10) seconds.

Call Button

Roger Beep Icon

Roger Beep Off

Light/Max Range

Volume Select

Volume Level

Mode/Lock Button

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