Cobra FRS307 Service Manual

Operating Instructions for Your Cobra® microTALK®

2-WAY RADIO MODEL FRS 307

Guide d’utilisation du poste de radio

ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEUR MODÈLE FRS 307

RADIO BIDIRECCIONAL MODELO FRS 307

microTALK® de COBRA®

Instrucciones de uso del

Cobra® microTALK®

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PRODUCT FEATURES

Antenna

LOCK button

CALL button

ON-OFF/ POWER button

TALK button

LIGHT/MAX RANGE 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

, may cause a violation of the technical regulations

Cobra 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.

MODE button

backlit LCD display

VOLUME UP & DOWN buttons

CHANNEL SELECT buttons

LOCK tab

TALK button

LIGHT/MAX RANGE button

belt clip

battery compartment

external speaker/ microphone jack

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battery charger pads

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Product Features

• TWO-WAY RADIO with up to a 2 mile (3 km) range

• 14 CHANNELS

• 38 CTCSS PRIVACY CODES

• UHF FM frequencies

• BACKLIT LCD display

• EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE jack

• 10 MEMORY LOCATIONS

• FULL CHANNEL/CTCSS SCAN

• MEMORY SCAN

• DUAL WATCH

• MAXIMUM RANGE extender

• 5 CALL SIGNAL SELECTIONS

• VOX MODE for hands-free transmissions

• selectable "ROGER BEEP" confirmation tone

• selectable KEYSTROKE TONES

• AUTO SQUELCH

• CALL ALERT

• BATTERY SAVER circuitry

• LOCK button

• BELT CLIP

• WRIST STRAP

• WATER RESISTANT

OPERATION

Installing or Replacing Batteries

1. Pull down the LOCK tab to remove the

battery compartment cover.

Lock tab

2. Insert four AAA batteries. (Always use high

quality alkaline batteries.) Position batteries according to polarity markings.

(NOTE: See page 16 for information about optional battery pack and desktop charger accessories.)

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Turning On Your microTALK®Radio

1. Press and hold the ON/OFF POWER

button for 2 seconds. A series of audible tones will indicate the radio is on.

ON-OFF/POWER button

2. Your microTALK

is now in Standby mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the TALK, CALL, or MODE buttons are pressed. (For Advanced Features accessed through the MODE button, see page 7.)

Illuminating the Display

1. Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE

button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.

LIGHT/MAX RANGE button

Battery Indicator

When only one segment of the battery indicator is blinking, the battery power is low and you should recharge your battery pack or change your AAA alkaline batteries.

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 button.

CHANNEL DOWN

(NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.)

CHANNEL UP

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. (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 main channel, press and

release the MODE button. A small number will flash next to the channel in the LCD.

MODE button

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.

CHANNEL DOWN

CHANNEL UP

3. When your desired privacy code is displayed,

press and release the LOCK button or press the MODE button to enter selection and go to the next function.

LOCK button

MODE button

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.

CALL button

You cannot send or receive transmissions during the 2-second call tone. (See page 13 for instructions on how to select between 5 call tone settings.)

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Talking to Another Person

1. Press and

hold the TALK button.

2. With the microphone

about 2 inches (5 cm) from your mouth, 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.

TALK button

2 inches away

“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

NOTE:

for them to speak. (

The Roger Beep can

be turned off and on, see page 12.)

Listening for a Response

When you are finished talking:

1. Release the TALK button to receive incoming

transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the TALK, CALL, or MODE buttons are pressed.

2. Adjust the volume by pressing and holding

the VOLUME UP or DOWN buttons.

Auto Squelch

Your microTALK®radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain, conditions, or if you’ve reached your maximum range limit. (NOTE: To learn more about the range of your microTALK

radio,

see page 13.)

Maximum Range Extender

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.

LIGHT/MAX RANGE button

2. To turn Maximum Range Extender off,

press and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for 1 second, or change channels.

Using the Lock Function

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

1. While in Standby mode, press and hold

the LOCK button for one second.

LOCK button

The Lock icon will be visible when the unit is locked.

Buttons that are NOT locked are the CALL, VOLUME, LIGHT/MAX RANGE, and TALK buttons, 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.

External Speaker/ Microphone Jack

Your microTALK®radio can be fitted with an external speaker/microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. See page 32 for optional accessories. To attach an external speaker/microphone:

1. Open the SPKR/MIC tab on top of

the unit.

external microphone speaker

speaker/microphone jack

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

Using the MODE button

The MODE button allows you to use and program the various functions of your

radio. If you press and hold the

microTALK MODE button, the LCD will cycle through the different functions.

MODE button

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Using VOX Mode

In VOX mode, your microTALK®can be used "hands-free," automatically transmitting when you speak. To turn VOX mode on and off:

1. Press the MODE button until the VOX icon

flashes and the current setting ("on" or "off") is displayed.

MODE button

2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or

down to turn VOX mode on or off.

CHANNEL DOWN

3. Press and release the LOCK button to enter

the new setting, or press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

LOCK button

MODE button

CHANNEL UP

Setting the VOX Sensitivity Level

You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. To set the sensitivity:

1. Press the MODE button until the VOX

icon flashes and the number for the current sensitivity level is displayed next to the letter L (level 5 = most sensitive, level 1 = least sensitive).

MODE button

2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or

down to change the setting.

CHANNEL DOWN

3. Press and release the LOCK button to enter

the new setting, or press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

CHANNEL UP

Programming Memory Locations

Your microTALK®radio has 10 memory locations (0-9) for storing your most frequently used channels and privacy codes. To program locations:

1. Push the MODE

button until the Memory icon and the memory location flashes.

2. Select the memory

location you wish to change by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down.

3. Press and release the

MODE button again. The Memory icon and the main channel number will flash.

MODE button

Select the main channel you wish to store by

pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down.

MODE button

CHANNEL SELECT button

5. Press the MODE button again to store the

main channel in memory and move to privacy code selection. The privacy code number begins flashing and the Memory icon continues to flash.

MODE button

6. Select the privacy code (0-38) you

wish to store by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down.

7. Press the TALK button

to transmit on your selected channel and

TALK button

privacy code, which will be stored into the memory location you are using.

8. Press and release the LOCK button to

return to Standby mode at your new memory location, or press and release the MODE button to save the memory location and proceed to other functions.

LOCK button

MODE button

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Recalling Memory Locations

To recall a channel you have stored in a memory location:

1. Press the MODE button until the Memory

icon and a memory location flashes.

MODE button

2. Select your desired

memory location

CHANNEL SELECT button

by pushing the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down. Press the LOCK button to enter your selection. To

LOCK button

go on to the next function without selecting a memory location, press the MODE button.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to recall other

memory locations.

Using the Scan Function

Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan main channels (1-14), the privacy codes (0-38) within one main channel, or memory locations.

To scan main channels:

1. Press the MODE button until the Scan icon

and main channel number flashes.

MODE button

2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up

or down and the unit will begin scanning the main channels. (NOTE: The unit “ignores” privacy codes while scanning main channels.)

3. The radio will continue to scan all main

channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. The unit will remain on that channel for 10 seconds. During that time you can:

a) Press and hold the TALK button and talk. The radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode.

b) Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to resume scanning main channels.

c) Press the MODE button to proceed to privacy code scanning (see following page).

If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically resume scanning main channels.

Using the Scan Function (continued)

To scan privacy codes:

1. While in Standby mode, press the

CHANNEL SELECT button up or down to choose the main channel you wish to scan.

CHANNEL SELECT button

2. Press the MODE button until the Scan

icon and the privacy code number flashes.

MODE button

3. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button

up or down and the unit will begin scanning privacy codes within the main channel you selected.

4. The radio will continue to scan privacy

codes and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. The unit will remain on that code for 10 seconds. During that time you can:

a) Press and hold the TALK button and talk. The radio will remain on that channel and privacy code, then return to Standby mode.

b) Push the CHANNELSELECT button up or down to resume scanningprivacy codes.

c) Press the MODE button to proceed to memory location scanning.

MODE button

TALK button

CHANNEL SELECT

button

If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically resume scanning privacy codes.

To scan memory locations:

1. Press the MODE button until the Scan icon,

Memory Location icon and memory location number flashes.

MODE button

2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or

down and the unit will begin scanning memory locations.

CHANNEL DOWN

CHANNEL UP

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3. The radio will continue to scan all memory

locations and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. The unit will remain on that location for 10 seconds. During that time you can:

a) Press and hold the TALK button and talk. The radio will remain on that memory location channel and return to Standby mode.

TALK button

b) Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or

CHANNEL SELECT button

down to resume scanning memory locations.

c) Press the MODE button to proceed to other functions.

If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically resume scanning memory locations.

Setting Dual Watch

Dual watch allows you to simultaneously monitor any two channels/privacy codes you select. To program Dual Watch:

1. Select the first channel and privacy code

you wish to monitor. (To review, see pages 3-4.)

2. Press the MODE button until the Dual

Watch icon flashes.

MODE button

3. Push the CHANNEL

SELECT button up or down to select the

CHANNEL SELECT button

second channel you wish to monitor.

4. Press the MODE

button. The privacy code flashes.

MODE button

5. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or

down to select the second privacy code.

6. Press and release the LOCK button to store

the second channel/ privacy code and engage Dual Watch.

LOCK button

7. To terminate Dual

Watch and return to normal Standby mode, press and release the LOCK, TALK or MODE button.

Turning Roger Beep Off and On

With Roger Beep turned on, your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the TALK button. To change Roger Beep mode:

1. Press the MODE button until the Roger

Beep icon flashes and the current setting (“on” or “off”) is displayed.

MODE button

2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or

down to turn Roger Beep on or off.

MODE button

CHANNEL UP

CHANNEL DOWN

3. To enter the new setting you can press and

release the LOCK button, or press no buttons for 15 seconds. Press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

LOCK button

Turning Keystroke Tones Off and On

With Keystroke Tones turned on, your unit will sound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting. To change Keystroke Tones mode:

1. Press the MODE button until the Keystroke

tones icon flashes and the current setting (“on” or “off”) is displayed.

MODE button

2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or

down to turn Keystroke Tones on or off.

MODE button

CHANNEL UP

CHANNEL DOWN

3. To enter the new setting you can press and

release the LOCK button, or press no buttons for 15 seconds. Press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

LOCK button

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LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY

Changing Call Tone Settings

You can choose between five different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert. To select a call tone setting:

1. With the power turned off, press and hold the

CALL button as you turn the power on. The number of the current call tone setting will flash and the tone will sound for one second.

CALL button

POWER button

2. Push the CHANNEL SELECT button up or

down to hear the other

CHANNEL DOWN

3. With the number

of your desired call tone setting displayed, press and release the TALK button or LOCK button. Your selection will be entered.

4. If no buttons are pushed for 15 seconds,

the unit will automatically enter the last call tone pattern that was displayed.

call tone settings.

CHANNEL UP

LOCK button

microTALK®Range

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 page 5.)

FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN U.S.A.

Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 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.A.

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.

Customer Assistance

After reading this owner’s manual, if you have any questions about installing or operating your microTALK are missing any parts, please contact Cobra return this product to the store. following customer support services.

• Automated Help Desk is available 24 hours

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

• Customer Service Operators are available at

773-889-3087, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday (except holidays).

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

•Technical assistance is available on-line in

the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at www.cobra.com or by e-mail to productinfo@cobra.com.

If your product should require factory service please

first before sending your unit in. This will

call Cobra ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.

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

Cobra®Electronics offers the

radio, or if you

first. Do not

factory.

FRS

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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.A. All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability

and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra 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.

1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-ofpurchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon

of 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 printed 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

Electronics Corporation

Chicago, IL 60707 USA.

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 3-4 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.

shall not be liable for any

Factory Service, Cobra

, 6500 West Cortland Street,

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