Cobra FRS315WX Service Manual

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How to Use Your Cobra

m i c ro Ta l k 2 - Way Radio

Contents

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

The FRS Story..............................................................................................A1

FCCWarnings
Included Accessories

Controls & Indicators...............................................................................A2

Our Thanks toYou.....................................................................................A3

Customer Support.................................................................................A3

Operating your microTalk

Battery Installation................................................................................2

Turning On...............................................................................................4

LCD Display..............................................................................................4

Auto Battery Power Saver...................................................................5

Select Main Channel (1-14)................................................................6

Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)....................................................7

Battery Low..............................................................................................9

Talking To Another Party.....................................................................10

Talk Confirmation Tone........................................................................11

Listening For Another Party...............................................................11

Calling Another Party...........................................................................12

Auto Squelch...........................................................................................14

Maximum Range Extender.................................................................14

Listening toWeather Channels.........................................................15

Weather Alert ..........................................................................................16

External Microphone/Speaker Jack.................................................17

Advanced Features...................................................................................18

Programming Memory Locations....................................................19

Using Memory Locations....................................................................23

Scan Function..........................................................................................25

Memory Scan Function........................................................................29

Private Call (Voice Scramble).............................................................31

Ringer/Vibrate Modes..........................................................................33

Tone Settings...........................................................................................36

Lock Function..........................................................................................38

Dual Watch Function............................................................................39

microTalk Range........................................................................................42

Making Life Easier And Safer ..............................................................43

Frequency Ranges ....................................................................................45

Caring for Your microTalk ....................................................................47

microTalk Specifications........................................................................48

Limited TwoYear Warranty...................................................................49

Optional Accessories...............................................................................50

Order Form...................................................................................................51

If You Think You Need Service...................................Back Cover

Features of This Product

• UHF FM Frequencies

• 10 Weather Channels

• Weather Alert

• No License Required

• No Air Time Fees

• Up to 2 mile range

• 14 Main Channels

• 38 CTCSS Subchannels

• LCD Function Display

• Pri va te Call® Vo i ce
S c ra m b l i n g

• Talk Confirmation To n e

• Ca l l / Ring Bu t to n

• Recharging Pads

• Retractable Antenna

• Au to Ba t te ry Saver Ci rc u i ty

• Auto Squelch

• 10 Memory Locations

• Memory Scan

• Channel or CTCSS Scan

• Lock Key

• Ri n g / Vi b ra te No t i f i ca t i o n

• Belt Holster

• Water Resistant

• Dual Watch

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Operation

Battery
Installation

Note

Batteries not included with
microTalk 2-way radio.

Install Batteries

Clear antenna.

Pull lock tab down

and lift door up
(towards you) to
remove battery
cover.

Insert four “AAA”
batteries.Position
batteries according
to po l a ri ty marki n g s.

Operation

Note

Always use high quality
alkaline or NiMH batteries.

Incorrect positioning can
damage both the batteries
and the unit.

Only the Cobra NiMH
battery (Part # FA-BP)
pack can be recharged.

See Accessories on page 50.
Charge ports for recharging
NiMH (Nickel Metal
Hydride) battery pack are
located on back of unit.

Note

When batteries are low or
need charging the ( )
BATT LOW indicator will
blink.Replace alkaline
batteries or recharge NiMH
battery pack.

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Operation

Turning On
Your microTalk

Note

Wh e n ever the unit is on yo u
can re ce i ve co m m u n i ca t i o n s.

Illuminating
the Display

Turning On Your microTalk

Press and hold the Power Bu t ton fo r
two seco n d s.An audible “to n e”will indicate
the unit is on,and the LCD will go on.

Illuminating the Display

Press and release LIGHT/MAX RANGE
Button to illuminate display for ten seconds.

Auto Battery Power Saver

Your microTalk 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.

The icon will flash.

Operation

Auto Battery
Power Saver

Note

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

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Operation

Select Main
Channel

Note

Units must be on same
channel and subchannels
to communicate.

Note

Channels 8-12 generally are
less used and give better
results for communications
in most areas.

Note

Push and hold Channel up
or down Buttons for fast
channel advance.

Select Main Channel (1-14)

Turn on microTalk.An audible “tone”will indi­cate the unit is on and then the LCD will go
through a 3 second self-test and then go to
Operational Mode.

Select channel by moving the Channel Button
up or down.

Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)

The CTCSS (Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch
System) is a great convenience when you are in
an area with many radios.It acts like a gate to
transmissions from other radios.Once your radio
is set to a CTCSS code,you will only hear trans­missions from other radios on the same channel
and the same CTCSS code.

Tu rn on the micro Ta l k .An audible “to n e”w i l l
i n d i cate the unit is on and then the LCD will go
t h rough a 3 second self-test and then go to
O pe rational Mod e.

Operation

Select CTCSS
Subchannel

Note

CTCSS (Coded Tone
Controlled Squelch System)
is an advanced subcoding
system that allows
segmentation of a
main channel.

Note

If you push and hold the
Mode Button,the LCD dis­play will cycle through the
different functions.

Note

To return to operational
mode and not save your
last setting push and
release Talk Button.

Select main channel by moving the Channel

Button up or down.

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Operation

Select CTCSS
Subchannel

Note

Press and hold Channel Button
up or down for fast channel
advance.

Select CTCSS Subchannel continued

Press and release Mode Button.Small num-

bers flash next to channel display on LCD.

Se l e cts u bchannel number by moving the
Channel Bu t ton up or dow n.

Battery Low

When in use the ( ) icon may begin flashing.
This is a warning to you that your batteries are
getting low.

Replace alkaline batteries as soon as possible or
recharge NiMH battery pack.

Operation

Battery Low

Note

When batte ry ca p a c i ty is at
the 1/4 level it is re co m­mended that you re p l a ce
a l kaline batte ries or
re c h a rge your NiMH (Nicke l
Metal Hyd ride) batte ry pack.

Only the Cobra NiMH
battery (Part # FA-BP)
pack can be recharged.

Note

NiMH rechargeable battery
Pack (item #FA-BP) and
desktop charger (item #FA­CR) are not included with
this unit. See Accessories
section on page 50.

When desired subchannel is displayed p ress and
re l e a s e Lock Bu t to n .If key audible tone is

o n ,an audible tone will co n f i rm your select i o n .

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Operation

Talking to
Another
Party

Note

While Talk Button is
depressed you cannot
receive incoming calls.

Note

When you release the
Talk Button,the person you
are talking to will hear a
tone indicating that it’s ok
to talk.See Talk
Confirmation Tone section
on page 13.

Pressand hold Talk Button.
Th e( )i con will appe a r.

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

Talk Confirmation Tone

Your listener will hear an audible
tone when you release
the Talk Button.

This alerts the other party t h at
you are finished talking and it’s
OK for them to begin talki n g.

When finished talking:

Operation

Talk
Confirmation
Tone

Standby Mode

Release Talk Button and listen for response.

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Release Talk Button to receive incoming
transmissions.

Your microTalk is always in the standby mode
when the Talk Button is not pressed and you are
not in function mode. See Advanced Features
section on page 18.

Note

While Talk Bu t ton is depre s s e d
you cannot re ce i ve inco m i n g
co m m u n i ca t i o n s.

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Operation

Calling
Another
Party

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.
The LCD will go through a 3 second self test
and then to operational mode.

Placeantenna in full upright position.

Select desired channel by moving Channel

Button up or down.Both the calling and
receiving units must be on same channel and
subchannel for the call function to work.

Operation

Note

Your incoming “Ca l l ”a u d i o
ringing level is dependent on
your unit’s volume setting.

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Press and release Call Button.The ( ) indi­cator icon will flash and the ( ) icon
will remain on for 3 seconds.
The unit you are calling will hear a 2 second
ring tone.

Your microTalk is always in the standby mode
when the Talk Button is not depressed.

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Operation

Auto Squelch

Maximum
Range
Extender

Note

To learn more about the
range of your microTALK,
see page 42.
Range is dependent on
battery condition and
geographic territory.

Auto Monitor

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.

Maximum Range Extender

Au to squelch can be te m po ra rily re m oved to allow
all signals to enter (Maximum Range Exte n d e r ) .

Press and hold LIGHT/MAX RANGE
Button to allow all signals to enter.

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.You will hear an
audible beep confirmation.To return to normal
operation,momentarily press the Maximum
Range Extender Button again or change channels.

Listening to Weather Channels

Turn on your microTalk 2 -way radio.An audible
“tone”will indicate the unit is on. The LCD will
go through a 3 second self test and then go
operational mode.

Placeantenna in full
upright position.

Press and release Mode Button until weather
icon flashes.The last weather channel
tuned will be displayed.

Operation

Listening to

Weather

Channels

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Operation

Listening to
Weather
Channels

Weather Alert

Turning
Weather Alert
On/Off

Listening to Weather Channels

Pre s s Channel Bu t ton up or down to select
the appro p ri ate channels for your are a .Th e re
a re ten we ather channels to choose fro m ,( 0 - 9 )

To exit weather reception,press the Mode or
Talk Button.The radio will go to the last FRS
channel and CTCSS sub-channel.

Weather Alert

A tone alert will be automatically activated
when NOAA activates emergency weather noti­fication.

To turnWeather Alert on/off:

Press Mode until Weather Alert
Icon flashes

Pressing Channel Button up or down will
turnWeather Alert On or Off.

Once you’ve selected On or Off, press
Lock Button to confirm.

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E x t e rnal Microphone/Speaker Jack

External Microphone/Speaker Jack

Your microTalk 2-Way Radio can be fitted with a
variety of accessories,(not included) freeing your
hands for other tasks.

To attach an external microphone/speaker
accessory:

Open Mic/Spkr tab on top of unit.

Insert plug into the Mic/Spkr jacks.

External

Microphone/

Speaker Jack

Note

External microphone/
speaker (item #FA-SM) is
not included with this unit.
See Accessories Section on
page 50.

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Advanced Features

Advanced
Features

No te

When using or prog ra m m i n g
f u n ct i o n s,pushing and
releasing the Mode Bu t ton or
the Lock Bu t ton will save all
e n te red info r m a t i o n .

No te

To exit out of function mod e
and return to ope ra t i o n a l
m ode without saving ente re d
i n formation simply press the
Lock Bu t to n .

Advanced Features

Your microTalk has many advanced features
not found on other 2-way radios.
These include:

• 10 Memory Storage Location and Recall

• Memory Scan

• Channel/Sub Channel Scan

• Private Call® (Voice Scramble)

• Dual Watch

• Ring/Vibrate Notification Modes

• Tone Indicator Settings
Key StrokeTone
Talk Confirmation Tone

• Lock Key

• Dual Watch

Advanced Features

Programming Memory Locations

Your microTalk has 10 memory (0-9) locations for
storing your most frequently used channels.

Turn on microTalk.An audible “tone”will
indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will
go through a 3 second self-test and then go to
Operational Mode.

Press and release Mode Button until ( )
icon and a memory location flashes.

Programming
Memory
Locations

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Select memory location you wish to change
by pressing Channel Button up or down.

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Advanced Features

Programming Memory Locations continued

Note

Once you enter memory
mode you can talk and lis­ten to any channel you
select after programming is
complete. See Using
Memory Locations section
on page 23.

Press and release Mode Button again.

Main Channel and ( ) Icon will flash.

Select desired main channel you wish to store
(1-14) by pressing Channel Button up or
down.

Advanced Features

Press Channel Button up or down to set the
main channel in memory and moves to sub­channel selection. The subchannel begins
flashing.The ( ) icon will remain flashing.

Select desired subchannel you wish to store
(00-38) by pushing Channel Button up or
down.

Programming
Memory
Locations

Note

Press and hold Channel
Button up or down for fast
channel advance.

Note

You can push and hold the
Talk Bu t ton to begin talki n g
a n y t i m e.

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Advanced Features

Programming
Memory
Locations

Note

If you push and hold the
Mode Button,the LCD dis­play will cycle through the
different functions.

Programming Memory Locations continued

After selecting your Memory Channel and
Main/Sub Channels,for immediate entry
press Talk Button.

or...
After selecting you Memory Channel and

Main/Sub Channel,DONOT press any buttons
for 10 seconds and your unit will automatically
set the Memory and Main/Sub Channels.It will
then go to the NEW channel.

Press and release Lock Button to return to
Operational Mode original Main Channel.

or...
Press and release Mode Button to proceed

to next Function Mode (Scan).

Advanced Features

Memory Channel Recall/Talk

To recall a channel in memory:

Press and release Mode Button until ( )
icon and a memory location flashes.

Using Memory
Locations

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Select desired memory location you wish to
recall (0-9) by pushing Channel Button up
or down.

continued

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Advanced Features

Using Memory
Locations

Note

If Mode Button is pushed
while listening/talking,
programming will begin.
See Programming Memory
Locations on page 22.

Using Memory Locations continued

Press and hold Talk Button and talk.Your
radio will stay on this recalled location until
you exit out of memory function mode.

Repeat step 2 for recalling other memory
locations.

To exit the Memory Mode and return to
Operational Mode:

Advanced Features

Scan Function

Turn on microTALK.An audible “tone”will
indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will
go through a 3 second self-test and then go
to Operational Mode.

Press and release Mode Button until ( )
icon and Main Channel flashes.

Scan Function

Note

The microTALK “zeros out”
the subchannels to allow
scanning of the main
channels.

Press and release Mode Button.

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Advanced Features

Scan Function

Scan Function continued

Press Channel Button up or down and the
unit will begin scanning the main channels.

Unit will co ntinue to scan all main channels and
s top if an incoming transmission is dete cte d.

Your microTALK will pick it up for 10 seconds.
Within 10 seconds you can:

Press and hold Talk Button and talk.Your
radio will return to operational mode on
that channel.

or...

Press Channel Button up or down to
rescan the main channel.

or...

Proceed to subchannel scan on next page.

Advanced Features

To scan subchannels:

Press and release Mode Button and
subchannel and scan icon will flash.

Press and release Channel Button up or down
and subchannel scanning begins and stops
when an incoming transmission is detected.

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Advanced Features

Your microTalk will pick it up for 10 seconds.
Within 10 seconds you can:

Press and hold Talk Bu t ton and talk.Your ra d i o
will re t u rn to ope rational mode on that channel.

or...

Note

If you wish to proceed to the
n ext function mod e,p u s h
and release Mode Bu t to n .
( Pri va te Call Vo i ce Scra m b l e ) .

Press Channel Button up or down to rescan

the main channel.

To exit the Scan Mode and return to
Operational Mode:

Press and release Mode Button.

Advanced Features

Memory Scan Function

Me m o ry Scan co nve n i e ntly allows you to access fre­q u e ntly used channel and sub-channel co m b i n at i o n s.

Turn on your microTALK 2 -way radio.An audi­ble “tone”will indicate the unit is on. The LCD
will go through a 3 second self test and then
go to operational mode.

Placeantenna in full
upright position.

Memory Scan

Function

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Press and release Mode Button until

MEM/SCAN icon flashes.

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Advanced Features

Memory Scan
Function

Note

When you push and hold the
Talk Bu t to n ,the unit will ex i t
out to ope rational mod e.If
a fter 10 seconds no select i o n
is made,the unit will return to
o pe rational mod e.

Memory Scan Function continued

Press Channel Button up or down to begin
the scan mode.

The radio will stop at the first memory loca­tion for 1/2 second.

• If no signal is detected it will move on.

• If a signal is detected,it will stay at that loca­tion for 10 seconds. If you want to stay at
that location for more than 10 seconds,press
and release Talk Button.

Advanced Features

Private Call (Voice Scrambling)

Private Call ensures that no one can eavesdrop on
your conversation.

To engage the Private Call function:

Turn on microTalk.An audible “tone”will
indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will
go through a 3 second self-test and then go
to Operational Mode.

Press and release Mode Button until
( ) icon flashes.

Private Call

(Voice
Scrambling)

To leave Memory Scan,press and release the
Mode or Talk Button at any time.

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Advanced Features

Private Call
( Vo i c e
S c r a m b l i n g )

Note

When you push and hold
the Talk Bu t to n ,the unit ex i t s
out to ope rational mod e.

If,a fter 10 seconds no selec­tion is made,the unit will
return to ope rational mod e.

Private Call (Voice Scrambling) continued

Press Channel Button up or down to turn pri­vate call ON or OFF.To confirm status press
Lock button.

Advanced Features

Ringer/Vibrate Modes

Your microTALKwill signal you that there is an
incoming transmission with either a tone or a
vibration or both.To set for Ringer/Vibrate:

Turn on microTALK.An audible “tone”will
indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go
through a 3 second self-test and then go to
Operational Mode.

Press and release Mode Button until

icon flashes.

Ringer/Vibrate
Modes

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Press Channel Button up and down until
icon appears for Ringer Only Mode.

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Advanced Features

Ringer/Vibrate
Modes

No te

When you push and hold
the Talk Bu t to n ,the unit ex i t s
out to ope rational mod e.

If,a fter 10 seconds no selec­tion is made,the unit will
return to ope rational mod e.

Ringer/Vibrate Modes continued

Press and release Channel Button up and down
again. icon appears for Vibrator Only Mode.

Press and release Channel Buttonup and
d own again and bo t h i cons will be displaye d
for Ringer and Vi b rate Mod e.

Advanced Features

After selecting the mode you desire push and
release Lock Button or Mode Button

to proceed to next function.

Ringer/VibrateTest

To test the ringer/vibrate mode:

Turn on unit.
Press and hold Lock Button and Call

Button simultaneously.Unit will ring,vibrate,
or ring/vibrate for 4 seconds.

Note

Unit must be in operational

mode to test ring/vibrate.

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Advanced Features

Tone Settings

Tone Setting

Press Mode Button until flashing

Press Channel Button up or down to turn

On or Off.

To set option:

Press Lock Button.This will immediately
enter new setting;

Press Mode Button.This will enter new set­ting and go to new Function Mode;

Wait 10 seconds.It will go to Operational
Mode with new setting.

Advanced Features

Talk Confirmation Tone Indicator

To te m po ra rily eliminate the Talk Co n f i rm ation To n e :

Press Mode Button until flashing

Press Channel Button up or down to turn

On or Off .

To set option:

Press Lock Button.This will immediately
enter new setting;

Press Mode Button.This will enter new set­ting and go to new Function Mode;

Wait 10 seconds.It will go to Operational
Mode with new setting.

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Advanced Features

Lock Function

Note

Call Button,Range Extender
Button and Talk Button

do not lock and are fully
operational while the unit

is locked.
The unit cannot lock while

in Function Mode.

Lock Function

The purpose of the LOCK function is to lock most
buttons to avoid accidental operation.

To engage the LOCK function:

Press and hold for one seco n d Lock Bu t to n .
will hear an audible co n f i rm at i o n .Most butto n s

a re loc ke d.
To“unlock”press and release button again.

If the Beep Fu n ction is ONyou will hear an audi­ble co n f i rm at i o n .Most buttons are loc ke d.
Buttons are“unlocked”and icon disappears.

i con flashes. If the Beep Fu n ction is ONyo u

Dual Watch Function

Dual Watch allows you to simultane­ously monitor any two pre s e l e cte d
Family Radio Se rv i ce channels.

Select first channel and CTCSS
code which you desire to Dual
Watch. (please see pages 6
and 7).

Dual Watch Function

Advanced Features

Dual Watch
Function

Dual Watch
Function

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Press and release Mode Bu t ton unt i l
i con flashes.

Pre s s Channel Bu t ton up and down to
s e l e ct second channel.

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Advanced Features

Dual Watch
Function

Press Mode Bu t ton to set CTC S S .
C TCSS channel numbers will flash.

Pre s s Channel Bu t ton up and down
to select CTC S S .

Advanced Features

Dual Watch Function

To enter Dual Watch when the second channel
and CTCSS are already stored,pressthe
Mode Button until icon flashes.

Pre s s LockBu t to n .Dual watch will be g i n .

Dual Watch
Function

Press Lock Button.This will store the sec­ond channel and CTCSS and start Dual Watch.

To terminate Dual Watch and go to Normal
Mode,press Lock or Talk Buttons.

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Pre s s Talk Bu t ton to exit Dual Watch Mod e.

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microTalk Range

microTalk
Range

microTALK Range

Your micro TA L K Radio has a range of up to2 miles.
This effective range can be shortened under
some conditions.

Under flat,o pen co n d i­tions you will ex pe ri­e n ce the micro TA L K’s
maximum ra n g e.

Range can be re d u ce d
by buildings and fo l i a g e
in the path of the signal.

Range will be furt h e r
re d u ced by dense
foliage and hilly te rra i n .

To achieve maximum
range the auto squelch
can be ove r ri d d e n .
Re fer to Maximum
Range Extender sect i o n
on page 14.

Making Life Easier and Safer

microTALK2-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:

Talking with
fellow hikers.

Communicating
be tween basement and
f i r s t,s e cond or third
f l oo r.

Keeping track of the kids
in a shopping mall.

Ta l king to a neighbor
or a fri e n d.

microTalk
2-Way Radios
Can Make
Life Easier
and Safer

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Making Life Easier and Safer

microTalk
2-Way Radios
Can Make
Life Easier
and Safer

Holster­Belt Clip and
Desk Stand

microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make Life
Easier and Safer

Checking on traveling
companions in
another car.

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.

Desk Stand Belt Clip

Agree on a meeting
spot after an event.

Frequency Range

The microTalk unit represents one of the most
advanced FM two-way radios available.

Channel Channel

FRS Frequency FRS Frequency

Channel In MHz Channel In MHz

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

CTCSS CTCSS

Channel Frequency Channel Frequency

01 67.0 Hz 21 136.5 Hz
02 71.9 Hz 22 141.3 Hz
03 74.4 Hz 23 146.2 Hz
04 77.0 Hz 24 151.4 Hz
05 79.7 Hz 25 156.7 Hz
06 82.5 Hz 26 162.2 Hz
07 85.4 Hz 27 167.9 Hz
08 88.5 Hz 28 173.8 Hz
09 91.5 Hz 29 179.9 Hz
10 94.8 Hz 30 186.2 Hz
11 97.4 Hz 31 192.8 Hz
12 100.0 Hz 32 203.5 Hz
13 103.5 Hz 33 210.7 Hz
14 107.2 Hz 34 218.1 Hz
15 110.9 Hz 35 225.7 Hz
16 114.8 Hz 36 233.6 Hz
17 118.8 Hz 37 241.8 Hz

18 123.0 Hz 38 250.3 Hz
19 127.3 Hz
20 131.8 Hz

Frequency
Ranges

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Frequency Range

Weather
Frequency
Ranges

Weather Frequency Weather Frequency

Channel In MHz Channel In MHz

Channel Channel

0 163.275 5 162.450
1 162.550 6 162.500
2 162.400 7 162.525
3 162.475 8 161.650
4 162.425 9 161.775

Caring for Your microTalk Radio

Caring for Your microTALK Radio

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

Here are some suggestions:

Handle unit gently. Keep away from dust.

Caring for Yo u r
m i c ro TA L K
R a d i o

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.

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

Avoid ex po s u re
to ext reme
te m pe rat u re s.

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microTalk Specifications

I.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

A.GENERAL

CH=14 CHANNELS WITHIN 462-467 MHZ

B.RECEIVER

1. SENSITIVITY
FOR 12 DB SINAD uV 0.25
FOR CALL SIG.DETECTION uV 0.2

2. MAX.AUDIO OUTPUT @10% THD MW 100

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

4. SQUELCH
a) SENS. uV 0.2
b) ATTACK TIME mS 120
c) CLOSING TIME mS 200

5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP.
@ 300 HZ DB -6
@ 3000 HZ DB -6

6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW +/-KHZ 5

7. ADJACENT CH.REJECTION DB 55

8. INTERMODULATION REJECTION DB 55

9. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION DB 65

C.TRANSMITTER

1. EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER mW 500

2. CARRIER FREQ.STABILITY H Z 500

3. MODULATION LIMITING KHZ 2.5

4. CARRIER ATTACK TIME mS 80

5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE
@ 300 HZ DB -6
@ 3000 HZ DB -6

6. AUDIO DISTORTION % 3

7. HUM and NOISE DB 35

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 (4 x AAA) V 4.8 - 6.0

UNIT

UNIT

Limited Two Year Warranty

COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its
COBRA FRS Radios,and the component parts thereof,will
be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a
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.

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 wa rra nt i e s,including wa rra nties of
m e rc h a nt a b i l i ty and fitness for a particular purpose
a re limited in duration to the length of this wa rra nty.

CO B RA shall not be liable for any incident a l ,co n s e q u e n­tial or other damages;i n c l u d i n g,without limitat i o n ,d a m­ages resulting from loss of use or cost of installat i o n .

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

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Optional Accessories

NiMH Rechargeable

Battery Pack

High performance
Rechargeable Nickel Metal
Hydride battery pack
FA-BP $29.95

Ear Bud Mi c ro p h o n e

Mi n i a t u re microphone and ear­bud for pri va te liste n i n g.

M A-EBM $29.95

2 Po rt De s k top Ch a rg e r

Ch a rges your micro T alk Radio
and (1) NiMH batte ry pack

FA- C R $ 2 9 . 9 5

Lapel Speaker/ Microphone

Remote speaker/microphone
combination.

M A- S M $ 2 4 . 9 5

You Can Find These Fine Accessories AtYour Local

Cobra Dealer

If you wish,you can order directly from Cobra.

Order by phone

Call 1.773.889.3087
(Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a.m.-6 p.m. M-F CST.

Order by mail or fax

Please fill out order form on next page,and mail/fax
directly
to Cobra.

Order over the Web:www.cobraelectronics.com

Vox Headset/ Mic

VOX (Voice Operated Trans­mitter) provides hands- free
operation.
MA-VOX $49.95

Replacement Belt Clip

FA- H R 3 $ 4 . 9 5

Accessory Order Form

Item # Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount

FA-BP NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack $29.95
M A - E B M Ear Bud Microphone $ 2 9 . 9 5
M A - V O X Vox Headset/Mic $ 4 9 . 9 5
FA-CR 2 Port Desktop Charger $29.95
MA-SM Lapel Speaker/Microphone $24.95
FA-HR3 Replacement Belt Clip $4.95

Prices subject to change without notice.

Tax Table

Illinois residents add 7%
Cook Co.residents add .75% (7.75% total)
Chicago residents add 1% (8.75% total)

Indiana residents add 5%
Michigan residents add 4 %
Ohio residents add 6%
Wisconsin residents add 5%

For credit card orders fill out order
form and fax to: 1.773.622.2269
or call 1.773.889.3087
(Press 1 from the main menu)

8:00 am - 6:00 pm, M-F, CST.

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 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.Offer valid in Continental U.S.only.

Subtotal
(Tax if applicable)
Shipping/handling

Total

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

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.

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The Co b ra line of quality prod u cts
also includes:

• Ci t i zens Band Ra d i o s

• Mi c ro Ta lk™Radios
Family Radio Se rv i ce

• High Ge a r™Ac ce s s o ri e s

• Radar De te cto r s

• Sa fe ty Al e rt

™

Traffic Wa rning Sys te m s

Notes

Nothing comes close to a Co b ra

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Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60707

If You Think You Need Service

For te c h n i cal assistance,please call our Au to m a ted Help Desk which can assist

you by answering the most fre q u e n t ly asked questions about Co b ra prod u ct s.

[phone]

24 hours a day,7 days a week.

A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number

8:00 am - 6:00 pm,Monday through Friday,CST.

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

section at www.cobraelectronics.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
W.Cortland St.,Chicago,IL 60707.

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 1.773.889.3087
for assistance.

Cobra Electronics Corp.© 2000
Printed in Thailand

Part No. 480-290-P-001

O pe rating Instru ctions for your

2Way Radio

with Weather Alert

FRS 315 WX

“Ingenious Prod u cts for Easier Co m m u n i cat i o n .”

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The Family Radio Service Story

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 radio is a
great way for friends or family to increase their
fun–and safe ty – 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. All of these 14 channels are easily
accessed on your Cobra FRS radio. 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.

FCCWarnings

Replacement or substitution of transistors,regular

1.

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

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Controls and Indicators

1. Antenna

2. Microphone/Speaker Jack

3. On/Off Power Button

4. LCD 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. Battery Charge Pads

13. Mode Key

14. Key Lock

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Our Thanks to You

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

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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.

Cobra Customer Service

Live operators are available
M-F 8:00 am - 8:00 pm CST
at: 773.889.3087

Automated Technical
Assistance available
24 hours a day,seven days

a week.E-mail questions to:
productinfo@
cobraelectronics.com

Co b ra on the Wo rld Wide We b :
Fre q u e n t ly As ked Qu e s t i o n s
( FAQ) can be found on-line at:
www.cobraelectronics.com

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

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