Cobra MicroTalk MicroTalk 2-Way Radio, MicroTalk FRS305 Operating Instructions Manual

How to Use Your Cobra

M i c ro Ta l k 2 - Way Radio

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Features of This Product

• UHF FM Frequencies

• No License Required

• No Air Time Fees

• Up to 2 mile range

• 14 Main Channels

• 38 CTCSS Subchannels

• LCD Function Display

• Talk Confirmation To n e

• Ca l l / Ring Bu t to n

• Recharging Pads

• Retractable Antenna

• Auto Battery Saver Circuity

• Auto Squelch

• 10 Memory Locations

• Full Channel/CTCSS Scan

• Lock Key

• Ring/Vibrate Notification

• Belt Clip

• Water Resistant

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

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

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

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

Select Main Channel (1-14)............................................5

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

Battery Low ..........................................................................8

Calling Another Party.......................................................9

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

Talk Confirmation Tone....................................................12

Listening For Another Party...........................................12

Auto Squelch........................................................................13

Maximum Range Extender..............................................13

microTALK Range...............................................................13

Advanced Features..............................................................14

Programming Memory Locations................................15

Using Memory Locations................................................19

Scan Function......................................................................21

Ringer/Vibrate Modes......................................................25

Tone Settings.......................................................................28

Lock Function......................................................................30

Dual Watch Function........................................................31

microTALK Range...............................................................35

Making Life Easier And Safer..........................................36

External Microphone/Speaker Jack ............................38

Frequency Ranges................................................................40

microTALK Specifications.................................................41

Limited TwoYear Warranty..............................................42

Optional Accessories ..........................................................43

Order Form..............................................................................44

IfYou Think You Need Service..................Back Cover

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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

3

Operation

2

Note

Batteries not included with
microTALK2-way radio.

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 43.
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.

Install Batteries

Battery
Installation

Clear antenna.

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Turning On Your microTalk

Press and hold the power button for 2
seconds.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.

Operation

5

Note

Whenever the unit is on you
can receive communica­tions.

Turning
On Your
microTALK

Operation

4

Note

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

Auto Battery Power Saver

Your microTALKhas 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.

Auto Battery
Power Saver

Illuminating the Display

Illuminating
the Display

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

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 the channel
up/down button for fast chan­nel advance.

Select Main
Channel

Select Main Channel (1-14)

Turn on the 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.

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Select main channel by the Channel Button up
or down.

Operation

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Operation

6

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.

Note

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

Select CTCSS
Subchannel

Push and release Mode Button.Small num­bers flash next to channel display on LCD.

Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)

The CTCSS Subchannel allows the user to utilize a less
used channel range (00-38) within a main channel.

Turn on the 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 CTCSS
Subchannel

Note

Press and hold the Channel
Button up and down for fast

channel advance.

Se l e ct s u bcode number by moving the Ch a n n e l

Bu t ton up or dow n.

When desired code is displayed press and
release Lock Button.If key stroke tone is
on,an audible tone will confirm your selection.

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Operation

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Operation

8

Battery Low

When in normal 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
and/or recharge NiMH battery pack.

Note

When battery capacity is at the
1/4 level it is recommended
that you replace alkaline bat­teries or recharge your NiMH
(Nickel Metal Hydride) battery
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 #FA-CR) are
not included with this unit. See
Accessories section on page 43.

Battery Low Calling

Another
Party

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.

Place antenna in full upright position.

Calling Another Party

To alert another party that you wish
to communicate:

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HeadlineOperation

11

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 14.

Release Talk Button and listen for response.

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

Press and hold Talk Button.
Th e i con will appe a r.

Press and release Call Button.The indica-
tor 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.

Note

Your incoming “Call”audio
ringing level is dependent on
your unit’s volume s e t t i n g.

Operation

10

Select desired channel by moving the Channel
Button up and down. Both the calling and
receiving units must be on same channel and
subchannel for the call function to work.

Talking to
Another Party

Talking to
Another Party

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Operation

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Operation

12

Talk
Confirmation
Tone

Standby Mode

When finished talking:

Standby Mode

Release Talk Button to receive incoming
transmissions.

Your microTALKis 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 14.

Note

While Talk Button is depressed
you cannot receive incoming
communications.

Note

To learn more about the range
of your microTALK,
see page 35.

Range is dependent on
battery condition and
geographic territory.

Auto Squelch

Maximum
Range
Extender

Auto Monitor

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 ) .

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.

Push 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.

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.

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Advanced Features

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Advanced Features

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Advanced Features

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

• 10 Memory Storage Location and Recall

• Full Channel/Sub Channel Scan

• Dual Watch

• Ring/Vibrate Notification Modes

• Tone Indicator Settings
Key StrokeTone
Talk Confirmation Tone

• Lock Key

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 Fu n ction Mod e
and return to Ope rational Mod e
without saving ente red info r­mation simply press the Press to
Talk Bu t to n .

Push and release Mode Button until

icon and a memory location flashes.

Select memory location you wish to change by
pressing the Channel Button up and down

Programming Memory Locations

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

Turn on the 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.

Programming
Memory
Locations

continued

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Press and release Mode Button again.

Main Channel and icon will flash.

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

Advanced Features

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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 19.

Advanced Features

16

Programming
Memory
Locations

Programming Memory Locations continued

continued

Push the Channel Button up or down to set

the main channel in memory and move to
subchannel selection. The subchannel begins
flashing.The icon will remain flashing.

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

Note

Push and hold the Channel
Button up and down or fast
channel advance.

Note

You can push and hold the Talk
Button to begin talking any­time.

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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,DO NOT 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

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Advanced Features

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Programming Memory Locations

Programming
Memory
Locations

Note

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

continued

Using Memory
Locations

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

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

Memory Channel Recall/Talk

To recall a channel in memory:

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Advanced Features

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Advanced Features

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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.

Press and release Mode Button.

To exit the Memory Mode and return to
Operational Mode:

Note

If the Mode Button is pushed
while listening/talking,
programming will begin.
See Programming Memory
Locations on page 15.

Note

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

Scan Function

Scan Function

Press and release Mode Button until
icon and main channel flashes.

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.

continued

Using Memory
Locations

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Advanced Features

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Advanced Features

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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 to p,if an incoming transmission is dete cte d.

Your microTALKwill 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...

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

or...

Proceed to subchannel scan on next page.

continued

Scan Function continued

Scan Function

Press and release Mode Button and
subchannel and Scan Icon will flash.

To scan subchannels:

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

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Note

If you wish to proceed to the
next Function Mode,press and
release Mode Button.

Advanced Features

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Scan Function continued

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

Press and hold Talk button and talk.Your ra d i o
will re t u rn to Ope rational Mode on that channel.
or...

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

To exit the Scan Mode and return to
Operational Mode:

Scan Function

1 Press and release Mode Button.

Advanced Features

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Ringer/Vibrate Modes

Your microTALK will 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.

Ringer/Vibrate
Modes

Press and release Mode Button until

icon flashes.

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

continued

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Advanced Features

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Advanced Features

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Note

When you press and hold the
Talk Button,the unit exits out
to Operational Mode.

If,after 10 seconds no selection
is made,the unit will return to
Operational Mode.

Ringer/Vibrate Modescontinued

Ringer/Vibrate
Modes

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

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

After selecting the mode you desire press 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

Talk Confirmation Tone Indicator

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

Advanced Features

Tone
Settings

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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.

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

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Press and hold for one seco n d Lock Bu t to n .

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

Advanced Features

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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:

Lock Function

Dual Watch Function

Dual Watch allows you to simultaneously monito r
a ny two pre s e l e cted 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

continued

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Advanced Features

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Advanced Features

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Dual Watch Function

Dual Watch
Function

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.

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 .

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.

continued

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microTALK Range

microTALK Range

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

microTALK
Range

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 13.

Dual Watch Function

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Dual Watch Function

Dual Watch
Function

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

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

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

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37

microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make Life
Easier and Safer

Making Life Easier and Safer

Checking on traveling
companions in another
car.

Agree on a meeting
spot after an event.

microTALK
2-Way Radio
Can Make
Life Easier
and Safer

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

Holster­Belt Clip and
Desk Stand

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Making Life Easier and Safer

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

Talking with
fellow hikers.

Keeping track of the
kids in a shopping mall.

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

Co m m u n i cating be twe e n
b a s e m e nt and first,s e c­ond or third floo r.

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3938

E x t e rnal Microphone/Speaker Jack

Note

External microphone/
speaker (item #FA-SM) is not
included with this unit. See
Accessories section on page 43
for available units.

External Microphone/Speaker Jack

Your microTALK2-Way Radio can be fitted with
an external microphone/speaker,(not included)
freeing your hands for other tasks.

To attach the external microphone/speaker:

External
Microphone/
Speaker Jack

Insert jack into the Mic/Spkr ports.

Open Mic/Spkr tab on top of unit.

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.

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 MicroTalk Radio

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.

Handle unit gently. Keep away

f rom dust.

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C.TRANSMITTER UNIT

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) TXOFF mS 5

D.POWER SUPPLY

1.BATTERY LIFE (1:1:8 RATIO) HR 24

2.BATTERY V 4.8 - 6.0

MicroTalk Specifications

4140

I.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

A.GENERAL

CH=14 CHANNELS WITHIN 462-467 MHZ

B.RECEIVER UNIT

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

Frequency Range

Frequency
Ranges

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

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

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

CTCSS CTCSS

Channel Frequency Channel Frequency

Channel Channel

FRS Frequency FRS Frequency

Channel In MHz Channel In MHz

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Vox Headset Mic

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

MA-VOX $49.95

Optional Accessories

43

You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your 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.cobratelectronics.com.

Ear Bud Mic with PTT

I n te g ra ted spe a ker/mic adapte r
that fits in your ear. Includes
s h i rt clip. M A-EBM $29.95

(1) NiMH Rechargeable
Battery Pack

High performance Nickel
Metal Hydride battery pack for
multiple recharging
FA-BP $29.95

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

Ch a rges your micro Talk Radio
and (1) NiMH batte ry pack
FA- C R $ 2 4 . 9 5

Lapel Microphone

Remote microphone/speaker
connection.
CA- 4 0 $ 2 5 . 9 5

Replacement Belt Clip

FA-HR3 $4.95

Limited Two Year Warranty

42

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.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 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 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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Accessory Order Form

44

Subtotal
(Tax if applicable)
Shipping/handling*

Total

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 %
Minnesota residents add 6%
Ohio residents add 6%
Wisconsin residents add 5%

Prices subject to change without notice.

*See chart.

FA-BP NiMH Re c h a rgeable Bat te ry Pa c k $29.95
M A - E B M Ear Bud Mic with PTT $ 2 9 . 9 5
M A - VOX Vox Mi c $ 4 9 . 9 5
FA-CR 2 Port Desktop Charger $24.95
CA-40 Lapel Microphone $25.95
FA-HR3 Holster Belt Clip $4.95

Item # Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount

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 7 to 10 days??? for delivery.Offer valid in Continental U.S.only.

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.

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

$25.00 and under $4.75
$25.01 - $40.00 $6.95
$40.01 - $80.00 $ 9 . 2 5
$80.01 - $120.00 $ 1 0 . 2 5
$120.01 - $160.00 $ 1 1 . 7 5
$160.01 and up $14.50

Amount Shipping/
of Order Handling

Shipping & Handling

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

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

Nothing comes close to a Co b ra

™

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2Way Radio
FRS 305

O pe rating Instru ctions
for your Co b ra micro TA L K

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

Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60707

Cobra Electronics Corp.© 2000
Printed in Thailand

Part No. 486-293-P-001

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.

If You Think You Need Service

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The Family Radio Service Story

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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 305 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
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

1.

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Thank you for purchasing the Cobra microTALK
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:
productinfo@cobraelectron­ics.com

Co b ra on the Wo rld Wide We b :
Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ) can be found on-line at:
www.cobraelectronics.com

Controls and Indicators

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1. An te n n a
2 . Mi c ro p h o n e / Spe a k er Ja c k
3 . On / Off Power Bu t to n
4 . LCD Di s p l ay Pa n e l
5 . Light/Max Range Bu t to n
6 . Down/Up Volume Co n t ro l
7 . Spe a ke r
8 . Ba t te ry Co m p a rt m e n t
9 . Talk Bu t to n

10. Call Bu t to n

11. Channel Se l e ct Bu t to n

12 . Ba t te ry Ch a rge Pa d s
13 . M ode Key
14 . Key Loc k

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1 1

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1 2

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