Cobra Electronics FRS 110 User Manual

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2-Way Radio

FRS 110

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How to Use Your Cobra

The Family Radio Service Story

Ever wish you could talk to someone who wasn’t within earshot? Like contacting ski partners back at the lodge? Or letting a friend know how to find you in a busy mall? Cobra®’s microTALK® FRS 110 is a great way for friends or family to increase their fun–and 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. 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

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..................................................................3

Illuminating the Display ........................................3

Auto Squelch.............................................................4

Maximum Range Extender/Auto Monitor......4

Select Channel..........................................................5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Holster-Belt Clip/Desk Stand................................11

External Microphone/Speaker Jack...................12

Caring for Your microTALK®....................................14

Frequency Ranges.......................................................16

microTALK® Specifications......................................16

Limited TwoYear Warranty......................................18

Optional Accessories..................................................19

Order Form.....................................................................20

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

2 - Way Radio

Features of This Product

• Two-way static-free radio with up to a 2 mile range

• 14 channels

• SuperFlex™ antenna

• Holster belt clip

• Roger beep confirmation tone

• Backlit LCD

• Speaker/Microphone jacks

Controls and Indicators

Our Thanks to You

1. Antenna

2. Microphone/Speaker

Jack

3. On/Off Power Button

4.L 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

1 2 . Charge Pads

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Thank you for purchasing the Cobra® FRS 110 2-way Radio. Pro pe rly used,this Co b ra® prod u ct will give you many years of reliable serv i ce.

Customer Support

Should you encounter any problems with the

Cobra® Customer Service

Live operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 6:00 pm CST at: 773.889.3087

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.

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Automated Technical Assistance available 24 hours a day,seven days a week.E-mail questions to: p rod u ct i n fo @ co b ra . co m

Co b ra® on the Wo rld Wi d e We b : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found on-line at: www.cobra.com

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Operation

Battery Installation

Note

Always use high quality a l caline batte ri e s.

When batte ries are low the

i n d i ca tor will blink.

Install Batteries

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Pull lock tab down to remove battery cover.

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

Turning On Your microTALK®

Push and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds.An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on.

Illuminating the Display

Turning On Your microTALK

Note

Whenever the unit is on you can receive communications.

Illuminating the Display

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

Operation

Auto Squelch

Maximum Range Extender

Note

To learn more about the range of your microTALK®, see page 9.

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

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

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

Select Channel

Turn on the microTALK® 2-Way Radio.

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

Auto Battery Save

Your FRS 110 has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds,the unit will automatically switch to battery save mode and will be shown in the display.

Select Channel

Auto Battery Save

Note

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

Operation

Calling Another Party

To alert another party that you wish to communicate:

Turn onyour microTALK® 2-way radio. An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on.

Selecta channel by p u s h i n g t h e CHANNEL butto n up or down.

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

Talking To Another Party

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Push and hold TALK button.

The TX / RX indicato r will be displayed.

Note

Your incoming “Call”signal level is dependent on your unit volume s e t t i n g.

Talking To Another Party

Note

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

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

Release TALK button and listen for response.

Operation

Roger Beep Confirmation Tone

Listening For Another Party

Note

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

Roger Beep 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 talki n g and it’s OK for them to be g i n t a l ki n g.

Listening For Another Party

When finished talking:

Release TALK button to receive incoming transmissions.

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

microTALK® Range

Your micro TALK® Radio has a range of up to 2 miles.This effective range can be shortened under some conditions.

1. Under flat,open conditions you

will experience the microTALK®’s maximum range.

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

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

microTALK

Range

Note

To achieve maximum range the auto squelch can be overridden.Refer to Maximum Range Extender section on page 4.

Adjust volume by pushing

DOWN/UP buttons.

Making Life Easier and Safer

microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make 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:

1. Talking with fellow hikers.

2. Keeping track of the kids in a shopping mall.

5. 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.

6. Agree on a meeting spot after an event.

HolsterBelt Clip and Desk Stand

3. Communicating between basement and first,second or third floor.

4. Talking to a neighbor or a friend.

1. Desk Stand 2. Belt Clip

E x t e rnal Microphone/

Speaker Jack

External Microphone/ Speaker Jack

Note

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

External Microphone/Speaker Jack

Your microTALK® 2-Way Radio can be fitted with an external microphone/speaker,freeing your hands for other tasks.

To attach the external microphone/speaker:

Open Spkr/Mic tab on top of unit.

Insert plug into the Spkr/Mic jack.

Speaker Jack

Caring for Your microTAL Radio

Caring for Your microTALK

Radio

Note

Modifying or tampering with the radio’s internal components can cause malfunction and will invalidate the warranty. If your radio is not performing as it should, please call Cobra® at

773.889.3087. Do not return the unit to the retailer.

Caring for Your microTALK® Radio

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

Here are some suggestions:

1. Handle unit gently. 2. Keep away from dust.

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

4. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.

Specifications

I.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. FREQUENCIES

CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT

CH 1: 462.5625MHz CH 8: 467.5625MHz CH2: 462.5875MHz CH 9: 467.5875MHz CH 3: 462.6125MHz CH 10: 467.6125MHz CH 4: 462.6375MHz CH 11: 467.6375MHz CH 5: 462.6625MHz CH 12: 467.6625MHz CH 6: 462.6875MHz CH 13: 467.6875MHz CH 7: 462.7125MHz CH 14: 467.7125MHz

B.RECEIVER

UNIT NOMINAL

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

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

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

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

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

6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW +/-KHZ 5

7. ADJACENT CH.REJECTION dB 60

8. INTERMODULATION REJECTION dB 65

9. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION dB 65

C.TRANSMITTER

1. EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER mW 500

2. CARRIER FREQ.STABILITY H z 200

3. MODULATION LIMITING KHz 2.5

4. CARRIER ATTACK TIME mS 30

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

6. AUDIO DISTORTION % 3

7. HUM NOISE dB 38

8. TRANSIENT FREQ.BEHAVIOR a) TXON mS 30 b) TXOFF mS 5

D.POWER SUPPLY

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

2. BATTERY V 4.2 - 6.0

UNIT NOMINAL

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Limited Two Year Wa rranty

QUALITY SEAL

COBRA® ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA® FRS Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of two (2) years from the date of first consumer purchase.This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser,provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.

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

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges

Cobra® Electronics Corporation

6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

will be at Cobra®'s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply;

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

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

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

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

Optional Accessories

Vox Headset Mic

VOX (Voice Operated Transmitter) headset and

Replacement Holster

FA-HR1

Lapel Speaker/Microphone

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

You Can Find These Fine Acce ssories At Your Local Cobra® Dealer

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

Order by phone

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

Order by mail or fax

Call 773.889.3087 for pricing.

Order over the Web

www.cobra.com

microphone allows hands-free operation. MA-VOX

NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack

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

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

Ear Bud Mic with PTT

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

2 Port Desktop Charger

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

Accessory Order Form

Item # Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount

FA - H R 1 Replacement Holster M A - V O X Vox Headset Mic M A - E B M Ear Bud Mic with PTT MA-SM Lapel Speaker/ Microphone

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.

FA - B P B a t t e ry FA - C R C h a r g e r

Prices subject to change without notice.

Tax Table

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

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

Please print clearly

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

Subtotal (Tax if applicable)

Shipping/handling

Total

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

Customer Signature Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover

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

Cobra® Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL60707 USA

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

• Ci t i zens Band Ra d i o s

• m i c ro TALK® Ra d i o s

• Ra d a r / Laser De te cto r s

• G P S

• Sa fe ty Al e rt® Traffic Wa rning Sys te m s

• Ac ce s s o ri e s

• H i g h Ge ar™Ac ce s s o ri e s

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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.

(773) 889-3087

A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number

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

If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087

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

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

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

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

2. Send the entire product.

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

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

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

6. If the unit is in warranty,upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for

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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.

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