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FRS 110
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Nothing comes close to a Co b ra ™
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Antenna
Microphone/Speaker
Jack
On/Off Power Button
LCD Display Panel
Light/Max Range Button
Down/Up Volume
Control
Speaker
Battery Compartment
Talk Button
Call Button
Channel Select Button
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Our Thanks to You
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra FRS 110
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.
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC rules.Operation
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is subject to the following two
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conditions:
(1) this device may not cause
harmful interference,and
(2) this device must accept any
i nte rfe re n ce re ce i ve d,i n c l u d i n g
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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:
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We b : Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ) can be
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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
External Microphone/Speaker Jack...................12
Frequency Ranges ......................................................13
Caring for Your microTALK......................................14
microTALK Specifications........................................16
Limited Two Year Warranty.....................................18
Optional Accessories.................................................19
Order Form.....................................................................20
IfYou Think You Need Service...............Back Cover
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
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Operation
Operation
Battery
Installation
Note
Batteries not included with
microTALK 2-way radio.
Always use high quality
alkaline batteries.
Note
When batteries are low the
i n d i ca tor willb l i n k .
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
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Push and release the POWER button.
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
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Push and release LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button to illuminate display for ten seconds.
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Operation
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).
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Push and release 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
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Turn on the microTALK 2-Way Radio.
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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.
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Operation
Operation
Calling
Another
Party
Calling Another Party
To alert another party that you wish to
communicate:
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Turn onyour microTALK 2-way radio. An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on.
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Selecta channel
by p u s h i n g t h e
CHANNEL butto n
up or down.
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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.
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Release TALK
button and listen
for response.
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Operation
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:
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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 to2 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.
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Adjust volume by pushing
DOWN/UP buttons.
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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.
6. Agree on a meeting
spot after an event.
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.
HolsterBelt Clip and
Desk Stand
3. Communicating
between basement
and first,second or
third floor.
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4. Talking to a
neighbor or a
friend.
1. Desk Stand 2. Belt Clip
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E x t e rnal Microphone/
Speaker Jack
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E x t e rnal Microphone/
Speaker Jack
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Note
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,(not included)
freeing your hands for other tasks.
To attach the external microphone/speaker:
External
Microphone/
Speaker Jack
Insert plug into the Spkr/Mic jack.
Open Spkr/Mic tab on top of unit.
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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.
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microTALK Specifications
microTALK 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 uV -119
FOR CALL SIG.DETECTION uV -121
2. MAX. AUDIO OUTPUT @10% THD mW 150
3. MAX.S/N RATIO @ 1mV RF INPUT dB 45
4. SQUELCH
a) SENSITIVITY uV -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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Accessory Order Form
Item # Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount
M A - E B M Ear Bud Mic with PTT $ 2 9 . 9 5
M A - VOX Vox Headset Mi c $ 4 9 . 9 5
MA-SM Lapel Speaker/ Microphone $24.95
FA - H R 1 Replacement Holster $ 4 . 9 5
Prices subject to change without notice.
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