Cobra Electronics FRS120B User Manual

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How to Use Your Cobra
M i c ro Ta l k 2 - Way Radio
Contents
Features..........................................................................1
Family Radio Service................................................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
Calling Another Party .............................................6
Talking To Another Party.......................................7
Roger Beep Confirmation Tone...........................8
Listening For Another Party.................................8
microTALK Range.....................................................9
Making Life Easier And Safer...............................10
microTALKSNAP Removable Front....................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
If You Think You Need Service.............Back Cover
Features of This Product
• Two-way radio with up to a 2 mile range
• 14 channels
• Backlit LCD
• Call feature
• SuperFlex™ antenna
• Speaker/Microphone jacks
• Belt clip
• Wrist strap
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Operation
Battery Installation
Note
Batteries are not included with microTALK 2-way radio.Always use 3 high q u a l i ty AA alkaline batte ri e s or optional batte ry pack (sold separa te ly ) .
Note
When batteries are low the
i n d i ca tor willb l i n k .
Note
Visit Cobra Electronics ( w w w. co b ra e l e ct ro n i c s. co m ) for information abo u t optional batte ry pack and d e s k top charger acce s s o ri e s.
Install Batteries
1 2
Pull lock tab down to remove battery cover.
Insert three “AA” batteries.Position batteries according to po l a ri ty marki n g s.
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Operation
Turning On Your microTALK
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Turnthe On/Off/Volume switch.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
1
Push and release LIGHT/MAX RANGE button to illuminate display for ten seconds.
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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 terrain.
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 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.Two beeps confirm Auto Monitor is on.To return to normal operation,momentarily press the Maximum Range Extender button again or change channels.
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Operation
Select Channel
1
Turn on the microTALK 2-Way Radio.
2
Select any of the 14 channels by pushing the channel up or down buttons.
Select Channel
Note
Units must be tuned to the same channel number in order to communicate.
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Operation
Calling Another Party
Note
Both units must be ON and tuned to the same channel.
Your incoming “Call”signal volume is dependent on the unit volume s e t t i n g.
Calling Another Party
To alert another party that you wish to communicate:
1
Push and release CALL button.The unit you are calling will hear a two second ringing tone.
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Operation
Talking To Another Party
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Push and hold TALK button.
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Hold mic about 2 inches from mouth. Speak in a normal voice.
Talking To Another Party
Note
While the TALK button is depressed you cannot receive incoming calls.
The TX / RX indicato r will be displayed.
Release TALK button and listen for response.
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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:
1
Release TALK button to receive incoming
transmissions. Your microTALK is always in listening mode
when the TALK button is not pressed.
2
Adjust volume by turning the On/Off Volume Switch
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