Cobra Electronics FRS.200 User Manual

Family Radio

Service

Transceiver

“Ingenious Products for

Easier Communication.”

Operating instructions
for your

COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

6500 W. Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707

Printed in Thailand Cobra Electronics Corp.© 1997 Part no. 480-178-P-001

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INTRODUCTION

This ultra compact, ultra clear 2-way handheld radio is a convenient way
for friends or family to increase their fun—and safety—by staying in touch
while on the go. All you need to do is select a common channel, push a
button on the side, and talk. It’s that easy and Cobra’s FRS 200 radio
works just as well indoors no matter what walls or structures are in the
way. Your new Cobra unit uses UHF (Ultra High Frequency) which mean
outstanding penetration through buildings, thick forests, hills, and other
dense structures. FM (Frequency Modulation) signal transmission means
crystal clear reception even in crowded environments. This is the first time
professional business band frequencies are available to the general public
with no costly license or air time charges.

FEATURES

-UHF FM Frequencies

-No License Required

-No Air Time Fees

-Up to 2 Miles Range

-14 User Selectable Channels

-Call/Ring Feature

-LCD Display

-Battery Saver Circuitry

-Auto Squelch

-Battery Low Indicator

-High Efficiency Antenna

-Wrist Strap

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help

Desk which can assist you by answering the most frequently

asked questions about Cobra products.

[phone]

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same

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

Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked

Question (FAQ) section at www.cobraelec.com or by e-mail to

[e-mail]

Family Radio
Service Transceiver

How to use your

CONTENTS:

Introduction ........................................3

Features............................................3

Technical Support and service..........3

Controls and Indicators....................4

The FRS Story ..................................5

FCC Warnings ..................................5

Talk Range........................................5

Included with your FRS 200 ................6

Getting Started ....................................7

Installing Batteries ............................7

Operation ............................................8

Turning your FRS Radio on ..............8

Auto Squelch ....................................8

Selecting a channel ..........................9

LCD Display Panel............................9

To Talk/To Receive ..........................10

To Call/To Receive a Call ................11

Battery Low ....................................12

Auto Battery Save............................12

Volume Adjustment ........................12

Lighted Display................................13

Lock Key..........................................13

How your FRS Radio can serve you....14

Frequency Ranges ..............................14

Caring for your radio..........................14

Specifications ....................................15

Warranty Information ........................16

If You Think You Need Service............17

Accessories ........................................18

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THE FAMILY RADIO SERVICE STORY

The FCC (Federal Communication Commission) has created 14 high
quality, license free frequency bands, or channels for Family Radio
Service (FRS). Any of these 14 channels are easily accessed on your Cobra
FRS 200 with a single push of a button. These new UHF FM frequencies
provide you with ultra clear, high penetrating signals that allow high
quality communications in most environments. The FCC regulates the
amount of output power that any FRS (Family Radio Service) Transceiver
can have. The maximum output is 500mW power capacity. Your Cobra
FRS 200 is equipped with 500mW power to guarantee maximum distance
and full range capabilities.

FCC WARNINGS

Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of
a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Cobra, may
cause violation of the technical regulations of Part 95 of the FCC Rules, or
violation of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.

TALK RANGE

Your FRS 200 has been designed to maximize performance, however talk
range depends on the terrain. These are line-of-sight radios and although
this radio uses UHF frequencies, talk range will be reduced in dense
foliage and mountainous areas. Maximum range will be obtained in flat,
open areas.

1. Antenna Connector

2. PTT (Push To Talk) Key

3. Monitor Key

4. Channel Up Key

5. Channel Down Key

6. Lock Key

7. Power On / Off

8. Call / Light Key

9. Volume Down

10. Volume Up

11. LCD Display Panel

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CONTROLS
AND INDICATORS

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