Cobra Electronics FRS 220 User Manual

2 Way Radio

Operating Instructions for your

Nothing comes close to a Cobra™

FRS 220

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 220 is a great way for friends or family to increase their fun–and safety–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.

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 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

How to Use Your Cobra

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

Contents

Features ..........................................................................1

The FRS Story ...............................................................A1

FCC Warnings Included Accessories

Controls & Indicators................................................A2

Our Thanks to You......................................................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.....................................................6

Calling Another Party .............................................7

Talking To Another Party .......................................8

Roger Beep Confirmation Tone...........................9

Listening For Another Party.................................9

Lock Function ............................................................10

microTALK® Range...................................................11

Making Life Easier And Safer ...............................12

Holster/Belt Clip/Desk Stand ...............................13

External Microphone/Speaker Jack...................14

Caring for Your microTALK®..................................15

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

Limited Two Year Warranty....................................18

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

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

If You Think You Need Service.............Back Cover

Our Thanks to You

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra® FRS 220 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.

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@cobra.com

Cobra® on the World Wide Web: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found on-line at: www.cobra.com

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference

received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Controls and Indicators

12 14

1. Antenna

2. Microphone/Speaker

Jack

3. On/Off Power Button

4.LLCD Display Panel

5.? Light/Max Range Button

6. Key Lock

7. Down/Up Volume

Control

8. Speaker

9. Microphone

10. Battery Compartment

11 . Charge Pads

12 . Talk Button

13 . Call Button

14 . Channel Button

15 . Mode Button

Operation

Pull lock tab down to remove battery cover.

Insert four “AAA” batteries. Position batteries according to polarity markings.

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 19. 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 indicator will blink. Replace alkaline batteries or recharge NiMH battery pack.

Install Batteries

Battery Installation

1 2

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Turning On Your microTALK®

HOLD

Note

Whenever the unit is on you can receive communications.

Turning On Your microTALK

Illuminating the Display

Push and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds. An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on, and display will illuminate for 10 seconds.

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

Operation

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

Select Main Channel (1-14)

Turn on the microTALK® 2-Way Radio.

Note

Selecting a CTCSS privacy code will allow you to only hear conversations on that selection. For example, you may be with a group of friends. If all of you select channel 7 and privacy code 1, you will hear your friends but will not hear anybody else on channel 7, privacy code 2 through 38.

Select Main Channel

Note

To learn more about the range of your microTALK®, see page 10.

Range is dependent on battery condition and geographic territory.

Auto Squelch

Maximum Range Extender

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

Select CTCSS Privacy Code (00-38)

Press the mode button. After a short delay,small numbers will flash next to the channel display LCD indicating the privacy code.

Select CTCSS Privacy Code

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.

HOLD

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 privacy code number by moving the channel button up or down. When the desired code is displayed push the mode button and release. An audible tone will confirm your selection.

Note

Units must be on same channel and privacy code 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 button for fast channel advance.

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