Cobra Electronics FRS 220 User Manual

Operating Instructions for your

2 Way Radio

FRS 220

Nothing comes close to a Cobra™

The Family Radio Service Story

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
	1	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

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

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

A1	1

Controls and Indicators

1.Antenna

2.Microphone/Speaker

	Jack
3.	On/Off Power Button			1	2
4.L	LCD Display Panel
5.?	Light/Max Range Button
6.	Key Lock
7.	Down/Up Volume			1
	Control
8.	Speaker			2
9.	Microphone
10.	Battery Compartment
11.	Charge Pads	12	3	14
12.	Talk Button
13.	Call Button	4
14.	Channel Button			15
		13
15.	Mode Button	5		6
		7		12	14
		9	8	13	15

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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.

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.

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: [e-mail]

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

A2	A3

Operation

Operation

Battery

Installation

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

- + - +

+ - + -

1	2 Insert four “AAA”
to remove battery	batteries. Position
cover.	batteries according
	to polarity markings.

Turning On Your microTALK®	Turning
	On Your
	microTALK®
HOLD
	Note
	Whenever the unit is on
	you can receive
	communications.

1Push and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on, and display will illuminate for 10 seconds.

the Display	Illuminating
	the Display

1Push and releaseLIGHT/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

see page 10.

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.

Range Extender

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

HOLD

1Push and hold

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 Main Channel (1-14)

1 Turn on the microTALK® 2-Way Radio.

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

Select CTCSS Privacy Code (00-38)

1 Press the mode button. After a short delay, small channel display

2	number by moving the
	channel button up or down.

3When the desired code is displayed push the mode button and release. An audible tone will confirm your selection.

Select Main Channel

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.

Select CTCSS

Privacy Code

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.

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