Cobra Electronics FRS 225 User Manual

2-Way Radio

Operating Instructions for your

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FRS 225

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Family Radio Service

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 225 is a great way for friends or family to have fun and be safe 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. Belt Clip

2. Wrist Strap

3. Two microTALK® SNAP™ removable fronts

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Features of This Product

•Two-way radio with up to a 2 mile range

• 14 channels

• 38 Privacy Codes

•Backlit LCD

•Roger beep confirmation tone

•Call feature

•SuperFlex™ antenna

•Water Resistant

•Speaker/Microphone jacks

•Belt clip

•Wrist strap

•Lock Function

Contents

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

Family Radio Service ................................................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

Select CTCSS Privacy Code ...................................5

Calling Another Party .............................................6

Talking To Another Party .......................................6

Roger Beep Confirmation Tone...........................7

Listening For Another Party.................................7

Lock Function ............................................................8

microTALK® Range...................................................9

Making Life Easier And Safer ...............................10

microTALK® SNAP™ Removable Front..............11

External Microphone/Speaker Jack...................12

Caring for Your microTALK®..................................14

Frequency Ranges .....................................................16

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

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

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

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

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

How to Use Your Cobra

2-Way Radio

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra® FRS 225 2-Way Radio.Your microTALK® radio comes with the new microTALK® SNAP™ removable front, which allows you to customize the appearance of your radio! Several color choices are included with your purchase. For instructions on removing the microTALK® SNAP™ front, see page 11. For additional color choices available as accessories (sold separately), please see the brochure and order form included.

Customer Support

Properly used, this Cobra® product will give you years of reliable service. 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.

Our Thanks to You

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

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Controls and Indicators

1. Antenna

2. Microphone/Speaker

Jack

3. On/Off Volume Switch

4.LLCD Display Panel

5.? Light/Max Range Button

6. Channel Select Button

7. Speaker

8. Battery Compartment

9. Talk Button

10. Call Button

11. microTALK® SNAP™

Removeable Front

12 . Lock Button

13 . Mode Button

14 . Charge Pads

Turn the On/Off/Volume switch. An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on.

Pull lock tab down to remove battery cover.

Insert three “AA” batteries. Position batteries according to polarity markings.

Operation

Note

Batteries are not included with microTALK® 2-way radio.Always use 3 high quality AA alkaline batteries or optional battery pack (sold separately).

Only the Cobra® NiMH battery (Part #FA-AA) pack can be recharged.

Note

When batteries are low the

indicator willblink.

Note

Visit Cobra® Electronics (www.cobra.com) for information about optional battery pack and desktop charger accessories.

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Battery Installation

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Turning On Your microTALK®

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Whenever the unit is on you can receive communications.

Turning On Your microTALK

Illuminating the Display

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

Select any of the 14 channels by pushing the channel up or down buttons.

Select Main Channel (1-14)

Turn on the microTALK® 2-Way Radio.

Operation

Select 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.

Operation

Note

To learn more about the range of your microTALK®, see page 9.

Range is dependent on battery condition and geographic terrain.

Auto Squelch

Maximum Range Extender

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

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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.

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.

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 codes 2 through 38.

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

Select sprivacy 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.

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