Cobra Electronics FRS305 User Manual

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How to Use Your Cobra

M i c ro Ta l k 2 - Way Radio

Contents

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

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

FCC Warnings Included Accessories

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

Our Thanks toYou.................................................................A3

Customer Support .............................................................A3

Operating your microTALK

Battery Installation............................................................2

LCD Display ..........................................................................4

Turning On............................................................................4

Auto Battery Power Saver...............................................5

Select Main Channel (1-14)............................................5

Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)................................7

Battery Low ..........................................................................8

Calling Another Party .......................................................9

Talking To Another Party .................................................10

Talk Confirmation Tone....................................................12

Listening For Another Party ...........................................12

Auto Squelch........................................................................13

Maximum Range Extender..............................................13

microTALK Range...............................................................13

Advanced Features...............................................................14

Programming Memory Locations................................15

Using Memory Locations................................................19

Scan Function......................................................................21

Ringer/Vibrate Modes......................................................25

Tone Settings.......................................................................28

Lock Function......................................................................30

Dual Watch Function........................................................31

microTALK Range...............................................................35

Making Life Easier And Safer............................................36

External Microphone/Speaker Jack...............................38

Frequency Ranges.................................................................40

microTALK Specifications..................................................41

Limited TwoYear Warranty................................................42

Optional Accessories............................................................43

Order Form...............................................................................44

IfYou Think You Need Service......................Back Cover

Features of This Product

• UHF FM Frequencies

• No License Required

• No Air Time Fees

• Up to 2 mile range

• 14 Main Channels

• 38 CTCSS Subchannels

• LCD Function Display

• Talk Confirmation To n e

• Ca l l / R ing Bu t to n

• Recharging Pads

• Retractable Antenna

• Auto Battery Saver Circuity

• Auto Squelch

• 10 Memory Locations

• Full Channel/CTCSS Scan

• Lock Key

• Ring/Vibrate Notification

• Belt Clip

• Water Resistant

Operation

Battery Installation

Note

Batteries not included with microTALK2-way radio.

Install Batteries

Clear antenna.

Pull lock tab down

and lift door up (towards you) to remove battery cover.

Insert four “AAA”

batteries. Position batteries according to po l a ri ty marki n g s.

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 ??. 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 BATT LOW indicator will blink.Replace alkaline batteries or recharge NiMH battery pack.

Operation

Turning On Your microTALK

Note

Whenever the unit is on you can receive communications.

Illuminating the Display

Turning On Your microTalk

Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds.An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go through a 3 second self-test and then go to Operational Mode.

Illuminating the Display

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

Auto Battery Power Saver

Your microTALK has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to battery Save Mode.

The icon will flash.

Select Main Channel (1-14)

Turn on the microTALK.An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go through a 3 second self-test and then go to Operational Mode.

Select channel by moving the Channel Button

up or down.

Auto Battery Power Saver

Note

The Auto Battery Save Circuit does not effect the unit’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

Select Main Channel

Note

Units must be on same channel and subchannels 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 up/down button for fast channel advance.

Operation

Select CTCSS Subchannel

Note

If you push and hold the Mode Button,the LCD display will cycle through the different functions.

Note

To return to Operational Mode and not save your last setting push and release talk button.

Note

CTCSS (Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System) is an advanced subcoding system that allows segmentation of a main channel.

Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)

The CTCSS Subchannel allows the user to utilize a less used channel range (00-38) within a main channel.

Turn on the microTALK.An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go through a 3 second self-test and then go to Operational Mode.

Select main channel by the Channel Button up

or down.

Se l e cts u bcode number by moving the Ch a n n e l

Bu t ton up or dow n.

When desired code is displayed press and release Lock Button. If key stroke tone is

on,an audible tone will confirm your selection.

Select CTCSS Subchannel

Note

Press and hold the Channel Button up and down for fast channel advance.

Push and release Mode Button. Small num-

bers flash next to channel display on LCD.

Operation

Battery Low Calling

Note

When battery capacity is at the 1/4 level it is recommended that you replace alkaline batteries or recharge your NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack.

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

Note

NiMH rechargeable battery Pack (item #FA-BP) and desktop charger (item #FA-CR) are not included with this unit. See Accessories section on page 43.

Battery Low

When in normal use the icon may begin flashing. This is a warning to you that your batteries are getting low.

Replace alkaline batteries as soon as possible and/or recharge NiMH battery pack.

Calling Another Party

To alert another party that you wish to communicate:

Turn onyour microTALK 2-way radio.

An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on. The LCD will go through a 3 second self test and then to Operational Mode.

Placeantenna in full upright position.

Another Party

Operation

HeadlineOperation

Talking to Another Party

Note

Your incoming “Call”audio ringing level is dependent on your unit’s volume s e t t i n g.

Select desired channel by moving the Channel

Button up and down. Both the calling and receiving units must be on same channel and subchannel for the call function to work.

Press and release Call Button. The indica- tor icon will flash and the icon will remain on for 3 seconds. The unit you are calling will hear a 2 second ring tone.

Your microTALK is always in the Standby Mode when the Talk Button is not depressed.

Press and hold Talk Button.

Th e i con will appe a r.

Hold mic about 2 inches from mouth. Speak in a normal voice.

Talking to Another Party

Note

While Talk Button is

depressed you cannot receive incoming calls.

Note

When you release the Talk Button,the person you

are talking to will hear a tone indicating that it’s ok to talk. See Talk Confirmation Tone

section on page 14.

Release Talk Button and listen for response.

Operation

Talk Confirmation Tone

Standby Mode

Note

While Talk Button is depressed you cannot receive incoming communications.

Talk 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 talking and it’s OK for them to begin talki n g.

Standby Mode

When finished talking:

Release Talk Button to receive incoming

transmissions.

Your microTALK is always in the Standby Mode when the Talk Button is not pressed and you are not in Function Mode. See Advanced Features section on page 14.

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

Au to squelch can be te m po ra rily re m oved to allow all signals to enter (Maximum Range Exte n d e r ) .

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.You will hear an audible “beep”confirmation. To return to normal operation,momentarily press the Maximum Range Extender Button again or change channels.

Auto Squelch

Maximum

Range

Extender

Note

To learn more about the

range of your microTALK,

see page 35. Range is dependent on

battery condition and geographic territory.

Auto Monitor

Advanced Features

No te

When using or prog ra m m i n g f u n ct i o n s,pushing and releasing the Mode Bu t t on or the Lock Bu t t on will save all e n te red info r m a t i o n .

No te

To exit out of Fu n c tion Mod e and return to Ope ra t i o n a l M ode without saving ente re d i n f ormation simply press the Press to Talk Bu t to n .

Advanced Features

Your microTALK has many advanced features not found on other 2-way radios.

These include:

• 10 Memory Storage Location and Recall

• Full Channel/Sub Channel Scan

• Dual Watch

• Ring/Vibrate Notification Modes

• Tone Indicator Settings

Key Stroke Tone

Talk Confirmation Tone

• Lock Key

Programming Memory Locations

Your microTALK has 10 memory (0-9) locations for storing your most frequently used channels.

Turn on the microTALK. An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go through a 3 second self-test and then go to Operational Mode.

Push and release Mode Button until

icon and a memory location flashes.

Programming

Memory

Locations

Select memory location you wish to change by

pressing the Channel Button up and down

continued

Advanced Features

Programming Memory Locations

Note

Once you enter Memory Mode you can talk and listen to any channel you select after programming is complete. See Using Memory Locations section on page 19.

Programming Memory Locations continued

Press and release Mode Button again.

Main Channel and icon will flash.

Select desired main channel you wish to store

(1-14) by pushing the Channel Button up or down.

Push the Channel Button up or down to set

the main channel in memory and move to subchannel selection. The subchannel begins flashing.The icon will remain flashing.

Select desired subchannel you wish to store

(00-38) by pushing the Channel Button up or down.

Note

Push and hold the Channel Button up and down or fast channel advance.

Note

You can push and hold the Talk Button to begin talking anytime.

continued

Advanced Features

Programming Memory Locations

Note

If you push and hold the Mode Button,the LCD display will cycle through the different functions.

Programming Memory Locations

After selecting your Memory Channel and Main/Sub Channels, for immediate entry press Talk Button.

or...

After selecting you Memory Channel and Main/Sub Channel,DO NOT press any buttons for 10 seconds and your unit will automatically set the Memory and Main/Sub Channels. It will then go to the NEW channel.

Press and release Lock Button to return to Operational Mode original Main Channel.

or...

Press and release Mode Button to proceed to next Function Mode (Scan).

Memory Channel Recall/Talk

To recall a channel in memory:

Press and release Mode Button until

icon and a memory location flashes.

Select desired memory location you wish to recall (0-9) by pressing the Channel

Button up or down.

Using Memory Locations

continued

Advanced Features

Using Memory Locations

Note

If the Mode Button is pushed while listening/talking, programming will begin. See Programming Memory Locations on page 15.

Press and hold Talk Button and talk. Your

radio will stay on this recalled location until you exit out of Memory Function Mode.

Repeat step 2 for recalling other memory

locations.

To exit the Memory Mode and return to Operational Mode:

Press and release Mode Button.

Scan Function

Turn on microTALK.An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go through a 3 second self-test and then go to Operational Mode.

Press and release Mode Button until

icon and main channel flashes.

Scan Function

Note

The microTALK“zeros out”the subchannels to allow scanning of the main channels.

continued

Advanced Features

Scan Function

Scan Function continued

Press Channel Button up or down and the

unit will begin scanning the main channels.

Unit will co ntinue to scan all main channels and s to p,if an incoming transmission is dete cte d .

Your microTALK will pick it up for 10 seconds. Within 10 seconds you can:

Press and hold Talk Bu t ton and talk. Your ra d i o

will re t u rn to Ope rational Mode on that channel.

or...

Press and release Channel Button up or down

to rescan the main channel.

or...

Proceed to subchannel scan on next page.

To scan subchannels:

Press and release Mode Button and

subchannel and Scan Icon will flash.

Press and release Channel Button up or down

and subchannel scanning begins and stops when an incoming transmission is detected.

continued

Advanced Features

Scan Function

Note

If you wish to proceed to the next Function Mode,press and release Mode Button.

Scan Function continued

Your microTALK will pick it up for 10 seconds. Within 10 seconds you can:

Press and hold Talk button and talk.Your ra d i o

will re t u rn to Ope rational Mode on that channel. or...

Press and release Channel Button up or down

to rescan the main channel.

To exit the Scan Mode and return to Operational Mode:

1 Press and release Mode Button.

Ringer/Vibrate Modes

Your microTALK will signal you that there is an incoming transmission with either a tone or a vibration or both. To set for Ringer/Vibrate:

Turn on microTALK.An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go through a 3 second self-test and then go to Operational Mode.

Press and release Mode Button until

icon flashes.

Ringer/Vibrate

Modes

Press Channel Button up and down until

icon appears for Ringer Only Mode.

continued

Advanced Features

Ringer/Vibrate Modes

Note

When you press and hold the Talk Button,the unit exits out to Operational Mode.

If,after 10 seconds no selection is made,the unit will return to Operational Mode.

Ringer/Vibrate Modes continued

Press and release Channel Button up and down

again. icon appears for Vibrator Only Mode.

Press and release Channel Button up and

d own again and bo t h i c ons will be displaye d for Ringer and Vi b rate Mod e .

After selecting the mode you desire press and release Lock Button or Mode Button

to proceed to next function.

Ringer/VibrateTest

To test the ringer/vibrate Mode:

Turn on unit.

Press and hold Lock Button and Call

Button simultaneously.

Unit will ring, vibrate,or ring/vibrate for 4 seconds.

Note

Unit must be in Operational Mode to test ring/vibrate.

Advanced Features

Tone Settings

Tone Setting

Press Mode Button until flashing

Press Channel Button up or down to turn

on or off.

To set option:

Press Lock Button.This will immediately enter new setting;

Press Mode Button.This will enter new setting and go to new Function Mode;

Wait 10 seconds. It will go to Operational Mode with new setting.

Talk Confirmation Tone Indicator

To te m po ra r ily eliminate the Talk Co n f i rm ation To n e :

Press Mode Button until flashing

Press Channel Button up or down to turn

on or off.

To set option:

Press Lock Button.This will immediately enter new setting;

Press Mode Button.This will enter new setting and go to new Function Mode;

Wait 10 seconds. It will go to Operational Mode with new setting.

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Advanced Features

Lock Function

Note

Call Button,Range Extender Button and Talk Button

do not lock and are fully operational while the unit

is locked. The unit cannot lock while in

Function Mode.

Lock Function

The purpose of the LOCK function is to lock most buttons to avoid accidental operation.

To engage the LOCK function:

Press and hold for one seco n d Lock Bu t to n .

i con flashes. If the Beep Fu n ction is ON yo u will hear an audible co n f i rm at i o n .Most butto n s a re loc ke d .

To“unlock”press and release button again.

If the Beep Fu n ction is ON you will hear an audible co n f i rm at i o n . Most buttons are loc ke d . Buttons are“unlocked” and icon disappears.

Dual Watch Function

Dual Watch allows you to simultaneously monito r a ny two pre s e l e cted Family Radio Se rv i ce channels.

Select first channel and CTCSS code which you desire to Dual Watch. (please see pages 6 and 7).

Dual Watch Function

continued

Advanced Features

Dual Watch Function

Press and release Mode Bu t ton unt i l i con flashes.

Pre s s Channel Bu t ton up and down to s e l e ct second channel.

Dual Watch Function

Press Mode Bu t ton to set CTC S S . C TCSS channel numbers will flash.

Pre s s Channel Bu t t on up and down to select CTC S S .

Press Lock Button.This will store the second channel and CTCSS and start Dual Watch.

To terminate Dual Watch and go to Normal Mode, press Lock or Talk Buttons.

continued

Dual Watch Function

microTALK Range

Dual Watch Function

To enter Dual Watch when the second channel and CTCSS are already stored, press the Mode Button until icon flashes.

Pre s s Lock Bu t to n . Dual watch will be g i n .

Pre s s Talk Bu t ton to exit Dual Watch Mod e.

microTALK Range

Your micro TA L K Radio has a range of up to2 miles. This effective range can be shortened under some conditions.

Under flat,o pen co n d itions you will ex pe rie n ce the micro TA L K ’s maximum ra n g e.

Range can be re d u ce d by buildings and fo l i a g e in the path of the signal.

Range will be furt h e r re d u ced by dense foliage and hilly te rra i n .

To achieve maximum range the auto squelch can be ove r ri d d e n . Re fer to Ma x i m u m Range Extender sect i o n on page 13.

microTALK Range

Making Life Easier and Safer

microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make Life Easier and Safer

As you become familiar with your microTALK Radio you will find many of your own uses for the unit. Some suggestions include:

Talking with fellow hikers.

Keeping track of the kids in a shopping mall.

microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make Life Easier and Safer

Checking on traveling companions in another car.

Holster/Belt Clip/Desk Stand

Your microTALK Radio comes with a custom mold ed plastic holster.Its unique dual-function design enables it to act as a handy desktop storage unit, as well as easily attaching to your belt for maximum convenience and portability.

Agree on a meeting spot after an event.

microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make Life Easier and Safer

Holster-

Belt Clip and Desk Stand

Co m m u n i cating be twe e n b a s e m e nt and first,s e cond or third floo r.

Ta l king to a neighbor or a fri e n d .

Desk Stand Belt Clip

E x t e rnal Microphone/Speaker Jack

Caring for Your MicroTalk Radio

External Microphone/ Speaker Jack

Note

External microphone/ speaker (item #FA-SM) is not included with this unit. See Accessories section on page ?? for available units.

External Microphone/Speaker Jack

Your microTALK 2-Way Radio can be fitted with an external microphone/speaker, (not included) freeing your hands for other tasks.

To attach the external microphone/speaker:

Open Mic/Spkr tab on top of unit.

Caring for Your microTALK Radio

The microTALK 2-Way Radio will give you years of service if cared for properly.

Here are some suggestions:

Handle unit gently. Keep away

f rom dust.

Caring for Yo u r m i c ro TA L K R a d i o

Note

Modifying or tampering with the radio’s internal

components can cause malfunction and will invalidate the warranty. If your radio is not performing as it should,please call Cobra at 773.889.3087.Do not return the unit to the

retailer.

Insert jack into the Mic/Spkr ports.

Never place the unit in water or in a moist place.

Avoid ex po s u re to ext reme te m pe rat u re s.

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Frequency Range

MicroTalk Specifications

Frequency Ranges

The microTalk unit represents one of the most advanced FM two-way radios available.

Channel Channel

FRS Frequency FRS Frequency

Channel In MHz Channel In MHz

1 462.5625 8 467.5625 2 462.5875 9 467.5875 3 462.6125 10 467.6125 4 462.6375 11 467.6375 5 462.6625 12 467.6625 6 462.6875 13 467.6875 7 462.7125 14 467.7125

CTCSS CTCSS

Channel Frequency Channel Frequency

01 67.0 Hz 21 136.5 Hz 02 71.9 Hz 22 141.3 Hz 03 74.4 Hz 23 146.2 Hz 04 77.0 Hz 24 151.4 Hz 05 79.7 Hz 25 156.7 Hz 06 82.5 Hz 26 162.2 Hz 07 85.4 Hz 27 167.9 Hz 08 88.5 Hz 28 173.8 Hz 09 91.5 Hz 29 179.9 Hz 10 94.8 Hz 30 186.2 Hz 11 97.4 Hz 31 192.8 Hz 12 100.0 Hz 32 203.5 Hz 13 103.5 Hz 33 210.7 Hz 14 107.2 Hz 34 218.1 Hz 15 110.9 Hz 35 225.7 Hz 16 114.8 Hz 36 233.6 Hz 17 118.8 Hz 37 241.8 Hz 18 123.0 Hz 38 250.3 Hz 19 127.3 Hz 20 131.8 Hz

I.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

A.GENERAL

CH=14 CHANNELS WITHIN 462-467 MHZ

B.RECEIVER UNIT

1. SENSITIVITY FOR 12 DB SINAD uV 0.25 FOR CALL SIG.DETECTION uV 0.2

2. MAX. AUDIO OUTPUT @10% THD MW 100

3. MAX.S/N RATIO @ 1mV RF INPUT DB 45

4. SQUELCH a) SENS. uV 0.2 b) ATTACK TIME mS 120 c) CLOSING TIME mS 200

5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP. @ 300 HZ DB -6 @ 3000 HZ DB -6

6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW +/-KHZ 5

7. ADJACENT CH.REJECTION DB 55

8. INTERMODULATION REJECTION DB 55

9. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION DB 65

C.TRANSMITTER UNIT

1. EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER mW 500

2. CARRIER FREQ.STABILITY H Z 500

3. MODULATION LIMITING KHZ 2.5

4. CARRIER ATTACK TIME mS 80

5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE @ 300 HZ DB -6 @ 3000 HZ DB -6

6. AUDIO DISTORTION % 3

7. HUM and NOISE DB 35

8. TRANSIENT FREQ.BEHAVIOR a)TXON mS 30 b) TX OFF mS 5

D.POWER SUPPLY

1.BATTERY LIFE (1:1:8 RATIO) HR 24

2.BATTERY V 4.8 - 6.0

4140

Limited Two Year Warranty

COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA FRS Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of two (2) years from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser,provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.

COBRA will,without charge,repair or replace, at its option, defective FRS radios, products or component parts upon delivery to the COBRA factory Service Department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase , such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges

Cobra Electronics Corporation

6500 West Cortland Street Chicago,Illinois 60707

will be at Cobra's expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty.

Exclusions:This limited warranty does not apply; 1) to any product damaged by accident;2) in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs;3) if the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed;4) if the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.

All implied warranties,including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.

COBRA shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages;including,without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installat i o n .

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

(1) NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack

High performance Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack for multiple recharging FA-BP $29.95

Ear Bud Mic with PTT

I n te g ra ted spe a ker/mic adapte r that fits in your ear.Includes s h i r t clip. M A-EBM $29.95

Optional Accessories

2 Po rt De s k t op Ch a rg e r

Ch a rges your micro Talk Radio and (1) NiMH batte r y pack FA- C R $ 2 4 . 9 5

Lapel Microphone

Remote microphone/speaker connection. CA- 4 0 $ 2 5 . 9 5

You Can Find These Fine Accessories AtYour Local Cobra Dealer

If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra.

Order by phone

Call 1.773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a.m.-6 p.m. M-F CST. )

Order by mail or fax

Please fill out order form on ne xt page, and mail/fax directly to Cobra.

Order over the Web

www.cobratelectronics.com.

Vox Headset Mic

VOX (Voice Operated Transmitter) headset and microphone allows hands-free operation.

MA-VOX $49.95

Replacement Belt Clip

FA-HR3 $4.95

Accessory Order Form

Item # Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount

FA-BP NiMH Re c h a rgeable Bat te ry Pa c k $29.95 M A - E B M Ear Bud Mic with PTT $ 2 9 . 9 5 M A - VOX Vox Mi c $ 4 9 . 9 5 FA-CR 2 Port Desktop Charger $24.95 CA-40 Lapel Microphone $25.95 FA-HR3 Holster Belt Clip $4.95

Shipping & Handling

Amount Shipping/

of Order Handling

$25.00 and under $4.75 $25.01 - $40.00 $6.95 $40.01 - $80.00 $ 9 . 2 5 $80.01 - $120.00 $ 1 0 . 2 5 $120.01 - $160.00 $ 1 1 . 7 5 $160.01 and up $14.50

For AK,HI and PR please add an additional $15.00 for UPS shipments.

Prices subject to change without notice.

Tax Table

Illinois residents add 7% Cook Co.residents add .75% (7.75% total)

Chicago residents add 1% (8.75% total)

Indiana residents add 5% Michigan residents add 4 % Minnesota residents add 6% Ohio residents add 6% Wisconsin residents add 5%

For credit card orders fill out order form and fax to: 1.773.622.2269 or call 1.773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8:00 am - 6:00 pm,M-F,CST.

Please print clearly Name Address (No P.O.Box) City State Zip Telephone ( ) Credit Card No. Exp. Date Customer Signature Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover

Subtotal (Tax if applicable) Shipping/handling*

Total

*See chart.

Ma ke check or money order (no stamps) payable to: Cobra Electronics Attn:Accessories Dept. 6500 West Co rtland St.Ch i ca g o ,IL 60707

Allow 7 to 10 days??? for delivery.Offer valid in Continental U.S.only.

Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, IL 60707

IfYou Think You Need Service

For te c h n i cal assistance,please call our Au to m a ted Help Desk which can assist you by answe ring the most fre q u e n t l y asked questions about Co b ra prod u ct s.

(773) 889-3087

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number

8:00 am - 6:00 pm,Monday through Friday,CST.

Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

section at www.cobraelectronics.com or by e-mail to

productinfo@cobraelectronics.com

If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087

“If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair.”

You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory.It will be necessary to furnish the following in order to have the product serviced and returned.

1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned.

2. Send the entire pr oduct.

3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit.Include a typed or clearly print name and address of where the unit is to be returned.

4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.

5. Ship prepaid and insured by w ay of a traceable carrier such as United Par cel Service (UPS) or First Class Mail: to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,6500 W.Cortland St., Chicago,IL 60707.

6. If the unit is in war ranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 1.773.889.3087 for assistance.

Part No. 00000

O pe rating Instru ctions for your Co b ra micro TA L K

2Way Radio FRS 305

“Ingenious Prod u cts for Easier Co m m u n i cat i o n .”

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 305 is a great way for friends or family to increase their fun–and safe ty – 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. All of these 14 channels are easily accessed on your Cobra FRS radio. 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.

FCCWarnings

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

Controls and Indicators

1. An te n n a 2 . Mi c ro p h o n e / Spe a ker Ja c k 3 . On / Off Power Bu t to n 4 . LCD Di s p l ay Pa n e l 5 . Light/Max Range Bu t to n 6 . Down/Up Volume Co n t ro l 7 . Spe a ke r 8 . Ba t te ry Co m p a rt m e n t 9 . Talk Bu t to n

10. Call Bu t to n

11. Channel Se l e ct Bu t to n

12 . Ba t te ry Ch a rge Pa d s 13 . M ode Key 14 . Key Loc k

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Our Thanks to You

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra microTALK 2-way Radio. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service.

Customer Support

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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@cobraelectronics.com

Co b ra on the Wo rld Wide We b : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found on-line at: www.cobraelectronics.com

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