Cobra Electronics MicroTalk 2-Way Radio 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
FCCWarnings
Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators.........................................................................A2
Our Thanks toYou...............................................................................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/Station.....................................................................5
Mode Key...............................................................................................6
Battery Low;Auto Battery Save......................................................7
Calling To Another Party...................................................................8
Talking To Another Party..................................................................9
Talk Confirmation Tone/Standby Mode...................................10
microTALK Range..............................................................................11
Advanced Features.............................................................................11
Storing a Radio Station...................................................................12
Retrieving a Radio Station.............................................................13
Lock Function.....................................................................................14
Making Life Easier And Safer........................................................15
Holster-Belt Clip/Desk Stand........................................................16
External Microphone/Speaker Jack...........................................17
Caring for Your microTALK..............................................................18
Frequency Ranges...............................................................................19
microTALK Specifications................................................................19
Limited TwoYear Warranty.............................................................21
Optional Accessories..........................................................................22
Order Form..............................................................................................23
IfYou Think You Need Service......................................Back Cover
Features of This Product
• Two-way static-free
radio with up to a
2 mile range
• Digital AM/FM
Stereo Tuner
• AM/FM Memory
• 14 channels
• SuperFlex™ antenna
• Holster belt clip
• Roger beep
confirmation tone
• Backlit LCD
• Stereo Headphones
• Speaker/Microphone/
Headphone jack
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Operation
Battery
Installation
Note
Batteries not included with
microTALK 2-way radio.Always
use high quality alkaline or
NiMH batteries.
Only the Cobra NiMH battery pack (Part #FA-BP) can
be recharged.
Incorrect positioning can
damage both the batteries
and the unit.
Note
When batteries are low
the i n d i ca tor
w i l lb l i n k .
Install Batteries
1 Pull lock tab down
to remove battery
cover.
2 Insert four “AAA”
batteries.Position
batteries according
to po l a ri ty marki n g s.
Turning On Your microTALK
PUSH &
HOLD
1 Push and hold the POWER button for
3 seconds.An audible tone will indicate the
unit is on.(The unit will return to the mode
last selected before it was shut off).
Illuminating the Display
PUSH &
RELEASE
Operation
Turning
On Your
microTALK
Note
You will be able to receive communications only when the
unit is in the FRS,AM/FRS and
FM/FRS modes.
Illuminating
the Display
1 Push and release LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button to illuminate display for ten seconds.
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Operation
Auto Squelch
Maximum
Range
Extender
Note
To learn more about the range
of your microTALK,
see page 11.
Range is dependent on
battery condition and
geographic territory.
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 &
HOLD
1 Push and hold LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button to allow all signals to enter.
Se l e ct Ch a n n e l / St at i o n
1 Tu rn on the micro TA L K .
PRESS
2 Press the Mode button to choose be tween five
d i f fe re nt mod e s :F R S ,A M ,A M / F R S ,FM and
FM/FRS (a double beep will co n f i rm each
s e l e ct i o n ) .
3 O n ce in a mod e,s e l e ct a channel and/or stat i o n
by moving the channel button up or dow n .
Operation
Select
Channel/
Station
Auto Monitor
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.
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Operation
Mode Key
Note
Playing this unit primarily as a
radio severely diminishes the
lifespan of the batteries.
Note
See page 12 for Prog ra m m i n g
AM/FM Ste reo Tuner Ch a n n e l
M e m o ry Loca t i o n s.
You will be able to re ce i ve co mm u n i cations only when the unit
is in the FRS,AM/FRS and
FM/FRS mod e s.
Note
To change modes after one has
been selected hold Mode butto n
until double -beep is heard.
Ch oose a new one by pre s s i n g
M ode button until desired selection is re a c h e d.
Mode Key
The Mode key allows you to choose between five
different modes:FRS,AM,AM/FRS,FM and
FM/FRS.A double-beep will confirm each selection.(If the unit has been turned on for a while it
will be necessary to hold the Mode key for 5 seconds in order to activate the selection process A
double-beep will be heard).
PRESS
Press Mode key once to go to FRS mode and
select a channel by pressing channel button up
or down.Or,press Mode key again (within 5 seconds) to go to AM mode.Select a station by
pressing the channel button up or down.
Or,press Mode key again (within 5 seconds) to
go to AM/FRS mode.This enables you to listen to
your favorite AM station while still being able to
transmit or receive incoming FRS transmissions.
Press it again (within 5 seconds) to go to FM
mode.Select a station by pressing the channel
button up or down.
Press the Mode key again (within 5 seconds) to
go to FM/FRS mode.This enables you to listen to
your favorite FM station while still being able to
transmit or receive incoming FRS transmissions.
Battery Low
FLASHING
ICON
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 or
recharge NiMH battery pack.
Auto Battery Save
When in the FRS mode your FRS 115 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 and
will be shown in the display.
Operation
Battery Low
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
battery charger (item #FA-CR)
are not included with this unit.
Auto Battery
Power Save
Note
The Auto Battery Save Circuit
does not effect the unit’s ability
to receive incoming transmissions.
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Operation
Calling
Another Party
Note
You can only receive FRS transmissions while in one of the
following 3 modes:FRS,
AM/FRS or FM/FRS.
When in any of the above
modes you will receive incoming transmissions automatically.Once transmission ceases
the unit will automatically
revert back to the previously
selected radio station.
Calling Another Party
To alert another party you wish to communicate
with them:
PUSH &
HOLD
Turn on the microTALK 2-way radio.
Select any of the 14 channels by moving the
channel button up or down.
PUSH &
RELEASE
Talking To Another Party
RELEASE
1 Push and hold
TALK button.
3 Hold mic about
2 inches from
mouth.Speak in
a normal voice.
4 After speaking,
2The
i n d i cato rwill be
displayed.
RELEASE
release TALK
button and listen
for response.
Operation
Talking To
Another Party
Note
While the TALK button is
depressed you cannot
receive incoming calls.
Note
Your microTALK radio must be
turned on to the same FRS
channel as the person you are
calling in order to communicate.
Push and release call button.The icon will
remain on for 3 seconds.The unit you are calling
will hear a 2-second ring tone.
Wait for the party’s response or proceed to
“Talking to Another Party”on next page.
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