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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 1
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
Features of This Product
Controls & Indicators ..........................................................A2
• UHF FM Frequencies
Our Thanks to You .............................
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 2 Operation Operation Install Batteries Battery Clear antenna. Installation Note Note Batteries not included with Always use high quality microTALK2-way radio. 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 43. Charge ports for recharging NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack are located on Pull lock tab down Insert
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 4 Operation Operation Turning On Your microTalk Auto Battery Power Saver Turning Auto Battery On Your Power Saver Press and hold the power button for 2 Your microTALK has a unique circuit designed to seconds. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is extend battery life. If there are no transmissions microTALK on and then the LCD will go through a 3 second within 10 seconds, the unit will automatically self-test and then go to Operational Mode. switch
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 6 Operation Operation Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38) Select CTCSS Select CTCSS Subchannel Subchannel 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 Note Note through a 3 second self-test and then go to Operational Mode. If you push and hold the Mode Press and hold the Channel Button,the LCD display will
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 8 Operation Operation Battery Low Calling Another Party Battery Low Calling Another To alert another par ty that you wish to communicate: Party Note When battery capacity is at the 1/4 level it is recommended that you replace alkaline bat- teries or recharge your NiMH When in normal use the icon may begin Turn on your microTALK 2-way radio. (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery flashing. This is a warning to you that your An audible “tone” will indicate the u
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 10 Operation Operation Headline Talking to Talking to Another Party Another Party Note Note Your incoming “Call”audio While Talk Button is depressed ringing level is dependent on you cannot your unit’s volume s e t t i n g. Select desired channel by moving the Channel receive incoming calls. Press and hold Talk Button. Button up and down. Both the calling and Th e i con will app e a r. receiving units must be on same channel and Note subchannel for the c
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 12 Operation Operation Talk Confirmation Tone Auto Squelch Talk Auto Squelch Confirmation Your listener will hear an audible Your microTALK is equipped with Auto Squelch, tone when you release which automatically shuts off weak transmissions Tone the Talk Button. and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or if you have reached your range limit. This alerts the other party t h at you are finished talking and it’s Maximum Range Extender Maximum OK for t
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 14 Advanced Features Advanced Features Advanced Features Programming Memory Locations Advanced Programming Features Memory Your microTALK has many advanced features Your microTALK has 10 memory (0-9) locations not found on other 2-way radios. for storing your most frequently used channels. Locations These include: Turn on the microTALK. An audible “tone” will • 10 Memory Storage Location and Recall indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will No te go th
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 16 Advanced Features Advanced Features Programming Memory Locations continued Programming Memory Locations Note Note Once you enter Memory Mode Push and hold the Channel you can talk and listen to any Button up and down or fast channel you select after pro- Push the Channel Button up or down to set channel advance. gramming is the main channel in memory and move to complete. See Using Memory Press and release Mode Button again. subchannel selection. The
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 18 Advanced Features Advanced Features Programming Memory Locations Memory Channel Recall/Talk Programming Using Memory Memory Locations To recall a channel in memory: After selecting your Memory Channel and Locations Main/Sub Channels, for immediate entry press Talk Button. or... Note After selecting you Memory Channel and If you push and hold the Mode Main/Sub Channel,DO NOT press any buttons Button,the LCD display will for 10 seconds and your unit wil
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 20 Advanced Features Advanced Features Scan Function Using Memory Scan Function Locations 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. Note Note The microTALK “zeros out” the If the Mode Button is pushed subchannels to allow scanning while listening/talking, of the main channels. Press and hold Talk Button and talk. Your programming will begin. rad
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 22 Advanced Features Advanced Features To scan subchannels: Scan Function continued Scan Function Press and release Mode Button and Press Channel Button up or down and the subchannel and Scan Icon will flash. unit will begin scanning the main channels. Unit will c o ntinue to scan all main channels and s to p, if an incoming transmission is det e cte d. Your microTALK will pick it up for 10 seconds. Within 10 seconds you can: Press and hold Talk B u t to
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 24 Advanced Features Advanced Features Scan Function continued Ringer/Vibrate Modes Scan Function Ringer/Vibrate Modes Your microTALK will pick it up for 10 seconds. Your microTALK will signal you that there is an Within 10 seconds you can: incoming transmission with either a tone or a vibration or both. To set for Ringer/Vibrate: Press and hold Talk button and talk.Your r a d i o will r e t u rn to Ope rational Mode on that channel. Turn on microTALK. An
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 26 Advanced Features Advanced Features Ringer/Vibrate Modes continued Ringer/Vibrate Modes Note Note When you press and hold the Unit must be in Operational Talk Button,the unit exits out Mode to test ring/vibrate. After selecting the mode you desire press and to Operational Mode. release Lock Button or Mode Button Press and release Channel Button up and down to proceed to next function. If, after 10 seconds no selection again. icon appears for Vibrator O
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 28 Advanced Features Advanced Features Tone Setting Talk Confirmation Tone Indicator Tone Settings To te m po ra rily eliminate the Talk C o n f i rm ation T o n e : Press Mode Button until flashing Press Mode Button until flashing Press Channel Button up or down to turn on or off. Press Channel Button up or down to turn on or off. To set option: To set option: Press Lock Button. This will immediately enter new setting; Press Lock Button. This will immed
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 30 Advanced Features Advanced Features Lock Function Dual Watch Function Lock Function Dual Watch Function The purpose of the LOCK function is to lock most Dual Watch allows you to simultaneously monit o r buttons to avoid accidental operation. a ny two pre s e l e cted Family Radio S e rv i ce channels. To engage the LOCK function: Select first channel and CTCSS code which you desire to Dual Watch. (please see Note pages 6 and 7). Call Button, Range Ex
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:56 AM Page 32 Advanced Features Advanced Features Dual Watch Function Dual Watch Dual Watch Function Function Press Mode B u t ton to set CT C S S . C TCSS channel numbers will flash. Press and release Mode Bu t ton un t i l Pr e s s Channel B u t ton up and down i con flashes. to select CT C S S . Pre s s Channel Bu t ton up and down to s e l e ct second channel. Press Lock Button. This will store the sec- ond channel and CTCSS and start Dual Watch. To terminate D
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:57 AM Page 34 Dual Watch Function microTALK Range Dual Watch Function microTALK Range Dual Watch microTALK Function Range Your micr o TA L K Radio has a range of up to 2 miles. This effective range can be shor tened under some conditions. To enter Dual Watch when the second channel and CTCSS are already stored, press the Mode Button until icon flashes. Under flat, o pen c o n d i- Range can be r e d u ce d tions you will e x pe ri- by buildings and f o l i a g e e
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:57 AM Page 36 Making Life Easier and Safer Making Life Easier and Safer microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make Life microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make Life microTALK microTALK Easier and Safer Easier and Safer 2-Way Radio 2-Way Radio Can Make As you become familiar with your microTALK Can Make Radio you will find many of your own uses for Life Easier Life Easier the unit. Some suggestions include: and Safer and Safer Checking on traveling Agree on a meeting companions in anot
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FRS305 MANUAL.qx 12/5/00 9:57 AM Page 38 E x t e rnal Microphone/Speaker Jack Caring for Your MicroTalk Radio External Microphone/Speaker Jack Caring for Your microTALK Radio External Caring for Y o u r Microphone/ m i c ro TA L K Your microTALK 2-Way Radio can be fitted with The microTALK 2-Way Radio will give you years an external microphone/speaker, (not included) of service if cared for properly. Speaker Jack R a d i o freeing your hands for other tasks. Here are some suggestions: To att
