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FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 1
Operating instructions
for your
COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
6500 W. Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707
Family Radio
Service
Transceiver
“Ingenious Products for
Easier Communication.”
Printed in Thailand Cobra Electronics Corp.© 1997 Part no. 480-178-P-001
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FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 3 3 How to use your INTRODUCTION This ultra compact, ultra clear 2-way handheld radio is a convenient way for friends or family to increase their fun—and safety—by staying in touch Family Radio while on the go. All you need to do is select a common channel, push a button on the side, and talk. It’s that easy and Cobra’s FRS 200 radio Service Transceiver works just as well indoors no matter what walls or structures are in the CONTENTS: way. Your new Cobra uni
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FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 5 4 5 CONTROLS THE FAMILY RADIO SERVICE STORY AND INDICATORS The FCC (Federal Communication Commission) has created 14 high 1 quality, license free frequency bands, or channels for Family Radio Service (FRS). Any of these 14 channels are easily accessed on your Cobra FRS 200 with a single push of a button. These new UHF FM frequencies provide you with ultra clear, high penetrating signals that allow high quality communications in most environments. The FCC r
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FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 7 6 7 INSTALLING BATTERIES INCLUDED WITH YOUR FRS 200 Insert (4) new “AA” Alkaline batteries (not provided) into the battery cartridge. To install batteries, (1) remove the battery cover from the unit. (2) Install the batteries according to the polarity markings provided on the cartridge. (3) Slide battery retainer to center of battery cartridge. Note: Incorrect battery installation can damage the batteries and cartridge. Slide on Battery pack until secure.
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FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 9 OPERATION OPERATION TURNING ON/OFF/AUTO SQUELCH SELECT CHANNEL/DISPLAY 8 9 SELECTING A CHANNEL TURNING YOUR Turn on your FRS 200. FRS RADIO ON To select a higher channel, push the UP arrow key. Push and hold the power ON- OFF key. The LCD display will To select a lower channel, push the DOWN illuminate and an audible “Beep” arrow key. will be heard to indicate you have turned the unit on. **Note: To quick advance channels, press and hold the selection k
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FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 11 OPERATION OPERATION TO TALK/TO RECEIVE TO CALL/TO RECEIVE A CALL 11 10 TO TALK TO CALL/RING To talk hold the FRS 200 mic about 2 inches from your mouth. (Be sure to turn Push and hold the CALL button until the volume down before you hold the a confirmation tone is heard. speaker up to your ear.) Push the PTT button on the side. The CALL icon appears briefly. This will send a call signal to other Speak into the microphone in a normal Cobra FRS-200 units on
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FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 13 OPERATION OPERATION BATT SAVE/BATT LOW/VOLUME LIGHTED DISPLAY/KEY LOCK 12 13 AUTO BATTERY SAVE LIGHTED DISPLAY Your FRS 200 has a unique circuit designed to extend the life of the batteries. To illuminate the display push If there are no transmissions within 10 the Call/Light key. seconds, your FRS 200 will automatically switch to battery save mode. The SAVE Display will illuminate for 5 icon will appear and power usage will be seconds, then automatical
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FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 15 FRS 200 SPECIFICATIONS 14 15 GENERAL HOW YOUR FAMILY RADIO SERVICE CHANNELS 14 TRANSCEIVER CAN SERVE YOU FREQUENCY RANGE FRS - 462.5 to 467.7 MHz -Contacting a family member on the other side of the park FREQUENCY CONTROL PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP) SYNTHESIZER -Talk to your friend while biking or hiking OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE -30° C TO + 50° C MICROPHONE ELECTRET, PUSH-TO-TALK -Find your partner in a busy mall INPUT VOLTAGE 6 VDC, 4-AA -”Call” car-to-car
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FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 17 16 17 If You Think You Need Service, Call 773-889-3087 “If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in. This will ensure the fastest turnaround time on your repair.” LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY 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, proof-of-purchase, such as a mech
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FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 19 NOTES 18 19 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES You can find these fine accessories at your local Cobra FRS dealer. Rugged nylon holster High performance with metal belt clip NiCad rechargeable CA-200B battery cell $19.95 ea. 212-001-N-001 $4.00 ea. (4 required) If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra Order by phone: Call 1-773-889-3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8a.m.-8p.m. M-F CST. Order by mail or fax: Please fill out order form below, and mail/fax directly to
