Cobra microTALK FRS 220 User manual

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FRS 220
1

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra FRS 220
2-way Radio. Properly used,this Cobra product
will give you many years of reliable service.
Customer Support
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.
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Controls and Indicators
A2
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712 14
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3
5
12
8
4
Antenna
Microphone/Speaker
Jack
On/OffPowerButton
LCDDisplayPanel
Light/MaxRangeButton
KeyLock
Down/UpVolume
Control
Speaker
Microphone
BatteryCompartment
ChargePads
TalkButton
CallButton
ChannelButton
ModeButton
1
2
10 11
15
14
15
12
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules.Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful
interference,and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received,including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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How to Use Your Cobra
MicroTalk 2-Way Radio
1
Featuresof ThisProduct
• Two-waystatic-free
radiowith up toa
2milerange
• 14channels
• SuperFlex™antenna
• Holsterbeltclip
• Rogerbeepconfirmation
tone
• BacklitLCD
• Speaker/Microphone
jacks
Contents
Features...........................................................................1
TheFRS Story................................................................A1
FCCWarnings
Included Accessories
Controls& Indicators.................................................A2
OurThanks to You.......................................................A3
Customer Support...................................................A3
Operatingyour microTALK
Battery Installation...................................................2
Turning On..................................................................3
Illuminating the Display ........................................3
Auto Squelch.............................................................4
Maximum Range Extender/Auto Monitor......4
Select Channel..........................................................5
Auto Battery Save.....................................................6
Calling Another Party.............................................7
Talking To Another Party.......................................8
Roger Beep Confirmation Tone...........................9
Listening For Another Party .................................9
Lock Function............................................................10
microTALK Range.....................................................11
Making Life Easier And Safer...............................12
Holster/Belt Clip/Desk Stand...............................13
External Microphone/Speaker Jack...................14
Caring forYour microTALK......................................15
microTALKSpecifications........................................16
LimitedTwoYearWarranty.....................................18
OptionalAccessories.................................................19
OrderForm.....................................................................20
IfYouThink You NeedService...............Back Cover

Pulllock tab down
to remove battery
cover.
Insert four“AAA”
batteries.Position
batteries according
to polaritymarkings.
Operation
3
Operation
2
Note
Batteriesnotincludedwith
microTALK2-wayradio.
Alwaysusehighquality
alkalineorNiMHbatteries.
Incorrectpositioningcan
damageboththebatteries
andtheunit.
OnlytheCobra NiMHbat-
tery(Part#FA-BP) pack
canberecharged.
SeeAccessoriesonpage19.
Chargeportsforrecharging
NiMH(NickelMetal
Hydride)batterypackare
locatedonbackofunit.
Note
Whenbatteriesarelowor
needchargingthe
indicatorwillblink.Replace
alkalinebatteriesor
rechargeNiMHbattery
pack.
Install Batteries
Battery
Installation
1 2
Turning On Your microTALK
Note
Whenevertheunitison
youcanreceive
communications.
Turning
On Your
microTALK
Illuminating the Display
Illuminating
the Display
1
1
Pushandhold the POWER button for
2 seconds.An audible“tone”will indicate the
unit is on,and display will illuminate for 10
seconds.
Pushandrelease LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button to illuminate display for ten seconds.

Select any of the 14 channels by moving the
channel button up or down.
Select Main Channel (1-14)
Turn on the microTALK 2-Way Radio.
Operation
5
Note
SelectingaCTCSS
subchannelwillallowyou
toonlyhearconversations
onthatselection.For
example,youmaybewith
agroupoffriends.Ifall of
youselectchannel7and
subchannel1,youwill hear
yourfriendsbutwillnot
hearanybodyelseon
channel 7,subchannels 2
through38.
Select Main
Channel
Operation
4
Note
Tolearnmoreaboutthe
rangeofyourmicroTALK,
seepage10.
Rangeisdependenton
batteryconditionand
geographicterritory.
Auto Squelch
Maximum
Range
Extender
2
1
Maximum RangeExtender
Auto squelch can be temporarily removed to allow
all signals to enter (Maximum Range Extender).
Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)
Press the mode button.Aftera short delay,small
numberswill flash next to the channeldisplay
LCD indicating the subchannel.
Select CTCSS
Subchannel
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.
1Pushandhold LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button to allow all signals to enter.
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.
1
Select subchannel 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.
2
3
Note
Unitsmustbeonsame
channelandsubchannelto
communicate.
Note
Channels8-12generallyare
lessusedandgivebetter
resultsforcommunications
inmostareas.
Note
Pushandholdthechannel
buttonforfastchannel
advance.

Operation
6
Operation
7
Calling Another Party
To alert another party that you wish to
communicate:
Turnon your microTALK 2-way radio. An audi-
ble“tone”will indicate the unit is on.
Selecta channel
bypushing the
CHANNEL button
up or down.
Calling
Another
Party
1
2
Battery Low
Note
Whenbatterycapacityis at
the1/4levelitis
recommendedthat you
replacealkalinebatteriesor
rechargeyourNiMH(Nickel
MetalHydride)batterypack.
OnlytheCobra NiMH
battery(Part #FA-BP)
packcan berecharged.
Note
NiMHrechargeablebattery
pack(Item#FA-BP)and
desktopcharger(Item#FA-
CR)arenotincludedwiththis
unit.See AccessoriesSection
onpage19.
Battery Low
When in normal use the icon may begin flashing.
This is a warning to you that the batteries are
getting low.
Replace alkaline batteries as soon as possible
and/or recharge NiMH battery pack.
Auto Battery Save
Your FRS 220 has a unique circuit designed to
extend battery life.If there are no transmissions or
receptions within 10 seconds, the unit will
automatically switch to battery save mode and
will be shown in the display.
Auto Battery
Save
Note
TheAutoBattery SaveCircuit
doesnotaffecttheunit’s
abilitytoreceiveincoming
transmissions.

Operation
9
Operation
8
Roger Beep
Confirmation
Tone
Listening For Another Party
When finished talking:
Listening For
Another Party
Release TALK button to receive incoming
transmissions.
Your microTALK is always in listening mode
when the TALK button is not pressed.
Adjust volume by pushing
DOWN/UP buttons.
1
Note
Whilethe TALKbutton
isdepressedyoucannot
receiveincomingcalls.
Your listener will hear an
audible tone when you
release the TALK button.
This alerts the other party
that you are finishedtalking
and it’s OK for them to begin
talking.
Roger Beep Confirmation Tone
2
Note
Yourincoming“Call”signal
levelisdependentonyour
unitvolumesetting.
Talking To
Another Party
Pushandrelease CALL button.The unit you
are calling will hear a two second ringing tone.
3
Talking To Another Party
Pushandhold
TALK button.
1TheTX indicator will
be displayed.
2
Hold mic about
2 inches from
mouth.Speak in a
normal voice.
3Release TALK
button and listen
for response.
4
Note
Whilethe TALKbutton
isdepressedyoucannot
receiveincomingcalls.

Operation
11
Note
Callbutton,Range
ExtenderbuttonandTalk
buttondonotlockandare
fullyoperationalwhilethe
unitislocked.
Theunitcannotlockwhile
infunctionmode.
Lock Function
The purpose of the LOCK function is to lock most
buttons to avoid accidental operation.
To engage the LOCK function:
Lock Function
Operation
10
microTALK Range
Your microTALK Radio has a range ofup to 2 miles.
This effective range can be shortened under
some conditions. Note
Toachievemaximum
rangetheautosquelch
canbeoverridden.Referto
MaximumRangeExtender
sectiononpage4.
microTALK
Range
1. Under flat,open
conditions you
will experience
the microTALK’s
maximum range.
2. Range can be
reduced by
buildings and
foliage in the
path of the signal.
3. Range will be
further reduced by
dense foliage and
hilly terrain.
Push and hold Lock button until
flashes.Channel up/down, Mode and Power
buttons are now locked.
To“unlock”push and hold Lock button
until disappears.
1
2

Making Life Easier and Safer
5. Checking on travel-
ing companions in
another car.
6. Agree on a meeting
spot after an event.
Holster/Belt Clip/Desk Stand
YourmicroTALK Radio comes with a custom
molded plastic holster.Its uniquedual-function
design enables it to act as a handy desktop storage
unit,aswellas easily attaching to your beltfor
maximum convenienceand portability.
Holster-
Belt Clip and
Desk Stand
1.Desk Stand 2.Belt Clip
Making Life Easier and Safer
microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make Life
Easier and Safer
As you become familiar withyour microTALK Radio
you will find many of your own uses for the unit.
Somesuggestions include:
microTALK
2-Way Radio
Can Make
Life Easier
and Safer
1. Talking with fellow
hikers. 2. Keeping track of the kids in a
shopping mall.
3. Communicating
between basement
and first,second or
third floor.
4. Talking to a
neighbor or a
friend.
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15
Caring for Your microTAL Radio
Caring for Your microTALK Radio
The microTALK 2Way Radio will give you years
of service if cared for properly.
Here are some suggestions:
Caring
forYour
microTALK
Radio
Note
Modifyingortampering
withtheradio’sinternal
componentscancause
malfunctionandwill
invalidatethewarranty.
Ifyourradioisnotperform-
ingasitshould,pleasecall
Cobraat773.889.3087.
Donotreturntheunitto
theretailer.
1. Handle unit gently. 2. Keep away
from dust.
3. Never place the
unit in water or in
a moist place.
4. Avoid exposure
to extreme
temperatures.
14
Note
Externalmicrophone/
speakerisnotincludedwith
theunit. SeeAccessorieson
page19foravailableunits.
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:
External
Microphone/
Speaker Jack
Open Spkr/Mic tab on top of unit.
1
Insert plug into the Mic/Spkr jack.
2
External Microphone/
Speaker Jack

C.RECEIVER UNIT NOMINAL
1. SENSITIVITY
FOR 12dB SINAD dBm -119
FOR CALL SIGNAL DETECTION dBm -121
2.MAX.AUDIO OUTPUT @ 10% THD mW 150
3. MAX S/N RATIO @ 1mV RF INPUT dB 45
4. SQUELCH
a) SENSITIVITY dBm -121
b) ATTACK TIME mS 120
c) CLOSING TIME mS 200
5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP.
@ 300 HZ dB -15
@ 2500 HZ dB -10
6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW +/- KHZ 5
7. ADJACENT CH.REJECTION dB 60
8. INTERMODULATION REJECTION dB 65
9. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION dB 65
D.TRANSMITTER UNIT NOMINAL
1. EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER mW 500
2. CARRIER FREQ.STABILITY Hz +/-500
3. MODULATION LIMITING kHz 2.5
4. CARRIER ATTACK TIME mS 30
5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE
@ 300 HZ dB -10
@ 2500 HZ dB 4
6. AUDIO DISTORTION % 3
7. HUM NOISE dB 38
8. TRANSIENT FREQ.BEHAVIOR
a) TX ON mS 30
b)TX OFF mS 5
E.POWER SUPPLY
1. BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO) HR 24
2. BATTERY V 4.2-6.0
microTALK Specifications
17
microTALK Specifications
16
I.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
A. FREQUENCIES
CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT
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
B.SUBCHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS
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
Frequency
Ranges

Optional Accessories
YouCan FindThese FineAccessories AtYour Local CobraDealer
If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra.
Orderby phone
Call 1.773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F CST. )
Orderby mailor fax
Please fill out order form on next page,and mail/fax directly to Cobra.
Order over the Web
www.cobraelectronics.com
EarBudMicwithPTT
Compactearbudandmicro-
phonewithPush-to-Talkswitch.
MA-EBM $29.95
LapelSpeaker/Microphone
Remotemicrophone/speaker
withPush-to-Talkswitch.
MA-SM $24.95
Replacement Holster
FA-HR1 $4.95
2PortDesktopCharger
ChargestwomicroTALKradios
ortwoNiMHbattery packs.
FA-CR $19.95
NiMHRechargeableBattery
Pack
HighperformanceNickel
MetalHydridebatterypackfor
multiplecharging.
FA-BP $29.95
Vox/HeadsetMic
VOX(VoiceOperated
Transmitter)headsetand
microphoneallows
hands-freeoperation.
MA-VOX $49.95
Limited Two Year Warranty
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COBRAELECTRONICS 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,accom-
panied 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
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 alter-
ations 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.
Allimplied warranties,including warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
arelimited in duration to thelength of thiswarranty.
COBRA shall not be liable for any incidental,consequen-
tial or other damages;including,withoutlimitation,
damagesresultingfromloss ofuseorcostof installation.
Somestates do not allow limitations on how long an
impliedwarranty lastsand/or do notallow the exclusion
orlimitation of incidentalorconsequential damages,so
theabovelimitations maynotapply to you.
CobraElectronics
Corporation
6500WestCortlandStreet
Chicago,Illinois 60707
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MA-EBM Ear BudMic with PTT $29.95
MA-VOX Vox Headset Mic $49.95
MA-SM Lapel Speaker/ Microphone $24.95
FA-HR1 Replacement Holster $4.95
FA-CR Charger $19.95
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