Cobra microTALK FRS 23 User manual

ENGLISH
OperatingInstructionsforYourCobra®microTALK®
2-WAYRADIOMODELFRS235
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ÉMETTEUR-RÉCEPTEURFRS235
microTALK®deCOBRA®
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RADIOBIDIRECCIONALMODELOFRS235
Cobra®microTALK®
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close to a Cobra™
Rien n’est comparable
à un Cobra™
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English,pages1-8
Français,pages9-16
Español,páginas17-22

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does
notcause harmful interference.
FCC Warnings:Replacementorsubstitution of
transistors,regular diodes or other partsof a unique
nature, with parts other than those recommended by
Cobra® ,may cause a violation ofthe technical regulations
of part 95 of the FCCRules, or violation of Type
Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.
PRODUCT FEATURE S ENGLISH
1
ON-OFF/VOLUME
switch
backlitLCD
display
LOCKbutton
MODEbutton
CHANNEL
SELECT
buttons
speaker/
microphone
beltclip
CALL
button
TALK
button
LIGHT/MAX
RANGEbutton
LIGHT/MAX
RANGE
button
ON-OFF/VOLUME
switch
externalspeaker/
microphonejack
battery
compartment
LOCKtab
TALK
button
Antenna
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE:
Operationis subject to the followingtwo conditions:
1)this device may not cause interference, and
2)this device must accept any interference, including
interferencethat may cause undesired operation
ofthe device.
«IC»before the equipment certification numbersignifies
thatthe Industry Canada technical specificationswere
met. It does not guarantee that the certified product will
operateto the user’s satisfaction.

ENGLISH INTRODU CTION
Product Features
•TWO-WAY RADIO with up to a
2mile (3 km) range
•14 CHANNELS
•38 CTCSS PRIVACY CODES
•BATTERY SAVER circuitry
•WATERRESISTANT
•CALL ALERT
•“ROGER BEEP” confirmation tone
•AUTO SQUELCH
•MAXIMUM RANGE extender
•LOCK button
•BACKLIT LCD display
•EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE jack
•BELT CLIP
•WRIST STRAP
Making Life Easier and Safer
People have found lots of convenient and helpful
waysto use their microTALK®radios. Over time,
you’re bound to discover uses of your own. For
example,you can...
•stay in touch with others while hiking,
bicycling,etc.
•keep track of family and friends in
ashopping mall
• communicate betweendifferent floors
ofa building
•talk with neighbors
• check withtraveling companionsin
anothercar
•arrange a meeting spot at crowded
publicevents
Caring for Your
microTALK®Radio
Your microTALK®radiowill give you years of
trouble-freeservice if cared forproperly. Here
are a few suggestions: 1) Handle the radio
gently, 2) Keep it away from dust, 3) Never
put the radio in water or in a damp place and
4)Avoid exposure to extremetemperatures.
Installing or
Replacing Batteries
1. Pulldown the LOCK
tabto remove the
batterycompartment
cover.
2.InsertfourAAA
batteries. (Always use
highquality alkaline
batteries.)Position
batteriesaccording to
polaritymarkings.
(NOTE:See page 8 for
informationabout optional battery pack
anddesktop charger accessories.)
Turning On Your
microTALK®Radio
1. RotatetheON-
OFF/VOLUME switch
clockwiseto turn on
the unit (andtoadjust
thevolume).Anaudible
tonewill indicatethe
radio is on. 2
ON-OFF/
VOLUME
switch
LOCKtab

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Battery Low
Whenbattery power
islow, the BATT LOW
indicatorwill blink.
Auto Battery
Save
Your microTALK®radiohasa unique circuit
designed to extend battery life. If there are no
transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit will
automaticallyswitch to Battery Savemode
andPOWER SAVER will appearin the display.
Thiswill not affect
theunit’s ability to
receiveincoming
transmissions.
Selecting a Channel
1. With the radioon, selectany ofthe
14channelsby pushing
the CHANNEL UP or
CHANNELDOWN
button. (NOTE: Both
radiosmust betuned
to thesame channel tocommunicate.)
Selecting a CTCSS
Privacy Code
CTCSS(Continous Tone Coded Squelch
System) is an advanced tone coding system
allowing you to select one of 38 privacy
codes to reduce interference from other users
onthe channel.
(NOTE: Ifyou areusinga privacycode,both
radiosmustbe tunedtothe same channeland
privacy codeto communicate. Each channelwill
remember the last privacycodeyou selected.)
To select a privacy code:
1. Afterselecting a channel, pressand
release the MODE button. Small numbers will
flashnext to the
channelin the LCD.
2. Pushthe
CHANNELSELECT
buttonup or down to
selecta privacy code. Youcan hold the button
upor down for fastadvance.
3.When your desired privacy code is
displayed, press andreleasetheMODE button,
or do not push any buttons for 15 seconds.
Calling Another Person
To alert another person that you are calling:
1. Press and release the CALL button.
The other person will hear a 2-second
ringingtone. You
cannotsend or
receivetransmissions
duringthe 2-second
calltone.
CHANNELUP
& DOWN
buttons CALL
button
MODEbutton

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Talking to
Another Person
1. Pressand hold the
TALKbutton.
2. Withthe
microphoneabout
2inches (5 cm)
fromyourmouth,
speakina normalvoice.
3. Releasethe button
whenyou’re finished talking and listenfora
response. You cannot receive incomingcalls
whilepressing the TALK button.
“Roger Beep”
Confirmation Tone
Your listener will hear an audible tone when
yourelease the TALK button.This alerts the
other party that you are finished talking and
it is OK for them to speak.
Listening for a Response
Whenyou are finished talking:
1. Releasethe TALK button toreceive
incomingtransmissions. Your microTALK®
isalways in listening modewhile the TALK
buttonis not pressed.
2. Adjustthe volume
byrotating the ON-
OFF/VOLUMEswitch.
Illuminating the Display
1. Pressand release
theLIGHT/MAX
RANGEbutton to
illuminatethe display
for10 seconds.
Using the Lock Function
The Lock function locks the CHANNEL and
MODEbuttons to prevent accidentaloperation.
To use the Lockfunction:
1.While in Standby mode, press and hold
the LOCK button for one second. The Lock
iconwill blink when
theunit is locked.
Buttonsand switches
thatare NOT locked
arethe CALL, LIGHT/
MAXRANGE, TALK
andON-OFF/VOLUME, which are allfully
functionalwhile the unit islocked.
2. To "unlock" buttons, press and release the
LOCK button again. The Lock icon disappears
andall buttons will beunlocked.
Auto Squelch
YourmicroTALK®radiois equipped with Auto
Squelch,which automatically shuts offweak
transmissionsand unwanted noise dueto
terrain, or conditions, or if you’ve reached
yourmaximum range limit.
TALK button
VOLUME
switch
LIGHT/MAX
RANGE
button
LOCK
button

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Maximum Range Extender
You can temporarily turn off Auto Squelch,
allowing all signals to be received and
extending the maximum rangeof yourradio:
1.Press and holdthe
LIGHT/MAXRANGE
buttonfor 5 seconds.
You willhear 2 beeps
indicatingthat
MaximumRange
Extenderis on.
2. To turn Maximum Range Extender off, press
andhold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE buttonfor
1second,orchangechannels.
External Speaker/
Microphone Jack
Your microTALK®radiocanbe fitted with an
externalspeaker/microphone(notincluded),
freeing your hands for other tasks. See
page8 for optional accessories.To attach
anexternal speaker/microphone:
1.Open the SPKR/MIC tabon topof theunit.
2.Insert the plug intothe SPKR/MICjack.
microTALK®Range
Your microTALK®radio has a range of up
to2 miles (3 km).Your range will vary
dependingon terrain and conditions.
In flat, open country your radio will operate
at maximumrange. Buildings and foliage in
thepath of the signalcan reducethe range.
Densefoliageand hilly terrain will further
reduce the signal.
Remember,you can achieve maximum
rangeby using Maximum Range Extender.
Seeabove for details.
external speaker/
microphone
SPEAKER/
MICROPHONE jack
LIGHT/MAX
RANGEbutton

LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY•CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
6
Customer Assistance
Afterreadingthis owner’s manual, if you have any questions
aboutinstallingor operating your microTALK®radio,orif you
are missing any parts, please contact Cobra®first.Do not
returnthis productto thestore. Cobra®Electronics offersthe
followingcustomersupport services.
•Automated Help Desk is available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087.
• Customer Service Operators are available at
the same number 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST
Monday through Friday (except holidays).
• Questions can be faxed to 773-622-2269.
• Technical assistance is available on-line in the
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at
www.cobra.com or by e-mail to
[email protected].
If your product should require factory service please
callCobra®first before sending your unit in. This will ensure
thefastestturn-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
havetheproduct serviced and returned.
1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-
purchase,suchas a mechanical reproduction or carbon
of a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it
cannotbereturned.
2.Sendthe entire product.
3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit.
Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of
wheretheunit is to be returned.
4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit.
Ifpossible,use the original packing material.
5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such
as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First Class Mail to avoid
loss intransitto:CobraFactory Service,CobraElectronics
Corporation,6500 W. CortlandSt., Chicago,IL 60707.
6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will
either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model.
Pleaseallowapproximately 3-4 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
call773-889-3087for assistance.
FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN U.S.A.
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,productsor componentpartsupondelivery
totheCobra®FactoryServiceDepartment,accompaniedby proof
of thedateof firstconsumer purchase,such asaduplicatedcopy
ofa 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
underwarranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Exclusions:Thislimitedwarrantydoes notapply1)to anyproduct
damagedbyaccident; 2)in theeventofmisuseorabuseofthe
productorasa resultof unauthorizedalterationsorrepairs;
3) if theserialnumberhasbeen altered,defaced orremoved;
4) if theowneroftheproduct resides outsidetheU.S.A.
Allimplied warranties, including warrantiesof merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to
thelength of this warranty.Cobra®shall not be liablefor any
incidental,consequential or other damages;including, without
limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of
installation.
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
maynot apply to you.

A.FREQUENCIES
CHANNELASSIGNMENT
CH1: 462.5625MHz CH 8: 467.5625MHz
CH2: 462.5875MHz CH 9: 467.5875MHz
CH3: 462.6125MHz CH10: 467.6125MHz
CH4: 462.6375MHz CH11: 467.6375MHz
CH5: 462.6625MHz CH12: 467.6625MHz
CH6: 462.6875MHz CH13: 467.6875MHz
CH7: 462.7125MHz CH14: 467.7125MHz
B.RECEIVER UNIT NOMINAL
1.SENSITIVITY
FOR12 DB SINAD dBm -121
FORCALL SIG DETECTION dBm -121
2.MAX. AUDIO OUTPUT @10% THD mW 200
3.MAX. S/N RATIO @ 1mVRFINPUT dB 50
4.SQUELCH
a)SENSITIVITY dBm -121
b)ATTACK TIME mS 150
c)CLOSING TIME mS 200
5.AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP.
@300 HZ dB -3
@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 55
C.TRANSMITTER UNIT NOMINAL
1.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)TXON mS 30
b) TXOFF mS 5
D.POWER SUPPLY
1.BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO) HR 24
2.BATTERY OPERATING RANGE V 4.0- 6.0
GeneralSpecifications
7
WARRANTY•CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE•SPECIFICATIONS
FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CANADA
Your newCobra®FRSis covered byatwo(2)yearreplacement
warranty.If anymanufacturingdefect becomesapparentin this
product within twoyearsfrom the originaldateof purchase,it
will be replaced. Pleasereturnthe FRSradio toyourdealerwith
originalor copy of datedproof of purchase.
This warrantydoesnot coverdamages duetocareless handling,
negligence, accident, abuse or failure to follow operating
instructions. Alteration ofthis productordefacing oftheserial
number cancels allobligations ofthis warranty. Thiswarranty
givesyouspecified legal rights. Additionalwarranty rightsmay
be provided bylaw in someareas.
Customer Assistance
After reading this owner’s manual, if you have any questions
aboutinstallingor operating your microTALK®radio, or if you
are missing any parts, please contact Cobra®first. Donot
returnthisproduct to the store. Cobra®Electronics offersthe
followingcustomersupport service.
• Technical assistance is available on-line in
the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
section at www.cobra.com or by e-mail
to [email protected].
For out of warranty service, ship prepaid this product to:
AVSTechnologiesInc., 2100 TransCanada Hwy S., Montreal,
Quebec, H9P 2N4. We reserve the right to repair or replace
the unit with an equivalent product. Please include the
followinginformation:
Dateofpurchase:
ModelNo.:
DealerPurchasedfrom:
Dealeraddress:
DealerphoneNo.:

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PROD UCT FEATURE S
9
FRENCH
ON-OFF/VOLUME
switch
backlitLCD
display
LOCKbutton
MODEbutton
CHANNEL
SELECT
buttons
beltclip
TALK
button
LIGHT/MAX
RANGE
button
ON-OFF/VOLUME
switch
externalspeaker/
microphonejack
battery
compartment
LOCKtab
Antenna
AVIS D’INDUSTRIE CANADA:
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fonctionnement. Le symbole«IC» figurant
avant le numérod’homologationd’un appareil
signifie que celui-cirépondauxnormes
techniques d’IndustrieCanada. L’affichage de
ce symbolene garantit pas quel’appareil
fonctionnera àlasatisfaction duclient.
Microphone/
haut-parleur
Touche
d’APPEL (CALL) Touchede
TRANSMISSION
(TALK) Touche
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MAXIMALE

INTRODU CTION
10
FRENCH
Product Features
• TWO-WAY RADIO with up to a
2mile (3 km) range
•14 CHANNELS
•38 CTCSS PRIVACY CODES
•BATTERY SAVER circuitry
•WATERRESISTANT
•CALL ALERT
•“ROGER BEEP” confirmation tone
•AUTO SQUELCH
•MAXIMUM RANGE extender
•LOCK button
•BACKLIT LCD display
•EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE jack
•BELT CLIP
•WRIST STRAP
Making Life Easier and Safer
People have found lots of convenient and helpful
waysto use their microTALK®radios. Overtime,
you’re bound to discover uses of your own. For
example,you can...
•stay in touch with others while hiking,
bicycling,etc.
•keep track of family and friends in
ashopping mall
• communicate betweendifferent floors
ofa building
•talk with neighbors
• check withtraveling companionsin
anothercar
•arrange a meeting spot at crowded
publicevents
Caring for Your
microTALK®Radio
YourmicroTALK®radiowill give you years of
trouble-freeservice if cared forproperly. Here
are a few suggestions: 1) Handle the radio
gently, 2) Keep it away from dust, 3) Never
put the radio in water or in a damp place and
4)Avoid exposure to extremetemperatures.
Installing or
Replacing Batteries
1.Pull down the LOCK
tabto remove the
batterycompartment
cover.
2.InsertfourAAA
batteries.(Always use
highquality alkaline
batteries.)Position
batteriesaccording to
polaritymarkings.
(NOTE:See page 16
for information about optional battery pack
anddesktop charger accessories.)
Turning On Your
microTALK®Radio
1. RotatetheON-
OFF/VOLUME switch
clockwise toturn on
theunit(andtoadjust
the volume).Anaudible
tonewill indicatethe
radiois on.
ON-OFF/
VOLUME
switch
LOCKtab

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11
FRENCH
Battery Low
Whenbattery power
islow, the BATT LOW
indicatorwill blink.
Auto Battery
Save
Your microTALK®radiohas a unique circuit
designed to extend battery life. If there are no
transmissions within 10 seconds, the unit will
automaticallyswitch to Battery Savemode
andPOWER SAVER will appearin the display.
Thiswill not affect
theunit’s ability to
receiveincoming
transmissions.
Selecting a Channel
1. With the radio on,select anyofthe
14channels by pushing
theCHANNELUP or
CHANNELDOWN
button.(NOTE: Both
radios must be tuned
to the same channel to communicate.)
Selecting a CTCSS
Privacy Code
CTCSS(Continous Tone Coded Squelch
System) is an advanced tone coding system
allowing you to select one of 38 privacy
codes to reduce interference from other users
onthe channel.
(NOTE: Ifyou areusinga privacycode,both
radiosmust be tuned to the samechanneland
privacy codeto communicate.Eachchannel will
remember thelast privacy code youselected.)
To select a privacy code:
1.After selecting a channel, press and
release the MODE button. Small numbers will
flashnext to the
channelin the LCD.
2.Push the
CHANNELSELECT
buttonup or down to
selecta privacy code. Youcan hold the button
upor down for fastadvance.
3. Whenyour desired privacy codeis
displayed, press andrelease the MODE button,
or do not push any buttons for 15 seconds.
Calling Another Person
To alert another person that you are calling:
1. Press and release the CALL button.
The other person will hear a 2-second
ringingtone. You
cannotsend or
receivetransmissions
duringthe 2-second
calltone.
CHANNEL UP
& DOWN
buttons CALL
button
MODE button

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12
FRENCH
Talking to
Another Person
1. Pressand hold the
TALKbutton.
2. Withthe
microphoneabout
2inches (5 cm)
fromyourmouth,
speakinanormalvoice.
3. Releasethe button
whenyou’re finished talking and listenfora
response. You cannotreceive incomingcalls
whilepressing the TALK button.
“Roger Beep”
Confirmation Tone
Your listener will hear an audible tone when
yourelease the TALK button.This alerts the
other party that you are finished talking and
it is OK for them to speak.
Listening for a Response
Whenyou are finished talking:
1. Releasethe TALK button toreceive
incomingtransmissions. Your microTALK®
isalways in listening modewhile the TALK
buttonis not pressed.
2. Adjustthe volume
byrotating the ON-
OFF/VOLUMEswitch.
Illuminating the Display
1. Pressand release
theLIGHT/MAX
RANGEbutton to
illuminatethe display
for10 seconds.
Using the Lock Function
The Lock function locks the CHANNEL and
MODEbuttons to prevent accidentaloperation.
To use the Lockfunction:
1.While in Standby mode, press and hold
the LOCK button for one second. The Lock
iconwill blink when
theunit is locked.
Buttonsand switches
thatare NOT locked
arethe CALL, LIGHT/
MAXRANGE, TALK
andON-OFF/VOLUME, which are allfully
functionalwhile the unit islocked.
2. To "unlock" buttons, press and release the
LOCK button again. The Lock icon disappears
andall buttons will beunlocked.
Auto Squelch
YourmicroTALK®radiois equipped with Auto
Squelch,which automatically shuts offweak
transmissionsand unwanted noise dueto
terrain, or conditions, or if you’ve reached
yourmaximum range limit.
TALK button
VOLUME
switch
LIGHT/MAX
RANGE
button
LOCK
button

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13
FRENCH
Maximum Range Extender
You can temporarily turn off Auto Squelch,
allowing all signals to be received and
extending the maximumrangeof yourradio:
1. Press andhold the
LIGHT/MAXRANGE
buttonfor 5 seconds.
You will hear 2beeps
indicatingthat
MaximumRange
Extenderis on.
2. To turn Maximum Range Extender off, press
andhold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE buttonfor
1second,orchangechannels.
External Speaker/
Microphone Jack
Your microTALK®radio can be fittedwith an
external speaker/microphone (notincluded),
freeing your hands for other tasks. See
page16 for optional accessories.To attach
anexternal speaker/microphone:
1.Openthe SPKR/MIC tabon top ofthe unit.
2.Insert theplug intothe SPKR/MICjack.
microTALK®Range
Your microTALK®radio has a range of up
to2 miles (3 km).Your range will vary
depending on terrain and conditions.
In flat, open country your radio will operate
at maximumrange. Buildings andfoliage in
thepath of thesignal canreduce therange.
Dense foliageand hilly terrain will further
reduce the signal.
Remember,you can achieve maximum
rangeby using Maximum Range Extender.
Seeabove for details.
external speaker/
microphone
SPEAKER/
MICROPHONE jack
LIGHT/MAX
RANGEbutton

14

WARRANTY•CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE•SPECIFICATIONS
15
A.FREQUENCIES
CHANNELASSIGNMENT
CH1: 462.5625MHz CH 8: 467.5625MHz
CH2: 462.5875MHz CH 9: 467.5875MHz
CH3: 462.6125MHz CH10: 467.6125MHz
CH4: 462.6375MHz CH11: 467.6375MHz
CH5: 462.6625MHz CH12: 467.6625MHz
CH6: 462.6875MHz CH13: 467.6875MHz
CH7: 462.7125MHz CH14: 467.7125MHz
B.RECEIVER UNIT NOMINAL
1.SENSITIVITY
FOR12 DB SINAD dBm -121
FORCALL SIG DETECTION dBm -121
2.MAX. AUDIO OUTPUT @10% THD mW 200
3.MAX. S/N RATIO @ 1mVRFINPUT dB 50
4.SQUELCH
a)SENSITIVITY dBm -121
b)ATTACK TIME mS 150
c)CLOSING TIME mS 200
5.AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP.
@300 HZ dB -3
@2500 HZ dB -10
B.RECEIVER (continued)
6.SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW +/-KHZ 5
7.ADJACENT CH. REJECTION dB 60
8.INTERMODULATION REJECTION dB 65
9.SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION dB 55
C.TRANSMITTER UNIT NOMINAL
1.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)TXON mS 30
b) TXOFF mS 5
D.POWER SUPPLY
1.BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO) HR 24
2.BATTERY OPERATING RANGE V 4.0- 6.0
GeneralSpecifications
Customer Assistance
After reading this owner’s manual, if you have any questions
aboutinstallingor operating your microTALK®radio,orifyou
aremissingany parts, please contact Cobra®first. Do not
returnthisproduct to the store. Cobra®Electronics offers the
followingcustomersupport service.
• Technical assistance is available on-line in
the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
section at www.cobra.com or by e-mail
to [email protected].
For out of warranty service, ship prepaid this product to:
AVSTechnologies Inc.,2100TransCanada Hwy S., Montreal,
Quebec, H9P 2N4. We reserve the right to repair or replace
the unit with an equivalent product. Please include the
followinginformation:
Dateofpurchase:
ModelNo.
DealerPurchasedfrom:
Dealeraddress:
DealerphoneNo.:
FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CANADA
Yournew Cobra®FRSiscoveredbya two(2)year replacement
warranty. Ifany manufacturing defectbecomes apparentinthis
productwithintwoyearsfromtheoriginaldate ofpurchase,it
will be replaced. Pleasereturnthe FRSradioto yourdealerwith
originalor copy of datedproof of purchase.
Thiswarranty does notcoverdamagesdue to carelesshandling,
negligence, accident, abuse or failure to follow operating
instructions.Alterationof this product or defacingof theserial
numbercancels all obligations of thiswarranty.Thiswarranty
givesyou specified legal rights. Additional warrantyrights may
be providedby lawin some areas.

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VoxHeadset Mic
MA-VOX EarBudMic withPTT
MA-EBM
LapelSpeaker/
Microphone
MA-SM
Replacement
BeltClip
FA-BC3
2Port Desktop
Charger
FA-CG
NiMHRechargeable
BatteryPack
FA-BP
Amount
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Shipping/handling
Total
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Ordering from Canada
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Faxto: 514-683-5307
Pleaseallow 4-6 weeks fordelivery.
Pricessubject to change withoutnotice.
Foradditional customer
assistanceand warranty
information,contact your
localdealer.
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CAR AC TE RÍ ST I CAS D EL PR ODU CT O ESPAÑOL
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Interruptor de
ENCENDIDO,
APAGADO y
VOLUMEN
PantallaLCD
iluminada
BotóndeBLOQUEO
Botónde
MODALIDAD
Botones de
SELECCIÓN DE
CANAL
Altoparlante y
micrófono
Pinzapara
elcinturón
Botón de
LLAMADA
Botónde
TRANSMISIÓN
Botónde
ILUMINACIÓN y
ALCANCE
MÁXIMO
Botónde
ILUMINACIÓNy
ALCANCE
MÁXIMO
Interruptorde
ENCENDIDO,
APAGADOy
VOLUMEN
Receptáculopara
altoparlantey
micrófono externos
Compartimiento
delaspilas
Lengüeta
de
SUJECIÓN
Botónde
TRANSMISIÓN
Antena

ESPAÑOL INTRODUCCIÓN
18
Características del producto
• RADIO BIDIRECCIONALcon alcancemáximo de
3,2km (2 millas)
• 14 CANALES
• 38 CÓDIGOSCTCSS DECOMUNICACIÓN
PRIVADA
• Circuito deAHORRO DEPILA
• RESISTENTE ALAGUA
•AVISO DE LLAMADA
• AVISO SONORODE CAMBIO
• REDUCCIÓN AUTOMÁTICADE RUIDODE
FONDO
•Extensor de ALCANCE MÁXIMO
•Botón de BLOQUEO
•Pantalla LCD ILUMINADA
• Receptáculo paraALTOPARLANTE Y
MICRÓFONOEXTERNOS
•PINZA PARA EL CINTURÓN
• CORREA PARALA MUÑECA
Una vida más sencilla y segura
Lagente ha descubierto muchasformas
prácticas y útiles de utilizar sus radios
microTALK®. Con el paso del tiempo, es muy
probableque descubra sus propiasaplicaciones.
Porejemplo, usted puede…
• Mantenerse en contacto con otras personas en
excursiones,paseos en bicicleta, etc.
• Saber dónde está su familia o sus amigos
enun centro comercial
• Comunicarse de un piso a otro en un edificio.
•Hablar con sus vecinos
• Comunicarse con compañeros de viaje en otro
automóvil
• Ponerse de acuerdo en un punto de reunión
eneventos públicos concurridos
Cuidado del radio microTALK®
Elradio microTALK®ledará largos años de
servicio sin problemas si lo cuida correctamente.
He aquí algunas sugerencias: 1) Maneje el radio
con cuidado, 2) mantenga el radio lejos del
polvo, 3) nunca sumerja el radio en agua ni lo
coloque en lugares húmedos y 4) evite la
exposicióna temperaturas extremas.
Instalación y reemplazo de las
pilas
1.Baje la lengüeta de
SUJECIÓNpara quitar la
tapadel compartimiento
delas pilas.
2.Inserte cuatro pilas
tipo“AAA”. (Siempre
utilicepilas alcalinas de
altacalidad.) Coloque las
pilasde acuerdo con las
marcasde polaridad.
(NOTA: Consulte la página 22 para obtener
información sobre el paquete de pilas y el
cargador de escritorio que se ofrecen como
accesoriosoptativos.)
Encendido del radio microTALK®
1.Gire el interruptor de
ENCENDIDO, APAGADO y
VOLUMENen sentido
horariopara encender la
unidady ajustar el
volumen.Un aviso
sonoro le indicará que el radio está encendido.
Interruptor
de
ENCENDIDO,
APAGADOy
VOLUMEN
LengüetadeSUJECIÓN

OPERACI ÓN
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ESPAÑOL
Pila concarga baja
Cuandolacargadela
pilaestábaja,
comienzaaparpadear
elindicadorBATTLOW
(pilaconcargabaja).
Ahorro
automático de carga de las pilas
ElradiomicroTALK®tieneuncircuitoespecial
diseñadoparaprolongarlavidaútildelaspilas.Si
nohaytransmisionesenunperíododediez
segundos,la unidadcambiaautomáticamenteala
modalidaddeahorrodecargadelaspilasy
apareceelmensaje
“POWERSAVER”en la
pantalla.Estonoafecta
lacapacidaddela
unidadpararecibir
transmisiones.
Seleccióndel canal
1.Conelradioencendido,seleccionecualquiera
delos14canales
oprimiendolos botones
deCAMBIODECANAL.
(NOTA:Ambosradios
debenestarsintonizados
enelmismocanalpara
que puedan
comunicarse.)
Seleccióndel código de comunicación
privadaCTCSS
ElsistemaCTCSS(sistemadereducciónderuido
defondocontroladoportonoscodificados)esun
avanzadosistemadecodificaciónportonosque le
permiteseleccionarunode38códigosde
comunicaciónprivadaparareducirlainterferencia
provocadaporotrosusuariosdelcanal.
(NOTA:Siutilizauncódigodecomunicación
privada,losdosradiosdebenestarsintonizadosal
mismocanal yelmismocódigodecomunicación
privadaparaquepuedancomunicarse.Encada
canalserecuerdaelcódigodecomunicación
privadamásrecienteque ustedseleccionó.)
Para seleccionarun códigode
comunicación privada:
1.Despuésde
seleccionaruncanal,
oprimaysuelteelbotón
deMODALIDAD.Enla
pantallacomenzaráa
parpadearunnúmero
pequeñojuntoalnúmerodecanal.
2.OprimaelbotóndeCAMBIODECANALpara
seleccionaruncódigodecomunicaciónprivada.
Puedemanteneroprimidoelbotónparaavanzaro
retrocederrápidamenteporlosnúmerosde
código.
3.Cuandoaparezcaenlapantallaelnúmerodel
códigodecomunicaciónprivadaquedeseautilizar,
oprimaysuelteelbotóndeMODALIDADono
oprimaningúnbotóndurante15segundos.
Para llamar a otra persona
Paraavisaraotra
personaquequiere
hablarconella:
1.Oprimaysuelteel
botóndeLLAMADA.La
otrapersonaoiráuna
señaldetimbradodedossegundosdeduración.
Ustednopodrátransmitirnirecibirdurantelosdos
segundosdelaseñal dellamada.
Botonesde
CAMBIO DE
CANAL
Botónde
LLAMADA
Botón de MODALIDAD