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How to Use Your Cobra M i c ro Ta l k 2 - Way Radio

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Features of This Product

• UHF FM Frequencies

• 10 Weather Channels

• No License Required

• No Air Time Fees

• Up to 2 mile range

• 14 Main Channels

• 38 CTCSS Subchannels

• LCD Function Display

• Pri va te Call® Vo i ce S c ra m b l i n g

• Talk Confirmation To n e

• Ca l l / Ring Bu t to n

• Recharging Pads

• Retractable Antenna

• Au to Ba t te ry Saver Ci rc u i ty

• Auto Squelch

• 10 Memory Locations

• Memory Scan

• Channel and CTCSS Scan

• Lock Key

• Ri n g / Vi b ra te No t i f i ca t i o n

• Wrist Strap/Belt Clip

• Water Resistant

• Dual Watch

ContentsFeatures .........................................................................................................1The FRS Story ..............................................................................................A1

FCC WarningsIncluded Accessories

Controls & Indicators...............................................................................A2Our Thanks to You .....................................................................................A3

Customer Support .................................................................................A3Operating your MicroTalk

Battery Installation................................................................................2LCD Display ..............................................................................................4Turning On...............................................................................................5Auto Battery Power Saver...................................................................5Select Main Channel (1-14)................................................................6Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38).................................................... 7Battery Low ..............................................................................................9Calling Another Party ...........................................................................10Talking To Another Party.....................................................................12Talk Confirmation Tone........................................................................14Listening For Another Party ...............................................................14Auto Squelch...........................................................................................15Maximum Range Extender.................................................................15Listening to Weather Channels.........................................................16MicroTalk Range.....................................................................................18

Making Life Easier And Safer ..............................................................19External Microphone/Speaker Jack .................................................21Advanced Features...................................................................................22

Programming Memory Locations....................................................24Using Memory Locations....................................................................28Scan Function..........................................................................................30Memory Scan Function........................................................................34Private Call ( Voice Scramble).............................................................36Ringer/Vibrate Modes..........................................................................38Tone Settings...........................................................................................42Lock Function..........................................................................................44Dual Watch Function............................................................................45

Frequency Ranges ....................................................................................48Caring for Your MicroTalk .....................................................................49MicroTalk Specifications ........................................................................51Limited Two Year Warranty...................................................................53Optional Accessories ...............................................................................54Order Form ...................................................................................................55If You Think You Need Service................................Back Cover

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Pull lock tab downand lift door up(towards you) toremove batterycover.

Insert four “AAA”batteries. Positionbatteries accordingto po l a ri ty marki n g s.

Remove belt clip by (A.) pulling tab out and (B.) Sliding belt clip up and off unit.

Operation

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Operation

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NoteBatteries not included withMicroTalk 2-way radio. Note

Always use high qualityalkaline or NiMH batteries.

Incorrect positioning candamage both the batteriesand the unit.

Only the Cobra NiMH battery (Part # FA-BP)pack can be recharged.

See Accessories on page 54.Charge ports for rechargingNiMH (Nickel MetalHydride) battery pack arelocated on back of unit.

Note

When batteries are low orneed charging the BATT LOW indicator willblink. Replace alkaline batteries or recharge NiMHbattery pack.

Install BatteriesBatteryInstallation

Clear antenna.1

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Turning On Your MicroTalkRotate ON - OFF Volume Control clockwise.An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on andthen the LCD will go through a 3 second self-testand then go to operational mode.

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NoteWhenever the unit is on youcan receive communica-tions.

Turning On YourMicroTalk

Operation

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LCD DisplayLCD Display

Note

The Auto Battery SaveCircuit does not effect theunit’s ability to receiveincoming transmissions.

Auto Battery Power SaverYour MicroTalk has a unique circuit designed toextend battery life. If there are no transmissionswithin 10 seconds, the unit will automaticallyswitch to battery save mode.

The icon will flash.

Auto BatteryPower Saver

Operational Mode

NoteThe LCD can be illuminatedfor 8 seconds by pressingthe Maximum RangeExtender button.

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Select main channel by pushing and releasingbuttons.

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Note

Units must be on same channel and subchannelsto communicate.

Note

Channels 8-12 generally areless used and give betterresults for communicationsin most areas.

Note

Push and hold thebuttons for fast channeladvance.

Select MainChannel

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Select Main Channel (1-14)Rotate ON - OFF Volume Control clockwise.An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is onand then the LCD will go through a 3 secondself-test and then go to operational mode.

Select channel by pushing and releasingbuttons.

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Note

CTCSS 00 allows you tohear all CTCSS codes - 01 through 38 - in thatchannel

NoteIf you push and hold the button,the LCD display will cycle through the differentfunctions.

Note

To return to operationalmode and not save yourlast setting push andrelease button.

Select CTCSSSubchannel

Select CTCSS Subchannel (00-38)The CTCSS (Continuous Tone Controlled SquelchSystem) is a great convenience when you are inan area with many radios. It acts like a gate totransmissions from other radios. Once your radiois set to a CTCSS code, you will only hear trans-missions from other radios on the same channeland the same CTCSS code.

Rotate ON - OFF Volume Control clockwise.An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on andthen the LCD will go through a 3 second self-testand then go to operational mode.

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Operation

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Se l e ct s u bchannel number by pushing and re l e a s i n g buttons.

When desired subchannel is displayed push and release button. If key stroke tone is on,an audible tone will confirm your selection.

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Battery Low

When in normal use the icon may beginflashing. This is a warning to you that your batteries are getting low.

Replace alkaline batteries as soon as possible orrecharge NiMH battery pack.

Note

When battery capacity is atthe 1/4 level it is recom-mended that you replacealkaline batteries orrecharge your NiMH (NickelMetal Hydride) batterypack.

Only the Cobra NiMH battery (Part # FA-BP)pack can be recharged.

Note

NiMH rechargeable batteryPack (item #FA-BP) and 2port desktop charger (item #FA-CH) are notincluded with this unit.See Accessories section onpage 54.

Battery Low

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Push and release button. Small numbersflash next to channel display on LCD.

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Push and release button. The indicatoricon will flash and the icon will remain onfor 3 seconds. The unit you are calling will heara 2 second ring tone.

Turn on your MicroTalk 2-way radio.An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on.The LCD will go through a 3 second self testand then to operational mode.

Note

Both the calling and re ce i v-ing units must be on samechannel and subchannel fo rthe call function to wo r k .

NoteYour incoming “Ca l l ”a u d i oringing level is dependent onyour unit’s volume setting.

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Select desired channel by pushing and releasing buttons.

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Wait for the party’s response or proceed to“Talking To Another Party” section on nextpage.

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CallingAnother Party

Calling Another PartyTo alert another party that you wish tocommunicate:

Place antenna in fullupright position.

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The i con will appe a r.

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Note

While PTT button isdepressed you cannot receive incoming calls.

Note

When you release the PTT button,the person youare talking to will hear atone indicating that it ’s okto talk. See TalkConfirmation Tone sectionon page 14.

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Talking To Another PartyTo send your outgoing message:

Turn on your MicroTalk 2-way radio.An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on.The LCD will go through a 3 second self testand then go to operational mode.

Talking toAnother Party

Hold mic about 2 inches frommouth. Speak in a normal voice.

Release buttonand listen forresponse.

Push and hold button.3

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Both units must be on samechannel and subchannel tocommunicate.


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Maximum Range ExtenderAuto squelch can be temporarily removed to allow all signals to enter by pressing the button (Maximum Range Extender).

NoteTo learn more about therange of your MicroTalk ,see MicroTalk RangeSection on page 18.

Range is dependent on battery condition and geographic territory.

Auto Squelch

MaximumRangeExtender

Auto SquelchYour MicroTalk is equipped with Auto Squelch,which automatically shuts off weak transmissionsand unwanted noise due to ter rain conditions orif you have reached your range limit.

1 Push and hold the button to allow all signalsto ente r.

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TalkConfirmationTone

Listening For Another PartyWhen finished talking:Listening For

Another Party

Release button to receive incoming transmissions.

Your MicroTalk is always in listening mode whenthe PTT button is not pressed and you are not infunction mode. See Advanced Features sectionon page 22.

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While PTT button is depre s s e dyou cannot re ce i ve inco m i n gco m m u n i ca t i o n s.

Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the PTT button.

This alerts the other partyt h at you are finished talki n gand it’s OK for them to be g i nt a l ki n g.

Talk Confirmation Tone

Listeningmode.


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Listening to Weather Channels Listening toWeatherChannels

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Listening to Weather ChannelsTurn on your MicroTALK 2 -way radio. An audi-ble “tone”will indicate the unit is on. The LCDwill go through a 3 second self test and thengo operational mode.

Listening toWeatherChannels

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2Press the buttons to select the appropriate channels for your area.

To exit weather reception,press the orbutton. The radio will go to the last FRS channel and CTCSS sub-channel.

3 Push and release button untilicon flashes. The last weather channel tuned will be displayed.

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MicroTalk 2-Way Radios Can Make LifeEasier and SaferAs you become familiar with your MicroTalkRadio you will find many of your own uses for the unit.

Some suggestions include:

MicroTalk 2-Way RadiosCan Make Life Easierand Safer

1. Talking with fellowhikers.

2. Keeping track of the kids in a shopping mall.

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MicroTalk Range

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MicroTalk RangeYour Mi c ro Talk Radio has a range of up to 2 miles.This effective range can be shortened under some conditions.

To achieve maximumrange the auto squelchcan be ove r ri d d e n .Re fer to MaximumRange Extender sect i o non page 15.

MicroTalkRange

1. Under flat, o pe nconditions you willex pe ri e n ce theMi c ro Ta l k’s maxi-mum ra n g e.

2. Range can bere d u ced by buildingsand foliage in thep ath of the signal.

3. Range will be f u rther re d u ced bydense foliage andhilly te rra i n .


E x t e rnal Microphone/Speaker Jack

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External Microphone/Speaker JackYour MicroTalk 2-Way Radio can be fitted with a variety of accessories, (not included)freeing your hands for other tasks.

To attach an external microphone/speaker accessory:

ExternalMicrophone/Speaker Jack

Insert plug into the Mic/Spkr jacks.

Open Mic/Spkr tab on top of unit.1

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Making Life Easier and Safer

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5. Checking on travel-ing companions inanother car.

6. Agree on a meetingspot after an event.

3. Communicatingbetween basementand first, second orthird floor.

4. Talking to a neighbor or afriend.

MicroTalk 2-Way RadiosCan Make Life Easierand Safer


Advanced Features

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Note

If you push and hold the button,the MicroTalk

will cycle through the dif-ferent functions.

If, after 10 seconds no selec-tion is made, the unit willreturn to operational mode.

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Advanced FeaturesYour MicroTalk has many advanced features not found on other 2-way radios.These include:

• 10 Memory Storage Location and Recall

• Memory Scan

• Channel/Sub Channel Scan

• Private Call® (Voice Scramble)

• Ring/Vibrate Notification Modes

• Tone Indicator Settings• Key Stroke Tone• Talk Confirmation Tone

• Lock Key

• Dual Watch

AdvancedFeatures

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When using or prog ra m m i n gf u n ct i o n s,pushing and releasing the button orthe button will save alle n te red info r m a t i o n .

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To exit out of function mod eand return to ope ra t i o n a lm ode without saving ente re di n formation simply press the

b u t to n .


Push and release button again.MAIN CHANNEL will flash and only the

icon will remain flashing.

Select desired main channel you wish to store(1-14) by pushing and releasingbuttons. (Use CHANNEL 12 for this example.)

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NoteOnce you enter memorymode you can talk and lis-ten to any channel youselect after programming is complete. See UsingMemory Locations sectionon page 28.

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Push and release button until icon anda memory location flashes.

Select memory location you wish to change bypushing and releasing buttons (UseMEM 6 for this example).

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Programming Memory LocationsYour MicroTalk has 10 memory (0-9) locations forstoring your most frequently used channels .

Rotate ON - OFF Volume Control clockwise.An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is onand then the LCD will go through a 3 secondself-test and then go to operational mode.

ProgrammingMemoryLocations

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Your MicroTalk will stay in the subchannel section until you:

Push and hold button to set memorylocation and stay in memory scan.

or...Push and release button to return tooperational mode.

or...Push and release button to proceed tonext function mode (Scan).

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Note

If you push and hold the button,the LCD display will cycle through the differentfunctions.

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Programming Memory Locations continuedProgrammingMemoryLocations

Push and release button which sets mainchannel in memory and moves to subchannelselection. The subchannel begins flashing.The icon will remain flashing.

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Select desired subchannel you wish to store(00-38) by pushing and releasingbuttons. (Use SUBCHANNEL 38 for this example.)

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Note

You can push and hold theb u t ton to begin talki n g

a n y t i m e.


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Push and hold button and talk. Your radiowill stay on this recalled location until you exit out of memory function mode.

Repeat step 2 for recalling other memor ylocations.

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Push and release button.

To exit the Memory Mode and return toOperational Mode:

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If function button is pushedwhile listening/talking,programming will begin.See Programming MemoryLocations on page 24.

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UsingMemoryLocations

Select desired memory location you wish torecall (0-9) by pushing and releasingbuttons.

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Push and release button until icon anda memory location flashes.

Memory Channel Recall/TalkTo recall a channel in memory:

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Push and release buttons and the unitwill begin scanning the main channels.

Unit will continue to scan all main channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected.

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Your MicroTalk will pick it up for 10 seconds.Within 10 seconds you can:

Push and hold button and talk. Your radio willreturn to operational mode on that channel.

or...Push and release button to rescan themain channel.

or...Proceed to subchannel scan on next page.

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NoteThe MicroTalk “zeros out”the subchannels to allowscanning of the main channels.

Scan Function Scan Function

Push and release button until icon and main channel flashes.


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If you wish to proceed to then ext function mod e,p u s hand release b u t to n .( Pri va te Call Vo i ce Scra m b l e ) .

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Push and release button.

To exit the Scan Mode and return toOperational Mode:

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Your MicroTalk will pick it up for 10 seconds.Within 10 seconds you can:

Push and hold button and talk. Your radio willreturn to operational mode on that channel.

or...Push and release button to rescan themain channel.

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Scan Function continuedScan Function

Push and release button and subchanneland scan icon will flash.

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To scan subchannels:

Push and release button and subchannel scanning begins and stops when an incoming transmission is detected.

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Memory Scan FunctionMe m o ry Scan co nve n i e ntly allows you to access fre-q u e ntly used channel and sub-channel co m b i n at i o n s.

Memory ScanFunction

Push and release the buttons to beginthe scan mode.

The radio will stop at the first memory locationfor 1/2 second.

• If no signal is detected it will move on.

• If a signal is detected, it will stay at thatlocation for 10 seconds. If you want to stayat that location for more than 10 seconds,press and release the Push to Talk button.

To leave Memory Scan, press and release theor button at any time.

Memory ScanFunction

Memory Scan Function continued

Turn on your MicroTALK 2 -way radio. An audi-ble “tone” will indicate the unit is on. The LCDwill go through a 3 second self test and thengo to operational mode.

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Note

When you push and holdthe PTT button,the unitexits out to operationalmode.

If, after 10 seconds no selection is made, the unitwill return to operationalmode.

Push and release buttons until iconis visible.

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Push and release button. Unit will go tooperational mode or push function button toproceed to next function.

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Private Call (Voice Scrambling)Private Call ensures that no one can eavesdrop onyour conversation.

To engage the Private Call function:

Push and release button until icon flashes.


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Private Call( Vo i c eS c r a m b l i n g )


Push and release buttons until iconappears for ringer mode.

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Ringer/Vibrate ModesYour Microtalk will signal you that there is anincoming transmission with either a tone or avibration or both. To set for Ringer/Vibrate:

Rotate ON - OFF Volume Control clockwise.An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on andthen the LCD will go through a 3 second self-testand then go to operational mode.

Ringer/VibrateModes

Push and release button until icon flashes.

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After selecting the mode you desire push andrelease button or button to proceed tonext function.

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Ringer/Vibrate TestTo test the ringer/vibrate mode:

Turn on unit.

Push and hold button.

Quickly push and release button. Unit will ring, vibrate, or ring/vibrate for 4 seconds.

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Unit must be in operationalmode to test ring/vibrate.

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Ringer/Vibrate Modes continuedRinger/VibrateModes

Push and release b u t tons again andboth icons will be displayed for ri n g e r / v i b ratem od e.

Push and release buttons again.icon appears for vibrator mode.

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Advanced Features

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For more information seeTalk Confirmation Tone section on page 14.

Note

To restore the TalkConfirmation Tone repeatsteps 1- 3 as shown tothe left.

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Talk Confirmation Tone IndicatorTo te m po ra rily eliminate the Talk Co n f i rm ation To n e :

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Push and hold button. icon will disappear or press and hold function key toproceed to next function.

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Push and re l e a s e b u t ton until icon flashes.1

Push and release b u t tons untilicon appears in the LCD display.

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Advanced Features

NoteThe Key Stroke Tone andTalk Confirmation Tone canbe temporarily turned on oroff at any time while inoperational mode.

Tone SettingThe Key Stroke Tone and Talk Confirmation Tonecan be temporarily turned on or off during theoperation of your MicroTalk 2-Way Radio.

Key Stroke Tone IndicatorYou will hear an audible tone when any button ispushed (except PTT button). You can turn theaudible tone on or off by:

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To return to the audible mode, push and holdbutton until icon appears in the LCD

display.

Push and hold button until icon disappears in the LCD display.

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Dual Watch Function Dual WatchFunction

Push and release button. icon flashes.Most buttons are locked.

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NoteCall button, Range Extenderbutton and PTT button do not lock and are full yoperational while theunit is locked.

The unit cannot lock whilein function mode.

Lock FunctionThe purpose of the LOCK function is to lock mostbuttons to avoid accidental operation.

To engage the LOCK function:

Lock Function

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To “unlock” push and release button again.Buttons are “unlocked” and icon d i s a p pe a r s.

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Dual Watch FunctionDual Watch allows you to simultaneously monito ra ny two pre s e l e cted Family Radio Se rv i ce channels.

Turn on your MicroTALK 2 -way radio. An audi-ble “tone” will indicate the unit is on. The LCDwill go through a 3 second self test and thengo to operational mode.

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Place antenna in full upright position.

Select first channel andCTCSS code (please seepages 6 and 7).

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4Dual WatchFunction

Press and release b u t ton until D W i co nf l a s h e s.

Pre s s b u t tons to select seco n dc h a n n e l .

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Dual Watch Function continuedDual WatchFunction

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Dual Watch Function continued Dual WatchFunction

Press b u t ton to set CTC S S . C TC S Schannel numbers will flash.

Pre s s b u t tons to select CTC S S .7

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Press button.This will store the second channel and CTCSS and start Dual Watch.

To terminate Dual Watch and go to normal mode, press or .

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To enter Dual Watch when the secondchannel and CTCSS are already stored,press the button until DW icon flashes.

Pre s s b u t to n . Dual watch will be g i n .

Press or to exit Dual Watch mod e.

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The MicroTalk unit represents one of the mostadvanced FM two-way radios available.

1 462.5625 8 467.56252 462.5875 9 467.58753 462.6125 10 467.61254 462.6375 11 467.63755 462.6625 12 467.66256 462.6875 13 467.68757 462.7125 14 467.7125

Channel ChannelFRS Frequency FRS Frequency

Channel In MHz Channel In MHz

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FrequencyRanges

Caring for Your MicroTalk RadioThe MicroTalk 2-Way Radio will give you years of service if cared for properly.

Here are some suggestions:

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Caring for YourMicroTalkRadio

Note

Modifying or tampering with the radio’s internal components can cause malfunction and will invalidate the warranty.If your radio is not perform-ing as it should, please callCobra at 773.889.3087. Donot return the unit to theretailer.

1. Handle unit gently. 2. Keep awayfrom dust.

01 67.0 Hz 21 136.5 Hz02 71.9 Hz 22 141.3 Hz03 74.4 Hz 23 146.2 Hz04 77.0 Hz 24 151.4 Hz05 79.7 Hz 25 156.7 Hz06 82.5 Hz 26 162.2 Hz07 85.4 Hz 27 167.9 Hz08 88.5 Hz 28 173.8 Hz09 91.5 Hz 29 179.9 Hz10 94.8 Hz 30 186.2 Hz11 97.4 Hz 31 192.8 Hz12 100.0 Hz 32 203.5 Hz13 103.5 Hz 33 210.7 Hz14 107.2 Hz 34 218.1 Hz15 110.9 Hz 35 225.7 Hz16 114.8 Hz 36 233.6 Hz17 118.8 Hz 37 241.8 Hz18 123.0 Hz 38 250.3 Hz19 127.3 Hz20 131.8 Hz

CTCSS CTCSSChannel Frequency Channel Frequency

0 163.275 5 162.4501 162.550 6 162.5002 162.400 7 162.5253 162.475 8 161.6504 162.425 9 161.775

Channel ChannelWeather Frequency Weather FrequencyChannel In MHz Channel In MHz

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3. Never place or storethe unit in water orin a moist place.

4. Avoid exposureto extreme temperatures.

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I.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. GENERALCH=14 CHANNELS WITHIN 462-467 MHZ

B. RECEIVERUNIT

1. SENSITIVITYFOR 12 DB SINAD uV 0.25 FOR CALL SIG.DETECTION uV 0.2

2. MAX. AUDIO OUTPUT @10% THD MW 100

3. MAX.S/N RATIO @ 1mV RF INPUT DB 45

4. SQUELCH a) SENS. uV 0.2 b) ATTACK TIME mS 120 c) CLOSING TIME mS 200

5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP.@ 300 HZ DB -6@ 3000 HZ DB -6

6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW +/-KHZ 5

7. ADJACENT CH.REJECTION DB 55

8. INTERMODULATION REJECTION DB 55

9. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION DB 65


C.TRANSMITTER UNIT

1. EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER mW 500

2. CARRIER FREQ.STABILIT Y H Z 500

3. MODULATION LIMITING KHZ 2.5

4. CARRIER ATTACK TIME mS 80

5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE@ 300 HZ DB -6@ 3000 HZ DB -6

6. AUDIO DISTORTION % 3

7. HUM and NOISE DB 45

8. TRANSIENT FREQ.BEHAVIORa) TX ON mS 30 b) TX OFF mS 5

D. POWER SUPPLY1. BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO) HR 24

2. BATTERY (4 x AAA) V 4.8 - 6.0

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Limited Two Year Warranty

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COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that itsCOBRA FRS Radios, and the component parts thereof, willbe free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two (2) years from the date of first consumer pur-chase. 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 upondelivery to the COBRA factory Service Departmen t, 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 shipthe product for warranty service, but the return chargeswill be at Cobra's expense, if the product is repaired orreplaced under warranty.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply ; 1) to anyproduct damaged by accident;2) in the event of misuse orabuse 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 residesoutside the U.S.A.

All implied wa rra nt i e s, including wa rra nties of m e rc h a nt a b i l i ty and fitness for a particular purpose a re limited in duration to the length of this wa rra nty.CO B RA shall not be liable for any incident a l , co n s e q u e n-tial or other damages; i n c l u d i n g, without limitat i o n ,d a m-ages resulting from loss of use or cost of installat i o n .

Some states do not allow limitations on how long animplied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the e xclu-sion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-ages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Cobra ElectronicsCorporation

6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, Illinois 60707


Vox Headset/ Mic

VOX (Voice OperatedTransmitter) provideshands-free operation.MA-VOX $49.95

Optional Accessories

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You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra DealerIf you wish, you can order directly from Cobra.

Order by phoneCall 1.773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F CST.

Order by mail or faxPlease fill out order form on next page, and mail/fax directly to Cobra.

Order over the Web:www.cobraelec.com

Ear Bud Mi c ro p h o n e

Mi n i a t u re microphone and ear-bud for pri va te liste n i n g.

M A-EBM $29.95

NiMH Rechargeable Battery PackHigh performanceRechargeable Nickel MetalHydride battery pack FA-BP $29.95

2 Po rt De s k top Ch a rg e r

Ch a rges your Mi c ro Talk Radio and (1) NiMH batte ry pack

FA- C H $ 2 9 . 9 5

Lapel Speaker/ Microphone

Remote speaker/microphone combination.

M A- S M $ 2 4 . 9 5

Replacement Belt Clip

FA-BC $4.95

Carrying Case

Durable nylon case perfectlyfits your MicroTalk radio

FA- CC (Camouflage) $19.95 FA- CCB (Black) $19.95

Accessory Order Form

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Subtotal

(Tax if applicable)

Shipping/handling

Total

Tax TableIllinois residents add 7%Cook Co. residents add .75% (7.75% total)Chicago residents add 1% (8.75% total)

Indiana residents add 5%Michigan residents add 4 % Ohio residents add 6%Wisconsin residents add 5%

Prices subject to change without notice.

FA-BP NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack $29.95

M A - E B M Ear Bud Microphone $ 2 9 . 9 5

M A - V O X Vox Headset/Mic $ 4 9 . 9 5

FA-CH 2 Port Desktop Charger $29.95

MA-SM Lapel Speaker/Microphone $24.95

FA - C C Camouflage Carrying Case $ 1 9 . 9 5

FA - C C B Black Carrying Case $ 1 9 . 9 5

FA-BC Replacement Belt Clip $4.95

Item # Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount

Please print clearly

Name

Address (No P.O. Box)

City State

Zip

Telephone ( )

Credit Card No. Exp. Date

Customer Signature

Circle One: Visa MasterCard Discover

Allow 4 to 6 weeks for deliver y. Offer valid in Continental U.S.only.

For credit card orders fill out orderform and fax to: 1.773.622.2269or call 1.773.889.3087(Press 1 from the main menu)8:00 am - 8:00 pm, M-F, CST.

Make check or money order (no stamps)payable to:Cobra Accessories Dept.6500 West Cortland St. Chicago, IL 60707

Shipping & Handling

Amount of Shipping/Order Handling

$25.00 and under $4.75

$25.01–$40.00 $6.95

$40.01–$80.00 $9.25

$80.01–$120.00 $10.25

$120.01–$160.00 $11.75

$160.01 and up $14.50For AK,HI and PR please addan additional $15.00 for UPSshipments.


2 Way RadioFRS 310 WX

O pe rating Instru ctions for your

“Ingenious Prod u cts for Easier Co m m u n i cat i o n .”

Cobra Electronics Corporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, IL 60707

Cobra Electronics Corp.© 1999Printed in Thailand

Part No. 480-284-P-001

For te c h n i cal assistance, please call our Au to m a ted Help Desk which can assist

you by answering the most fre q u e n t ly asked questions about Co b ra prod u ct s.

(773) 889-3087 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A Consumer Service Representative can be reached through this same number 8:00 am - 8:00 pm,Monday through Friday, CST.

Technical assistance is also available on-line in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at www.cobraelec.com or by e-mail to [email protected]

If you think you need service call 1.773.889.3087

“If your product should require fac tory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in.This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair .”You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the follow-ing in order to have the product serviced and returned.1. For Warranty Repair include some form of pr oof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction

or carbon or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned.

2. Send the entire product.

3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit.Include a typed or clearly print nameand address of where the unit is to be returned.

4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.

5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or FirstClass Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,6500W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707.

6. If the unit is in war ranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchangeddepending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 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 call 1.773.889.3087 forassistance.

If You Think You Need Service


The Family Radio Service Story

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The Family Radio Service StoryEver wish you could talk to someone who wasn’twithin earshot? Like contacting ski partners backat the lodge? Or letting a friend know how to findyou in a busy mall? Cobra’s MicroTalk radio is agreat way for friends or family to increase theirfun–and safe ty – by staying in touch while on the go.

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission)has created 14 license free frequency bands,or channels, called Family Radio Service (FRS) frequencies. All of these 14 channels are easilyaccessed on your Cobra FRS radio. These chan-nels are in the UHF (Ultra High Frequency) bandwhich means great penetration through build-ings, thick forests, hills, and other dense structures.They are also FM (Frequency Modulation) signalswhich means crystal clear reception even incrowded noisy environments.

FCC WarningsReplacement or substitution of transistors, regulardiodes or other parts of a unique nature, withparts other than those recommended by Cobra,may cause a violation of the technical regulationsof part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of TypeAcceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.

Included with your MicroTalk1. Removable Belt Clip2. Wrist Strap

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Thank you for purchasing this Cobra MicroTalk 2-way Radio. Properly used, this Cobra productwill give you many years of reliable service.

Customer SupportShould 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.

Our Thanks to You

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Cobra Customer Service

Live operators are available M-F 8:00 am - 8:00 pm CSTat: 773.889.3087

Au to m a ted Te c h n i ca lAs s i s t a n ce available 24 hoursa day, s even days a we e k .E-mail questions to :p rod u ct i n fo @ co b ra e l e c. co m

Co b ra on the Wo rld Wide We b :Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) can be found on-lineat: www.cobraelec.com

Controls and Indicators

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1. Retractable Antenna

2. Belt Clip

3. On/Off Volume Control

4. Microphone Jack

5. Speaker Jack

6. Battery Charge Pads

7. Lock Button

8. LCD Display

9. Enter Button

1 0 . Function Button

1 1 . Call Button

12. Channel Select Buttons

13. Microphone

14 . Maximum Range Extender/Light Button

15 . PTT (Push To Talk ) Key

16 . Battery Chamber

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This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC rules. Operation is subject tothe condition that this device does notcause harmful interference.


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