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Making Life Easier and Safer

microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make Life
Easier and Safer

As you become familiar with your microTALK
Radio you will find many of your own uses for the
unit. Some suggestions include:

microTALK 
2-Way Radio
Can Make 
Life Easier
and Safer

Talking with fellow
hikers.

Keeping track 
of the kids in a 
shopping mall.

Communicating
between basement
and first, second or
third floor.

Talking to a 
neighbor or a 
friend.

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Advanced Features

Note

Call button, Range Extender

button and PTT button  do not

lock and are fully

operational while the unit is

locked.

The unit cannot lock while in

function mode.

Lock Function
(in FRS Mode)

Lock Function (in FRS Mode)

The purpose of the LOCK function is to lock most
buttons to avoid accidental operation.

To engage the LOCK function:

1

Push and release 

button.

icon flashes.

most buttons are locked.

2

To “unlock” push and release

button

again. Buttons are “unlocked” and 

icon 

disappears.

PUSH &

RELEASE

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Summary of Contents for MicroTalk 2

Page 1: ...rning On 3 Illuminating the Display 3 Auto Squelch 4 Maximum Range Extender Auto Monitor 4 Select Channel Station 5 Mode Key 6 Battery Low Auto Battery Save 7 Calling To Another Party 8 Talking To Another Party 9 Talk Confirmation Tone Standby Mode 10 microTALK Range 11 Advanced Features 11 Storing a Radio Station 12 Retrieving a Radio Station 13 Lock Function 14 Making Life Easier And Safer 15 Ho...

Page 2: ...low the indicator willblink Install Batteries Battery Installation Operation 3 Note You will be able to receive com munications only when the unit is in the FRS AM FRS and FM FRS modes Turning On Your microTALK Turning On Your microTALK 1 Push and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds An audible tone will indicate the unit is on The unit will return to the mode last selected before it was shut off I...

Page 3: ...low 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 but ton Press and hold the Maximum Range Extender button for five seconds To return to normal oper ation momentarily press the Maximum Range Extender button again or change channels 5 Select Channel Station 1 Tu...

Page 4: ...ote See page 12 for Programming AM FM StereoTuner Channel Memory Locations You will be able to receive com munications only whenthe unit is in the FRS AM FRS and FM FRS modes Operation 7 Battery Low Note When battery capacity is at the 1 4 level it is recommended that you replace alkaline bat teries or recharge your NIMH Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack Only the Cobra NiMH battery Part FA BP pack...

Page 5: ...ollowing 3 modes FRS AM FRS or FM FRS When in any of the above modes you will receive incom ing transmissions automatical ly Once transmission ceases the unit will automatically revert back to the previously selected radio station Calling Another Party To alert another party you wish to communicate with them Turn on the microTALK 2 way radio Select any of the 14 channels by moving the channel butt...

Page 6: ... page 5 microTALK Range 10 Operation Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Standby Mode Note While the TALK button is depressed you cannot receive incoming calls Standby Mode When finished talking 1 Release TALK button to receive incoming transmissions Your microTALK is always in the standby mode when the TALK button is not depressed while in the FRS AM FRS FM FRS mode 2 Adjust volume by pushing DOWN UP bu...

Page 7: ...o Station Advanced Features 12 Note To quickly advance stations hold the Channel button down until a double beep is heard The stations will then scroll rapidly Note The headphone cord acts as a radio antenna try to keep cord extended in a simple loop for best reception Digital AM FM Stereo Your microTALK also functions as an AM FM stereo tuner It provides complete coverage of all AM and FM bands i...

Page 8: ... floor Talking to a neighbor or a friend 14 Advanced Features Note Call button Range Extender button and PTT button do not lock and are fully operational while the unit is locked The unit cannot lock while in function mode Lock Function in FRS Mode Lock Function in FRS Mode The purpose of the LOCK function is to lock most buttons to avoid accidental operation To engage the LOCK function 1 Push and...

Page 9: ...ng your hands for other tasks To attach an external microphone speaker 1 Insert plug into the Spkr Mic jack 16 Checking on traveling companions in another car Agree on a meeting spot after an event Holster Belt Clip Desk Stand Your microTALK Radio comes with a custom mold ed plastic holster Its unique dual function design enables it to act as a handy desktop storage unit as well as easily attachin...

Page 10: ...SENSITIVITY dB m 121 19 microTALK Specifications Caring for Your Radio 19 Never place the unit in water or in a moist place Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures Caring for Your microTALK Radio The microTALK 2 Way Radio will give you years of service if cared for properly Here are some suggestions Caring for Your microTALK Radio Note Modifying or tampering with the radio s internal components can...

Page 11: ...lter 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 All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty COBRA shall not be liable for any incidental conse quential or other damages including without limita Cobra...

Page 12: ...total Indiana residents add 5 Michigan residents add 4 Ohio residents add 6 Wisconsin residents add 5 Prices subject to change without notice FA HR1 Replacement Holster 4 95 MA VOX Vox Headset Mic 49 95 MA EBM Ear Bud Mic with PTT 29 95 MA SM Lapel Speaker Microphone 24 95 FA BP Battery 29 95 FA CR Charger 19 95 Item Description Cost Ea Qty Amount NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack High performance Ni...

Page 13: ...ou think you need service call 1 773 889 3087 If your product should require factory 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 ...

Page 14: ...quencies These channels are in the UHF Ultra High Frequency band which means great penetration through buildings thick forests hills and other dense structures They are also FM Frequency Modulation signals which means crystal clear reception even in crowded noisy environments FCC Warnings Replacement or substitution of transistors regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature with parts other t...

Page 15: ...3087 Our Thanks to You A3 CobraCustomerService Liveoperatorsareavailable M F8 00am 6 00pmCSTat 773 889 3087 AutomatedTechnicalAssistance available24hoursaday seven daysaweek E mailquestionsto productinfo cobraelectrnics com CobraontheWorldWideWeb FrequentlyAskedQuestions FAQ canbefoundon lineat www cobraelectronics com 13 1 Antenna 2 Microphone Speaker Headphone Jack 3 On Off Power Button 4 LCD Di...

Page 16: ... Cobra line of quality products also includes CB Radios High Gear Accessories Radar Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Nothing comes close to a Cobra FRS_115 3979 v2NEW 12 5 00 1 50 PM Page 29 ...

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