Page 2 - Belt Clip; Family Radio Service; Contents; How to Use Your Cobra
Family Radio Service Ever 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® FRS 225is a great way for friends or family to have fun andbe safe by staying in touch while o...
Page 3 - Customer Support; Our Thanks to You; Controls and Indicators
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra® FRS 225 2-Way Radio. Your microTALK® radio comes withthe new microTALK® SNAP™ removable front,which allows you to customize the appearanceof your radio! Several color choices are includedwith your purchase. For instructions on removingthe microTALK® SNAP™ front, s...
Page 4 - Operation; Install Batteries; Illuminating the Display; Push and release
Turn the On/Off/Volume switch. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on. Pull lock tab down to remove batterycover. Insert three “AA” batteries. Positionbatteries accordingto polarity markings. Operation 3 Operation 2 Note Batteries are not includedwith microTALK® 2-wayradio. Always use 3 high...
Page 5 - Maximum Range Extender; Auto Squelch; Push and hold; Auto Monitor
Select any of the 14 channels by pushing the channel up or down buttons. Select Main Channel (1-14) Turn on the microTALK® 2-Way Radio. Operation 5 SelectChannel Note Units must be on samechannel and privacy codeto communicate. Note Channels 8-12 generallyare less used and givebetter results for com...
Page 6 - Calling Another Party; Listening For Another Party
2 The TX/RX indicatorwill be displayed. Operation 7 Note While the TALK button isdepressed you cannot receive incoming calls. Note Both units must be ON andtuned to the same channel. Your incoming “Call” signalvolume is dependent on theunit volume setting. Roger BeepConfirmationTone Listening ForAno...
Page 7 - microTALK; Lock Function
Operation 9 Operation 8 Lock Function Note To achieve maximum range the auto squelch can be overridden. Refer toMaximum Range Extendersection on page 4. microTALK ® Range Note Call button, Range Extender button and Talkbutton do not lock and arefully operational while theunit is locked. The unit can...
Page 8 - Agree on a meeting; Making Life Easier and Safer; Some suggestions include:; Talking with fellow; microTALK® SNAPTM Removable Front
11 5. Checking on travelingcompanions inanother car. 6. Agree on a meeting spot after an event. Making Life Easier and Safer 10 microTALK® 2-Way Radios 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 i...
Page 9 - External Microphone/Speaker Jack; To attach the external microphone/speaker:
External Microphone/ Speaker Jack 13 External Microphone/ Speaker Jack 12 Note External microphone/speaker is not included withthe unit. See page 19 foroptional accessories. External Microphone/Speaker Jack Your microTALK® 2-Way Radio can be fitted with an external microphone/speaker, freeing yourha...
Page 10 - Caring for Your microTALK® Radio; Here are some suggestions:; Radio; Caring for Your
15 Caring for Your microTALK® Radio The microTALK® 2-Way Radio will give you years of service if cared for properly. Here are some suggestions: 14 Caring for YourmicroTALK ® Radio Note Modifying or tampering with the radio’s internal components can cause malfunction and will invalidate the warranty....
Page 11 - Specifications
C. 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 ...
Page 12 - Optional Accessories; Ye
Vox Headset Mic VOX ( Voice OperatedTransmitter) headset andmicrophone allows hands-free operation.MA-VOX Optional Accessories 19 Limited Two Year Warranty 18 COBRA® ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA® FRS Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship a...
Page 13 - Accessory Order Form
Accessory Order Form 20 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 2-3 weeks for delivery. Offer valid in Continental U.S. only. For credit card orders fill out order formand fax...
Page 14 - Nothing comes close to a Cobra; If You Think You Need Service
The Cobra® line of quality products also includes: • Citizens Band Radios • microTALK® Radios • Radar/Laser Detectors • GPS • SafetyAlert® Traffic Warning Systems • Accessories • HighGear™ Accessories Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ Cobra® Electronics Corporation6500 West Cortland StreetChicago, IL...