Page 2 - Install Batteries
Pull lock tab downand lift door up(towards you) toremove batterycover. Inser t four “AAA”batteries. Positionbatteries accordingto po l a ri ty marki n g s. Operation 3 Operation 2 NoteBatteries not included withmicroTALK2-way radio. Note Always use high qualit yalkaline or NiMH batteries. Incorrect ...
Page 3 - Turning On Your microTalk; Press and hold; Operation; Auto Battery Power Saver; The; Illuminating the Display; Press and release
Turning On Your microTalk Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. An audible “tone” will indicate the unit ison and then the LCD will go through a 3 secondself-test and then go to Operational Mode. Operation 5 NoteWhenever the unit is on youcan receive communica-tions. Turning On YourmicroTAL...
Page 4 - Push and release; Lock Button. If k ey stroke tone is
Select main channel by the Channel Button upor down. Operation 7 Operation 6 Note If you push and hold the Mode Button,the LCD display will cycle through the different functions. Note To return to O perational Mode and not save your last setting push and release talk button. Note CTCSS (Coded Tone C...
Page 5 - When in normal use the; Battery Low; Place antenna in full upright position.; Calling Another Party
Operation 9 Operation 8 Battery Low When in normal use the icon may begin flashing. This is a warning to you that your batteries are getting lo w. Replace alkaline batteries as soon as possibleand/or recharge NiMH battery pack. Note When battery capacity is at the 1/4 level it is recommended that yo...
Page 6 - Release
Headline Operation 11 Note While Talk Button is depressedyou cannot receive incoming calls. Note When you release the Talk Button,the person you are talking to will hear a tone indi-cating that it ’s ok to talk. SeeTalk Confirmation Tone sectionon page 14. Release Talk Button and listen for response...
Page 7 - When finished talking:; Standby Mode; Auto Squelch; Maximum Range Extender; Push and hold; Auto Monitor
Operation 13 Operation 12 TalkConfirmationTone Standby Mode When finished talking: Standby Mode Release Talk Button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK is always in the Standby M odewhen the Talk Button is not pressed and you arenot in Function M ode. See Advanced Featuressection on pa...
Page 8 - Advanced Features; Programming Memory Locations; continued
Advanced Features 15 Advanced Features 14 Advanced Features Your microTALK has many advanced features not found on other 2-w ay radios.These include: • 10 Memory S torage Location and Recall • Full Channel/Sub Channel Scan • Dual Watch • Ring/Vibrate Notification Modes • Tone Indicator Settings Key ...
Page 10 - Memory Channel Recall/Talk
After selecting your Memory Channel andMain/Sub Channels, for immediate entrypress Talk Button. or... After selecting you Memory Channel andMain/Sub Channel,DO NOT press any buttonsfor 10 seconds and your unit will automaticallyset the Memory and Main/Sub Channels. It willthen go to the NEW channel....
Page 11 - Scan Function
Advanced Features 21 Advanced Features 20 Press and hold Talk Button and talk. Your radio will stay on this recalled location untilyou exit out of Memory Function Mode. Repeat step 2 for recalling other memor ylocations. Press and release Mode Button. To exit the Memory Mode and return t oOperationa...
Page 12 - Press; Proceed to subchannel scan on next page.
Advanced Features 23 Advanced Features 22 Press Channel Button up or down and the unit will begin scanning the main channels. Unit will co ntinue to scan all main channels ands to p, if an incoming transmission is dete cte d. Your microTALK will pick it up for 10 seconds.Within 10 seconds you can: P...
Page 13 - Talk button and talk. Your ra d i o; Mode Button until
Note If you wish to proceed to the next Function Mode, press and release Mode Button. Advanced Features 24 Scan Function continued Your microTALK will pick it up for 10 seconds.Within 10 seconds you can: Press and hold Talk button and talk. Your ra d i o will re t u rn to Ope rational Mode on that c...
Page 15 - Talk Confirmation Tone Indicator; Tone Setting
Advanced Features Talk Confirmation Tone Indicator To te m po ra rily eliminate the Talk Co n f i rm ation To n e : Advanced Features Tone Settings 29 28 Tone Setting Press Mode Button until flashing Press Channel Button up or down to turn on or off. To set option: Press Lock Button. This will immed...
Page 16 - Press and hold for one seco n d; To engage the LOCK function:; Lock Function; Dual Watch Function
Advanced Features 31 Press and hold for one seco n d Lock Bu t to n . i con flashes. If the Beep Fu n ction is ON yo u will hear an audible co n f i rm at i o n . Most butto n sa re loc ke d. To “unlock ” press and release button again. If the Beep Fu n ction is ON you will hear an audi-ble co n f i...
Page 18 - microTALK Range; Pre s s
35 microTALK Range microTALK Range Your micro TA L K Radio has a range of up to 2 miles.This effective range can be shor tened under some conditions. microTALKRange Under flat, o pen co n d i-tions you will ex pe ri-e n ce the micro TA L K’smaximum ra n g e. Range can be re d u ce dby buildings and ...
Page 19 - Desk Stand; Making Life Easier and Safer; Ta l king to a neighbor or
37 microTALK 2-Way Radio Can Make Lif eEasier and Safer Making Life Easier and Safer Checking on tr avelingcompanions in anothercar. Agree on a meetingspot after an event. microTALK2-Way RadioCan Make Life Easierand Safer Holster/Belt Clip/Desk Stand Your microTALK Radio comes with a custom mold -ed...
Page 20 - E x t e rnal Microphone/Speaker Jack; External Microphone/Speaker Jack; Your microTALK 2-Way Radio can be fitted with; Caring for Your microTALK Radio; Here are some suggestions:; Caring for Your
39 38 E x t e rnal Microphone/Speaker Jack Note External microphone/ speaker (item #FA-SM) is not included with this unit . See Accessories section on page 43 for available units. External Microphone/Speaker Jack Your microTALK 2-Way Radio can be fitted with an external microphone/speaker, (not incl...
Page 21 - Frequency Range
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 35 8. TRANSIENT FREQ.BEHAVIOR a) TX ON mS 30 b) ...
Page 22 - Optional Accessories; Limited Two Year Warranty
Vox Headset Mic VOX ( Voice O perated Transmitter) headset andmicrophone allows hands-freeoperation. MA-VOX $49.95 Optional Accessories 43 You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra Dealer If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra. Order by phone Call 1.773.889.3087 (Press 1 from t...
Page 23 - Accessory Order Form; Nothing comes close to a Co b ra
Accessory Order Form 44 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 % Minnesota residents add 6%Ohio residents add 6%Wisconsin r...
Page 24 - If You Think You Need Servic e
2 Way RadioFRS 305 O pe rating Instru ctions for your Co b ra micro TA L K “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.© 2000Printed in Thailand Part No. 486-293-P-001 For te c h n i cal ass...
Page 25 - The Family Radio Service Story; The Family Radio Service S tory; Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular; Included with your microTalk
The Family Radio Service Story A1 The Family Radio Service S tory 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 305 is agreat way for friends or family to incr...
Page 26 - Customer Support; Our Thanks to You; Controls and Indicators
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra microTALK2-way Radio. Properly used, this Cobra productwill 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...