Operating Instructions for your

2-Way Radio
FRS 110

Nothing comes close to a Cobra

How to Use Your Cobra

2-Way Radio

The Family Radio Service Story

The Family Radio Service Story

Contents

Ever wish you could talk to someone who wasnt

within earshot? Like contacting ski partners back
at the lodge? Or letting a friend know how to find
you in a busy mall? Cobras microTALK FRS 110
is a great way for friends or family to increase
their funand safetyby staying in touch while on
the go.

Features...........................................................................1
The FRS Story ................................................................A1
FCC Warnings
Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators .................................................A2
Our Thanks to You .......................................................A3
Customer Support ...................................................A3
Operating your microTALK
Battery Installation...................................................2
Turning On..................................................................3
Illuminating the Display ........................................3
Auto Squelch.............................................................4
Maximum Range Extender/Auto Monitor......4
Select Channel..........................................................5
Auto Battery Save.....................................................5
Calling Another Party .............................................6
Talking To Another Party .......................................7
Talk Confirmation Tone..........................................8
Listening For Another Party .................................8
microTALK Range...................................................9
Making Life Easier And Safer...............................10
Holster-Belt Clip/Desk Stand................................11
External Microphone/Speaker Jack...................12
Caring for Your microTALK....................................14
Frequency Ranges.......................................................16
microTALK Specifications......................................16
Limited Two Year Warranty......................................18
Optional Accessories..................................................19
Order Form.....................................................................20
If You Think You Need Service ...............Back Cover

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission)

has created 14 license free frequency bands,
or channels, called Family Radio Service (FRS)
frequencies. 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 than those recommended by Cobra,
may cause a violation of the technical regulations
of part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type
Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.

Included with your microTALK

1. Holster/Belt Clip/Desk Stand

A1

Features of This Product

Two-way static-free
radio with up to a 2
mile range
14 channels
SuperFlex antenna
Holster belt clip
Roger beep confirmation
tone
Backlit LCD
Speaker/Microphone
jacks

Controls and Indicators

Our Thanks to You

1. Antenna

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra FRS 110

2-way Radio. Properly used, this Cobra product
will give you many years of reliable service.

2. Microphone/Speaker
Jack
3. On/Off Power Button

Customer Support

4.L LCD Display Panel

Should you encounter any problems with the

product or not understand its many features,
please refer to this owners manual. If, after
referring to the manual, you still need help,
call Cobra Customer Service at 773.889.3087.

5.? Light/Max Range Button

6. Down/Up Volume
Control

7. Speaker
8.

Battery Compartment

9. Talk Button

12. Charge Pads

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Automated Technical
Assistance available 24
hours a day, seven days a
week.E-mail questions to:
[email protected]
Cobra on the World Wide
Web: Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ) can be
found on-line at:
www.cobra.com

10. Call Button

11. Channel Select Button

Cobra Customer Service

Live operators are available
M-F 8:00 am - 6:00 pm CST
at: 773.889.3087

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A2

A3

Operation

Operation

Battery
Installation

Install Batteries

Turning On Your microTALK

Turning
On Your
microTALK

Note
Always use high quality
alcaline batteries.

Note
Whenever the unit is on
you can receive
communications.

When batteries are low the

indicator will blink.
1

Push and hold the

POWER button for
2 seconds. An audible tone will indicate the
unit is on.

Illuminating
the Display

Illuminating the Display

Pull lock tab down

to remove battery
cover.

Insert four AAA

batteries. Position
batteries according
to polarity markings.

Push and release

LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button to illuminate display for ten seconds.
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Operation

Operation

Auto Squelch

Auto Squelch
Your microTALK is equipped with Auto Squelch,
which automatically shuts off weak transmissions
and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or
if you have reached your range limit.

Maximum
Range
Extender

Select
Channel

Select Channel
1

Turn on the microTALK 2-Way Radio.

Select any of the 14 channels by moving the

channel button up or down.

Maximum Range Extender

Auto squelch can be temporarily removed to allow
all signals to enter (Maximum Range Ex tender).

Note
To learn more about the
range of your microTALK,
see page 9.
Range is dependent on
battery condition and
geographic territory.

Push and hold

LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button to allow 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 button: Press and hold the
Maximum Range Extender button for five
seconds.To return to normal operation,
momentarily press the Maximum Range
Extender button again or change channels.
4

Auto Battery
Save

Auto Battery Save

Your FRS 110 has a unique circuit designed to
extend battery life. If there are no transmissions
within 10 seconds, the unit will automatically
switch to battery save mode and
will be shown in the display.

Note
The Auto Battery Save
Circuit does not effect the
units ability to receive
incoming transmissions.

Operation

Operation

Calling
Another
Party

Calling Another Party

Note
Your incoming Callsignal
level is dependent on your
unit volume setting.

To alert another par ty that you wish to

communicate:

Push and release

CALL button. The unit you
are calling will hear a two second ringing tone.

Talking To
Another Party

Talking To Another Party

1

Turn on your microTALK 2-way radio.

An audible tone will indicate the unit is on.

Select a channel
by pushing the
CHANNEL button
up or down.

Note
While the TALK button is
depressed you cannot
receive incoming calls.
1

Push and hold

TALK button.

The TX/RX indicator

will be displayed.

Hold mic about

2 inches from
mouth. Speak in
a normal voice.

Release TALK
button and listen
for response.
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Operation

Operation

Roger Beep
Confirmation
Tone

Roger Beep Confirmation Tone

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

microTALK
Range

microTALK Range
Your microTALK Radio has a range of up to
2 miles. This effective range can be shortened
under some conditions.

Note
To achieve maximum
range the auto squelch
can be overridden. Refer to
Maximum Range Extender
section on page 4.

This alerts the other party

that you are finished talking
and its OK for them to begin
talking.

Listening For
Another Party

Listening For Another Party

When finished talking:
1. Under flat, open
conditions you
will experience
the microTALKs
maximum range.

2. Range can be
reduced by
buildings and
foliage in the
path of the signal.

Note
While the TALK button
is depressed you cannot
receive incoming calls.

Release TALK button to receive incoming

transmissions.
Your microTALK is always in listening mode
when the TALK button is not pressed.

3. Range will be
further reduced by
dense foliage and
hilly terrain.

Adjust volume by pushing

DOWN/UP buttons.
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Making Life Easier and Safer

microTALK
2-Way Radio
Can Make
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:

5. Checking on
traveling
companions in
another car.
1. Talking with fellow
hikers.

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

3. Communicating
between basement
and first, second or
third floor.

4. Talking to a
neighbor or a
friend.

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6. Agree on a meeting
spot after an event.

Holster/Belt Clip/Desk Stand

HolsterBelt Clip and

Desk Stand

Your microTALK Radio comes with a custom

molded plastic holster. Its unique dual-function
design enables it to act as a handy desktop
storage unit, as well as easily attaching to your
belt for maximum convenience and portability.

1. Desk Stand

2. Belt Clip
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External Microphone/
Speaker Jack
External
Microphone/
Speaker Jack

External Microphone/
Speaker Jack

External Microphone/Speaker Jack

Your microTALK 2-Way Radio can be fitted with
an external microphone/speaker, freeing your
hands for other tasks.
To attach the external microphone/speaker:

Note
If external microphone/
speaker is not included with
the unit. See Accessories on
page 19 for available units.
1

12

Open Spkr/Mic tab on top of unit.

Insert plug into the Spkr/Mic jack.

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Caring for Your microTAL Radio

Caring
for Your
microTALK
Radio

Caring for Your microTALK Radio

The microTALK 2 Way Radio will give you years
of service if cared for properly.
Here are some suggestions:

Note
Modifying or tampering
with the radios internal
components can cause
malfunction and will
invalidate the warranty.
If your radio is not
performing as it should,
please call Cobra at
773.889.3087.
Do not return the unit to
the retailer.

1. Handle unit gently.

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2. Keep away
from dust.

3. Never place the

unit in water or in
a moist place.

4. Avoid exposure
to extreme
temperatures.

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Specifications

Specifications

I.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
A. FREQUENCIES
CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT
CH 1: 462.5625MHz
CH2: 462.5875MHz
CH 3: 462.6125MHz
CH 4: 462.6375MHz
CH 5: 462.6625MHz
CH 6: 462.6875MHz
CH 7: 462.7125MHz

C.TRANSMITTER

CH 8:
CH 9:
CH 10:
CH 11:
CH 12:
CH 13:
CH 14:

467.5625MHz
467.5875MHz
467.6125MHz
467.6375MHz
467.6625MHz
467.6875MHz
467.7125MHz

B. RECEIVER

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UNIT

NOMINAL

1. SENSITIVITY
FOR 12 DB SINAD
FOR CALL SIG.DETECTION

dBm
dB m

-119
-121

2. MAX. AUDIO OUTPUT @10% THD

mW

150

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

dB

45

4. SQUELCH
a) SENSITIVITY
b) ATTACK TIME
c) CLOSING TIME

dB m
mS
mS

-121
120
200

5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP.

@ 300 HZ
@ 2500 HZ

dB
dB

-15
-10

6. SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW

+/-KHZ 5

7. ADJACENT CH.REJECTION

dB

8. INTERMODULATION REJECTION

dB

65

9. SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION

dB

65

1. EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER

UNIT
mW

NOMINAL
500

2. CARRIER FREQ.STABILIT Y

Hz

200

3. MODULATION LIMITING

KHz

2.5

4. CARRIER ATTACK TIME

mS

30

5. AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE

@ 300 HZ
@ 2500 HZ

dB
dB

-10
4

6. AUDIO DISTORTION

7. HUM NOISE

dB

38

8. TRANSIENT FREQ.BEHAVIOR
a) TX ON
b) TX OFF

mS
mS

30
5

D. POWER SUPPLY
1. BATTERY LIFE (1:1:18 RATIO)

HR

24

2. BATTERY

4.2 - 6.0

60

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Wa
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Limited Two Year Warranty

QUALITY SEAL

Cobra Electronics
Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

Optional Accessories

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.
COBRA will, without charge, repair or replace, at its
option, defective FRS radios, products or component parts
upon delivery to the COBRA factory Service Department,
accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer
purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.

Replacement Holster
FA-HR1

Vox Headset Mic

VOX (Voice Operated
Transmitter) headset and
microphone allows
hands-free operation.
MA-VOX

Ear Bud Mic with PTT

Compact earbud and microphone
with Push-to-Talk switch.
MA-EBM

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 under warranty.
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply;
1) to any product damaged by accident; 2) in the event of
misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of
unauthorized alterations 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.
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,
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 may not apply to you.

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Lapel Speaker/Microphone
Remote microphone/speaker
with Push-to-Talk switch.
MA-SM

NiMH Rechargeable
Battery Pack
High performance Nickel
Metal Hydride battery pack for
multiple charging.
FA-BP

2 Port Desktop Charger

Charges two microTALK radios
or two NiMH battery packs.
FA-CR

You Can Find These Fine Accessories At Your Local Cobra Dealer
If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra.
Order by phone
Call 773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F CST.
Order by mail or fax
Call 773.889.3087 for pricing. Fill out order form on next page, and mail/fax directly to Cobra.
Order over the Web
www.cobra.com

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Accessory Order Form

Shipping & Handling

Amount of
Order

Shipping/
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 $14.50
For AK, HI and PR please add
an additional $15.00 for
UPS shipments.

Item #

Description

FA-HR1
MA-VOX
MA-EBM
MA-SM
FA-BP
FA-CR

Replacement Holster
Vox Headset Mic
Ear Bud Mic with PTT
Lapel Speaker/ Microphone
Battery
Charger

Cost Ea.

Prices subject to change without notice.

Tax Table
Illinois residents add 8.75%
Indiana residents add 5%
Michigan residents add 6 %
Ohio residents add 5%
Wisconsin residents add 5%

For credit card orders fill out order

form and fax to: 773.622.2269
or call 773.889.3087
(Press 1 from the main menu)
8:00 am - 6:00 pm, M-F, CST.

Qty. Amount

Subtotal
(Tax if applicable)
Shipping/handling
Total

Make check or money order

(no stamps) payable to:
Cobra Electronics
Accessories Dept.
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60707

Please print clearly

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Address (No P.O. Box)
City
Telephone (
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Credit Card No.

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If you 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
following 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.
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6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707USA.
6. If the unit is in war ranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged
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status. If the unit is out of war ranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the
repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 773.889.3087 for
assistance.
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