FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 1 Operating instructions for your COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 6500 W. Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 Family Radio Service Transceiver “Ingenious Products for Easier Communication.” Printed in Thailand Cobra Electronics Corp.© 1997 Part no.
FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 3 3 How to use your INTRODUCTION Family Radio Service Transceiver CONTENTS: Introduction ........................................3 Features ............................................3 Technical Support and service ..........3 Controls and Indicators ....................4 The FRS Story ..................................5 FCC Warnings ..................................5 Talk Range ........................................5 Included with your FRS 200 ................
FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 5 4 5 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS THE FAMILY RADIO SERVICE STORY The FCC (Federal Communication Commission) has created 14 high quality, license free frequency bands, or channels for Family Radio Service (FRS). Any of these 14 channels are easily accessed on your Cobra FRS 200 with a single push of a button. These new UHF FM frequencies provide you with ultra clear, high penetrating signals that allow high quality communications in most environments.
FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 7 6 7 INCLUDED WITH YOUR FRS 200 INSTALLING BATTERIES Insert (4) new “AA” Alkaline batteries (not provided) into the battery cartridge. To install batteries, (1) remove the battery cover from the unit. (2) Install the batteries according to the polarity markings provided on the cartridge. (3) Slide battery retainer to center of battery cartridge. Note: Incorrect battery installation can damage the batteries and cartridge. Slide on Battery pack until secure.
FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 9 OPERATION OPERATION TURNING ON/OFF/AUTO SQUELCH SELECT CHANNEL/DISPLAY 9 8 SELECTING A CHANNEL TURNING YOUR FRS RADIO ON Turn on your FRS 200. Push and hold the power ONOFF key. The LCD display will illuminate and an audible “Beep” will be heard to indicate you have turned the unit on. To select a lower channel, push the DOWN arrow key. To select a higher channel, push the UP arrow key. **Note: To quick advance channels, press and hold the selection key.
FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 11 OPERATION OPERATION TO TALK/TO RECEIVE TO CALL/TO RECEIVE A CALL 11 10 TO TALK To talk hold the FRS 200 mic about 2 inches from your mouth. (Be sure to turn the volume down before you hold the speaker up to your ear.) TO CALL/RING Push and hold the CALL button until a confirmation tone is heard. Push the PTT button on the side. The CALL icon appears briefly. Speak into the microphone in a normal voice.
FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 13 OPERATION OPERATION BATT SAVE/BATT LOW/VOLUME LIGHTED DISPLAY/KEY LOCK 12 AUTO BATTERY SAVE 13 Your FRS 200 has a unique circuit designed to extend the life of the batteries. If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, your FRS 200 will automatically switch to battery save mode. The SAVE icon will appear and power usage will be reduced. Full power will be restored with the push of any key.
FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 15 FRS 200 SPECIFICATIONS 14 15 GENERAL CHANNELS 14 FREQUENCY RANGE FREQUENCY CONTROL OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE MICROPHONE INPUT VOLTAGE FRS - 462.5 to 467.7 MHz PLL (PHASE LOCK LOOP) SYNTHESIZER -30° C TO + 50° C ELECTRET, PUSH-TO-TALK 6 VDC, 4-AA Great for any outdoor activity where you want to stay in touch! ANTENNA CONNECTOR METER SIZE WEIGHT SPECIAL LCD DISPLAY, ICONS 43/4”H x 13/4”W X 13/8”D 5 oz.
FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 17 16 If You Think You Need Service, Call 773-889-3087 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA 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.A.
FRS.200 Manual 9/22/97 9:04 AM Page 19 NOTES 18 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES You can find these fine accessories at your local Cobra FRS dealer. Rugged nylon holster with metal belt clip CA-200B $19.95 ea. High performance NiCad rechargeable battery cell 212-001-N-001 $4.00 ea. (4 required) If you wish, you can order directly from Cobra Order by phone: Call 1-773-889-3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8a.m.-8p.m. M-F CST. Order by mail or fax: Please fill out order form below, and mail/fax directly to Cobra.
