Cobra Electronics FRS235 External Speaker Microphone Jack, Maximum Range Extender MicroTALK Range

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Maximum Range Extender	microTALK® Range

LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY•CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN U.S.A.	This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
®	have other rights which vary from state to state.

You can temporarily turn off Auto Squelch, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio:

1. Press and hold the	LIGHT/MAX
LIGHT/MAX RANGE
	RANGE button
button for 5 seconds.
You will hear 2 beeps
indicating that
Maximum Range
Extender is on.

2.To turn Maximum Range Extender off, press and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for

1second, or change channels.

Your microTALK® radio has a range of up to 2 miles (3 km). Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

In flat, open country your radio will operate at maximum range. Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can reduce the range. Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the signal.

Remember, you can achieve maximum

range by using Maximum Range Extender. See above for details.

Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra FRS	Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply 1) to any product
Radios, and the component parts thereof, will be free of
defects in workmanship and materials for period of two	damaged by accident; 2) in the event of misuse or abuse of the
(2) years from the date of first consumer purchase. This	product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs;
warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser,	3) if the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed;
provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.	4) if the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.
Cobra® will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option,	All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability
defective FRS radios, products or component parts upon delivery	and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to
to the Cobra® Factory Service Department, accompanied by proof	the length of this warranty. Cobra® shall not be liable for any
of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy	incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without
of a sales receipt.	limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship	installation.
	Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
the product for warranty service, but the return charges will
be at Cobra's expense, if the product is repaired or replaced	warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation
under warranty.	of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
	may not apply to you.
Customer Assistance	1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-

External Speaker/

Microphone Jack

Your microTALK® radio can be fitted with an external speaker/microphone, freeing your hands for other tasks. See page 8 for optional accessories. To attach an external speaker/microphone:

1.Open the SPKR/MIC tab on top of the unit.

2.Insert the plug into the SPKR/MIC jack.

external speaker/ microphone

SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE jack

After reading this owner’s manual, if you have any questions					purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon
about installing or operating your microTALK® radio, or if you					of a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it
are missing any parts, please contact Cobra® first. Do not					cannot be returned.
return this product to the store. Cobra® Electronics offers the				2.	Send the entire product.
following customer support services.				3.	Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit.
• Automated Help Desk is available 24 hours					Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of
a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087.					where the unit is to be returned.
• Customer Service Operators are available at				4.	Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit.
the same number 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST					If possible, use the original packing material.
Monday through Friday (except holidays).				5.	Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such
• Questions can be faxed to 773-622-2269.					as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First Class Mail to avoid
• Technical assistance is available on-line in the					loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at					Corporation, 6500 W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707.
www.cobra.com or by e-mail to				6.	If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will
productinfo@cobra.com.					either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model.
If your product should require factory service please					Please allow approximately 3-4 weeks before contacting
					us for status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will
call Cobra	®	first before sending your unit in. This will ensure
					automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge
the fastest turn-around time on your repair.
					or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please
		®	factory.
You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra

It will be necessary to furnish the following in order to	call 773-889-3087 for assistance.
have the product serviced and returned.

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