Walkie Talkie FAQs

What are FRS and GMRS radios?
FRS: Family Radio Service The FRS band is a UHF FM radio band between approximately 462 to 467 megahertz. It comprises 14 channels for personal communicatio...
What is CTCSS and DCS?
CTCSS: Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System DCS: Digitally Controlled Squelch Cobra calls both of these features "Privacy Codes". Privacy C...
What are the FRS/GMRS frequencies?
Channel 1: 462.5625 MHz, FRS/GMRS Channel 2: 462.5875 MHz, FRS/GMRS Channel 3: 462.6125 MHz, FRS/GMRS Channel 4: 462.6375 MHz, FRS/GMRS Channel 5: 462.6...
Headset jack specifications
Plug size:   2.5mm (3/32”) stereo plug Microphone Type:   Electret The tip is the speaker The middle contact is the microphone The shaft is ground The...
Are GMRS radios safe to use near my medical device?
This is a question that is best answered by your doctor.  Please let your doctor know that the Cobra GMRS radios have these general specifications: Maximu...
My radios get short range
Please note that the advertised range is only under ideal conditions such as: Fresh batteries Absolutely no obstructions between the radios (for example ...
When I turn on my radio it shows low battery
When you turn on your radio it will perform a display test.  Everything will light up on the display, including the low battery icon.  The display test last...
The CALL function is not working between different models
Cobra has used two different types of call signal: analog and digital.  A digital call signal is used on models with VibrAlert, and is necessary in order to...
I purchased new batteries and they will not charge
Numerous models of Cobra handheld radios have a special feature which prevents accidentally charging alkaline batteries.  If alkaline batteries are charged,...
Why does my radio switch to medium power when a headset is plugged in?
This is due to FCC regulations. The FCC has set exposure limits on how much RF energy is allowed to be absorbed by your body.  The transmit power must not ...