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?
What is CTCSS and DCS? CTCSS Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System DCS Digitally Controlled Squelch While Cobra calls both of these features...
What are the FRS/GMRS frequencies?
Family Radio Service / General Mobile Radio Service Frequencies Radio Channel Frequency FRS Power FRS Bandwidth GMRS Power GMRS Bandwidth ...
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...
My radios get short range
Please note that the advertised range is only under ideal conditions such as: Fresh batteries installed in both radios Absolutely no obstructions between...
Can I bring my FRS radio into Mexico?
No, you cannot bring your radio into Mexico. Our radios are manufactured strictly for the U.S. and Canada, which have agreed to use the same frequencies for...
Can I bring my FRS or GMRS radios to Europe?
No. Most countries in Europe have adopted a different standard known as PMR ("Private Mobile Radio"). While PMR radios are very similar to your GM...
Does Cobra sell PMR radios?
Cobra manufactures and sells PMR radios and is a leading brand in Europe.  PMR radios are not available in the USA because they are not FCC-approved.  They ...