20 Most Recent Cobra Microtalk 100 FRS Walkie Talkie Radios 2 Pack - Page 2 Questions & Answers

• A Cobra 3850wx Radio requires 4x600mAh NiMH 1.2V AAA Part # GA-3ANH rechargeable batteries.
• Not just any AAA rechargeable battery will charge in the unit.
• All will work in the radio but not all will charge inside the radio. It has to be a specific battery.
• This is an example of what you need. GA-3ANH batteries which will charge inside your radio. http://www.tomsawyer2wayradios.com/catalog/item/3823249/5076887.htm

Regards, Tony

check charger with a tester to see if it's putting out what the radio requires. if radio says 6 volts see if charger is that or close.check for corrosion on battery and charger

No, and it would be illegal to do so.

Check your battery contacts to see if they have a film of dirt or debris. If so, clean them with a pencil eraser. Check to see they are making good alignment with the contacts in the charger. If these suggestions do not solve your issue, you may have a bad solder on a battery contact in the radio. (Be certain the radio is shut off when charging.)

Best regards.

Hi Joshua,Bu all means take them back to the place of purchase with the receipt and explain the problem to them and I'm sure they will find the solution for you.I hope this helps you.Cheers,Peter

Hi, When charging batteries always do so with the radio switched off, this is a MUST, if you want to prolong your battery life, too many queries on this subject have resulted in burnt out batteries, being recharged with the radio on. This is a very big NO, NO....I hope I have answered your query for you.Cheers,Peter

the cobras are meant to work with alkaline cells. You bought nicads which are a lower voltage per cell (1.2 to 1.38). Alkalines are about 1.55-1.58

That is why your rechargeables only show a quarter charge, because their terminal voltage is lower and the radio thinks they are not fully-charged.

First of all, thank you very much Gail for choosing FIXYA today for your online technical support needs. Here is a direct link to the ONLINE USER'S MANUAL for the COBRA MicroTalk 2-Way Radio model FRS120 which is the closest model I could find to the one you quoted:https://www.cobra.com/downloads/manuals/FRS120_Eng.pdf To view the Owner's Manual with Operating Instructions just use your mouse to click on the link, which is the underlined and blue highlighted section of text just above. This will open a new web browser page automatically for you and allow you to view the information at the website indicated and the contents of the Owner's Manual. You may need ADOBE READER installed on your computer to read PDF documents, although many computers already have this type of utility pre-installed. You can download this free at WWW.ADOBE.COM if necessary. Click on the DOWNLOAD ADOBE READER button on right side of the ADOBE home page when you get there, then follow the onscreen instructions to install the software on your computer. I truly hope that was helpful to you. Good luck and take care. Joe.

The radio will automatically have the correct power setting for the FRS channels.best regards.

• You can get much of your Microtalk accessories here http://www.bills2way.com/equip/microtalk_accessories.html They have a nice home charger / DC charger for $23. \
• Amazon and E-Bay are good places to look too. Here is one on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-FA-CS-Desktop-Charger-Batteries/dp/B00005KI3O/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_3

• Hope this helps.

you can contact the mobile service provider......

http://www.wedophones.com/Manuals/Cobra/FRS%20-%20GMRS%20microTALK%20Manuals/
Hi above is a link for you to download a manual, all is in there for you.

First of all, here is a direct link to the ONLINE USER'S MANUAL for that model:

https://www.cobra.com/downloads/manuals/LI6000WXVP_MANL.pdf


To view the Owner's Manual with Operating Instructions just use your mouse to click on the link, which is the underlined and highlighted text just above. This will open a new web browser page automatically for you and allow you to view the information at the website indicated and the contents of the Owner's Manual.

You may need ADOBE READER installed on your computer to read PDF documents.
You can download this free at WWW.ADOBE.COM if necessary.
Click on the DOWNLOAD ADOBE READER button on right side of the ADOBE home page when you get there, then follow the onscreen instructions to install the software on your computer.

I hope that was helpful to you, good luck and take care.

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Joe.

I have the Cobra Microtalk 4100 FRS radios with charging base. After changing the batteries with new nimh rechargables the charge light would not illuminate and the unit would not charge. I noticed the original batteries had a metal band around one end. This band makes a small connection inside the battery compartment on the first battery. Seems to be a cheap way to ensure you dont try to recharge the unit with non-rechargable batteries installed. I rapped a small piece of tinfoil around one end of the first battery in the new set then popped it back in and now they will charge correctly again. Dont try this with non-rechargable batteries! I would recomend buying original replacement batteries.

Take to Radio Shack they service radios but will charge labor+parts. If you recently bought them take them back and get new ones with your receipt in hand.