Two-Way Radio Model MT 800 ENGLISH 1. Antenna 2. External Speaker/ Microphone/Charge Jack 3. Mode/Power Button 4. Lock Button 5. Channel Control Buttons 6. Speaker/Microphone 7. Light/Max Range Button 8. Volume Control Buttons 9. Talk Button 10. Call Button 11. Belt Clip 12. Battery Compartment 13. Lock Tab 1 2 CHRG 10 3 9 4 11 5 7 Printed in China Part No. 480-332-P Version A 8 12 6 13 Product Features · Two-Way Radio with up to a 5 km (3 mile) range 1 · 8 Channels* · 38 CTCSS Privacy Codes · 83 DCS Privacy Codes · Backlit LCD Display 14 · Battery Saver Circuitry · Maximum Range Extender · VOX Mode for Hands-Free Transmissions · Baby Monitor Function · Call Alert (10 Selectable Tones) · Scan (Channel, Privacy Code) 13 · Dual Watch Programmable 2-Location Scan · Key Lock · Auto Squelch · Selectable On/Off "Roger Beep" Confirmation Tone · Selectable On/Off Keystroke Tone · Combination Speaker/Microphone/Charging Jack · Belt Clip *You are not allowed to use channels 1 and 2 in France. This situation can change; please contact the French radio licensing authority for more information. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Dual Watch Icon Scan Icon Roger Beep Icon DCS Icon Keystroke Tone Icon Lock Icon VOX Icon 8. CTCSS Icon 9. Baby Monitor Icon 10. Battery Low Icon 11. Privacy Code Numbers 12. Power Saver Icon 13. Main Channel Number 14. Receive/Transmit Icon OPERATION English Each port can charge one radio. Uses 230-volt adaptor. Cobra recommends your radio is turned Off while being charged. Product Information This microTALK® radio has been manufactured to meet all required standards for radio equipment using PMR 446 frequencies as authorized. The use of this two-way radio product involves the public airways and its use may be subject to local laws or regulations. Contact your radio licensing authority for more information. Radio Power To Turn Your Radio On: Mode/Power Button Press and hold the MODE/POWER button until Caring for Your Radio you hear a series of audible Your microTALK® radio will give you years of tones indicating that the radio trouble-free service if cared for properly. Here are is On. a few suggestions: Your microTALK® radio is now in LISTENING MODE, · Handle the radio gently. ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in LISTENING MODE, except when the TALK, CALL · Keep it away from dust. · Never put the radio in water or in a damp place. or MODE buttons are pressed. To Turn Your Radio Off: · Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures. ­ Press and hold the POWER button. Charger and Rechargeable Batteries To Insert Batteries in Radio: 1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up. 2. Pull up on lock tab to remove battery cover (on back of radio). 3. Insert batteries according to polarity markings. Remove Belt Clip Battery Low Indicator When battery power is low, the BATTERY LOW indicator will blink, indicating that batteries should be recharged or replaced. WARNING: Only the supplied NiMH batteries can be recharged. Battery Low Lock Tab NOTE: Estimated operation time Insert Batteries on full charge: 12 hours. These rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly in compliance with all applicable laws. They must not be thrown in the rubbish bin. Some countries and local authorities require recycling and have established collection programs. Please contact your local waste disposal authority for instructions. WARNING: Do not put batteries into fire or expose to high heat. They may explode. For Charging microTALK® Radio(s): 1. Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly. See above for battery Wall Charger installation instructions. 2. Insert round connector of wall charger into the charge jack located at the Insert Connector top of the radio. The wall charger has two (2) round connectors which enables you to charge either one or two (2) radios at a time. 3. Plug the wall charger into electrical outlet. It is not recommended to recharge batteries more than 24 hours. Estimated operation time on a full charge is 12 hours. Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and wall charger for recharging your microTALK® radio. Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used. Battery/Power Saver If there are no transmissions Power Saver within 10 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to Battery Save Mode and POWER SAVER will appear in the display. This will not affect the unit's ability to receive incoming transmissions. Communicating with Another Person 1. Press and hold the TALK Talk Button button. 2. With the microphone about 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, speak in a normal 5 cm (2 Inches) voice. From Mouth 3. Release the button when you have finished talking and listen for a response. You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the TALK button. NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate. OPERATION English To Illuminate Display Listening Listening for a Response Release the TALK button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK® is always in LISTENING MODE except when the TALK, CALL or MODE buttons are pressed. Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds. Light/Max Range Button To Adjust Volume Press the VOLUME UP or the VOLUME DOWN buttons. A double beep sound is used to indicate that you have reached the minimum (1) or maximum (8) volume level. Volume Buttons Auto Squelch/ Maximum Range Extender Your microTALK® radio is equipped with Auto Squelch, which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise resulting from terrain, conditions, or from reaching your maximum range limit. You can temporarily turn Off Auto Squelch or turn On Maximum Range Extender, allowing all signals to be received and extending the maximum range of your radio. To Temporarily Turn Off Auto Squelch: ­ Press the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for less than five (5) seconds. Light/Max Range Button If you hear two (2) beeps, you have turned the Maximum Range Extender On (see below). Volume Level Call Button Press and release the CALL Call Button button. The other person will hear a two (2) second ringing tone. You cannot receive transmissions while sending a call. NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate. Channels With the radio ON, select any Channel Buttons of the 8 channels by pushing the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button. You can press and hold the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL Channels DOWN button for fast advance. NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code (see "CTCSS Privacy Codes" or "DCS Privacy Codes") to communicate. To Turn Maximum Range Extender On: ­ Press and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for at least five (5) seconds until you hear two (2) beeps, indicating that the Maximum Range Extender is On. To Turn Maximum Range Extender Off: ­ Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button or change channels. microTALK® Range Your microTALK® radio has a range of up to 5 kilometres (3 miles). Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions. In flat, open country, your Maximum Range Lock Function radio will operate at maximum range. The LOCK button locks the CHANNEL UP, CHANNEL DOWN, and MODE/POWER buttons to prevent Buildings and foliage in the accidental operation. path of the signal can Reduced Range reduce the range. To Use the Lock Function: Dense foliage and hilly ­ Press and hold the LOCK Lock Button terrain will further reduce button for two (2) seconds the signal. to turn the Lock On or Off. Remember, you can achieve A double beep sound is used to Reduced Range maximum range by using confirm your Lock On or Off Lock Icon Maximum Range Extender. request. When the radio is in See above for details. Lock Mode, the Lock icon will be displayed. OPERATION and MODE FUNCTIONS English To Select a CTCSS Privacy Code: 1. After selecting a channel, Mode Button press and release the MODE button until the CTCSS icon flashes on the display. In addition to the CTCSS OFF CTCSS icon, either OFF or the small numbers next to the channel number will also flash on the display. 2. If CTCSS and OFF are Select Privacy Code flashing, press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to exit OFF and proceed to select a privacy Channel Buttons code. Or, if CTCSS and the small numbers next to the channel number are flashing, press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to select a privacy code. 3. When your desired privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following: a. Press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press the LOCK button to enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE. c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE. External Speaker/Microphone/ Charge Jack Your microTALK® radio can be External Speaker/ Microphone/ fitted with an external Charge Jack speaker/microphone, freeing CHRG your hands for other tasks. To Attach the External Speaker/Microphone or Charger: 1. Open the charge tab on top of the radio. 2. Insert the plug into the jack. Earbud Microphone 1. Plug earbud microphone into radio. 2. Place earbud in ear. 3. Clip microphone onto clothing 76 mm to 152 mm (3" to 6") from your mouth. 4. Push to talk. Radio Charger Jack 1 Placed in Ear 2 Clipped to Clothing 3 Clipped to Clothing 4 By scrolling through the Mode Functions, you will be able to select or change preferred features of your microTALK® radio. While you are scrolling through the Mode Functions, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order: Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Set DCS Privacy Codes Set VOX On/Off Set VOX Sensitivity Level Set Channel Scan Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan Set DCS Privacy Code Scan Program Dual Watch Location or Set Dual Watch On/Off Set Baby Monitor Set Call Tones Set "Roger Beep" On/Off Set Keystroke Tones On/Off DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) is Mode Button an advanced digital coding system allowing you to select one of 83 privacy codes to reduce incoming transmissions DCS OFF from other users on the channel. NOTE: If you are using a DCS code, both radios must be tuned to the same Select Privacy Code channel and DCS privacy code to communicate. Each channel will remember the last privacy code you Channel Buttons selected. To Select a DCS Privacy Code: 1. After selecting a channel, press and release the MODE button until the CTCSS Privacy Codes DCS icon flashes on the display. In addition to CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is the DCS icon, either OFF or the small numbers an advanced tone coding system allowing you to next to the channel number will also flash on select one of 38 privacy codes to reduce incoming the display. transmissions from other users on the channel. 2. If the DCS and OFF are flashing, press the NOTE: If you are using a CTCSS privacy code, both CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to exit radios must be tuned to the same channel OFF and proceed to select a privacy code. Or, if and CTCSS privacy code to communicate. DCS and the small numbers next to the Each channel will remember the last privacy channel number are flashing, press the code you selected. CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to select a privacy code. Scrolling Through the Mode Functions DCS Privacy Codes MODE FUNCTIONS OPERATION 3. When your desired privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following: a. Press the MODE button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press the LOCK button to enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE. c. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE. English Channel Scan Your microTALK® radio can automatically scan channels (1 to 8). NOTE: The radio ignores specific CTCSS or DCS privacy codes while scanning channels. To Scan Channels: 1. Press the MODE button until Mode Button the Scan icon and the channel number flash on the display. Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) In VOX Mode, your microTALK® radio can be used 2. Press the CHANNEL UP or Select Scan Channels CHANNEL DOWN button to "hands-free," automatically transmitting when you begin scanning channels. speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when channel triggered by background noise. Mode Button scan is On. Your radio will Channel Buttons To Turn VOX Mode On or continue to scan all channels Off: and stop if an incoming 1. Press the MODE button until transmission is detected. Your the VOX icon flashes on the radio will remain on that display. The current On or Select VOX channel for 10 seconds. Off setting is displayed. While setting channel scan, if you do not press 2. Press the CHANNEL UP or any buttons for 15 seconds your radio will CHANNEL DOWN button to automatically return to LISTENING MOD ...