Cobra AM645 User Manual

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

English

1. Antenna

2. External Speaker/ Microphone/Charge Jack

3. Mode/Power Button

4. Scan Button

5. Channel Up/Down Buttons

6. Backlit LCD Display

7. Speaker/Microphone

8. Volume Up/Down Buttons

9. Light/Max Range Button

10. Talk Button

11. Call/Lock Button

12. Wrist Strap Connection

13. Belt Clip

14. Battery Compartment

15. Battery Door Latch

Radio Controls and Indicators

TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL

MT645VP

Printed in China

Part No. 480-868-P

Version D

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

For use in EU countries, subject to local laws and regulations.

CEEL

is a registered trademark of

Cobra Electronics Europe, Ltd.

Snake design and microTALK® are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

www.cobra.com

We, Cobra Electronics Europe Limited of

Dungar House, Northumberland Avenue Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland

declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Private Mobile Radio (PMR 446)

Model

: MT 645

to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). The product is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents:

Health (Article 3.1(a)): EN 62311 (2008) Safety (Article 3.1(a)): EN 60950-1:2006/A12:2011 EMC: (Article 3.1(b)): EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09)

EN 301 489-5 V1.3.1 (2002-08

Spectrum (Article 3.2): EN 300 296-2 V1.3.1 (2010-07) This product complies with Commission Regulation (EC) No 278/2009 of 6 April 2009 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for no-load condition electric power consumption and average active efficiency of external power supplies and is in conformity with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

The radio will not comply with the standard at voltage below 3.4V.

DUBLIN, IRELAND 1 July 2013

JEAN-LOUIS POOT Managing Director

Warranty & Customer Service

For warranty and customer service information, please contact your local dealer.

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* 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.

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.

Caring for Your Radio

Your microTALK

radio will give you years of trouble-free service if cared for properly. Here are a few suggestions:

• Handle the radio gently.

• Keep it away from dust.

• Never put the radio in water or in a damp place.

• Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.

1. Battery Level Indicator

2. VOX Icon

3. Scan Icon

4. Roger Beep Icon

5. Lock Icon

6. Key Stroke Icon

7. DCS/CTCSS Icons

8. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

9. Power Saver Icon

10. Channel Numbers

11. Receive/Transmit Icon

Features

• 8 Channels*

• 121 Privacy Codes

(38 CTCSS codes/83 DCS codes)

• Hands-Free Operation (VOX)

• Scan

Channels, privacy codes

• Backlit LCD Display

• Call Alert

Five selectable tones

• Button Lock

• Speaker/Microphone/ Charge Jack

• Roger Beep

Selectable On/Off

• Battery/Power Saver

• Keystroke Tones

• Battery Level Indicator

• Auto Squelch

• Maximum

Range Extender

• Belt Clip

English

Operation

Installing Batteries

To install or replace batteries:

1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip

latch and sliding clip up.

2. Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert the supplied three AA rechargeable batteries or non-rechargeable

alkaline batteries. Position batteries according to polarity markings.

4. Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip.

• Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable

(Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc.) batteries.

Caution – Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

To charge batteries in radio:

1. Check to see that the batteries have been inserted properly.

2. Insert the cable into the charge jack located at the top of the radio.

3. Plug the cable into USB-compatible power port.

Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for recharging your Cobra microTALK radio. The radio is not intended to be used while being charged. Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your radio. Maximum/Minimum Operating Range: -20°C to +45°C.

Remove Belt Clip

Pull Up Lock Latch

Insert Batteries

Radio Charger Jack

Quick Start

1. Press and hold the Mode/Power button to turn on your radio.

2. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to select a channel.

Both radios must be tuned to the same

channel/privacy code to communicate.

3. Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone.

4. When finished talking, release the Talk button and listen for a response.

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English

Using Your Radio Using Your Radio

Turning on Your microTALK® Radio

•

Press and hold the Mode/Power button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on.

Your microTALK

radio is now in Standby mode, ready to receive

transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the Talk, Call or Mode/Power buttons are pressed.

Battery Status Indicator

•

The battery charge status is shown on the display. Four bars indicates fully charged.

Battery Low

•

When battery power is low, the final bar in the Battery Low icon will blink and an audible tone will sound twice before the radio shuts off. Your batteries should be replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries.

Auto Battery Save

•

If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the radio will automatically switch to Power Save mode and the Power Saver icon will flash in the display. This will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming transmissions.

VOLUME

CALL

MODE

CHANNEL

SCAN

Mode/Power

Battery Charge Status

Battery Low

The radio will display flashing battery icon while charging if the radio is on.

Battery Save Mode

VOLUME

CALL

MODE

CHANNEL

Talk Button

Two Inches (5 cm) from Mouth

CHANNEL

Channel Button

Channel Number

Communicating with Another Person

•

1. Press and hold the Talk button.

2. With the microphone about two inches (5 cm) from your mouth, speak in a

normal voice.

3. Release the Talk button when you are finished talking and listen for a response.

You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the Talk button.

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.

Listening

To Select a Channel

•

With the radio on, select any of the 8 channels by pressing the Channel Up or Channel Down button.

Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.

Listening for a Response

•

Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK® radio is always in Standby mode while the Talk or Call buttons are not pressed.

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