Cobra MICROTALK MT 975 Manual

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Cobra MICROTALK MT 975 Manual

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Two-Way Radio Model MT 975

 

ENGLISH

1.

Antenna

 

 

2.

External Speaker/

 

 

 

Microphone Jack

 

 

3.

ON/OFF Volume Knob

 

 

4.

Mode Button

1

2

5.

Channel Up/Down Buttons

6.

Speaker/Microphone

 

 

 

7.

Intercom Jack

 

 

8.

Light/Max Range Button

 

 

9.

Talk Button

 

3

10.

Call Button

 

11.

Lock/Enter Button

 

11

12.

Belt Clip

 

 

 

10

13.

Battery Compartment

 

 

14.

Lock Tab

 

 

 

12

9

 

4

 

 

 

 

8

 

5

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

7

14

 

 

 

Printed in China Part No. 480-440-P Version A

Product Features

Two-Way Radio

with up to a 12 km (7.5 mile) range

8 Channels*

38 CTCSS Privacy Codes

83 DCS Privacy Codes

10 Channel Memory

Backlit LCD Display

Battery Saver Circuitry

Battery Level Meter

Maximum Range Extender

VOX Mode for Hands-Free Transmissions

Intercom Capable

Baby Monitor Function

VibrAlert® Silent Paging

Call Alert 10 Selectable Tones

Scan Channels, Privacy Codes, Memory

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 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

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

16

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

9

13

 

 

 

 

12

11

10

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Call Alert and VibrAlert Icon

 

2.

Lock Icon

 

 

 

3.

Keystroke Tone Icon

 

 

4.

DCS Icon

 

 

 

5.

Roger Beep Icon

 

 

6.

CTCSS Icon

 

 

 

7.

Memory Channel Icon

 

 

8.

Memory Location Number

 

9.

Battery Level Meter

 

 

10.

Privacy Code Numbers

 

11.

Dual Watch Icon

 

 

12.

VOX Icon

 

 

 

13.

Power Saver Icon

 

 

14.

Receive Icon

 

 

 

15.

Transmit Icon

 

 

 

16.

Scan Icon

 

 

 

17.

Baby Monitor Icon

 

 

18.

Main Channel Number

 

ON/OFF Volume Knob

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OPERATION

English

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.

Rapid Desktop 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.

4.Replace the battery compartment cover and belt clip.

Remove Belt Clip

Lock Tab

Insert Batteries

Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and rapid desktop charger for recharging your microTALK® radio. Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used.

Cobra recommends your radio is turned OFF while being charged.

Radio Power and Volume

To Turn Your Radio ON:

Rotate the ON/OFF Volume knob clockwise to turn ON your radio and adjust the volume. A series of tones will indicate the radio is ON.

Your microTALK® radio is now in LISTENING MODE, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in LISTENING MODE, except when the TALK, CALL or MODE buttons are pressed.

To Turn Your Radio OFF:

– Rotate the ON/OFF Volume knob counterclockwise past the click.

Battery Level Meter

The Battery Level Meter will show a Battery icon containing four bars to indicate the batteries are fully charged.

When battery power is low, the

Low Battery

Battery Level Meter will show a

 

blinking Battery icon containing

 

only one bar to indicate that the

 

batteries should be recharged or

 

replaced.

 

NOTE: Estimated operation time 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

Insert Radio(s)

batteries have been inserted

 

properly. See above for battery

 

installation instructions.

 

2. Insert radio(s) into rapid desktop charger as shown.

3.Insert round connector of adapter into jack on back of charger.

4.Plug adapter into electrical outlet. The wall charger should be installed near the equipment and easily accessible.

If charging light (one light per charging well) is not ON, check position of radio. Radio should be upright. The charge indicator light will stay ON until the batteries are fully charged, then go out.

NOTE: Only the supplied NiMH batteries can be recharged.

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

 

 

voice.

5 cm (2 Inches)

3.

Release the button when

From Mouth

 

 

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.

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OPERATION

English

Listening for a Response

To Illuminate Display

Release the TALK button to

Listening

receive incoming transmissions.

 

Your microTALK® is always in

 

LISTENING MODE except when

 

the TALK, CALL or MODE

 

buttons are pressed.

 

To Adjust Volume

Rotate the ON/OFF Volume

ON/OFF Volume

knob clockwise to increase

Knob

volume and counterclockwise

 

to reduce it.

 

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.

Press and release the

Light/Max Range

LIGHT/MAX RANGE button

Button

to illuminate the display for

 

10 seconds.

 

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.

If you hear two (2) beeps, you have turned the Maximum Range Extender ON (see below).

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.

Channels

 

With the radio ON, select any of

Channel Buttons

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.

Lock Function

The LOCK/ENTER button locks the CHANNEL UP, CHANNEL DOWN, and MODE buttons to prevent accidental operation.

To Use the Lock Function:

Press and hold the LOCK/ENTER button for two (2) seconds to turn the Lock ON or OFF.

A double beep sound is used to confirm your Lock ON or OFF request. When the radio is in LOCK MODE, the Lock icon will be displayed.

Lock/Enter Button

Lock Icon

microTALK® Range

Your microTALK® radio has a range of up to

12 kilometres (7.5 miles). Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

In flat, open country, your radio will operate at maximum range.

Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can reduce the range.

Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the signal.

Remember, you can achieve maximum range by using Maximum Range Extender. See above for details.

Maximum Range

Reduced Range

Reduced Range

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