Cobra MICROTALK MT 975 User Manual

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 Memor

• Backlit LCD Display

•

Battery Saver Circuitry

•

Battery Level Meter

• Maximum Range Extender

•

VOX Mode for Hands-Fr

ee Transmissions

•

Intercom Capable

• Baby Monitor Function

•

ibrAler

Silent Paging

•

Call Alert 10 Selectable Tones

•

Scan Channels, Privacy Codes, Memor

•

Dual Watch Programmable 2-Location Scan

•

Key Lock

• Auto Squelch

• Selectable ON/OFF "Roger Beep" Confirmation Tone

• Selectable ON/OFF

Keystroke Tone

• Combination Speaker/MicrophoneJack

• Belt Clip

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e not allowed to use channels 1 and 2 in France.

This situation can change; please contact the Fr

ench radio

licensing authority for more information.

ENGLISH

Two-Way Radio Model MT 975

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

1. Antenna

2. External Speaker/ Microphone Jack

3. ON/OFF Volume Knob

4. Mode Button

5. Channel Up/Down Buttons

6. Speaker/Microphone

7. Intercom Jack

8. Light/Max Range Button

9. Talk Button

10. Call Button

11. Lock/Enter Button

12. Belt Clip

13. Battery Compartment

14. Lock Tab

Call Alert and VibrAlert Icon

2. Lock Icon

3. Keystroke Tone Icon

4. DCS Icon

5. Roger Beep Icon

CTCSS Icon

7. Memory Channel Icon

8. Memory Location Number

9. Battery Level Meter

10. Privacy Code Numbers

11.

Dual W

atch 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

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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 thr

own 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 installation instructions.

2. Insert radio(s) into rapid

desktop charger as shown.

Inser

t r

ound connector of adapter into

jack on back of char

ger.

Plug adapter into electrical outlet. The wall char

ger 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.

OPERATION

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 r

egulations. Contact your radio licensing authority

or more information.

Caring for Your Radio

Your microTALK®radio will give you years of t

rouble-free service if cared for properly. Here are

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

batter

y cover (on back of

radio).

3. Insert batteries according

to polarity markings.

4. Replace the battery compart-

ment cover and belt clip.

English

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 Battery Level Meter will show a blinking Battery icon containing only one bar to indicate that the batteries should be recharged or replaced.

NOTE: Only the supplied NiMH batteries can

be recharged.

Battery/Power Saver

If there are no transmissions 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

Press and hold the TALK button.

2. With the microphone about

5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, speak in a normal voice.

3. Release the button when

you have finished talking and listen for a response.

You cannot receive incoming calls while pr

essing the TALK

button.

NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same

channel and privacy code to communicate.

emove Belt Clip

N/OFF Volume

Knob

Lock Tab

Insert Batteries

5 cm (2 Inches) From Mouth

Talk Button

Low Battery

Power Saver

Printed in China Part No. 480 440 P Version A

Insert Radio(s)

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OPERATION

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 b

uttons are pressed.

To Adjust Volume

Rotate the ON/OFF Volume k

nob clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to reduce it.

Call Button

Press and release the CALL 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.

English

To Illuminate Display

Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE 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 r

ange 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:

– Pr

ess and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button

or change channels.

Channels

With the radio ON, select any of the 8 channels by pushing the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button.

You can press and hold the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL 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 confir

m your Lock ON or OFF request. When the radio is in LOCK MODE, the Lock icon will be displayed.

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.

Light/Max Range Button

Call Button

Lock/Enter Button

Channel Buttons

Channels

Lock Icon

Maximum Range

Reduced Range

istening

N/OFF Volume

Knob

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