Cobra Microtalk Series, Microtalk PMR 100 How To Use Manual
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How to Use Your Cobra
M i c ro Ta l k 2 - Way Radio
Contents
Section A - English:
Features.....................................................................................1
The PMR Story........................................................................A1
Included Accessories
Controls & Indicators..........................................................A2
Our Thanks toYou................................................................A3
Operating your MicroTalk
Battery Installation............................................................2
Turning On............................................................................4
Auto Squelch.......................................................................4
Maximum Range Extender.............................................4
Select Channel....................................................................5
Auto Battery Save ..............................................................5
Calling Another Party.......................................................6
Talking To Another Party.................................................7
Talk Confirmation Tone....................................................8
Listening For Another Party...........................................8
MicroTalk Range................................................................9
Making Life Easier And Safer..............................................10
External Microphone/Speaker Jack.................................12
Caring for Your MicroTalk ................................................13
MicroTalk Specifications..................................................14
Accessories..............................................................................16
Features of This Product
• UHF FM Frequencies
• No Air-time Fees
• Up to 3 km (2-mile) Ra n g e
• 2 Us e r- s e l e ctable Ch a n n e l s
• Talk Confirmation To n e
• Ca l l / Ring Bu t to n
• Recharging Pads
• Retractable Antenna
• Battery Saver Circuity
• Auto Squelch
• Wrist Strap/Belt Clip
De u t s c h . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abschnitt B
Es p a ñ o l. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sección C
Fra n ç a i s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Se ction D
It a l i a n o. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sezione E
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Operation
Battery
Installation
Note
Batteries not included with
MicroTalk 2-way radio.
Install Batteries
1
Clear antenna.
A.
B.
2
Removebelt clip by (A.) pulling tab out and
(B.) sliding belt clip up and off unit.
3 4
Pull lock tab down
and lift door up
(towards you) to
remove battery
cover.
Insert four “AAA”
batteries.Position
batteries according
to po l a ri ty marki n g s.
Operation
Note
Always use high-quality
alkaline or NiMH batteries.
Incorrect positioning can
damage both the batteries
and the unit.
Only the Cobra NiMH
battery pack (Part no.
PMR-BP) can be
recharged via the desktop charger (Part no.
PMR-CH).
See Accessories on page 16.
Charge ports for recharging
NiMH (Nickel Metal
Hydride) battery pack are
located on back of unit.
Note
When batteries are low or
need charging the
BATT LOW indicator will
blink red. Replace alkaline
batteries or recharge NiMH
battery pack.
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Operation
Turning
On Your
MicroTalk
Note
Whenever the unit is on you
can re ce i ve co m m u n i ca t i o n s.
Auto Squelch
Maximum
Range
Extender
Note
To learn more about the
range of your MicroTalk,
see page 9.
Range is dependent on
battery condition and
geographic territory.
Turning On Your MicroTalk
Rotate ON - OFF Volume Control clockwise.
An audible “tone”will indicate the unit is on and
the TX/RX indicator on the front of the unit
will illuminate green.
Auto Squelch
Your MicroTalk is equipped with Auto Squelch,
which automatically shuts off weak transmissions
and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or
if you have reached your range limit.
Maximum Range Extender
Auto squelch can be temporarily removed
to allow all signals to enter by pressing the
M button (Maximum Range Extender).
1
Push and hold
the M/RANGE
EXTENDER button
to allow all signals
to ente r.
Select Channel
1
Turn on the MicroTalk 2-Way Radio.
2
Select channel by moving the channel button
up or down.Select either Channel A or B for
optimum clarity.
Auto Battery Save
Your MicroTalk has a unique circuit designed to
extend battery life. If there are no transmissions
within 10 seconds,the unit will automatically
switch to battery save mode.
Operation
Select
Channel
Note
Units must be on same
channel to communicate.
Choose Channel A or B.
Note
You can also communicate
with other 2-way radios
(some have as many as
eight channels).
Channel A =Channel 3 on
other units
Fre q u e n cy is 446.03125 MHz
Channel B =Channel 5 on
other units
Fre q u e n cy is 446.05625 MHz
Auto Battery
Save
Note
The Auto Battery Save
Circuit does not effect the
unit’s ability to receive
incoming transmissions.
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Operation
Calling
Another
Party
Note
Units must be on same
channel to communicate.
Choose Channel A or B.
Note
You can also communicate
with other 2-way PMR
radios (some have as many
as eight channels).
Channel A =Channel 3 on
other units
Frequency is 446.03125 MHz
Channel B =Channel 5 on
other units
Frequency is 446.05625 MHz
Calling Another Party
To alert another party that you wish to
communicate:
1
Turn onyour MicroTalk 2-way radio.
An audible “tone” will indicate the unit is on
and the TX/RX indicator on the front of the
unit will illuminate green.
4
Push and release CALL button.The unit you are
calling will hear a two second ring/tone.
Talking To Another Party
To send your outgoing message:
1 2
Push and hold
PTT button.
The TX / RX indicato r
will illuminate red.
Operation
Note
Your incoming “Call”signal
level is dependent on your
unit volume s e t t i n g.
Talking To
Another Party
Note
While PTT button is
depressed you cannot
receive incoming calls.
2 3
Placeantenna in full
upright position.
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Select Channel A or
Channel B by mov i n g
the CHANNEL butto n
up or down.
3 4
Hold mic about
2 inches from
mouth. Speak in
a normal voice.
Release PTT
button and listen
for response.
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