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Two-Way Radio Model MT 725
Antenna
CALL Button
POWER Button
TALK Button
LIGHT/MAX RANGE
Button
Speaker/
Microphone
Product Features
• Two-Way Radio
with up to a 3 km (2 mile) range
•
8 Channels*
•
38 CTCSS Privacy Codes
• Backlit LCD Display
•
Water Resistant
• Battery Saver Circuitry
•
Maximum Range Extender
•
VOX Mode for Hands-Free Transmissions
•
VibrAlert®Silent Paging
•
Baby Monitor Function
•
Intercom Capability
•
Call Alert (5 Selectable Tones)
•
Scan (Channel, Privacy Code)
•
Dual Watch Programmable 2-Location Scan
•
Key Lock
• Auto Squelch
• Selectable On/Off "Roger Beep"
Confirmation Tone
• Selectable On/Off
• External Speaker/Microphone Jack
•
Belt Clip
• Wrist Strap
*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.
Keystroke Tone
External Speaker/
Microphone Jack
Main Channel Number
Lock
Scan
Roger Beep
Power Saver
LOCK Button
CTCSS Privacy
Code Numbers
Battery Level Indicator
MODE Button
CHANNEL SELECT
Buttons
Keystroke Tone
Charge/Intercom Jack
VOLUME CONTROL
Buttons
Receive/Transmit
Dual Watch
VOX
Belt Clip
Baby Monitor
VibrAlert
Call Alert
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This equiment is intended for use in:
AT •
BE •
CY •
CZ •
DE •
DK •
• Countries of use
EE •
ES •
FI •
FR •
GB •
GR •
HU •
IE •
IS •
IT •
LT •
LV •
LI •
LU •
MT •
NL •
NO •
PL •
PT •
SE •
CH •
SI •
SK •
TR •
Battery Compartment
Lock Tab
Wrist Strap Connection
Location
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.
Battery Installation
To Install or Replace Batteries:
1. Remove belt clip by
releasing belt clip latch and
sliding clip Up.
2. Pull down on the BATTERY
DOOR LOCK TAB to remove
the battery compartment
cover.
3. Insert four (4) AAA
batteries. (Always use high-
quality alkaline or recharageable batteries.)
Position batteries according
to polarity markings.
4. Replace Battery
Compartment cover and belt
clip.
NOTE: See “Optional Accessories” for accessory
availability and ordering instructions.
Battery Charging
When the optional NiMH
battery pack (part No. FA-BP)
is used, the batteries can be
charged using the optional
rapid wall mount charger (part
No. PA-CW). Simply place the
battery pack in the battery
compartment, open the
CHARGE/INTERCOM tab on the
side of the unit and insert the plug into the charge
jack to start charging. The batteries should be fully
charged in about three (3) hours.
WARNING: Only the NiMH battery pack FA-BP can
be recharged.
NOTE: See “Optional Accessories” for accessory
availability and ordering instructions.
Remove Belt Clip
Lock Tab
Insert Batteries
Charge/Intercom
Tab
Charging Batteries
Radio Power
To Turn Your Radio On:
1. Press and hold the POWER
button until you hear a
series of audible tones
indicating that 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:
1. Press and hold the POWER button.
Power Button
Battery Low Indicator
Battery power is indicated by
the segments appearing at the
bottom of the display. As
battery power decreases, fewer
segments will be visible. When
the last segment begins to flash, the batteries
should be replaced or recharged.
WARNING: Only the NiMH battery pack FA-BP can
be recharged.
Battery Low
Battery/Power Saver
If there are no transmissions
within ten (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.
Power Saver
Communicating with
Another Person
To Talk To Another Person:
1. 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 pressing the TALK button.
NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same
channel and privacy code to communicate.
Talk Button
5 cm (2 Inches)
From Mouth
OPERATION
English
Listening for a Response
When You Have Finished Talking:
1. 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.
Volume
Volume Buttons
To Adjust the Volume:
1. Press the VOLUME UP or
the VOLUME DOWN
buttons.
A triple beep sound is used to
Volume Level
indicate that you have reached
the minimum (1) or maximum
(8) volume level.
Call Button
To Alert Another Person That You Are
Calling:
1. 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
To Select a Channel:
1. 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”) to
communicate.
Channel Buttons
Channels
Lock Function
The LOCK button locks the CHANNEL UP, CHANNEL
DOWN, MODE and POWER buttons to prevent
accidental operation.
To Use the Lock Function:
1. Press and hold the LOCK
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 Button
Lock Icon
Display Illumination
To Illuminate Your Display:
1. Press and release the
LIGHT/MAX RANGE button
Light/Max Range
Button
to illuminate the display for
ten (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:
1. Press the LIGHT/MAX
RANGE button for less than
Light/Max Range
Button
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:
1. 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:
1. Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button or change channels.
microTALK®Range
Your microTALK®radio has a range of up to three
(3) kilometres (2 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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