Cobra MT 975T QUICK START GUIDE

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Product Features

• Two-WayRadio

with up to a 12 km (7.5mile) range

• 8 Channels*

• 38 CTCSSPrivacy Codes

• 83 DCSPrivacy Codes

• 10 ChannelMemory

• Backlit LCD Display

• Battery SaverCircuitry

• Battery LevelMeter

• Maximum RangeExtender

• VOXMode for Hands-Free Transmissions

• IntercomCapable

• BabyMonitor Function

• VibrAlert

Silent Paging

• Call Alert10 Selectable Tones

• Scan Channels,Privacy Codes, Memory

• DualWatch Programmable 2-LocationScan

• KeyLock

• AutoS quelch

• Selectable ON/OFF"Roger Beep" ConfirmationTone

• Selectable ON/OFFKeystroke Tone

• CombinationSpeaker/MicrophoneJack

• Belt Clip

*Youare not allowedto usechannels 1 and2 in France.

This situationcan change;please contact theFrench radio licensing authorityfor moreinformation.

1. Antenna

2. ExternalSpeaker/ Microphone Jack

3. ON/OFFVolume Knob

4. ModeButton

5. ChannelUp/Down Buttons

6. Speaker/Microphone

7. Intercom Jack

8. Light/MaxRange Button

9. Talk Button

10. Call Button

11. Lock/Enter Button

12. Belt Clip

13. Battery Compartment

14. Lock Tab

1. CallAlert and VibrAlert Icon

2. LockIcon

3. Keystroke Tone Icon

4. DCSIcon

5. RogerBeep Icon

6. CTCSS Icon

7. MemoryChannel Icon

8. MemoryLocation Number

9. BatteryLevel Meter

10. Privacy Code Numbers

11. Dual WatchIcon

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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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 beltclip latchand sliding clipup.

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 compart-

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ment cover and belt clip.

Remove Belt Clip

Lock Tab

Insert Batteries

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Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and rapid desktop charger for recharging your

radio. Non-rechargeable alkaline

microTALK 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:

ON/OFF Volume Knob

– 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.

Low Battery

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

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.

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.

Radio(s):

Insert Radio(s)

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.

Power Saver

Communicating with 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

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Listening for a Response

Release the TALK button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK LISTENING MODE except when

is always in

the TALK, CALL or MODE buttons are pressed.

Listening

To Adjust Volume

Rotate the ON/OFF Volume knob clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to reduce it.

ON/OFFVolume Knob

Call Button

Press and release the CALL button.

The other person will hear a two (2) second ringing tone. Youcannot receive transmissions while sending a call.

NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same

channel and privacy code to communicate.

Call Button

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To Illuminate Display

Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.

Light/Max Range Button

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 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.

Channel Buttons

Channels

Lock Function

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

To Use the Lock Function:

– Pressand hold theLOCK/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

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