Cobra Electronics microTALK 600 User Manual

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1. Antenna

2. External Speaker/ Microphone/Charge Jack

3. Mode/Power Button

4. Lock Button

5. Channel Select Buttons

6. Speaker/Microphone

7. Light/Max Range Button

8. Volume Control Buttons

9. Talk Button

10. CallButton

11. BeltClip

12. Battery Compartment

13. LockTab

Printed inChina Part No. 480-329-P Version A

PR OD UC T FEATURES

Features

• Two-Way Radio with up to a5 km (3 mile) range

• 8 Channels*

• 38 CTCSS Privacy Codes

• 83 DCS Privacy Codes

• Backlit LCD Display

• Battery Saver Circuitry

• Maximum Range Extender

• Call Alert (5 selectable tones)

• Scan (Channel, Privacy Codes)

• Vox Mode for Hands-Free Operation

• Auto Squelch

• Selectable On/Off "Roger Beep" Confirmation Tone

• Key Lock

• External Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack

• Belt Clip

*You are not allowed to use channels1 and 2in France.

This situationcan change; please contact the French radio licensing authority formore information.

1. Scan Icon

2. Roger Beep Icon

3. DCS Icon

4. Lock Icon

5. VOX Icon

6. CTCSS Icon

7. Battery Low Icon

8. Privacy Code Numbers

9. Power Saver Icon

10. Main Channel Number

11. Receive/Transmit Icon

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.

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Charger and Rechargeable Batteries

To Insert Batteries in Radio:

1. Remove belt clipby releasing belt clip latch and slidingclip up.

2. Push up onlock tab to remove battery cover.

3. Insert batteries accordingto polarity markings.

NOTE: Estimated operationtime on full charge: 12 hours.

These rechargeable batteries mustbe recycled ordisposed of properlyin compliance with all applicable laws. They mustnot be thrown in the rubbish bin. Some countries and localauthorities require recycling and have established collection programs. Pleasecontact your local waste disposal authority for instructions.

WARNING: Do not putbatteries into fire orexpose to high heat.They may explode.

Wall Charger

Insert Connector

For Charging Cobra’s microTALK

1. Check to seethat the batteries have been inserted properly. See above forbattery installationinstructions.

2. Insert round connectorof wall charger into the charge jack located atthe top ofthe radio. Thewall charger hastwo (2) round connectors which enablesyou tocharge either one (1) or two (2) radios ata time.

3. Plug the wallcharger into electrical outlet.

It is notrecommended torechargebatteries more than 24hours. Estimated operation timeon a full charge is 12hours. Use only the suppliedrechargeable batteries andwall charger forrecharging your CobramicroTALK alkalinebatteries can alsobe used.

Radio(s):

Lock TabRemove Belt Clip Insert Batteries

radio. Non-rechargeable

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Radio Power

To Turn Your Radio On:

– Press and holdthe MODE/POWERbutton until you hear a series of audible tonesindicating that the radio is On.

radio is now inLISTENING MODE,ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always inLISTENING MODE,

Your microTALK except when the TALK, CALL or MODE/POWERbuttons are pressed.

To Turn Your Radio Off:

– Press and holdthe MODE/POWERbutton for two (2) seconds.

Battery Low Indicator

When batterypower islow, theBATTERY LOWindicator will blink, indicatingthat batteries should be rechargedor replaced.

WARNING: Only the suppliedNiMH batteries can berecharged.

Battery/Power Saver

If there areno transmissions within 10seconds, the unit will automatically switchto Battery Save mode andPOWERSAVER will appear in the display. Thiswillnot affect the unit’s ability toreceive incoming transmissions.

Mode/Power Button

Battery Low Icon

Power Saver Icon

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Communicating with Another Person

1. Press and holdthe TALK button.

2. With the microphoneabout 5 cm(2 inches) fromyour mouth, speakin a normal voice.

3. Release the buttonwhen you have finished talking and listen for aresponse. You cannot receive incomingcalls while pressing the TALK button.

NOTE: Both radiosmust be tuned to the same channel andprivacy code to communicate.

Listening for a Response

– Release the TALK button to receiveincoming transmissions. Your microTALK®is always in LISTENINGMODE whilethe

TALK or CALLbuttons are notpressed.

Volume Buttons Volume Level

Call Button

– Press and releasethe CALLbutton. The other person willhear atwo (2) second ringing tone. Youcannot send or receive transmissions during the two (2)

second call tone.

NOTE: Both radiosmust be tuned tothe same channel andprivacy code to communicate.

Channel Buttons Channels

To Adjust Volume

– Press the VOLUME UPor the VOLUMEDOWN buttons. A dual beep soundis usedto indicate that you have reached the minimum (1)or maximum (8)

volume level.

To Select a Channel

– With theradio on, select anyof the eight(8) channels bypushing the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL

DOWN button.

You can press andhold the CHANNELUP or CHANNELDOWN button forfast advance.

Talk Button

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5 cm (2Inches) From Mouth

Listening

Call Button

NOTE: Both radiosmust be tuned tothe same channel andprivacy code (see “CTCSSPrivacy Codes” or “DCSPrivacy Codes”) to communicate.

Lock Function

The LOCK button locksthe CHANNELUP, CHANNEL DOWN and MODE/POWERbuttons to prevent accidental operation.

To Use the Lock Function:

– Press and holdthe LOCKbutton for two (2) seconds to turn theLock On or Off. A double beep soundis usedto confirm your Lock On or Off request.When the radio is in Lock Mode,

the Lock icon willbe displayed.

Lock Button Lock Icon

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