Cobra Electronics MT 525 User Manual

Two-Way Radio Model MT 525

ENGLISH

Antenna

CALL Button

POWER Button

TALK Button

LIGHT/MAX
RANGE Button

CHANNEL SELECT
Buttons

Speaker/Microphone

External Speaker/
Microphone Jack

This equiment is intended for use in:

AT •
BE •
CY •
CZ •
DE •
DK •

• Countries of use

MODE/LOCK Button

EE •
ES •
FI •
FR •
GB •
GR •

Battery
Compartment

Lock Tab

Wrist Strap
Connection Location

HU •

IE •
IS •
IT •
LT •

LV •

LI •

LU •
MT •
NL •
NO •
PL •

Charge Jack

VOLUME CONTROL
Buttons

Belt Clip

PT •
SE •
CH •
SI •
SK •
TR •

PRODUCT FEATURES

Features

• Two-Way Radio

with up to a 3 km (2 mile) range
8 Channels*

•

38 CTCSS Privacy Codes

•

• Backlit LCD Display
Battery Saver Circuitry

•
Maximum Range Extender

•

Call Alert

•

• Auto Squelch

• Selectable On/Off "Roger Beep" Confirmation Tone

Key Lock

•

• 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.

Main Channel Number

Power Saver Icon Battery Low Icon Roger Beep Icon

CTCSS Privacy
Code Numbers

Receive/Transmit Icon

English

Lock Icon

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.

OPERATION

Battery Installation

Remove Belt Clip Insert Batteries

Lock Tab

English

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 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 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.

Charging BatteriesCharge Tab

WARNING: Only the NiMH battery pack FA-BP can be recharged.
NOTE: See “Optional Accessories” for accessory availability and ordering instructions.

Radio Power

Power Button

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
always in LISTENING MODE, except when the TALK, CALL or MODE/LOCK buttons are pressed.

radio is now in LISTENING MODE, ready to receive transmissions. The radio is

To Turn Your Radio Off:

1. Press and hold the POWER button.