Cobra Electronics MT 750 User Manual

ENGLISH

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This equipment is intended for use in:

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Antenna

OLUME CONTROL

Buttons

TALK Button

Two-Way Radio Model MT 750

ombination

C Speaker/Microphone/

harging Jack

POWER Button

OCK Button

CHANNEL CONTROL

uttons

LIGHT/MAX RANGE

utton

Call Button

Speaker/

Microphone

Product Features

• Two-Way Radio

with up to a 5 km (3 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 Baby Monitor Function

• Call Alert (5 Selectable T

•

Scan (Channel, Privacy Code) Dual W

•

Key Lock

•

• Auto Squelch

• Selectable On/Off "Roger Beep" Confirmation Tone

• Selectable On/Off

• Combination Speaker/Microphone/Charging Jack

• Belt Clip

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.

ones)

atch

Programmable 2-Location Scan

Keystroke Tone

Main Channel

Roger Beep

Receive/

ransmit

Number

Lock

Power Saver

Connection Location

Wrist Strap

Keystroke T

MODE Button

Charger

one

Battery Low Indicator

Belt Clip

Scan

atch

Dual W VOX

Baby Monitor

CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers

Printed in Philippines Part No. 480-263-P Version A

Battery Compartment

Lock Tab

OPERATION

Product Information

his microTALK

adio 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 l

aws 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.

Desktop Charger and Rechargeable Batteries

To Insert Batteries in Radio:

1. Remove belt clip by

releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.

2. Pull down on lock tab to

remove battery cover (on back of radio).

Remove Belt Clip

Lock Tab

English

Each port can charge one radio. Uses 230 volt a

daptor. Use only Cobra NiMH batteries, model

GA-3ANH with charger model PA-CD3. C

obra recommends your radio is turned Off while

being charged.

Radio Power

To Turn Your Radio On:

–

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:

– Press and hold the POWER button.

Power Button

Battery Low Indicator

When battery power is low, the BATTERY LOW indicator will blink, indicating that batteries should be recharged or replaced.

WARNING: Only the supplied NiMH batteries

can be recharged.

Battery Low

3. Insert GA-3ANH batteries

Insert Batteries

according to polarity markings.

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 Cobra’s microTALK

Radio(s):

1. Insert radio(s) into the charger as shown.

Insert Radio(s)

2. Insert round connector of 230 volt adaptor into jack on back of charger.

3. Plug 230 volt adaptor into mains socket.

If charging light is not On, check position of radio. Radio should be upright.

The charge indicator light will stay On as long as the radio is in the charging well, even after the batteries are fully charged.

It normally takes about 15 hours to fully recharge batteries. Batteries will not be damaged if they stay in the charging well longer than that.

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 T

NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same

channel and privacy code to communicate.

ALK button.

Talk Button

5 cm (2 Inches) From Mouth

OPERATION

English

Listening for a Response

hen You Have Finished Talking:

– Release the TALK button

o receive incoming

transmissions. Your

is always in

microTALK

Listening

LISTENING MODE except when the TALK, CALL or MODE b

uttons are pressed.

Volume

To Adjust the Volume:

Volume Buttons

– Press the VOLUME UP or

the VOLUME DOWN buttons.

A triple beep sound is used to

olume Level

indicate that you have reached the minimum (1) or maximum (8) volume level.

Call Button

To Alert Another Person That You Are Calling:

– 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:

– 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:

– 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

o Illuminate Your Display:

– Press and release the

IGHT/MAX RANGE button

ight/Max Range

L 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:

– Press the LIGHT/MAX

RANGE button for less than

Light/Max Range

utton

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.

microTALK®Range

Your microTALK®radio has a range of up to five (5) kilometres (3 miles). Your range will vary depending on terrain and conditions.

In flat, open countr 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.

y your

Maximum Range

Reduced Range

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