Cobra Electronics MT 850 User Manual

Two-Way Radio Model MT 850

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Product 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

• VOX Mode for Hands-Free Transmissions

• Baby Monitor Function

• Call Alert (10 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 Keystroke Tone

• Combination Speaker/Microphone/Charging Jack

• Belt Clip

• Rapid Charger and Rechargeable Batteries

*You are not allowed to use channels 1 and2 in France.

This situation can change; please contact the French radio licensing authority for more information.

1. Dual Watch Icon

2. Scan Icon

3. Roger Beep Icon

4. DCSIcon

5. Keystroke Tone Icon

6. Lock Icon

7. VOX Icon

8. CTCSS Icon

9. Baby Monitor Icon

10. Battery Low Icon

11. Privacy Code Numbers

12. Power Saver Icon

13. Main Channel Number

14. Receive/Transmit Icon

1. Antenna . External Speaker/

Microphone/Charge Jack

3. Mode/Power Button . Lock Button

5. Channel Control Buttons

6. Speaker/Microphone . Light/Max Range Button

8. Volume Control Buttons

9. Talk Button

0. CallButton

11. Belt Clip

12. Battery Compartment

3. Lock Tab

Printed in China Part No.480-331-P Version A

OP E RATION

Product Information

This microTALK®radio has been manufactured to

eet all required standards for radio equipment

sing PMR 446 frequencies as authorized. The

u use of this two-way radio product involves the public airways and itsuse may be subject tolocal

aws or regulations. Contact your radio licensing

uthority for more information.

Caring for Your Radio

Your microTALK®radio will give you years of trouble-free service if caredfor 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 Charger and Rechargeable Batteries

ToInsert Batteries in Radio:

1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.

2. Pull up on lock tab to remove battery cover (on back of radio).

3. Insert batteriesaccordingto polaritymarkings.

emove Belt Clip

Lock Tab

English

Each port can charge one radio. Uses 230-volt

daptor.

obra recommends your radio is turned Off while

C being charged.

Radio Power

To Turn Your Radio On:

Press and hold the

ODE/POWER button until

ou hear a series of audible

y 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.

ode/Power Button

Battery Low Indicator

When battery power islow, 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

NOTE: Estimated operation time

Insert Batteries

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 wastedisposal authority for instructions.

WARNING: Do not put batteries into fire or expose

to high heat. They may explode.

For ChargingmicroTALK

Radio(s):

1. Check tosee that the batteries havebeen inserted properly.See above for battery installation instructions.

Rapid Wall Charger

2. Insert round connector of wall charger into the charge jack located at the top of the radio. The wall

Insert Connector

charger has two (2) round connectors which enables you to charge either one or two (2) radios at a time.

3. Plug thewall charger into electrical outlet.It normally takes about 3 hours to fully recharge batteries.

It isnot recommendedto recharge batteriesmore than 24 hours. Estimated operation time on a full charge is 12hours. Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and wall charger for recharging your microTALK Non-rechargeablealkalinebatteries can alsobe used.

radio.

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 notaffect 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

OP E RATION

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Listening for a Response

Release the TALK button to

eceive incoming transmissions.

our microTALK

s always in

i LISTENING MODE except when the TALK, CALL or MODE

uttons are pressed.

Listening

To Adjust Volume

ress the VOLUME UP or the

P VOLUME DOWN buttons.

Volume Buttons

A double beep sound is used to indicate that you have reached the minimum (1) or maximum (8) volume level.

olume Level

Call Button

Press and release the CALL button.

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

NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same

channel and privacy code to communicate.

Call Button

Channels

With the radio ON, select any of the 8 channels by pushing the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button.

You canpress 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 button locks the CHANNEL UP, CHANNEL DOWN, and MODE/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

To Illuminate Display

Press and release the

IGHT/MAX RANGE button to

lluminate the display for 10

i seconds.

Light/Max Range Button

Auto Squelch/ Maximum Range Extender

Y 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

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

To Turn Maximum Range Extender Off:

– Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE

our microTALK

than five (5) seconds.

adio is equipped with Auto

Light/Max Range Button

for at least five (5) seconds until you hear two (2) beeps, indicating that the Maximum Range Extender is On.

button or change channels.

microTALK®Range

Your microTALK®radio has a range of up to 5 kilometres (3 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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