MicroTalk MT 800 Operation Manual

Product Features

• Two-Way Radio
with up to a 5 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

*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.

ENGLISH

Two-Way Radio Model MT 800

Printed in China Part No. 480-332-P Version A

1

C

HRG

1. Antenna
2

. External Speaker/

Microphone/Charge Jack

3. Mode/Power Button
4

. Lock Button

5. Channel Control Buttons

6. Speaker/Microphone
7

. Light/Max Range Button

8. Volume Control Buttons

9. Talk Button
1

0. Call Button

11. Belt Clip

12. Battery Compartment
1

3. Lock Tab

8

2

4

5

9

7

10

6

3

11

12

13

13

12

11

10

9

7

5

14

1

2

3

1. Dual Watch Icon

2. Scan Icon

3. Roger Beep Icon

4. DCS Icon

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

6

4

8

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

®

Radio(s):

1. Check to see that the batteries have been

inserted properly. See
above for battery
installation instructions.

2. Insert round connector of

wall charger into the
charge jack located at the
top of the radio. The wall
charger has two (2) round
connectors which enables
you to charge either one
or two (2) radios at a time.

3. Plug the wall charger into electrical outlet.
It isnot recommended to rechargebatteries more
than24 hours.Estimated operation time on a full
charge is 12 hours.
Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and
wall charger for recharging your microTALK

®

radio.Non-rechargeable alkaline batteriescan also
be used.

OPERATION

Product Information

T

his microTALK

®

r

adio has been manufactured to

m

eet all required standards for radio equipment
using PMR 446 frequencies as authorized. The
u

se of this two-way radio product involves the

p

ublic 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.

Charger and Rechargeable
Batteries

To Insert 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 batteriesaccording to

polarity markings.

English

Each port can charge one radio. Uses 230-volt
a

daptor.

C

obra recommends your radio is turned Off while

being charged.

Radio Power

To Turn Your Radio On:

Press and hold the
M

ODE/POWER button until

y

ou 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.

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/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.

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.

R

emove Belt Clip

M

ode/Power Button

Lock Tab

Insert Batteries

5 cm (2 Inches)
From Mouth

Talk Button

Battery Low

Power Saver

Wall Charger

Insert Connector

OPERATION

Listening for a
Response

Release the TALK button to
r

eceive incoming transmissions.

Y

our microTALK

®

i

s always in
LISTENING MODE except when
the TALK, CALL or MODE
b

uttons are pressed.

To Adjust Volume

Press the VOLUME UP or the
VOLUME DOWN buttons.

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

Call Button

Press and release the CALL
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.

English

To Illuminate Display

P

ress and release the

L

IGHT/MAX RANGE button to
illuminate the display for 10
s

econds.

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).

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.

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.

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 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.

Light/Max Range
Button

Call Button

Lock Button

Channel Buttons

Channels

Lock Icon

V

olume Level

Volume Buttons

Light/Max Range
Button

Maximum Range

Reduced Range

Reduced Range

Listening