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Cobra Electronics MT 800 manual

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  • Page 1

    Product Features • T wo-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 T ransmissions • Baby Monitor Function • Call Alert (10 Selectable T ones) • Scan (Channel, Privacy[...]

  • Page 2

    NOTE: Estim ated operation time on full charge: 1 2 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 l ocal waste d ispos[...]

  • Page 3

    OPERA TION Listening for a Response R elease the T ALK button to r eceive incoming transmissions. Y our microTALK ® is always in LISTENING MODE except when t he T ALK, CALL or MODE b uttons are pressed. T o Adjust V olume Press the VOLUME UP or the VOLUME DOWN buttons. A double beep sound is used to indicate that you have reached the minimum (1) o[...]

  • Page 4

    OPERA TION and MODE FUNCTIONS Externa l Speaker/ Microphone/ Charge J ack Y our microTALK ® radio can be fitted with an external s peaker/microphone, freeing y our hands for other tasks. T o Attach the External Speaker/Microphone or C harger: 1. Op en the cha rge tab on top of the ra dio. 2. In sert the plu g into the jac k. Earbud Mi crophone 1. [...]

  • Page 5

    MODE FUNCTIONS OPERA TION 3. When your desired privacy code is displayed, c hoose one of the following: a . Press the MODE button to enter the new s etting and proceed to other functions. b . Press the LOCK button to enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE. c . Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to e nter the new setting and return [...]

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    MODE FUNCTIONS OPERA TION c. Press the LOCK button to return to L ISTENING MODE on either the channel or c hannel/privacy code that was displayed b efore you entered Mode Functions or the channel on which, during scanning, you last transmitted or received. CTCSS P rivacy Code Scan Y our microTALK ® radio can automatic ally scan the CTCSS privacy c[...]

  • Page 7

    MODE FUNCTIONS OPERA TION During Scanning (While Receiving an I ncoming T ransmission), You Can Choose f rom the Following: a . Press and hold the TALK button to communicate on that channel/privacy code. Y our radio will remain on that c hannel/privacy code and return to L ISTENING MODE. b . Press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to resume sca[...]

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    MODE FUNCTIONS OPERA TION T o T urn Dual Watch On: N OTE: Dual W atch Location 2 must be p rogrammed to turn Dual Watch on. 1 . Set the first Dual Watch Location (channel/privacy code) you wish to monitor ( see “Channels,” “CTCSS P rivacy Codes” and “DCS P rivacy Codes” sections for further details). 2 . Press the MODE button until the [...]

  • Page 9

    Not pressing any buttons for 15 seconds w ill enter the Baby Monitor Mode setting a s Off and return the radio to LISTENING M ODE. NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate. T o T erminate Baby Monitor Mode: Choose one of the following: a . Press the TALK button and return to L ISTENING MODE. b. Press the L[...]

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    English D.O.C., W ARRANTY & CUSTOMER SERVICE Keystroke T ones W ith Keystroke T ones turned On, your radio will s ound beeps each time you press a button or change a setting. T o T urn Keystroke T ones On or Off: When you turn On your microTALK ® radio for the f irst time, Keystroke T ones will be On. 1 . Press the MODE button until the Keystr[...]