Cobra Electronics microTALK MT 800 - Manual (Page 3)

OPERATION
Listening for a Response
Release the TALK button to
receive incoming transmissions.
Your microTALK
® is always in
LISTENING MODE except when
the TALK, CALL or MODE
buttons 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
Press and release the
LIGHT/MAX RANGE button to
illuminate the display for 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 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
Volume Level
Volume Buttons
Light/Max Range
Button
Maximum Range
Reduced Range
Reduced Range
Listening