Cobra Electronics MT 525 manual

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    This equiment is intended for use in: • Countries of use PT • SE • CH • SI • SK • TR • LI • LU • MT • NL • NO • PL • HU • IE • IS • IT • LT • LV • EE • ES • FI • FR • GB • GR • AT • BE • CY • CZ • DE • DK • ENGLISH POWER Button VOLUME CONTROL Buttons MODE/LOCK Button CHANNEL SELECT Butto[...]

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    PRODUCT FEA TURES English Features • T wo-Way Radio with up to a 3 km (2 mile) range • 8 Channels * • 38 CTCSS Privacy Codes • Backlit LCD Display • Battery Saver Circuitry • Maximum Range Extender • Call Alert • Auto Squelch • Selectable On/Off "Roger Beep" Confirmation T one • Key Lock • External Speaker/Microphone[...]

  • Page 3

    Battery Installation T o Install or Replace Batteries: 1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip Up. 2. Pull down on the BA TTERY DOOR LOCK T AB to remove the battery compartment cover. 3. Insert four (4) AAA batteries. (Always use high-quality alkaline batteries.) Position batteries according to polarity markings. 4. Replac[...]

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    Battery Low Indicator When battery power is low, the BA TTERY LOW indicator will blink, indicating that batteries should be replaced or recharged. WARNING: Only the NiMH battery pack F A-BP can be recharged. Battery/Power Saver If there are no transmissions within ten (10) seconds, the unit will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and POWER S[...]

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    Mode Functions Press and release the MODE/LOCK button to scroll through the Mode functions. In Mode Function, you can set Privacy Codes and turn “Roger Beep” on or off. NOTE: The MODE/LOCK button has dual functions. Press and release to enter Mode Functions. Press and hold to enter Lock Function. See CTCSS Privacy Codes, “Roger Beep” Confir[...]

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    "Roger Beep" Confirmation T one Y our listener will hear an audible tone when you release the TALK button. This alerts the other party that you have finished talking and that it is OK for them to speak. This feature can be turned on or off. T o T urn “Roger Beep” On or Off: When you turn On your microTALK ® radio for the first time, [...]

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    Volume T o Adjust the Volume: 1. Press the VOLUME UP or the VOLUME DOWN buttons. A triple beep sound is used to indicate that you have reached the minimum (1) or maximum (8) volume level. Call Button T o Alert Another Person That Y ou Are Calling: 1. Press and release the CALL button. The other person will hear a two (2) second ringing tone. Y ou c[...]

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    External Speaker/Microphone Jack Y our microTALK ® radio can be fitted with an optional external speaker/microphone (not included), freeing your hands for other tasks. NOTE: See “Optional Accessories” for accessory availability and ordering instructions. T o Attach the External Speaker/Microphone: 1. Open the SPKR/MIC TAB on top of the unit. 2[...]

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    D.O.C., OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES, W ARRANTY & CUSTOMER SER VICE English Declaration of Conformity This declaration is the responsibility of the manufacturer/importer Cobra Electronics Europe Limited Dungar House Northumberland Avenue Dun Laoghaire County Dublin, Ireland Date: November 4, 2003 This certifies that the following designated product PRI[...]