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Cobra Electronics MT 850 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 charg e: 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 wast e dispo[...]

  • Page 3

    OPERA TION Listening for a Response Release the T ALK button to r eceive incoming transmissions. Y our microT ALK ® i s always in LISTENING MODE except when the T ALK, CALL or MODE b uttons are pressed. T o Adjust Volume P ress 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 Extern al Speaker/M icrophone/ Charge J ack Y our microT ALK ® r adio can be fitted with an external speaker/microphone, freeing y our hands for other tasks. T o Attach the External Speaker/Microphone or Charger: 1 . Op en the ch arge tab on to p of the radio. 2. In sert the plu g into the j ack. Earbud M icrophone 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 Privacy Code Scan Y our microT ALK ® radio can automatically scan the CTCSS privacy co[...]

  • Page 7

    MODE FUNCTIONS OPERA TION During Scanning (While Receiving an I ncoming T ransmission), Y ou 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 sc[...]

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    MODE FUNCTIONS OPERA TION T o T urn Dual Watch On: NOTE: 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 Privacy Codes” sections for further details). 2. Press the MODE button until t he Du[...]

  • 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 With Keystroke T ones turned On, your radio will s ound beeps each time you press a button or c hange a setting. T o T urn Keystroke T ones On or Off: When you turn On your microTALK ® radio for the first time, Keystroke T ones will be On. 1. Press the MODE button until t he Keystro[...]