Cobra microTALK 600 User manual

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Two-Way Radio Model MT 600
1. Antenna
2. External Speaker/
Microphone/Charge ack
3. Mode/Power Button
4. Lock Button
5. Channel Select Buttons
6. Speaker/Microphone
7. Light/Max Range Button
8. Volume Control Buttons
9. Talk Button
10. Call Button
11. Belt Clip
12. Battery Compartment
13. Lock Tab
Printed in China Part No. 480-329-P Version A
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F atur s
•Two-Way Radio
with up to a 5 km (3 mile) range
•8 Chann ls*
•38 CTCSS Privacy Cod s
•83 DCS Privacy Cod s
•Backlit LCD Display
•Batt ry Sav r Circuitry
•Maximum Rang Extender
•Call Al rt (5 s l ctabl ton s)
• Scan (Chann l, Privacy Cod s)
• Vox Mod for Hands-Fr Op ration
•Auto Squ lch
•S l ctabl On/Off "Rog r B p" Confirmation Tone
•K y Lock
•Ext rnal Sp ak r/Microphon /Charg Jack
•B lt Clip
*You re not llowed to use ch nnels 1 nd 2 in Fr nce.
This situ tion c n ch nge; ple se cont ct the French r dio licensing
uthority for more inform tion.
Product Information
This microTALK®radio has been manufactured to meet all
required standards for radio equipment using PMR 446
frequencies as authorized. The use of this two-way radio
product involves the public 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.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
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1. Scan Icon
2. Roger Beep Icon
3. DCS Icon
4. Lock Icon
5. VOX Icon
6. CTCSS Icon
7. Battery Low Icon
8. Privacy Code Numbers
9. Power Saver Icon
10. Main Channel Number
11. Receive/Transmit Icon
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Charg r and R charg abl Batt ri s
To Ins rt Batt ri s in Radio:
1. Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.
2. Push up on lock tab to remove battery cover.
3. Insert batteries according to polarity markings.
NOTE: Estim ted oper tion time on full ch rge: 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 b tteries into fire or expose to high he t. They m y explode.
For Charging Cobra’s 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 (1) or two (2) radios at a time.
3. Plug the wall charger into electrical outlet.
It is not recommended to recharge batteries more than 24 hours. Estimated operation time on a full charge is 12 hours.
Use only the supplied rechargeable batteries and wall charger for recharging your Cobra microTALK®radio. Non-rechargeable
alkaline batteries can also be used.
Radio Pow r
To Turn Your Radio On:
– Press and hold the MODE/POWER button until you 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/POWER buttons are pressed.
To Turn Your Radio Off:
– Press and hold the MODE/POWER button for two (2) seconds.
Batt ry 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 b tteries c n be rech rged.
Batt ry/Pow r Sav r
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.
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OPERATION
Loc TabRemove Belt Clip Insert Batteries
Wall Charger
Mode/Power
Button
Battery Low Icon
Power Saver Icon
Insert Connector

Communicating with Anoth r P rson
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 r dios must be tuned to the s me ch nnel nd priv cy code to communic te.
List ning for a R spons
– Release the TALK button to receive incoming transmissions. Your microTALK®is always in LISTENING MODE while the
TALK or CALL buttons are not pressed.
To Adjust Volum
– Press the VOLUME UP or the VOLUME DOWN buttons.
A dual 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 send or receive transmissions during the two (2)
second call tone.
NOTE: Both r dios must be tuned to the s me ch nnel nd priv cy code to communic te.
To S l ct a Chann l
– With the radio on, select any of the eight (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 r dios must be tuned to the s me ch nnel nd priv cy code (see “CTCSS Priv cy Codes” or “DCS Priv cy Codes”) to communic te.
Lock Function
The LOCK button locks the CHANNEL UP, CHANNEL DOWN and MODE/POWER buttons to prevent
accidental operation.
To Us th 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.
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OPERATION
Listening
Volume Buttons Volume Level
Call Button
Channel Buttons Channels
Loc Button Loc Icon
Tal Button 5 cm (2 Inches)
From Mouth

To Illuminat Display
– Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.
Auto Squ lch/Maximum Rang Ext nd r
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 T mporarily Turn Off Auto Squ lch:
– 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).
To Turn Maximum Rang Ext nd r 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 Rang Ext nd r Off:
– Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button or change channels.
microTALK®Rang
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.
Ext rnal Sp ak r/Microphon /Charg Jack
Your microTALK®radio can be fitted with an optional external speaker/microphone (not included), freeing your hands for
other tasks.
To Attach th Ext rnal Sp ak r/Microphon or Charg r:
1. Open the charge tab on top of the radio.
2. Insert the plug into the jack.
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OPERATION
Maximum Range
Light/Max Range
Button
External Spea er
Microphone/
Charge Jac
Light/Max Range
Button
Reduced Range Reduced Range

Scrolling Through th Mod Functions
By scrolling through the Mode Functions, you will be able to select or change preferred features of your microTALK®radio. While you are scrolling
through the Mode Functions, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined order:
Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
Set DCS Privacy Codes
Set VOX On/Off
Set VOX Sensitivity Level
Set Channel Scan
Set CTCSS Privacy Code Scan
Set DCS Privacy Code Scan
Set Call Tones
Set “Roger Beep” On/Off
CTCSS Privacy Cod s
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) is an advanced tone coding system allowing you to select one of
38 privacy codes to reduce incoming transmissions from other users on the channel.
NOTE: If you re using priv cy code, both r dios must be tuned to the s me ch nnel nd priv cy code to communic te. E ch ch nnel will
remember the l st priv cy code you selected.
To S l ct a CTCSS Privacy Cod :
1. After selecting a channel, press and release the MODE button until the CTCSS icon flashes on the
display. In addition to the CTCSS icon, either OFF or the small numbers next to the channel
number will flash on the display.
2. If CTCSS and OFF are flashing, press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to exit OFF and
proceed to select a privacy code; or, if CTCSS and the small numbers next to the channel
number are flashing, press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to select a privacy code.
3. When your desired privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:
a. Press the MODE button to enter the new setting 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 enter the new setting and return to LISTENING
MODE.
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MODE FUNCTIONS OPERATION
Mode Button
Channel Buttons
Select Privacy Code
CTCSS OFF

DCS Privacy Cod s
DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) is an advanced digital coding system allowing you to select one of 83
privacy codes to reduce incoming transmissions from other users on the channel.
NOTE: If you re using DCS code, both r dios must be turned to the s me ch nnel nd DCS priv cy
code to communic te. E ch ch nnel will remember the l st code you selected.
To S l ct a DCS Privacy Cod :
1. After selecting a channel, press and release the MODE button until the DCS icon flashes on the
display. In addition to the DCS icon, either OFF or the small numbers next to the channel
number will flash on the display.
2. If DCS and OFF are flashing, press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to exit OFF and
proceed to select a privacy code; or, if DCS and the small numbers next to the channel number are
flashing, press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to select a privacy code.
3. When your desired privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:
a. Press the MODE button to enter the new setting 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 enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE.
Voic Activat d Transmit (VOX)
In VOX Mode, your microTALK®radio can be used “hands-free,” automatically
transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the
volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.
To Turn VOX Mod On or Off:
1. Press the MODE button until the VOX icon flashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed.
2. Press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to turn VOX On or Off.
3. When your desired VOX Mode setting is displayed, choose one of the following:
a. Press the MODE button to enter the new setting 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 enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE.
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MODE FUNCTIONS OPERATION
Channel ButtonsSelect VOXMode Button
Mode Button
Channel Buttons
Select Privacy Code
DCS OFF

To S t th VOX S nsitivity L v l:
1. Press the MODE button until the VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity
level is displayed.
The current sensitivity level is displ yed with the letter “L” nd number 1 to 5,
5 being the most sensitive level nd 1 being the le st sensitive level.
2. Press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to change the setting.
3. When your desired VOX sensitivity level is displayed, choose one of the following:
a. Press the MODE button to enter the new setting 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 enter the new setting and return to LISTENING MODE.
Chann l Scan
Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan channels (1 to 8).
NOTE: The r dio ignores specific CTCSS or DCS priv cy codes while sc nning ch nnels.
To Scan Chann ls:
1. Press the MODE button until the Scan icon and the channel number flash on the display.
2. Press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to begin scanning channels.
The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when channel scan is On. Your radio will continue to scan all channels
and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel for 10 seconds.
While setting channel scan, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically
return to LISTENING MODE on the channel or channel/privacy code displayed before you entered Mode Functions.
During An Incoming Transmission, You Can Choos From Th Following:
a. Press and hold the TALK button to communicate on that channel. Your radio will remain on that channel and return to LISTENING MODE.
b. Press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to resume scanning channels.
If you press the TALK button while scanning and not within 10 seconds of receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the channel on which you
last received a transmission. This will return the radio to LISTENING MODE.
If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning channels.
During Scanning (whil not r c iving a transmission), You Can Choos From Th Following:
a. Press and hold the TALK button to communicate on either the channel or channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered Mode
Functions or the channel on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to LISTENING MODE.
b. Press the MODE button to proceed to set privacy code on the channel that was either displayed before you entered Mode Functions or on
which, during scanning, you last received a transmission (see “CTCSS Privacy Code Scan” or “DCS Privacy Code Scan” for further details).
c. Press the LOCK button to return to LISTENING MODE on either the channel or channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered
Mode Functions or the channel on which, during scanning, you last transmitted or received.
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MODE FUNCTIONS OPERATION
Channel Buttons
Select VOX
Sensitivity Level
Mode Button
Mode Button
Channel Buttons
Select Scan Channels

CTCSS Privacy Cod Scan
Your microTALK®radio can automatically scan the CTCSS privacy codes (01 to 38) within
one (1) channel.
To Scan Privacy Cod s:
1. While in LISTENING MODE, press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to choose the channel
on which you wish to scan the CTCSS privacy codes.
2. Press the MODE button until the Scan icon, CTCSS icon and the small numbers flash on the display.
3. Press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to begin scanning CTCSS privacy codes within the
channel you selected.
The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when CTCSS privacy code scan is On. Your radio will
continue to scan CTCSS privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that
channel/privacy code for 10 seconds.
While setting CTCSS privacy code scan, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to LISTENING MODE on
the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered Mode Functions.
During An Incoming Transmission, You Can Choos From Th Following:
a. Press and hold the TALK button to communicate on that channel/privacy code. Your radio will remain on that channel/privacy code and
return to LISTENING MODE.
b. Press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to resume scanning CTCSS privacy codes.
If you press the TALK button while scanning and not within 10 seconds of receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the channel/privacy code
on which you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to LISTENING MODE.
If you do not press any button within 10 seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning CTCSS privacy codes.
During Scanning (whil not r c iving a transmission), You Can Choos From Th Following:
a. Press and hold the TALK button to communicate on either the channel or channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered Mode
Functions or channel/privacy code on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to LISTENING
MODE.
b. Press the MODE button to proceed to next available Mode Function.
c. Press the LOCK button to return to LISTENING MODE on either the channel or channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered
Mode Functions or the channel/privacy code on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission.
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MODE FUNCTIONS OPERATION
Select Scan Privacy
Codes
Channel Buttons
Select Channel Mode Button

DCS Privacy Cod Scan
You can automatically scan the DCS privacy codes (01 to 83) within one channel.
NOTE: The r dio must be in the CTCSS OFF MODE when scrolling through mode functions or DCS
mode will be skipped.
To Scan DCS Privacy Cod s:
1. While in the LISTENING MODE, press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to choose the
channel on which you wish to scan the DCS privacy codes.
2. Press the MODE button until the SCAN icon, DCS icon and the small numbers next to the channel
number flash on the display.
3. Press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to begin scanning DCS privacy codes within the
channel you selected.
The scan icon will continue to be displayed when DCS privacy code scan is ON. Your radio will continue
to scan DCS privacy codes and stop when an incoming transmission is detected. The radio will remain on that
channel/privacy code for 10 seconds.
While setting DCS privacy code scan, if you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds, your radio will automatically return to LISTENING MODE on
the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered more functions.
During Scanning (Whil R c iving an Incoming Transmission), You Can Choos from th Following:
a. Press and hold the TALK button to communicate on that channel/privacy code. Your radio will remain on that channel/privacy code and
return to LISTENING MODE.
b. Press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to resume scanning DCS privacy codes.
If you press the TALK button while scanning and not within 10 seconds of receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the channel/privacy code
on which you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to LISTENING MODE.
During Scanning (Whil Not R c iving an Incoming Transmission), You Can Choos from th Following:
a. Press channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered Mode Functions or channel/privacy code on which, during scanning, you
last received a transmission. This will return the radio to the LISTENING MODE. Press and hold the TALK button to communicate on either
the channel or channel MODE.
b. Press the MODE button to proceed to next available Mode Function.
c. Press the LOCK button to return to LISTENING MODE on either the channel or channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entererd
Mode Functions or the channel/privacy code on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission.
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MODE FUNCTIONS OPERATION
Select Channel
Mode Button
Channel Buttons Select Scan Privacy
Codes