Cobra MT-500 User manual

Features of This Product
• TWO-WAY RADIO with up to
a 3 km (2 mile) range
• 8 CHANNELS*
• BACKLIT LCD display
• BATTERY SAVER circuitry
• MAXIMUM RANGE extender
• CALL ALERT
• AUTO SQUELCH
• "ROGER BEEP" confirmation tone
• EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE jack
• BELT CLIP
• WRIST STRAP
2-WAY RADIO
MODEL MT-500
POWER
button
VOLUME
CONTROL
buttons
backlit LCD
display
CHANNEL
SELECT
buttons
speaker/microphone
belt clip
CALL
button
charge
jack
TALK
button
LIGHT/MAX
RANGE
button
LIGHT/MAX
RANGE
button
external speaker/
microphone jack
battery
compartment LOCK
tab
TALK
button
charge
jack
Antenna
*You are not allowed to use channels 1 and 2 in France. This situation can change;
please contact the French radio licensing authority for more information.
ENGLISH

FEATURES
Product Information
This Cobra®microTALK®radio has been manufactured to
meet all required standards for radio equipment using
PMR 446 frequencies as authorized. The use of this
2-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 microTALK®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.
Installing or Replacing Batteries
1. Pull down the LOCK tab to remove the battery
compartment cover.
2. Insert four AAA batteries. Position batteries
according to polarity markings.
Charging Batteries
When using the Cobra®NiMH battery pack (part No.
FA-BP), the batteries can be charged using the optional
Cobra®Wall Mount Charger (part No. PA-CE or PA-CU).
Simply place the Cobra®NiMH battery pack (part No.
FA-BP) in the battery compartment, open the CHG tab
on the side of the unit and insert the plug into the
charge jack to start charging. The batteries should be
fully charged in 12 hours.
(NOTE: Only the Cobra®NiMH battery pack
[part No. FA-BP, see Accessories] can be recharged.)
Battery Low
When battery power is low, the BATT LOW indicator
will blink.
Auto Battery Save
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.
LOCK tab

Turning On Your microTALK®Radio
1. Press and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds
to turn on the unit. An audible tone will indicate that
the radio is on. Adjust the volume to the desired level
using the VOLUME UP or the VOLUME DOWN buttons.
Press and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds again
to turn off the unit.
Illuminating the Display
1. Press and release the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button
to illuminate the display for 10 seconds.
Selecting a Channel
1. With the radio on, select any of the 8 channels by
pushing the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button.
(NOTE: Both radios must be tuned to the same
channel to communicate.)
Calling Another Person
To alert another person that you are calling:
1. Press and release the CALL button. The other
person will hear a 2-second ringing tone.
You cannot send or receive transmissions during
the 2-second call tone.
Talking to
Another Person
1. Press and hold
the TALK button.
2. With the microphone
about 5 cm (2 inches)
from your mouth, speak
in a normal voice.
LIGHT/MAX
RANGE button
VOLUME UP
VOLUME DOWN
POWER button
OPERATION
5 cm
CHANNEL
UP
button
CHANNEL
DOWN
button
CALL
button
TALK
button

3. Release the button when you have finished talking
and listen for a response.You cannot receive incoming
calls while pressing the TALK button.
"Roger Beep" Confirmation Tone
Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release
the TALK button. This alerts the other party that you have
finished talking and it is OK for them to speak.
Listening for a Response
When you have finished talking:
1. Release the TALK button to receive incoming
transmissions. Your microTALK®is always in listening
mode while the TALK button is not pressed.
2. Adjust the volume by pressing the VOLUME UP
or VOLUME DOWN buttons.
microTALK®Range
Your microTALK®radio has a range of up to 3 km
(2 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.
Auto Squelch
Your microTALK®radio is equipped with Auto Squelch,
which automatically shuts off weak transmissions and
unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or if you
have reached your maximum range limit.
Maximum Range Extender
You can temporarily turn off Auto Squelch, allowing
all signals to be received and extending the maximum
range of your radio:
1. Press and hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for
5 seconds. You will hear 2 beeps indicating that
Maximum Range Extender is on.
2. To turn Maximum Range Extender off, press and
hold the LIGHT/MAX RANGE button for 1 second, or
change channels.
External Speaker/Microphone Jack
Your microTALK®radio can be fitted with an external
speaker/microphone (not included), freeing your
hands for other tasks. (See optional accessories.)
To attach the external speaker/microphone:
1. Open the SPKR/MIC tab on top of the unit.
2. Insert the plug into the SPKR/MIC jack.
LIGHT/MAX RANGE
button
TALK button
OPERATION
external
speaker/
microphone
SPEAKER/
MICROPHONE jack

VOX Headset Mic
MA-VOX Ear Bud Mic
with PTT
MA-EBM
Lapel Speaker/
Microphone
MA-SM
Replacement
Belt Clip
PA-BC1
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Wall Mount Charger
PA-CU
(240 V, 3-pin UK plug)
NiMH Rechargeable
Battery Pack
FA-BP
ACCESSORIES
Wall Mount Charger
PA-CE
(220 V, 2-pin CE plug)
©2002 Cobra®Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60707 USA
www.cobra.com
For accessory orders, warranty and customer service
information, please contact your local dealer.
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For use in EU countries subject
to local laws and regulations.

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
This certifies that the following designated product
PRIVATE MOBILE RADIO: MT 500
(Product Identification)
complies with the essential protection requirements of R & TTE Directive 1999/5/EC on the approximation of
the laws of the Member States relating to Radio Spectrum Matters, EMC and Electrical Safety.
This declaration applies to all specimens manufactured in accordance with the attached technical documentation
described in Annex II of the Directive which forms part of this declaration.
Assessment of compliance of the product (class 2.6) with the requirements relating to the essential requirements
according to Article 3 R & TTE was based on Annex IV of the Directive 1999/5/EC and the following standards:
EN 300 296-2 v.1.1.1 (02/01)
Radio Spectrum: ....................................................................................
(Identification of regulations/standards)
EN 301 489-5 (07/2000)
EMC: ....................................................................................
(Identification of regulations/standards)
EN 60065: 1998
Electrical Safety: ....................................................................................
(Identification of regulations/standards)
DUBLIN, IRELAND MIKE KAVANAGH