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Operation

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Operation

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Se l e ct s u bcode number by pushing and re l e a s i n g
either                   button.

When desired code is displayed push and 
release

button. If key stroke tone is on,

an audible tone will confirm your selection.

Select CTCSS
Subchannel 

4

5

Battery Low

When the unit is in normal use the         icon may
begin flashing. This is a warning to you that your 
batteries are getting low.

Replace alkaline batteries as soon as possible
and/or recharge NiMH battery pack.

Note

When battery capacity is at
the 1/4 level it is recom-
mended that you replace
alkaline batteries or
recharge your NiMH (Nickel
Metal Hyd ride) batte ry pack.

Only the Cobra NiMH 
battery pack (Part no.

PMR-BP) pack can be

recharged.

Note

NiMH rechargeable battery
Pack (item no. PMR-BP) and
2 port desktop charger 
(item no. PMR-CH)  are not
included with this unit.
See Accessories section on
page 42.

Battery Low

Se l e ct CTCSS Su bchannel (00-38) 

co n t i n u e d

Note

Push and hold the 
buttons for fast channel
advance.

PMR300-UK.qx copy  6/21/99 11:45 AM  Page 8

Summary of Contents for MicroTalk PMR300

Page 1: ...ng your MicroTalk Battery Installation 2 LCD Display 4 Turning On 5 Auto Battery Power Saver 5 Select Main Channel 1 8 6 Select CTCSS Subchannel 00 38 6 Battery Low 9 Calling Another Party 10 Talking To Another Party 12 Talk Confirmation Tone 14 Listening For Another Party 14 Auto Squelch 15 Maximum Range Extender 15 MicroTalk Range 16 Making Life Easier And Safer 17 External Microphone Speaker Ja...

Page 2: ...are low or need charging the BATT LOW indicator will blink Replace alkaline batteries or recharge NiMH battery pack Pull lock tab down and lift door up towards you to remove battery cover Insert four AAA batteries Position batteries according to polarity markings Remove belt clip by A pulling tab out and B sliding belt clip up and off unit Operation 3 Operation 2 Note Batteries not included with M...

Page 3: ...Turning On Your MicroTalk Operation 4 LCD Display LCD Display Note The Auto Battery Save Circuit does not affect the unit s ability to receive incoming transmissions Auto Battery Power Saver Your MicroTalk has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds the unit will automatically switch to battery save mode The icon will flash Auto Battery Powe...

Page 4: ... To return to operational mode and not save your last setting push and release button Select CTCSS Subchannel Push and release button Small numbers flash next to channel display on LCD Select CTCSS Subchannel 00 38 continued Rotate ON OFF Volume Control clockwise An audible tone will indicate that the unit is on The LCD will go through a 3 second self test and then go to operational mode continued...

Page 5: ...es as soon as possible and or recharge NiMH battery pack Note When battery capacity is at the 1 4 level it is recom mended that you replace alkaline batteries or recharge your NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack Only the Cobra NiMH battery pack Part no PMR BP pack can be recharged Note NiMH rechargeable battery Pack item no PMR BP and 2 port desktop charger item no PMR CH are not included with ...

Page 6: ...receiv ing units must be on same channel and subchannel for the call function to work Note Your incoming Call audio ringing level is dependent on your unit s volume setting Operation 11 Operation 10 Select desired channel by pushing and releasing either button 3 4 Wait for the party s response or proceed to Talking To Another Party section on next page 5 1 Calling Another Party Calling Another Par...

Page 7: ...ther Party To send your outgoing message Turn on your MicroTalk 2 way radio An audible tone will indicate that the unit is on The LCD will go through a 3 second self test and then go to operational mode Talking to Another Party Hold mic about 5 cm from mouth Speak in a normal voice Release button and listen for response Push and hold button 3 4 5 6 1 Place antenna in full upright position 2 Note B...

Page 8: ...shed talking and it s OK for them to begin talking Talk Confirmation Tone Maximum Range Extender Auto squelch can be temporarily removed to allow all signals to enter by pressing the button Maximum Range Extender Note To learn more about the range of your MicroTalk see MicroTalk Range Section on page 16 Range is dependent on battery condition and the features of the terrain Auto Squelch Maximum Ra...

Page 9: ... in a shopping centre MicroTalk Range Your MicroTalk Radio has a range of up to 3 km 2 miles This effective range may be shortened under some conditions To achieve maximum range the auto squelch can be overridden Refer to Maximum Range Extender section on page 15 MicroTalk Range 1 Under flat open conditions you will experience the MicroTalk s maxi mum range 2 Range can be reduced by buildings and ...

Page 10: ...rnal microphone speaker External Microphone Speaker Jack Insert plug into the Mic Spkr jacks Open Mic Spkr tab on top of unit 1 2 5 Checking on travelling compan ions in another car 6 Agreeing on a meeting spot after an event 3 Communicating between different floors of a building 4 Talking to a neighbour or a friend MicroTalk 2 Way Radio Can Make Life Easier and Safer Note In some countries it may...

Page 11: ... way radios These include 10 Memory Storage Location and Recall Full Channel Subchannel Scan Ring Vibrate Notification Modes Tone Indicator Settings Key Stroke Tone Talk Confirmation Tone Lock Key Advanced Features Note When using or program ming functions pushing and releasing the button or the button will save all entered information Note To exit outof function mode and return tooperational mode...

Page 12: ...xample 5 Advanced Features 23 Note Once you enter memory mode you can talk and lis ten to any channel you select after programming is complete See Using Memory Locations section on page 26 continued Advanced Features 22 Programming Memory Locations Your MicroTalk has 10 memory 0 9 locations for storing your most frequently used channels Rotate ON OFF Volume Control clockwise An audible tone will i...

Page 13: ...Locations Push and release button which sets main channel in memory and moves to subchannel selection The subchannel begins flashing The icon will remain flashing 6 Select subchannel you wish to store 00 38 by pushing and releasing either button Use SUBCHANNEL 38 for this example 7 Note Push and hold either button for fast channel advance Note You can push and hold the button to begin talking at a...

Page 14: ...memory function mode Repeat step 2 to recall other memory locations 3 4 Push and release button To exit the Memory Mode and return to Operational Mode 5 Push and release button until icon and a memory location flashes Memory Channel Recall Talk To recall a channel in memory 1 Note If function button is pushed while you are listening talking programming will begin See Programming Memory Locations o...

Page 15: ...test and then go to operational mode 2 1 Push and release either button and the unit will begin scanning the main channels Unit will continue to scan all main channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected 3 4 Your MicroTalk will pick it up for 10 seconds Within 10 seconds you can Push and hold button and talk Your radio will return to operational mode on that channel or Push and releas...

Page 16: ... release either button Subchannel scanning will start and stop when an incoming transmission is detected 2 Push and release button To exit the Scan Mode and return to Operational Mode 1 Your MicroTalk will pick it up for 10 seconds Within 10 seconds you can Push and hold button and talk Your radio will return to operational mode on that channel or Push and release either button to res can the main...

Page 17: ...incoming transmission with either a tone or a vibration or both To set for Ringer Vibrate Rotate ON OFF Volume Control clockwise An audible tone will indicate that the unit is on The LCD will go through a 3 second self test and then go to operational mode Ringer Vibrate Modes Push and release button until icon flashes 2 1 3 continued PMR300 UK qx copy 6 21 99 11 45 AM Page 32 ...

Page 18: ...oth icons will be displayed for ringer vibrate mode Push and release either button again icon appears for vibrator mode 4 5 After selecting the mode you desire push and release button or button to proceed to next function 6 Ringer Vibrate Test To test the ringer vibrate mode Turn on unit Push and hold button Quickly push and release button Unit will ring vibrate or ring vibrate for 5 seconds 1 2 3...

Page 19: ...rned on or off at any time while in operational mode Tone Setting The Key StrokeTone and Talk Confirmation Tone can be temporarily turned on or off during the operation of your MicroTalk 2 Way Radio Key Stroke Tone Indicator You will hear an audible tone when any button is pushed except PTT button To turn the audible tone on or off Tone Settings 37 36 To return to the audible mode push and hold bu...

Page 20: ...accidental operation To engage the LOCK function Lock Function 1 To unlock push and release button again Buttons are unlocked and icon disap pears 2 3 Never place the unit in water or in a damp place 4 Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures Caring for Your MicroTalk Radio The MicroTalk 2 Way Radio will give you years of service if cared for properly Here are some suggestions Caring for Your MicroT...

Page 21: ...EIVER UNIT 1 SENSITIVITY FOR 12 DB SINAD µV 0 25 FOR CALL SIG DETECTION µV 0 2 2 MAX AUDIO OUTPUT 10 THD mW 100 3 MAX S N RATIO 1mV RF INPUT dB 45 4 SQUELCH a SENS µV 0 2 b ATTACK TIME ms 120 c CLOSING TIME ms 200 5 AUDIO FREQUENCY RESP 300 HZ dB 6 3000 HZ dB 6 6 SIGNAL DISPLACEMENT BW kHz 5 7 ADJACENT CH REJECTION dB 55 8 INTERMODULATION REJECTION dB 55 9 SPURIOUS RESPONSE REJECTION dB 65 Channel...

Page 22: ... shirtclip PMR EBM 1 NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack High performance Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack for multiple recharging PMR BP 2 Port Desktop Charger Charges your MicroTalk Radio and 1 NiCad batterypack PMR CH Lapel Microphone Remote microphone speaker connection PMR SM Replacement Belt Clip PMR BC Carrying Case Durable case perfectly fits your MicroTalk radio PMR CCB 42 Accessories Notes P...

Page 23: ...bidireccional Cobra MicroTalk PMR 300 Appareil de radiocommunications à usage privé Ricetrasmettitore portatile per uso privato Ingenious Products for Easier Communication 1999 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobraelec com PMR300 UK qx copy 6 21 99 11 45 AM Page 44 ...

Page 24: ... go and they are perfect for business as well such as office to warehouse communications The ERC European Radiocommunications Committee has created 8 channels called Private Mobile Radio PMR These channels are in the UHF Ultra High Frequency band which means great penetration through buildings thick forests hills and other dense structures They are also FM Frequency Modulation signals which means ...

Page 25: ...nel Select Buttons 13 Microphone 14 Maximum Range Extender Button 15 PTT Push To Talk Key 16 Battery Chamber 13 12 8 14 15 16 1 7 9 10 11 1 2 5 4 3 6 Thank you for purchasing the Cobra PMR 300 2 way Radio Properly used this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service Cobraon the World Wide Web Frequently Asked Questions FAQ can be found on line Controls and Indicators PMR300 UK qx c...

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