Cobra MT645VP User Manual

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
®
English
1. Antenna
2. External Speaker/
Microphone/Charge Jack
3. Mode/Power Button
4. Scan Button
5. Channel Up/Down
Buttons
6. Backlit LCD Display
7. Speaker/Microphone
8. Volume Up/Down Buttons
9. Light/Max Range Button
10. Talk Button
11. Call/Lock Button
12. Wrist Strap Connection
13. Belt Clip
14. Battery Compartment
15. Battery Door Latch
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TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
MT645VP
Printed in China
Part No. 480-868-P
Version D
14
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
For use in EU countries, subject to local laws and
regulations.
CEEL
®
is a registered trademark of
Cobra Electronics Europe, Ltd.
Snake design and microTALK
®
are registered
trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
©2013 Cobra Electronics Europe Limited
Dungar House, Northumberland Avenue
Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland
www.cobra.com
We, Cobra Electronics Europe Limited of
Dungar House, Northumberland Avenue
Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland
declare under our sole responsibility that the
product: Private Mobile Radio (PMR 446)
Model
: MT 645
to which this declaration relates is in conformity
with the essential requirements and other relevant
requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC).
The product is in conformity with the following
standards and/or other normative documents:
Health (Article 3.1(a)): EN 62311 (2008)
Safety (Article 3.1(a)): EN 60950-1:2006/A12:2011
EMC: (Article 3.1(b)): EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09)
EN 301 489-5 V1.3.1 (2002-08
Spectrum (Article 3.2): EN 300 296-2 V1.3.1 (2010-07)
This product complies with Commission Regulation
(EC) No 278/2009 of 6 April 2009 implementing
Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and
of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements
for no-load condition electric power consumption and
average active efficiency of external power supplies
and is in conformity with Directive 2011/65/EU of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June
2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
The radio will not comply with the standard at voltage
below 3.4V.
DUBLIN, IRELAND 1 July 2013
JEAN-LOUIS POOT
Managing Director
Warranty & Customer Service
For warranty and customer service
information, please contact your
local dealer.
MT645VP_MANL_ENG.indd 1 8/12/13 2:25 PM

Cobra MT645VP Specifications

General

Brand	Cobra
Model	MT645VP
Category	Two-Way Radio
Language	English

Summary

Cobra Radio Controls and Indicators

Antenna

The radio's antenna for transmitting and receiving signals.

External Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack

Port for connecting external accessories or charging the device.

Mode/Power Button

Button used to change modes or turn the radio on/off.

Scan Button

Button to initiate scanning of channels.

Channel Up/Down Buttons

Buttons to adjust the radio channel.

Backlit LCD Display

The screen that shows channel, status, and other information.

Speaker/Microphone

Integrated speaker and microphone for audio output and input.

Volume Up/Down Buttons

Buttons to adjust the audio volume level.

Light/Max Range Button

Button to illuminate the display or activate maximum range extender.

Talk Button

Button to press for transmitting voice.

Call/Lock Button

Button to send a call tone or activate/deactivate the keypad lock.

Wrist Strap Connection

Point to attach a wrist strap for secure carrying.

Belt Clip

Clip for attaching the radio to a belt or clothing.

Battery Compartment

Area where batteries are inserted.

Battery Door Latch

Mechanism to secure or release the battery compartment cover.

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Warranty & Customer Service

Operation

Installing Batteries

Instructions for inserting or replacing AA batteries into the radio.

Quick Start

Basic steps to turn on the radio and start communicating.

Caring for Your Radio

Recommendations for maintaining the radio for long-term service.

Using Your Radio

Turning on Your microTALK® Radio

Procedure to power on the radio and enter standby mode.

Battery Status Indicator

How to read the display to check battery charge level.

Auto Battery Save

Explanation of the power saving feature that activates automatically.

Communicating with Another Person

Steps for speaking and listening to another user via the radio.

To Select a Channel

Guide to changing the radio channel for communication.

Listening for a Response

How to receive transmissions and return to standby mode.

Using Your Radio (Continued)

To Adjust Volume

Instructions for increasing or decreasing the audio volume.

Call Button

How to use the call button to alert another user.

To Illuminate Display

Action to activate the LCD backlight.

Auto Squelch/Maximum Range

How squelch and range extender features work to improve reception.

Lock Function

How to lock/unlock buttons to prevent accidental operation.

MicroTALK® Range

Factors affecting radio communication range and performance.

Using Your Radio (Advanced Features)

External Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack

Details on connecting external audio accessories or chargers.

Scrolling Through the Mode Function

How to navigate through various radio settings using the Mode button.

Privacy Codes

Explanation of CTCSS and DCS privacy codes for reduced interference.

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

Procedure to select a CTCSS privacy code for a channel.

Set DCS Privacy Codes

Procedure to select a DCS privacy code for a channel.

Using Your Radio (Functions)

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

How to use the hands-free VOX feature and set sensitivity.

Channel Scan

How to automatically scan through channels to find transmissions.

Using Your Radio (Scans and Tones)

Privacy Code Scan

Scanning through privacy codes within a selected channel.

Five Call Tone Settings

How to choose and set one of five different call alert tones.

Roger Beep Confirmation Tone

How to enable or disable the confirmation tone after speaking.