SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION Important Information for Safe and Efficient Operation Please read this information before using your radio. Safety and General 1. Do not transmit more than 50% of time. It is important as the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting. 2. Do not open the radio. Any unauthorized modification may invalidate the guarantee. 3. Radio frequency signals transmitted may cause interference to hearing aids. 4. Turn off the radio when near medical equipment. 5.
10. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries if you are not going to use it for a long time. 11. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries. OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS 1. Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and /or the release of highly toxic chemicals. 2. Do not expose your product to direct sunlight, extreme cold or place it near heating appliances. 3. Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp, humid or wet conditions. 4.
SPECIFICATIONS Channel: 8 CTCSS-Code: 38 Operating frequency: 446.00625-446.09375 MHZ Coverage: 5 km (under optimal condition） Power supply: 3 x AAA Alkaline or NiMH rechargeable Transmitter Power (Watts): 0.5ERP Channel Spacing (kHZ): 12.5 Water Resistance: Up to 15o according to the IPX2 standard Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PMR446 frequency list Frequency Description 446.00625 MHz PMR 446.01875 MHz PMR 446.03125 MHz PMR 446.04375 MHz PMR 446.05625 MHz PMR 446.06875 MHz PMR 446.08125 MHz PMR 446.
YOUR NEW RADIO The two-way radio operates on PMR446 frequencies, and can be used in Singapore where the frequencies are authorized, subject to applicable regulations. 1. Antenna 2. LCD 3.Headset socket 4. • Short press to enter menu mode -- Press one time to enter MENU mode, press or to select RF channel. -- Press two times to enter CTCSS mode, press or to set CTCSS code. -- Press three times to enter Baby Monitor mode, press or deactivate. -- Press four times to enter Call Tone mode, press or tone.
-- Press five times to enter VOX Section mode, press or to activate IVOX function with a sensitivity level or deactivate IVOX function. Note: When you use the unit with a headset accessory, press or only can select sensitivity level. -- Press six times to enter Squelch Level mode, press or to set squelch level. -- Press seven times to enter Dual channel scan mode, press or to set dual scan channel or disable it.
• Select the next value in the menu. 6. • Short press to send a single call tone. • Long press to send the call tone maximum 10 times, and then returns to standby mode automatically. 7.Indicator light 8. • Power on/off. 9. PTT • Push to transmit, release to listen. • Pressing PTT has 60 seconds limit. • In menu mode, push to confirm selection. 10. • Long press to lock/unlock keypad. 11. • Increase the speaker volume. • Select the previous value in the menu. 12. • Push to monitor/scan channels. 13.
: displays the battery level : Displayed when receiving. : Displayed when transmitting. : Display when baby monitor function turns on. : Display when VOX / IVOX function turns on. : Channel scanning : Dual channel Scanning : displays the channel number : displays the CTCSS Code : Display when Key tone function turns on. : Display when Call tone function turns on. : Display when adjust volume level. : Keypad locked : Display when talk confirmation tone function turns on.
: Squelch level indication. TURNING YOUR RADIO ON AND OFF Press and hold to turn your radio on. The radio chirps and the display will show all feature icons that your radio has available for a brief period. The display will show the current channel 1 - 8 and interference eliminator code 0 - 38. Press and hold to turn your radio off. TALKING AND LISTENING Please read this manual carefully before using your new radio to ensure that you operate it both correctly and safely. Your radio has 8 channels.
displayed. Press in standby mode to decrease the speaker volume. Time-out Timer The time-out timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing accidental transmission. The radio will emit a continuous warning tone after PTT is pressed for 60 continuous seconds and will stop transmitting. Channel Busy Indicator When a channel is busy, the LED flashes twice per second. Channel 1. Press button the channel number will begin to flash. 2. Use or button to change channel. 3.
3. Press PTT to set new code or to continue set up. You can specify a different code for each channel. 1. To set a channel and CTCSS code combination, press to select the channel. and then press or 2. Press again and then press or to select a CTCSS code. 3. Press PTT to exit the menu and save the channel and code combination. To set another channel and code combination, repeat these steps.
it is activated by the crying baby or another sound in the room (VOX). The PMR will no longer be able to receive signals to avoid that your baby is disturbed during his sleep. The other PMR must be set to the same channel and CTCSS code to receive the signal from the Baby Monitor. To set your radio as baby monitor 1. Press until appears. 2. Press or button set baby monitor sensitivity level to 1/2/3 to turn baby monitor function ON. 3. Press PTT or to confirm the setting. Note: 1.
Setting and Transmitting Call Tone Your radio can transmit ten different call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert them that you want to talk. To set a call tone: 1. With the radio on, press until the current call tone setting flashes and display. 2. Press or to change and hear the call tone. 3. Press PTT to confirm the setting or to continue set up. To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as your radio, press button.
5. To transmit, speak into the accessory microphone. There is a short delay between the time you start talking and radio transmission. 6. To receive, stop talking. To disable VOX operation, press PTT or remove the VOX accessory. Hands Free Use (IVOX) This function allows you to transmit ‘hands-free’ by taking into the radio microphone without using any headset accessory. 1. Press 2. Press button until appears or to ‘ ’ to disable the IVOX or enable IVOX by level 1, 2 or 3. 3.
display. With the headset connected you will see ‘ ’ in the top right corner of the display. Without the headset you will see ‘ ’. 2. Press or to select the sensitivity level: 1 = Low Sensitivity (for noisy environments) 2 = Medium Sensitivity (for most environments) 3 = High Sensitivity (for quiet environments) 3. Press PTT to confirm the setting or to continue set up. Note: When you connect a VOX headset, the radio will automatically be set to the last chosen VOX sensitivity level.
receive at strong signal. Channel Scan Use scanning to monitor channels and codes for transmissions or to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels. To start scanning, briefly press key. The scan indicator is shown. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and you can hear the transmission. To respond to the transmission, press PTT within 5 seconds. To exit the function, press key again.
this way. To restore the channel, turn the radio off and then back on. Note: You cannot remove the channel which your radio was set to (called your home channel) when you start scanning. Dual Channel Scan In stand-by, the PMR is set on one set channel with CTCSS code. The PMR will only receive signals transmitted on that channel and CTCSS code. Dual Channel Monitor allows you to monitor a second channel with CTCSS code. To set dual channel and code 1. Press 2. Press until display.
have the possibility to answer the transmission. To disable the dual channel scan Repeat the setup 1 and 2,and then roll-over at ‘ disabled. ’ which means the dual scan is Automatic Power Off (APO) To save energy, you can activate the Automatic Power Off function. In case you forgot to power off the unit, it will switch off automatically after the set time. 1. Press until appears. 2. Press or button to adjust the automatic power off time or disable the function with the section ‘ ’. 3.
1. Press button until appears 2. Press button will start the stopwatch. 3. When stopwatch is running, press button will stop counting and display the lap time, the counter continuous at background. Press to proceed counting. 4. When the counter is stopped, press button to reset the counter. Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone When you turn on this feature, your two-way radio transmits a unique tone when you finish transmitting.
Battery Meter The battery icon shows the battery charge level from full to empty. If the battery has one segment left, the radio will chirps periodically after you release the PTT key. The radio powers off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to protect the rechargeable battery. Note: Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio.
Warranty Information How to get product support and warranty service: Alcom Electronics Pte Ltd. 37,Kallang Pudding Road, Blk—B Tong Lee Building, #05-08,Singapore 349315 PH: 65 8412668, FAX: 65 68412628 E-mail: support@alcom.com.sg www.alcomonline.
What Is Not Covered By The Warranty 1. Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner or by not following the instructions in this user manual. 2. Defects or damage from misuse, accident or neglect. 3. Defects of damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, adjustment, or any alteration or modification of any kind. 4. Breakage or damage to aerials unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship. 5.
