9-1210.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM Cat. No. xx-xxxx OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
19-1210.fm Page 2 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM Features Your RadioShack PLL-controlled VHF Transceiver is a two-way business band radio service transceiver that you can mount it in vehicle for mobile use, or in your office as desk service.
19-1210.fm Page 3 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM External Speaker Jack —lets you connect your transceiver to all external speaker. Built-In Modulation Limiter Circuit — automatically adjusts for a wide variety of voice levels to ensure an understandable transmission. PL 259 · BNC Right Angle Connector — provides connection with rubber duck antenna. Digit Channel LED Display —displays the channel number 1 or 2. CTCSS Switch — lets you activate/ deactivate CTCSS function.
19-1210.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM The number is on the transceiver’s back panel. Serial Number_______________ _ WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. ! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
19-1210.fm Page 5 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM CONTENTS FCC Regulations ............................................................................. 5 FCC License Required ............................................................. 5 FCC Part 90 Rules ..................................................................... 5 Additional FCC Regulations .................................................... 7 Preparation ......................................................................................
19-1210.fm Page 6 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM FCC Regulations FCC License Required This transceiver is intended for use in the operation of commercial activities, educational, philanthropic, or ecclesiastical institutions, and hospitals, clinics, or medical associations. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires you to have a license before you operate this transceiver.
19-1210.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM If you do not have a fax machine, you can call the Government Forms Distribution Center at 1-800-418-FORM and request that the form and instructions be mailed to you. FCC Part 90 Rules You must be familiar with Part 90 of FCC Rules before you operate your transceiver. The operation instructions in this manual conform to Part 90, but do not cover all items in Part 90.
19-1210.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM safety of life or property or in emergencies such as an earthquake, hurricane, flood or a similar disaster where normal communication channels are disrupted. • During each transmission or exchange of transmissions, you must identify your station with the call sign issued to you by the FCC, or once each 15 minutes during periods of continuous operation.
19-1210.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM change the frequency-determining method are strictly prohibited. Replacement or substitution of crystals, transistors, ICs, regulator diodes, or any other component that is of a unique nature with components other than those recommended can violate the technical regulations of the FCC rules or violate type acceptance requirement of the rules. Before you operate the transceiver, you must obtain your license.
19-1210.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM Preparation Attaching the microphone holder You can attach the microphone holder to any location that you can easily reach in your vehicle. illus- shows the holder mount at the location by using the supplied screws. To attach the holder to any location in the vehicle, such as the dashboard, follow these steps. 1. Using the holder as a template, mark the position for the mounting screw holes at the desired location. 2.
19-1210.fm Page 11 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM . illus- shows description ofpt.3. MOUNTING THE TRANSCEIVER The most common mounting location for this transceiver is under a vehicle’s dashboard. However, if you plan to use the mobile radio as a base station, you can place it on a desk, shelf, or table (see “Using the Transceiver as a Base Station” on Page 13). If you are mounting the transceiver in a vehicle, choose a location where: • You can easily reach the transceiver.
19-1210.fm Page 12 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM Caution: • If you use the transceiver in a vehicle, mount it securely to aviod damage to the transceiver or vehicle or injury to anyone in the vehicle during sudden starts or stops. • Do not mount the transceiver where it could damage or interfere with the operation of any passive restraint safety device (an airbag or seat belt). Follow these steps to mount the transceiver using the supplied hardware. 1.
19-1210.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM Note: If you cannot reach behind the mounting surface to attach the net on the bolts, use the supplied 5 mm self-tapping screws and plain washers to secure the bracket. 4. Attach the transceiver to the mounting bracket using the supplied rubber washers and mounting knobs. CONNECTING AN ANTENNA There are many different types of transceiver antennas for mobile transceivers. Each type has its own benefits, so choose the one that best meets your needs.
19-1210.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM • as high as possible on the vehicle • as far as possible from sources of electrical noise • vertically Once you choose an antenna, follow its mounting instructions.Then route the cable to the transceiver and connect the cable to the ANT jack on the back of the transceiver. Cautions: • Avoid routing the cable next to sharp edges or moving parts, which might damage the cable. • Do not run the cable next to power cables or other radio antenna cables.
19-1210.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM CONNECTING THE EXTERNAL HAND MICROPHONE 1. Insert the microphone’s plug into the notch of the microphone’s jack (on the left hand side of the transceiver). Then turn the metal ring clockwise to secure the plug. 2. Slide the microphone onto the microphone holder. To disconnect the microphone from the transceiver, turn the metal ring counter-clockwise to loosen it. Caution: Never pull on the microphone cable.
19-1210.fm Page 16 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM To connect the external speaker to the transceiver, insert the speaker cable’s plug into EXT. SPK on the back of the transceiver. Note: When you connect an external speaker, the transceiver’s internal speaker will be disconnected. CONNECTING AN MICROPHONE/ EXTERNAL SPEAKER 1 To listen privately or to hear better, you can plug a with a /8inch (3.5 mm) and 2.5mm plug (such as RadioShack Cat. No.
19-1210.fm Page 17 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM • Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing. Traffic Safety Do not use an earphone with your transceiver when operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas. If you use an earphone with your transceiver while driving vehicle, be very careful.
19-1210.fm Page 18 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER Follow these steps to connect the transceiver to vehicle battery power. 1. Connect the 12 VDC power plug into the Power Socket on the back of the transceiver. Notes: The plug can only be connected in one way. 2. Connect the red wire (with the in-line fuse holder) on the back of the transceiver to a point in your vehicle’s fuse block that has power only when the ignition is in the ACC (accessory) or ON position. 3.
-1210.fm Page 19 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM For base station installation, you need these items: • 12 VDC power supply that can supply at least 2 amps (such as RadioShack Cat. No. 22-504) Caution: Most 12 VDC power supplies plug into a standard AC outlet to produce DC power. Before connecting your transceiver to a 12 VDC power supply, read and follow the instructions included with the power supply. • base station antenna (such as Cat. No.
19-1210.fm Page 20 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM power company to remove the antenna. Do not attempt to do so yourself! 2. Connect the supplied rubber duck antenna and PL259 Antenna Connector. Then plug the connector into the ANT jack on the back of the transceiver. 3. Connect the tranceiver’s black power wire to the negative (-) terminal on the DC power supply. 4. Connect the tranceiver’s red wire (with the in-line fuse) to the positive (+) terminal on the DC power supply. 5.
19-1210.fm Page 21 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM Setting Frequency Options Before you can use your transceiver, an authorized service facility must set your transceiver to a VHF business band frequency you have a license to use. Then, you can select a preset CTCSS (Continuous Tone Control Squelch System) frequency and set your transceiver to use it. Here is what you need to do to set your transceiver to use CTCSS.
19-1210.fm Page 22 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM About CTCSS CTCSS helps eliminate interference between different users of the same frequency, letting you talk and listen to people who are using other transceivers set to the same frequency and CTCSS code. This is like having a sub-channel within a channel, giving you greater communication flexibility.
19-1210.fm Page 23 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM 1 (up) or 0 (down) corresponding to the setting for that CTCSS code.
19-1210.fm Page 24 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM Dip Switch Setting Key: 0 = down 1 = up CTCSS Code Freq (Hz) none 24 DIP Switch Setting 000000 1 67.0 000001 2 71.9 000010 3 74.4 000011 4 77.0 000100 5 79.7 000101 6 82.5 000110 7 85.4 000111 8 88.5 001000 9 91.5 001001 10 94.8 001010 11 97.4 001011 12 100.0 001100 13 103.5 001101 14 107.2 001110 15 110.9 001111 16 114.8 010000 17 118.
19-1210.fm Page 25 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM CTCSS 18 123.0 CTCSS 010010 19 127.3 010011 20 131.8 010100 Code Freq (Hz) DIP Switch Setting 21 136.5 010101 22 141.3 010110 23 146.2 010111 24 151.4 011000 25 156.7 011001 26 162.2 011010 27 167.9 011011 28 173.8 011100 29 179.9 011101 30 186.2 011110 31 192.8 011111 32 203.5 100000 33 210.7 100001 34 218.1 100010 35 225.7 100011 36 233.6 100100 37 241.8 100101 38 250.
19-1210.fm Page 26 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM 4. Hold down PUSH TO TALK on the microphone, then turn VOLUME clockwise until it clicks. The transceiver sets the CTCSS code. Release PUSH TO TALK. If the transceiver beeps once and RX lights green for about 2 seconds, that means the CTCSS setting was successful. If the transceiver beeps 3 times and TX lights red for about 2 seconds, the CTCSS setting did not work. Start over at Step 1. 5.
19-1210.fm Page 27 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM Operation Note: You can only communicate with another transceiver that is using the same channel and/or the same CTCSS code as your transceiver. 1. Turn VOLUME clockwise to turn on the transceiver, turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until you hear a hissing noise, then adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. illus - show VOLUME bein adjusted 2.
19-1210.fm Page 28 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM from your mouth and speak slowly in a normal voice. The TX indicator lights red. illus - show PUSH TO TALK and RX, TX indicator 4. Release PUSH TO TALK when you finish your transmission. The RX indicator lights green when the unit receives a signal. 5. To turn off the transceiver, turn VOLUME counterclockwise until it clicks. Operational Hints Your transceiver’s range varies depending on factors such as position, terrain, and battery condition.
19-1210.fm Page 29 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM Care AND Maintenance Your RadioShack 2CH VHF Business Band Mobile Radio w/CTCSS is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your transceiver so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the transceiver dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. • Use and store the transceiver only in normal temperature environments.
19-1210.fm Page 30 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 11:32 AM Specifications Frequency Range ........ ......................................................150.775– 157.740 MHz Channels ............................................................................................ ......................................................................................................2 Notes: 1 channel programmed by authorized service facility. The default frequencies are as follow: • Channel 1............................
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