User's Manual

NYLON BELT POUCH
The nylon belt pouches which come
with BE-1438SP super pack are
designed for more
flexible use of your
radio. It is recommend-
ed that you remove the
belt-clip from the radio
before inserting it into
the belt pouch.
The belt pouch allows
you to have the BE-
1438SP radios handy without holding
them in your hand. The secure design
allows for attachment to your belt, or
lets you hang the radio from around
your neck if you use a chain or strap
(not provided) while still being able to
access the front panel. In the belt
pouch, the radio is more secure and is
easier to remove and replace at your
leisure.
TRAVEL PACK
To easily carry the FRS radios, acces-
sories, and possibly even a picnic
lunch, use the included travel pouch,
designed to attach snuggly around
your waist.
WATER RESISTANT POUCH
To protect your radio from moisture,
place the radio in the water resistent
ziplock pouch that was designed
specially to fit the BE-1438SP radios.
The radios work through the pouches.
Care and Safety
Caution: Do not operate the BE-
1438SP radios at high audio volume
levels when using it with a headset.
Hearing experts advise against contin-
uous high volume operation. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, turn
off the radio.
Warning: Do not operate this radio
in hazardous environments.
Explosion or fire may result.
Do not operate this radio near
unshielded electrical blasting caps.
Under certain conditions, radios can
interfere with blasting operations and
may cause an explosion. Construction
crews often use remote control RF
devices to set off explosives.
IMPORTANT: Turn off your radio to
prevent accidental transmission when
in a "blasting area" or in areas posted:
"Turn off two way radio”.
MAINTENANCE
The BE-1438SP radios have been
designed to give years of trouble-free
service. To assure longevity, please
read the following maintenance
instructions.
1. To clean the radio, wipe with a soft
cloth dampened with water. Do not
use cleaners or solvents on the
radio, they can harm the body and
leak inside, causing permanent
damage. Battery contacts should
be wiped with a dry, lint free cloth.
2. If the radio gets wet, turn it off and
remove batteries, immediately. Dry
the battery compartment with a soft
cloth to minimize potential water
damage. Leave the cover off the
battery compartment overnight or
until completely dry. Do not use the
radio until completely dry.
3. In case of trouble with the BE-
1438SP radios, do not attempt to
repair them yourself. It is the
responsibility of users requiring
service to report the need for
service to our Service Department.
They will make the necessary
arrangements for repair or replace-
ment.
4. If you should have questions about
the operation of the BE-1438SP
components, please call our
Customer Service Department at
1-
800-276-5844
. You may also
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“AAA” type batteries (not included);
make sure to follow the polarities
marked inside the battery
compartment.
5. Reinstall the battery cover and the
belt-clip.
Note: Remove the batteries if the unit
will not be used for a long
period of time.
INSTALLING THE WRIST STRAP
1. Insert small loop of the wrist strap
into the small round hole located on
the top of the radio between the
headset jack and the
C button.
2. Make sure the loop runs up and out
through the top of the belt-clip.
3. Insert the large loop of the wrist
strap all the way through the small
loop. The strap should now be
secure.
INSTALLING THE BELT-CLIP
1. Insert the belt-clip hooks into the
matching slots as shown above
(Figure 1).
2. Slide the belt-clip down. A click
indicates the Belt-clip is locked into
position (Figure 2).
REMOVING THE BELT-CLIP
1. Push up on the belt-clip while
squeezing the belt-clip tab.
Operation
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF
Turning the Unit ON
1. Press and hold the POWER button.
The BE-1438SP radios will emit a
short tone and the LCD screen will
display
FrS and then the current
channel.
T
urning the Unit OFF
1. Press and hold the POWER button
for at least two seconds. The BE-
1438SP radios will emit a tone and
the LCD display will go blank.
ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER
VOLUME
• Press the UP button to increase the
volume.
• Press the
DN button to decrease
the volume.
The speaker volume level is indicated
by the number of bars displayed in the
upper right corner of the LCD.
RECEIVING A CALL
When your FRS unit is turned on and
is not being used to transmit voice
communication or pages, the unit is
continuously set in receiving mode.
When you receive a call on the current
channel you are using, the LCD display
will show the receive icon.
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