VHF Digital Portable Radio User Manual
Contents Important Information 1 Digital Conventional Functions and Operations 12 RF Energy Exposure Information 2 Operation Safety Recommendations 3 Private Call 12 Radio Saftety Information and RF Radiation Information 4 Group Call 12 All Call 13 Call 12 Alert Icon 5 Disabled Frequencies 5 Color Code 13 6 Man Down 13 Checking Items in the Package Getting Started Preparing Your Radio for Use 7 Analog Conventional Functions and Operations 14 7 Calls on Analog Channels 14 Char
Important Information Note: Le Fabricant N'est Pas Responsable Des Toutes Interférences Radio Ou Télévision Causées Par Des Modifications Non Autorisées Apportées À Cet Appareil. De Telles Modifications Peuvent Empêcher L’utilisateur D’utiliser L'appareil. The Manufacturer Is Not Responsible For Any Radio Or Tv Interference Caused By Unauthorized Modifications Or Change To This Equipment. Such Modifications Or Change Could Void The User’s Authority To Operate The Equipment.
Important Information RF Energy Exposure Information RF Energy Exposure Awareness And Control Information For Fcc Occupational Use Requirements Ibefore using the two-way portable radio, review the following important RF energy awareness and control information and operational instructions. Comply with this information and instructions in order to ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines.e the capability to access information in that form.
Important Information Federal Communications Commission Regulations Before it was marketed in the United States, the Digital portable radio was tested to ensure compliance with FCC RF energy exposure limits for two-way portable radios. When two-way radios are used as a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements.
Important Information Radio Frequency Interference FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference; and, 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Important Information Before using this product, please read this user manual carefully. ■ Alert Icon Caution: Indicates situations that could cause human injury or damage to your products. Note: Indicates tips that can help you make better use of your products. ■ Disabled Frequencies 136 - 174 MHz No. Frequency 1 2 3 148.8 MHz 153.6 MHz 172.8 MHz Caution: This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements.
Checking Items in the Package Please unpack carefully and check that all items listed below are received. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.
Getting Started ■ LED Indicator Preparing Your Radio for Use Charging the Battery For best performance, your radio is powered by an Excera manufactured Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. To avoid damage and comply with warranty terms, charge the battery using the charger contained in the package. LED Indicator Charger Status LED flashes red slowly. Standby (no load) LED glows red. Charging LED glows orange. 90% charged LED glows green. Fully charged LED flashes red rapidly.
Getting Started Attaching the Battery 1. Align the battery with the rails on the rear of the radio as shown by arrow ①. 2. Slide the battery upward to the top of the rails and snap the latch into place as shown by arrow ②. 1 2 Note: You need to turn off the radio prior to attaching or removing the antenna. To remove the battery, turn off the radio first. Move the battery latch into unlock position and hold, and slide the battery down and off the rails.
Getting Started ■ Radio Controls Part Name No. No. Part Name No.
Getting Started ■ LED Indicator LED Indicator Radio Status LED flashes green rapidly. Upgrading or powering on LED glows green. Receiving LED flashes red slowly. Low battery LED flashes red rapidly. None LED glows red. Transmitting LED flashes orange slowly. Scanning LED flashes orange rapidly. None LED glows orange. 10 No voice is being transmitted or received on the traffic channel after a call is established. Within such period, you can hold down the PTT key to talk.
Basic Operations ■ Switching the Channel Mode This radio can operate in either digital or analog conventional mode. Each channel can be programmed as either analog or digital channel via the CPS. If the current zone includes a mixture of analog and digital channels, you may quickly switch between digital and analog through the Channel Selector knob.
Digital Conventional Functions and Operations ■ Call Group Call To ensure that your speech is clear, keep the microphone 2.5 to 5 cm from your mouth. A group call refers to a call from an individual radio to a group of radios. Private Call Making a Group Call A private call is a call from an individual radio to another individual radio. In standby mode, hold down the PTT key to make a group call to the group call contact preset for the current channel.
Digital Conventional Functions and Operations Rx Group List ■ With this option, you can receive multiple group calls on a digital channel. A Rx group list contains a maximum of 32 group contacts. You can set up to 32 Rx group lists using the CPS, each of which can be associated with a digital channel. Color code is used to identify a system. Users who wish to communicate with each other are assigned with the same color code.
Analog Conventional Functions and Operations ■ Calls on Analog Channels To transmit on an analog channel, hold down the PTT key and speak into the microphone. To receive, release the PTT key. ■ CTCSS/CDCSS Type This option allows you to configure the current channel with a specific Rx CTCSS/CDCSS type. When the radio receives the signal, it will distinguish whether the received signal is CTCSS or CDCSS, and check out whether it matches the predefined CTCSS/CDCSS for the current channel before processing.
Optional Accessories The following items are the main optional accessories for the product. Consult your local dealer for more other accessories.
Troubleshooting Phenomena The radio cannot be powered on. Solution Analysis The battery may be improperly installed. Remove the battey and attach it again. The battery may run out. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirty or damaged battery contacts. Clean the battery contacts. If the problem cannot be solved, contact your dealer or authorized service center for inspection and repair. The radio may not detect signals from the base station.
Limited Warranty What This Warranty Covers and for How Long Shenzhen Excera Technology Co., Ltd. warrants the Excera manufactured products listed below against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as scheduled below: EP8000 Digital Portable Radios Two Years Accessories Six Months How to Get Warranty Service You must provide a completely filled warranty card, purchase invoice, and receipt in order to get warranty services.
Warranty Card Purchase Information Customer Name: Customer Phone: Please tear from the Dotted line Customer Address: Purchase Date: Radio Information Model Number: Serial Number: Note: ● ● ● This warranty card applies to after-sale and maintenance services for the product and accessories described above. You must provide this warranty card and purchase invoice in order to get warranty services. The Company does not assume liability for damages caused by human factors.
