Walkie Talkie User Guide

Introduction

This user guide provides instructions for operating your two-way radio. Please read it carefully, including the Product Safety and Important Notice section, before use.

US WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD -- Contains small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Product Overview and Components

The walkie talkie features a compact design with an antenna, LCD display, and various buttons for operation.

Key Components:

1. Antenna
2. Backlit LCD Display
3. Menu/Power Button
4. NOAA/Scan Button
5. Down/SOS Siren Button (Press and hold to activate SOS Siren function)
6. Microphone
7. Speaker
8. External Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack
9. Up/Lamp Button
10. Call/Lock Button
11. PTT (Push-to-Talk) Button
12. Lamp (Flashlight)
13. Wrist Strap Connection
14. Belt Clip
15. Battery Compartment
16. Battery Door Latch

[Diagram showing the front and back of the walkie talkie with numbered components.]

Product Features

• 22 Channels
• 10 Channel NOAA All Hazards Radio
• Weather Alert
• 137 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS codes / 99 DCS codes)
• Hands-Free Operation (VOX)
• Scan Function (Channels, privacy codes)
• Backlit LCD Display
• Call Alert (Ten selectable tones)
• Button Lock
• SOS Siren
• Speaker/Microphone/Jack/Charge Jack
• Roger Beep (Selectable On/Off)
• Battery/Power Saver
• Keystroke Tones
• Battery Level Indicator
• Low Battery Audible Alert
• Auto Squelch
• Belt Clip

Backlit LCD Display Indicators:

[Diagram of the LCD display with numbered indicators.]

1. Battery Level Indicator
2. VOX Icon
3. Scan Icon
4. Roger Beep Icon
5. Lock Icon
6. Low Power Icon
7. DCS/CTCSS Icons
8. Weather Icon
9. Weather Alert Icon
10. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers
11. Power Saver Icon
12. Channel Numbers
13. Receive/Transmit Icon
14. Key Tone Icon

Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions.

Product Features Table

Installing Batteries

To install or replace batteries:

1. Remove the belt clip by pulling the tab and sliding it up.
2. Pull the battery door lock tab up to release the battery cover. Insert 3 "AA" batteries.
3. Put the battery cover back into place. Snap the lock tab and belt clip back into place.

Important Battery Notes:

• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

[Diagram showing the process of opening the battery compartment and inserting batteries.]

Quick Start

[Headset icon]

1. Press and hold the Menu/Power button to turn on your radio.
2. Press the Menu button, then use the Up or Down button to select a channel.
3. Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate.
4. Press and hold the PTT button while speaking into the microphone.
5. When finished talking, release the PTT button and listen for a response.

Turning on Your Radio

Press and hold the Menu/Power button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on. Your radio is now in Standby mode, ready to receive transmissions. The radio remains in Standby mode except when the PTT, Call, or Menu/Power buttons are pressed.

Battery Status

Battery Low Indicator:

When battery power is low, the final bar in the Battery Low icon will blink, and an audible tone will sound twice before the radio shuts off. Batteries should be replaced or recharged (if using rechargeable batteries).

[Diagram showing the "Battery Low" indicator on the LCD.]

The radio will display a flashing battery icon while charging. [Charging indicator icon.]

Charging Radios:

To charge a radio, insert the connector directly into the charge jack located on the bottom of the radio. The radio will display a flashing battery icon while charging. It is recommended to turn the radio off while charging.

Auto Battery Save

If there are no transmissions within 3 seconds, the radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode, and the Power Saver icon will be displayed. This does not affect the radio's ability to receive incoming transmissions.

Communicating with Another Person

1. Press and hold the PTT button.
2. Speak in a normal voice with the microphone approximately two inches (2.5-5 cm) from your mouth.
3. Release the PTT button when finished talking and listen for a response.

You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing the PTT button. Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate.

[Diagram illustrating communication steps.]

To Select a Channel

With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by pressing the Menu button and then using the Up or Down button. Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate.

[Diagram showing channel selection on the LCD.]

Listening for a Response

Release the PTT button to receive incoming transmissions. Your radio is always in Standby mode when the PTT or Call buttons are not pressed.

[Icon indicating listening mode.]

To Adjust Volume

Press the Up or Down button while in standby mode. A double beep sound indicates the minimum and maximum volume levels (1 through 8).

[Diagram showing volume level adjustment on the LCD.]

Flashlight

The radio is equipped with a flashlight function for convenience in the dark. Press and hold the "LAMP" button to turn the flashlight on. Press and hold the "LAMP" button again to turn it off.

[Diagram showing the flashlight function.]

Call Button

Press and release the Call button. The other person will hear a two-second call tone, used to establish voice communications. Refer to page 8 for selecting between ten call tone settings.

[Diagram showing the Call button.]

Lock Function

The Lock function disables the Channel Up, Channel Down, and Menu/Power buttons to prevent accidental operation. To turn the lock on or off, press and hold the Call/Lock button for two seconds. A double beep confirms the action. The Lock icon [Lock icon] will be displayed when the lock is active.

[Diagram illustrating the Lock function and Lock icon.]

Scrolling Through the Menu Function

You can select or enable preferred features by scrolling through the Menu function. The radio features are displayed in a predetermined order:

• Set channels
• Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
• Set DCS Privacy Codes
• Set Vox Sensitivity/Off
• Set Call Tones 1-10
• Set Roger Beep On/Off
• Set Key Tones On/Off

[Diagram showing the menu scrolling process.]

Privacy Codes

Your radio uses two advanced coded squelch systems: CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) with 38 privacy codes and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) with 99 privacy codes, totaling 137 Privacy Codes. These systems help reduce interference. Either system can be used on all channels, but not both simultaneously on the same channel.

To communicate using a privacy code, both radios must be set to the same channel and the same privacy code system and number. The radio remembers the last selected privacy code system and number for each channel. Privacy code 00 allows all signals to be heard.

Set CTCSS Privacy Codes

To select a CTCSS privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press the Menu/Power button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers next to the channel number flash on the display.
2. Use the Up or Down button to select a privacy code. Hold the button for faster scrolling.
3. When your desired CTCSS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:
   • Press the Menu/Power button to save the new setting and proceed to other functions.
   • Press the PTT button to return to Standby mode.

[Diagram showing CTCSS privacy code selection.]

Set DCS Privacy Codes

To select a DCS privacy code:

1. After selecting a channel, press the Menu/Power button until the DCS icon appears and the small numbers (01 through 99) flash on the display.
2. Use the Up or Down button to select a DCS privacy code. Hold the button for faster scrolling.
3. When your desired DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of the following:
   • Press the Menu/Power button to save the new setting and proceed to other functions.
   • Press the PTT button to return to Standby mode.

[Diagram showing DCS privacy code selection.]

Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)

In VOX mode, your radio can be used hands-free. It automatically transmits when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to match your voice volume and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.

The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed with "VOX" and a number (1-3), where 3 is most sensitive and 1 is least sensitive. [Diagram showing VOX sensitivity display.]

To adjust sensitivity:

1. Press the Up or Down button to change the setting.
2. Choose one of the following:
   • Press the Menu/Lock button to save the new setting and proceed.
   • Press the PTT button to return to Standby mode.

To turn VOX mode off:

1. Press the Menu/Lock button until the VOX icon appears on the display.
2. Press the Up or Down button to turn VOX Off. The display shows "0F".
3. Choose one of the following:
   • Press the Menu/Lock button to save the new setting and proceed.
   • Press the PTT button to save the new setting and return to Standby mode.

[Diagram showing VOX Off display.]

Ten Call Tone Settings

You can choose from ten different Call Tone Settings to transmit a call alert. To change a call tone setting:

1. Press the Menu/Power button until the letter "C" and the current call tone number (01-10) are displayed. The current call tone will sound for two seconds.
2. Use the Up or Down button to hear other call tone settings.
3. Choose one of the following:
   • Press the Menu/Power button to save the new setting and proceed.
   • Press the PTT button to return to Standby mode.

[Diagram showing Call Tone Setting display.]

Roger Beep Confirmation Tone

Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the PTT button, indicating you have finished talking and it is okay for them to speak.

To turn Roger Beep on or off:

1. Press the Menu/Power button until the Roger Beep icon is displayed. The current setting (On/Off) flashes.
2. Use the Up or Down button to select Roger Beep On or Off.
3. Choose one of the following:
   • Press the Menu/Power button to save the new setting and proceed.
   • Press the PTT button to return to Standby mode.

[Diagrams showing Roger Beep On and Off displays.]

Key Tone On/Off

When Key Tone is On, an audible tone sounds each time a button is pressed. To turn Key Tone on or off:

1. The current key tone status (On/Off) flashes.
2. Use the Up or Down button to select Key Tone On or Off.
3. Choose one of the following:
   • Press the Menu/Power button to save the new setting and proceed.
   • Press the PTT button to return to Standby mode.

[Diagrams showing Key Tone On and Off displays.]

Channel Scan

Your radio can automatically scan channels. To scan channels:

1. Press and release the Scan button until the Scan icon and channel numbers appear on the display.
2. Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning channels.

The radio ignores specific privacy codes during scanning. The Scan icon remains displayed. The radio scans all channels and stops if an incoming transmission is detected, remaining on that channel for 10 seconds. During scanning, you can:

• Press and hold the PTT button to communicate on the detected channel, then return to Standby mode.
• Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning.
• Press and hold the Scan button to return to Standby mode.

[Diagram showing Channel Scan display.]

Privacy Code Scan

Your radio can scan Privacy Codes (CTCSS 01-38 or DCS 01-99) within a single channel. Only one set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time. To scan privacy codes:

1. While in Standby mode, press and release the Scan button twice (for CTCSS) or three times (for DCS) until the relevant icon and numbers flash.
2. Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning privacy codes within the selected channel.

The Scan icon remains displayed. The radio scans privacy codes and stops if an incoming transmission is detected, remaining on that channel/privacy code for 10 seconds. During scanning, you can:

• Press and hold the PTT button to communicate on the detected channel/privacy code, then return to Standby mode.
• Press the Up or Down button to resume scanning privacy codes.

If no button is pressed within 10 seconds, scanning will automatically resume.

[Diagrams showing Select Channel and Scan Privacy Codes displays.]

NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels

You can use your radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area. To listen:

1. Press and hold the NOAA button until the All Hazards Radio icon and the selected channel are displayed.
2. Use the Up or Down button to change All Hazards Radio channels.
3. The All Hazards Radio icon remains displayed when this function is active.
4. To exit, press and hold the NOAA button until "WX" is displayed.

*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

[Diagram showing NOAA/Hazards Radio icon.]

Weather (WX) Alert Mode

Turning on the Weather Alert function allows your radio to automatically receive NOAA Hazard Alert signals and warnings. If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to Weather and other emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA.

This feature is set to OFF by default. Ensure the strongest Weather channel for your area is selected in the previous menu.

To turn Weather Alert On or Off:

1. Press the Menu/Power button until the Weather Alert icon flashes in NOAA mode. The current On/Off setting is displayed.
2. Press the Up and Down button to toggle Weather Alert On or Off.
3. Press and hold the Menu/Power button again to save the setting and exit Weather Alert Mode, returning to Standby mode.

This radio is rain resistant to JIS4 standards.

Compliance and Safety Information

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

RF Exposure Warning

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. The SAR limit adopted by the US is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue. The highest SAR value for this device type when properly worn on the body is 0.91 W/kg.

[Recycling symbol] [FCC logo] [CE logo] [RoHS logo] [WEEE symbol] [Age 0-3]