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Procurement and use of this device is a behavior setting and using radio station that should
be approved legally for establishing a station and authorized with a radio station license.
During use, operate this device in accordance with items permitted in the radio station
license. Setting and using radio stations without authorization and interfering with radio
services, not to work as licensed and other behaviors in violation of regulations in the radio
administration act will be administratively punished by the radio administration authority.
Serious violation of radio usage would even offend against article 288 of "Criminal Law" or
article 28 of "Public Security Punishment" that would be sentenced to fixed-term
imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention or public surveillance and
also be subject to fine, or subject to fine alone or be punished with "administrative
detention" by a public security bureau.
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Applicable model
FM digital two-way radio
Need-to-Know
The government decree forbids use of a radio transmitter without authorization within the
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territorial jurisdiction.
Security: it is important that a user fully understands general risks using a two-way radio.
Apply for frequency point to local radio management committee before using a two-way radio.
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Illegal operation may be subject to fine or arrestment.
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Repair is only allowed to be conducted by a specialist.
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  • Page 1 Bulletin 示 Bulletin 告 Procurement and use of this device is a behavior setting and using radio station that should be approved legally for establishing a station and authorized with a radio station license. During use, operate this device in accordance with items permitted in the radio station license.
  • Page 2 Warnings: Explosive environments (gas, dust or smoke) The product is prohibited to be used in following environments, including but not limited to: 1. Do not use the product in the therapy area and ward of a hospital; 2. Do not use the product on the airplane; 3.
  • Page 3: Unpack And Inspection

    Unpack and Inspection Note: Following unpacking notes are only for distributors or dealers. Please take the two-way radio out of the package carefully. It is recommended to check accessories according to the following checklist before discarding its package. If any item is missed or damaged, please immediately submit a claim letter to the carrier.
  • Page 4: Installation Of Accessories

    Belt clip Operating manual Desktop charger Battery Installation of Accessories Warning! ● Do not make battery contacts short circuited; do not put the battery into fire; It is at risk of explosion. Do not try to remove the housing for battery pack. Do not install the battery pack in a dangerous environment.
  • Page 5 radio till it stops. Turn the antenna anti-clockwise to remove it. n Installation/Removal of Belt Clip Please use 2 pieces 3*4mm screw to fix the belt clip . n Installation of hand strap Penetrate the lanyard to the loop on the right and back of your two-way radio.
  • Page 6 n Installation/Removal of Battery Pack Align two catching grooves on the top of the battery pack with two corresponding grooves on the bottom of your two-way radio, and then press the lower battery pack till a "click" sounds and the battery pack is locked by the latch on the bottom and back of your two-way radio.
  • Page 7: Charging Steps

    The battery pack, after repeated charging and discharging, will deteriorate its capacity. Even if the battery is left unused, it may also be deteriorated (capacity deteriorated). Charging the lithium battery pack in a shaded and dry place (lower than 25℃) may charge the battery to the best capacity.
  • Page 8 If the battery is exceptional due to deformation or any reason, please remove it from the charger or your two-way radio and discard it. Use the specific charger! ● The charger is specifically designed for this model providing more scientific, reasonable, secure and reliable charging.
  • Page 9: About The Product

    About the Product Power switch/Volume controller ① Turn the switch clockwise to power on your two-way radio; rotate the controller to adjust volume. Turn the switch anti-clockwise to power off. ② LED indicator 1. Light red for TX. 2. Light green for RX. 3.
  • Page 10 alert tone. 2. If your two-way radio is establishing connection, your two-way radio will give disconnection signal when switching channels. ④ Orange key Allow a user to change setting. (see below) ⑤ PTT PTT (Press to talk) On ⑥ Key 1 Allow a user to change setting.
  • Page 11 13. Device Disable: enable device disable function. 14. Remote Monitor: enable remote monitor function. 15. Repeater/Talkaround: enable connection mode of your two-way radio switching between repeater and talkaround. 16. Scan On/Off: switch scan on/off. 17. Message: send edited message or quick message. 18.
  • Page 12: Basic Operations

    Back key Return key Numeric keypad Input letters and numbers Basic Operations LCD Icons High power/low power PTT Mode Talkaround mode Repeater mode Multichannel mode Address List Private Call Group Call All Call Scan Zone Message Call Log Settings Keypad lock Connect authentication Missed Unread...
  • Page 13 Power On/Off Turn the Power switch/Volume controller clockwise to power your two-way radio on. Intro Screen Turn the Power switch/Volume controller anticlockwise to power your two-way radio off. Adjust Volume Turn the Power switch - Volume controller to adjust the volume: clockwise to increase volume and anti-clockwise to reduce volume.
  • Page 14: Introduction To Operations

    When the channel you are using is called, LED lights green. This call can be heard only when a correct code is received. After receiving the signal, your two-way radio will display Rx frequency and the number of calling party. RX status: Notes: Call 1 is a call initiated in form of group call by the calling party...
  • Page 15 View number: view ID number of a contact in the address list. ● Edit name: rename a contact in the address list. ● Edit number: modify a number in the address list. ● Ring tone: select tone 1-19 or leave it unselected. ●...
  • Page 16 Device disable: allow a user to send "kill" command to the target two-way radio via menu. If the ● device is lost or stolen, a user can use this function to disable the device. However, this device will continue monitoring air interface to receive its "kill" command at any time. (remote key is required for this operation) Delete: delete unwanted contacts from the address list.
  • Page 17 Edit number: modify a group call number in the address list. ● ③ All Call Type When the member type of the selected address list is all call, you can perform following operations: Originate all call ● View number: view all call ID in the address list. ●...
  • Page 18 You can manually input call type as private call or group call ( is a delete key) When the call type is set to private call, press OK and you can select call alert, device detection, remote monitor and device enable; when group call is selected, press OK key and then PTT for TX. 2.
  • Page 19 3. Zone Your two-way radio supports up to 50 zones that can be selected by the left and right keys. When a specific zone is selected, and OK key is pressed, the screen prompts you with "zone saved" message. After about 1 second, the screen returns to the saved zone option. 4.
  • Page 20 ④ Sent "Sent" box can store up to 10 messages. When this box is full, the message icon will flash and the earliest message will be overwritten. In the "Sent" box, press OK key for view and press this key again to forward, delete, re-send or edit the sent message; press the right key to delete all message in the outbox.
  • Page 21 Press OK key to view answered call log. An answered call number can be stored into the address list or directly deleted or all deleted. ③ Outgoing Allow a user to view last 10 call numbers originated by this user and for easy re-dialing. A user can access the call log via menu.
  • Page 22 ● Connection Mode: PTT mode: in this mode, the digital two-way radio will receive and transmit signals in form of connection mode of the analog two-way radio. Talkaround mode: in this mode, the two-way radio performs TX and RX in the same frequency. Repeater mode: in this mode, the two-way radio performs TX and RX in different frequencies.
  • Page 23 Keypad locked: allow a user to enable or disable keypad lock via menu. ● LED indicator: allow a user to enable or disable all indicators via menu. ● Squelch level: this function is used to increase the SQ level when interference from surroundings is ●...
  • Page 24 ② Device Information Allow a user to view related device information. Battery status: allow a user to view battery status and know battery usage and charge the battery ● when necessary. My number: allow a user to view his/her ID number, which is same as device ID. ●...
  • Page 25 GPS data: view GPS data. ●...
  • Page 26: Technical Indicators

    Technical Indicators General Frequency range UHF:400-470 MHz VHF:136-174 MHz Total number of channels Number of zones Channel spacing 6.25KHz Operating voltage DC 7.5V (±20%) Battery capacity 2300mAh Average battery operating time (5/5/90) 22 hours (with GPS disabled) Frequency stability 1.5ppm ±...
  • Page 27 Statement We have done our best to make the content of this manual accurate and complete. If you have any question, please contact us immediately. We will instantly reply to you in details. Due to the rapid development of wireless communication technology, we reserve the rights to change the d esign and specifications of the product without notice, please understand.

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