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- Page 1 19-1205.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:30 AM Cat. No. 19-1205 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. BTX-124 VHF FM Business Band Transceiver with CTCSS...
- Page 2 19-1205.fm Page 2 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:30 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack BTX-124 VHF FM Business Band Transceiver with CTCSS is a portable, two-way business radio service transceiver that you can carry al- most anywhere. The transceiver is com- pact and light, making it an ideal choice for your business needs.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
19-1205.fm Page 3 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:30 AM CONTENTS FCC Regulations ... 4 FCC License Required ... 4 FCC Part 90 Rules ... 4 Preparation ... 6 Charging the Battery Pack ... 6 Checking the Battery Power ... 7 Using the Belt Clip ... -
Page 4: Fcc Regulations
19-1205.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:30 AM FCC REGULATIONS FCC LICENSE REQUIRED The Federal Communications Commis- sion (FCC) requires you to have a li- cense before operate transceiver. Unless you qualify to oper- ate on the supplied frequencies, you must apply for a frequency through the PCIA (Personal Communication Indus- try Association), a non-profit organiza-... - Page 5 19-1205.fm Page 5 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:30 AM • You must use this transceiver only for the commercial use of your busi- ness, and only when other commer- cial channels (such telephone) are either not available or not practical. •...
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Page 6: Preparation
19-1205.fm Page 6 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:30 AM PREPARATION Before you use the transceiver, you must be properly licensed by the FCC. If you are licensed to use one or both of the supplied frequencies, you can im- mediately use the transceiver. If you are licensed on different frequen- cies, your local RadioShack store must send the transceiver to an authorized... - Page 7 19-1205.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:30 AM battery pack, then connect the charger to a standard AC outlet. ILLUSTRATION...
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Page 8: Checking The Battery Power
19-1205.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:30 AM Note: Charging time is 14 to 16 hours. Cautions: • To prevent permanent battery power loss, never charge the batteries in an area where the temperature is above about 80°F. The charger does not operate at all at tempera- tures below 32°F or above 113°F. -
Page 9: Connecting An Antenna
19-1205.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:30 AM CONNECTING AN ANTENNA Attach the flexible antenna to the anten- na jack on top of the transceiver. Place the antenna connector’s slots over the antenna jack’s tabs, squeeze the base of the antenna, and push down and turn the connector until the antenna locks into place. -
Page 10: Operation
19-1205.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:30 AM OPERATION 1. Turn clockwise to turn on the transceiver. ILLUSTRATION 2. Select Channel A or B using the switch on the top of the CHANNEL transceiver. ILLUSTRATION 3. To conserve battery power, set . -
Page 11: Why Use Ctcss
19-1205.fm Page 11 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:30 AM WHY USE CTCSS? CTCSS (Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System) helps eliminate inter- ference between different users of the same frequency. When CTCSS is turned on, the transceiver transmits a selected tone with your transmission. This tone is too low for you to hear, but other transceivers can detect it. -
Page 12: Additional Fcc Regulations
19-1205.fm Page 12 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:30 AM ADDITIONAL FCC REGULATIONS The Business Radio Service is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Communica- tions Commission (FCC). Any adjustments or alterations that would alter the perfor- mance of the transceiver so it no longer meets the original FCC type acceptance or would change the frequency-determining method are strictly prohibited. -
Page 13: Maintenance
19-1205.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:30 AM MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack BTX-124 VHF FM Business Band Transceiver with 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. -
Page 14: Specifications
19-1205.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:30 AM SPECIFICATIONS Transmitter Frequency Coverage ... 150.775 to 155.985 MHz Frequency Tolerance ... ±1.5 kHz Modulation Type ... FM Modulation Distortion ... 9% CTCSS Tone Deviation ... ±0.8 kHz Maximum Deviation ... ±5 kHz Minimum Operating Voltage ... - Page 15 19-1205.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:30 AM Factory Defaults Channel A 154.600 MHz Channel B 154.570 MHz 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 General Power Supply 8.4 Volts DC Antenna Length 163 mm Dimensions (HWD) Inches (65 160 mm) Weight 14.66 oz (416 g)
- Page 16 19-1205.fm Page 16 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:30 AM NOTES Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.