Radio Shack BTX-123 Owner's Manual
Radio Shack BTX-123 Owner's Manual

Radio Shack BTX-123 Owner's Manual

Business band transceiver

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Cat. No. 19-1204
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
BTX-123
Business Band Transceiver

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  • Page 1 Cat. No. 19-1204 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. BTX-123 Business Band Transceiver...
  • Page 2 FEATURES riety of voice levels to ensure an un- Your RadioShack BTX-123 Busi- ness Band Transceiver is a porta- derstandable transmission. ble, two-way business radio service transceiver that you can carry al- 3-Color Receive/Transmit/Battery most anywhere. The crystal-con- Low Indicator — lights green when...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS FCC Regulations ....................4 FCC License Required ................4 FCC Part 90 Rules ..................5 Additional FCC Regulations ..............6 Preparation ....................... 7 Powering the Transceiver ................7 Installing/Removing the Battery Pack ..........7 Charging the Battery Pack ..............7 Connecting the Antenna ................
  • Page 4: Fcc Regulations

    FCC Regulations This transceiver is intended for use • Apply for a frequency through the PCIA unless you are already in the operation of commercial activ- ities, educational, philanthropic, or qualified to operate on the sup- ecclesiastical institutions, and hos- plied frequency.
  • Page 5: Fcc Part 90 Rules

    If you do not have access to a fax • You must always yield the oper- ating frequency to communica- machine, you can call the Govern- tions that involve the safety of ment Forms Distribution Center at 1-800-418-FORM and request that life or property.
  • Page 6: Additional Fcc Regulations

    • You must keep a written record Your transceiver might cause TV or radio interference even when it is op- of any maintenance or modifica- tion made to the transceiver, erating properly. determine and you must make this record whether your transceiver is causing available for inspection upon the interference, turn off your trans- ceiver.
  • Page 7: Preparation

    PreparATION Charging the Battery Pack Powering the Transceiver You power your transceiver using You must charge the battery pack the supplied rechargeable battery using the supplied AC adapter. It pack. You must charge the battery takes about 14–16 hours to recharge pack before you use it (see “Charg- a battery pack that is fully dis- ing the Battery Pack”).
  • Page 8: Connecting The Antenna

    Follow these steps to charge the Important! At the end of a recharge- battery pack. able battery pack’s useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of properly. 1. If the battery pack is attached to Contact your local, county, or state the transceiver and the trans- hazardous waste management au- ceiver is on, turn it off.
  • Page 9: Connecting An Optional Antenna

    Follow the installation instructions 1. Align the slots around the supplied with the antenna, route the antenna’s connector with the tabs on the antenna jack on top antenna cable to the transceiver, of the transceiver. then connect it to the antenna jack. 2.
  • Page 10: Listening Safely

    Listening Safely side sounds when listening at nor- mal volume levels, they still can To protect your hearing, follow these present a traffic hazard. guidelines when you use an ear- phone or headphones: Connecting an Extension Speaker • Do not listen at extremely high In a noisy area, an extension speak- volume levels.
  • Page 11: Using An External Speaker/Microphone

    CHANGING OR ADDING Crystals Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the belt clip to the back of the trans- Your transceiver comes with a pair of ceiver with the two supplied screws crystals installed in Channel A for and washers. Then slide the belt clip operation on 154.600 MHz.
  • Page 12 Follow these steps to install crys- and its spring, place your hand tals. over PUSH TO TALK while removing the back cover. 1. Remove the battery pack and 4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to the antenna. remove all four screws from the 2.
  • Page 13: Ordering Crystals

    We recommend you only order crys- 7. Replace the two screws you removed from the battery guide tals for this transceiver through your plate, then tighten local RadioShack store. If you do screws. purchase them from another source, the following information might be 8.
  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION RECEIVING TRANSMISSIONS Notes: AND ADJUSTING SQUELCH • The BUSY/TX/BATT indicator Note: Make sure the transceiver’s on the front of the transceiver antenna is connected before you lights green when the trans- turn it on. ceiver receives a transmis- sion. 1.
  • Page 15: Transmitting

    5. If you are using the supplied antenna, hold the transceiver so the antenna is vertical. 6. Adjust VOLUME to a comfort- able listening level. 7. To conserve battery power, set RF POWER to LO. Or, if the person you are transmitting to has trouble receiving your sig- The BUSY/TX/BATT indicator on nal, set RF POWER to HI.
  • Page 16: Operational Hints

    Operational Hints Your transceiver’s range varies de- pending on factors such as position, terrain, and battery condition. Build- ings absorb transmitted signals and, if they contain metal, might com- pletely block them. Trees and heavy cloud formations have a similar ef- fect, though not as severe.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If your transceiver is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. If the transceiver still does not operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Problem Possible Causes Remedies The transceiver does The battery pack is not Attach the battery pack not work at all.
  • Page 18: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND Maintenance Your RadioShack BTX-123 Business Band Transceiver is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the transceiver so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the transceiver dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liq- uids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications Transmitter Frequency Coverage ............152.255–156.250 MHz Frequency Tolerance ................±1.5 kHz Type of Modulation ..................FM RF Power ................... 1 W (high) 0.6 W (low) Deviation ....................±5 kHz Spurious Rejection ..................45 dB Minimum Operating Voltage ..............6.5 Volts Current Drain ............
  • Page 20 Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing de- fects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WAR- RANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-...

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