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- Page 1 19-1206.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Cat. No. 19-1206 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. BTX-127 CTCSS • VHF/FM Business Band Transceiver...
- Page 2 19-1206.fm Page 2 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Features Your RadioShack BTX-127 CTCSS • High/Low Power Switch — lets you in- crease the transmitted signal strength VHF/FM Business Band Transceiver is a to increase the transceiver’s range, or portable, two-way business radio service transceiver that you can carry almost decrease it to save battery power.
- Page 3 19-1206.fm Page 3 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Flexible Antenna — provides excellent WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire reception. or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Belt Clip — lets you attach the transceiv- er to your belt or waistband.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
19-1206.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM CONTENTS FCC Regulations ..................... 5 FCC License Required ..................5 FCC Part 90 Rules ................... 5 Additional FCC Regulations ................7 Preparation ......................8 Installing the Battery Pack ................8 Charging the Battery Pack ................9 Connecting the Antenna ................. -
Page 5: Fcc Regulations
19-1206.fm Page 5 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM FCC Regulations To receive: You enter: FCC License Required All forms and instructions 000600 This transceiver is intended for use in Form 600 instructions only 006001 the operation of commercial activities, Main Form 600 only 006002 educational, philanthropic, or ecclesiasti-... - Page 6 19-1206.fm Page 6 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM • As licensee, you are responsible for • You must not provide a service that is normally handled by tele- proper operation of all transceivers operating under your license author- phone or telegraph unless such broadcasts involve the safety of ity.
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Page 7: Additional Fcc Regulations
19-1206.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Before you operate the transceiver, Your transceiver might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating you must obtain your license. It is ille- properly. To determine whether your gal to transmit without the appropriate transceiver is causing the interference, license, which you can get by submit-... -
Page 8: Preparation
19-1206.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Preparation Installing the Battery Pack the battery pack into the compart- ment while applying slight pres- The supplied battery pack, when fully sure to the bottom of the battery charged, provides power to your trans- pack. -
Page 9: Charging The Battery Pack
19-1206.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM other end of the charger into a Charging the Battery Pack standard AC outlet. Before you use the battery pack for the first time, you must use the supplied bat- tery charger to charge it for about 12 to 14 hours to bring it to a full charge. -
Page 10: Connecting The Antenna
19-1206.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Notes: Connecting THE Antenna • A nickel-cadmium battery pack lasts Follow these steps to attach the sup- longer and delivers more power if plied flexible antenna to your trans- ceiver. you occasionally let it fully dis- charge. -
Page 11: Connecting An Optional Antenna
19-1206.fm Page 11 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Connecting an Optional Antenna Although the supplied flexible antenna provides excellent local reception, you can connect an optional external mobile illus - show belt clip antenna or outdoor base station antenna being attached to to your transceiver for better reception of transceiver with screws... -
Page 12: Listening Safely
19-1206.fm Page 12 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Listening Safely Using an External Speaker/ Microphone To protect your hearing, follow these An external speaker/microphone can guidelines when you use an earphone. make it easier to use the transceiver • Set the volume to the lowest setting when you clip it to your belt, so you do before you begin listening. -
Page 13: Setting Frequency Options
19-1206.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Setting Frequency Options About CTCSS Before you can use your transceiver, an authorized service facility must set your CTCSS helps eliminate interference transceiver to a VHF business band fre- between different users of the same quency you have a license to use. -
Page 14: Using A Ctcss Frequency
19-1206.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM CTCSS Using a CTCSS Frequency none 000000 Follow these steps to set your transceiv- 67.0 000001 er to a CTCSS frequency and then acti- vate or deactivate CTCSS. 71.9 000010 1. Turn VOLUME fully counterclock- 74.4 000011 wise to make sure power is turned... - Page 15 19-1206.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM (up). To deactivate the code, set the CTCSS switch to 0 (down). 162.2 011010 6. Replace the battery compartment cover. 167.9 011011 173.8 011100 179.9 011101 186.2 011110 192.8 011111 203.5 100000 210.7 100001...
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Page 16: Operation
19-1206.fm Page 16 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Operation Note: You can only communicate with 3. To conserve battery power, slide HI/LO to LO. If the person you another transceiver that is using the same channel and/or the same CTCSS transmit to has trouble receiving your signal, slide HI/LO to HI. -
Page 17: Operational Hints
19-1206.fm Page 17 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Operational Hints Your transceiver’s range varies depend- ing on factors such as position, terrain, and battery condition. Buildings absorb transmitted signals and, if they contain metal, might completely block the sig- nals. -
Page 18: Care And Maintenance
19-1206.fm Page 18 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Care AND Maintenance Your RadioShack BTX-127 CTCSS • VHF/FM Business Band Transceiver is an exam- ple of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your transceiver so you can enjoy it for years. -
Page 19: Specifications
19-1206.fm Page 19 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Specifications Frequency Range ..............150.775–157.740 MHz Channels ........................1 Modulation Type ....................FM Antenna Impedance ..................50 Ohm Microphone ..................Condenser Type Power Supply ............7.2V 950 mAh Ni-Cd Battery Pack Note: The supplied battery charger does not operate at temperatures below 32°F (0°C) or above 113°F (45°C). - Page 20 19-1206.fm Page 20 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized Ra- dioShack franchisees and dealers.