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FR-66

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL FR-66...

  • Page 2: Display Functions

    INTRODUCTION The Alecto FR-66 is a PMR-446 Walkie-Talkie. This walkie-talkie will allow you, free of charge, to communicate with each other or with other (Alecto) walkie-talkie users whom devices meet the PMR-446 standards. The Alecto FR-66 complies with the European essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 3 FUNCTIONS antenna shoulder microp- display hone and speaker (or earpiece) con- nection PTT button this connection is not in use microphone speaker charging contacts call button power button side “up” button menu/mode button side “down” button...

  • Page 4: Installation

    Insert the radio(s) into the desktop charger to recharge the battery pack. The charge indicator light will turn red. The charging of the FR-66 units is timer-regulated. As soon as the walkie- talkies are placed into the desktop charger, the red charge indicator lights will be on and the battery pack will be recharged.

  • Page 5: Wrist Strap

    REMOTE MICROPHONE / EARPIECE: The input jack for the supplied remote microphone and earpiece can be found on the right side of the FR-66, which is covered by a rubber cap. WRIST STRAP: You can attach the wrist strap to the top of the belt clip.

  • Page 6: Switching On/Off

    OPERATION SWITCHING ON/OFF: Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to switch the FR-66 on or off. the “ON” icon will appear in the display when the walkie-talkie is activated. the “OFF” icon will appear shortly in the dis- play when you turn the device off.
  • Page 7 RECEIVING: As soon as the PTT button has been re- leased, the FR-66 is ready to receive. If the FR-66 receives a signal, the “RX” icon will appear and you will hear the signal VOLUME: Use the buttons to change the...

  • Page 8: Additional Functions

    The input jack for the supplied shoulder microphone and earpiece can be found on the right side of the FR-66, which is covered by a rubber cap. As soon as you plug it in, the in the FR-66 built-in microphone and speaker turn off.

  • Page 9: Vox Mode

    VOX MODE: In VOX mode (VOX= Voice Activated Transmission) the FR-66 automatically transmits when you speak. Push 4 times the MENU button. “VOX” will appear on your display Use the buttons to set the sensitivity level. (“OF” is off, 1 is less sensitive, 3 is highly sensitive.)

  • Page 10: Roger Beep

    STOPWATCH: enable and using the stopwatch: Press and hold the button for 4 seconds. The stopwatch display appears 4sec. Press to start counting start & stop Press again to stop the measurement. (Pressing the again will continue the counting) reset to 0000 Press to reset the digits to 00:00...

  • Page 11: Dual Watch Mode

    Select with the 2nd channel Press the PTT button to start The FR-66 will scan both channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. After more than a second when the signal has stopped, scanning will be continued Turning the dual watch mode off: Press the MENU button 12x.

  • Page 12: Auto Channel Scan

    ( = scan channel up, = scan channel down) The FR-66 will scan both channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. After more than a second when the signal has stopped, scanning will be continued...
  • Page 13 ( = scan channel up, = scan channel down) The FR-66 will scan all channels and stops if an incoming transmission is detected. After more than a second when the signal has stopped, scanning will be continued Press the PTT button to talk back.
  • Page 14 OPERATIONS SETTING CHANNEL: Press the MENU button once. The channel indicator starts to flash to select the desired channel (1-8) To confirm your setting, press the PTT button ‘1’ ~ ‘8’ SET CTCSS CODES: (*) Press the MENU button twice. The CTCSS icon will flash on the display to select the desired code (00-38) ‘00’...
  • Page 15 • the vibrate mode only works if you are being called by another FR-66 user that has a vibrate mode ; if being called by a device that has no vibrate mode, although your settings are set on “vibrating”, you will hear the call ring tone...
  • Page 16 SETTING A CALL RING-TONE: Press the MENU button 8x. “CA” will flash on the display to set the desired call ring-tone. The chosen tone sounds for review ‘01’ ~ ‘05’ To confirm your setting, press the PTT button SETTING ROGER BEEP: Press the MENU button 10x.

  • Page 17: Lock Function

    LOCK FUNCTION: To prevent accidental operation it is possible to lock your keyboard. Press the MENU button during 4 seconds 4 sec The display shows the lock key icon. MENU, are locked Press the MENU button again during 4 seconds to unlock the keyboard DISPLAY LIGHT: To set up the various functions in a dark environment, your display will illuminate by pressing MENU,...
  • Page 18 You can set a CTCSS code to prevent interference from other PMR- 446 radio’s using the same channel. The FR-66 provides also DCS codes. DCS is a digitally coded system but works the same as a CTCSS code. Because DCS is not provided on most random walkie-talkies, the chance being interfered by other users is less.
  • Page 19 FR-66 to countries outside the EU, please check the local conditions and restrictions concerning the use of PMR446 devices. Be aware that the signal of the FR-66 can also be received by other walkie-talkies or receivers and therefore your conversations can be heard by others.

  • Page 20: Radio Connection

    CTCSS or DCS code. MAINTENANCE: * Use a damp cloth to clean the FR-66. * Do not expose the FR-66 to direct sunlight and avoid placing it in moist environments. * Avoid moisture and/or sand to penetrate your device.

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating frequency: 446.00625 MHz tot 446.09375 MHz Channel spacing: 12.5 KHz Transmit power: 0,5W Power source: battery pack 4,8V (4x AAA penlites) or 4 (rechargeable) batteries Power source adapter: 9V/DC/300mA / (via adapter) Charging time: 11-12 hours Headset connection: 2.5mm, 3-polig Talk range: up to 7 kilometers...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING If the FR-66 fails to function, please check first whether it works at a different location. Does not work at all: - Check batteries and replace or charge if necessary Bad or no signal: - The batteries are weak or empty; please change the batteries - The channels or sub channels are set wrong.

  • Page 23: This Warranty Does Not Cover

    Town: Telephone: Alecto warrants the FR-66 to be free from defects in material or construction under normal use and service, for 24 months from the date of purchase. Alecto will, at it’s sole option, repair any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs will be made at no charge to the costumer.
  • Page 24 NL +31 (0) 73 6411 355 FR +32 (0) 3 238 5666 DE +49 (0) 180 503 0085 Service Aziëlaan 12 ‘s-Hertogenbosch WWW.HESDO-SERVICE.NL INFO@HESDO-SERVICE.NL Help SERVICE@ALECTO.DE NL +31 (0) 73 6411 355 FR +32 (0) 3 238 5666 DE +49 (0) 180 503 0085 v3.2...

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