PREFACE Thank you for purchasing the ATR-22 Amateur Portable Radio from Amcrest Radio US, the official Amcrest distributor in the United States. The ATR-22 is a two way radio that incorporates the latest in advanced technology and high quality production. This intuitive radio will help you deliver instant and reliable communications with the utmost efficiency.
Table of Contents ..........................................1 Preface ........................................ 2 Safety Information ....................................5 Getting Started....................................6 Initial Setup ..................................... 6 What’s In the Box ..................................6 Assembly ..................................... 7 Charging and Battery Maintenance ............................10 Getting to Know the Radio ................................13 Radio Overview ..................................
Do not modify or alter the radio for any reason. Use only AMCREST supplied or AMCREST approved batteries and chargers. Do not use a radio that has a damaged antenna. Contact with a damaged antenna may result in a minor burn.
Getting Started Initial Setup What’s In the Box This radio comes shipped with the following accessories in the box: Antenna Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Charging Cable & Adapter Wrist Strap Belt Clip Optional Accessories Car Charging Cable & Adapter Speaker Microphone Attachment...
Assembly Antenna This device is fitted with a Male SMA connector. To mount the antenna (Female SMA Connector), align the two connectors and turn the antenna clockwise until it stops. When installing the antenna, install it by holding the base and turning.
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Battery Before attaching or removing the battery make sure the device is turned off by turning the power/volume knob all the way counter-clockwise. Installation To attach the battery, ensure the battery is parallel and in good contact with the aluminum chassis. The battery bottom is about 1 to 2 centimeters below the bottom of the device’s body.
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External Headset Plug the external micro-headset connector into the jack of ‘SP & MIC’ of the device as shown in the figure on the right. http://www.amcrest.com...
Charging and Battery Maintenance Charging the Battery Follow the steps below to set up and use the charger: Plug the end of the power adapter into the charger base. Plug the power adapter into an electrical wall socket. Place the device or battery in the charging slot on the charger.
Battery Maintenance The battery for the device comes uncharged from the factory. Please charge it for at least four to five hours before starting to use the device. • Use only batteries that are approved by the original manufacturer.
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If the battery has become wet, remove it from the device, dry with a towel, and put it in a plastic bag that contains a handful of dry rice. Tie the bag up and let it sit overnight. The rice should absorb any remaining moisture in the battery.
Getting to Know the Device Device Overview LED Indicator – The LED indicator shows red when transmitting Channel Selector – Rotate to select a channel. There are 16 channels to select from. Power Switch/Volume Control – Turn clockwise to switch the device ON. Rotate further to adjust the volume and make it louder.
Accessory Jack The accessory jack on the Amcrest ATR-22 is a Kenwood compatible two pin design. The Kenwood 2-pin connector has one 3.5mm TRS plug, and one 2.5mm TS plug, with 12mm of space in between. To attach accessories such as headsets, speaker, microphones, or USB PC cables, align the connectors and push the plugs in fully.
Basic Use Power and Volume Before the power is turned on, ensure that the battery and antenna are both attached, as described in the Initial Setup section. Turning the Unit On/Off To turn the unit on, rotate the volume/power knob clockwise until a “click” sound is heard. If the device powers on correctly, there should be an audible double beep.
Advanced Functions and Features Squelch Level The purpose of the Squelch function is to mute the speaker when no signals are present (Squelch OFF). With the squelch level correctly set, sound can only be heard when receiving signals (Squelch ON). The squelch level can be adjusted via PC software.
Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) VOX eliminates the need to manually press the [PTT] button to begin transmitting. The VOX circuitry senses audio input in the microphone, and automatically begins transmitting. To use VOX, an optional headset must be used with the device.
Monitor The device’s monitor function can be used when no signals are being received. This function mutes the speaker so that background noise is cancelled out. To turn off the squelch monitor press and hold the [MONI] button. Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) The Busy Channel Lockout function on the device prevents interference with other transmissions.
Technical Specifications GENERAL Specification Value Frequency Range (MHz) 400 – 470 MHz RF Rated Power ≤ 5W Channel Capacity Operational Voltage 3.7 V Dimensions 115mm X 60mm X 33mm Weight 150g http://www.amcrest.com...
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE WARRANTY CERTIFICATE Brand: Model no.: Serial no.: Name of purchaser: Address: City: Zip code: Province/State: Tel no.: Seal and name of the dealer: Date of purchase: WARNING: Warranty is valid provided it is complete and properly filled in legibly and clearly present the seal and name of the dealer and have attached the bill proof of purchase of equipment.
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The device described in this Certificate is guaranteed for a period of TWO YEARS from the date of sale to the final user. This Warranty Certificate is unique and not transferable and may not be reissued. Substitution of the product, or any product component thereof shall not extend the guarantee.
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