Care And Maintenance; Specifications - BellSouth 2231 Quick Start Manual

Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance . Specifications
[CAUTION
Damaged
ANTENNA'
Do not use any COMMUNICATOR that has a damaged ANTENNA. If a
damaged ANTENNA comes in contact with the skin, a minor burn may
result.
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All batteries can cause property damage andlor bodily injury such as
burns if conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains
touches exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical
circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling
any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse,
or other container with metal objects.
[ WARNING
For Vehjcles
with
an Air Bag-
Do not place your COMMUNICATOR in the area over an air bag or in
the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a
COMMUNICATOR is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air
bag inflates, the COMMUNICATOR may be propelled with great force
and cause serious injury to the occupants of vehicle.
PotentiaUy Explosive Atmospheres:
Turn your COMMUNICATOR OFF when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere, unless it is a type specifically qualified for such
use (for example, Factory Mutual Approved). Sparks in such areas could
cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
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Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and
cause an explosion.
Blasting Caps and Areas'
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn your
COMMUNICATOR OFF near electrical blasting caps or in a 'blasting
area" or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio". Obey all signs and
instructions.
NOTE: Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but
not always, clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as below
deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or
metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be
advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
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Care and Maintenance
To clean the unit, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water. Don't use
cleaner or solvents on the unit; they can har.m the case and leak inside,
causing per.manent damage. Battery contacts may be wiped with a dry,
lint-free cloth.
If the unit gets wet, tum it OFF and remove the batteries immediately.
Dry the BATTERY COMPARTMENT with a soft cloth to minimize poten-
tial water damage. leave the cover off the BATTERY COMPARTMENT
ovemight or until completely dry. Do not use the unit until completely dry.
EXPOSUre
to Radio Frequency Energy·
The design of your COMMUNICATOR, which generates radio frequency
(RF) electromagnetic energy (EME), complies with the following national
and international standards and guidelines.
The Relevant Guidelines and Standard Are"
• FCC Report and Order FCC 96-326 (August, 1996)
• American National Standards Institute (C95-1-1992)
• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP-
1986)
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNRP -1986)
To ensure optimal unit performance and to ensure that exposure to RF
energy is within the guidelines in the above standards, the following
operating procedures should be observed:
For Portable Two·wav Communicators·
• When transmitting with a COMMUNICATOR, hold the COMMUNICATOR
in a vertical position with its MICROPHONE
1
to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0
em) away from your mouth. Keep the ANTENNA at least 1 inch (2.5
em) from your head and body.
• If you wear a COMMUNICATOR on your body, ensure that the
ANTENNA is at least one inch (2.5 em) from your body when
transmitting.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility;
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic
interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise
configured for electromagnetic compatibility.
• Turn your unit OFF in any facilities where posted notices instruct you
to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment
that is sens~ive to extemal RF energy.
• Turn your unit OFF when on board an aircraft when instructed to do
so. Any use of the unit must be accordance with airline regulations or
crew instructions.
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Channels Available
22 Channels
Output ERP Power (TX)
0.5W (FCC Maximum)
Battery Life 30 Hours (typical)
Range About 2 Miles
CHANNEL TABLE
CHANNEL FREQUENCY CHANNEL FREQUENCY
NUMBER (MHz) NUMBER (MHz)
1 462.5625 12 467.6625
2 462.5875 13 467.6875
3 462.6125 14 467.7125
4 462.6375 15 462.5750 GMRS
5 462.6625 16
462.6250 GMRS
6 462.6875 17*
462.6750 GMRS
7 462.7125 18 462.5500 GMRS
8 467.5625 19 462.6000 GMRS
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467.5875 20 462.6500 GMRS
10 467.6125 21 462.7000 GMRS
11 467.6375 22
462.7250 GMRS
NOTES: 1. 'GMRS emergency channel 462.6750MHz.
2. The maximum transmission range will vary denpending on
terrain and enviroment.
Use the following channel conversion chart to communicate on the same
frequency with other GMRS and FRS/GMRS models.
BeliSouth Other Brands
All
Brands
22 Channel Models
22 Channel Models
15
Channel Models
Ch.1-7 Ch.1-7 Ch.1-7
Ch.8-14 Ch.8-14 NA
Ch.15 Ch.16 Ch.8
Ch.16 Ch.18 Ch.9
Ch.17 Ch.20 Ch.10
Ch.18 Ch.15 Ch.11
Ch.19 Ch.17 Ch.12
Ch.20 Ch.19 Ch.13
Ch.21 Ch.21
Ch.14
Ch.22 Ch.22
Ch.15
• All 15 Channel GMRS units including BeIiSouth use the same channels.
NOTE: For your convenience it is suggested that you use Channels 1
thru 14. Operation of this model on GMRS frequencies
(Channels 15 thru 22) requires a license from the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC).
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