SAFETY INFORMATION Your portable contains a low power transmitter. Then the Push-to-Talk button is pushed it sends out radio frequency signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In august 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held devices USE only the supplied antenna.
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The radio transmits when the PTT switch is pushed and the RED TX LED (indicator) is illuminated. • Always use SmartComm USA authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, speaker microphones, belt clips, etc). Use of any unauthorized accessories can cause the RF exposure to exceed the FCC limits.
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INDEX Introduction………………………………………………………………... Installation Battery Installation and Removal……………………………… Antenna Installation and Removal…………………………….. Transceiver Views…………………………………………………………. Transceiver Details………………………………………………………… Operation Turning Unit On……………………………………………….. Channel Selection………………………………….. Mode Selection…………………………………….. Tone Selection……………………………………… Busy Channel Lockout……………………………… Transmitter Operation………………………………………….. Procedure…………………………………………… High/Low Power Selection………………………… Time Out Timer…………………………………….. Beep………………………………………………… Battery Information General Information…………………………………………….
Transceivers. The SCV08 operates in the 136-174 MHz VHF band. The SCU08B operates in the 450-480 MHz UHF band. The SCU08 operates in the UHF band with a 4 or 1 Watt RF power output. The SCV08 operates in the VHF band with a 5 or 1 Watt RF power output.
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TRANSCEIVER VIEWS Prog Mic Speaker Antenna Jack Hi/Lo Power Antenna On/Off/Volume CH Selector Squelch Control TX/Busy Function Indicator Belt Clip Mounting Speaker Internal Battery Release Charge Jack...
TRANSCEIVER DETAILS The various controls and features are enumerated and pointed out in the views shown on page 5. ON/OFF/Volume Control-Turning this control in the clockwise direction turns the Unit On. Turning it further in the clockwise direction increases the volume. Channel Selector-This control is used to change the channel number.
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Battery- The BPSC1L -1is a rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cad) type battery. Battery Charging Jack-This jack is used to recharge the battery. The WCSC7 Wall Charger (included with the Radio) will fully charge the battery in approximately 20 hours if either the radio is turned off or the battery is removed from the Unit. Be sure to reinstall the protective plug when the Charger is disconnected.
ON CONDITION GREEN Channel is Busy (in use); or not programmed (if the channel has not been programmed a beep will be heard every four seconds) PTT is pressed; transmitter is activated Flashing RED Battery is low when PTT is pressed. CHANNEL SELECTION Rotate the CHANNEL SELECTOR switch until the knob’s pointer is at the desired channel number.
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TRANSMITTER OPERATION WARNING: In some countries, a license may be required to operate. Do Not transmit on Unlicensed channels. WARNING: Do Not operate this Unit close to electrical blasting caps, or in an explosive Atmosphere such as fuel or solvent vapors, dust, etc. PROCEDURE Select the desired channel.
BATTERY INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION The Wall Charger will fully charge the battery in approximately 20 hours. The RSC21-7 Drop-In Rapid Charger will fully charge the battery in approximately 1.5 hours. These times are dependent upon the Unit being turned off or the battery is not installed. DO NOT use any other charger or damage to the Battery may occur.
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SPECIFICATIONS (Subject to change without notice) GENERAL Number of Channels Frequency Range SCV08 136-174 MHz (VHF) SCU08 450-480 MHz (UHF) Operation Bandwidth 15 MHz (VHF); 20 MHz (UHF) Channel Spacing 30 kHz (VHF); 25 kHz (UHF) 12.5 kHz (VHF, UHF; optional) Channel Increments 2.5 kHz (VHF)
-63dBc Min (UHF) Modulation +5kHz FM Hum and Noise -40 dB Min. Audio Distortion 5% Max For service, in or out of Warranty, send Unit to SmartComm USA, Inc. 471 Ballard Drive Melbourne, FL 32935 For information, contact: Phone: 321-751-9047 Fax: 321-751-9074...
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7. This warranty applies only to SmartComm products sold by dealers within the United States and used exclusively in the United States. 8. SmartComm reserves the right to modify or change the equipment in whole or in part at any time prior to delivery 9.
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