Entel HX Series Quick Start Manual

PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE

SWITCHING ON, RECEPTION
AND SWITCHING OFF

Attaching / removing the antenna

1. To switch on, rotate the on/off/volume control
(1) on the top of the radio clockwise, you will
hear a click from the control.
A
2. When the radio has passed its diagnostic tests,
it will emit a fanfare tone.
3. The radio will enter standby mode. This is
B
indicated by the LED Amber flashing once
every 5 seconds, signalling that the radio is
ready for use.
4. Adjust the volume control (1) to select the
desired volume level.
5. Using the channel control (2) ensure that you
have the correct channel selected.
6. When receiving a valid signal, the LED will
illuminate steady green and audio will be
1. To attach, carefully align the antenna with the
emitted from the radio's speaker or audio
socket. Screw in the antenna and clockwise
accessory (if attached)
(taking care not to cross the thread) until it is
7. When finished using the radio, switch off by
seated firmly. (A)
turning the on/off/volume control (1) counter
2. To remove, unscrew the antenna clockwise until it clicks and the radio will be
switched off.
anti-clockwise. (B)

TRANSMITTING

Attaching / removing the battery pack

1. Perform steps 1 through to 5 of 'Switching On,
Reception and Switching Off.'
C
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel
and make sure it is clear.
3. When receiving a signal, wait until the signal
stops before transmitting. The radio cannot
transmit and receive simultaneously.
D
4. Press the PTT (Push To Talk) button (3) to begin
your transmission. To confirm transmission the
LED illuminates red.
1. To attach (C), locate the pegs on the bottom of
5. For best transmitted speech quality you must
the battery into the slots on the radio and pull
talk directly into the radio's microphone (5) at
the 2 latches downwards, carefully pushing the
around 4cm between your mouth and the radio.
battery into the radio. Ensure the battery is full
6. Please note: with your mouth further away, you
attached.
will transmit poor quality speech.
2. To remove (D), pull down the 2 latches
7. When the transmission is finished, release the
and carefully pull the battery away from radio.
PTT button.
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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

HX
Hereby, Entel UK Limited
Declares that the radio equipment type
HX400 V2 series is in compliance with
Directive 2014/53/EU
The full text of the EU declaration of
conformity is available at the following
internet address:
www.entel.co.uk/red
Series
Quick Start User Guide
Designed in the United Kingdom