Freecom FC-300 User Manual

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FC-300

Portable Two-Way Radio

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Page 1 FREECOM FC-300 Portable Two-Way Radio...
Page 2 User Guide INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing our two-way radios. Combined the latest technology along with a sturdy mechanical frame, our radios provide cost- effective communications for the people who need to stay in touch with the working team such as retail stores, restaurants, campuses and schools, construction sites, manufacturing, shows and...
Page 3 professional technicians.  Please use the standard battery pack and charger in order not to destroy the radio. Do not expose the radio to sunlight for a long  time, nor put it near the heat, nor use it in a high temperature environment.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Unpack check equipment………………………………01 Standard supplied accessories………………………………01 Preparation…………………... ………………………………01 Charging battery pack... ………………………………01 Install/Uninstall battery pack…………………………02 Install antenna……………. ……………………………….03 Install belt clip…………………….. ……………………….03 Install speaker/microphone cover…………………... …….04 Install external speaker/microphone……………….. …….04 Getting familiar……………………………………………….05 Basic operation……………………………………………….06...
Page 5 Detail function description…………………………………..07 Squelch…………………………………………………….0 Scan………………………………………………………...0 Busy channel lock-out (BCLO) ……………………………..08 Time-out timer (TOT) ……………………………………..08 Battery save………………………………………………...08 battery warning………………………………………08 CTCSS DCS…………………………………………….09 Specifications………………………………………………..10 Trouble shooting……………………………………………..11 Warranty information………………………………………...13...
Page 7: Equipment
Unpack Check Equipment Carefully unpack the radio packing. We suggest that you check the following items before you throw away the packing materials. Standard Supplied Accessories ITEM Radio Transceiver Li-ion Battery Pack Rubber Antenna Desktop Charger AC Adaptor Belt Clip Kit User Guide Preparation Charging the battery pack...
Page 8 shipped. Please charge them before use. Initially charging the battery pack after purchase or extended storage(longer than 2 months) will not bring the battery pack to its greatest capacity or its normal charge, which can be done only after repeatedly charging and discharging for two or three times.
Page 9: Install/Uninstall The Battery
5. Now the charger LED blinks RED and it is charging. 6. After about 4 hours of charging and charger LED turns to GREEN, remove the battery or radio from desk charger. 7. Unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. ...
Page 10: Install Antenna
 Install antenna Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the radio by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise firmly.  Install belt clip If desired, attach the belt clip using the two supplied screws.
Page 11: Install External Speaker/Microphone
location during continuous transmission.  Install speaker/microphone cover If you are not using external speaker/microphone, please keep the jacks cover installed. Note: To keep the transceiver water resistant, you must cover the speaker/microphone jacks with the supplied cover.  Install external speaker microphone...
Page 12 Plug the speaker / microphone into the sock of speaker / microphone. Note: The radio water resistant will be invalid when using the speaker / microphone.
Page 13: Getting Familiar
Getting Familiar...
Page 14 1. Power/Volume Knob Turn the knob clockwise to power on the radio, turn it counterclockwise fully to power off, and rotate to adjust the volume. 2. Indicator Light Light shows RED while transmitting. Light shows GREEN while receiving. Lights coruscate if the battery volume is low when transmitting.
Page 15: Basic Operation
background noise; release to return to normal operation. Basic Operation Turn the power/volume knob clockwise. You will hear a beep and speech to indicate the transceiver is ON. Turn the power/volume knob counterclockwise to shut off the transceiver. A beep sounds. Press and hold monitor button to listen to audio level while rotating the power/volume knob.
Page 16: Detail Function
Release the PTT button to receive. Note: When the battery pack voltage becomes too low, transmit will stop and LED will brink red. Detail Function Description  Squelch Squelch allows you to mute the background noise when no signal is being received. Not only does the Squelch system make “standby”...
Page 17: Busy Channel Lock-Out (Bclo)
scanned. The radio will keep working in that channel until the signal is disappeared. After 5 seconds, it will continue scanning. To start the channel scan, adjust the channel knob to channel 16, the GREEN status LED flashes. If a signal is received on the adjusted channel, the GREEN status LED lights up, the radio set remains adjusted to the corresponding channel until the...
Page 18: Time-Out Timer
press PTT button. Release PTT button to stop alarming and return to standby state.  Time-Out Timer (TOT) TOT prevents any caller from using a channel for an extended period of time. If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time set by your dealer, (The setting option has OFF/1-10 minutes), the radio will stop transmitting and a beep tome will sound.
Page 19: Dcs
battery needs to be recharged or replaced. While operating the radio, if the battery power becomes low, an alert tone will sound and the LED indicator will brink RED. The transceiver will stop transmit. Replace or recharge the battery pack. ...
Page 20: Specifications
Specifications General Frequency Range 400-470 MHz Channel Capacity 16 Channels Channel Bandwidth 12.5 kHz / 25 kHz Operating Voltage 7.4 V DC Dimensions (H x W x D) 134 x 57 x 35 mm...
Page 21 Weight with battery 250 g Transmitter RF Output Max. 7 Watts Frequency Stability < 1.5 ppm -36 dBm for f <1 GHz, Spurious & Harmonics -30 dBm for f > 1GHz FM Hum & Noise 36 dB / 40 dB Modulation Deviation ±2.5 kHz / 5 kHz Adjacent Channel Power...
Page 22: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Reasons and Potential Solutions Recharge or replace the battery pack; No Power Extreme operating temperatures may affect battery life. Confirm CTCSS/DCS is set; Frequency or CTCSS/DCS may be in use; Hearing other Change settings: either change noises or frequencies or CTCSS/DCS on all conversation on...
Page 23 Radio settings might not be matching Audio quality up correctly. Double check not good frequencies, CTCSS/DCS and enough bandwidths to make sure they are identical in all radios. Steel and/or concrete structures, heavy foliage, buildings or vehicles decrease range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission;...
Page 24 Interference Eliminator Code and bandwidth settings; Recharge, replace and/or reposition batteries; Obstructions and operating indoors, or in vehicles, may interfere, change location; Verify that the radio is not in Scan. Radios are too close, they must be at Heavy static or least seven feet apart;...
Page 25: Warranty Information
Check the charger’s LED indicators to see if the battery has a problem. Warranty Information...
Page 26 Warranty Period 2 years from date of purchase. Note: Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase will be required to valid warranty claim. Warranty Exclusions This warranty will not apply in relation to: Failure to provide a proof of purchase ...
Page 27 stated in the manufacture’s user guide. More warranty relative information please read our Warranty Policy on www.samradios.com.

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