Menu FEATURE..................Unpacking and Checking Equipment........Radio Introduction..............Status indication............... LED Indicator................Preparation................Check Battery Power..............Basic operation................. Function Description..............Main Function Description............VOX..................... Main Technical Specifications..........
FEATURE • Frequency Range: GMRS •Dual Band, Dual Display, Dual Standby •High Power, middle power, low power switching to meet the different talking distance, save power •Up to 60 memory channels for programming frequency and other various data •Multiple display modes such as channel number, frequency, channel frequency, channel name, etc. •CTCSS/DCS, DTMF signaling reject unnecessary calls from other stations •The tail tone is eliminated to avoid the noise from the speaker after the call is over •VOX sound activated, no need to press the PTT button to talk...
Status Indicator Status Icon Icon Product Status Channel strength indicator, the more the number, the stronger the signal The current transmitting power is high power (the longest communication distance, the highest power consumption) The current transmitting power is medium power (more power saving, relatively moderate communication distance) The current transmitting power is low power (the most power saving, relatively close distance)
1.Open the earphone cover. 2.Insert the headphone plug into the headphone jack. When you don't need to use the earphones, pull out the earphone plug from the earphone hole and put on the earphone cover. When the universal interface is not used, please put on the dust cover. Do not shake the radio with the top of the antenna, otherwise it will reduce the working performance and service life of the antenna.
• Channel mode to initiate a call: After selecting a channel, press and hold the [PTT] key to initiate a call to the current channel. Speak into the microphone in a normal tone. When a call is initiated, the red LED light is always on. •...
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Step 2.5KHz In frequency mode, press ▲ / ▼ key to change the step value 5.0KHz of frequency, the value range is 2.5~50KHz 6.25KHz 10.00KHz 12.50KHz 20.0KHz 25.0KHz 50.0KHz Tx Power High High power transmission Middle Medium power transmission Low power transmission Power save Turn off power saving mode Turn on power saving mode...
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Time scan Scan Mode Carrier scan Search mode scan Press PTT to not send ID code PTT-ID Press PTT to send ID code (ID code is set by frequency writing software) Release PTT to send ID code ID code is sent when you press and release the PTT button BOTH MDF-A In the channel mode of the A segment, the channel displays...
Reset Menu initialization only Menu and channel initialization SPECIAL DCS Turn off special DCS Turn on special DCS,Only the same DCS code can talk to each other Main Function Description The functions supported by the walkie-talkie are shown in the table below. Name Function Description Squelch level Squelch level adjustment is to adjust the signal strength required when receiving signal.
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If the dual-standby is enabled on this machine, the VOX function is turned off by default, and the VOX function cannot be activated. Keyboard Lock function The keyboard lock function disables the number keys to prevent you from activating a function by mistake. This radio can be set to automatic keyboard lock function, the operation is as follows: 1) In the standby mode, press the [MENU] key, the voice prompt "menu setting", enter the function menu setting;...
Main Technical Specifications Frequency Range GMRS Memory channels Frequency step 12.5kHz Input voltage 7.4 VDC Battery(standard configuration) 1800mAH(Li-Ion) Battery life (5-5-90,high power transmission) About 14 Hours Power: Consumption in standby ≤65mA Consumption in reception ≤450 mA Consumption in transmission ≤1.8 A @high power,850 mA @ low power Frequency stability ±2.5ppm Operating temperature...
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Your Retevis two-way radio has a RF Exposure Product Label. Also, your Retevis user manual, or separate safety booklet includes information and operating instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements.
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—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CE Requirements: •(Simple EU declaration of conformity) Shenzhen Retevis Technology Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of RED Directive 2014/53/EU and the ROHS Directive 2011/65/EU and the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU;...
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•When operating in front of the face, worn on the body, always place the radio in a Retevis approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn accessories is important because the use of Non-Retevis approved accessories may result in exposure levels, which exceed the IEEE/ICNIRP RF exposure limits.
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•The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible •This radio meets the RF exposure guidelines when used with the Retevis accessories supplied or designated for the product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the RF WARNING exposure guidelines and may violate regulations.
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1.This guarantee card should be kept by the user, no replacement if lost. 2.Most new products carry a two-year manufacturer’s warranty from the date of purchase. Further details, pls read http://www.retevis.com/after-sale/ 3.The user can get warranty and after-sales service as below: Contact the seller where you buy.
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