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- Page 1 Contributions taken from: Miklor.com Resource Site, and Jim Unroe, KC9HI. Used by permission. All rights reserved. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE OF THE BTECH GMRS-20V2. THIS RADIO WILL DELIVER INSTANT RELIABLE COMMUNICATION. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1. – Getting Started ....................2 Unpacking and Inspecting ......................... 4 ................................. 5 GMRS-20V2: Overview of the Front Panel ..................6 Remote Speaker Jack Info ......................... 7 GMRS-20V2: Overview of the Rear Ports ..................8 Handheld Mic Keys Explanation ......................9 Handheld Mic Keys ICON Explanation ..................... - Page 3 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 3. – Basic Shortcuts and Use ..................18 Pound # Key ............................... 18 Star * Key ................................18 Turning the unit on ............................18 Turning the unit off ............................19 Adjusting the volume ............................19 Making a call ..........................
- Page 4 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 2TONE Receive Settings, Transmit Setting (Call Key) ..................27 5Tone Receive Settings, Transmit Setting (Call Key) ..................27 Scanning modes ..........................29 Time operation ..............................29 Carrier operation ............................... 29 Search operation ..............................29 SKIP Scanning Channels ........................
- Page 5 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP FCC Notice ............................54 Appendix B. - Technical specifications .................. 56 General ............................56 Receiver ................................57 Transmit ................................57 DCS table ............................58 CTCSS table ............................ 61...
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Page 6: Part I. Chapter List
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Part I. Chapter List Part one covers the basic setup and use of your mobile two-way transceiver. 1. - G HAPTER ETTING TARTED 2. - GMRS I FCC D HAPTER NFORMATION AND ECLARATION 3. -
Page 7: Chapter 1. - Getting Started
Keep the unit away from dusty, damp and wet environments • Use the correct power supply (~13.8V); do not use incorrect or higher voltage (e.g. 24V) Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your BTECH radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding... - Page 8 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP exposure of human being to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: - United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J - American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 - Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer (IEEE) C95.
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Page 9: Unpacking And Inspecting
Carefully open the box and confirm you received the items listed below. • If you find the radio or the included accessories are damaged or lost, immediately contact your dealer. What’s in the Box Power Cable (Direct Connect) GMRS-20V2 Mobile Radio Mounting Screws Mounting Bracket and Fuse Microphone... - Page 10 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP...
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Page 11: Gmrs-20V2: Overview Of The Front Panel
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP GMRS-20V2: Overview of the Front Panel... -
Page 12: Remote Speaker Jack Info
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Remote Speaker Jack Info This is the pinout of the speaker jack. It follows the TRRS wiring- you can run a cable from this jack into the AUX port on your car stereo if you desire. Then place the stereo in the AUX Input mode to hear the radio audio. -
Page 13: Gmrs-20V2: Overview Of The Rear Ports
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP GMRS-20V2: Overview of the Rear Ports... -
Page 14: Handheld Mic Keys Explanation
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Handheld Mic Keys Explanation... -
Page 15: Handheld Mic Keys Icon Explanation
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Handheld Mic Keys ICON Explanation... -
Page 16: Programming Cable Info
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Programming Cable Info PC-04 Cable available at: www.baofengtech.com/accessories Programming software available at: www.baofengtech.com/download... -
Page 17: Antenna Basics
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Antenna Basics Your Mobile Radio Kit does not include an Antenna. It is VERY Important to NOT transmit without an antenna or dummy load attached to the mobile radio. Doing so, will cause harm to the internal components of your radio. -
Page 18: Antenna Requirements
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP NMO or PL-259 Base Antennas: These antennas will normally require a base or mobile hardware kit. These kits are grounded either through drill or clamp inserts on vehicles, magnetically mounted, or available as stationary base hardware kits. - Page 19 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP An Accurate SWR Meter is a great tool to have when selecting an antenna for your needs. You can monitor and confirm that your SWR is within safe levels when setting up your radio for the first time (periodically checking SWR and your antenna set-up is advised).
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Page 20: Chapter 2. - Gmrs Information And Fcc Declaration
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 2. - GMRS Information and FCC Declaration THE BTECH GMRS-20V2 IS FCC PART 95E CERTIFIED FOR GMRS USAGE THE GMRS-20V2 REQUIRES A GMRS LICENSE TO TRANSMIT GMRS Repeaters The channels that are labeled "REPT" run through repeaters that are set up for GMRS usage. Use these channels if you have permission from those that run your local repeater for GMRS channels. -
Page 21: Fcc License Required For Gmrs Operation
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION The GMRS-20V2 operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies, which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to transmitting on all channels, which comprise of GMRS channels. -
Page 22: Gmrs Frequency Chart, Channel Guide
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP GMRS Frequency Chart, Channel Guide GMRS FREQUENCY CHART CH: Name Ch. Freq CH: Name Ch. Freq CH: Name Ch. Freq CH: Name Ch. Freq Offset 01: GMRS01* 462.56250 08: GMRS08** 15: GMRS15 462.5500 23: REPT15 462.5500... -
Page 23: Chapter 3. - Basic Shortcuts And Use
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 3. – Basic Shortcuts and Use Pound # Key Keypad Lock A short momentary press of the key enables power level adjustments on the current channel. To enable or disable the keypad lock: press, and hold the key for about two seconds. -
Page 24: Turning The Unit Off
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP your radio powers on correctly there should be an audible tone after about one second and the display will show a message or flash the LCD depending on settings Turning the unit off To turn the unit off, simply push and hold the ORANGE top button on the microphone until it turns off. -
Page 25: Making A Call
Channel selection Channel mode The GMRS-20V2 is hard loaded with the 30 GMRS channels (see the GMRS Frequency Chart, Channel Guide in Chapter 2 for Channels and Transmitting restrictions). You can program additional analog scanning channels into memory channels 000 and 031-199. -
Page 26: Chapter 4. - Programming Scanning Channels
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 4. – Programming Scanning Channels The BTECH GMRS-20V2 features 200 total memory channels that each can hold: GMRS Channels, Receive frequencies, group signaling information, bandwidth, and a seven-character alphanumeric identifier or channel name GMRS Channels (001-030) are the default programmed GMRS channels, you can remove and rearrange the memory locations as preferred, a radio menu reset will restore the radio to the default 30 channel lineup. -
Page 27: Manual Programming
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Manual Programming Adding GMRS Channels You can add GMRS channels to the channel select list. It contains 30 channels from the factory. You can add you favorites at the end of the list to a maximum number of channels of 200 (channel 0 to 199). 1. -
Page 28: Adding Receive/Scanner Channels
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP GMRS Frequency Chart, Channel Guide GMRS FREQUENCY CHART CH: Name Ch. Freq CH: Name Ch. Freq CH: Name Ch. Freq CH: Name Ch. Freq Offset 01: GMRS01* 462.56250 08: GMRS08** 15: GMRS15 462.5500 23: REPT15 462.5500... -
Page 29: Deleting Channels
7. Press the key to exit the menu. Computer programming The GMRS-20V2 kit does not include a programming cable. The GMRS-20V2 uses the PC04 Programming cable. To attain a cable visit: baofengtech.com The programming software is free at: baofengtech.com. -
Page 30: Chapter 5. - Other Settings
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 5. – Other Settings Toggle from High to Low Power Also, a SHORT (momentary) press of the key will switch from low to high power on each short press Keypad Lock-out Hold the microphone for 2 seconds at standby to turn on/off the keypad lock-out function. -
Page 31: Dtmf Tx Settings
770 Hz 852 Hz 941 Hz The BTECH GMRS-20V2 has a full implementation of DTMF, including the A, B, C and D codes. The numerical keys, as well as the , and , keys correspond to the matching DTMF codes as you would expect. -
Page 32: Dtmf Receive Settings, Transmit Setting (Call Key)
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP DTMF saved setting on Menu 22 and then press the call key to send the saved DTMF TX tone. DTMF Receive Settings, Transmit Setting (Call Key) Press [MENU] Key select 18 OPTSIG, press [F] Key select DTMF function. Press [MENU] Key select 22 S-INFO, press [F] Key select pre-code signal group (1-15). - Page 33 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Press [MENU] Key select 22 S-INFO, press [F] Key select pre-code signal group (1-15). (The 5Tone Signal must be saved first in the PC software setting under 5TONE settings) If properly set up (on Menu 18, and 19), your radio will open the squelch when it receives the required 5TONE signal.
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Page 34: Scanning Modes
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Scanning modes The scanner is configurable to one of three ways of operation: Time, carrier or search, each of which is explained in further details in their respective section below. 1. Press the key to enter the menu. -
Page 35: Skip Scanning Channels
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP SKIP Scanning Channels You can configure channels to be added or removed from the scanning list on the fly. 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Enter Menu Item 16 on your numeric keypad to come to scanning add mode. 3. - Page 36 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Scanning for CTCSS Tone (ACTIVE SIGNAL REQUIRED) 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Enter on your numeric keypad to come to Menu 11: R-CTCS 3. Press the key to select. Insure you have a tone activated (and it is not off) 4.
- Page 37 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP The DCS code will change on the screen to indicate the radio is in DCS scanning mode. In this mode, whenever the radio is receiving an RF signal on the selected channel, the display will cycle through the DCS codes as they are being tested.
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Page 38: Tri Watch (Tmr)
Due to the way the BTECH GMRS-20V2 is constructed, whenever one of the A, B, or C Frequencies goes active, it will default to transmit on that channel for the time you have selected on Menu 54 – this can... - Page 39 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Replying on the last active channel 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Enter 62 on the numeric keyboard to get to TMR-TX. 3. Press the key to select. 4. Select TRACK to reply on the channel with the last activity. 5.
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Page 40: Chapter 6. - Selective Calling
ID code. And only by sending out a matching code can you get that radio to open up to your transmissions. The BTECH GMRS-20V2 features three additional ways of group calling (2TONE, 5TONE, AND DTMF CALLING ARE FOUND IN CHAPTER 5): •... - Page 41 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Using these features does NOT mean that others won't be able to listen in on your transmissions. They only provide a method to filter out unwanted incoming transmissions. Any communications made while using these features will still be heard by anyone not employing filtering options of their own.
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Page 42: Ctcss
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP CTCSS CTCSS is set with menus 11 R-CTCS and 13 T-CTCS. Procedure 8.1. CTCSS setup how-to 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Enter on the numeric keypad to get to receiver CTCSS. 3. -
Page 43: Dcs
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP DCS DCS is set with menus 10 R-DCS and 12 T-DCS. For a complete list of available DCS codes, see Table C.1, “DCS Codes” in Appendix C, Technical specifications. Procedure 8.2. DCS setup how-to 1. -
Page 44: 1000Hz, 1450Hz, 1750Hz, 2100Hz Tone-Burst
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 1000Hz, 1450Hz, 1750Hz, 2100Hz Tone-burst To send out a tone-burst; you simultaneously will press the PTT key while holding down the Call button. To configure which Tone Burst is transmitted select the Tone Burst desired from Menu Item 50 (REP-S) PTT + = Selected Tone Burst (Selectable in Menu 50: REP-S) -
Page 45: Part Iii. How-To And Setup Guides
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Part III. How-to and setup guides. Part three covers is a collection of how-to documents to help you set up your radio for specific working environments. -
Page 46: Chapter 7. - Customization
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 7. - Customization Text Display Colors The LCD on the BTECH Mobiles are backlit multi-color LEDs, the color of which can be pre-set from the menu system into a variety of colors. To change the colors, follow these steps: 1. -
Page 47: Sync Display Channels
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 3. Press key to select. 4. Use the keys to pick the desired color. 5. Press to confirm and save. 6. Press to exit the menu. Sync Display Channels To sync channels on the display (simultaneously display channel name and frequency), follow these steps: 1. -
Page 48: Voice Operated Xmitter (Vox)
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Voice Operated Xmitter (VOX). VOX or voice operated transmitter (Xmitter) is allowing just your voice to key the transmitter to send a transmission. The microphone will switch the radio from receive to transmit by hearing any sound it can detect, including your voice. -
Page 49: Appendix A. - Menu Definitions
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Appendix A. – Menu Definitions Transmit Multi This mode selects what displays are monitored in the Receive background besides the primary selected channel. You can mix and match between all or partial channels to allow tri watch Selected Memory + Displays (A, B, C) M+AB... - Page 50 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Timer Auto Power Off 30 - 300 Time Set that radio will Power Off after last signal minutes received. Turn off APO Option Bandwidth Wideband 25.0 kHz Narrowband 12.5 kHz Display Off, 1-50 Sec Time delay to shut off Display Backlight Backlight Time BEEP...
- Page 51 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP No lockout SC-ADD Add Scan Add channel to scan list Channel Remove channel from scan list SC-REV Scan Resume (Time Operation) Scan stops when signal detected. The Method scan resumes after approximately 5 seconds (even if the channel is still active).
- Page 52 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP S-INFO Auto Group Group Signal Code 1 > 15 Dialing Memory Can only be set with software EMC-TP Alarm Mode Alarm Mode Completely Disabled ALARM Turn on Alarm sound Send Alarm code and ID code BOTH Both of the above EMC-CH...
- Page 53 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP VOX-T VOX Delay 0-20 milliseconds Delay before radio returns to receive after VOX turns on transmitter and user stops talking/ noise disappears from background SYNC Display Sync Separate A/B/C channel display. Synchronizes display AB, AC, BC, or ABC ST-FC Status Icons Select Color...
- Page 54 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP SFC-FC Display Channel Select Color WHITE, RED, BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW, INDIGO, PURPLE, C Text GRAY Foreground Color (Text) SUB-FC Decode Tone Select Color WHITE, RED, BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW, INDIGO, PURPLE, Text Color GRAY Foreground Color (Text)
- Page 55 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP RX-FC Transmitting Select Color WHITE, RED, BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW, INDIGO, PURPLE, Channel Color GRAY Foreground Color (Text) REP-SW Turn off repeater function. Used as a receiver when building a relay station (PTT key can't work) Used as a transmitter when building a relay station D-SUB...
- Page 56 Carrier Access Mode (X-Band CTDCS DCS Access (requires DCS tone) Repeater with 2 TONE CTCSS Access (Requires CTCSS tone) BTECH Mobiles) DTMF DTMF Code Access TMR-MR TMR - Return Function OFF - Transmits always on Primary Channel Time Delay to 1 >...
- Page 57 (A-B-C-Repeat) mobile on the same 3 channels Requires a GMRS-20V2 on both ends with identical transmissions programming to work can be spread apart on the three channels in 2 modes.
- Page 58 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP turning on - no matter what state it was in when powering down. Also, the radio will scan after Menu operations or transmitting TMR-TX Track TRACKED is used in conjunction with Menu52 and will transmit in response to the active receiving channel (depending on the TMR delay time you have set on Menu 52 before returning to the primary selected...
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Page 59: Fcc Notice
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP FCC Notice NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 60 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBIITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERRAL LAW.
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Page 61: Appendix B. - Technical Specifications
CARRIER / CTCSS / DCS / 5Tone / 2TONE / DTMF Antenna impedance 50 Ohm Operating temperature -20°C to +60°C Supply voltage 13.8V DC±15%: 7A Peak GMRS-20V2 Dimension GMRS-20V2: 4.0(W) x 1.50 (H) x 5.0 (D)in 2.2lb Operating Temperature -5°F - +140°F... -
Page 62: Receiver
≥40dB Signal to noise ratio ≥45dB Audio Distortion ≤ ≥2W@10% Audio output power Transmit Broadband Narrow band Output power 20W/ 5W - GMRS-20V2 Modulation Mode 16K F3E 11K F3E ≥70dB ≥60B Channel Power ≥40dB ≥36dB Signal to noise ratio ≥60dB ≥60dB... -
Page 63: Dcs Table
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP DCS table Table C.1. DCS Codes Number Code Number Code Number Code Number Code D023N D025N D026N D031N D032N D036N D043N D047N D051N D053N D054N D065N D071N D072N D073N D074N D114N D115N D116N D122N D125N D131N... - Page 64 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP D452N D454N D455N D462N D464N D465N D466N D503N D506N D516N D523N D526N D532N D546N D565N D606N D612N D624N D627N D631N D627N D631N D632N D645N D645N D654N D662N D645N D664N D703N D718N D723N D731N D732N D734N...
- Page 65 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP D446I D452I D454I D455I D462I D464I D465I D466I D503I D506I D516I D523I D526I D532I D546I D565I D606I D612I D624I D627I D631I D632I D645I D654I D662I D664I D703I D712I D723I D731I D732I D734I D743I D754I...
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Page 66: Ctcss Table
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP CTCSS table Table C.2. Default CTCSS Frequencies Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency 69.3 71.9 74.4 67.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 77.0 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 127.3 136.5 141.3 146.2 131.8 151.4 156.7... - Page 67 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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