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  • Page 1 TERA TERA www.tera.co www.tera.co User Manual User Manual TR-500 TR-505...
  • Page 2 TERA Welcome to TERA Product Line of Radios Congratulations on your purchase of TERA high quality two-way radio. The TR-505 model represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech design and features. This radio model features 16 GMRS/MURS channels. Your two-way radio is designed for reliable and trouble free performance for years to come.
  • Page 3: Initial Programming

    TR-505...
  • Page 4 TERA Online Service and Support The TERA website provides additional information about obtaining service or support for the TERA line of two-way radios and accessories. Visit: www.tera.co TERA...
  • Page 5 Only qualified TERA technicians are allowed to service this two-way radio. Do not disassemble the radio by yourself as it will void the warranty. Use only the TERA brand battery pack and desk charger, so as to not damage the transceiver.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Channel Selection ..........18 Monitor Function ..........19 Make A Call ............19 Receive A Call ............19 Side Key Operation ..........20 GMRS / MURS Radio Programming ..... 22 Wired Clone ............24 Troubleshooting ........... 25 Specification ............27 TERA...
  • Page 7 TR-505...
  • Page 8 Please unpack the radio and the included accessories. We recommend that you check the box for the items listed below to ensure everything is in the box. Please contact your dealer should any items be missing from the box. TERA...
  • Page 9: Included In Box

    Included In Box Radio Antenna Battery Charger TERA Belt Clip Hand Strap User Manual TR-505...
  • Page 10: Installing The Belt Clip

    Getting Acquainted Battery Information Battery Type: Li-Ion 1600 mAh Battery. Please charge the included TERA battery for 1-2 hours before use. Leave the radio or battery pack in the supplied charger cup until the red charging light goes off and the green LED light comes on which indicates the battery pack is fully charged and ready to use.
  • Page 11 5. If the battery life quickly runs down even if it is fully and correctly charged, this means the battery life is over and this battery will need replacing. Please contact your authorized TERA dealer to purchase a new battery.
  • Page 12: Charging The Battery Pack

    3. A solid red colored LED light will come ON indicating fast charging function. The LED light will change to a green color once the battery pack is fully charged. Typical charging time is 1/2-2 hours depending on your battery level at the time of re-charging. TERA...
  • Page 13 4. NOTE: If the desk charger has a FLASHING red colored LED light, this means the battery pack is completely discharged. The charger will automatically slow charge the battery pack for 30 minutes then switch to the normal solid red LED charging mode. If the battery charger stays in the FLASH- ING red LED mode more than 30 minutes, the battery pack may need to be replaced.
  • Page 14: Antenna Information

    When storing radio for more then 3 weeks at a time, it is best to remove the TERA battery from radio. This will maintain a full charge in battery so it’s ready for use. Batteries will hold a charge 6-12 months when removed from radio.
  • Page 15 TR-505...
  • Page 16: Radio Overview

    Radio Overview TERA TERA...
  • Page 17 Mid Key: programmable key Antenna Short press default setting is battery level Channel Selector Long press default setting is channel lock Rotate the knob to select channel 1 to 16. The Left Key: programmable key radio will announce the selected channel number, Short press default setting is TX power level if voice prompt is switched on.
  • Page 18: Basic Operations

    Adjust the volume to your desired audio level. Channel Selection Rotate the top mounted center knob to select any of the 16 pre- programmed channels. A voice will announce which channel you are on as the channel knob is rotated. TERA...
  • Page 19: Monitor Function

    Monitor Function Long press the bottom left side key button to open squelch and monitor. Release to enable quiet mode. Make A Call To make a call, hold down [PTT] key and speak into the microphone with normal voice. Please keep the microphone 2 to 4 inches away from your mouth. Note: Hold down [PTT] key and the LED glows red, the radio begins to transmit.
  • Page 20: Side Key Operation

    Top small key: Short Press: Battery Level, Long Press: Channel Lock. Bottom small key: Short press: Select TX Power level, Long Press: Monitor function on. The radio’s side keys may be re-programmed to perform other functions with the optional programming software and cable. TERA...
  • Page 21 Pre-Programmed Channels Your radio is pre-programmed with GMRS / MURS channels. TERA radios operate on GMRS radio frequencies that are regulated by the FCC. In order to transmit on these frequencies, you are required to have a license issued by the FCC.
  • Page 22: Gmrs / Murs Radio Programming

    Channel 7 462.70000 88.5 462.70000 88.5 Channel 8 462.72500 88.5 462.72500 88.5 GMRS repeaters RX Tone TX Tone Power Channel 9 462.55000 No Tone 467.55000 141.3 Channel 10 462.57500 No Tone 467.57500 141.3 Channel 11 462.60000 No Tone 467.60000 141.3 TERA...
  • Page 23 Multi Use Radio Service - No License Required MURS RX Tone TX Tone Power Channel 12 151.82000 88.5 151.82000 88.5 Channel 13 151.88000 88.5 151.88000 88.5 Channel 14 151.94000 88.5 151.94000 88.5 Channel 15 154.57000 No Tone 154.57000 88.5 Channel 16 154.60000 No Tone 154.60000...
  • Page 24: Wired Clone

    2. Connect source radio and target radio with clone cable, and turn target radio on. 3. Hold down [Side Key] on Source Radio, then power TERA TERA it up. About 3 seconds later, the LED glows red, which means the Source Radio is ready for cloning.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Please check the radio with the troubleshooting chart below to correct any issues. Fault Possible Causes Solution Radio will not turn ON 1. Battery is not installed correctly 1. Install the battery again 2. Battery power is exhausted 2. Charge battery for two hours 3.
  • Page 26 Receive voice or interferences 1. You may set a wrong frequency 1. Double check your frequency, 2. Others on that frequency use change to a different one, the same CTCSS/CDCSS tone if needed 2. Choose a different CTCSS/ CDCSS tone TERA...
  • Page 27: Specification

    Specification Frequency Range Residual Wave ≤-36 dB MURS (Rx/Tx) Transmit Frequency Stability ±2.5 PPM GMRS (Rx/Tx) Receiving 0.2 μV ( ≥18 dB ) Voltage DC 6.6 V ~ 8.4 V Sensitivity Termperature -25 C ~ 55 C Max. Audio Power ≥700 mW Range Weight...
  • Page 28: Optional Accessories

    Battery Eliminator w/ cigarette lighter plug CRG-50 Single Unit Desk Charger CRG-56 6-Unit Multi Charger External Speaker Mics CEP-50 Covert Earpiece and lapel mic OEP-50 Over the ear earpiece w/ lapel microphone SPMIC-50 Compact Speaker Microphone SPMHD-50 Heavy duty Speaker Microphone TERA...
  • Page 29 Antennas ANT-50 Stock Rubber Duck Antenna WXGAT-RV VHF/UHF High Gain 18” Rubber Duck Antenna WXSTB-RV VHF/UHF 2 ½” Stubby Flexible Antenna Radio Programming CLN-50 Clone Cable (radio to radio) PRG-50 USB to Radio Programming Cable RPS-TR505-USB Enhanced Windows Pgm Software w/ USB cable Others / Misc.
  • Page 30: Service And Support

    3. Repair or Replacement is available provided the original purchaser’s sales receipt copy is included when the radio or accessories are sent in for repairs. 4. Replacement and repair or radios and accessories is provided at the discretion of TERA radio 5.
  • Page 31 7. Warranty is void if the TERA label or Serial Number label is missing or torn off. Caution 1. Read the user manual before use the radio.
  • Page 32: Terms Of Warranty

    5. The cost of materials and labor for repair are covered in warranty. 6. Warranty is void in case that the TERA mark or the serial-number mark is torn off. 7. Warranty is void in cases below: 1) Beyond the warranty period;...
  • Page 33 and carelessness; 4) Defects or damages because of incorrect testing, operation, repair, installation, reconfiguration or adjustment; 5) Defects or damages to antenna because of non-material or non-processing problems; 6) Defects or damages because of unauthorized repair and disassembling; 7) Product that the serial-number marks is torn off or unable to identify; 8) Product with unclear purchasing date on original sales receipt.
  • Page 34: Warning Notes

    Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up to-date. TERA Radio assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. The manufacturer of this equipment also cannot guarantee that changes in the equipment made by non-authorized users will not affect the information in it.
  • Page 35: Safety

    • Do not keep the radio with the antenna very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, while transmitting. TERA radios will perform best, if you speak 2-4 inches away from the microphone and the radio is vertical.
  • Page 36 This could result in short circuiting the battery. • Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed for the supplied battery charger (AC adapter). If you are not sure, check with your authorized TERA dealer. TERA...
  • Page 37 • Avoid damaging the power cable of the battery charger. Do not step on or place anything on it as this could result in a damaged charger power cord. This product complies with the requirements of the Council Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage.
  • Page 38 Your 2-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a TERA number of national and international standards and guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for uncontrolled RF exposure environment at operating duty factors of up to 50% transmitting.

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