Bell BE-1438SP Owner’s Owner's Manual

MODEL BE-1438SP
14 CHANNEL
38 SUB-CODE
FAMILY RADIO SERVICE
TRANSCEIVER
SUPER VALUE PACK
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read this instruction manual
carefully.
Table of Contents
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Radio Control Locations . . . . . 2
Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Battery Installation . . . . . . .2-3
Installing the Wrist Strap . . . . 3
Installing the Belt Clip . . . . . . 3
Removing the Belt Clip . . . . . 3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Turning the Power On
and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Adjusting the Speaker
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . 3
Transmitting a Call . . . . . . . . 4
Selecting Channels . . . . . . . . 4
Selecting the CTCSS
Sub-Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Scanning Channels . . . . . . . . 4
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Battery Level/Low Battery
Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Calling (paging) another
radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using the VOX feature . . . . . . 5
Super Pack Accessories . . . . .5-6
Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AAA Alkaline Batteries . . . . . 5
Nylon Belt Pouch . . . . . . . .5-6
Travel Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Water Resistant Pouch . . . . . 6
Care and Safety . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
FRS Channel Table . . . . . . . . . . 7
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
Warning: Modifying or tampering with
the radio's internal components can
cause a malfunction and may cause a
violation of the technical regulations of
part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation
of Type Acceptance requirements of
Part 2 of the Rules. This may invali-
date the radio's warranty and void your
FCC authorization to operate it.
1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of
the BE-1438SP (Super Pack). These
compact, lightweight radios and acces-
sories can be used at malls, parks,
while at the beach, hiking, biking, or
camping. You can talk to as many
people as you want, as often as you
like, without air time feesor a license.
Radio Control Locations
DESCRIPTION
Battery compartment - Houses four
"AAA" alkaline or rechargeable type
batteries.
Belt-clip - For your convenience, a
belt-clip is included to secure the radio
to a belt or any other similar location.
CALL button – Sends a tone to other
radios tuned to that channel and code.
Ear/Mic. jack – This jack is used to
connect a 3.5 mm stereo headset/mic.
MONITOR POWER
SCAN
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) - A
multi-functional display, which shows
channel, code and other radio
status/icons (see specifics below).
MENU/Lock button - Allows you to
change channels and sub-codes.
Press and hold for five seconds to lock
or unlock the buttons on the radio face.
MONITOR button – Permits the radio
to continously monitor weak signals
and illuminates the LCD display to
show your current status.
TALK button - Used for making a call.
POWER button - Push and hold this
button to turn the unit on or off.
SCAN button - Used to activate and
deactivate channel scanning.
TX LED Indicator - This indicator
lights when the radio is transmitting.
UP and DN buttons - Used for
changing channels, codes, and setting
the receive volume.
Installation
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Prior to removing the battery cover,
make sure the belt-clip is removed
(see "Removing The Belt-clip").
2. Release the battery cover catch
located on the rear side of the radio
by pushing on the tab.
3. Lift up the battery cover from the
battery compartment.
4. Install four "AAA" type alkaline
batteries (included) or rechargeable
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