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BT FREEWAY FM User Manual

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  • Page 1 Freeway FM User Guide...
  • Page 2 Please open this page for an ‘at a glance’ guide to your Freeway FM...
  • Page 3 Also used to select next menu options. Call button Press to alert Lock button another Press and hold handset user to lock the Freeway FM that you want walkie-talkie or to talk to them. FM channel, the mode, power and volume buttons. Light/Monitor button...
  • Page 4 Explanation of the display icons CTCSS Indicates that the key lock is switched on. Indicates that the handset is receiving a call. Indicates that the handset is transmitting. Displayed when the power is on to indicate signal standby. Indicates the status of the battery.
  • Page 5 Displayed when voice operation is switched on. The FM radio station number is shown below. The walkie-talkie (PMR) channel number shown below. The subchannel number is shown below. CTCSS (CTSS = Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System). Indicates that channel monitor mode is switched on.
  • Page 6 Introduction Unpacking If anything is missing, please contact your place of purchase immediately. Two BT Freeway FM Walkie-Talkie handsets Two belt clips (attached to back of handset) Two Ni-MH rechargeable battery packs One dual handset charger One power supply unit for the charger...

  • Page 7: For Your Records

    For your records Date of purchase: Place of purchase: Serial number: For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required so please keep your receipt.

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions General Do not open the handset. Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals. Radio signals transmitted between handsets may cause interference to hearing aids. Switch off the radio when near medical equipment.
  • Page 9 In the event of an accident this product cannot be used to contact the emergency services. The range of your Freeway FM handsets can be impaired when there is no clear sight between the handsets. For example, buildings and thick stone walls can severely...
  • Page 10 Setting up Your Freeway FM handset is supplied with a Freeway rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack. Your handset will also operate with 4 x AAA alkaline batteries if required. (Not supplied.) Please note that alkaline batteries will require replacing and can be used with the Freeway charger.
  • Page 11 When the batteries are fully charged the display will show the icon. When the battery power becomes low the icon will flash to indicate that the batteries need replacing or recharging (if the battery pack is fitted). If alkaline batteries are being used then you should replace all the batteries, do not mix new and old batteries and ensure that you use all the same type of batteries.
  • Page 12 on the batteries match up with those marked inside the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover and make sure that the tab locks back into place. You must ensure that you plan the location of your charger. It should be near the mains power supply and be easily accessed.
  • Page 13 The Freeway FM handset can be charged when it is switched on or off, however, it will take longer to fully charge the battery pack if the handset is left switched on. To fully charge the battery pack, from a fully discharged state takes around 14 to 16 hours.
  • Page 14 If you want to remove the belt clip, pull back the lever on the top of the belt clip and slide the clip down out of the guides. To purchase additional Freeway FM VOX headsets please call or visit www.withandwithoutwires.com Freeway FM VOX headset item code: 008687.
  • Page 15 Using the Freeway FM VOX headset if VOX is disabled. Press the PTT (Press To Talk) switch on the headset to transmit and release it to receive a call.
  • Page 16 The selected channel will be shown on the display. Your Freeway FM works on PMR446 which is a European Standard. To check which countries and channels you can use your Freeway FM handsets on, please refer to the following website www.ero.dk/EROWEB/WGRR/PMR_446.HTM...
  • Page 17 If the subchannel (CTCSS) is set to 00 then you will hear calls from everyone within range who is using the same channel as you. To reduce this interference from unwanted calls you should select a subchannel between 01 and 38. Press the button.
  • Page 18 It is important that you inform all members of your group the channel and subchannel you have selected so you can talk to and hear each other. It is advisable to lock the keys once you have selected your channel to ensure it does not change, see below.
  • Page 19 To obtain maximum range use in flat open spaces. Obstruction between the radios (e.g. buildings) will greatly affect the range achieved. Standby reception Your Freeway FM handset is always in standby reception when the button is not pressed and you are not changing any of the features.
  • Page 20 To talk or call others, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and subchannel number. Press and hold the button. Hold the handset about 2 inches (7.5cm) from your mouth and speak into the microphone. icon will be shown on the display.
  • Page 21 If you do not release the button after you finish speaking, you will not be able to receive any calls. Also, if you press the button for extended periods you will reduce the battery power. Please note that this function will not work when listening to the FM radio.
  • Page 22 You will then hear them speaking to you. icon will be shown on the display to indicate that you are receiving a call. (You may need to adjust the volume, see below). When the other handset user has finished speaking you can respond to the call. Press the or button to increase or decrease the volume of incoming calls.
  • Page 23 Press the button. The display will light up for approximately 10 seconds. Each time you press the or , or , buttons while the display light is switched on, the 10 second timer will reset so that it will stay on for a further 10 seconds. To switch the display light OFF, press the button.
  • Page 24 When channel monitor is ON you will hear a hiss and a lot of background noise. To switch channel monitor ON temporarily: Press and hold the button for at least 1 second. You will hear an audible tone and the icon will be shown on the display.
  • Page 25 When the key beeps are switched on your handset will emit a tone whenever a button is pressed (except the button). Press the button until the icon flashes and appears on the display. Press the or button to switch between ON or OFF. Press the button to confirm.
  • Page 26 VOX operation VOX allows you to have a fully handsfree conversation. Your voice is detected and transmitted by the radio without the need to press the button. VOX operates through either the handset or the headset if connected. Press the button until the icon flashes and...
  • Page 27 You can adjust the VOX sensitivity level to avoid your handset transmitting accidentally due to background noise in different environments. The levels range from 1-5 where 1 is the least sensitive and 5 is the most sensitive. Press the button until the icon flashes and appears on the display.
  • Page 28 FM radio operation You can use your Freeway FM handset to tune in and listen to FM radio stations. You will need to switch from walkie-talkie (PMR) mode to FM radio reception mode. Please note that when you use the FM radio, the PMR walkie talkie will not break in unless you have programmed it to do so.
  • Page 29 Once you are in FM radio mode, press the or button for 1 second. The radio will scan for an active (strong) FM station. When a station is found the scanning will stop and the handset will return to standby listening mode.
  • Page 30 Press and hold the button for 1 second. icon will be displayed. Press the or button to scroll to the channel number under which you programmed the radio station. The channel frequency will be displayed after 1 second. To choose another station repeat the above process.
  • Page 31 You can set your Freeway FM handset to allow other handset users to call you while you are listening to the radio. Your handset will automatically switch to walkie-talkie mode if another handset user tries to contact you. While in FM radio mode, press the...

  • Page 32: General Information

    General information Guarantee Your BT Freeway FM is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. The conditions of this guarantee are: • The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur within the 12 month guarantee period.
  • Page 33 Electrical Safety EN 301 489–5 (2000) EN 55013 (2001) EN 300 296 –2 (2001) Radio Spectrum A copy of the original manufacturers Declaration of Conformity can be obtained by calling 01473 605893 or alternatively by e-mail from the following address COMMPROD@btuk02.bt.com...

  • Page 34: Technical Information

    Technical information Walkie-talkie channel frequency FM radio frequency tuning step size = 100KHz.
  • Page 35 Help...
  • Page 36 Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract. © British Telecommunications plc 2003. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. BT Freeway FM Walkie-talkie user guide Issue 1 (4/03) 5 Designed by The Art & Design Partnership Limited. Printed in China.

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