OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS 1. Battery Door 2. Monitor Button 3. Detachable Belt Clip 4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button 5. Antenna 6. External Mic / Speaker 7. Built-in Speaker 8. LCD Panel 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Button & Volume Control 11.
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2. The Detachable Belt Clip is already attached to your Communicator and locates into the slot on the back of the unit. If you want to remove the belt clip, press the locking lug at the top away from the unit and slide the belt clip upwards to remove. To re-install, just slide the belt clip into the slot and snap in place.
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Battery Level Meter indicates the remaining battery strength. If a battery becomes too weak for transmit operation, You will be warned additionally by flashing the red LED every 5 seconds. At a too weak battery state the CPU may switch off the TX operation for some seconds to allow the batteries to recover.
number or number to frequency in about 1 second. PUSH-TO-TALK (PTT) BUTTON (#4) 1. Press it firmly and speak into the Built-in Microphone (#9) to transmit. The red Tx LED Indicator at the right side of the LCD Panel (#8) will light. 2.
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When you press it during VOX operation, discontinue it in about 10 seconds. EXTERNAL MIC/SPEAKER (#6) This jack accepts an optional headset/microphone for totally handsfree operation. Please refer to the latest Albrecht accessory item listen in catalogue or internet (www.albrecht-online.de) or ask Your dealer. OPERATION / FUNCTION EDIT MODE 2.
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4. AUTO CHANNEL SCAN MODE This feature allows you to scan for an active channel and communicate with the party transmitting. To access the Auto Channel Scan menu, Press the Function Button (#12) until the auto channel icon blinks and “ SC ” appears in the LCD Panel (#8).
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speaking volules in such a high noise surrounding (preferable for motor bike drivers ) For baby monitoring use LOW position for highest sensitivity in the baby’s room. Press the Enter Button (#13) to confirm your selection. To turn off the VOX feature, enter the VOX selection mode and then select “ OFF ’’. 7.
PTT button. The elimination function can be enabled among tectalk models only and can reduce the noise burst in receive mode. Technically, the transmission stop will be delayed for about 400 mseconds after releasing the PTT button.
NiMH Rechargeable Battery AAA X 4, 4.8VDC Battery Life About 35 hours (5/5/90 duty cycle) MAIN CHANNEL FREQUENCY TABLE (in MHz) Main Frequency Channel No. (in MHz) 446.00625 446.01875 446.03125 446.04375 446.05625 446.06875 446.08125 446.09375 CTCSS SUBCHANNEL FREQUENCY TABLE (in Hz) CTCSS Frequency CTCSS...
If you wear a portable radio on your body, ensure the antenna is at least 1 inch from your body when transmitting. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE / COMPATIBILITY Most electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. Turn off your radio in any facilities where posted notices instruct you to do so.
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Please contact the dealer or person where You have purchased Your Tectalk.
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If You should have a problem, please have a look to the service hints or frequently asked questions (FAQ) before You send Your Tectalk back to the service center. CE- Declaration of Conformity Albrecht Tectalk / JDP-408 HX This unit complies to all relevant European Standards and Regulations for PMR 446 radio service.