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- Page 1 19-1217.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM Cat. No. 19-1217 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. BTX-128 CTCSS•VHF Business Band Transceiver...
- Page 2 19-1217.fm Page 2 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM Features Your RadioShack BTX-128 CTC- Rechargeable Battery Pack and SS•VHF Business Band Trans- Battery Charger — the supplied ceiver is a portable, two-way battery charger lets you conve- business radio service transceiver...
- Page 3 19-1217.fm Page 3 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM The transceiver’s preset frequen- WARNING: To reduce the risk cies are: of fire or shock hazard, do not • 151.625 MHz (red dot) expose this product to rain or • 151.700 MHz moisture.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
19-1217.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM CONTENTS FCC Regulations ................. 5 FCC License Required ..............5 FCC Part 90 Rules ................ 5 Additional FCC Regulations ............7 Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy .......... 7 Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility ........8 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres .......... -
Page 5: Fcc Regulations
19-1217.fm Page 5 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM FCC Regulations FCC License Required • To receive all forms and instructions, enter 000600 This transceiver is intended for use in the operation of commer- • To receive Form 600 instruc- cial activities, educational, philan- tions only, enter 006001 thropic,... - Page 6 19-1217.fm Page 6 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM Overall, Part 90 states that: • You must not transmit pro- gram material of any kind • You must have a valid license used in connection with com- before you use the trans- mercial broadcasting.
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Page 7: Additional Fcc Regulations
19-1217.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM Your transceiver might cause TV appropriate license, which you or radio interference even when it can get by submitting a complet- is operating properly. To deter- ed FCC Form 600 to the FCC (or mine whether your transceiver is through the PCIA). -
Page 8: Electromagneticinterference/Compatibility
19-1217.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM • FCC Report and Order FCC To assure optimal radio perfor- 96-326 (August 1996) mance and to ensure that expo- sure to RF energy is within the • American National Stan- guidelines in these standards, the dards Institute (C95-1-1992) following operating procedures... -
Page 9: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
19-1217.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM may be using equipment that is Blasting Caps and Areas sensitive to external RF energy. To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn Turn your radio off when on board your radio off near electrical aircraft when instructed to do so. -
Page 10: Antennas
19-1217.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM Antennas Do not expose chargers to rain or snow. Do not use a radio with a dam- aged antenna. If a damaged an- An extension cord should not be tenna comes into contact with the used unless absolutely neces- skin, a minor burn might result. - Page 11 19-1217.fm Page 11 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM Do not disassemble your charg- If it does not work; contact your local RadioShack store. In- correct reassembly can result in electric shock or fire. To reduce risk of injury, use the charger to charge only the type of battery recommended...
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Page 12: Preparation
19-1217.fm Page 12 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM Preparation Installing the Battery Pack 2. Unlock the battery compart- ment cover by sliding both of The supplied battery pack, when the cover’s latches toward fully charged, provides power to the back of the transceiver your transceiver for up to 10 until you see the orange tabs hours. -
Page 13: Charging The Battery Pack
19-1217.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM 4. Slide the battery cover back clicks to make sure power is onto the transceiver, then turned off. slide both of the latches 2. Pull out the rubber cover toward the front of the trans- from the charging jack on the ceiver to lock it. -
Page 14: Connecting The Antenna
19-1217.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM When transceiver beeps store, recycling collection cen- about 3 to 4 seconds after you ters, and mail-back programs. turn it on or each time you release PUSH TO TALK, recharge the Connecting the Antenna battery pack. -
Page 15: Using The Belt Clip
19-1217.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM Using the Belt Clip Using an External Speaker/ Microphone Align the belt clip to the mounting An external speaker/microphone rails on the back of the transceiv- (not supplied) can make it easier er, then push the clip down until it clicks to lock it. -
Page 16: Listening Safely
19-1217.fm Page 16 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM Listening Safely Traffic Safety To protect your hearing, follow Do not use an earphone with these guidelines when you use an your transceiver when operating earphone. a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle in or near traffic. -
Page 17: Setting Frequency Options
19-1217.fm Page 17 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM Setting Frequency Options Before you can use your trans- About CTCSS ceiver, you must set your trans- CTCSS helps eliminate interfer- ceiver to a VHF business band ence between different users of frequency you have a license to the same frequency, letting you use. -
Page 18: Selecting A Business Band Frequency
19-1217.fm Page 18 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM Selecting a Business Band Using a CTCSS Frequency Frequency Follow these steps to select a 1. While holding PUSH CTCSS frequency and activate or TALK, turn on the transceiver. deactivate CTCSS. You hear “frequen-cy”... - Page 19 19-1217.fm Page 19 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM 3. Choose a CTCSS code from CTCSS the table on Page 19, then repeatedly press PUSH TO 136.5 two one TALK to scroll through the 141.3 two two transceiver’s CTCSS codes. When you hear the CTCSS 146.2 two three...
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Page 20: Operation
19-1217.fm Page 20 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM Operation Note: You can only communicate 4. To turn off the transceiver, with another transceiver that is set turn volume control to the same CTCSS code as your counterclockwise until transceiver. clicks. -
Page 21: Care And Maintenance
19-1217.fm Page 21 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM Care AND Maintenance Your RadioShack BTX-128 VHF/FM Business Band Transceiver is an ex- ample of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your transceiver so you can enjoy it for years. -
Page 22: Specifications
19-1217.fm Page 22 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM Specifications Frequency Range ............150–160 MHz Channels ....................Modulation Type ................FM Antenna Impedance ..............50 Ohm Microphone ............... Electret Type Power Supply ....... 7.5V 950 mAh Ni-Cd Battery Pack Note: Do not charge the battery pack at temperatures below 32°F (0°C) or above 113°F (45°C). - Page 23 19-1217.fm Page 23 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM NOTES...
- Page 24 19-1217.fm Page 24 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 1:18 PM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing de- fects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.