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Scan Button Lock Button Microphone Speaker Thank you for purchasing this Albrecht PMR 446 radio. All our products are built to offer excellent value by combining advanced features, great design and manufacturing quality. To ensure you are familiar with the operation and features of your radio and in order to obtain the best performance, please read this manual carefully before operation.
2. CAUTION NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRYCELL BATTERIES, AS BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. WHEN RECHARGING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (Ni-MH) BATTERIES WITH THE SUPPLIED CHARGER AND WALL ADAPTOR, USE ONLY APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
7. Charge Information (For Set Package version) ADAPTOR POWER INPUT : 230VAC PLUG OUTPUT : 6VDC NOTE: Only ALAN / Albrecht recommended rechargeable batteries shall be recharged in the radio transceiver.
8. Control Buttons (1) Power on-off Button Press and hold the POWER on/off button for at least 2 seconds.You will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on. To turn the unit off, press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds. (2) Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver that is set to the same...
The BUSY icon ( ) appears to indicate an incoming call. - Press and hold the PTT button to transmit, then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly. The transmit icon ( ) appears on the display while the button is pressed. - Release PTT button to receive.
To enable the VOX operation: - From standby mode, press the MODE button 3 times unitil the ) appears with on or oF. blinking VOX icon ( - Press the Up or Down button to select the VOX on or oF as desired.
(9) Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals. While scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a signal is received, the scan is interrupted and will return to scan mode approximately 5 seconds after the interruption.
10. Notes for Good Communication 1.The PMR446 radio channels are shared on a 'take turns' basis. This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels. A common code of courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected.
12. Troubleshooting If you have problems with your Radio, reset your unit by turning it off and removing the batteries. And re-insert the batteries and turn the unit on again. Check the battery power level since in many cases low batteries cause problems such as no transmission, weak receiving signal and low sound.
16. CE Declaration The CE marking on the product label demonstrates, that the product complies with the essential requirements of the European R&TTE (Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment) Directive 1999/5/CE. This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non-harmonised frequency bands and / or may be subject to licensing conditions in certain countries.