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ALcom FX-79 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Safety And General Information

    SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION Important Information for Safe and Efficient Operation Please read this information before using your radio. Safety and General 1. Do not transmit more than 50% of time. It is important as the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting. 2.

  • Page 3: Operational Cautions

    10. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries if you are not going to use it for a long time. 11. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries. OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS 1. Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and /or the release of highly toxic chemicals.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Channel: CTCSS-Code: Operating frequency: 446.00625-446.09375 MHZ Coverage: 5 km (under optimal condition） Power supply: 3 x AAA Alkaline or NiMH rechargeable Transmitter Power (Watts): 0.5ERP Channel Spacing (kHZ): 12.5 Water Resistance: Up to 15 according to the IPX2 standard PMR446 frequency list Channel Frequency...

  • Page 5: Your New Radio

    YOUR NEW RADIO The two-way radio operates on PMR446 frequencies, and can be used in Singapore where the frequencies are authorized, subject to applicable regulations. 1. Antenna 2. LCD 3.Headset socket • Short press to enter menu mode -- Press one time to enter MENU mode, press to select RF channel.
  • Page 6 -- Press five times to enter VOX Section mode, press to activate IVOX function with a sensitivity level or deactivate IVOX function. Note: When you use the unit with a headset accessory, press only can select sensitivity level. -- Press six times to enter Squelch Level mode, press to set squelch level.
  • Page 7 • Select the next value in the menu. • Short press to send a single call tone. • Long press to send the call tone maximum 10 times, and then returns to standby mode automatically. 7.Indicator light • Power on/off. 9.
  • Page 8 : displays the battery level : Displayed when receiving. : Displayed when transmitting. : Display when baby monitor function turns on. : Display when VOX / IVOX function turns on. : Channel scanning : Dual channel Scanning : displays the channel number : displays the CTCSS Code : Display when Key tone function turns on.
  • Page 9 : Squelch level indication. TURNING YOUR RADIO ON AND OFF Press and hold to turn your radio on. The radio chirps and the display will show all feature icons that your radio has available for a brief period. The display will show the current channel 1 - 8 and interference eliminator code 0 - 38.
  • Page 10 displayed. Press in standby mode to decrease the speaker volume. Time-out Timer The time-out timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing accidental transmission. The radio will emit a continuous warning tone after PTT is pressed for 60 continuous seconds and will stop transmitting. Channel Busy Indicator When a channel is busy, the LED flashes twice per second.
  • Page 11 3. Press PTT to set new code or to continue set up. You can specify a different code for each channel. 1. To set a channel and CTCSS code combination, press and then press to select the channel. 2. Press again and then press to select a CTCSS code.
  • Page 12 it is activated by the crying baby or another sound in the room (VOX). The PMR will no longer be able to receive signals to avoid that your baby is disturbed during his sleep. The other PMR must be set to the same channel and CTCSS code to receive the signal from the Baby Monitor.
  • Page 13 Setting and Transmitting Call Tone Your radio can transmit ten different call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert them that you want to talk. To set a call tone: 1. With the radio on, press until the current call tone setting flashes and display.
  • Page 14 5. To transmit, speak into the accessory microphone. There is a short delay between the time you start talking and radio transmission. 6. To receive, stop talking. To disable VOX operation, press PTT or remove the VOX accessory. Hands Free Use (IVOX) This function allows you to transmit ‘hands-free’...
  • Page 15 display. With the headset connected you will see ‘ ’ in the top right corner of the display. Without the headset you will see ‘ ’. 2. Press to select the sensitivity level: 1 = Low Sensitivity (for noisy environments) 2 = Medium Sensitivity (for most environments) 3 = High Sensitivity (for quiet environments) 3.
  • Page 16 receive at strong signal. Channel Scan Use scanning to monitor channels and codes for transmissions or to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels. To start scanning, briefly press key. The scan indicator is shown. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and you can hear the transmission.
  • Page 17 this way. To restore the channel, turn the radio off and then back on. Note: You cannot remove the channel which your radio was set to (called your home channel) when you start scanning. Dual Channel Scan In stand-by, the PMR is set on one set channel with CTCSS code. The PMR will only receive signals transmitted on that channel and CTCSS code.
  • Page 18 have the possibility to answer the transmission. To disable the dual channel scan Repeat the setup 1 and 2,and then roll-over at ‘ ’ which means the dual scan is disabled. Automatic Power Off (APO) To save energy, you can activate the Automatic Power Off function. In case you forgot to power off the unit, it will switch off automatically after the set time.
  • Page 19 1. Press button until appears 2. Press button will start the stopwatch. 3. When stopwatch is running, press button will stop counting and display the lap time, the counter continuous at background. Press to proceed counting. 4. When the counter is stopped, press button to reset the counter.
  • Page 20 Battery Meter The battery icon shows the battery charge level from full empty. If the battery has one segment left, the radio will chirps periodically after you release the PTT key. The radio powers off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to protect the rechargeable battery.

  • Page 21: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information How to get product support and warranty service: Alcom Electronics Pte Ltd. 37,Kallang Pudding Road, Blk—B Tong Lee Building, #05-08,Singapore 349315 PH: 65 8412668, FAX: 65 68412628 E-mail: support@alcom.com.sg www.alcomonline.com...
  • Page 22 What Is Not Covered By The Warranty 1. Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner or by not following the instructions in this user manual. 2. Defects or damage from misuse, accident or neglect. 3.

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