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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Matters........2 Auxiliary Functions ......12 PC Programming ........12 Charging Steps ........3 Bluetooth Functions ......13 Battery Information ......4 Programmable Key Settings ....13-16 Antenna Information ......5 Other Function Settings ....... 17-20 Belt Clip Information ......5 Earphone/Microphone Information ..
  • Page 3: Safety Matters

    Safety Please read rules below. Nonobservance of these rules may cause danger or violation of law. • Using this radio must comply with regulations of local government. • Please turn off the radio before entering a potentially explosive or flammable environment. •...
  • Page 4: Charging Steps

    Charging Steps: 1. Connect the adapter to the charger. 2. Plug the adapter into an A/C outlet. 3. The charger is ready for charging if the indicator LED lights red for one second and turns off. If the indicator LED is flashing, the charger is not ready.
  • Page 5: Battery Information

    Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery Removing of Battery: Match the two grooves of the battery with the Before removing, make sure the radio is turned off. corresponding guides on the back of the radio. Make Then push downwards on the battery latch. sure the battery is flat against and parallel to the aluminum chassis.
  • Page 6: Antenna Information

    Attaching/Removing Belt Clip Attaching/Removing the Antenna Attaching the Antenna (Figure 1) Attaching Belt Clip (Figure 3) Screw the antenna into the connector at the top of the Align the screw eyelets of the belt clip with those on the rear of radio and fasten the belp clip with enclosed radio by holding the bottom of the antenna, and turning it clockwise until secure.
  • Page 7: Earphone/Microphone Information

    Attaching External Earphone/Microphone 1. Open the Earphone/Microphone jack cover. There is no need to remove it. (Figure 5) 2. Insert the Earphone/Microphone into the Earphone/Microphone jack. (Figure 6) Figure 5 Figure 6 www.blackboxradios.com...
  • Page 8: Radio Overview

    Radio Overview www.blackboxradios.com...
  • Page 9 PTT Key To transmit, press down the PTT key and speak into the microphone; release it to receive. Programmable Key 1 (SK1 Key) PC Programmable Function. Programmable Key 2 (SK2 Key) PC Programmable Function. Antenna Speaker Bluetooth (TK Keys) Enables or Disables Bluetooth Function. Channel Knob Rotate the knob to change channels.
  • Page 10 Overview (continued) Accessory Jack and cover Belt Clip Screws (Belt Clip) Li-poly Battery Charging Contacts Battery Latch www.blackboxradios.com...
  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Volume Adjustment After the radio is turned on, rotate the Power Switch/ Turning the Radio ON/OFF Volume Control knob to adjust volume. Rotate the Power Switch/Volume Control knob clockwise until a click sounds to turn on the radio. At the same time, a voice indication of the current channel is heard.
  • Page 12: Select Channel

    Channel Selecting Transmitting Rotate the channel to choose your desired channel from To talk, hold down the PTT key and speak into the 1~16 channels. microphone with normal voice. Please keep the microphone at least 2 inches away from your mouth. You can select the channel according to the number or symbol mark at the bottom of the knob.
  • Page 13: Auxiliary Functions

    Auxiliary Functions Auxiliary Functions need to be set through PC software or contact your dealer for programming. PC Programming 1. Visit blackboxradios.com to download the Seal™ programming software (you can also contact your dealer for programming). 2. Turn off the radio and connect it and PC with the programming cable (see figure on the right).
  • Page 14: Bluetooth Functions

    Programmable Key Settings Key Setting menu. The default setting is as follows: • The default long press duration is 2 seconds. • Top Key (blue key) long press: on • Top Key (blue key) is short press: off • Side Key 2 long press: off •...
  • Page 15 Connection with BT earpiece is indicated by beep and LED going dark on SEAL radio. You are now ready to use your BT earpiece with the SEAL. * If the SEAL does not detect a compatible wireless accessory within 60 seconds of being put into pairing mode, the SEAL will exit the pairing mode and resume normal operation.
  • Page 16 2. Press the programmed key and the radio will announce “Voice Encrypt On”. Press again to disable and the radio will announce “Voice Encrypt Off”. 3. You can turn this function on/off on the “Optional Feature” menu at the “Sound of Encryption”. Check the box to turn on the function and uncheck the box to turn off the function.
  • Page 17 With VOX, you can directly speak into the microphone without holding down the (PTT) key. The LED glows red and your voice will be transmitted. When operating in Whisper VOX mode using earphones, the radio beeps when VOX is enabled. 1.
  • Page 18: Other Function Settings

    Other Function Settings Voice Prompts The default setting for this function is voice prompts in English. You can know the current channel through voice prompts. 1. In the “Voice/Beep Tone” in “Optional Feature” menu, you can set the prompts as OFF/English/Tone. 2.
  • Page 19 DTMF (PTT ID/ANI) You can enter a DTMF code (up to 8 digits, consisted with 1234567890ABCD*#) in the “PTT ID” item in the “Optional Feature” menu. You can also set the code to be sent at the “Begin of Tx”, “End of Tx” and/or as “Side Tone”.
  • Page 20 Scan The default setting of this function is off. When this function is enabled, rotate channel selector knob to 16th channel. The LED flashes green and the radio will check all channels that have the Scan set to YES. The radio automatically stops at the channel on which a signal is received.
  • Page 21 25KHz/12.5KHz The default setting is 25KHz. You can decide whether the channel works as 25KHz or 6.25KHz through “W/N” item in “Channel Information” menu. CTSS/CDCSS CTSS/CDCSS is a sub-audio signal, mainly used to avoid unwanted conversations on the same channel. With CTSS/CDCSS set, you can only hear conversations with matched CTSS/CDCSS within effective signal range.
  • Page 22: Specification

    Specification General Frequency Range UHF: 400-470MHz VHF: 136-174MHz Channel Capacity 16 (15+S) Channel Spacing 25.0kHz / 12.5kHz Frequency Stability ±2.5PPM Operating Temperature -25~+55°C Antenna Impendence 50Ω Li-ion Battery 2600mAh Operating Voltage 7.4V Dimension (W×H×D) w/battery 2.3” × 3.75” × 2.17” or 59mm x 96mm x 55mm Weight (with antenna &...
  • Page 23: Technical Terms

    Appendix: Technical Terms Name Description CTCSS / CDCSS is a kind of signaling attached to audio signal. If the CTCSS / CDCSS CTCSS / CDCSS of the transmitter is the same as that of the Receiver, the speaker is unmuted and sound comes out. Otherwise sound can not come out. Monitor This function enables you to hear all calls even with unmatched CTCSS / CDCSS.
  • Page 24: Warranty

    Shipment errors must be reported within 3 days of receipt of goods in order to get replacements. Blackbox Radios does not accept returns on custom orders. All custom orders are final. Items may only be returned for credit if they are unused, in original packaging and purchased within the last thirty (30) days.
  • Page 25: Fcc Notice

    FCC NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 and Part 90 of the FCC Rules and is listed. Operational is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates RF energy and if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications and other devices.
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