Backcountry Access BCLINK2 TWO-WAY RADIO User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
DISCLAIMER.............................................................2
COMPONENT OUTLINE.......................................2
GETTING STARTED.................................................3
Charging battery............................................3
Connecting Smart Mic..................................3
Attaching to backpack..................................3
BASIC FUNCTIONS................................................4
User interface..................................................4
Screen icons...................................................4
Presetting the channels................................5
Selecting the preset channel......................5
Key lock............................................................5
Remaining battery power display...............6
Communication..............................................6
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS......................................6
Low transmit power.......................................6
Button sounds................................................6
Roger beep.....................................................6
Weather channels..........................................6
Battery power indicator................................7
Earphone..........................................................7
Using your radio in the field.........................7
Tech specs......................................................8
FCC Licensing................................................8
Limited warranty.............................................8
Limitations........................................................9
How to obtain warranty service..................9
BC Link 2.0 Owner’s Manual
Congratulations on purchasing your BC Link 2.0 radio from Backcountry Access.
This is an important step toward improving communication within your group in the
backcountry. At BCA, we believe that backcountry safety starts with good planning and
clear communication. While gear like the BC Link 2.0 and other BCA safety products
are essential, they are only part of the equation. Education is equally important, especially
regarding terrain selection, avalanche safety, and first aid. For more information on
backcountry and snow safety, see www.backcountryaccess.com/education.
Disclaimer
All action sports involve inherent risks, and injuries or death may occur during these
activities. Do not rely on this product as your only means of communication. Never travel
alone and always make sure that a responsible person knows where you are going and
when you plan to return. Familiarize yourself with the area in which you are traveling and
the current weather and avalanche conditions. Backcountry Access, Inc. is not responsible
for any loss of communication between you and your group due to this product’s improper
use, the failure to properly charge and maintain the product’s battery, and/or poor or no
reception in the operating area.
Component Outline
Antenna
Smart Mic
connection cord
Earphone jack
MIC
Power/
Volume
Privacy code/ Battery %
Push-to-talk
button
Cord lock screw
Speaker
OK
MENU
Red transmit light
Green power light
Microphone
Cord connection
Channel
Pre-set
channels
Smart Mic
Radio Base Unit
USB charging port
Getting started
In the BC Link 2.0 package, you will find the radio base unit, Smart Mic, recharger, USB
cable, and quick reference card. To start, check the attachment of the Smart Mic and
recharge the battery.
Charging battery
To charge the battery, attach the micro-USB cable to the USB port in the battery. You
can use any powered USB port to recharge, but use of the recharger provided with the
package is recommended. If you are using the recharger provided with the package, the
LED light on the top of the recharger will be red when the battery is charging; it will turn
green when fully charged.
NOTE: After recharging the battery, make sure to put the protective cap back on the battery
USB port. This is vital to make sure that snow or condensation does not enter the battery
compartment.
Connecting Smart Mic
Connect the Smart Mic by placing the cord connection in slot and rotate in the cord lock
screw.
Attaching to backpack
To attach to a backpack, fasten the alligator clip on the back of the Smart Mic to your
shoulder or sternum strap. Then place the radio base unit inside your backpack or clip it
to your waist belt. If your backpack has a hydration sleeve built into the shoulder strap, it
may be possible to run the cable through the sleeve. First detach the Smart Mic from the
radio base unit as described above. Then run the Smart Mic connection cord through the
hydration sleeve until it reaches the inside of the pack. Reattach the cord connection to the
base unit.
Basic functions
This chapter describes how to use basic functions on your BC Link 2.0.
User interface
simultaneously
Displays remaining
battery power percentage
Menu
–
Channel
Menu
–
Privacy code
Menu
on
off
Button sounds
Menu
on
off
Roger beep
OK
Menu + OK
Hold for
3 seconds
Button lock
Screen Icons
Battery
meter
Weather
channel
Button
sound
Keys
locked
0.5W Transmit
power
2.0W Transmit
power
Roger
beep
Presetting the channels
The BC Link 2.0 comes with preset channels from the factory:
A Channel 1 privacy code off
B Channel 5 privacy code 10
C Channel 4 privacy code 20
D Channel 8 privacy code 10
E Channel 9 privacy code 11
F Channel 20 privacy code off
With the BC Link 2.0, it is possible to preset your own channels using the dial on the Smart Mic.
These can be set to A, B, C, D, E, or F by following these steps:
1. Turn the radio on, using the power/volume dial.
2. Select the preset channel (A-F) on the Smart Mic channel selection dial.
3. Press Menu once (to deactivate the key lock, see below).
		 The channel number will start flashing in the display.
4. Select desired channel using the up/down buttons.
5. Accept by waiting for five seconds or pressing OK.
6. Press Menu again. The privacy code number will start flashing.
7. Select desired privacy code.
8. If the channel or privacy code digit stops flashing while presetting the channels,
		 press Menu again.
Repeat this process for each channel (A-F) that you would like to preset. All members of
your party must select the same channels AND privacy codes. We suggest presetting
several neighboring channels on the dial to the same channels and privacy codes, in case
the dial switch is turned inadvertently.
Channels 1 through 7 are 2.0W channels. Channels 8 through 14 are 0.5W FRS channels.
Channels 15 through 22 are 2.0W channels. While battery life is longer when using
channels 8-14, the range of transmission is shorter.
Selecting the preset channel
After channels have been preset, the desired channel and privacy code combination can
be selected with the dial on the Smart Mic. Therefore you don’t need touch the base unit to
change channels.
Key lock
The key lock applies to the keys on the base unit only; it does not lock the controls on the
Smart Mic. Activate the key lock by pressing the Menu and Ok buttons simultaneously for
3 seconds. During this time, a countdown from 3 to 1 is shown in the display. The key lock
can be deactivated the same way it is activated.
Remaining battery power display
By pressing p and q simultaneously, the remaining charge level is shown in percentage in
the right lower corner.
Communication
To communicate between all units, all radios in the group must be set to the same
frequency and privacy setting. This includes radios of other brands. To talk to other
members in your group, hold the Smart Mic two inches from your mouth. Press the Pushto-talk (PTT) button and keep it pressed for at least two seconds before talking. To listen,
release the PTT button.
Advanced functions
Low Transmit Power
The 0.5W transmit power icon is located in the upper left corner of the base unit display.
When the BC Link 2.0 is transmitting at 0.5W power (FRS channels 8-14), the icon is
empty. When channels other than 8-14 are being used and the BC Link 2.0 is transmitting
at 2.0W power, the icon is full .
Button sound
When the button sounds are activated, the BC Link 2.0 beeps when any button is pressed
or when the user turns on the Smart Mic. These button sounds can be activated by pressing
the Menu button three times until the icon and “ON” or “OFF” are displayed. Turn the
button sounds on or off using the up or down buttons. Accept by waiting five seconds or
pressing OK.
Roger beep
The Roger beep is a tone that sounds at the end of each transmission, when the PTT
button is released. The Roger beep is activated or deactivated by pressing the Menu
button four times until the Roger beep icon
and “ON” or “OFF” are displayed. Turn the
Roger beep on or off using the up or down buttons. Accept by waiting five seconds or
pressing OK.
Weather channels
Weather channels can be activated by scrolling past channel 22. The BC Link 2.0 will
scan weather channels through automatically; they can only be accessed within the U.S.
Weather channels are receive-only channels, which means that when the weather channel is
activated, transmitting is not possible. When a weather channel is active, the weather icon
is displayed.
You can find the corresponding frequency of the closest weather station here:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrbro.htm That frequency corresponds to the weather
channels listed below:
Weather Channel
Frequency (MHz)
162.550
162.400
162.475
162.425
162.450
162.500
162.525
161.650
161.775
10
161.750
11
162.000
Once you have selected your preferred weather channel, wait five seconds or press
OK. Reception from these stations depends on weather conditions and the presence of
obstacles such as mountains, buildings, and trees between the transmitter and receiver.
Battery power indicator
The battery power icon
is in the upper left corner of the base unit display. Note that
the battery power indicator is based on battery voltage: it will drop when the battery is
loaded. For example, it will indicate fewer bars when the radio is transmitting.
Earphone
An earphone jack is located next to the cable on the Smart Mic. It will accommodate any
standard 3.5mm TS or TRS earphone plug.
Using your radio in the field
For recommendations on how to most efficiently use your BC Link 2.0 in the field and for
emergencies please see the Education tab at http://www.backcountryaccess.com/product/
bc-link-2/ .
Tech specs
Product
Weight Weight
Smart Mic
Smart Mic
Base Unit
Base Unit
(oz)
(g) Dimensions (in.) Dimensions (cm) Dimensions (in.) Dimensions (cm)
Radio/
12.0 oz 340 g
Remote Unit
3.5” x 2.1” x 1.5” 9.0 x 5.4 x 4.0 cm 6.3” x 2.2” x 1.4” 16 x 5.6 x 3.5 cm
Battery: 3.7 VDC Li-ion with 2300mAh of usable capacity.
Battery life: Dependent on usage; 80 hours normal use when radio is stored in backpack.
Transmitting in high power mode will shorten battery life.
Range: Approximately 7 miles in a typical backcountry environment. Electrical interference
and objects between the transmitting and receiving radio can decrease range. In optimum
circumstances, range can be significantly greater.
Case material: Polycarbonate.
Water and dust resistance: Conforms to IP56.
Charger: 5V/1A power can be used on 110V AC.
Temperature operating range: -20C to +60 C.
Maximum transmitting power: 2W.
Warning: Do not disassemble or subject radio to fire. Risk of injury.
FCC licensing
This device complies with Title 47 Part 95 of the FCC Rules. Operation 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.
FCC IDENTIFIER: OUNBCLINK2
Name of Grantee: Backcountry Access, Inc.
Limited Warranty
Backcountry Access, Inc. (BCA) warrants that for a period of three (3) years from the date
of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Should
a defect occur during the three (3) year warranty period, BCA will repair or replace the
defective product or component part at its option, free of charge. BCA will repair or replace
the product with an identical or reasonably equivalent product, at its election, or it may elect
to refund the purchase price (less reasonable depreciation based on actual use) if it cannot
readily and quickly provide a replacement. Replacement products provided pursuant to this
warranty are under warranty only for the remainder of the original warranty period.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase
and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to
obtain warranty performance. If the original proof of purchase cannot be provided, BCA will
use the product’s manufacture date as the start of the warranty period. BCA dealers do not
have the right to alter, modify or in any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
Limitations
This warranty shall not apply if the product (a) is altered, modified, or tampered with in any
way by anyone or (b) is damaged by negligence, accident, unreasonable/abnormal use or
by other causes unrelated to defective materials or workmanship. Further, the warranty does
not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
BCA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH OR INJURIES TO PERSONS, DAMAGE
TO PROPERTY, OR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY.
BCA’S SOLE LIABILITY FROM THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED
BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF
THE ABOVE WARRANTY. SOME STATES, PROVINCES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS,
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
How to obtain warranty service
Prior to the expiration of the three (3) year warranty period, obtain a Return Authorization
(RA) number and instructions directly from BCA by clicking here: http://www.
backcountryaccess.com/customer-service/warranty-service/
If you have questions, contact the BCA warranty service department at (800)670-8735 or
warranty@backcountryaccess.com.
The purchaser is responsible for shipping and handling charges to the BCA warranty
service department. BCA will return the repaired or replacement product at its expense,
but if it is determined that there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not
within the scope of this warranty, storage or return of the product will be at the purchaser’s
expense.
Backcountry Access, Inc.
2820 Wilderness Place, Unit H
Boulder, Colorado USA
Phone: 303-417-1345
info@backcountryaccess.com
www.backcountryaccess.com
BCA/K 2 Canada
1 Westside Dr. Unit #7
Etobicoke, ON Canada
M9C 1B2
Phone, local: 416-620-4125
Phone, toll free: 866-455-2748
bca@k2canada.com
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The information listed provides the user with information needed to make him or her aware of a RF exposure,
and what to do to assure that this radio operates within the FCC exposure limits of this radio. The device
complies with RF specifications when the device used at 25mm from your front face and 0mm from your body
and must operate with a duty factor not exceeding 50%. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar
accessories used by this device should not contain any metallic components. Body-worn accessories that do
not meet these requirements may not comply with RF exposure requirements and should be avoided.
Maximun SAR Value (1g):1.499W/Kg.

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