RCA Communications Systems MR240 VHF Marine Two-Way Radio User Manual RS 36M EN indd

RCA Communications Systems VHF Marine Two-Way Radio RS 36M EN indd

Users Manual

RCA Communications SystemsVHF Marine Two-Way Radio
ForewordThank you for purchasing this company marine transceiver, you will find these. Readver. is a powerful marine radio, it id designed on IMO As adopting advance waterproof technology, the transceiver is with good waterproof, floating and flash functions.CAUTIONNEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet, this may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below -15℃ or above +55℃.KEEP the transceiver at least 1meter away from your ves- sel's nagentic navigation compass.BE CAREFUL, the transceiver meats IP-X7 requirements for waterproof protection.However,once the transceiver has been dropped,waterproof protection cannot be guar-anteed because of possible damage to the transceiver's case or the waterproof seal.◎MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery cover are securely attached to the transceiver,and that antenna and battery cover are dry before attachment. Exposing the in-side of the transceiver to water will result in serious dam-age to the transceiver.professional and human oriented design of the transceiver during uall instructions carefully and completely before using the transceiIt is an abundant(International Maritime Organization) resolution.
Recommendation Clean the transceiver thoroughly with fresh water after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operating. Otherwise, the transceiver's key, switches and controllers may become unusable due to salt crystallization.NOTE:DO NOT submerge the transceiver in water if there is any reason to suspect the waterproof protection may not be effective. for example, in cases where the battery cover or DC Jack cap rubber seal is damaged,the trans-ceiver/battery cover/DC Jack cap is cracked or broken , or the transceiver has been dropped, or when the battery cover, antenna or DC Jack cap are detached from the transceiver. Features Floats on Water The transceiver floats in fresh or salt water even when the supplied acces-sories are attached.When a third-party battery pack, strap, antenna, etc. is used , it may sink.Floats and Flashes An LED sends out intermittent light from a transparent section on the bottom of the radios, while floating in the water. As the LED light stands out in the dark ( like a flashing fishing float), the radio can be easily retrieved from the water. This function works even when the radios is turned OFF.
PREPARATIONPreparation ............................................................................... 1Supplied Accessories ......................................................... 1Charging the Battery Pack .................................................. 1Battery Pack ....................................................................... 2Flexible antenna ................................................................. 2Belt clip ............................................................................... 2PANEL DESCRIPTIONPannel Description .................................................................... 3Display ...................................................................................... 4Turn ON/OFF ............................................................................ 5Adjusting the Volume Level ........................................................ 5Adjusting the Squelch Level ....................................................... 5Receiving and Transmitting ....................................................... 5Receiving ........................................................................... 5Transmitting........................................................................ 5Channel Group Selective ........................................................... 5Channel Selection ..................................................................... 6Channel 16 ......................................................................... 6Call Channel ....................................................................... 6Weather Channels .............................................................. 6Call Channel Programming ........................................................ 6Monitor Function ........................................................................ 7Volume Loud Function ............................................................... 7Volume Mute Function ............................................................... 7Automatic Backlight ................................................................... 7Lock Function ............................................................................ 7AquaQuake Water Draining Function ......................................... 7CONTENTSSCAN OPERATIONScan Types ............................................................................... 8Setting TAG Channels ............................................................... 8Setting (or clearing) a TAG channel .................................... 8Setting (or clearing) all tagged channels .............................. 8Starting a Scan .......................................................................... 8DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH Description ................................................................................ 9Operation .................................................................................. 9SET MODESet Mode Programming ............................................................ 10Set Mode Operation .......................................................... 10Set Mode Items ........................................................................ 10Beep Tone Function .......................................................... 10Weather Alert .................................................................... 10Priority Scan Function ........................................................ 10Scan Resume Time ........................................................... 10Auto Scan Function ........................................................... 10Dual/Tri-watch Function .................................................... 11Monitor Key Action ............................................................. 11Automatic Backlighting ....................................................... 11LCD Contrast Setting ......................................................... 11Power Save Function ......................................................... 11VHF Marine Channel List .......................................................... 12Specification ............................................................................. 13Troubleshooting........................................................................ 14
1Preparation Supplied Accessories Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify items llist-ed in the following table before discarding the packing materials. If any item are missing or have been damaged, please contact dealer immediately. Items QtyAntenna 1Battery Pack 1Adaptor 1Belt Clip 1Handstrap 1User's Manual 1Charging the Battery Pack Connect the adaptor to the AC Power.1. Rotate the jack in top of transceiver, connect it to the adaptor start to 2. charge, LCD appears " " and " " to indicate charging.If battery charging is full , LCD appears“FL”，you should pull the 3. adaptor out .NOTE: if transceiver didn't insert battery pack, LCD will appears“Er”.PREPARATION
2Flexible Antenna Connect the supplied fixable antenna to the 1. antenna connector, rotate it clockwise.To remove it, rotate it counter-clockwise.2. Belt Clip Attach the belt clip to, or detach the belt clop from the transceiver. Battery Pack To insert the battery pack:Place the battery into the transceiver so it fits flat, and the securely attach the battery cover, as shown. Push the cover until the latch comes back to the locked position.To remove the battery packSlide the latch and then lift the battery cover to remove it , then remove the battery pack , as shown.
3Pannel Description PTT1. Hold down to transmit; release to receive. CH 16/Call CH2. Push to select channel 16. Hold for 1 second to select the call channel.(factory default: channel 9 )  When the call channel is selected, hold for 3 seconds to enter the call channel programming mode. While in the set mode, push to return to the normal operation mode. FAV/TAG3. PUSH to sequentially select to the favorite channels, while ignoring un- PANEL DESCRIPTIONtagged channel, in a channel group.Hold for 1 second to set or clear the TAG for the display channel. While hold , turn ON the power to clear or set all TAG channels in the seteced channel group.SCAN/DUAL4. Push to start or stop a normal or priority scan. Hold for 1 second to enter the Dual/Tri-watch mode. Push to exit the watch mode Hold this key and HI/LO key for 1 second, to activate the AquaQuake Function.[HI/LO]/[ 5. ]Push to select the high or low output power. Hold for 1 second to turn the Lock function ON or OFF. POWER[ 6. ]Hold to turn power ON or OFF. VOL./SQL/MONI7. Push to enter the volume adjustment mode or the squelch adjustment mode.Hold for 1 second to active the Monitor function. While hold this key , hold [ ] key to turn ON the power and enter the set mode.While in the Set mode, push to select an item, While holding this key , push [▼]to turn ON the Volume Mute function . Do the same steps again to turn OFF the function.While hold down this key, push [▲]to turn ON the Volume Loud function. Do the same steps again to turn OFF the function.[8. ▲]/[▼]UP/DOWN Push to select an operation channel. 
4 While in the Set mode, push to select the setting or value of an item. Push to check TAG channels or change scanning direction during a scan.[CH]9. Hold for 1 second, one or more times, to select a channel group from USA, International, and Canada.Push to return to the previous channel before selecting Channel 16 or the Calling channel.ANTENA CONNECTOR10. Connect the supplied antenna here. [DC 6V]11. Connect the adaptor or optional cable her. 　NOTE: Attached the [DC] jack cap when the adaptor is not connect-ed. Otherwise , water will get into the transceiver.Dispaly Icon DescriptionTransmit Indicator , Appears while transmittingLow Power indicator1) "LOW" appears when low power is selected2) "LOW" blinks when switching forced low power mode because of a high temperature arrow or low voltage Appears while working in ATIS Channel Appears when U.S.AAppears when internationalAppears when Canadian channel group is selectedAppears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens Blinks while monitoringAppears when a TAG channel is selectedAppears when the call channel is selectedAppears when the radio is chargingBattery Indicator, remaining battery powerBlinks while scanningAppears while the lock function is activatedAppears when a duplex channel is selectedAppears when dual watchAppears when tri-band watchChannel number readout Indicates the selected operating channel numberIn set mode, indicates the selected conditionIn dual watch/tri-watch,appears CH16 during priority scanAppears while volume selectingAppears while SQL selectingAppears while mode selectingShow the squelch level Show the volume level Blinks when the volume mute is activated
5Turn ON/OFF Press1. [ ] for 1 second to turn ON. Press again2. [ ]for 1 second to turn OFF.Adjusting the Volume Level The volume level can be adjusted using [VOL/SQL] and [▼] or [▲].Push 1. [VOL/SQL] once to enter the volume adjustment mode. Then press [▼] or [▲] to adjust the volume level.The"VOL" icon starts blinking. The transceiver has 31 volume levels and OFF. When no key operation is performed for 5 seconds, then transceiver returns to the normal mode.Push2. [VOL/SQL]twice to exit the volume adjustment model.Adjusting the Squelch Level The squelch level can be adjusted using [VOL/SQL] and [▼] or [▲] . in the order to properly receive signals. As well as for the scan to effectively func-tion, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level.Push 1. [VOL/SQL] twice to enter the squelch adjustment mode, then push [▼] or [▲] to adjust the squelch level.The"SQL" icon starts blinking. The transceiver has 11 squelch levels: OP is completely open;10 is tight squelch; 1 is loose squelchWhen no key operation is performed for 5 seconds, the transceiver returns to the normal mode.push 2. [VOL/SQL]again to exit the squelch adjustment mode.BASIC OPERATIONReceiving and Transmitting Receiving set the volume levels by push 1. [VOL/SQL] , [▼] or [▲]. set the squelch levels by2. [▼] or [▲].when receiving a signal, "  " appears and audio is heard from the speaker.The conserve battery power, the transceiver's power save function automatically activates when no signal is received for 5 seconds.Transmitting Push 1. [Hi/Lo] to select output power."LOW"appears when low power is selected. Choose low power for short range communications; choose high power for longer distance communications.Some channels are for only low power communication. Hold down 2. [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the microphone."TX"appearks. Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission Release 3. [PTT] to receive.NOTE:Transmitting without an antenna can damage the transceiver.  To maximize the readability of your transmitted signal, pause for a second after pushing 【PTT】hold the microphone 5-10cm from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.Channel Group Selective This transceiver is pre-programmed with USA.International,Canadian chan-nels.Choose the appropriate channel groups for your operating area.
6Push 1. [CH] to select a regular channel.Hold down 2. [CH] for 1 second, one or more times,to select the desired channel group.The selectable channel groups are different, depending on the ver- sion.Push 3. [▲] or [▼] to select a channel."A" appears when a simplex channel is selected. Channel Selection Important: Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging.Channel 16 Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel, It used for establishing ini-tial contact with a station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both dual watch and Tri-watch while standing by, you must monitor Channel 16.Push 1. [16/C] momentarily to select Channel 16.Push 2. [CH] to return to the channel used before Channel 16, or push [▼] or [▲] to select a channel.Call Channel Each regular channel group has separate leisure-use call channels. The call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. The call channels can be pro-grammed and are used to store your most often used channel in each channel group for quick recall.Push and hold 1. [16/c] for 1.5 second to select the call channel of the selected channel group. "CALL" and call channel number appears.Push 2. [CH] to return to the channel used before call channel, or push [▼] or [▲] to select a channe.Weather Channels RS-36M has 10 pre-programmed weather channels. There are used for monitoring broadcasts.Push 1. [CH] to select weather channel or normal channel.Appears "WX" when weather channel selected.  Appears "WX ALT" when turn on weather alert function. Push 2. [▼] or [▲] to select channel.Call Channel Programming Call channel is used to access Channel 16 (default : Channel 9), You can program the call channel with you most often-used channel in each channel group for quick recall.Push 1. [CH] to select a desired channel group to be programmed Push 2. [16/C] for 1sec.to select a call channel.Push 3. [16/C] for 3sec.till it sounds "BEEP" tone and "DUDU" tone to enter call channel programming mode. Channel number blinks. 
7Push 4. [▼] or [▲] to select desired call channelPush 5. [16/C] confirmed and save it , Push [CH] cancel and exit.Monitor Function The monitor function opens the squelch. Push [MONI] to active monitor function."BUSY" will blinks and sound while monitor function actives. Volume Loud Function The volume loud function temporarily maximizes the volume loud level , it has no effect when the volume level is 31.Push 1. [VOL/SQL] and [▲] to turn ON the function Push 2. [VOL/SQL] and [▲] to turn it OFF.Volume Mute Function The volume mute function can be activated temporarily.Push 1. [VOL/SQL] and [▲] to active .The audio is muted The volume level indicator start blinking Push 2. [VOL/SQL] and [▲] to turn the volume mute function off.Automatic Backlight This function is convenient for night time operation. The automatic backlight-ing can be activated in set mode.Push any key except for [PTT] to turn the backlighting ON.The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 seconds.of in- activity.Lock Function This function electronically lock all keys (except for [PTT][▼][▲][VOL/SQL][ ]to prevent accidental changing of the channel and function access.Push and hold []for 1 seconds.to turn the function ON and OFF.AquaQuake Water Draining Function RS-36M uses a new technology to clear water away from the speaker grill:AquaQuake. AquaQuake helps drain water away from the speaker hous-ing (water that might otherwise muffle the sound coming from the speaker). RS-36M emits a vibrating beep when this function is activated.Push and hold  [SCAN]and [HI/LO] A low beep tone sounds for 9 seconds to drain water, regardless of volume level setting The transceiver does not perform key operations while the Aqua- Quake function is activated. The AquaQuake function can not be ac-tivated when an optional speaker-microphone is connected.
8Scan Types Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide frequency range. The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan.In addition, the weather alert and auto scan functions are available for stand-by convenience. These functions can be activated simultaneously, depend-ing on the setting in set mode.NormalScanIt searches through all TAG channels in sequence.However, unlike priority scan, Channel 16 is not checked unless channel 16 is set as a TAG channel.Priority ScanA priority scan sequentially searches through all TAG channels while moni-toring Channel 16. when a signal is detected on Channel16, the scan pauses until the signal disappears; when a signal is detected on a channel other than Channel 16, the scan switches to Dualwatch, until the signal disappears. Setting TAG Channels For more efficient scanning, set the desired channels as TAG channels or clear the TAG setting from unwanted channels. Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning.SCAN OPERATIONSetting (or clearing) a TAG channel Push 1. [CH] to select desired channel group. Push 2. [▼] or [▲] to select the desired channels to be set as a TAG Channel.Push and hold " 3. " for 1 second. to set the displayed channel as a TAG Channel."  " appears in the function display.To cancel the TAG channel setting, push and hold " 4. " for 1sec. "  " disappears.Setting (or clearing) all tagged channels While pushing and holding 1. [TAG], turn power [ ] ON to clear all TAG channels in the selected channel group.Repeat above procedure to set all channels as TAG channels.2. Starting a Scan Set the priority scan function, scan resume timer and auto scan function is advance, in the set mode.Push 1. [SCAN] to start normal scan or priority scan."SCAN" Blinks. "16" appears on the sub channelreadout during a priority scan. When a signal is received, the scan pauses until the signal disap- pears, or resumes after pausing 5 seconds, depeneding on the set mode setting.Push [▼]or[▲] to sequentially select TAG channels, change the scanning direction or manually resume the scan.Pus2. [SCAN]to stop the scan, or push [PTT],[16/C], [CH]or[FAV]also can strops the scan.
9Description Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on another channel; Tri-watich monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel. Dualwatch/Tri-watch is convenient for monitoring channel 16 when you are operating on another channel.DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH Operation Push 1. [SCAN/DUAL]for 1 second to start dual watch or tri-watch."DW" blinks during dual watch;”TW” blinks during Tri-watch. A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.  Tri-watch switches to dualwatch when receiving a signal on the call channel. Push 2. [SCAN/DUAL]to cancel dualwatch/tri-watch.Dual-band duty Tri-band duty
10Set Mode Programming The set mode is used to channel the settings of transceiver's functions: beep tone function, priority scan function, scan resume timer, auto scan function, dual/tri-watch function , monitor key action, automatic backlighting, LCD contrast setting and power save function .Set Mode Operation Turn OFF the power.1. While holding down 2. [VOL/SQL],turn ON the power to enter the set modeRelease 3. [VOL/SQL], appears " Bp "Push 4. [VOL/SQL]to select a desired option of the item.Push 5. [▲][▼]to select a desired option of the item.To exit the set mode, push 6. [16/C]No. Show Set Project Set parameter optionsThe default value1 bP Beep of /on on2 AL Weather Warning of /on of3 Pr Priority Scan of /on of4 St Scan Resume Timer of /on of5 AS Automatic Scanning of /on of6 dt Dual-band / Tri-band Duty d-/t- d-7 Sq Monitor key Functions Pu / Ho Pu8 bL Automatic Backlight of /on on9 LC LCD Contrast Hi / Lo Hi10 PS Automatic Power of / on onSET MODESet Mode Items Beep Tone Function Turn the key touch beep sound ON or OFF.Weather Alert When there are significant weather information , the U.S. NOAA broadcast stations will transmit an alarm weather . When the weather alert function is turned on, walkie-talkies will sound the alarm at the same time "WXALT" symbol flashes. During the scan , the current weather channel in use will be scanned .With this function enabled , when you select the Weather Channel , the screen displays "WX ALT" symbol.Priority Scan Function The transceiver has 2 scan types—normal (OFF)and priority (ON )scan, A normal scan searches all TAG channels in the selected channel group. A priority scan sequentially searches all TAG channels while monitoring Channel 16.Scan Resume Time The scan resume timer can be set as a pause (OFF) or timer scan (ON).OFF: when a signal is detected, the scan pauses on the channel until the signal disappears, and then resumes.ON:  When a signal is detected, the scan pauses on the channel for 5 seconds. and then resumes.Auto Scan Function The auto scan function automatically starts a normal or priority scan when
11no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 30 seconds.Dual/Tri-watch Function Set the watch type to Dualwatch or Tri-watch. Monitor Key Action The monitor key temporarily opens the squelch. This item sets the key action.Pu(PUSH): The monitor function is activated by holding down [MONI].The squelch open while holding down the key.Ho(Hold): The monitor function is activated by holding down [MONI]for 1 second, the squelch stays open until any key is pushed.Automatic Backlighting This function is convenient for night-time operation. The backlight can be selected from ON and OFF.The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5 seconds. of in- activity.LCD Contrast Setting Set the LCD contrast level to high contrast or Low contrast. The LCD contrast level has little effect during indoor use. Power Save Function The power save function reduces current drain by turning OFF the re-ceiver circuit for preset intervals.OFF: Function is turned OFFON: Function is turned ON and will be activated when no signal is received, and no operation is preformed for 5seconds.
12VHF Marine Channel List Channel number Frequency(MHz) Channel number Frequency(MHz) Channel number Frequency(MHz) Channel number Frequency(MHz)USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive01 01 156.050 160.650 21 21 157.050 161.650 68 68 68 156.425 156.425 86A 157.325 157.32501A 156.050 156.050 21A 21A 157.050 157.050 69 69 69 156.475 156.475 87 87 87 157.375 161.97502 02 156.100 160.700 21b RX only 161.650 70 70 70 RX only 156.525 87A 87A 87A 157.375 157.37503 03 156.150 160.750 22 157.100 161.700 71 71 71 156.575 156.575 88 88 88 157.425 162.02503A 156.150 156.150 22A 22A 157.100 157.100 72 72 72 156.625 156.625 88A 88A 88A 157.425 157.42504 156.200 160.800 23 23 157.150 161.750 73 73 73 156.675 156.67504A 156.200 156.200 23A 157.150 157.150 74 74 74 156.725 156.72505 156.250 160.850 24 24 24 157.200 161.800 75*1 75*1 75*1 156.775 156.77505A 05A 156.250 156.250 25 25 25 157.250 161.850 76*1 76*1 76*1 156.825 156.82506 06 06 156.300 156.300 25b RX only 161.850 77*1 77 77*1 156.875 156.87507 156.350 160.950 26 26 26 157.300 161.900 78 156.925 161.52507A 07A 156.350 156.350 27 27 27 157.350 161.950 78A 78A 156.925 156.92508 08 08 156.400 156.400 28 28 28 157.400 162.000 79 156.975 161.57509 09 09 156.450 156.450 28b RX only 162.000 79A 79A 156.975 156.97510 10 10 156.500 156.500 60 60 156.025 160.625 80 157.025 161.62511 11 11 156.550 156.550 61 156.075 160.675 80A 80A 157.025 157.02512 12 12 156.600 156.600 61A 61A 156.075 156.075 81 157.075 161.675 Weather Channel Frequency(MHz)13*1 13 13*1 156.650 156.650 62 156.125 160.725 81A 81A 157.075 157.075 Transmit Receive14 14 14 156.700 156.700 62A 156.125 156.125 82 157.125 161.725 1 RX only 162.55015*1 15*1 15*1 156.750 156.750 63 156.175 160.775 82A 82A 157.125 157.125 2 RX only 162.40016 16 16 156.800 156.800 63A 156.175 156.175 83 83 157.175 161.775 3 RX only 162.47517*1 17 17*1 156.850 156.850 64 64 156.225 160.825 83A 83A 157.175 157.175 4 RX only 162.42518 156.900 161.500 64A 64A 156.225 156.225 83b RX only 161.775 5 RX only 162.45018A 18A 156.900 156.900 65 156.275 160.875 84 84 84 157.225 161.825 6 RX only 162.50019 156.950 161.550 65A 65A 65A 156.275 156.275 84A 157.225 157.225 7 RX only 162.52519A 19A 156.950 156.950 66 156.325 160.925 85 85 85 157.275 161.875 8 RX only 161.65020 20 20*1 157.000 161.600 66A 66A 66A*1 156.325 156.325 85A 157.275 157.275 9 RX only 161.77520A 157.000 157.000 67*1 67 67 156.375 156.375 86 86 86 157.325 161.925 10 RX only 163.275 *Only a low power.
13GeneralFrequency Range TX：156.05MHz-157.425MHzRX：156.05MHz-162.025MHzType of emission FM（16K0G3E）Battery Pack 1500mAh Li-ion (DC 3.7V) Frequency Stability ±10 PPMOperating Temperature Range -15℃～+55℃Antenna Impedance 50Dimensions (H × W × D) 140mm×65mm×41mmg742 thgieWTransmitterOutput Power 4W/1WMaximum Frequency Deviation ±5kHzSpurious Emissions 0.25uWAdjacent Channel Power ≥70dBAudio Harmonic Distortion ≤10%Current Drain≤1.5A(High power)≤0.9A (Low power)≤0.35A (Max audio output)ReceiverReceive Sensitivity ≤0.22μVSquelch Sensitivity ≤0.22μVHUM and Noise ≥40dBAdjacent Channel Selectivity ≥70dBSpurious Response ≥70dBIntermodulation ≥68dBAudio Output Power ≥0.6W (10%)Issues described in the following table are some common operational failure . SPEC I F I C ATION
14These types of errors are generally due to improperly connected , the operation caused by incorrect settings , or operator error caused due to incomplete program-ming . These problems are usually not caused by circuit failure . Before suspect intercom failure, please refer to the relevant section of this manual .PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.The transceiver does not turn ON.The battery is exhausted. The battery pack is not correctly in- serted.Recharge the battery pack. Correctly insert the battery pack. 1 2 No sound from speaker.The squelch level is too high. Volume level is too low. Speaker has been exposed to wa- ter.Set the squelch level to the threshold level. Adjust the audio level to a suitable level. Remove water from the speaker grill. 5、6 1 5 6 Transmitting is impos-sible, or high power can not be selected.Some channels are limited to low poweror only receive. The output power is set to low. The battery is exhausted. Change the channel. Push [Hi/Lo] to select high power. Recharge the battery pack. 7 The displayed channel cannot be changed. The Lock function is activated.  Hold down [ ] (Hi/Lo) for 1 second to turn OFF the function. 9 Scan does not start "TAG"channels are not pro- grammed. Set desired channels as "TAG" channels. 6 6 No beep sounds. Beep Tone function is turned OFF. Turn ON the Beep Tone in the set mode. 11 TROUBLESHOOTING
Ibefore using the two-way portable radio, review the following important RF energy awareness and control information and operational instructions. Comply with this information and instructions in order to ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines.e the capability to access information in that form.This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide communications between two or more users over a distance. It uses RF energy or radio waves to send and receive calls. RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy. Other forms include, but are not limited to, electric power, sunlight, and x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be confused with these otherforms of electromagnetic energy, which, when used improperly, can cause biological damage. Very high levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material.Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health, and industry work with organizations to develop standards for exposure to RF energy. These standards provide recommended levels of RF exposure for both workers and the general public. These recommended RF exposure levels include substantial margins of protection. All two-way radios marketed in North America are designed, manufactured, and tested toensure they meet government-established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also recommend specific operating instructions to users of two-way radios. These instructions are important because they inform users about RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it. Refer to the following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits:http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.htmlhttp://www.osha.gov./SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html RF Energy Exposure Awareness And ControlInformation For Fcc Occupational Use RequirementsThis radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions, where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to remain below RF exposure limits. This radio is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other use.!Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RCA Communications Systems could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.WARNING!CAUTIONImportant InformationRF Energy Exposure Information
To ensure bodily exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use. Always adhere to the following basic guidelines:• The push-to-talk button should only be depressed when intending to send a voice message.• The radio should only be used for necessary work-related communications.• The radio should only be used by authorized and trained personnel. It should never be operated by children.• Do not attempt any unauthorized modification to the radio. Changes or modifications to the radio may cause harmful interference and/or cause it to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. Only qualified personnel should service the radio.• Always use only authorized accessories (antennas, control heads, speakers/mics, etc.). Use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.The information listed above provides the user with information needed to make him or her aware of a RFexposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates within the FCC exposure limits of this radio. Occupational Safety Guidelines And Safety Training Information Federal Communications Commission RegulationsBefore it was marketed in the United States, the Digital portable radio was tested to ensure compliance with FCC RF energy exposure limits for two-way portable radios. When two-way radios are used as a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements. Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of alabel directing users to specific user awareness information. The radio has an RF exposure product label.Also, the Product Safety Manual and this Operator’s Manual include information and operating instructions required to control RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements.Important InformationOperation Safety Recommendations

Navigation menu