Radio Shack 1901208 Business Band Transceiver User Manual users manual

RadioShack Corporation Business Band Transceiver users manual

users manual

1OWNER’S MANUAL19-1208INTRODUCTIONYour Radio Shack 19-1208 Business band transceiver is a portable, easy-to-use, two-wayradio that you can carry almost anywhere. It is approved with commercial-grade standardsto give you clear, reliable communication. This transceiver consists of 8 Business channels.Your 19-1208 provides for personal communications with family members or other licenses.You can use the 19-1208 for recreational communications while you hike, ski, or fish. Youcan even use the 19-1208 to coordinates your personal or business activities with otherfamily members. When you get a license to operate the radio, you can let other membersof your family living in the same household operate the radio.Your transceiver has the following features:PLL-Controlled Circuitry ---- provides accurate and stable channel selection.Adjustable Squelch ---- helps eliminate noise between transmissions.38 CTCSS (Continuous Tone Control Squelch System) ---- helps reduce interferencefrom other systems in the area operating on the same frequency.Built-in Modulation Limiter Circuit ---- automatically adjusts for a wide variety of voicelevels to ensure an understandable transmission.High/Low Power ---- lets you save power by selecting a suitable transmitting power forlong or short distances.Battery Low and Transmit Indicator ---- shows the battery pack’s condition and lightswhen you transmit or receive.Removable and Rechargeable Battery Pack ---- lets you use one battery pack while youcharge another (additional packs available).Supplied Battery Charger ---- conveniently recharges your transceiver’s battery pack.Flexible Antenna with BNC Connector ---- provides excellent reception. The BNCconnector is designed so you can easily attach and remove the supplied antenna or anoptional one.Earphone Jack and External Microphone Jack ---- let you use an earphone or externalmicrophone to help ensure understandable communications in noisy areas.Belt Clip ---- lets you attach the transceiver to your belt or waistband.JIS level 4 ---- provides excellent waterproof capability.RADIOSHACK CORP.FCC ID : AAO1901208JOB # : 578ZA1EXHIBIT # : 6
2We recommend you record your transceiver’s serial number here. This number is on thetransceiver’s back panel.Serial Number_______________________FCC InformationFCC License requiredThis Transceiver is intended for use in the operation of commercial activities, in educational,philanthropic, or ecclesiastical institutions, and hospitals, clinics, or medical associations.The Federal Communications commission (FCC)requires you to be licensed before youoperate this transceiver. Unless you are already licensed to operate on one of the presetfrequencies, you must apply for a frequency through the PCIA (Personal CommunicationIndustry Association), a non-profit organization that assigns frequencies nationwide to helpprevent conflicts between different businesses using transceivers in the same area. Formore information about getting a license, contact the PCIA at 800-759-0300, extension 3068(in Virginia 703-739-0300, extension 3068)For other questions concerning the license application, contact the FCC at 717-337-1212, orwirte:FCCP.O.Box 1040Gettysburg, PA 17325For the latest FCC application form and instructions, call the FCC’s fax-on-demand serviceat 1-202-418-0177 from a fax machine and request one or more of the following documents:All forms and instructions ……………………000600Form 600 instructions only……………………006001Main Form 600 only……………………………006002Form 600 schedules only………………………006003If you do not have a fax machine, you can call the Government Forms Distribution Center at1-800-418-FORM and request that the form and instructions be mailed to you.FCC Part 90 RulesYou must be familiar with Part 90 of FCC Rules before you operate your transceiver. The
3operation instructions in this manual conform to Part 90, but do not cover all items in Part90.Overall, Part 90 states that:! You must have a valid license before you use the transceiver.! As licensee, you are responsible for proper operation of all transceivers operating underyour license’s authority.! You can let unlicensed persons operate transmitter, as long as you take precautions toprevent unauthorized transmissions.! You must use this transceiver only for commercial use of your business, and only whenother commercial channels (such as the telephone) are either not available or notpractical.! You must always yield the operating frequency to communications that involve thesafety of life or property.! You must take reasonable precautions to prevent harmful interference to other servicesoperating on the same frequency.! You must not transmit program material of any kind used in connection with commercialbroadcasting.! You must not provide a service that is normally handles by telephone or telegraphunless such broadcasts involve the safety of life and property or in emergencies suchas an earthquake, hurricane, flood or a similar disaster where normal communicationschannels are disrupted.! During each transmissions or exchange of transmissions, you must identify your stationwith the call sign issued to you by the FCC, or once each 15 minutes during periods ofcontinuous operation.! You must keep a written record of any maintenance or modifications made to thetransceiver, and you must make this record available for inspection upon demand bythe FCC.Violating any of the provisions of Part 90 can result in fines and/or confiscation ofequipment.Your transceiver might cause TV or Radio interference even when it is operating properly.To determine whether your transceiver is causing the interference, turn off your transceiver.If the interference goes away, your transceiver us causing it. Try to eliminate theinterference by:! Moving your transceiver away from the receiver! Contacting your local RadioShack store for help
4If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using yourtransceiver.ADDITIONAL FCC REGULATIONSThe Business Radio Service is under the jurisdiction of the FCC. Any adjustments oralterations that would alter the performance of the transceiver so it no longer meets theoriginal FCC type acceptance or would change the frequency-determining method arestrictly prohibited.Replacement or substitution of crystals, transistors, ICS, regulator diodes, or any othercomponent that is of a unique nature with components other than those recommended canviolate the technical regulations of the FCC rules or violate type acceptance requirement ofthe rules.Before you operate the transceiver, you must obtain your license. It is illegal to transmitwithout the appropriate license, which you can get by submitting a completed FCC Form600 to the FCC (or through the PCIA). Furthermore, your are required to understand Part 90of the FCC Rules and Regulations prior to operating your transceiver. It is the user’sresponsibility to see that this unit is operating at all times in accordance with the FCC Rulesand Regulations.USING THE RADIOA. DISPLAYYour radio comes with a multifunctional backlight display. By pressing any button exceptthe PTT, the backlight will illuminate for 5 seconds. The liquid crystal display has beenenlarged to show all of the operating modes.
51. Shows the selected channel number.2. Shows the selected privacy code number.3. “FUNC”: Displays when the secondary function is enabled.4. “SCAN”: Displays when the scan mode is activated.5. “TX”: Displays when your radio is transmitting.6. “BUSY”: Displays when a call is being received.7. “LOCK”: Displays when the keypad lock is activated.8. “QUIET”: Displays when the QUIET mode is enabled.9. “C-TONE”: Displays when the Roger Beep function is activated.10. “HI LO”: Displays when the Hi/Lo transmit power is toggled.11. “ ”: Indicates the batteries are low. Replace the batteries when it appears12. “ ”: Displays when the working channel is set to be skipped.13. “ ”: Displays when the key tone function is activated.
6B. FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS1. “ON/OFF” Volume Control.In “OFF” position, your transceiver is off. Rotate this control clockwise to turn on your radioand adjusts the volume, until you get a comfortable listening level.2. SQL KnobYou can turn VOL/SW Knob to obtain the squelch sensitivity at threshold.3. CH /Key Tone ButtonPress CH to move one channel higher. Press and hold CH for more than 1.5sec toenter into the scan upwardly mode. Press CH will change the scanning directiondownwardly. During the scanning, press any key will exit the scanning mode.Key TonePress and hold FUNC key, then press CH key to activate or deactivate the Key Tone
7function. Icon “ ” will be shown if activated.4. CH / SkipPress CH to move one channel down. Press and hold CH for more than 1.5sec toenter into the scan downwardly mode. Press CH will change the scanning directionupwardly. During the scanning, press any key will exit the scanning mode.SkipUser can choose a desired channel from being scanned. Press CH or to go to thedesired channel. Press and hold FUNC key for, then press CH key to skip this channelfrom scanning. Icon “ ” is on to indicate this working channel is set to be skipped. Repeatthe above steps will cancel the skip function of the channel.Automatic Power Off ButtonPress and hold FUNC/MON button, then press HI/LO button to enable or disable the autopower off function. The display will show “AP ON” or “AP OF” for one second, when the timeris activated/deactivated. The timer automatically turns off the unit when it is idle for 2 hours.5. QUIET /QUIET Scan Button/ResetPress QUIET button to enable or disable the QUIET privacy mode operation.a) Hold down QUIET button for 1.5 seconds until QUIET is displayed and the quiet codeflashes.b) Repeatedly press (or hold down) CH or CH until you see the code number youwant to use.c) Press QUIET button to store the code.6. Hi/Lo / Automatic Power Off Button Press this button to toggle the high or low RF power.Automatic Power Off ButtonPress and hold FUNC/MON button, then press HI/LO button to enable or disable the autopower off function. The display will show “AP ON” or “AP OF” for one second, when thetimer is activated/deactivated. The timer automatically turns off the unit when it is idle for 2hours.To turn on the quiet feature, press QUIET, QUIET icon appears. To turn off the feature,press QUIET until QUIET disappears.Note: We recommend that you select a quiet code from the range 7-30. If you select acode below or above that range, you must wait 1 to 2 seconds after holding down PUSH-TO-TALK before you start talking.QUIET Scanning (Only available under QUIET mode)Press and hold FUNC key, and follow by QUIET key to enter into the QUIET Scan mode,and icons of “SCAN” and “QUIET” will be lightened on LCD. When received the sameQUIET code, the scanning stops and will keep scanning after the signal disappears. Press
8any key will exit and return to the normal working channel.ResetTo reset the unit, press and hold the QUIET key and turn on the unit. Reset operation willclean all the set channels and restore the current channel to CH2 with QUIET off. Power istoggled to low mode, key tone and C-tone function are activated.6. Push-To-Talk button / Keylock /C-ToneTo talk, hold down the Push-To-Talk. Speak into the microphone in a normal tone of voicewhen the TX icon is displayed. When you finish speaking, release the Push-To-Talkbutton.Your can also lock your radio setting to avoid accidental pressing of keys by activating thekeypad lock. Press and hold the FUNC button, then press the PTT button to activate ordeactivate the keypad lock.Press and hold the Push-To-Talk while turning on the radio will enable or disable thecourtesy tone (C-Tone) function.7. MON/FUNC ButtonTo hear everything happening on a channel, including weak transmission, hold downMON/FUNC button for more than 1.5 sec. Re lease the MON/FUNC button to turn theauto-squelch back on.8. External Mic/Spk JackConnect an optional speaker/microphone or earphone in this jack.9. Charger JackYou can recharge battery pack using the supplied battery charger. Plug the charger’sbarrel plug into the CHRG jack on the side of the unit, then connect the charger to astandard AC outlet.10. Rechargeable Battery PackYou can recharge the battery pack using supplied the battery charger.11. Belt ClipTo attach the belt clip, place it over the locking pin and align the screw hole. Tighten thescrew.12. AntennaProvides excellent reception.
9C. Major Channel Set UpThe user can set up total of 8 channel (Refer to UHF Business Band Frequency Table)1. If the unit is on, turn the unit off. Press Hi/Lo and QUIET key together and hold whileturn on the unit, the channel number then will flash. The radio enters channel setupmode. The icon ON or OFF on the top right corner indicates the channel is selected ornot.2. Use or key to select a channel. 3. When a channel is selected, press PTT key to confirm the selected channel. Channelnumber stop flashing and at the display the top right icon is changed from OF to ON. PTT4. Press and hold the QUIET key for 1.5sec to enter CTCSS channel setting-up mode.The working QUIET channel number is flashing.5. Use or key to select the desired QUIET channel.
106. When the QUIET channel is selected, press QUIET key to confirm and exit the QUIETsetting mode.7. Repeat step 1 to 6 to set up other channel, total of 8 channels can be set up.8. When all channels are selected, press FUNC key or no key entry for 5 seconds toconfirm and exit the channel set-up mode.Note:1. When setting the channels, the user may omit the steps of 4-6, and the channels areset without QUIET codes.2. When total 8 channels are already set up, user should OF one channel before settinganother channel. Otherwise, press PTT to select the desired channel will not succeedand a beep sound will be heard.To reset the unit, press and hold the QUIET key and turn on the unit. Reset operation willclean all the set channels and restore the current channel to CH2 without QUIET code.C. OPERATION1. Please charge the battery pack with the supplied charger.Ni-Cd batteries must be charged for a minimum of 10 hours before initial use.2. Turn VOL control knob to the unit “on”. Turn the SQL knob counterclockwise to the end,and adjust the volume to a normal listening level.3. Turn SQL knob clockwise until background noise is just quieted.4. Select the desired channel and/or QUIET privacy code.5. Press Push-To-Talk button to transmit.6. To receive, simply release Push-To-Talk button.Note: You can only communicate with another radio that is using the same channel and/orthe same QUIET privacy code as your radio.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
11Frequency Range Business……………....…...................….……….. 464.5000~467.9250 MHzPower supply..........................…. ……...............……………………………….………………8.4VSensitivity at 12dB Sinad.............................................…….......………….....………….......0.5µVAdjacent Channel Rejection.................................................………………..........................45dBAudio Distortion .............................................................………….……..................................7%RF Output Power...................................................….….………………….... 1W/5W @ 8.4VDCHarmonic Emissions..............................................………………................... 55dB Hi, 48dB LoDimensions (HWD).................................…..………….……………..........…....….135*54*33 mmWeight (without batteries).......................................……….....………..………...… approx. 150gSAFETY INFORMATIONYour wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When thePush-to-Talk button is pushed it sends our radio frequency (RF) signals. The device isauthorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the FederalCommunications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels forhand-held wireless devices.CAUTION:To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines hold the transmitter andantenna at least 2 inch (5 centimeters) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with theantenna pointed up and away from the face. If you wear the handset on your body whileusing the headset accessory, use only the supplied belt clip for this product and whentransmitting, take it out of the belt to ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5centimeters) from your body.Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, attachments coulddamage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
12AttachmentUHF Business Band Frequency TableFrequencyNumber FrequencyMHzFrequencyColorTX PowerHi/Lo1 464.5000 Brown2 464.5500 Yellow 5W/1W3 467.7625 J4 467.8125 K5 467.8500 Silver star6 467.8750 Gold star7 467.9000 Red star8 467.9250 Blue star2W/1WQUIET Privacy Codes Frequency: Hz01=67.0 11=97.4 21=136.5 31=192.802=71.9 12=100.0 22=141.3 32=203.503=74.4 13=103.5 23=146.2 33=210.704=77.0 14=107.2 24=151.4 34=218.105=79.7 15=110.9 25=156.7 35=225.706=82.5 16=114.8 26=162.2 36=233.607=85.4 17=118.8 27=167.9 37=241.808=88.5 18=123.0 28=173.8 38=250.309=91.5 19=127.3 29=179.910=94.8 20=131.8 30=186.2
13Expanded Business Band Frequency TableLCDDisplayChannelFrequencyMHz PowerHi/LoLCDDisplayChannelFrequencyMHz PowerHi/LoLCDDisplayChannelFrequencyMHz PowerHi/Lo9 461.0375 2W/1W 26 462.8375 2W/1W 43 466.2625 2W/1W10 461.0625 2W/1W 27 462.8625 2W/1W 44 466.2875 2W/1W11 461.0875 2W/1W 28 462.8875 2W/1W 45 466.3125 2W/1W12 461.1125 2W/1W 29 462.9125 2W/1W 46 466.3375 2W/1W13 461.1375 2W/1W 30 464.4875 2W/1W 47 466.3625 2W/1W14 461.1625 2W/1W 31 464.5125 2W/1W 48 467.7625 2W/1W15 461.1875 2W/1W 32 464.5375 2W/1W 49 467.7875 2W/1W16 461.2125 2W/1W 33 464.5625 2W/1W 50 467.8125 2W/1W17 461.2375 2W/1W 34 466.0375 2W/1W 51 467.8375 2W/1W18 461.2625 2W/1W 35 466.0625 2W/1W 52 467.8625 2W/1W19 461.2875 2W/1W 36 466.0875 2W/1W 53 467.8875 2W/1W20 461.3125 2W/1W 37 466.1125 2W/1W 54 467.9125 2W/1W21 461.3375 2W/1W 38 466.1375 2W/1W 55 469.4875 2W/1W22 461.3625 2W/1W 39 466.1625 2W/1W 56 469.5125 2W/1W23 462.7625 2W/1W 40 466.1875 2W/1W 57 469.5375 2W/1W24 462.7875 2W/1W 41 466.2125 2W/1W 58 469.5625 2W/1W25 462.8125 2W/1W 42 466.2375 2W/1W

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