Tekcom TP-329 14 CH FRS TRANSCEIVER User Manual

Tekcom Industries Limited 14 CH FRS TRANSCEIVER Users Manual

Users Manual

OWNER’S MANUALTP-329INTRODUCTIONThank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ TP329 as your product ofchoice. This product is a portable, easy-to-use two-way radio transceiver.You can use it to contact your family and friends at shopping malls, amusementparks, or even sports events!The transceiver has 14 channels and 38 CTCSS (Continuous Tone CodedSquelch System) codes. If someone else is using the same channel as yours,and you do not want to hear that person, you can select another channel oruse the CTCSS feature. You can talk with a person who has the sametransceiver if both are tuned to the same channel and/or CTCSS code.KEY FEATURES1. PWR buttonPress and hold the PWR button for two seconds to enable/disable thetransceiver.2. buttonThe Up button is used to adjust volume and settings up one notch.3. MENU buttona) Press MENU to enter the Menu Functions mode.b) Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds to disable Auto-Squelch of thecurrent channel.4. buttonThe Down button is used to adjust volume and settings down one notch.5. Push-To-Talk buttonTo talk, press and hold the PTT (Push-To-Talk) button, then speak intothe MIC to transmit.6. Battery CompartmentYour transceiver uses three (3) AAA Alkaline batteries for power.7. External Microphone/Speaker JackConnect optional microphones, speakers, or earphones into this jack.8. Charging ContactsIf Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are installed, rest the unit on theoptional 2-bay Cradle Charger to recharge.LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLSEnglishNumber Symbol Explanation1. Shows the selected channel number.2. Displays when the volume of radio is beingadjusted higher or lower.3. Display when the Key Lock is activated.4. Shows the selected CTCSS code number.5. Indicates the Automatic Power Off mode isactivated.6. Displays when your radio is transmitting or theCALL function is set.Displays when your radio is receiving a signal.7. Indicates when the scan mode is activated.8. Displays when the voice detection mode isactivated.9. Displays when the key tone function isactivated.10. Indicates that the Roger Beep mode isactivated.11. Indicates current battery level. The symbolflashes when battery is low.SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONSSafety precautionsPlease observe the following safety precautions when setting up and usingthis product.· LCD panel – The LCD panel is made of glass, and may break if the unitis dropped or impacted.· Heat sources – Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, heaters, and other heat-generating products.· Water and moisture – Do not use the product in or near water or in highmoisture areas such as a bathroom.Caring for this productTo ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this product, pleaseobserve the following guidelines.· Cleaning – Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid cleaning agents, benzene, thinner, or aerosols.· Repair – Do not attempt to repair the product or modify the circuitry byyourself. Dangerously high voltages are contained inside the unit. Contact the retailer or a qualified repairman if the product requires servicing. Only use replacement parts that are recommended by the manufacturer.· Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD display as this may causedamage.Caution· To avoid risk of fire or injury, do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.· Replace only batteries with the same or equivalent type recommendedby the manufacturer.· Please dispose of old, defective batteries in an environmentally friendlymanner in accordance with the relevant legislation.· No naked flames, such as lighted candles, should be placed near theapparatus.BASIC FUNCTIONSOperating the Transceiver1. To start using your radio, insert three AAA batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (previously charged) into the battery compartment, noting the polarities2. Press Power On/Off button to turn on the radio. Adjust the volume to adesired level.3. Select a channel and /or CTCSS code.4. Press and hold down the PTT (Push-To-Talk) button and speak into theMIC to transmit. The icon will then appear. When you have finishedyour transmission, release the PTT button.5. The transceiver will automatically play received transmissions if thePTT button is not held.NOTE: You can only communicate with another radio that is using the samechannel and/or the same CTCSS code as your radio.Call FunctionYou can send a ringer sound to all radios tuned to the same channel and/orthe CTCSS code as your radio. To send a call, quickly press PTT key twice.Using the Key LockYou can lock the buttons on the transceiver to avoid accidentally enablingthe device. Press and hold the POWER and MENU buttons to enable ordisable the Key Lock.Auto-Squelch FunctionYour FRS transceiver has an Auto-Squelch function, which means you willnot hear anything on a channel unless someone is transmitting nearby on thesame channel. You can turn off the Auto-Squelch to hear weaker, distanttransmissions by pressing and holding MENU for 2 seconds. The enable thefunction again, press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.MENU OPTIONSTo access the Menu Options, press the MENU button. The transceiver willthen toggle between the following configurable settings. Symbol Setting DescriptionChannel Selects channel for transmissionCTCSS Selects a CTCSS code for the current channelVOX Enable/disable voice-activated transmissionRoger Beep Enable/disable beep heard after the finish ofa received transmissionKey Tone Enable/disable beep when a key on the transceiver is pressedAutomatic Enable/disable automatic shut-off after devicePower-Off is idle for 2 hours
CTCSS Privacy CodesChannel Frequency (in Hz) Channel Frequency (in Hz)01 67.0 20 131.802 71.9 21 136.503 74.4 22 141.304 77.0 23 146.205 79.7 24 151.406 82.5 25 156.707 85.4 26 162.208 88.5 27 167.909 91.5 28 173.810 94.8 29 179.911 97.4 30 186.212 100.0 31 192.813 103.5 32 203.514 107.2 33 210.715 110.9 34 218.116 114.8 35 225.717 118.8 36 233.618 123.0 37 241.819 127.3 38 250.3THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOWThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ina residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures:. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from thatto which the receiver is connected.. Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.SAFETY INFORMATIONYour wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low powertransmitter. When the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button is pressed, it sends outradio frequency signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factornot to exceed fifty percent. In August 1996, the Federal CommunicationsCommission adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheldwireless devices.CAUTIONTo maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, hold thetransmitter and antenna at least two inches from your face and speak in anormal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away from your face. If youwear the handset on your body while using the headset accessory, use onlythe supplied belt clip for this product. When transmitting, take it out of thebelt to ensure the antenna is at least one inch (2.5cm) from your body.Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, orattachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.SPECIFICATIONSRX Frequency ................................................ 462.5625 - 467.7125 MHzChannels. ............................................................................................... 14Modulation type ................................................................................. FMAntenna impedance .................................................................... .50 OhmMicrophone .................................................................... condenser TypePower supply ............................................................... 3 × AAA AlkalineSensitivity at 12dB Sinad ............................................................... .0.5µVAdjacent Channel Rejection ........................................................... 45dBAudio Squelch .................................................................................. AutoAudio output power .................................................... 100mW @ 8 OhmAudio Distortion ................................................................................. 7%RF Output Power ...................................................... 500 mW @4.5VDCHarmonic Emissions ................................................................. > = 46dBDimensions (HWD) ........................................................... 87×54×36mmWeight(without batteries) ................................................................... 74gADDITIONAL RESOURCESVisit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about yourtransceiver and other Oregon Scientific™ products such as digital cam-eras, hand-held organizers, alarm clocks, and weather stations. The websitealso includes contact information for our customer service department, incase you need to reach us. 2004 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved.NOTE: When you are finished configuring the current setting, press MENUagain to confirm and move to the next setting. To confirm the changes butquit the Menu Options, press PTT.Selecting a ChannelSelect between the 14 channels of the transceiver to use to communicatewith others. To transmit, the transmitter and the receiver must be on the samechannel.ScanningWhen you are selecting a channel, you can also activate the channel scanfunction by pressing and holding or . will be shown on thedisplay. If a valid signal is present, the transceiver will pause on the currentactive channel. Press a button to set this as your channel. Otherwise, thescan mode will then immediately search for the next channel if no button ispressed after 5 seconds. During scan, pressing PTT or MENU key will stopthe scan mode and exit the menu. Or, pressing MENU key will stop scan-ning and go to the next setting.Selecting a CTCSS codeThe CTCSS is like having a sub-channel within a channel, giving you greatercommunication flexibility. It lets you talk and listen to other transmitters setto BOTH the same channel and CTCSS code. There are 38 CTCSS codesto choose from (see Appendix).Scanning the CTCSSYou can also activate the CTCSS scan function by pressing and holding or . will be shown on the display. If a valid signal is present, thetransceiver will pause on the current active CTCSS channel. Press a buttonto set this as your CTCSS channel. Otherwise, the scan mode will thenimmediately search for the next CTCSS channel if no button is pressed after5 seconds. During scan, pressing PTT or MENU key will stop the scanmode and exit the menu. Or, pressing MENU key will stop scanning and goto the next setting.Setting VOXThis setting automatically detects and transmits your voice through the se-lected channel, without needing to push and hold PTT. Select between 3levels of VOX by pressing or key. The icon is displayed whenthis function is enabled.LCD Symbol Description0 VOX disabled1 Low sensitivity – only audibly loud voices aretransmitted (useful for noisy environment)2 Normal sensitivity – ideal setting for voice-activated transmission3 High sensitivity – all detected sounds (including noise) are transmittedRoger Beep ModeIf the Roger Beep mode is enabled, the receiving party will hear a beep tonewhen you finish transmitting a message. This avoids situations where mes-sages are interrupted because the other party is not aware that the transmis-sion is not finished. Press or to activate or deactivate the Roger Beepfunction. Icon will be shown if activated.Key ToneThe Key Tone function, if enabled, causes the unit to beep whenever abutton is pressed. Press or to activate or deactivate the Key Tonefunction. Icon ‘ ’ will be shown if activated.APO Function (Automatic Power Off)This function enables your transceiver to automatically shut itself off if leftidle for 2 hours. Press or key to activate or deactivate the APO func-tion. Icon will be shown if activated.NOTE: To re-enable the transceiver after automatic shut-off, simply pressPWR button.CHARGING CONTACTS(OPTIONAL)You can directly charge Ni-MH re-chargeable batteries without taking bat-teries out from the battery compartmentby using an optional 2-bay cradle charger(sold separately). You can recharge upto two radios at the same time. The LEDon the cradle charger will light red whenthe transceivers are charging. Completecharging takes about 14 to 1 6 hours.Located inside the transceiver’s batterycompartment is a charging switch, whichenables the recharging of batteries. Whenplaced on the cradle. The switch must beset to ‘ON’ when rechargeable batteries are used and recharged using thecradle. If alkaline batteries are used, the switch should be set to ‘OFF’.WARNING: Do not put transceivers into the charger when using alkalinebatteries.CAUTION: The cradle charger does not automatically switch off after thebatteries have been fully recharged. As such, there is a danger of over-charging, which may shorten the batteries’ lifespan heavily.APPENDIXChannel FrequenciesChannel Frequency (in MHz) Channel Frequency (in MHz)01 462.5625 08 467.562502 462.5875 09 467.587503 462.6125 10 467.612504 462.6375 11 467.637505 462.6625 12 467.662506 462.6875 13 467.687507 462.7125 14 467.7125

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