Telson Information and Communications Co UBZGM14 14 Channel Family Radio Service (FRS) User Manual MANUAL

Telson Information and Communications Co Ltd 14 Channel Family Radio Service (FRS) MANUAL

User Manual

UBZ-GM14 INSTRUCTION MANUALTHANK YOUWe are grateful you decided to purchase KENWOOD product and welcome you to the FamilyRadio Service (FRS). FRS is personal, short range 2-way radio band for family & friends tokeep in touch without the need for license, radio knowledge, or monthly changes.Your KENWOOD FreeTalk is called a ’transceiver”, meaning ‘transmitter” and “receiver”.Your transceiver provides safety and convenience almost anywhere, indoor or outside. Thedistance depends on your location; you’ll get maximum distance of up to approximately 2miles in open areas, less in buildings or vehicles.KENWOOD believes you will be satisfied with this product’s quality and features.PRECAUTIONS• Do not modify or attempt to adjust the transceiver for any reason.• Avoid extremes in exposure to weather, heat, and cold. This transceiver is waterresistant but not waterproof.• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place thetransceiver close to heating appliances.• Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty areas, humid areas, wet areas, noron unstable surfaces.• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, immediatelyswitch OFF the power and remove the batteries or battery pack from the transceiver.Contact your KENWOOD dealer.GENERAL FEATURES• 14 CHANNELS• 32 STEP DIGITAL UP/DOWN VOLUME CONTROL WITH 8 LEVEL DISPLAY WITH BEEP• 500mW POWER OUTPUT• BATTERY SAVER FUNCTION• 10CHANNEL FOR WEATHER• BUSY ON VIBRATE FUNCTION• LOW BATTERY WARNING BEEP• CHANNEL SELECT UP/DOWN BUTTON WITH BEEP• CALL TONE TRANSMIT FUNCTION• AUDIBLE LOW BATTERY WARNING BEEP• UP TO 2 MILES COMMUNICATIONS RANGE• 30 HOURS OPERATION WITH ALKALINE CELLS (RATIO OF TRANSMISSION, RECEPTIONAND STAND-BY PERIODS IS 1:1:8)CONTROL DIAGRAM INSTALLING / REMOVING BATTERYThis transceiver requires 3 AA batteries. Use high quality alkaline batteries to enjoy longer periodsof battery life. An audible warning beep is generated when battery level is very low. Reception isstill enabled, but battery replacement is required.1. Release the battery cover LATCH, then remove the battery cover.2. Insert (or remove) the 3 AA batteries or battery pack.3. Observe battery polarity indicated in the battery compartment.4. Align the battery cover, then lock it using the LATCH.OPERATIONPOWER ON/OFFPress and hold the POWER key for (0.5) seconds to power on / off.At the power on, Back-light displays for (4) secondsRECEPTIONPress the UP (Down) key to increase (decrease) the volume. The unit features 32 steps digitalvolume control. The speaker sounds when correct signal (same channel) is received.• You have to select the same channel as your party.• Press and hold the UP (Down) key to continuously change.TRANSMISSIONPress the PTT key for transmission. Speak slowly and clearly in a normal tone of voice about 2-3inches away from the microphone. TX icon appears on the LCD during transmission. Release thePTT key to return to receive / stand-by mode.CALLPress and release the CALL key to transmit an audible Call Tone. The unit rings for 1200milliseconds. The unit automatically returns to receive / stand-by mode when the Call transmissionis over.CHANNEL SELECTIONThe channel digits blink when the MENU key is pressed. Press the UP (DOWN) key to increasechannels (or decrease). To select a channel and return to receive / stand-by mode press MENU,PTT, CALL or MONITOR key and no key entries for (4) seconds.• Press and hold the UP (Down) key to change a channel continuously.• At Power On/Off, the selected channel will not be changed.
FREQUENCY CHARTChannel Freq. (MHz) Channel Freq. (MHz) Channel Freq. (MHz)1462.5625 6462.6875 11 467.63752462.5875 7462.7125 12 467.66253462.6125 8467.5625 13 467.68754462.6375 9467.5875 14 467.71255462.6625 10 467.6125TONE SELECTAfter press the MENU key twice and press the UP/DOWN key to select the desired Tone.Press the UP/DOWN key to return to the Repeat Mode for more than (0.2) seconds.At press and hold the UP/DOWN key, channel will be changed automatically and will check theChannel Busy. To select a channel and return to receive / stand-by mode press MENU, PTT, CALLor MONITOR key and no key entries for (4) seconds.At power On/Off, the selected tone will not be changed.CTCSS TONE NUMBER & FREQUENCYNo. Freq.(Hz) No. Freq.(Hz) No. Freq.(Hz) No. Freq.(Hz)1 67 11 97.4 21 136.5 31 192.8271.9 12 100 22 141.3 32 203.5374.4 13 103.5 23 146.2 33 210.74 77 14 107.2 24 151.4 34 218.1579.7 15 110.9 25 156.7 35 225.7682.5 16 114.8 26 162.2 36 233.6785.4 17 118.8 27 167.9 37 241.8888.5 18 123 28 173.8 38 250.3991.5 19 127.3 29 179.910 94.8 20 131.8 30 186.2VOLUME CONTROLPress the UP/DOWN key to increase(to decrease) the volume level from 1 to 32(from 32 to 1)Press the UP/DOWN key to return to Repeat Mode for more than (0.2) seconds.When power On/Off, the volume level will be not changed.The volume level will be changed to original level during replacing a battery.MONITOR KEY1. Monitor On/Off2. Continuous Monitor Mode On/Offl_ Normal Monitor ModeDuring pressing the Monitor key, Audio is On and RX Icon appears on the LCD.Release the key to return to Stand-by Mode and Audio will be mutedl_ Continuous Monitor ModePress the Monitor key for more than (3) seconds, Monitor Mode will be operatedwith Single Beep (RX Icon appears on the LCD)BACK LIGHT ON/OFFWhen any key is pressed, the LCD will be illuminated.The lamp will be out after (5) seconds.BATTERY SAVERAfter (4) seconds elapse with no key entries, no call received, and no transmission, Battery Saverautomatically functions. It repeats switching ON and OFF the power to the receiver at certain ratiosto maximize battery life. You cannot switch OFF this function.SPECIFICATIONSFrequency range 462.5625 – 467.125 MHz (14 Channels)Supply voltage (rated voltage) 6.0 VTransmit output power 500mWDimensions (W x H D, projection not included) 00.0 X 000.0 x 00.0 mm(0.00 x 0.00 x 0.00 inches)Weight (with 4 AAA batteries) Approx. 000g (0.0 oz.)WEATHER FUNCTIONWith press the Menu key to appear the Weather Icon on the LCD as blinking with BEEP1 for (0.5)seconds and press the Up/Down key to appear the Weather Channel.Press the Up/Down key to select the desired Channel at the Channel is blinking. Press the PTT,Monitor, Call, Menu key as well as do not press any key for (4) seconds.The Weather Function will be over.PTT and Call will be not operated at the Weather Stand-by Mode.With press the Menu key to blink the Weather Icon and press the Up key for (0.5) seconds to returnto FRS mode.WEATHER CHANNEL LISTChannel Frequency Channel Frequency1162.550 MHz 6162.500 MHz2162.400 MHz 7162.525 MHz3162.475 MHz 8161.650 MHz4162.425 MHz 9161.775 MHz5162.450 MHz 10 163.275 MHz
VIBRATE FUNCTIONWith press the Menu key and Up key for (0.5) seconds to appear the Vibrate Icon on theLCD with BEEP2. The Vibrate function will be operated as follows.l_ Receiving (After Carrier Detect for (1) second) at the FRS Model¤ Vibration for (1) second and stop for (0.5) seconds repeat three timesafter then will be in the stand by until next receiving.VIBRATE MODE RELEASINGl_ Transmissionl_ Monitor Operationl_ Call Operationl_ With press the Menu Button and DownNOTICES TO USERThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.One or more of the following statements may be applicable:FCC WARNINGThis equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to thisequipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in theinstruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorizedchange or modification is made.INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCCThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed andused in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.• Consult the dealer for technical assistance.SAFETY INFORMATIONYour wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button is pushed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized tooperate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal CommunicationsCommissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-heldwireless 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 while using theheadsetaccessory, use only the Kenwood supplied belt clip for this product and when transmitting, take itout of the belt to ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body.Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damagethe transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTKenwood Communications Corporation (“KENWOOD”) warrants this product forninety (90) days on parts and labor, measured from the date of purchase by the firstend user. This Warranty is enforceable only by the first end user.Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in material andworkmanship in this product. The following are not covered by the Warranty:1. Damage, deterioration or failure resulting from:A.Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, product modification or failure to followInstructions contained in your Owner’s Manual.B. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by KENWOOD.C. Installation of parts that do not conform to the quality or specifications of theoriginal parts.2. Damage or loss occurring during shipment (claims must be presented to the
carrier).3. Any unit which is not new when sold to the first end user or upon which theserial number has been defaced, modified or removed.Your KENWOOD transceiver must be returned to the original place of purchase forwarranty service. Whenever the product is presented for warranty service, youmust supply a sales receipt or other evidence of the date of purchase. Kenwoodreserves the right to repair or replace the product with a new or reconditionedproduct.Unless considered unlawful or unenforceable under applicable law:A. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER,INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE, HEREBY ARE EXCLUDED.B. KENWOOD’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THEREPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT KENWOOD’S OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVEPRODUCT, AND SHALL NOT INCLUDE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHERINCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.This Warranty is enforceable only in the United States of America.If a problem develops during or after the Limited Warranty Period, or if you have anyquestions regarding the operation of the product, you should contact your KENWOODAuthorized Dealer or Authorized Service Center. If the problem or your question is nothandled to your satisfaction, please contact our Customer Relations Department at 1-800-KENWOOD (USA only).For customers outside U.S.A. or Canada who purchase this product, please contactyour local Authorized Dealer.1-800-KENWOOD (1-800-536-9663)USA ONLY

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