Thomson 3-5811 Face Held FRS Transceiver User Manual Instruction Guide

Thomson Inc. Face Held FRS Transceiver Instruction Guide

Instruction Guide

GE 35811 – User Instruction Guide – Content DraftTriSquare Communications Draft for content only – customer to define layout and additional graphics Page 1Buttons and Controls1) On/Off/Volume – Turncounter-clockwise to powerON and increaselistening volume. Rotateclockwise todecrease volume and turnpower OFF.2) PTT (Push to Talk) –Press to transmit, releaseto receive.3) PAGE – Press to send acall tone to other radiostuned to the samechannel.4) CHANNEL (up/down) – Press the up arrow toincrement and down arrow to decrement.5) MON – Press to deactivate the automatic squelchfeature and listen to the air traffic on the currentchannel before initiating transmission. Press theMON button again to return to standby.6) MODE – Use for setting individual CTCSScodes and selecting call tones.7) Accessory Jack – Insert optional headphonesinto the accessory jack to listen to calls. This willdisable the built-in speaker.8) MIC – Built-in microphone9) Speaker – Built-in speaker10) AntennaDisplay1) Battery Icon – Indicates the battery level. Whenthe batteries are nearly drained, the icon will startto blink, and the unit beeps peridically.2) RX icon – Indicates when the unit is receiving atransmission.3) TX icon – Indicates when the unit is transmitting.4) Subcode CTCSS icon – Shows the current subcode number (0-38).5) Channel number – Shows the current channel(1-14).6) CALL icon – Displays call tone number (1-5).7) Lock Icon – Displays when the keypad lock isturned on.Battery InstallationYour radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries for power.To install the batteries:1) Remove the battery compartment door bysliding it down from the unit.2) Install 3 AA Alkaline batteries (not included)into the battery compartment. Be certain tofollow the + and – symbols in the compartment.Installing the batteries incorrectly will preventthe unit from operating.Note: In order to maintain your user settings(CTCSS code assignment, current channel, etc.)make sure the unit is off before removing thebatteries. Your settings will remain forapproximately 10 minutes while you install the newbatteries.Low Battery AlertWhen the batteries in the unit are low, the unit willemit a “low battery” tone indication. Replace thebatteries immediately to continue using the radio.Belt Clip Installation and RemovalTo install the belt clip, line up the grooves on theclip with the grooves on the back of the unit. Pushdownward until it snaps into place.To remove the belt clip, release the snap with yourfinger or a tool while firmly pushing the clip upward.Using Your Family Radio1. Turn on power.2. Check the battery condition on the display3. Set to desired channel.4. Adjust volume to comfortable level.To TransmitPress the PTT button. Speak slowly and clearly 2-3inches from the microphone. To avoid cutting offthe first part of your transmission, pause slightlyafter pressing the PTT button before you starttalking. The transmit symbol is displayed while theunit is transmitting.To ReceiveWhen you are finished talking, release the PTTbutton to listen to the transmission. The receive iconis displayed while the unit is receiving.
GE 35811 – User Instruction Guide – Content DraftTriSquare Communications Draft for content only – customer to define layout and additional graphics Page 2Note: Remember if several family radios are in useas a talk group, they must all be on the same channelwith the same CTCSS code setting to communicate.(See advance features for selecting CTCSS codes)Changing ChannelsPress the CHANNEL (up/down) button to changechannels. The channel may only be changed duringreceive mode and cannot be changed during PAGEor PTT transmit mode.Selecting a CTCSS CodeThis feature uses a sub-audible tone to preventunwanted calls from interrupting your conversationwhen there are other people using the same channelyou are on. The unit has 38 available CTCSS(Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) codeswhich can be individually assigned to any of 14channels. If code “0” is assigned, the CTCSS is notturned on.Once activated, the sub-audible tone is transmittedeach time the PTT button is pressed. Additionally,the radio only responds to incoming signals using thesame CTCSS tone.Note: This feature does not prevent other peoplefrom hearing your conversations. It is intended toprevent unwanted incoming conversations only.To select a CTCSS code for the currently displayedchannel, press the MODE button once. Use theCHANNEL (up/down) button to select the desiredcode.When finished, any of the following will return toStandby Mode:• Press the MODE button two times.• Wait 12 seconds.• Press the PTT or PAGE buttons.Transmitting a Call Alert TonePress the PAGE button to initiate an Alert Tonetransmission. The Alert Tone will automatically betransmitted for a fixed length of time.You may choose from 5 distinct pre-programmedcall tones (1-5). Press the MODE button twicefollowed by the CHANNEL (up/down) button toselect the desired tone. As you select the tone, youwill hear it through the speaker but it will not betransmitted until the PAGE button is pressed.When finished, any of the following will return toStandby Mode:• Press the MODE button one time.• Wait 12 seconds.• Press the PTT or PAGE buttons.Adjusting Keypad BeepsYour radio emits a beep each time one of the buttonsis pressed. To turn this sound OFF, press PAGEwhile turning on the radio. To turn this sound ON,press PAGE while turning on the radio again.LCD BacklightThe LCD back light will automatically be turned onwith any key press. The LCD display will beilluminated for 12 seconds before turning off.Auto Squelch FeatureYour radio is equipped with an automatic squelchsystem which shuts off weak transmissions andunwanted noise due to terrain conditions or if youhave reached your range limit.The Auto Squelch may be temporarily deactivatedby momentarily pressing the MON (Monitor)button. Press the MON button again to re-engagethe Auto Squelch.Automatic Power Save FeatureYour radio has a unique circuit designed todramatically extend the life of the batteries. If thereis no transmission within 12 seconds, your radioswitches to the Power Save mode. The radio is stillable to receive transmissions in this mode.
GE 35811 – User Instruction Guide – Content DraftTriSquare Communications Draft for content only – customer to define layout and additional graphics Page 3SpecificationsDescriptionChannels 14CTCSS Codes 38 Sub-Audible TonesOperating Frequency UHF 462.550-467.725 MHzPower Source 3AA Alkaline BatteriesOutput Power 500mW ERP maximumBattery Life 45 Hours (5/5/90 duty cycle)Channel Frequency Chart (Mhz)CTCSS Chart (Hz)Code Frequency (Hz) Code Frequency (Hz) Code Frequency (Hz)0 Disabled 13 103.5 26 162.21 67.0 14 107.2 27 167.92 71.9 15 110.9 28 173.83 74.4 16 114.8 29 179.94 77.0 17 118.8 30 186.25 79.7 18 123.0 31 192.86 82.5 19 127.3 32 203.57 85.4 20 131.8 33 210.78 88.5 21 136.5 34 218.19 91.5 22 141.3 35 225.710 94.8 23 146.2 36 233.611 97.4 24 151.4 37 241.812 100.0 25 156.7 38 250.3FCC Information• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.• Important: Changes or modifications to this unitnot expressly approved by Thomson ConsumerElectronics could void your authority to operatethis unit. Your radio is set up to transmit aregulated signal on an assigned frequency. It isagainst the law to alter the settings inside theradio to exceed those limitations. Anyadjustments to your radio must be made byqualified technicians.• To be safe and sure:o Never open your radio’s caseo Never change or replace anything in yourradio except the batteries.• Your radio might cause TV or radio interferenceeven when it is operating properly. To determinewhether your radio is causing the interference,turn it off. If the interference goes away, yourradio is causing it. Try to eliminate theinterference by moving your radio away from thereceiver. If you cannot eliminate theinterference, the FCC requires that you stop usingthe radio.Service InformationStandard Service statementLimited WarrantyStandard Warranty statement. Channel Frequency Channel Frequency 1 462.5625 8 467.5625 2 462.5875 9 467.5875 3 462.6125 10 467.6125 4 462.6375 11 467.6375 5 462.6625 12 467.6625 6 462.6875 13 467.6875 7 462.7125 14 467.7125

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