Astra BE1438VP User Guide
Radio Control Locations
DESCRIPTION
F (Function) Button - Allows you to
change channels and sub-codes.
C (CALL) Button – Sends a tone to
other radios that are tuned on the same
channel.
Battery Compartment - Houses four
“AAA” alkaline or rechargeable type
batteries.
Belt Clip - For your convenience, a belt
clip is included to secure the radio to a
belt or any other convenient location.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Display A multi-functional display, which shows
channel, code and other radio
status/icons.
M (MONITOR) Button – Permits the
radio to continously monitor weak signals
and illuminates the LCD display to show
your current status.
MIC and SP. jacks – These jacks are
used to connect the optional
headset/microphone accessory.
PTT (Push To Talk) Button - Used for
making a call.
and Buttons - Used for changing
channels, codes, and setting the receive
volume.
POWER Button - Push and hold this
button to turn the BE-1438 radio on or off.
TX LED Indicator - This indicator lights
when transmitting a call.
Installation
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Prior to removing the battery cover,
make sure the belt clip is removed
(see section “Removing The Belt
Clip”).
2. Release the battery cover latch located on the rear side of the radio by
sliding it down.
3. Lift up the battery cover from the
battery compartment.
4. Install four “AAA” type batteries
(included); make sure to follow the
polarities marked inside the battery
compartment.
5. Reinstall the battery cover and the
belt clip.
Notes:
• The FRS has a built-in power saver
for maximum battery life while the
FRS is not in use.
• Remove the batteries if the unit will
not be used for a long period of time.
INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP
1. Slide the belt clip into the belt clip slot.
2. Make sure you hear a click to indicate
that the belt clip is securely in place.
REMOVING THE BELT CLIP
1. While pulling the belt clip tab, push up
on the belt clip to remove it from the
unit.
INSTALLING THE WRIST STRAP
1. While the belt clip is installed, insert
small loop of the wrist strap into the
small round hole located near the top
of the clip.
2. Make sure the loop runs up and out
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Nylon Belt Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Care and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
FRS Channel Table . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
FCC Information
The FCC requires that you be advised of
certain requirements involving the use of
this device. This 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.
This equipment uses and can generate
radio frequency energy. If not used in
accordance with the instructions, it may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that the interference will not
occur in a particular use. 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 correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Consult the manufacturer for technical
assistance.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the
BE-1438VP (Value Pack). These compact, lightweight radios and accessories
can be used at shopping malls, parks, or
while at the beach, hiking, biking, or
camping. You can talk to as many people
as you want, as often as you like, without
air time fees. It requires no license.
MODEL BE-1438VP
14 CHANNEL
38 SUB-CODE
FAMILY RADIO SERVICE
TRANSCEIVER
VALUE PACK
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read this instruction manual
carefully.
Table of Contents
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Radio Control Locations . . . . . . . 2
Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installing the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . 2
Removing the Belt Clip . . . . . . . 2
Installing the Wrist Strap . . . . .2-3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Turning the Power On and Off . . 3
Adjusting the Speaker Volume . . 3
Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Transmitting a Call . . . . . . . . . . 3
Selecting Channels . . . . . . . . . . 3
Selecting the CTCSS Sub-Code
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Battery Level/Low Battery
Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Calling (paging) another radio . . 4
Value Pack Accessories . . . . . . .4-5
Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Plug-in Battery Charger . . . . . .4-5
AAA Ni-Cd Batteries . . . . . . . . . 5
sp.
MIC
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6
TX
7
PTT
M
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3
4
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POWER
12
C
F
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14
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code selection and return to normal
mode.
Note: Refer to “FRS Channel Table”
CTCSS Code section of this
manual for detailed frequency
listings.
MONITOR
You can use the Monitor feature to listen
in for weak signals on the current channel.
For normal monitoring, press the
M
button.
For continuous monitoring:
1. Press and hold the
M button for at
least three seconds.
2. To deactivate continuous monitoring
press the
M button.
BATTERY LEVEL / LOW BATTERY
INDICATION
The LCD display shows the battery power
level according to the number of squares
inside the battery symbol.
When the battery level is low, the battery
icon will flash to indicate that the batteries
need to be changed.
Note: Due to the lower voltage of the
supplied NiCd batteries, the
indicator will never display as they
are fully charged. Rechargeable
batteries need to be charged more
often then you will need to replace
alkaline batteries, but in the long
run they are much more cost efficient.
CALLING (PAGING) ANOTHER
RADIO
To send a page:
1. Press and release the
C (Call) button
on the front of the radio. A page tone
will sound to every radio on that
frequency.
Note: In order for the paging feature to
work, both radios must be on.
Value Pack Accessories
HEADSET
The BE-1438 radio can be used with a
headset which has been
included in the value
pack for your convenience. Using a headset
eliminates the need to
use the built-in speaker
and microphone on the
radio. The BE-1438 contains a set of headset
jacks located at the top
of the unit for this purpose.
1. Lift the protective
rubber cover away
from the radio.
2. First insert the larger of the headset
plugs into the larger of the two jacks
on the BE-1438 radio.
3. Take care that the smaller of the
headset plugs fits correctly into the
smaller of the two jacks on the unit.
4. Place the headset on your head and
adjust the volume control on the radio
as required.
PLUG-IN BATTERY CHARGER
1. Pull down the adjustable contact plate
to fit the supplied AAA size Ni-Cd
rechargeable batteries.
2. Insert batteries with the polarities (+ -)
facing the indicated directions. Be
sure to insert the + end of the battery
first and then snap in the - end to
avoid causing damage to the lower
charging contacts.
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Adjustable
contact plate
Front LED
Back LED
through the top of the belt clip.
3. Insert the large loop of the wrist strap
all the way through the small loop.
The strap should now be secure.
Operation
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF
Turning the Unit ON
1. Press and hold the POWER button.
The BE-1438 radio will emit a short
tone and the channel number will be
displayed on the LCD display.
Turning the Unit OFF
1. Press and hold the POWER button for
at least two seconds. The BE-1438
radio will emit a tone and the LCD
display will go blank.
ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER
VOLUME
• Press the button to increase the
volume.
• Press the
button to decrease the
volume.
RECEIVING A CALL
When your FRS unit is turned on and is
not being used to transmit voice communication or pages, the unit is continuously
set in receiving mode. When you receive a
call on the current channel you are using,
the LCD display will show the receive
icon.
TRANSMITTING A CALL
1. Press and hold the PTT button to
transmit. The TX LED will light up red
and the transmit icon will show in LCD
Display.
2. While holding the
PTT button, speak
in a normal voice approximately six
inches away from the microphone.
3. Release the
PTT button when you
have finished transmitting.
Note: In order to have two-way communi-
cation, all parties must be
transmitting on the same channel
and same sub-code. Refer to the
“Selecting Channels” and
“Selecting the CTCSS Sub-Code”
sections for more information.
SELECTING CHANNELS
The BE-1438 radio has 14 available channels. To change channels:
1. Press the
F (function) button. The
channel number flashes on the LCD
display.
2. While the channel number is flashing:
Press the button to increase the
channel number.
Press the
button to decrease the
channel number.
3. Press the
F button to confirm the
desired channel.
Note: Refer to the “FRS Channel Table”
section of this manual for detailed
frequency listings.
SELECTING THE CTCSS SUB-CODE
The BE-1438 radio has 38 available
CTCSS Sub-codes. Please set a CTCSS
Code in addition to a Channel if you do
not want to be bothered by other parties.
To set the CTCSS Code:
1. Press the
F button twice until the
CTCSS sub-code digits flash (or press
the
F button again when you are in
Channel Setting Mode).
2. While the CTCSS number is flashing:
Press the
button for a higher Code.
Press the
button for a lower Code.
3. Press the
F button or PTT button to
confirm your channel and CTCSS
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TX
M
F
POWER
C
TX
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