Clarke TR 200, 4560700 User guide

Two Way Radio (Twin Pack)

Two Way Radio (Twin Pack)

Model: TR200

User Instructions

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Two Way Radio (Twin Pack)

Two Way Radio (Twin Pack)

Model: TR200

User Instructions

0703

NOTES

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NOTES

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Recharging Batteries

To enable recharging, an accessory pack is required, containing a
charging adaptor, rechargeable battery, and also a hands free kit.
This accessory pack can be purchased from your nearest Clarke
International dealer, (Part Number 4560701).

1. Turn radio OFF.

2. Expose charging jack on top of radio by opening the rubber protection
cover.

3. Insert the charger plug into the charging jack (use ONLY the 7.5,
100ma adaptor .

4. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13amp household
socket and switch on. The battery icon will show
the charging status.

5. Batteries will be fully charged after 15 hours has
elapsed.

6. When the batteries are fully charged, disconnect
from the power supply, by switching Off and
removing the adaptor from the electrical socket.

7. Remove the charger plug from the charger jack
and close the protection cover.

NOTE :

1. The radio cannot receive or transmit when charging is taking place.

2. DO NOT attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.

3. DO NOT attempt to use any other charging adaptor , other than the
one purchased from Clarke International.

4. During charging, the radio and the charging adaptor will get warm,
this is normal and does not indicate a fault.

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Thank you for purchasing these
Before using your new two way radios, please read this manual

thoroughly and follow all instructions carefully. This is for your own safety
and that of others around you, and is also to help achieve a long and
trouble free service from your new two way radios.

Two way radios are ideal for many indoor and outdoor pursuits.

CLARKE

Two Way Radios.

CLARKE GUARANTEE

This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture
for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Please
keep your receipt as proof of purchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been
abused or tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose
for which it was intended.

Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no
product can be returned to us without prior permission.

This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.

Please note that the details and specifications contained herein are correct at

the time of going to print. However CLARKE International reserve the right to

change specifications at any time without prior notice.

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Recharging Batteries

To enable recharging, an accessory pack is required, containing a
charging adaptor, rechargeable battery, and also a hands free kit.
This accessory pack can be purchased from your nearest Clarke
International dealer, (Part Number 4560701).

1. Turn radio OFF.

2. Expose charging jack on top of radio by opening the rubber protection
cover.

3. Insert the charger plug into the charging jack (use ONLY the 7.5,
100ma adaptor .

4. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13amp household
socket and switch on. The battery icon will show
the charging status.

5. Batteries will be fully charged after 15 hours has
elapsed.

6. When the batteries are fully charged, disconnect
from the power supply, by switching Off and
removing the adaptor from the electrical socket.

7. Remove the charger plug from the charger jack
and close the protection cover.

NOTE :

1. The radio cannot receive or transmit when

charging is taking place.

2. DO NOT attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.

3. DO NOT attempt to use any other charging adaptor , other than the
one purchased from Clarke International.

4. During charging, the radio and the charging adaptor will get warm,
this is normal and does not indicate a fault.

Thank you for purchasing these
Before using your new two way radios, please read this manual

thoroughly and follow all instructions carefully. This is for your own safety
and that of others around you, and is also to help achieve a long and
trouble free service from your new two way radios.

Two way radios are ideal for many indoor and outdoor pursuits.

CLARKE

Two Way Radios.

CLARKE GUARANTEE

This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture
for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Please
keep your receipt as proof of purchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been
abused or tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose
for which it was intended.

Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no
product can be returned to us without prior permission.

This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.

Please note that the details and specifications contained herein are correct at

the time of going to print. However CLARKE International reserve the right to

change specifications at any time without prior notice.

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Specifications

Model : .......................................... TR200

Part No : ........................................ 4560700

Size : .............................................. 57x166x44mm

Weight : ........................................ 0.128Kg



8 Channels with channel scan function



Up to 2 miles range



VOX function for hands free conversation and monitoring



LCD with backlight



5 call tones



Power saving auto switch off



Battery level indicator



Keypad lock



Headphone/microphone jack (2.5mm 3 pole)



Requires 8 x AAA batteries - 4 per radio (not supplied)



Removable belt clip

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

This product is designed for the UK market only. Using this product abroad
may violate local radio laws.

The range of the radios will very much depend on where they are used.
If used in a large open area, the range may exceed 2 miles. Alternatively,

if used in a built up area the range could be less than 2 miles.
If the height of the radio is increased, i.e. on a 2nd floor level, the useable

range will also be increased.
To prevent distortion when transmitting, always ensure the radio is held at

least 3 inches away from your mouth. Also speak clearly and keep your
voice at a constant level.

This product conforms to European Directive 1999/5/EC, class PMR 446

If SCAN function is activated, the RF receive section
will not have power saving and will continue to scan
for channel activity. At this moment, the Power
Saving indicator will not be displayed.

MENU Scrolling Sequence

Normal Operating Mode

Channel Selection Menu

Call-Ring Selection Menu

VOX Selection Menu

Roger Beep tone Selection Menu

Auto Power OFF Setting Menu

Specifications

Model : .......................................... TR200

Part No : ........................................ 4560700

Size : .............................................. 57x166x44mm

Weight : ........................................ 0.128Kg



8 Channels with channel scan function



Up to 2 miles range



VOX function for hands free conversation and monitoring



LCD with backlight



5 call tones



Power saving auto switch off



Battery level indicator



Keypad lock



Headphone/microphone jack (2.5mm 3 pole)



Requires 8 x AAA batteries - 4 per radio (not supplied)



Removable belt clip

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

This product is designed for the UK market only. Using this product abroad
may violate local radio laws.

The range of the radios will very much depend on where they are used.
If used in a large open area, the range may exceed 2 miles. Alternatively,

if used in a built up area the range could be less than 2 miles.
If the height of the radio is increased, i.e. on a 2nd floor level, the useable

range will also be increased.
To prevent distortion when transmitting, always ensure the radio is held at

least 3 inches away from your mouth. Also speak clearly and keep your
voice at a constant level.

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If SCAN function is activated, the RF receive section
will not have power saving and will continue to scan
for channel activity. At this moment, the Power
Saving indicator will not be displayed.

MENU Scrolling Sequence

Normal Operating Mode

Channel Selection Menu

Call-Ring Selection Menu

VOX Selection Menu

Roger Beep tone Selection Menu

Auto Power OFF Setting Menu

This product conforms to European Directive 1999/5/EC, class PMR 446

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Battery METER indicator

The radio detects three levels of battery status. High, Medium and Low
Level. If the battery is at Low Level, the battery Low
indication will flash. At this point, it is necessary to
remove and replace the batteries.

When the battery is at Low level, the battery meter
icon will blink at an interval of 0.5 seconds.

During this condition, an audible warning will be
emitted :



For 3 seconds after turning the power ON.



Every 5 seconds in stand-by mode.



After releasing the

Hands free function

To operate your radio using the hands free option, you will require a
hands free kit (see page 13, recharging batteries). Alternatively a hands
free kit can be purchased locally from most electrical retailers (jackplug

2.5mm 3 pole), mobile phone hands free kits are not compatible.

The radio has an auxiliary Earphone/Microphone jack point on the top of
the handset.

To use this feature, insert the plug of the hands free accessory , into the
jack point. The radio speaker and microphone will be disabled and
replaced by the earphone/microphone.

With the hands free kit connected, you may want to transmit in VOX
mode (see page 8). If you find this not working too well, you can turn the
VOX sensitivity to 0 (OFF) and press

LCD Backlight

Whenever a button is pressed (except

illuminate for 5 seconds.

Power Saving

At normal operating mode (stand-by to receive), the
Power Saving feature will put the radios RF section in
an ON/OFF duty cycle to save battery power. The
Power Saving indicator will be displayed. ON/OFF
duration is approx 120ms ON and 480ms OFF.

[PTT]

button.

[PTT]

to transmit as normal.

[PTT]

button), the backlight will

Safety

ALWAYS

observe local radio laws, especially if using your radios abroad.

ALWAYS

ensure your radio is turned OFF when in or near a petrol filling
station.

ALWAYS

ensure your radio is turned OFF when in or near a hospital.

ALWAYS

use hands free, if using your radio when driving or riding a bicycle/
motorbike. (see Hands free function on page 11).

highway code.

NEVER

use your radio when travelling by air.

Channel Frequency Chart

Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz)

1 446.00625 5 446.05625

2 446.01875 6 446.06875

3 446.03125 7 446.08125

4 446.04375 8 446.09375

Follow the

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Battery METER indicator

The radio detects three levels of battery status. High, Medium and Low
Level. If the battery is at Low Level, the battery Low
indication will flash. At this point, it is necessary to
remove and replace the batteries.

When the battery is at Low level, the battery meter
icon will blink at an interval of 0.5 seconds.

During this condition, an audible warning will be
emitted :



For 3 seconds after turning the power ON.



Every 5 seconds in stand-by mode.



After releasing the

Hands free function

To operate your radio using the hands free option, you will require a
hands free kit (see page 13, recharging batteries). Alternatively a hands
free kit can be purchased locally from most electrical retailers (jackplug

2.5mm 3 pole), mobile phone hands free kits are not compatible.

The radio has an auxiliary Earphone/Microphone jack point on the top of
the handset.

To use this feature, insert the plug of the hands free accessory , into the
jack point. The radio speaker and microphone will be disabled and
replaced by the earphone/microphone.

With the hands free kit connected, you may want to transmit in VOX
mode (see page 8). If you find this not working too well, you can turn the
VOX sensitivity to 0 (OFF) and press

LCD Backlight

Whenever a button is pressed (except

illuminate for 5 seconds.

Power Saving

At normal operating mode (stand-by to receive), the
Power Saving feature will put the radios RF section in
an ON/OFF duty cycle to save battery power. The
Power Saving indicator will be displayed. ON/OFF
duration is approx 120ms ON and 480ms OFF.

[PTT]

button.

[PTT]

to transmit as normal.

[PTT]

button), the backlight will

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Safety

ALWAYS

observe local radio laws, especially if using your radios abroad.

ALWAYS

ensure your radio is turned OFF when in or near a petrol filling
station.

ALWAYS

ensure your radio is turned OFF when in or near a hospital.

ALWAYS

use hands free, if using your radio when driving or riding a bicycle/
motorbike. (see Hands free function on page 11).

highway code.

NEVER

use your radio when travelling by air.

Channel Frequency Chart

Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz)

1 446.00625 5 446.05625

2 446.01875 6 446.06875

3 446.03125 7 446.08125

4 446.04375 8 446.09375

Follow the

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Display Indicators

Battery Level

Volume
Level

Transmitting

Power Saving

Auto Power OFF

Call-Ring

Busy

Key-Lock

Roger Beep
Tone

VOX

If

[PTT] is pressed to transmit, the [s] button will be temporarily enabled

for you to activate the Call-Ring.
To activate the LOCK feature :



Press and hold
LOCK indicator will be displayed.

To disable the LOCK feature :



Press and hold
will no longer be displayed.

Scan

Scan allows you to monitor channels of other transmitting radios. When
the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning
and locks in on the active channel. It allows you to
listen and talk back to the other users without
switching channels.

To activate the SCAN function :



From the normal operating mode, press

indicator will be displayed.
When the radio detects activity, the radio will lock onto the active

channel. The SCAN indicator will be displayed and the LCD will
indicate the active channel number.

Press
When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and

locks onto the active channel for two seconds.

To deactivate the SCAN function :



Pressing the
deactivate the SCAN function and return to the normal
operating mode with the radio at the pre selected channel.

NOTE :

The

disabled during scanning.

Busy Indicator (RSSI indicator)

At the normal operating mode, the BUSY indicator
will be displayed when the radio detects incoming
signals.

[LOCK]

for one second, the

[LOCK]

again for one second, the lock indicator

[SCAN]

button. The SCAN

[PTT]

to talk to the scanned speaker on the active channel.

[MENU]

or

[SCAN]

button for one second will

[MONITOR], [PTT]

and

[LOCK]

buttons will be temporarily

Display Indicators

Battery Level

Volume
Level

Transmitting

Power Saving

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Auto Power OFF

Call-Ring

Busy

Key-Lock

Roger Beep
Tone

VOX

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If

[PTT] is pressed to transmit, the [s] button will be temporarily enabled

for you to activate the Call-Ring.
To activate the LOCK feature :



Press and hold
LOCK indicator will be displayed.

To disable the LOCK feature :



Press and hold
will no longer be displayed.

Scan

Scan allows you to monitor channels of other transmitting radios. When
the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning
and locks in on the active channel. It allows you to
listen and talk back to the other users without
switching channels.

To activate the SCAN function :



From the normal operating mode, press

indicator will be displayed.
When the radio detects activity, the radio will lock onto the active

channel. The SCAN indicator will be displayed and the LCD will
indicate the active channel number.

Press
When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and

locks onto the active channel for two seconds.

To deactivate the SCAN function :



Pressing the
deactivate the SCAN function and return to the normal
operating mode with the radio at the pre selected channel.

NOTE :

The

disabled during scanning.

Busy Indicator (RSSI indicator)

At the normal operating mode, the BUSY indicator
will be displayed when the radio detects incoming
signals.

[LOCK]

for one second, the

[LOCK]

again for one second, the lock indicator

[SCAN]

button. The SCAN

[PTT]

to talk to the scanned speaker on the active channel.

[MENU]

or

[SCAN]

button for one second will

[MONITOR], [PTT]

and

[LOCK]

buttons will be temporarily

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Auto Power OFF

Your radio can be programmed to automatically turn off after a pre-
selected period of inactivity. This feature prevents unnecessary battery
usage.

To enable the Auto Power OFF feature:

1. From the normal operating mode, press

to enter the Auto Power OFF selection menu.

2. Use the [s] or [t]
OFF time setting (from 0 to 3 hours, 0 selected
means no auto power OFF).

3. The radio will return to the normal operating mode after 10 seconds

or when the
several times.

If no buttons are pressed during the selected time interval, a unique
audible tone will sound one minute prior to automatically switching
OFF.

Receive Monitor

From the normal operating mode, press

turn OFF the auto-squelch to hear signals on the current channel. Press

[MONITOR]

NOTE :

monitor ON function.

1. From the normal operating mode, press

2. To receive messages, release the

The lock function allows you to disable the [s

[SCAN], [MONITOR], [POWER]

cannot be changed accidentally.
If any of the locked buttons are pressed, the lock indicator will flash to

alert the user that the key lock function is ON.

again for one second to turn ON the auto-squelch function.

The

[LOCK]

Sending Messages (TALK)

into the radio microphone. The TRANSMIT indicator will be
displayed continuously while transmitting.

Key Lock

buttons to change the power

[PTT] button is pressed or the

buttons will be temporarily disabled whilst using the

and [MENU]

[PTT]

[MENU]

button five times

[MENU]

button is pressed

[MONITOR]

[PTT]

and

for one second to

[PTT]

button and speak

button.

], [t],

buttons so that settings

[LOCK]

remain functional.

Operation

Installing Batteries

1. Gently prize open the catch on the back of the handset.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Install batteries, observing the correct polarity (refer to diag
inside the handset), failure to comply could result in permanent
damage to the handset.

4. Refit the back cover and secure with catch.

5. Repeat for the other handset.

OPERATION BUTTONS :



(a) POWER ON/OFF



(b) PTT (Press To Talk)



(c)

 [UP]



(d)

 [DOWN]

 (e) MENU

 (f) MONITOR

 (g) SCAN

 ( h) LOCK

Features And Operating Procedures

Turn the handsets ON and OFF

1. Press and hold the power ON/OFF button. The LCD (liquid crystal
display) will appear (all segments will turn on for
1 second).

2. The LCD will show the current channel selected.

3. To turn the handsets OFF, press and hold the
power ON/OFF button, until an audible beep is heard and the LCD
clears.

Adjusting the volume

1. Holding the [s] or [t] increases and decreases the volume.

c

(f)

b

(g)

(d)

a

(h)

(e)

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Auto Power OFF

Your radio can be programmed to automatically turn off after a pre-
selected period of inactivity. This feature prevents unnecessary battery
usage.

To enable the Auto Power OFF feature:

1. From the normal operating mode, press

to enter the Auto Power OFF selection menu.

2. Use the [s] or [t]
OFF time setting (from 0 to 3 hours, 0 selected
means no auto power OFF).

3. The radio will return to the normal operating mode after 10 seconds

or when the
several times.

If no buttons are pressed during the selected time interval, a unique
audible tone will sound one minute prior to automatically switching
OFF.

Receive Monitor

From the normal operating mode, press

turn OFF the auto-squelch to hear signals on the current channel. Press

[MONITOR]

NOTE :

monitor ON function.

1. From the normal operating mode, press

2. To receive messages, release the

The lock function allows you to disable the [s

[SCAN], [MONITOR], [POWER]

cannot be changed accidentally.
If any of the locked buttons are pressed, the lock indicator will flash to

alert the user that the key lock function is ON.

again for one second to turn ON the auto-squelch function.

The

[LOCK]

Sending Messages (TALK)

into the radio microphone. The TRANSMIT indicator will be
displayed continuously while transmitting.

Key Lock

buttons to change the power

[PTT] button is pressed or the

buttons will be temporarily disabled whilst using the

and [MENU]

[PTT]

[MENU]

button five times

[MENU]

button is pressed

[MONITOR]

[PTT]

and

for one second to

[PTT]

button and speak

button.

], [t],

buttons so that settings

[LOCK]

remain functional.

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Operation

Installing Batteries

1. Gently prize open the catch on the back of the handset.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Install batteries, observing the correct polarity (refer to diag
inside the handset), failure to comply could result in permanent
damage to the handset.

4. Refit the back cover and secure with catch.

5. Repeat for the other handset.

OPERATION BUTTONS :



(a) POWER ON/OFF



(b) PTT (Press To Talk)



(c)

 [UP]



(d)

 [DOWN]

 (e) MENU

 (f) MONITOR

 (g) SCAN

 ( h) LOCK

Features And Operating Procedures

Turn the handsets ON and OFF

1. Press and hold the power ON/OFF button. The LCD (liquid crystal
display) will appear (all segments will turn on for
1 second).

2. The LCD will show the current channel selected.

3. To turn the handsets OFF, press and hold the
power ON/OFF button, until an audible beep is heard and the LCD
clears.

Adjusting the volume

1. Holding the [s] or [t] increases and decreases the volume.

c

(f)

b

(g)

(d)

a

(h)

(e)

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2. The radio will beep to indicate the volume changing.

3. Press and release the [s] or [t] buttons, the

volume will increase and decrease one
increment at a time until the required volume
is reached.

Key Tones

1. The Key tones (press any key, except the
are at a fixed level and are not affected by changing the radios
volume (i.e. key tone must be set at volume level 4).

2. The

[PTT] button does not have a key tone.

3. If the speaker is enabled, there will be no key tone for [s

keys.

Channel Selection

1. From the normal operating mode, press

enter the channel selection menu. The CHAN
indicator will begin to flash and the radios
current channel will be displayed.

2. Use the [s] or [t]
channel (1-8) while the CHAN indicator is
flashing.

3. The radio will return to the normal operating mode after 10 seconds
or when the
several times.

Changing Call Ring-tone

1. From the normal operating mode, press

enter the Call-Ring selection menu. The CALL
indicator will appear and the current Call-Ring
number will be displayed (1-5).

2. Use the [s] or [t]
Ring tone. The new tone can be heard as the
selection is changed.

3. The radio will return to the normal operating mode after 10 seconds

or when the
several times.

buttons to select a new

[PTT] button is pressed or the

buttons to select a new Call-

[PTT] button is pressed or the

[PTT] button) on the radio

] and [t]

[MENU]

button once to

[MENU]

button is pressed

[MENU]

button twice to

[MENU]

button is pressed

Sending Messages (Call-Ring tone)

1. If [s] & [PTT]
send out the selected Call-Ring tone with
microphone muted.

2. The Call-Ring tone indicator will be displayed
continuously when transmitting.

3. The Call-Ring tone can be heard at the radios speaker, at volume
level 4.

Setting VOX function

1. From the normal operating mode, press

to enter the VOX selection menu. The VOX
indicator will be displayed showing the current
VOX sensitivity level (0-2).

2. Use the [s] or [t]
sensitivity level.

3. The radio will return to the normal operating mode after 10 seconds

or when the
several times.

Setting the Roger Beep tone

The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever
the

[PTT] button is released. This tone alerts the receiving party that the

transmission has been terminated intentionally.
To enable the Roger Beep tone:

1. From the normal operating mode, press

to enter the Roger Beep selection menu. The
display will indicate the current level (ON or
OFF).

2. Press the [s] button to select ON or press [t
button to select OFF as desired.

3. The radio will return to the normal operating

mode after 10 seconds or when the

button is pressed, or the

pressed several times.

When Roger Beep tone is enabled, the tone Icon [Ú] will be displayed.

buttons are pressed at the same time, the radio will

[MENU]

button three times

buttons to change the VOX

[PTT] button is pressed or the

[MENU]

[PTT]

button is

[MENU]

[MENU]

]

button is pressed

button four times

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2. The radio will beep to indicate the volume changing.

3. Press and release the [s] or [t] buttons, the

volume will increase and decrease one
increment at a time until the required volume
is reached.

Key Tones

1. The Key tones (press any key, except the
are at a fixed level and are not affected by changing the radios
volume (i.e. key tone must be set at volume level 4).

2. The

[PTT] button does not have a key tone.

3. If the speaker is enabled, there will be no key tone for [s

keys.

Channel Selection

1. From the normal operating mode, press

enter the channel selection menu. The CHAN
indicator will begin to flash and the radios
current channel will be displayed.

2. Use the [s] or [t]
channel (1-8) while the CHAN indicator is
flashing.

3. The radio will return to the normal operating mode after 10 seconds
or when the
several times.

Changing Call Ring-tone

1. From the normal operating mode, press

enter the Call-Ring selection menu. The CALL
indicator will appear and the current Call-Ring
number will be displayed (1-5).

2. Use the [s] or [t]
Ring tone. The new tone can be heard as the
selection is changed.

3. The radio will return to the normal operating mode after 10 seconds

or when the
several times.

buttons to select a new

[PTT] button is pressed or the

buttons to select a new Call-

[PTT] button is pressed or the

[PTT] button) on the radio

] and [t]

[MENU]

button once to

[MENU]

button is pressed

[MENU]

button twice to

[MENU]

button is pressed

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Sending Messages (Call-Ring tone)

1. If [s] & [PTT]
send out the selected Call-Ring tone with
microphone muted.

2. The Call-Ring tone indicator will be displayed
continuously when transmitting.

3. The Call-Ring tone can be heard at the radios speaker, at volume
level 4.

Setting VOX function

1. From the normal operating mode, press

to enter the VOX selection menu. The VOX
indicator will be displayed showing the current
VOX sensitivity level (0-2).

2. Use the [s] or [t]
sensitivity level.

3. The radio will return to the normal operating mode after 10 seconds

or when the
several times.

Setting the Roger Beep tone

The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever
the

[PTT] button is released. This tone alerts the receiving party that the

transmission has been terminated intentionally.
To enable the Roger Beep tone:

1. From the normal operating mode, press

to enter the Roger Beep selection menu. The
display will indicate the current level (ON or
OFF).

2. Press the [s] button to select ON or press [t
button to select OFF as desired.

3. The radio will return to the normal operating

mode after 10 seconds or when the

button is pressed, or the

pressed several times.

When Roger Beep tone is enabled, the tone Icon [Ú] will be displayed.

buttons are pressed at the same time, the radio will

[MENU]

button three times

buttons to change the VOX

[PTT] button is pressed or the

[MENU]

[PTT]

button is

[MENU]

[MENU]

]

button is pressed

button four times

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