Albrecht Tectalk Easy 2 User manual

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Tectalk Easy 2
User Manual
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1 Instructions for Use
This set includes 2 walkie-talkie units. These radios operate on
PMR446 frequencies. They come with 8 channels as well as a
back-lit LCD screen, enabling you to communicate over several
kilometers free-of-charge (up to 10 km in open areas)
Note: Please read these user instructions carefully before using
the equipment and retain for future consultation!
Specific Recommendations: If you carry any kind of personal
medical device, consult a doctor before use.
To avoid the risk of burns, do not use the device if the aerial is
damaged in any way.
Do not use the device in a potentially explosive setting (e.g.
around petrol pumps, on the lower deck of a boat or around a
fuel storage installation or chemical products)
Switch off the device if on an aeroplane or in a hospital.
Never use the device in close proximity to a radio to avoid
interference.
Remove the batteries if the device is not in use for an extended
period of time. Never mix used and new batteries. Position the
transmitter and antenna at least 5 cm from your face. Direct the
antenna upwards and speak normally.
Clean the device with a damp cloth. Don't use agents and
solvent for cleaning.
Do not modify the device in any way. In the event of damage
occurring, ensure that the device is checked by a qualified
professional.
The device cannot be used to contact the emergency services.

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2 Controls
1. Antenna
2. Scanning indicator
3. Battery level indicator
4. Power/Menu button
5. Up ▲ button
6. Loudspeaker
7. PTT/Call button
8. Volume level indicator
9. RX/TX icon
10. Lamp
11. Channel/Menu item
indication
12. Microphone
13. Lamp Button
14. Down ▼ button
15. Belt clip latch
16. Belt attachment
17. Battery compartment
18. Batteries (not supplied)
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3 Before Use
To insert batteries into the devices, first remove the belt
attachment: While pulling the belt clip latch (15) away from the
unit, push up on the belt clip (16) to remove it from the device.
Open the battery compartment (17) and insert 3 AAA batteries
(18) (not supplied), ensuring that the poles are correctly
aligned. Then close the lid. The arrows indicate in which
direction the parts need to be moved.
4 Using the Tectalk Easy 2
4.1 Turning the Device On/Off
To turn the devices on or off, hold down the Power-button for 3
seconds a BEEP sound will be played to confirm.
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4.2 Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press the ▲- button and press the ▼-
button to decrease the volume.
Note: The volume level is displayed on the screen.
4.3 Battery Level Indication
The battery level is shown by a number of squares present
inside the battery icon on the LCD screen.
When the battery is low, the battery icon will flash and a beep
will be heard to indicate that the batteries need to be replaced.
4.4 Receiving Signals
The radio is continuously in the receive mode when the unit is
on and not transmitting. When you receive a signal on the
current channel, the RX icon is displayed on the LCD.
4.5 Transmitting a Signal
Don't transmit if someone is already talking on the channel.
Press and hold the PTT/Call-button to transmit. The TX
Indicator will be shown on the LCD.
Hold the unit in a vertical position with the microphone
about 5 -7 cm away from the mouth and speak in
normal loudness.
It is important, that you and all your partner stations have
selected the same operating channel.
Note: This device is equipped with an automatic TX time
limitation (TOT). After 180 seconds of continious transmission,
the radios will return to RX mode. To transmit again, the
PTT/Call-button needs to be released and pressed anew.
4.6 Changing Channels
The radio has 8 available communication channels.
To change channels:
Press the Power-button once. The current channel
number flashes on the display.
While the channel number is flashing, press the ▼–
button or the ▲-button to change the channel.

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Press the PTT/Call-button to confirm the selected
channel and return to the stand-by mode.
Note: If no button is pressed within 9 seconds during setting,
the unit will save the setting and return to standby.
4.7 Monitor
You can use the monitor feature to check for weak signals on
the current channel.
Press and hold the ▼-button. After three seconds the squelch
will be disabled and the monitoring activates. Release the ▼-
button to stop the monitoring.
4.8 Channel Scan
Channel Scan performs an automatic search for signals in an
endless loop over all channels.
Press the ▲-button for three seconds to start scanning
continuously upwards.
When the scan is running, the direction can be changed
by the ▼and ▲-buttons.
When an active signal on one of the 8 channels is
detected, scan mode pauses so you can hear the radio
traffic on this channel. The scan will resume
automatically when no signal is received for more than
5 seconds.
Press the Power-button to abort scanning.
Note: In the presence of a signal you can immediately proceed
to the next channel by a short press of the ▲- or ▼-key.
4.9 Call Tones
A call tone alerts others that you want to start talking.
4.9.1 Setting the Call Tone.
The Tectalk Easy 2 has 10 different call tones.
Press the Menu-button two times, “CA” is displayed and
the current call tone number is flashing.
Press ▲or ▼to select the desired call tone number or
“OF” to disable the call tone.

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Press the PTT/Call-button to confirm and return to
stand-by mode
4.9.2 Sending a Call Tone
Press the PTT/Call-button briefly. The call tone will be
transmitted on the set channel.
Note: No call tone is transmitted, if the call tone is disabled in
the menu.
4.10 Key Tone On/Off
When this function is activated, the unit will beep briefly on
every keypress.
Press the Menu-button three times, “to” is displayed .
Press the ▲- or ▼-key to toggle the key tone on (oN)
and off (oF).
Press the PTT/Call-button to confirm your selection and
return to the standby mode.
4.11 Roger Beep On/Off
After the PTT/Call-button is released, the unit will send out a
roger beep to confirm that you have stopped talking.
To set the Roger Beep.
Press the Menu-button four times. “rO” will be
displayed.
Press the ▲- or ▼-key to toggle the roger beep on (oN)
and of (oF).
Press the PTT/Call-button to confirm your selection and
return to the standby mode.
4.12 Display Backlight
To activate the backlight of the LCD display, press the ▲- or
▼-key. The LCD back light will light up for 5 seconds.
4.13 Battery Saving Function:
When the device has not been used for 6 seconds, the
economy mode is automatically activated. This does not affect
the reception of transmissions and the standard mode is
automatically reactivated as soon as a signal is detected.

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4.14 Flashlight
As an added feature, your Radio has a built-in flashlight. You
can activate it by pressing the Lamp button.
5 Specifications
Channel numbers and Frequencies
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
Transmit RF power: max. 0.5W ERP
Modulation Type: FM (F3E)
Range Up to 10 km (Open field)
Battery 3 AAA