BelFone BF-TD511 User manual

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Notice to the user
Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters within
the territories under government control.
Illegal operation is punishable by fine or imprisonment or both.
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digital transceiver model: BF-TD511 UHF
Warning！
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Note: 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 in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. 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 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.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC radiation exposure statement
This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled applications where users
have been made aware of the potential risks for exposure and can exercise control
over their exposure.
This product is not authorised for general population, consumer or similar use.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter. Your radio should be used in its normal operating position
when hand-held, worn on the body or secured within a cradle. Always ensure that the
antenna is pointed away from the body, particularly the eyes. When body-worn, the
radio must be secured using a Sepura approved attachment. Ensure the antenna is at
least 2.5 cm (1 in.) away from the body when transmitting.
IC radiation exposure statement
This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled applications where users
have been made aware of the potential risks for exposure and can exercise control
over their exposure.
This product is not authorised for general population, consumer or similar use. This
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna

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or transmitter.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter. Your radio should be used in its normal operating position
when hand-held, worn on the body or secured within a cradle. Always ensure that the
antenna is pointed away from the body, particularly the eyes. When body-worn, the
radio must be secured using a Sepura approved attachment. Ensure the antenna is at
least 2.5 cm (1 in.) away from the body when
transmitting.
Cette radio a été conçue pour un usage professionnel dans un environnement contrôlé,
où les utilisateurs sont pleinement conscients du danger potentiel de l’exposition à
laquelle ils sont soumis et peuvent exercer un contrôle sur cette exposition. Ce
dispositif radio N’EST PAS autorisé pour l’ensemble de la population, les
consommateurs en général, ni pour une
utilisation similaire. Cet émetteur ne doit pas être co-localisés ou
fonctionner en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou émetteur.
RSS (Category I Equipment):
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement
Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit(talk), push the
Push-To-Talk(PTT) Bottom. To receive calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of the
time or less is important because this radio generates measureable RF energy exposure only
when transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance)

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Precautions
It’s important that the operator is aware of and understands hazards common
to the operation of any radio .Please observe the following safety precautions
to prevent radio damage or personal injury. The following precautions shall be
observed during operation, service and repair of this radio.
◆The recommended usage rate is 1 minute for TX and 4 minutes for RX,
when the radio is used for transmission for many hours continuously, the
radiator and chassis will become hot, allow the rear panel of the radio to
contact surface of low melting point /low Ignition point object;
◆Don’t leave the transceiver in direct sunlight for a long time, don’t place the
transceiver on extremely heat, damp, dusty area, and don’t put it on unstable
surfaces;
◆When restriction or warnings are posted regarding the use of radio devices,
please obey the regulation turn the transceiver power off;
◆Use of the radio while you are driving may be against traffic laws, please
prohibit using it ;
◆If you notice any problems on the radio, please turn off at first. Then contact
with local dealer. Do not modify this radio unless instructed by this manual or
refer service to a qualified licensed or certified technician only;
◆If you want to use the machine for secondary development, please contact
with BelFone’s technical engineer or dealer for technical assistance;
◆Please keep the surface of radio is clean and dry, clean the radio using a

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cloth moistened with clean water and a mild dishwashing liquid.
Content
Supplied Accessories ........................................................................................................ 6
Installation of Accessories ................................................................................................. 7
Getting Acquainted.......................................................................................................... 12
Basic Operation .............................................................................................................. 14
LCD Icons ................................................................................................................ 14
Turning the power on /off ......................................................................................... 14
Adjusting the volume ................................................................................................ 15
Selecting a Channel ................................................................................................. 15
Selecting a Zone ...................................................................................................... 15
Dual Modes Switching ............................................................................................. 16
Call ........................................................................................................................... 16
Button Setting .......................................................................................................... 19
Functions and Operations ............................................................................................... 21
Contacts ................................................................................................................... 21
Scan ......................................................................................................................... 23
Zone ......................................................................................................................... 24
SMS ......................................................................................................................... 24
Call Logs .................................................................................................................. 26
Settings .................................................................................................................... 27
Digital Emergency .................................................................................................... 30
Alone Worker ........................................................................................................... 31
Man Down ................................................................................................................ 32
Voice Encryption ...................................................................................................... 32
Dual Capacity Direct Mode ...................................................................................... 33
Radio Priority-Based Interrupt .................................................................................. 33
Time Out Timer (TOT) ............................................................................................. 34
TX Permission .......................................................................................................... 34
Battery Saver ........................................................................................................... 34
Low Battery Warning ................................................................................................ 35
Specifications .................................................................................................................. 35
Statement ........................................................................................................................ 36

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Applicable Battery
To reduce the risk of injury, please only use the battery and charger specified
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damage.
Battery Tips
1. When charging your battery, keep it at a temperature among 5℃—40℃.
Temperature out of the limit may cause battery leakage or damage.
2. When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a
full charge.
3. Do not cut off the power supply or remove the battery when charging a
battery.
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5. Even if the battery is full charged, the operating time is noticeably shorter
than normal performance; it is time to buy a new battery.
To Prolong Battery Life
1. Battery performance will be greatly decreased at a temperature below 0℃,
a spare battery is necessary in cold weather, the cold battery unable to
work in this situation may work under room temperature, so keep it for later
use.
2. The dust on the battery contact may cause battery breakdown, please use
a clean dry cloth to wipe it before attaching the battery to the radio.
Battery Storage
1. Fully charge a battery before you store it for a long time, to avoid battery
damage due to over-discharge.
2. Recharge a battery after several months’ storage, to avoid battery capacity

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reduction due to over-discharge.(NI-MH batteries:3 months, Li-Ion&
Li-polymer batteries: 6 months)
3. Store your battery in a cool, dry place under room temperature, to reduce
self-discharge.
Charging the battery
Use only the charger specified by the manufacturer, the charge indicator
indicates the charging progress.
Charger Status Charger Indicator
Standby(No-load) Charge Indicator glows green
Battery is charging Charge Indicator glows red
Battery is fully charged Charge Indicator glows green
Charge Steps:
1. Plug the AC connector of the switching power into the AC outlet socket.
2. Place the battery or the radio is attached with a battery in the charger.
3. Making sure the battery is connected to the charger, the charging process
initiates when the charger indicator glows red.
4. The charger indicator glows green when the battery is fully charged, please
remove the battery then.
Note: While charging the temperature out of the limit the LED indicator of charger will flash
red and green; if battery has damaged or battery is not connected to the charger correctly,
The LED indicator of charger also will flash red and green
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 Power switch/volume adjust keys
Turn clockwise to switch the radio power on, when the radio is turned on,
rotate clockwise to increased volume, counter- clockwise to decrease the
volume. Turn counterclockwise fully to switch the radio off.
 LED Indicator
When transmitting LED glows red, when receiving LED glows green; when
un-programmed LED flashes red;when scanning LED flashes red.
 Orange Button
Press to activate the programmable function. (The detailed consult to basic
operation)
 Speaker
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⑦ PTT key
Press and hold down the PTT key then speak into the microphone to
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 Button 1
Press to activate the programmable function. (The detailed consult to basic
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 Button 2
Press to activate the programmable function. (The detailed consult to basic
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 MIC-SP-USB Jack
Connect to optional speaker/MIC and USB programming cable.

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Note: If you active power on password function via program software ,each time you turn
on transceiver, must be enter 6 digit password, while occur password error, the
transceiver will restart automatically and then input password again . When 3 times
wrong in input password continuously, after it transceiver must be kill, only reprogram it
then device work normal. Please enable power on password with due care.
Adjusting the volume
After the radio is power on, you can rotate the power switch/volume adjust
keys to adjust the volume level, rotate the knob clockwise to increase the
volume, or rotate the knob anti-clockwise to decrease the volume.
Selecting a Channel
Turn the channel selector knob to select channel 1 to 16, rotate the knob
clockwise to increase the channel number, or rotate the knob anti-clockwise to
decrease the channel number, while enable all tone alert ,handover channel
will hear a channel number.
Note: If a channel is not programmed, the display appears：Un-programmed Channel and
prompt no channel, LED indicator flash red.
Selecting a Zone
The radio supports up to 32 zones, each with a maximum of 16 channels, 32
zones all support up to 512 channels. You may select a desire zone through
enter zone menu or setting zone selection function to orange button, button 1
or button 2, then handover zone. While enable all tone alert, select zone will

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hear a channel number.
Call
Each digital channel may preset a contact, the preset contact could be a
private call contact, a group call contact or an all call contact;
To transmit press and hold down the PTT key, LED indication glows red, speak
into the microphone, hold the palm microphone approximately 3 to 4
centimeters away from your mouth.

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Note: While enable talk permit indication feature, if the channel available, press PTT key
to transmit will with a tone.
Private Call
If the feature private call ACK is enabled, to transmit a private call need to
confirm whether it is power on or activate on the current channel.
1 If you preset a private call contact for current digital channel. Press PTT
key to transmit a private call;
2 Enter Contacts menu to select the private call number you want to call,
then press PTT key to transmit a private call;
3 Enter Contacts menu and go to manual dial menu or press programmed
Manual Dial key, input a private call number you want to call, then
press PTT key to transmit;
4 Enter Call Log menu to select the private call number you want to call,
then press PTT key to transmit a private call;
5 You can set the One Touch Call key as private call feature, then press
programmed key to transmit a private call.
Group Call
1 If you preset a group call contact for current digital channel. Press PTT
key to transmit a group call;
2 Enter Contacts menu to select the group call number you want to call,

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then press PTT key to transmit a group call;
3 Enter Call Log menu to select the group call number you want to call,
then press PTT key to transmit a group call;
4 You can set the One Touch Call key as group call feature, then press
programmed key to transmit a group call.
All Call
1 If you preset an all call contact for current digital channel. Press PTT
key to transmit an all call;
2 Enter Contacts menu to select the all call number you want to call, then
press PTT key to transmit an all call;
3 Enter Call Log menu to select the all call number you want to call, then
press PTT key to transmit an all call;
Receiving and responding to a call
On digital channel, while a private call is received, you may press the PTT key
within the preset time period to call back. If you do not respond to a received
private call within the preset time period, the radio will display the missed call
icon; while a group call is received, you may press the PTT key within the
preset time period to call back. If you do not respond to a received group call
within the preset time period, the radio will display the missed call icon; while
an all call is received, you can’t respond to an all call.

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q
uickly
or
ickly
y