BridgeComSystems BRIDGE PRO 268U User manual

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BridgeIP LLC. 113 South Bridge Street Smithville, MO 64089
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BRIDGE PRO 268U Manual

WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing the Bridge Pro 268U two- way radio. The goal of
the BP- 268U is to provide a cost- effective, feature rich, easy- to- use radio.
This Owner’s Manual will acquaint you with the features and operation of
the BP- 268U. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual
in order properly operate the radio before use.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information and Safety Warning
Accessories
Getting Acquainted
Basic Operation
Programmable Key Function
Technical Specifications
Warranty and Service
FCC Warning and Compliance Statement
Page 2, 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7-10
Page 11
Page 12
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SAFETY INFORMATION
This radio is for occupational use only, and is to be used under work related
conditions. As a user of this radio be fully aware of hazards to RF exposure.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General
Docket 93-62, November 7, 1997, has adopted a safety standard for human
exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC
regulated equipment. Proper operation of this radio will result in user
exposure far below the Occupational Safety and Health act (OSHA) and FCC
limits.
DO NOT transmit for more than a 50% duty cycle (example: 1 min.
transmitting, 1 min. receiving or in standby) transmitting more than 50%
of the time may cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be
exceeded.
The radio is transmitting when the red LED is illuminated, hold the radio
approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the MIC located on the front of the
radio.
The above operating conditions are required for meeting FCC RF exposure
compliance, failure to follow these restrictions are considered a violation.

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SAFETY WARNING
Do not transmit the radio without the antenna attached, damaged antenna
or touch the antenna while transmitting. Strong electromagnetic waves are
emitted from the radio which may damage the radio or cause an RF burn to
your skin.
Do not use non-approved accessories with your radio. Unauthorized
accessories may create unauthorized RF emissions or cause damage to the
radio or may result in illegal operation.
Do not disassemble or modify the radio, doing so will void the warranty and
may result in illegal operation.
Do not leave the radio in direct sunlight or around excessive heat, doing so
may cause the battery to explode or catch fire.
Do not use radio if it has been immersed in water an electronic shock may
occur or permanent damage may occur to the radio.

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1. Standard Accessories
Antenna Li-ion Battery Pack Charger AC Adaptor
Belt Clip Wrist strap Instruction Manual
2. Charger Indication
ACCESSORIES
STATUS LED
Self-ExaminationWhen
Powered on Red(for 1 second)
No Battery Green
Normal Charge Red
Fully Charged Green
Trouble Red and green light alternates

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Antenna
Channel Selector
VOLUME Switch
Led Indicator
Speaker
Mic-SP jack
MIC
PF3 KEY
PF1 KEY
PF2 KEY
PTT KEY
GETTING ACQUAINTED
MIC
Indicator Status:
1. Red light flashes: Battery needs charged
2. Red light solid on: Transmit
3. Green light flashe: Scan mode
4. Green light on: Receive matched carrier
5. Blue LED on: Receive matching digital signal
6. Green to White LED on: Programming started

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BASIC OPERATION
Ensure the antenna and a fully charged battery have been properly attached
before attempting the following steps.
1. Power on the radio
Turn the volume knob clockwise to turn on the radio, after approximately 5
seconds the Green LED will turn on, once illuminated after approximately 5
seconds you will hear a power on beep/announcement.
2. Adjust Volume
Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume, clockwise will increase the
volume and counter clockwise decreases volume.
3. Selecting a zone
Press programmed zone key to change zones with a maximum of 16 channels
per zone.
4. Selecting a Channel
Turn the channel knob clockwise to select channel positions.
5. Receiving
When the radio receives a digital signal, the blue LED turns on. When the
radio receives an analog signal, the green LED turns on.
Analogue RX: Radio receives a carrier and or with a matched tone to open
squelch.
Digital RX: When radio receives a correct call with a matched ID, the radio
will turn on the speaker to receive voice audio.
6. Make A Call
Press and hold PTT, the LED will turn red indicating TX (Transmit), speak
clearly into the microphone.
7. Man-down Alarm
When the Man-down alarm function is turned on, the radio will alarm when
the radio operator/or radio has fallen in a horizontal position. Raising the
radio back to a vertical position will stop the alarm.

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PROGRAMMABLE KEY FUNCTION
The PF1, PF2, PF3 keys are programmable by PC software, each key can
be enabled up to 3 functions. a short press, a 1 second press or a long
press. Consult your radio provider for available functions that have been
programmed into your radio.
1. Voltage
In standby, press the key programmed as " Voltage" to check current battery
capacity.
2. Power Switch
In standby, press the key programmed as " Power Switch" to change the
power level.
3. Repeater
In standby, press the key programmed as " Repeater" to turn on Repeater
function, press this key again to turn off repeater function.
Note: If current channel is working by repeater frequency, turning off this
function, the radio will stop repeater communication.
4. Revers
In standby, press the key programmed as "Revers" to turn on frequency
revers function, press this key again to turn off revers function.
Note: This function is only valid in analog mode, when frequency revers
function is on. The TX frequency and RX frequency will be reversed, the
CTCSS/DCS will also be reversed.
5. Digital Encryption
In standby, press the key programmed as" Digital Encryption", the radio will
announce encryption status or encryption group. Press this key again to
choose encryption group or turn off encryption.
Note: This function is valid only in DMR mode only, when 2 radios use the
same encryption code.
6. Analog Call
In standby, press the key programmed as" Ana Call", the radio will transmit
the DTMF/2TONE/5TONE code in current channel.
Note: This function is valid only for an analog channel.

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7. VOX Level
In standby, press the key programmed as" VOX Level", the radio will
announce current VOX level. Press this key again to adjust VOX level or turn
off VOX.
8. Scan
In standby, press the key programmed as "Scan", the radio will start scanning
the list on the current channel location, press this key again to turn off the
scan function.
9. Emergency Alarm
In standby, press the key programmed as" Emergency Alarm", the radio will
start the alarm by its programmed method, press this key again to turn off
alarm.
10. Record Switch
In standby, press the key programmed as" Record Switch", the radio will
announce "Record on" and start voice recording, press this key again to turn
off recording, the radio will announce "Record off".
Note: The standard version supports 30 hours of voice recording for DMR
channels.
11. Monitor
In standby, press the key programmed as "Monitor" function, the radio
will turn off signaling and squelch level to monitor a weak signal or ID not
matched signal. A repeat press of this key will turn off monitor. Note: In
analog mode, the radio will emit white noise.
12. Send Alarm
In standby, press the key programmed as "Send Alarm" function, the radio
will announce "Alarm" and Alarm Number 1-5 plus the alarm sound. A
repeat press of this key can choose the Alarm Number, then press PTT to
send the chosen alarm sound to a contact list or group members in current
DMR channel.
Note: This function only valid for DMR channel.
13. Hot key 1-6
In standby, press the key programmed as "Hot Key X " function to send
signaling for 2TONE, 5TONE, DTMF, Remote kill, remote monitor, beep etc.

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14. Work Alone
In standby, press the key programmed as "Work Alone " to turn on this
function, the radio will announce "work alone on", press this key again to
turn off work alone function.
Note: After turning on the work alone function, the radio will send out an
alarm after a preset time.
15. Phrase Record
In standby, press the key programmed as "Phrase Record" to turn on
recording function, the radio will announce" record" and the current
recording number (1-25), press this key again to choose recording number
after the number is chosen, Press and hold the PTT key and start speaking,
release PTT to stop recording.
Note: This function valid only for DMR channels.
16. Phrase Playback/Deletion
In standby, press the key programmed as" Phrase Playback/Deletion", the
radio will announce "Phrase playback" and number, and will start playing the
voice recording, during playback, pressing the PTT key will send the current
recording to the contact list or group number in the current channel. To
delete recording hold the PTT until you hear " Phrase Delete", the current
recording will be deleted.
Note: This function valid only for DMR channels.
17. Rx &Tx Record Replay
In standby, press the key programmed as "Rx & Tx Record Replay" to
playback the last communication recording.
18. Zone
In standby, press the key programmed as "Next Zone" or "Prev- Zone" to
change zone.
Note: The radio has total of 16 zones, each zone has 16 channels.
19. Mic Level
In standby, press the key programmed as "Mic Level", the radio will
announce choose mic level. Note: This radio has 5 microphone gain levels.

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20. Mic Quality
In standby, press the key programmed as "Mic Quality", the radio will
announce choose mic status. Note: Choose the mic quality according to your
voice character to enable so the receiver can hear clearly. This function valid
only for DMR channels.
21. Scene Mode
During receiving, press the key programmed as "Scene Mode", to choose a
suitable mode to allow the user to hear a clear voice.
Note: This function valid only for DMR channels.
22. GPS Report
In standby, press the key programmed as "GPS Report" to turn on or turn off
GPS report. GPS report time, ID, call type, the channel must be programmed
by PC software.
Note: This function valid only for DMR channels. (Function is currently not
available).
23. Status Info Report
In standby, press the key programmed as "Status Info Report" to turn on or
turn off Status Report. Status report Character, time, ID, call type, channel
must be programmed by PC software.
Note: This function valid only for DMR channels.
24. Status Info Report
In standby, press the key programmed as "Status Info Report" to turn on or
turn off Status Report. Status report Character, time, ID, call type, channel
must be programmed by PC software.
Note: This function valid only for DMR channels.
25. Record Report
In standby, press the key programmed as "Record Report" to turn on or turn
off Record Report. Record report group, time, ID, call type, channel must be
programmed by PC software.
Note: This function valid only for DMR channels.
26. Resume factory default
Hold PTT and PF1 key while powering on radio, release these 2 keys when
the light blue LED indicator turns on, power off and power on the radio, the
radio resumes its default value.

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General
Frequency Range UHF: 450-512MHz
Operation Type DMR Digital and analog UHF
Channel Capacity 256 channels
Channel Spacing 12.5KHz (Narrow Band)
Phase-locked Step 5KHz, 6.25KHz
Operating Voltage 7.4V DC ±20% /(2600mAh)
Frequency Stability ±1.1 ppm
Operating Temperature -30℃~ +50℃
Size 127×57×32mm (with battery pack)
Weight 208g (with battery pack, antenna)
Antenna Impedance 50Ω
FCC ID SK4BP-268
FCC Approvals CFR Title 47 Part 90 Private Land Mobile Radio CFR Title
47 Part 15 Subpart B
Receiving Part
Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) ≤0.35μV
Digital Sensitivity 0.3uV/-117.4dBm (BER 5%)
0.7uV/-110dBm (BER 1%)
Adjacent Channel Activity ≥60dB
Transmitting Part
Measurement Methods Per TIA/EIA-603 2.2.19
Power Output 6W/1W
Modulation limit ±[email protected]
Adjacent Channel Power ≥ 60dB
Hum & Noise ≥ 36dB
Spurious Emission ≤ - 20dBm
Emission Designator
Data: K39F1W-6W-12.5kHz}
Digital Voice: 7K40F1D-6W-12.5kHz
Analog Voice: 11K0F3E
Audio Distortion ≤5%
Error rate ≤3%
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Limited Warranty This product is warranted by BridgeCom Systems, Inc.
to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of purchase. If a defective part causes this product to
operate improperly during the one-year warranty period, we will service it
to the original owner free of charge if shipped to BridgeCom Systems at the
owner’s expense. This warranty does not apply to any parts damaged due
to improper use or violation of instructions. It does not extend to damage
incurred by misuse or abuse, unauthorized modifications, natural causes
such as lightning, fire, floods, and other such catastrophes; nor to damage
caused by environmental extremes, such as power surges and/or transients,
theft, or accidents.
All warranties must be performed at BridgeCom Systems, Inc. No credit
will be given for unauthorized repair work attempted by the customer.
BridgeCom Systems, Inc. will repair or replace the equipment and return
to the customer freight pre-paid, within the continental United States.
Equipment found not to be defective will be returned at the customer’s
expense, and it will include the cost to ship, test, and return the equipment.
Equipment returned for repair must have a return merchandise authorization
(RMA) number. To obtain an RMA contact our Technical Support Department
at (636)-205-1736 or email [e-mail]. All
returned equipment must have the RMA number listed on the outside of the
shipping container. Ship all returns to: BridgeCom Systems, Inc. Attn: Repair
113 South Bridge Street Smithville, MO 64089 Out of warranty repairs and
service charges are billed at the current hourly rate plus parts. PRICES ARE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. This document contains information
proprietary to Bridge Embedded Systems, Inc. and BridgeCom Systems, Inc.
Its contents may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without express
written permission from either Bridge Embedded Systems, Inc. or BridgeCom
Systems, Inc. The information is provided “AS IS” without warranty of any
kind, either expressed or implied.
BridgeCom Systems, Inc. does not assume any liability for damages.
Technical information and specifications in this document are subject to
change without notice. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly
approved by BridgeCom Systems could void the user’s authorization to
operate this device.

FCC STATEMENTS WARNINGAND COMPLIANCE
STATEMENT:
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.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Our radio generators RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode.This radio
is designed for and classified as“Occupational Use Only”,meaning it must be used
only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards,and
the ways To Minimize Such hazards.
This radio is NOT intended for use by the“General Population”in an uncontrolled
environment. This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure
limits for“Occupational Use Only”.
Inaddition, our radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with
regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such
levels for exposure to humans:
---IEEE Std. 1528:2013 and KDB447498, Evaluating Compliance with FCC
Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
---American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for Safety
Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
---American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE Recommended
Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields-RF
and Microwave.
The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to
make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to as-sure that this radio
operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.
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Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, The radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause
interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off
the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so.
DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic
radiation such as hospitals, aircraft,and blasting sites.
Occupational/Controlled Use
The radio transmitter is used in situations in which persons are exposed as
consequence of their employment provided those persons are fully aware of the
potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure.
Attention:
This radio complieswith IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for General
Population/controlled Environments RF exposure emvironment at operating duty
factors of up to 50% and is authorized by the FCC for General Population use only.
An appropriate warning lable is affixed to all units. In order to comply with RF
exposure requirements, a minimum distance of 2.5 cm must be maintained when
held-to-face, and body-worn operations are restricted to the approved original
acessories (belt clip), a minimum distance of 0 cm. Do not use this device when
antenna shows obvious damages.
This product is compliance to FCC RF Exposure requirements and refers to FCC
website https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm search for FCC
ID: SK4BP-268 to gain further information include SAR Values.
FCC STATEMENTS WARNINGAND COMPLIANCE
STATEMENT:
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FCC PART 15.21 WARNING STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy. If
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. Verification of harmful
interference by this equipment to radio or television reception can be determined
by turning it off and then 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.
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.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR
RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBIITED UNDER IC RULES AND
FEDERRAL LAW.
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FCC PART 15.21 WARNING STATEMENT
■Licensing Information
Use of the radio in USA is subject to the rules & regulations of FCC. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by our may void the user authority granted
by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with FCC
requirements, transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the
supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter
maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified
by an organization representative of the user of those services. Replacement of
any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc) not authorized by the
FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.
Note:
Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is
subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.
Important:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device. Your radio is set
up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to
alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations. Any
adjustments to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.
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