BRONDI FX-3 TWIN PMR 446 User manual

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8 Channel 2-Way Radios
Instruction manual
FX-3 TWIN PMR 446
English manual
NOTE: MANUAL SIZE: L125 x W100mm

Contents .............................................................. 2
Introduction......................................................... 3
Controls and displays ....................................... 3
Component Guide .......................................... 4
SettingUp YourPMR Radio .............................. 5
Battery Installation ........................................... 5
Battery Meter ................................................... 6
Low Battery Indicator ....................................... 6
Operation............................................................ 7
Turning on your PMR ....................................... 7
Communication................................................ 7
Receivingcommunications............................... 7
Respond prompt tone ....................................... 8
Channel selection ............................................ 8
To speak directly to another radio ..................... 9
Range .............................................................. 9
Calling(Paging)anotherradio......................... 10
Automatic Squelch ......................................... 10
Monitor........................................................... 10
Channel Lock ................................................. 11
ChannelScan ................................................ 11
Automatic Battery Save ................................. 12
Channel Frequencies ......................................13
Content
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Monitoring the current channel..................12

Included In Your Package
When you unpack your PMR Radio, you should
find the following items enclosed in the package:
8-channel PMR unit-2PCS
Belt-Clip -2PCS
This manual
Controls and Displays
1. Power Button
2. Menu Button
3. Call Button
4. PTT(Talk Button)
5. Antenna
6. LCD Panel
7. Up Button (Change Channel and Volume)
8. Down Button (Change Channel and Volume)
9. Belt clip
Introduction
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2. M enu but t on
3 .C a ll b u tt on
4. P T T( Ta lk but ton)
9. B elt clip
5. A nt enna
6. LC D panel
8. D own butt o n 7. U P butt on
Component Guide
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Battery Installation
To use the radio, you must install 3 AAA size
batteries.
Caution: incorrect positioning of the batteries
can damage both the batteries and the unit.
To install the batteries:
Remove the belt clip by pulling the tab
on the top of the belt clip back, and
sliding it up and off of the unit.
Slide the battery door down to release
the battery cover.
lnsert three AAA batteries. Position the
batteries according to the polarity
markings on the plastic.
Replace the battery cover. Snap the
belt clip back into place.
WARNING
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaline,standard(carbon-zinc),
or rechargeable batteries.
Setting Up Your PMR Radio
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Battery Meter
The battery meter is located in the bottom left
corner of the LCD display panel on the unit. It
looks like a battery with vertical bar inside. As
the power is used up, the bar will disappear.
Low Battery Indicator
When the batteries need to be changed, the
battery vertical bar inside will disappear. To
ensure uninterruptedcommunication,replace
the batteries as soon as possible.
Note:
Always use alkaline batteries for replacements.
If you store your radio for long periods of time,
always remove the batteries. Batteries may
corrode and leak when left unused over long
periods of time, and permanently damage your
radio.
DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR
EXPOSE TO HIGH HEAT. THEY MAY
EXPLODE.
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Communication
You can communicate two ways with your new
PMR radio. There are 8 channels available to
you, You can either talk directly to others and
hear their response, or you can call or page
them with an audible tone.
The PMR radios can only communicate
when either the PTT button (for speach),
or the CALL button (for paging) is pressed.
The unit can only receive when both
buttons are fully released.
Receiving Communication
When your PMR unit is turned on and is not
being used to transmit voice communication
or pages, it is always in the listening mode.
You cannot receive any transmissions when
the PTT or CALL buttons are pressed, even if
you aren’t saying anything. Pressing these
buttons automatically overrides and turns off
the receive mode.
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Turning On Your PMR
Push & hold the Power button for at least 2
seconds to turn the PMR radio ON or OFF. The
unit will beep, the LCD panel will display
information about your radio, and the panel will be
illuminated by a orange light for several seconds.
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Operation
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Respond Prompt Tone
When the person talking to you from another
radio finishes speaking and releases his PTT
button, you will hear a tone from your unit.
This means that the other radio is now in
receive mode, and you can begin your
transmission.
Adjusting the Speaker Volume
The Up and Dn(DOWN)Buttons control the
volume, change channels and program the
PMR.
Press the UP button to increase volume.
Press the DN button to decrease volume.
The LCD displays the volume level by the
number of bars on the screen.
Channel selection
Your PMR operates on one of eight preset
channels. You can only talk to other radios
that are set to the same channel as your unit.
The chart on page 13 gives the frequencies on
which your radio operates.
To change the channel:
When you are using the unit in conversation,
you must release the PTT and/or CALL
buttons to hear the responses of the other
people. Failure to do so will keep your unit in
transmission mode, preventing you from
hearing other units.
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button again to set the channel.
If you do not press MENU the second time,
The unit will automatically return to normal
operation in ten seconds.
To speak to Another Radio
•Turn the volume up to an audible level.
•Press and hold the PTT button on the
left side of the unit. The signal
transmitting waves on the LCD display
will appear.
•While pressing on the PTT button,
speak into the microphone with your
mouth 2 to 3 inches from the unit.
•When you finish speaking, release the
PTT button immediately to hear the
response.
Range
Your PMR unit hasarangeof upto 5km.
This range can be decreased by certain
atmospheric and environmental conditions at
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panel will begin to flash.
While the number is flashing, press
the up or down arrow buttons until
you reach the desired channel.
Press the MENU (Channel Set)
Press the MENU (Channel Set)
button. The icon “
1 ”
on the display
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help extend the range to the maximum limits.
Your range is also dependent on the battery
condition of the radio, the type of terrain where
you are located, and the strength of the signal
from the transmitting radio.
Calling(Paging) Another Radio
To send a page, or CALL
•Make sure both units are on.
•Turn the volume up to an audible level.
•Press and release the Call button on
the front of your radio.
The other unit will make a 2 second call (page)
tone. They can then respond to your call by
either:
•Pressing the PTT button and speaking
into the radio.
•Pressing the Call button, which acti-
vates a 2 second call (page) tone on
your radio.
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that affect range are:
Buildings
Dense trees or foliage
Hilly or mountainous terrain
The best range will be in flat, open terrain,
without obstructions. Using the function
(monitor) to override the automatic squelch will
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Some conditionsthe time of your conversation.
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