BRONDI FX-35 Twin User manual

English Manual
8 Channel 2-Way Radios
With CTCSS security
Voice-Activated

catalogue
1.Fitting thebatteries
2.Charging thebatteries
3.Using thePersonal MobileRadio
4. Cleaningand care
5. Technical specification
6. Guaranteeand service
7. Troubleshooting
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SCAN
VOX
DCM
Private Mobile Radio(PMR)
With duo charger
User Guide
Lock button
Press and hold to
Lock and unlock
the buttons
Call button
Press to send Ring
tones to other
handsets
TALK button
Press and hold while
you' re transmitting
ON/OFF button
Microphone
Up and Down
buttons
Press to change
the speaker
Volume. Press
after menu button
to change the
channels
F (MENU) button
Press to change
Channels and
sub-channels, and
to switch between
modes

Channel number(1to8)
Sub-channel number(0 to38)
Battery change level-when this shows
(low) recharge thebatteries
Shown when youare transmitting the signal
Dual watch-shown whenyou are monitoring
two channels atonce.
Shown when theunit is in VOX (voice activated
mode)
Shown when theunit is scanning all channels
Shown when thebuttons are locked
Volume level
What' s on the display
Shown when you are receiving the signal
Insert your
fingernail
behind the tab
Lift the belt
clip off
Your PMR includes 3 piecesof 1.2V AAA Ni-NH
batteries for eachunit.
To remove the beltclip
It is easierto fit the batteries without thebelt clip
in place.
1.Fitting the batteries

To replace the beltclip
Slide the belt clip down into the slot until it clicks
into place.
Pull the tab forward(away from the handset)
to release the belt clip. Thenlift the belt clip off.
To fit the batteries
When placing the handset in the charge, use
only Ni-MHrechargeablebatteries.
Don't try torecharge the non-rechargeable
batteries.
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Important read these
Safety Warning before
you charge thebatteries
2.Insert three batteries,
position thebatteries
according tothe polarity
marking onthe plastic.
3.Replace the cover.
1.Insert the lower side ofthe
belt clipinto the slot of the
bottom sideof the unit.
Then lift thebattery door off.
belt clip

Connect the main power
lead to the charge
Plug the mains adaptor into
a 230V AC ,50Hz main socket
with the switch on the socket
set to OFF.
Make sure the battery compartment cover is securelylocked in
place when you are charging the batteries.
Disposed of used batteries safely and in a way that will not
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harm theenvironment never try toburn them orput them
anywhere, they could get burnt or punctured.
Don't leave dead batteries in your handset.
They might leak if you do.
Then switch on the main socket.
The PMR must be used with mains adaptor,
provided with the unit.
Using any other adaptor will result in non-
Compliance with the EN60065 and will
Invalidate any approval given to this apparatus.
2.Charging the batteries

Battery meter
The battery meteris located in the left corner of the LCD panel. It
looks like a battery with threebars inside. These indicate the
amount of power available. As the power is used the bars will
disappear. when the battery level reachit minimum level, unit will
emit two beep tones and automatically turn OFF thepower.
Place the handsets in the
charging cradle.
To check the charge level, disconnect the jack connector from
the handset, switch on and check the display.
The charge light comes
on when a handset in a
charging cradle.
Battery life
The PMR has abuilt in power saver feature to make the batteries
last longer. But when you are not using the handset, it's better to
switch itoff to save the battery power.
It takes about 6 hours to recharge the batteries fully if they've
become completely run down. Newbatteries take up to 14
hours to charge fully.

Switching on and off
To switchthe handset ON.
Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the display comes
on.
To switchthe handset OFF.
Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the display goes
blank.
You hear amusical tone each time to confirm.
Transmitting range
The talk range depends on environmental and terrain. Itwill be
greatest (up to about 3km or 1 3/4miles) in wide open spaces,
Without obstructions suchas hills or buildings. Don't try touse
two PMR handsets which are less than 1.5m (5feet)apart.If you
do, you may get interference.
Important safety warning
To reduce radio frequency exposure when you're using your
FX-35 ,holdthe handset at least 5cm(2inches)from your face.
Never use your PMR outdoors in a thunderstorm.
Don't use the PMR in the rain.
If your PMR ever get wet, turn it offand remove the batteries.
Dry the battery compartment and leave the cover off for few
hours. Don't use the handset until it is completely dry.
Keep the PMR out of the reach of babies andyoung children.
3.Using the Personal Mobile Radio

The volume level is shown by the bars on the display. You
can change the volume either While you're using your
FX-35 handset,or while the handset is idle (switched on
but not in Use).
Volume control
To adjustthe loudspeaker volume
Press the UP or DN button.
Changing the channels and sub-channels
The PMR haseight channels, numbered 1 to 8. To communicate
with other PMR users within range, you must all have your
handset tuned to the same channel.
Press the F(MENU) button once
The current channel number flashes on thedisplay
Press UP or DN button togo to the channel you want
Press TALK button toconfirm.
Each channel also has 38 sub-channels(sometime call CTCSS
codes) letting you set up group of users within the same
channels, for more private communication. If you have aset a
sub-channel, you can
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communicate only with other users tuned to the same channel and
sub-channel.
To turn the sub-channel function off, simply set the sub-channel to
0(zero).Then you can communicate with any PMR user on the same
channel who also turned offsub-channel operation(or whose PMR
handset does not have the feature).
Press the F(MENU) button twice
The current sub-channel number flashes on thedisplay.
Press the or button togo to the sub-channel you want
Press the TALK button to confirm.
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Transmitting and Receiving. _
PMR transmission is 'one way-at-a-time' while you are speaking,
youcan not receive a transmission.
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PMR446 is an open-license band always identify yourselfwhen
transmitting,as other people may be communicating on the same
channel.
To speak to another handset user
Press and hold the TALK button so that the Transmitting
symbol ( ) appear on the LCD panel.
Speak clearly into the microphone, ina normal tone - don't
shout
When you're finished speaking, release the TALK button.
TALK
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TALK

To listen to another handset user
Make sureyou are not pressing the TALK button
Receiving symbol ( ) is shown on the display when the other
person isspeaking. Don't try to transmituntil they have finished.
Monitoring the current channel
Normally thePMR will not pick up very weaksignals. But you can
monitor thecurrent channel forall sounds.
To activate monitoring feature
Press and hold the F(MENU) and DN button at the
same time.The receiving symbol ( )appear on the
display.
Your handset willpick up any signals on the current
channel, including background noise.
Press TALKbutton to stop monitoring.
TALK
VOX(voice activated transmission)mode
In VOX mode yourhandset will transmit whenever it detects your
voice (orother noise) without the TALK button pressed. It will
transmit for2 seconds even if you stop talking.
The levelof VOX sensitivity is shown by Numbers on the display.
At thehighest level, the handset will pickup softer noise
(including backgroundnoise); at the lowest level, it will pick up
only quite loud noise.

To turn VOX mode ON and OFF:
Press F(MENU) button Three times
VOX icon display and OF flashes on the LCD panel.
Press UP button to setthe level of sensitivity.
If you press the DN buttonuntil OF appear on the display,
you can turn off the VOX mode.
Press TALK button to confirm the setting.
As long as the handset in VOX mode, VOX is shown steadily
on the display.
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Ring tone
Youcan send ring tone to other handsets within range and tuned
tothe same channel,(and sub-channel if applicable), to alert
them you want to communicate with them.
Press and release the CALL button
You can hearring tone for about two seconds,while the
transmitting symbol( ) appear on theLCD panel. Any
other handset within the range andtuned to the same
channel will hear Ring tone, andmay decide to transmit to
you.
TALK

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Setting Call-Ring tones
Press F(MENU) button for Four times, the unit will enter to
CA
Call-Ring setting mode. The LCD will display 1while 1
is flashing.
Press UP or DN button tochange the Call-Ring tone.
(5 different tones),the different Call-Ring tone can be
heard during changing.
Press TALK button to confirm your settingafter you select
your desired Call-Tone.
Setting Call-Ring off
If youdon't want to hear the call tone, you can set the Call-Ring
mode toOFF.In this stage, you can send the call-ring(default call-
ring number1)to other party but the PMR you held will not sound.
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Press F(MENU) button for Four times, the unit will enter to
Call-Ring setting mode.
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Press UP or DN button untildisplay OF on the LCD panel.
Press TALK button to confirm your setting.
Roger Beep ON/OFFsetting
The rogerBeep is a Tone which is automatically transmitted
whenever the TALK button is released. This lets other person
know thatyou have finished talk and you are now in receive mode.
TALK
TALK

To enable or disable the Roger Beep tone
Press the F(MENU) button for Five times until the On
flashing on the LCD screen.
Press or button to enable("ON" will appear on the
display) or disable ("OF" will appear on the display) the
key tone feature.
Press TALK button to confirm the setting.
Key tone ON/OFF setting
This featureallows the handset to sound a confirmation tone
whenever keys are pressed.
To turn the Key-Tone ON or OFF
Press the F(MENU) button Six times. The "On " icon
flashes on the display.
Press or button to enable('On ' will appear on the
LCD )or disable ('OF ' Will appear on the LCD) the key tone
feature.
Press TALK button to confirm your setting.
TALK
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Monitoring Two channels at once(Dual Watch)
Press F(MENU) button for Seven times.
DCM appear on the display while"OF " is flashing.
Select the desired channel by pressing or button.
Press F(MENU) button to change the CTCSS code.
Press or button to selectthe desired CTCSS code.
Press TALK button to confirm the setting.
TALK
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The display switches backwards and forwards betweenthe two
channels. If handset detects a signal on either channel, it will stop
and receive it. As long as the unit is in Dual watch mode, DCM is
shown steadily on the display.
TALK
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To end the Dual Watchmode
Press F(MENU) button Seven times.
The channel number flashes on thedisplay.
Press or button until the "OF " shown on the display.
Press TALK button to exit from the Dual Watch mode.

Scanning Channels
When theScan function is tuned on, the handset will continuously
scan thethrough all eight channels and all 38 sub-channels until it
find oneon which another user is transmitting.
Press F(MENU) and button at thesame time.
SCAN appears on the display,and channel number change
continuously. When asignal is detected, the unit willpause
and listen for 4 seconds.
Press button to continue scanningfor main channel.
Press button to scan the Sub-channels.
Press TALK button to stop the scan and communicate or
button to continue scan.
Locking the buttons
With thebutton locked you can transmit (Talk), receive or
monitor(MON) thecurrent channel. Butyou change the
volume ( UP / DN) or use the F(MENU)( ) button.
To lock the button
Press and hold the LOCK button until " "
can't
appears on the
display.
To unlock the buttons
Press and hold the LOCK button until " "disappears
from the display.
TALK
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Toclean your PMR, use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not
use cleaners or solvent, which may cause damage which may
not covered by guarantee.
Operating frequency 446.00625 to 446.09375 MHz(eight channels)
Channel spacing 12.5 KHz Output power 0.5 W
5. Technical specification
(CTCSS -Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)
Interference Elimination Codes
Channel Frequency(MHz) Channel Frequency(MHz)
1 446.00625
2 446.01875
3 446.03125
4 446.04375
5 446.05625
6 446.06875
7 446.08125
8 446.09375
Code Frequency(Hz)
1 67.0
Code Frequency(Hz)
2 71.9
3 74.4
4 77.0
5 79.7
6 82.5
7 85.4
8 88.5
9 91.5
10 94.8
11 97.4
12 100.0
20 131.8
21 136.5
22 141.3
23 146.2
24 151.4
25 156.7
26 162.2
27 167.9
28 173.8
29 179.9
30 186.2
31 192.8
4. Cleaning and care

The PMRis fully guaranteed for 12 months from the date of
purchase shownon your sales receipt. The guarantee does not
cover damageby misuse or negligence, or by excessive voltages.
Please keep your sales(till)receipt-this is your guarantee. You
should alsokeep the original packagingmaterial.
When youfirst unpack your PMR,check for visible damage.
If yousee any damage, don't use the handsets-return the whole
system towhere you bought it .
6. Guarantee and service
13 103.5
14 107.2
15 110.9
16 114.8
17 118.8
18 123.0
19 127.3
32 203.5
33 210.7
34 218.1
35 225.7
36 233.6
37 241.8
38 250.3
Code Frequency(Hz) Code Frequency(Hz)
The use of this product is allowed in the following countries:
Germany, Belgium, Bulgaria, Austria, Czech, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Letland,
Hungary, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, Spain,
Swiss and England.

7. Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause solution
No power Batteries are low or not fittedcorrectly check;
Handset is not switched on check
Batteries are low or not fittedcorrectly
Other user is not within range check
Handsets are not tuned to thesame channel
check
Noisy reception is more likely whenusing high
numbered sub-channels try using alower-
numbered sub-channel,agreeing it with the rest
of your group first
Volume level is too low increase the volume
Speak in a normal voice,5-8cm(2-3 inches )
away from the microphone
Local conditions are impairing reception move
to a different location. away from obstructions
and as high as possible
You're wearing thehandset too close to your body
move thehandset
Other user is not transmitting check
Other user is too close check
There's interference from other users on the same
channel agree to use a different channel
weak reception/
no reception/
noisy reception

Cannot charge Make sure the mains power lead is firmly plugged
The batteries into the charger.
Make sure the mains power adapteris plugged in,
and that mains power is switchedon at the socket.
Make sure the handset is correctlyin place in the
charging cradle, with its battery compart-ment
cover locked shut.
Use only Ni-MH batteries, as supplied
with the unit. Youmay need to replace the
batteries with new ones after many hoursof use.
Cannot change Handset is locked check
channels Batteries are low or not fittedcorrectly
In VOX mode, Background noise is high move to a quieter
the handset place
transmits all VOX sensitivity is too high set it to a lower
the time level
In VOX mode, VOX sensitivity is too low set it to a higher
the handset level
doesn't transmit Speak in a louder voice, nearer to the
microphone