Freetalker R9 User manual

Safety Information and Warnings
Information on Safe Operation
Read This Information Before Using Your Radio.
The operation of your radio in Your country is subject to conditions in the
following license:
Radio Antenna
Do not use any radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes in contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and violate
compliance. Do NOT change or modify the antenna. Do NOT hold the antenna
when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the antenna reduces range and may
cause bodily harm.
Safety and general use whilst in a vehicle
Check the State and Federal laws and regulations regarding the use of two
way radios in the area where you drive, and always obey them.
For Vehicles fitted with AirBags
Do not place your radio in the area over an airbag or in the airbag deployment
area. Air Bags inflate with great force. If a radio is placed in the air bag deployment
area and the air Bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and
cause serious injury to the occupants of the vehicle.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if
conductive material such as jewellery, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed
terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and
become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly
when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects.
Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact
sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn your radio OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in injury or even
death.
Operating Instructions
Model NO:R9(0.5 W/1W/2W)
Hand Held two way radio
NOTE: Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often,but not always
clearly marked.They include fueling areas such as below deck on boats; fuel or
chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles, such as grain,dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you
would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn your radio OFF near
electrical blasting caps or in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off the
two way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.
Transmit and Receive Procedure
Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control your exposure
and ensure compliance with the general population/uncontrolled environment
exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedure:
• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.
To receive calls, release the PTT button.
To transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk (PTT) button
• Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio generates
measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring
standards compliance). Always hold the radio approximately 5cm in front of your
mouth with the antenna pointing away from your head.
Radio Operation and EME Exposure
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio
and violate compliance. Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.”
Holding the antenna reduces the effective range. Do not use the radio if the antenna
is damaged. If a damaged antenna Makes contact with your skin, a minor burn can
result. If you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always fit the radio on
the belt clip (supplied). Always ensure the radio and it's antenna are at least 5cm
from your body when transmitting.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI).
To avoid the possibility of electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility
conflicts, turn off your radio in any location where posted notices instruct you to
do so such as health care facilities.
Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard an aircraft. Any use of a
radio Must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.
Medical Devices – Pacemakers
The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum
separationof 6 inches (15cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio
and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
People with pacemakers should:
· ALWAYS keep the radio more than 15cm from their pace maker when the radio
is turned ON.
· Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
· Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimise the potential for interference.
· Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference
is taking place.
Medical Devices - Hearing Aids
Some radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference,
you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your
deviceto determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician
may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
General warnings
Never use your radio outdoors during a thunderstorm. Keep the radio out of reach
of babies and young children.
INSTA LL ATI O N
Removing the belt clip
Pull the belt clip latch away from the unit.
Installing the Batteries
FOR USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES:
If your walkie talkie comes with a rechargeable battery pack or USB cable, dual
USB adaptor and dual USB car charger.
The fully charging time is about 12 hours.
The adaptor and car charger will only charge the battery pack provided and not
other types of rechargeable batteries.
After placing batteries into correct positions, replace the battery cover.
FO R USE OF NO N RECHA RGEABL E BAT TERIE S:
1.Slide down the battery compartment cover.
2.Insert 4 x AAA batteries (not included).
3.Position the batteries according to the polarity marking on the battery compartment.
After placing batteries into correct positions, replace the battery cover.
Low Battery Meter Indicator
The radio can detect the low battery level when the battery voltage goes low. The
battery icon will display the low battery status. When battery voltage is low, the
empty battery symbol will Appear and continue to blink. The battery symbol will
continuously blink until it totally drains the Battery voltage where then you will
have to replace the batteries.
Charging method
Charging dock USB Car charging USB Wall charging

Transmitting Range
The talk range will depend on your surroundings and environment it will be affected
by obstructions such as hills or buildings. Don’t try to use two radio units which
are less than 1.5m (5 feet) apart. Otherwise, you may experience interference.
Talk range depends on the terrain. It will be affected by concrete structures, heavy
foliage and by operating radios indoors or in vehicles.
Operating the unit
Turning unit on/off:
1- Switching on
Press and hold the MENU/PWR until you hear a beep sound.
2- Switching off
Press and hold the MENU/PWR until you hear a beep sound.
Adjusting the Volume:
You have 8 preset volume levels. They are displayed on the LCD screen. To raise
the volume Press the Volume button Up to increase the volume or Down to decrease
the volume,press the PTT button to confirm changes.
Auto scan.
Press & hold the CH button for 3 seconds to activate auto scan,release the button
to deactivate auto scan.
Monitor (Zero squelch)
Press the Moni button for 1 time to activate monitor,then press again to deactivate
monitor.
Changing Channels
You have channels with the legal frequency at your disposal. To communicate with
another device,you must both be on the same channel.
To change channels, Once youhave turned your unit on, you need to press the
MENU/PWR once and use the Volume button to scroll through to your desired
channel. To set your desired channel, Press the PTT button to confirm changes.
Your unit is simplex “one way at a time”. While you are speaking, you can not
receive a Transmission. Your unit is an open-license band. Always identify yourself
when transmitting on the same channel. IMPORTANT: Before transmitting on a
channel listen to ensure it is not already in use.
CTCS S / D CS
Press the Menu button twice and use the Volume UP or Down button to choose
1-38CTCSS or 83DCS
V O X
voice operated transmitter it allows you to transmit with you voice without pressing
the button.Your communicator is equipped with an adjustable Voice Operated
Transmitter(VOX) that can be used for automatic voice transmission.In this
convenient mode,trans mission is automatically initiated by speaking into the
microphone.There is no need to push the Button.By press MENU button 3 times,
screen will display VX character,character OF keep flashing,press the Volume
button Up or Down to select voice level(from 1 to 3 level or OFF),by press PTT
button to confirm setting.VOX Default setting as OFF
CA
call allows you to adjust different tones for calling the operator from the same
channel.Press Menu button 4 times,screen will display CA character,digital 01
keep flashing,by press Volume button Up or Down to select call tone from 01~10,
press PTT button to confirm call tone setting.Default setting for call toneis 01
There are 10 mode call tone in this unit,you and other party can use designed
Call tone to communicate separately,secretly to avoid any disturb.
You can press CALL button once to send a tone to other users on the same channel.
To activate this feature.
The unit will transmit a 2-second page tone to the other unit/s set with the same
channel with in transmitting range.
TO
time out is when the unit turns off after 30sec or 60sec when activated.
Press Menu button 5 times,screen will display 60 TO,press Volume button UP or
Down can choose 60 or 30 seconds or OFF.Default setting is 60 seconds,press
the PTT button to confirm changes.
Roger Beep
roger beep means a tone added to the end of broadcast, it indicates that the
user/operator has conclude speaking.This is a tone which is automatically transmitted
whenever the PTT button is released. This alerts the receiving party that you have
ended the transmission, and you are now in receive mode.
Press Menu button 6 times,screen will display ON RO,press Volume button UP
to be RO ON or down to to be RO OFF ,press the PTT button to confirm changes.
BELL
symbol on the display = turn off/on the beep when using any buttons.
Press Menu button7 times,screen will display Bell ON,press Volume button UP to
choose ON or Down to choose OFF.Default setting is ON ,press the PTT button
to confirm changes.
DCM
dual channel monitoring you can monitor between two channels eg: 1 to 8or 9 to22.
Press Menu button 8 times,screen will display DCM OFF,press Volume button
Down to be Off or UP to choose DCM ON .press the PTT button to confirm changes.
Transmitting (sending speech)
The unit is continuously in the Receive mode when the unit is turned ON and not
transmitting.
When a signal is received on the current channel, “RX” icon will be displayed
on the LCD screen.
a.Press and hold the PTT (Push to Talk) button to transmit your voice. The transmit
signal icon “TX”will display on the LCD Screen.
b. Hold the unit in a vertical position with the Mic(Microphone) 5cm away from the
mouth. While holding the PTT button, speak into the microphone in a normal tone
of voice.
c. Release the PTT button when you have finished transmitting.For others to receive
your transmission, they must be on the same channel as you.
CTCSS = Coded tone controlled squelching system. This allows you to talk on a
private sub channel on an active channel. DCS is a digital extension of CTCSS.
DCS=DCS is a digital extension of CTCSS.It provides extra,digitally coded,
squelch codes that follow after the 38 CTCSS codes.CTCSS 1 to 38,followed by
DCS39-83.
Channel and Frequency (MHz)
Europe(8ch)
USA(22ch)
IRAN(35ch)
Ch. Frequency
1 446.00625
2 446.01875
3 446.03125
4 446.04375
5 446.05625
6 446.06875
7 446.08125
8 446.09375
Ch. Frequency
Ch. Frequency
Ch. Frequency
Ch. Frequency
1 462.5625
2 462.5875
3 462.6125
4 462.6375
5 462.6625
6 462.6875
7 462.7125
8 467.5625
9 467.5875
10 467.6125
11 467.6375
12 467.6625
13 467.6875
14 467.7125
15 462.5500
16 462.5750
17 462.6000
18 462.6250
19 462.6500
20 462.6750
21 462.7000
22 462.7250
Ch. Frequency
Ch. Frequency
Ch. Frequency
Ch. Frequency
1 433.0625
2 433.0750
3 433.0875
4 433.1000
5 433.1125
6 433.1250
7 433.1375
8 433.1500
9 433.1625
10 433.1750
11 433.1875
12 433.2000
13 433.2125
14 433.2250
15 433.2375
16 433.2500
17 433.2625
18 433.2750
19 433.2875
20 433.3000
21 433.3125
22 433.3250
23 433.3375
24 433.3500
25 433.3625
26 433.3750
27 433.3875
28 433.4000
29 433.4125
30 433.4250
31 433.4375
32 433.4500
33 433.4625
34 433.4750
35 433.4875
Ch. Frequency Ch. Frequency