Freetalker RD866 User manual

Operating Instructions
Handheld Walkie talkie
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 Air Bags
Do not place your radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag 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.
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 separation of 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 pacemaker 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 device to 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.
INSTALLATION
Removing the belt clip
Pull the belt clip latch away from the unit.
See picture as right
Installing the Batteries
FOR USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES:
If your walkie talkie comes with a rechargeable battery , USB cable, dual USB adaptor and dual USB car charger.
The fully charging time is about 12 hours,during charging ,there is red light on the LCD screen meanwhile battery icon will
flash,when it is charged full,the Red light will be off.
The USB cable, adaptor and car charger will only charge the single ni-mAh rechargeable battery or ni-mAh rechargeable battery
pack which provided and not other types of rechargeable batteries.After placing batteries into correct positions, replace the
battery cover.
Remarks:Dont charge the alkaline battery
FOR USE OF NON RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES:
1.Slide down the battery compartment cover.
2.Insert 3 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.
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. To raise the volume press the Up / Scan button and to decrease the volume, press the
Down /Moni button ,press PTT button or Menu/PWR button to confirm.
Key lock:
Press & hold Lock button 6second ,the unit will be locked and lock icon will be displayed in the LCD screen ,when the units is
locked ,only Torch button , Menu/PWR button, PTT button and Lock button can be available ,Press & hold Lock button 3 second,it will
be unlocked.
Torch:
Press and hold the Torch button ,it will be on ,release the button ,it will be off .when the unit is turn off ,the torch stil can be on/off
by Torch button
Auto scan.
Press & hold the Up / Scan button for 2 seconds to activate auto scan,Press & hold the Up / Scan button for 2 seconds to
deactivate auto scan Or Press Menu/PWR button to deactivate auto scan.
Monitor (Zero squelch)
Press & hold the Down/Moni button for 2 seconds to activate monitor.
Press & hold the Down/Moni button for 2 seconds 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 you have turned your unit on, press the Menu/PWR once and use the Up/Down buttons 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.
CTCSS/DCS
Press the Menu/PWR button twice and use the Up/ Down to introduce CTCSS/DCS Continuous Tone--Coded Squelch System
or CTCSS is a circuit that is used to reduce the annoyance of listening to other users on a shared two--way radio
communications channel. It basically allows a private CH on a busy stream.
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 DCS 1-83.
VOX
voice operated transmitter ,it allows you to transmit with your 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,transmission is automatically initiated by speaking into the microphone.There is no need to push the button.
By press Menu/PWR button 3 times,screen will display VX character,character OF keep flashing,Press Up or Down button to select
voice level(from 1 to 3 level or OF),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/PWR button 4 times,screen will display CA character,digital 01 keep flashing,by press UP or Down button to select call
tone from01~10,press PTT button to confirm call tone setting,default setting for call tone is 01.
There are 10 mode call tones in this unit,you and other party can use designed call tone to communicate separately,secretly to avoid
any disturb.To activate this feature,With the unit in normal mode, press twice quickly and release the PTT button to send a tone to
other users on the same channel.
TOT
time out timer means the unit will automatically stop transmit after 30sec or 60 sec continuously transmit.
Press Menu button 5 times,screen will display 60 TO,press Up or Down button can choose 60 or 30 seconds or OF.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 Up or down button to choose RO OF or ON,press the PTT button
to confirm changes.
Key tone
Symbol on the display when Key tone is opened.
Press Menu button 7 times,screen will display Bell ON,press Up /Scan button to choose ON or Down/Moni button to choose OF.
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 OF,press Down or UP button to choose DCM OF or ON ,when choose DCM is
on ,then press Menu/PWR button one time,scroll Up/Down button to choose channel ,the channel can not be same as main
channel ,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.
Reset the unit
Take away the battery from walkie talkie battery compartment,then hold the Menu/PWR button meanwhile put back the battery
to walkie talkie battery compartment in right polarity,the unit will turn on and display CH 100 ,at this time ,release the PTT button.
Channel and Frequency (MHz)
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
GUIDE
No power or radio switchs off after short time
1:Check charger and correct battery installation.
2:Clean battery contacts(Important!) .
3:Replace battery by fully charged or a new battery .
4:Battery capacity poor:battery defective or at end of
lifetime replace battery.
I cannot communicate with other group members
1:Verify,that the channel frequency and the CTCSS
are the same in the whole group.If you use factory
default programming ,this is automatically ok if all
members of your group use the same channel
number.
2:The other group members are not with the radio
coverage.
You can hear the voice from other users,but they
cannot hear you
1:Please change your setting to exactly the same
number as the partners are using .
Others hear my voice with interruptions only
1:Too weak signal-too far away .
2:External mic defective? Please let service technicial
check.
I hear too many stations from outside my group
1:Another group is using the same channel number
-change channel
Caution:
Battery
1:If you use Alkaline battery ,please use AAA size battery ,but dont attempt to charge alkaline batteries.
2:Please dont mix old and new batteries ,it will affect the battery lifetime .
3:Do not mix alkaline,standard (carbon-zinc),or rechargeable(Ni-Cd,Ni-MH,etc.)batteries.
4:Alkaline battery have expiry time ,please make sure the battery are valid.
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

FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 to 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.
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 condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
RF Exposure Warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be
provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance. The SAR limit adopted by US is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 grams of tissue. The highest SAR value
for this device type when properly worn on the body is 0.25 W/kg.
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