Kirisun FP520 User manual

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Instruction Manual
FP520
Digital Two-way Radio
We are very grateful for your purchasing KIRISUN brand two-way radios produced
by Kirisun Communications Co., Ltd.
We believe KIRISUN two-way radio, which always incorporates the latest
technology, can bring great convenience to your life and work.
We also believe that the quality and function of KIRISUN two-way radio can meet
your demands for reliable communication.

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Important Information
◆Copyright
Kirisun and our authorized partners own the intellectual property of all the parts of this product (include
accessories). Any design and materials may not be modified, copied, extracted or translated without the
authorization of Kirisun or its authorized parities.
Due to the update or modification of the product, Kirisun owns the right to change the specifications of software
and hardware described in this manual without further notice. Specifications and information contained in this
manual are for reference only.
◆Safety Information
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
Your radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines
(listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the
IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at operating duty factors
of up to 50% transmitting. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure
limits, your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not when it is

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receiving (listening) or in standby mode.
Your radio complies with the following of RF energy exposure standards and guidelines
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1992
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
◆Operating Instructions to Control RF Exposure
To decrease your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment exposure limits,
please always adhere to the following procedures.
1. Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit, press the PTT button, and to
receive the call, release the PTT button.
2. Keep your radio in a vertical position in front of the face with the microphone 5cm away from your mouth while
transmit.
3. When worn on your body, keep the antenna 2.5cm away from your body while transmit.
4. Do not transmit when the radio is not equipped with an antenna. Transmitting without an antenna may damage
the product and result RF discomfort.
◆Using the Designated Accessories

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Use the antenna, battery, adapter or charger supplied or sold by Kirisun only, otherwise it will causes damage to
the product.
If you want to purchase or replace the accessories, please contact your local dealer or Kirisun.
◆Area Restrictions
1. To avoid of the problems caused by electromagnetic interference or electromagnetic compatibility, turn off the
radio in any facilities where posted notices instruct you to do so, such as hospital and other health care facilities.
Turn off the radio when on board an aircraft, if instructed to do so.
2. In the vehicle with an air bag, do not place the radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment
area.
3. Turn off the radio before entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or blasting caps.
4. Do not operate the radio, disassemble or charge the battery in the potentially flammable and explosive
atmosphere (such as gas station, coal gas station, etc.).
5. Do not place the radio under the direct sunlight or near the area with heating devices.
6. Do not place the radio in the area with great dust, moisture or drips, or on the unstable surface.
◆Operating Attentions
Antenna
Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your

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skin, a minor burn can result.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury, such as burns, if a conductive material such as
jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical
circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Excessive care in handling any charged battery, particular when
placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. To reduce the potentially damage, do not
expose the battery in the fire, or disassemble and extrude the battery.
To realize the best performance of the battery, change the battery once a year.
Maintenance
Do not disassemble the radio by yourself. This product can only be maintained by the professional technicians.
Contact us or your local dealer for help if you want to re-develop or modify the radio.

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Contents
◆Copyright ................................................................................................................................II
◆Safety Information..............................................................................................................................II
1Unpacking and Checking.............................................................................................................1
2Preparing Your Radio for Use......................................................................................................2
2.1 Charging the Battery .........................................................................................................................2
2.2 Installing/Removing the Battery ........................................................................................................3
2.3 Installing/Removing the Antenna ......................................................................................................5
2.4 Installing the External Speaker/Microphone......................................................................................5
2.5 Installing the Belt Clip........................................................................................................................5
3Product Overview..........................................................................................................................6
3.1 Radio Controls...................................................................................................................................6
3.2 Programmable Buttons .....................................................................................................................7
3.3 LED Indicator.....................................................................................................................................9
4Basic Operation...........................................................................................................................10
4.1 Powering On....................................................................................................................................10
4.2 Selecting a Group ...........................................................................................................................10

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4.3 Adjusting the Volume ......................................................................................................................11
4.4 Selecting a Channel........................................................................................................................11
4.5 Initiatingthe Digital Calling...............................................................................................................11
4.6 Receiving a Call ..............................................................................................................................12
4.7 Answering a Call .............................................................................................................................12
5Advanced Functions...................................................................................................................13
5.1 Time-out Timer................................................................................................................................13
5.2 Scan ..........................................................................................................................................13
5.3 Radio Kill/Revive.............................................................................................................................14
5.4 Emergency Alarm............................................................................................................................14
6Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................16

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1Unpacking and Checking
Unpack the radio carefully. We recommend that you check the radio and the supplied accessories
listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any damage or loss has
occurred during shipment, please contact the deliveryman or the dealer without delay.
ITEM QUANTITY
Two-way radio 1
Antenna 1
Battery 1
Belt Clip 1
Charger 1
Power Adapter 1
Hand Strap 1
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2Preparing Your Radio for Use
2.1 Charging the Battery
Plug the power adapter into the suitable AC socket and connect
the power adapter to the charger base. Three LED lights flash
about one second. And then green LED will light on while
charging normally.
Insert the battery or the radio with battery into the charger.
Make sure that the radio is off and the battery is well
connected with the charger. Then the red LED lights on
and starts charging the battery. After about five hours, the
green LED lights on, and it indicates the battery has been
full charged.
When the LED turns green, staying the battery be charged
for more 1 to 2 hours, the performance of the battery will
up to the best. Then take off the power adapter from the
AC socket.

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While the yellow LED flashing, it means that the charging temperature or circuit is abnormal, the
charger enters the protect mode. In this status, do not force to charge the battery, please remove the
battery and cut off the power.
Note:
zThe battery is not fully charged in the factory. Please ensure complete fill before initial use
zKB-515L Li-ion battery of Kirisun is applicable to this radio.
zWhen charging the battery for the first time after purchase or long-time storage (over 2 months),
please repeat charging several times for the battery to achieve normal capacity. Make sure that
the battery is charged at least once every 3 months.
zDo not recharge the battery if it has been fully charged or the radio is not in the low battery
alarm state; otherwise, it will affect the battery’s life time and performance. Remove the battery
from the charger after complete the charge.
zPlease recharge the battery and do not force to turn on the radio when the radio is in the low
battery alarm state; otherwise it will shorten the battery’s life time and performance.
zThe battery of KB-515L has a protection circuit inside. Power supply will be cut off when the
power is too low. The red LED will not light immediately while put the battery into the charger,
the LED indicator will be normal after 1~5minutes later.
2.2 Installing/Removing the Battery
Installing the Battery

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If the radio have a belt clip, press down the belt clip first as
figure○1 shows; match the two bumps of the battery to the two
slots of the radio and put inside as figure○2 shows. Then press
down the bottom of the battery as figure○3 shows. Until the
battery locked and the push fastener is eject completely as
figure○4 shows.
Removing the Battery
While removing the battery, press down the push fastener of the
radio as figure①shows and the bottom of the battery will eject
automatically as figure②shows. Then separate the battery as
the figure③shows. If the radio have belt clip, press the belt chip
as figure④shows and pull out the battery downwards.
Note:
zDo not short-circuit the battery or discard in the fire.
zDo not disassemble the battery by yourself.

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2.3 Installing/Removing the Antenna
Set the antenna in its receptacle and turn clockwise
to fasten it. To remove it, please rotate itcounter-clockwise.
2.4 Installing the External Speaker/Microphone
Open the cover for external speaker/MIC jacks, and then insert the external
speaker/MIC plug into the jacks on the radio.
2.5 Installing the Belt Clip
Align the screw holes on the belt clip, which is located on the back
of the radio, and fasten them with the screwdriver. To remove the
belt clip, loosen the screws.

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3Product Overview
3.1 Radio Controls
1. Side button 1 (programmable button)
2. PTT (push to talk) button
To make a call, press and hold the PTT button, then speak to the microphone and send the

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voice to other radio. Release the PTT button to receive signals.
3. Side button 2 (programmable button)
4. Antenna
5. LED indicator
Red LED lights on while transmitting signal; Green LED lights on while receiving signal. Red
LED flashing while the battery voltage is low.
6. Channel knob
Rotate it to select channel 1-16.
7. Top button (programmable button)
8. On/Off/ Volume Control Knob
Rotate the knob clockwise to turn on the radio, rotate counter-clockwise until you hear a click to
turn it off.
After the radio power on, rotate the volume knob to adjust the volume of the radio.
9. Speaker
10. MIC
11. Speaker/MIC connector
Open the cover and connect the external speaker and MIC.
3.2 Programmable Buttons
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can be programmed as short cuts to radio functions by dealer.
Side button 1, side button 2 and top button can be programmed to “long press” and short press.
Short Press: Pressing and releasing rapidly.
Long Press: Pressing and holding for the programmed duration.
No. Programmable
Functions Application
1 None No function.
The error alert will be heard when the key pressed.
2 Zone Up Toggles zone between zone1 and zone2
3 Zone Down Toggles zone between zone1 and zone2
4 High/Low Power Toggles power level between high and low.
5 Squelch Level Adjust the signal strength required for the radio to unmute.
6 Scan Turn on /off scanning function.
7 Nuisance Delete To temporarily ignore unwanted channel activity.
8 Digital Encryption On / Turn on/off the voice encryption function on digital

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Off channel.
9 Voice Annunciation When pressed, the current channel number will be heard.
10 Talk Around Toggle between using a repeater and communicating
directly with another radio.
11 Squelch Off To always unmute the speaker no matter whether carrier is
present or not. (Analog mode).
12 Emergency Call Initiating emergency call.
13 Cancel Emergency Call Exit emergency call mode.
3.3 LED Indicator
Indicator State Radio State
Red LED lights on The radio is transmitting
Green LED lights on Radio is receiving (voice, short message, or data) or there
is an activity on the channel.
Red and green LED flashes
alternately. In the mixed mode channel, the red and green LED will flash alternately after the nor-priority call which is different
from transmit mode received.
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PTT to talk back while the orange LED flashes.
Red LED flashes Radio is in emergency status, or the battery is low.
Orange LED on. No programmed Channel
Green LED flashes. Radio is scanning.
4Basic Operation
4.1 Powering On
Clockwise rotate the volume control knob until a click is heard to turn on
the radio. The radio will make a sound of “Di…” if programmed, and the
current channel number will be annunciated.
4.2 Selecting a Group
A Zone is a group of channels exhibiting the same property, allowing
users quickly switch from a channel group to a different channel group.
The radio can be set to have up to2 zones, each with a maximum of 16
channels.
You can select one channel group according the following steps.

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You can set any of the programmable buttons as “zone up” or “zone down”. Under standby mode,
pressing the button to switch zone number. The current zone number will be heard if voice
annunciation has been enabled.
4.3 Adjusting the Volume
Rotate the volume control knob to adjust the volume.
4.4 Selecting a Channel
Rotate the channel knob to select the channel which you need to use. If voice annunciation has
been enabled, the current channel number will be heard while rotating the channel knob. While
receiving signal, you will hear voice.
4.5 Initiating the Digital Calling
On a digital channel, hold down the PTT key to initiate a call to the default
contact which has be set for the current channel in programming software.
The contact can be set to private call, group call, or all call by programming
software. If the default contact is not set, the ban prompt tone will sound. (The
ban prompt tone can be enabled or disabled in programming software)

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While transmitting, the red LED light. Speak to the MIC with normal voice and keep your mouth from
the MIC 3-8cm away.
4.6 Receiving a Call
When the radio receives signal on the current channel, the green LED lights on. If it is the digital
channel, the radio output the voice when receiving a call with your own Radio ID, your Group Call
or All Call ID on this channel;
Note:
To receive a group call, your radio must be configured as part of that group. (Dealer set it via
programming software).
If it is the analog channel, the radio will output voice when receiving the call with CTCSS/CDCSS
that is the same with CTCSS/CDCSS set up on your selected channel, or there is no CTCSS on
the current channel.
4.7 Answering a Call
On a digital channel, when the radio receives a call, you can answer the call by pressing the PTT
button within “Call Hold Time”. If the time expires, you need to redial. The “Call Hold Time” can be