Puxing PX-558 User manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing PUXING Series Radio. The Series radios provide cost
effective communica- tions for businesses, they are the perfect communications
solution for all of todays fast-paced industries. Please read this guide carefully so
you know how to properly operate the radio before use.

1.CONTENTS
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Cautions………………………………………….
Check equipment…………………………………
Battery pac
k
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Charging…………………………………………...
Maintenance………………………………………
Start………………………………………………..
Install/remove battery…………………………
Install antenna…………………………………
Install belt clip………………………………..
Install speaker/microphone…………………….
Install the cover over the speaker/microphone jacks
Controls……………………………………………
Operations and settings………………………
Busy channel lockout……………………………
V
ox sensitivity………………………………….
TX powe
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……………………………………………..
Squelch level…………………………………….
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6-8
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10-16
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Beep setting…………………………………
Channel annunciation………………………
Time out time
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CTCSS / DCS…………………………………...
W
ide/narrow ban
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…………………………..
Emergency call……………………………….
Battery save…………………………………
End roge
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Squelch tail elimination…………………
Low battery warning………………………
Cable clone………………………………..
PTT ID transmit mode…………………….
Flank key functions……………………
Troubleshooting guide……………………
Main techology data………………………
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CAUTIONS 01
■Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place
it close to heating appliances.
01.CAUTIONS
■Before use this transceiver may need get local government authorization.
■DO NOT operate the transceiver without a proper antenna attached, as this
m
ay damage the transceive
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and may also exceed exposure limits.
■Refer service to qualified technicians only.
■Turn off the transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in a gasoline
service station.
■If it appears that the transceiver diffuses peculiar smell or smoke, please
shut off its power immediately, then contact with the nearest dealer.
■Don’t keep the transceiver transmitting too long .It may be too hot to hurt body or
damage the transceiver itself.
■Please turn off the transceiver before entering the inflammable and explosive
environment.

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3.BATTERY PACK
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BATTERY PACK 03
02.CHECK EQUIPMENT
CHECK EQUIPMENT
Welcome to use our transceiver. Please check if any damage to the packing box before use. Carefully
unpacks the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table. If any
items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, please inform the seller.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
ANTENNA
Li-ion BATTERY
CHARGER
ADAPTOR
BELT CLIP
USERS’ MANUAL
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use.
Initially charging the battery pack after purchase or extended storage will not bring
the battery pack to its normal operating capacity. After repeating the
charge/discharge cycle two or three times, the capacity will increase to best status
You should charge or change the battery pack if the battery’s power is weak.
CAUTION:
●Use the original battery pack only. It is likely to explode or hurt your body if you use other battery.
●Don’t short-circuit the terminals or put it in fire. Don’t attempt to open the unit.
●The ambient temperature should be between 0* to 40* while charging is in progress.
●Charging beyond this range may not fully charge the battery.
●Always switch OFF the transceiver equipped with a battery pack before charging. Using the
transceiver while charging, it will interfere with correct charging.
●Don’t cut off the power or take off the battery during the charging process or else it will interfere with
correct charging.
●The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully and correctly
charged. Replace the battery pack.
●Don’t recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged or it will short the life of the battery.
●Don’t charge the battery pack or transceiver while it is wet. Please wipe up it first to avoid danger.

04.CHARGING
04CHARGING
■Put the DC plug of the transformer into the DC socket of the charger unit.
■Connected the supplied transformer to the AC jack
■Slide the battery or the transceiver with a battery pack into the charger.
■Make sure the battery pack contacts are in contact with the charging terminals, and the
charger LED is on, it begins to charge.
■After charging the supplied battery pack for 4 hours, remove it or the transceiver equippe
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with it from the charger. The charger light turns to green automatically after charging is
completed.
CAUTION:
●It is abnormal in case of the charger glisteningly before sliding the battery pack into the
charger.
●Don’t replace the battery pack until the indicator light is stable.
●Make sure contact well, LED indicates red when it is charging, if LED always blinking the
battery pack is damaged or over the environment temperature. MAINTENANCE 05
Charging Operation
If the transceiver indicator displays , it means the battery pack is out of power ,
p
lease charge it. Please always use the original charger. The charger’s indicator shows
the charging status below.
Please charge the battery pack as follow:
05.MAINTENANCE
■Don’t carry the transceiver by the antenna or microphone directly.
■Use a soft, clean, dry cloth to clean the transceiver.
■Please cover the speaker/microphone jacks with the supplied cover when the transceiver is
not in used.
■The keypad, knobs and case will become dirty after long use; you can use the soft detergen
t
and cloth to clean it.

06.START
Don't disassemble the case of the battery.
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MIC
Don't short circuit the battery charger contacts or threw the battery into fire.
Match the top of the battery pack with the corresponding grooves
on the radio.
Push the battery onto the bottom of the radio, buckle the safety lock.
07. START
To remove the battery pack, lift the safety lock and pull the
b
atter
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p
ack awa
y
from the radio.
INSTALLANTENNA
INSTALLBELTCLIP
When necessary, you can install the belt clip to the back of the radio.
N
ote:
Without installing the belt clip, the installing area will become hot due
to continuous communication or put in hot environment. You should
remove the belt clip first before disassemble the battery pack.
Hold the radio, screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the radio.
Hold the antenna and turn it clockwise until being tight.
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ote:
Don't use the antenna as handle, keychain or speaker/microphone hook, it will damage
the antenna and affect the function of the radio.
INSTALL/REMOVE BATTERY
The average use time of the battery pack is 10 hours.
It calculated as 5% TX time, 5% RX time and 90% standby time.