Retevis RA26 User manual
RA26
Instruction Manual
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RA26
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VHF Marine Radio
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professional and humanized design of the radio during using.
Please read all instructions carefully and completely before
using the radio.
It is a multifunctional and well-designed marine radio which
meets the IMO (International Maritime Organization) regula-
tion.
As adopting advance waterproof technology, the radio is with
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drops into the water.
CAUTION
• The power supply of this radio is DC 3.7V. Please
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• The radio should be charged by the configured
adaptor.
• Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight for a long
time. Do not place it in environment or near any
heating devices below -20°C or above +55°C.
• Stop using and contact the local dealer if the radio
emits strange odor or smoke.
• Do not transmit without antenna installed, or the de-
vices will be damaged.
• Please power off in flammable and explosive envi-
ronment.
• Keep the radio at least 1 meter away from your ves-
sel’s magnetic navigation compass.
• The radio meets IPX7 waterproof requirement. How-
ever, once the radio has been dropped, waterproof
protection cannot be guaranteed because of possi-
ble damage to the radio’s sealed structure.
• Make sure the radio antenna, earphone jack cover
and battery cover are dry before attachment. Or the
radio inner components will be damaged.
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SUGGESTION
Clean the radio thoroughly with fresh water after exposure to
salt water. Dry it before operating. Otherwise the radio keys
and control components may be unusable due to salt crystal-
lization.
DO NOT submerge the radio in water. The waterproof protec-
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cover or DC jack cap is damaged in unexpected accident.
Please contact the local dealer if they are damaged.
FEATURES
Water-resistant and Float
The radio water-resistant protection meets IPX7 require-
ments. Can be 1 meter depth in water for 30 minutes. The
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sories-battery, belt clip and antenna.
When a third-party battery, belt clip and antenna etc. are
used, the radio may sink.
Flash Alarm
The radio will float, make alarm sound and send out auto-
matic flash alarm when drops into the water. As the LED
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emergent rescue. This function works even the radio is pow-
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Flash Warning
Light
Alarm Sound
Flash Warning Light
CONTENTS
PREPARATION
Standard Accessories..................................................1
Preparation....................................................................1
Charging the Battery Pack.........................................1
Install/Remove Antenna.............................................2
Install Belt Clip...........................................................2
GET AQUAINTED
Appearance ...................................................................3
Display ...........................................................................4
BASIC OPERATION
Power ON/OFF...............................................................6
Adjust the Volume Level...............................................6
Adjust the Squelch Level .............................................6
Transmit and Receive ...................................................6
Transmit.....................................................................6
Receive .....................................................................6
Select Channel Group ..................................................7
Select Channel..............................................................7
Channel 16 ................................................................ 7
CALL Channel ...........................................................7
Weather Channel.......................................................8
Edit CALL Channel ......................................................8
Monitor Function...........................................................8
Volume Maximum Function .........................................9
Volume Mute Function..................................................9
Automatic Backlight .....................................................9
Key Lock ........................................................................9
Vibration Water Draining Function..............................9
SCAN OPERATION
Scan Types ..................................................................10
Set TAG Channels .......................................................10
Set/Cancel Single TAG Channels ............................10
Set/Cancel All TAG Channels ..................................10
Scan Operation ...........................................................10
DUAL/TRI WATCH
Description..................................................................11
Operation.....................................................................11
SET MODE
Set Mode Operation....................................................12
Set Mode Items ...........................................................13
VHF Marine Channel List ...........................................15
SPECIFICATION ..........................................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................17
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PREPARATION
■Standard Accessories
Carefully unpack the radio. We recommend that you identify
items listed in the following table before discarding the pack-
ing materials. If any item is missing or has been damaged,
please contact the dealer immediately.
Items Quantity
Antenna 1
AC Adaptor 1
Belt Clip (With Screws) 1
Hand Strap 1
Instruction Manual 1
■Preparation
DCharging the Battery Pack
1. Connect the adaptor to AC power.
2. Open the radio charging port cover. Connect the adaptor
with the radio USB charging port to start charging. LCD
appears “ ” indicates charging.
Power Adaptor
AC Outlet
Charging Port
3. If the battery is full charging, LCD appears “FL”. You
should remove the adaptor.
• If you do not insert the battery pack while charging, the
LCD appears “Er”.
4. Charge by Other Power Supplies
• Charge by computer USB port
NOTE: Few computers do not meet the voltage and cur-
rent as required.
Charging Port
Normal USB Cable(Micro-B)
• Charge by Micro-B adaptor
NOTE: The power supply output should be 5V/1A.
Charging
Port
Power Bank
AC Adaptor
Car Charger
DInstall/Remove Antenna
1. ÅÄÄ»¹Êʾ»ÉËÆÆ¿»ºŰη¸Â»·ÄÊ»ÄÄ·ÊÅʾ»·ÄÊ»ÄÄ·¹ÅÄ-
nector, rotate it clockwise until it is tight.
2. To remove it, rotate it counter clockwise.
DInstall Belt Clip
1. Attach the belt clip to radio rear cover. Ensure the screw
holes are aligned.
2. Screw tightly using Phillips screwdriver.
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GET AQUAINTED
■Appearance
PTT
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Loudspeaker
Microphone
LCD Display
[PTT] Key
• Hold down [PTT] to transmit. Speak with normal tone.
• Release [PTT] to receive.
Power Key
• Hold down this key for 1 second to power on/off the
radio.
Charging Port
• Push down to open the charging port.
• The USB port is for charging only. Cannot support data
communications.
NOTE: Ensure the cover for the DC charging connector
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Earphone Jack (SP/MIC)
• External earphone/microphone jack.
• Revolve the jack counter clockwise to open. Revolve
clockwise to close.
• This jack can be connected with computer for data com-
munication through programming cable.
NOTE: ÄÉËȻʾ»¹Å̻ȼÅÈʾ»»·ÈƾÅÄ»À·¹Á¿É·ůλº
tightly to avoid water ingress.
[SCAN]/[DUAL]
• Press to start or stop scan mode (including normal and
priority scan).
• Hold on 1 second to enter the Dual or Tri-watch mode.
• Push to exit the watch mode.
• Hold this key and [HI/LO] key for 1 second to activate
the Vibration Draining Function.
[C/16]
• Press to select Channel 16.
• Hold for 1 second to select Call Channel.
• The factory default for Call Channel is Channel 9.
• When the Call Channel is selected, hold for 3 seconds
to enter the Call Channel programming mode.
• While in the set mode, press this key to exit.
[VOL/SQL]/[MONI]
• Press to enter the volume adjustment mode. Press again
to enter the squelch adjustment mode.
• Hold for 1 second to active the Monitor Function.
• źʾ¿ÉÁ»Ï;¿Â»ÆÅÍ»ÈÅŮƔÈ»ÉÉ[ ] at the same
time to power on and enter the set mode.
• While in the set mode, press to select set items.
• While holding this key, press [Z]to turn on the Volume
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[Hi/Lo]/[LOCK]
• Press to select high or low output power.
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[Y]/[Z]
• Press to select operation channel.
• While in the set mode, press to select the items.
• While in channel scan, press to change the scan direc-
tion.
Antenna Connector
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[FAV]/[TAG]
• Press to sequentially select the favorite (TAG) channel
while ignoring untagged channel.
• Hold for 1 second to set or clear the TAG channel.
• Hold this key and power on to clear or set all TAG chan-
nels.
[CH/WX]/[U/I/C]
• Press this key to select normal channel or weather chan-
nel.
• Hold for 1 second to select USA Channel, International
Channel or Canada Channel.
■Display
There are several kinds of symbols on the LCD display. Each
symbol represent one meaning. Knowing these meaning
helps the operation.
ICON DESCRIPTION
Appear while transmitting.
LOW
Appear while selecting low power.
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er because of battery low voltage or radio high
temperature etc.
ATIS Appear while working in ATIS Channel.
USA Select USA Channel.
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ICON DESCRIPTION
INT Select International Channel.
CAN Select Canadian Channel.
Appear while channel is busy.
Flash while in Scan Channel.
Appear when TAG Channel is selected.
CALL Appear when Call Channel is selected.
Battery indicator.
Indicate piecewise while charging.
Flash while full charging.
SCAN Flash while scanning.
Appear while key locked.
DUP Appear while a duplex channel is selected.
DUAL Appear while dual watch.
TRI Appear while tri-watch.
ICON DESCRIPTION
Indicate the operating channel number.
Indicate the selected condition in set mode.
Indicate assistant channel.
Appear while setting volume.
Appear while setting squelch.
Appear while setting mode.
Appear while weather alarm.
WX Appear while weather channel is selected.
BASIC OPERATION
■Power ON/OFF
1. Hold [ ] for 2 seconds to power on.
2. Hold [ ]·½·¿Ä¼ÅÈʸÉ»¹ÅĺÊÅÆÅÍ»ÈÅŮƔ
■Adjust the Volume Level
The volume level can be adjusted through [VOL/SQL] and
[Y]/[Z].
1. Press [VOL/SQL] and then press [Y]/[Z]to adjust the
volume level.
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• There are 31 volume levels. OF means the volume is
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• When no operation is performed within 5 seconds, the
radio returns to normal mode.
2. Press [VOL/SQL] again to exit the volume adjustment
mode.
■Adjust the Squelch Level
The squelch level can be adjusted through [VOL/SQL] and
[Y]/[Z]. Set the proper squelch level to have better receive
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1. Press [VOL/SQL] for twice and then press [Y]/[Z]to ad-
just squelch level.
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• The radio has 11 squelch levels. OP is completely open.
10 is maximum squelch.
• When no operation is performed within 5 seconds, the
radio returns to the normal mode.
2. Press [VOL/SQL] again to exit squelch level adjustment
mode.
■Transmit and Receive
DTransmit
1. Press [Hi/Lo] to select transmit power.
• “LOW” appears when low power is selected.
• Select low power for short distance communication
while high power for long distance communication.
• Some channels are for low power transmit only.
2. Press and hold [PTT] to transmit. Then speak to micro-
phone.
• “ ” appears.
• Channel 70 cannot be used for normal transmission.
3. Release [PTT] to receive.
NOTE:
• Transmitting without antenna will damage the radio.
• To forbid the long time continuing transmit, please turn on
TOT Function through PC programming software.
• Hold the microphone 5-10cm from your mouth while talking.
DReceive
1. Enter volume adjustment mode. Press [Y]or [Z]to ad-
just.
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2. Enter squelch adjustment mode. Press [Y]or [Z]to ad-
just.
• “ ” appears and audio comes from the loudspeak-
er when receiving signal.
• The radio has Power Saving Function. The power saving
function activated automatically when no signal is re-
ceived within 5 seconds.
■Select Channel Group
This radio contains USA Channel, International Channel and
Canadian Channel. Choose the appropriate channel groups
for your operating area.
1. Press [CH/WX] to select a regular channel group.
• Press again if the radio indicates weather channel.
2. Press and hold [CH/WX] to change the channel group.
USA Channel, International Channel and Canadian Chan-
nel can be selected sequentially.
3. Press [Y]or [Z]to select channel.
• “DUP” appears when a duplex channel is selected. “A”
appears when a simplex channel is selected.
International Channel Group
USA Channel Group
Canadian Channel Group
■Select Channel
DChannel 16
Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for
establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both dual
watch and tri-watch.
1. Press [C/16] to select Channel 16.
2. Press [CH/WX] to return to the channel used before
Channel 16. Press [Y]or [Z]to select operating channel.
DCALL Channel
Each channel roup has a Call Channel. The Call Channel is
monitored during tri-watch. The factory default for Call Chan-
nel is Channel 9. It can be reprogrammed.
1. Press and hold [C/16] for 1.5 seconds to select the Call
Channel of the current channel group. “CALL” and call
channel number appears.
2. Press [CH/WX] to return to the operating channel used
before call channel. Or press [Y]or [Z]to select other
operating channel.
DWeather Channel
This radio has 10 weather channels. It can detect a weather
alert sound automatically in the selected weather channel
when receiving and scanning.
1. Press [CH/WX] to select weather channel or normal
channel.
• Appear “WX” when weather channel is selected.
• Appear “WX ALT” when weather alert is turned on.
2. Press [Y]or [Z]to select channel.
■Edit CALL Channel
A CALL Channel can be edited in each channel group. The
factory default is Channel 9.
1. Hold [U/I/C] for 1 second to select a desired programmed
channel group (USA, International or Canadian).
2. Hold [C/16] for 1 second to select CALL Channel.
• Appear “CALL” and CALL Channel number.
3. Hold [C/16] for 3 seconds until a long “BEEP” sound and
two “DUDU” sound are heard to enter CALL Channel pro-
gramming mode.
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4. Press [Y]or [Z]to select desired CALL Channel.
5. Press [C/16]ÊŹÅÄŰÈ÷ĺɷ̻¾·ÄÄ»ÂƔ
• Press [C/16] to cancel and exit.
■Monitor Function
The Monitor Function can open the squelch and monitor use-
ful signals. For setting monitor key, please refer to the expla-
nation at the back.
• Hold [MONI] for 2 seconds to activate monitor function.
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tion is activated.
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■Volume Maximum Function
The Volume Maximum Function can temporarily maximize
the volume level. This function is invalid when the volume lev-
el reaches 31.
1. Hold [VOL/SQL] and press [Y]to turn on this function.
• The volume will be maximum.
• The rolling indicator strip appears.
2. Hold [VOL/SQL] and press [Y]ÊÅÊËÈÄÅŮƔ
■Volume Mute Function
The Volume Mute Function can be activated temporarily. This
function is invalid when the volume level is OF.
1. Hold [VOL/SQL] and press [Z]to activate.
• The volume is mute.
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2. Hold [VOL/SQL] and press [Z]ÊÅÊËÈÄÅŮƔ
■Automatic Backlight
The Automatic Backlight Function is convenient for night op-
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• Press any key except [PTT] to turn on LCD and keypad
backlight.
• The backlight is automatically turned off after 5 seconds
without operation.
■Key Lock
The Key Lock Function locks all keys except [ ], [PTT],
[VOL/SQL] and [LOCK] to avoid accidental operation of
channel switch.
• Hold [LOCK]¼ÅÈʸÉ»¹ÅĺÊÅÊËÈÄÅÄƭÅŮʾ¿É¼ËĹʿÅÄƔ
■Vibration Water Draining Function
The Vibration Water Draining Function helps to drain the wa-
ter away from the loudspeaker housing. It can prevent water
ingress to affect the loudspeaker voice quality. The radio
emits a vibrating sound when this function is activated.
• Press and hold [SCAN] and [Hi/Lo] at the same time to ac-
tivate.
• A deep sound emits for 10 seconds to drain water.
• Any key operation is invalid when vibration water draining is
activated.
SCAN OPERATION
■Scan Types
The Scan Types including normal scan and priority scan, can
be selected in the set mode (Please refer to set mode opera-
tion).
The weather channel will be scanned also if the weather alert
function is activated.
Set TAG channels before scanning. Cancel TAG for channels
not need to be scanned.
Normal scan: Scan TAG channels. Channel 16 won’t be
scanned if it is not set as TAG channel.
Priority scan: Scan Channel 16 during normal scan.
Normal Scan Priority Scan
■Set TAG Channels
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during the scan period.
DSet/Cancel Single TAG Channels
1. Press [U/I/C] to select channel group.
2. Press [Y]or [Z]to select the desired TAG channel.
3. Hold [FAV/TAG] for 1 second to set the current channel
as TAG channel.
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4. Hold [FAV/TAG] again for 1 second to cancel the TAG
channel.
• “Є” disappears on LCD.
DSet/Cancel All TAG Channels
1. ÅÍ»ÈÅŮƔź[FAV/TAG] and press [ ] to power on.
All TAG channels will be canceled in the selected channel
group.
2. Repeat the above operation to set all channels as TAG
channels.
■Scan Operation
Set scan resume timer in the set mode.
1. Press [SCAN] to start normal scan or priority scan.
• “SCANƢŲ·É¾»ÉÅÄƔ
• “16” appears on the sub channel readout during priority
scan.
• The scan pauses when a signal is received (The resume
time can be set in the set mode).
• Channel 16 is monitored in priority scan.
• Press [Y]or [Z]to change the scan direction.
2. Press [SCAN] to stop scanning. Or press [PTT], [C/16],
[CH/WX] and [U/I/C] to stop.
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No. Display Set Items Set Parameter Options Default Value
1Prompt Tone (OFF) / (ON) (ON)
2Weather Alert (OFF) / (ON) (OFF)
3Priority Scan (OFF) / (ON) (OFF)
4Scan Resume Timer (OFF) / (ON) (OFF)
5Automatic Scan (OFF) / (ON) (OFF)
6Dual/Tri Watch - (Dual watch) / - (Tri watch) - (Dual watch)
7Monitor Key Function Pu (Push) / Ho (Hold) Pu (Push)
8Automatic Backlight (OFF) / (ON) (ON)
9LCD Contrast Hi / Lo Hi
10 Automatic Power Save (OFF) / (ON) On
11 Float Alarm (OFF) / (ON) (OFF)
12 Vibration Water Draining (OFF) / 2 / 5 / 10 (seconds) (OFF)
DUAL/TRI WATCH
■Description
This radio contains DUAL/TRI WATCH, can be selected in the
set mode.
Dual watch: Watch and monitor in turns between the current
channel and Channel 16.
Tri watch: Watch and monitor in turns among the current
channel, Channel 16 and CALL Channel.
Dual Watch Tri Watch
CALL channel
Receive signal during watch and monitor:
• Receive signal in Channel 16
Dual/tri watch pause in Channel 16 until the signal disap-
peared.
• Receive signal in CALL Channel
Tri watch switches to dual watch until the signal disappeared
in CALL Channel.
■Operation
1. Hold [SCAN/DUAL] for 1 second to start dual/tri watch.
• “DW” flashes during dual watch; “TW” flashes while tri
watch.
• A “BEEP” sound emits when signal is received in Chan-
nel 16.
• Tri watch switches to dual watch when signal received in
CALL Channel.
2. Press [SCAN/DUAL] to cancel dual/tri watch.
For example: Tri watch in International Channel 01.
Start tri watch. Receive signal in call
channel 09.
Resume tri watch after
signal disappeared.
Open Channel 16 prior
when signal is received
in Channel 16.
SET MODE
■Set Mode Operation
The Set Mode can be used to change the settings of the ra-
dio’s function. The function settings including Prompt Tone,
Weather Alert, Priority Scan, Scan Resume Timer, Auto Scan,
Dual/Tri Watch, Monitor Key Function, Automatic Backlight,
LCD Contrast, Power Save, Float Alarm and Vibration Water
Draining.
Set mode operation as below.
1. ÅÍ»ÈÅŮƔ
2. Press and hold [VOL/SQL], power on to enter set mode.
3. Release [VOL/SQL], LCD appears “bEEP”.
4. Press [VOL/SQL] to select desired setting items.
5. Press [Y]or [Z]to select desired setting parameter.
6. Press [C/16] to exit set mode.
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■Set Mode Items
DPrompt Tone
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DWeather Alert
The U.S.A NOAA broadcast station will transmit weather alert
when there are significant weather information. When the
weather alert function is activated, the radio will send alert.
“ ƢŲ·É¾»É·Êʾ»É·Ã»Ê¿Ã»Ɣ¾»¹ËÈÈ»ÄÊËÉ»ºÍ»·Ê¾»È
channel will be scanned during the scan.
• With this function enable, “ ” appears when weather
channel is selected.
DPriority Scan
The radio has 2 scan types, Normal Scan (of) and Priority
Scan (on). Normal scan searches all TAG channels in the se-
lected channel group. Priority scan scans Channel 16 during
normal scan.
DScan Resume Timer
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• (of): The scan will pause until the signal disappears.
• (on): The scan will pause for 5 seconds and then resume.
DAutomatic Scan
The Automatic Scan will be activated when no signal is re-
ceived and no operation is performed for 30 seconds.
DDual/Tri Watch
Select dual (d-)/tri (t-) watch.
DMonitor Key Function
Press Monitor Key, the squelch inhibit function will be turned
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opening key.
• Pu (PUSH): Press and hold [MONI], the sound emits from
loudspeaker. Keep holding [MONI], the loudspeaker con-
tinuing opened. Release [MONI], the loudspeaker closed.
• Ho (HOLD): Press and hold [MONI] for 1 second, the
sound emits from loudspeaker. The mode remains when re-
lease [MONI]ƔÈ»ÉÉÅʾ»ÈÁ»ÏÊÅÊËÈÄÅŮʾ»ÂÅ˺ÉÆ»·Á»ÈƔ
DAutomatic Backlight
The Automatic Backlight Function is convenient for night op-
eration. Press any key except [PTT] to turn on LCD and key-
pad backlight.
• The backlight is automatically turned off after 5 seconds
without operation.
DLCD Contrast
The LCD Contrast can be selected according to using envi-
ronment. It can be set as “Hi” or “Lo”.
DPower Save
The Power Save Function can reduce the current drain and
extend the battery using time.
When the power save function is opened, the radio will enter
power save mode automatically if no signal is received or no
operation is performed within 5 seconds.
DFloat Alarm
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easily found in water.
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water. This function stops automatically when press any key
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DVibration Water Draining
The Vibration Water Draining Function will be automatically
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stops. The loudspeaker emits 5 or 10 seconds deep vibrate
sound to drain the water.
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speaker microphone.
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■VHF Marine Channel List USA-USA Channel, INT-International Channel, CAN-Canadian Channel
Channel Number
Frequency (MHz)
Channel Number
Frequency (MHz)
Channel Number
Frequency (MHz)
Channel Number
Frequency (MHz)
USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive
01 01 156.050 160.650 20A 157.000 157.000 66A 66A 66A*1156.325 156.325 85 85 85 157.275 161.875
01A 156.050 156.050 21 21 157.050 161.650 67 67 67 156.375 156.375 85A 157.275 157.275
02 02 156.100 160.700 21A 21A 157.050 157.050 68 68 68 156.425 156.425 86 86 86 157.175 161.925
03 03 156.150 160.750 21b RX Only 161.650 69 69 69 156.475 156.475 86A 157.325 157.325
03A 156.150 156.150 22 157.100 161.700 70 70 70 RX Only 156.525 87 87 87 157.375 161.975
04 156.200 160.800 22A 22A 157.100 157.100 71 71 71 156.575 156.575 87A 157.375 157.375
04A 156.200 156.200 23 23 157.150 161.750 72 72 72 156.625 156.625 88 88 88 157.425 162.025
05 156.250 160.850 23A 157.150 157.150 73 73 73 156.675 156.675 88A 157.425 157.425
05A 05A 156.250 156.250 24 24 24 157.200 161.800 74 74 74 156.725 156.725 1019*3156.950 156.950
06 06 06 156.300 156.300 25 25 25 157.250 161.850 75*175*175*1156.775 156.775 1020*3157.000 157.000
07 156.350 160.950 25b RX Only 161.850 76*176*176*1156.825 156.825 1078*3156.925 156.925
07A 07A 156.350 156.350 26 26 26 157.300 161.900 77*177 77*1156.875 156.875 1079*3156.975 156.975
08 08 08 156.400 156.400 27 27 27 157.350 161.950 78 156.925 156.525 A1*2161.975 161.975
09 09 09 156.450 156.450 28 28 28 157.400 162.000 78A 78A 156.925 156.925 A2*2162.025 162.025
10 10 10 156.500 156.500 28b RX Only 162.000 79 156.975 161.575
11 11 11 156.550 156.550 60 60 156.025 160.625 79A 79A 156.975 156.975 WX Channel Frequency (MHz)
12 12 12 156.600 156.600 61 156.075 160.675 80 157.025 161.625
Transmit Receive
13*113 13*1156.650 156.650 61A 61A 156.075 156.075 80A 80A 156.025 157.025 1 RX Only 162.550
14 14 14 156.700 156.700 62 156.125 160.725 81 157.075 161.675 2 RX Only 162.400
15*115*115*1156.750 156.750 62A 156.125 156.125 81A 81A 157.075 157.075 3 RX Only 162.475
16 16 16 156.800 156.800 63 156.175 160.775 82 157.125 161.725 4 RX Only 162.425
17*117 17*1156.850 156.850 63A 156.175 156.175 82A 82A 157.125 157.125 5 RX Only 162.450
18 156.900 161.500 64 64 156.225 160.825 83 83 157.175 161.775 6 RX Only 162.500
18A 18A 156.900 156.900 64A 64A 156.225 156.225 83A 83A 157.175 157.175 7 RX Only 162.525
19 156.950 161.550 65 156.275 160.875 83b RX Only 161.775 8 RX Only 161.650
19A 19A 156.950 156.950 65A 65A 65A 156.275 156.275 84 84 84 157.225 161.825 9 RX Only 161.775
20 20 20*1157.000 161.600 66 156.325 160.925 84A 157.225 157.225 10 RX Only 163.275
*1Low power only. *2 For only the AUS version. *3 For only the USA version.
SPECIFICATION
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Frequency Range TX: 156.000~161.450MHz
RX: 156.000~163.425MHz
Type of Emission FM (16K0G3E)
Battery Pack DC3.7V, 1500mAh li-ion
Frequency Stability ± 10ppm
Operating Temperature -15°C ~ +55°C
Dimensions (H×W×D) 140mm×64mm×35mm
Weight 220g (With battery, antenna
and belt clip)
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Ourput Power 5W/1W
Max. Frequency Deviation ±5kHz
Spurious Emission ʷƔʹʼǹ
Adjacent Channel Power ʾʷº
Audio Harmonic Distortion ʸʷ
Current Drain
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Receive Sensitivity ʷƔʹʹǹ
Squelch Sensitivity ʷƔʹʹǹ
HUM and Noise ʻʷº
Adjacent Channel Selectivity ʾʷº
Spurious Response ʾʷº
Intermodulation Rejection ʽʿº
Audio Output Power ʷƔʽƺʸʷƻ
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
Cannot power on. • The battery is exhausted. • Charge the battery pack. • 1
Cannot transmit
or transmit in high
power is incapable.
• Some channels are limited to low power
transmit.
• The battery is exhausted
• Low power transmit.
• Work in Weather Channel or Channel 70.
• Switch to channels without output power limit.
• Charge the battery pack.
• Press [Hi/Lo] to select high power transmit.
• Exit Weather Channel or Channel 70.
• 5, 6
• 1
• 5
• 6
Cannot not change
channel. • The keypad is locked. • Hold [LOCK] for 1 second to turn off key lock
function. • 7
Cannot scan. • No TAG channels are set. • Set TAG channels. • 8
Cannot communi-
cate in the same
channel.
• The channel is duplex (DUP).
• Work in self-set channel group.
• Select channel.
• Set the same channel frequency.
• 6
• 6
No prompt tone. • ¾»ÆÈÅÃÆÊÊÅÄ»¿ÉÊËÈÄ»ºÅŮƔ • Turn on the prompt tone in the set mode. • 10
No sound from
loudspeaker.
• The squelch level is too high.
• The volume level is too low.
• Water ingress in loudspeaker.
• Set the proper squelch level.
• Turn up the volume.
• Drain water in loudspeaker.
• 5
• 5
• 7
·ÊÊ»ÈÏÉ¿½ÄŲ·É¾»É
and indicates “ER”
and “CHG”.
• The temperature range for charging exceed
0~+45°C.
• Continuing charging causes high battery
heat.
• Put the radio in somewhere cool. ---
Cannot charge full. • Power on when charging.
• The inner battery service life is short.
• Power on and then charge again.
• Change inner battery from the local dealer. • 1
Before using this radio, read this guide which contains important operating instructions for safe usage
and RF energy awareness and control for compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
ATTENTION!
This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide communications between two
or more users over a distance. RF energy, which when used improperly, can cause biological damage. All Retevis two-way
radios are designed, manufactured, and ested to ensure they meet government-established RF exposure levels. In addition,
manufacturers also recommend specific operating instructions to users of two-way radios. These instructions are important
because they inform users about RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it. Please refer to the
following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure
compliance with established RF exposure limits: http://www.who.int/en/
Local Government Regulations
When two-way radios are used as a consequence of employment, the Local Government Regulations requires users to be
fully aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements. Exposure awareness can be facilitated by
the use of a product label directing users to specific user awareness information. Your Retevis two-way radio has a RF
Exposure Product Label. Also, your Retevis user manual, or separate safety booklet includes information and operating
instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements.
Radio License
Governments keep the radios in classification, business two-way radios operate on radio frequencies that are regulated.
by the local radio management departments (FCC, ISED, OFCOM, ANFR, BFTK, Bundesnetzagentur...).To transmit on these
frequencies, you are required to have a license issued by them. The detailed classification and the use of your two radios,
please contact the local government radio management departments.Use of this radio outside the country where it was
intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.
Unauthorized modification and adjustment
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user’s authority
granted by the local government radio management departments to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with
the corresponding requirements, transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision
RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AND PRODUCT SAFETY GUIDE FOR PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIOS
18
of a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed
services as certified by an organization representative of the user of those services.Replacement of any transmitter component
(crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not
authorized by the local government radio management departments equipment authorization for this radio could violate the
rules.
FCC Requirements:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause
harmful interference. (Licensed radios are applicable); This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(Other devices are applicable)
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
CE Requirements:
•(Simple EU declaration of conformity) Shenzhen Retevis Technology Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of RED Directive 2014/53/EU and the ROHS
Directive 2011/65/EU and the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU; the full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the
following internet address: www.retevis.com.
•Restriction Information
This product can be used in EU countries and regions, including: Belgium (BE), Bulgaria (BG), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark
(DK), Germany (DE), Estonia (EE), Ireland (IE), Greece (EL), Spain (ES), France (FR), Croatia (HR), Italy (IT), Cyprus (CY),
Latvia (LV), Lithuania (LT), Luxembourg (LU), Hungary (HU), Malta (MT), Netherlands (NL), Austria (AT), Poland (PL), Portugal
(PT), Romania (RO), Slovenia (SI), Slovakia (SK), Finland (FI), Sweden (SE) and United Kingdom (UK).For the warning
information of the frequency restriction, please refer to the package or manual section.
•Disposal
The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that in the European
Union, all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) must be
taken to designated collection locations at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of these products
as unsorted municipal waste. Dispose of them according to the laws in your area.
IC Requirements:
Licence-exempt radio apparatus This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
RF Exposure Information
•DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to
exceed RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna
specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio, and the antenna gain shall not exceed the specified gain by
the manufacturer declared.
•DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time, more than 50% of the time can cause RF exposure compliance
requirements to be exceeded.
•During transmissions, your radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To
avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so.•DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas
that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
•Portable Device, this transmitter may operate with the antenna(s) documented in this filing in Push-to-Talk and body-worn
configurations. RF exposure compliance is limited to the specific belt-clip and accessory configurations as documented in this
filing and the separation distance between user and the device or its antenna shall be at least 2.5 cm.
•Mobile Device, during operation, the separation distance between user and the antenna subjects to actual regulations, this
separation distance will ensure that there is sufficient distance from a properly installed externally-mounted antenna to satisfy
the RF exposure requirements.
•Occupational/Controlled Radio, this radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational/Controlled Use Only”, meaning it must
be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards;
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NOT intended for use in a General population/uncontrolled environment.
•General population/uncontrolled Radio, this radio is designed for and classified as “Generalpopulation/uncontrolled Use”.
RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment exposure limits, always adhere
to the following procedures.
Guidelines:
•User awareness instructions should accompany the device when transferred to other users.
•Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.
Operating Instructions:
•Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To Transmit (Talk), push the Push to Talk (PTT) button. To
receive calls (listen), release the 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 for standards compliance.
•Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the recommended minimum lateral distance away from a properly
installed according to installation instructions, externally mounted antenna.
•When operating in front of the face, worn on the body, always place the radio in a Retevis approved clip, holder, holster, case,
or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn accessories is important because the use of Non-Retevis
approved accessories may result in exposure levels, which exceed the IEEE/ICNIRP RF exposure limits.
Hand-held Mode
• Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone (and other parts of the radio including the antenna) at least 2.5 cm
(one inch) away from the nose or lips.The antenna should be kept away from the eyes. Keeping the radio at a proper distance
is important as RF exposure decreases with increasing distance from the antenna.
Phone Mode
•When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your radio product as you would a wireless telephone. Speak
directly into the microphone.Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed,
or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.
Avoid Choking Hazard
Turn off your radio power in the following conditions:
Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
•Turn off your radio before removing (installing) a battery or accessory or when charging battery.
•Turn off your radio when you are in a potentially hazardous environments: Near electrical blasting caps, in a
blasting area, in explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).
•Turn off your radio while taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.To avoid electromagnetic
interference and/or compatibility conflicts
•Turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so, hospitals or health care facilities
(Pacemakers, Hearing Aids and Other Medical Devices) may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF
energy.
•Turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable
regulations per airline crew instructions.
Protect your hearing:
• Use the lowest volume necessary to do your job.
• Turn up the volume only if you are in noisy surroundings.
• Turn down the volume before adding headset or earpiece.
• Limit the amount of time you use headsets or earpieces at high volume.
• When using the radio without a headset or earpiece, do not place the radio's speaker directly against your ear
• Use careful with the earphone maybe possible excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss
Note: Exposure to loud noises from any source for extended periods of time may temporarily or permanently affect
your hearing. The louder the radio's volume, the less time is required before
•your hearing could be affected. Hearing damage from loud noise is sometimes undetectable at
first and can have a cumulative effect.
Antennas
•Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin
when the radio is in use, a minor burn can result.
Batteries (If appropriate)
•When the conductive material such as jewelry, keys or chains touch exposed terminals of the batteries, may
Avoid Burns
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EU Importer：
Name：Germany Retevis Technology GmbH
Address：Uetzenacker 29,38176 wendeburg
Cut along this line
Guarantee
Model Number: Serial Number:
Purchasing Date:
Dealer: Telephone:
Telephone:
Post Code: Email:
Address:
User’s
Country:
Remarks:
1.This guarantee card should be kept by the user, no replacement if lost.
2.Most new products carry a two-year manufacturer’s warranty from the date of
purchase. Further details, pls read http://www.retevis.com/after-sale/
3.The user can get warranty and after-sales service as below:
● Contact the seller where you buy.
● Products Repaired by Our Local Repair Center
4.For warranty service, you will need to provide a receipt proof of purchase from the
actual seller for verification
Exclusions from Warranty Coverage:
1.To any product damaged by accident.
2.In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized
alterations or repairs.
3.If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.
WARNING
WARNING
Safety Operation
Approved Accessories
complete an electrical circuit (short circuit the battery) and become hot to cause bodily injury such as burns.
Exercise care in handling any battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse or other container with
metal objects
Long transmission
•When the transceiver is used for long transmissions, the radiator and chassis will become hot.
Forbid
•Do not use charger outdoors or in moist environments, use only in dry locations/conditions.
•Do not disassemble the charger, that may result in risk of electrical shock or fire.
•Do not operate the charger if it has been broken or damaged in any way.
•Do not place a portable radio in the area over
an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. The radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury
to occupants of the vehicle when the air bag inflates.
To reduce risk
•Pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
•Unplug the charger from the AC outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
•Contact Retevis for assistance regarding repairs and service.
•The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible
•This radio meets the RF exposure guidelines when used with the Retevis accessories supplied or designated for
the product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the RF exposure guidelines and may
violate regulations.
•For a list of Retevis-approved accessories for your radio model, visit the following website:
http://www.Retevis.com
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