Retevis RA15 User manual

RA15
Kids Walkie Talkie
User’s Guide

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1.Antenna
2.LCD screen
3.Menu/Power Button
4.NOAA/Scan Button
5.Down Button
6.Microphone
7.Speaker
8.External Speaker/
Microphone/Charge Jack
9.Up Button
10. Call/Lock Button
11.Push to talk
12.Wrist Strap Connection
13.Belt Clip
14.Battery Compartment
15.Battery Latch
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Backlit LCD Display
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Features
• 22 Channels
• Weather Alert
• 121 Privacy Codes
(38 CTCSS codes/83 DCS
codes)
• Hands-Free Operation
（VOX）
• Scan
Channels, privacy codes
• Backlit LCD Display
• Call Ringtone
Ten selectable tones
• Button Lock
• Speaker/Microphone
/Jack/Charge Jack
Roger Beep
Selectable On/Off
• Battery/Power Saver
• Key tone
• Battery Level Indicator
• Low Battery Audible Alert
• Auto Squelch
• Belt Clip
1.Battery Level Indicator
2.VOX Icon
3.Scan Icon
4.Roger Beep Icon
5.Lock Icon
6.Low Power Icon
7.DCS/CTCSS Icons
8.Weather Icon
9.Weather Alert Icon
10.DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code
Number
11.Power Saver Icon
12.Channel Numbers
13.Receive/Transmit Icon
14.Key Tone Icon
Maximum range may vary and is based on
unobstructedline-of-sight communication
under ideal conditions.
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Installing Batteries
To install or replace batteries:
1.Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up.
2.Pull up on the battery door latch to remove the battery compartment
cover.
3.Insert the supplied three AA rechargeable batteries or non-recharge-
able alkaline batteries. Position batteries according to polarity markings.
4.Replace battery compartment cover and belt clip.
• Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (Ni-Cd,
Ni-MH, etc.) batteries.
For charging radio(s):
1.To charge a single radio, simple insert the connector directly into the
charge jack located on the top of the radio.
2.The radio will display a flashing battery icon while charging.
3.Recommends your radio be turned off while being charged.
4.Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used on your radio.
Quick Start
1.Press and hold the Menu/Power button to
turn on your radio.
2.Press the Menu, press the Up or Down
button to select a channel.
3.Press and hold the Talk button while
speaking into the microphone.
4.When finished talking, release the Talk
button and listen for a response.
Both radios must be tuned to the same
channel/privacy code to communicate.
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Battery Charge
Status
Battery Low
Channel Number
Turning on Your Radio
Battery Low
Auto Battery Save
Press and hold the Menu/Power button until you hear
a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on.
Your radio is now in Standby mode, ready to receive
transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode
except when the Talk, Call or Mode/Power buttons
are pressed.
When battery power is low, the final bar is the Battery
Low icon will blink and an audible tone will sound
twice before the radio shuts off. Your batteries should
be replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable
batteries.
If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds, the
radio will automatically switch to Battery Save mode
and the Power Save icon will flash in the display. This
will not affect the radio’s ability to receive incoming
transmissions.
1.With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by
pressing Menu and Up or Down button.
2.Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to
communicate.
The radio will display flashing battery icon
while charging
Communication with Another Person
1.Press and hold the PTT button.
2.With the microphone about two inches (5cm) from your mouth, speak in
a normal voice.
3.Release the Talk button when you are finished talking and listen for a
response. You cannot receive incoming calls while pressing Talk button.
• Both radio must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to
communication.
Select a Channel
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Listening
Volume Level
Lock Icon
Listening for Response
To Adjust Volume
Call Button
Lock Function
Scrolling Through the Menu Function
Release the Talk button to receive incoming transmission.
Your radio is always in Standby mode while the Talk or
Call buttons are not pressed.
Press and release the Call button.
The other person will hear a two second call tone. This
tone is used only to establish voice communications.
See page 13 on how to select between five call tone
settings.
The lock function locks the Channel Up, Channel Down
and Mode/Power buttons to prevent accidental operation.
To turn the lock on or off:
-Press and hold the Call/Lock button for two seconds.
A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off
request. When in Lock mode, the Lock icon will be
displayed.
By scrolling through the MENU function, you will be able to select or turn
on the preferred features of your radio. When scrolling through the MENU
function, your radio features will be displayed in the same predetermined
order:
Press the Up or Down button at the standby
mode. A double beep sound is used to
indicate the minimum and maximum volume
levels (1 through 8).
Set channels
Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
Set DCS Privacy Codes
Set VOX On/Off
Set VOX Sensitivity
Set Call Tones 1-10
Set Roger Beep On/Off
Set Key Tones On/Off
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Privacy Code
Privacy Codes
Set CTCSS Privacy Codes
Your micro TALK radio incorporates two advance coded squelch systems
that can help to reduce interference from other users on any given
channel. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) provides 38
privacy codes and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) provides 83 privacy
codes. This provides a total of 121 Privacy Codes. Either system can be
used on call channels, but both systems cannot be used on the same
channel at the same time.
To successfully communicate using a privacy code, both the sending and
receiving radios must be tuned to the same channel and to the same
privacy code system (CTCSS or DCS) and privacy code the number. Each
channel will remember the last privacy code system and number you
select.
The privacy code 00 is not a privacy code, but allows all signals the
CTCSS and DCS systems.
To select a CTCSS privacy code:
1.After selecting a channel, press the Menu/Power button
until the CTCSS icon appears and the small numbers
next to the channel number flash on the display.
If DCS is turned on at the channel selected, the display
will flash the CTCSS icon and “OFF”. To switch from
DCS to CTCSS, press the Up or Down button while the
display is flashing “OFF”. The display will then show the
small numbers flashing and you will then be able to
proceed to step 2.
2.Press using the Up or Down button to select a privacy
code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast
advance.
3.When your desired CTCSS privacy code is displayed,
choose one of following:
a.Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new setting
and proceed to other functions.
b.Press and hold the Menu button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
c.Press PTT or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting
and return to standby mode.
d.Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the
new setting and return to Standby mode.
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DCS Privacy Code
VOX Icon
Set DCS Privacy Codes
Voice Activated Transmit (VOX)
To turn VOX mode on or off:
To select a DCS privacy code:
1.After selecting a channel, press the Menu/Power
button until the DCS icon appears and the small
numbers flash on the display.
2.Press using the Up or Down button to select a DCS
privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for
fast advance.
3.When DCS privacy code is displayed, choose one of
following:
a.Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new
setting and proceed to other functions.
b.Press and hold the Menu button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
c.Press PTT or Call/Lock button to enter the new
setting and return to standby mode.
d.Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the
new setting and return to Standby mode.
In VOX mode, your radio can be used “hands-free”, automatically
transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit
the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background
noise.
1.Press the Menu/Power button until the VOX icon
flashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is
displayed.
2.Press the Up or Down button to turn VOX On or Off.
3.Choose one of the following:
a.Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new setting
and proceed to other functions.
b.Press and hold the Menu button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
c.Press PTT or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting
and return to Standby mode.
d.Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the
new setting and return to Standby mode.
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VOX Sensitivity Level
Call Tone Setting
To set VOX sensitivity:
Ten Call Tone Settings
You can choose between ten different Call Tone
Settings to transmit a call alert.
To change a call tone setting:
1.Press the Menu/Power button until the letter “C” and
the current call tone number (01 through 10) is
displayed. The current call tone will sound for three
seconds.
2.Press the Up or Down button to hear the other call
tone settings.
3.Choose one of following:
a.Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new
setting and proceed to other functions.
b.Press and hold the Menu button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
c.Press PTT or Call/Lock button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
d.Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the
new setting and return to Standby mode.
1.Press the Mode/Power button until the VOX icon
flash and the current sensitivity level is displayed. The
current VOX sensitivity level is displayed with letters
“LE” and a Number 1 through 3, with Number 3 being
the most sensitive level and Number 1 being the least
sensitive level.
2.Press the Up or Down button to change the setting.
3.Choose one of following:
a.Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new
setting and proceed to other functions.
b.Press and hold the Menu button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
c.Press PTT or Call/Lock button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
d.Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the
new setting and return to Standby mode.
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Roger Beep Off
Key Tone Off
Roger Beep Tone
Key Tone On/Off
To turn roger beep on or off:
1.Press the Menu/Power button until the Roger Beep
icon flashes. The current on or off setting is displayed.
2.Press the Up or Down button to select roger beep on
or off.
3.Choose one of following:
a.Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new
setting and proceed to other functions.
b.Press and hold the Menu button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
c.Press PTT or Call/Lock button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
d.Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the
new setting and return to Standby mode.
To turn key tone on or off:
1.Current key tone status On/Off will flash.
2.Press the Up or Down button to select key tone on or
off.
3.Choose one of following:
a.Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new
setting and proceed to other functions.
b.Press and hold the Menu button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
c.Press PTT or Call/Lock button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
d.Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the
new setting and return to Standby mode.
Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the Talk button.
This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it is OK for
them to speak.
When Key Tone is On, an audible tone will sound each time a button is
pressed.
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Scan Channels
Select Channel
Scan Privacy Codes
Menu/Power
Channel Scan
Privacy Code Scan
Your micro TALK radio can automatically scan
channels.
To scan channels:
1.Press and release the Scan button until the Scan icon
and the channel numbers appear on the display.
2.Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning
channels.
The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning
channels.
The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when scan is
on. Your radio will continue to scan all channels and stop
if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will
remain on that channel for 10 seconds.
During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmis-
sion), you can choose from the following:
a.Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that
channel. Your radio will remain on that channel and
return to Standby mode.
b.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to
resume scanning channels.
c.Press and hold the Scan button to return to Standby.
Your radio can automatically scan the Privacy Code
(either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83)
within one channel. Only one set of privacy codes
(CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time.
To scan privacy codes:
1.While in Standby mode, press and release the Scan
button twice (CTCSS) or three times (DCS) until the
CTCSS or DCS icon and numbers are flashing.
2.Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning
privacy codes within the selected channel.
The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when privacy
code scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan the
privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is
detected. Your radio will remain on that channel/privacy
code for 10 seconds.
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Hazards Radio Icon
NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels
Weather (WX) Alert Mode
During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmis-
sion), you can choose from the following:
a.Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new setting
and proceed to other functions.
b.Press and hold the Menu button to enter the new
setting and return to Standby mode.
c.Press PTT or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting
and return to Standby mode.
d.Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the
new setting and return to Standby mode.
You can use your radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards
Radio channels transmitting in you area.
To listen to All Hazards Radio channels:
1.Press the Weather (WX) button until the All Hazards
Radio icon and the currently selected All Hazards Radio
Channel are displayed.
2.Use the Up or Down button to change All Hazards
Radio channels.
3.The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be
displayed when All Hazards Radio is on.
4.To exit All Hazards Radio, press and hold the Weather
button until On or Off is displayed.
*National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
Hazards Radio Icon
Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your
radio to automatically receive NOAA Hazard Alert radio
signals and warnings from designated NOAA broadcast
stations. If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to Weather
and other emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA.
To turn Weather Alert On or Off:
1.Press the Weather/SCAN button until the Weather Alert
icon flashes on the display. The current On or Off setting
is displayed.
2.Press the Up and Down button to turn Weather Alert On
or Off.
3.Press and hold the Weather/Scan button again to save
the new setting and exit the Weather Alert Mode and
return to Standby mode.
This radio is rain resistant to JIS4 standards.
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Product Features
Product number
Frequency range
Channel number
Channel spacing
Working voltage
Frequency stability
Operating temperature range
The antenna impedance
Overall dimensions
Weight
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
RF power
Modulation method
Noise and harmonic
Residual Radiation
Modulation distortion
Maximum deviation
RA15
FRS(US)/FRS&GMRS(CA)
22
12.5KHz
3.7V
±2.5ppm
-20℃~50℃
50Ω
161*33*56.6mm
90g（Without battery）
≤0.5W
11kΦF3E
<-40dB
≤-35dB
≤7%
≤±5KHz
TRANSMITER
The sensitivity
Modulation receiver bandwidth
Adjacent selective
Intermodulation interference resistance
Spurious response inhibition
Audio output power
Audio distortion
≤0.2uV
±5KHz
≥40dB
≥35dB
≥70dB
≥300mW
≤8%
RECEIVER
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RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AND PRODUCT SAFETY GUIDE FOR PORTABLE
TWO-WAY RADIOS
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 tested 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.
Before using this radio, read this guide which contains
important operating instructions for safe usage and rf
energy awareness and control for compliance with
applicablestandards and regulations.
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,
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transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision 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
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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; NOT intended for use in a General population/uncontrolled
environment.
•General population/uncontrolled Radio, this radio is designed for and classified as
“General population/uncontrolled Use”.
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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
Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Turn off your radio power in the following conditions:
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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
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 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
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.
Avoid Burns
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WARNING
WARNING
Long transmission
•When the transceiver is used for long transmissions, the radiator
and chassis will become hot.
Safety Operation
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
Approved Accessories
•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
Guarantee
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