Retevis RB37 User manual

RB37
( US )
Two Way Radio
Bluetooth

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Bluetooth earphone

Basic Operations and Function Description
Power ON / OFF
Rotate Volume Switch clockwise until a “Click” sound is heard, that means radio power is on.
Rotate Volume Switch anti-clockwise until a “Click” sound is heard, that means radio power is off.
Communication
Press PTT key to transmit, the indicator turns red, talk to the microphone at the moment, the other
side will hear your speaking message. Release PTT key after finishing transmitting and start to
receive the other side speaking message, when receiving the other side message the indicator
light is green at the same time.
Volume Increase / Decrease
Rotate Volume Switch clockwise to increase the volume, rotate Volume Switch anti-clockwise to
decrease the volume.
Channel Adjustment
Press PF1 / Channel Increase key, channel will increase in turns, press PF2 / Channel Decrease
key, channel will decrease in turns.
Low Battery Voltage Warning
When you hear a sound “Please charge battery” while the indicator is flashing red light, it means
battery voltage is lower than working voltage, please charging radio.
Monitor
Press the Identify key which stores Monitor function for 2 seconds, Monitor function start. Release
the key to turn off the Monitor function.
Flashlight Starts
Press the Identify key which stores Flashlight function for 2 seconds, Flashlight function is on, and
repeat this operation to turn off flashlight.
Alarm Function Starts
Press the Identify key which stores Alarm function for 2 seconds, Alarm function is starts, and
press the PTT key to turn off.
VOX ON
Keep pressing PF1/PF2 the side key function definition key which stores VOX function for 2
second to turn on the VOX. Repeat operation to adjust the VOX function level. The higher the
level, the smaller the voice of the voice activation, and turn off the VOX with a “Beep”.
VOX Delay Function
Keep pressing PF1/PF2 the side key function definition key which stores VOX delay function for 2
second to turn on the VOX delay. Repeat operation to adjust the VOX delay time. The higher the
level,the longer the delay time, and turn off the VOX with a “Beep”.
Key Locks
Press the Identify key which stores Channel-Lock function for 2 seconds, the radio will give a
“Beep” sound to indicator that Channel-Lock function starts, and channel adjustment is
unavailable now. Repeat this operation to turn off channel lock function.
Scan Starts
Press the Identify key which stores Scan function for 2 second, scan function is on, and repeat
this operation to turn off scan.
Wireless copy
1.Press (no loose) the PF2 key of the receiver radio,and meanwhile turn on the radio which will
accept data, it must keep press the PF2 key for 1 second,When see the green light flashing and
hear "Beep" 3 times, the radio go into wireless copy receiving mode
2.Then press (no loose) the PF1 key of and meanwhile turn on
the other radio which is going to transmit data,and must press the PF2 key for 1 seconds,When
see the red light flashing and hear "Beep" 3 times, the radio go into wireless copy replication
mode.
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Press the PPT key of the transmitter, and the red light flashes to transmit data. Restart the
walkie talkie and the radio will automatically exit the mode.
The red light and green light of the receiver flashes crosswise to indicate that the data is being
received at this time, and the power will restart after the radio receives the data.
Note:The wireless copy frequency and ID code of the transmitter and receiver must be the same
to transmit data. The wireless copy frequency and ID code can be changed by programming
software.
Read-Write Frequency Encryption
Use write frequency software Settings.
Scrambler Function
Users can set scrambler function ON/OFF on every working channel by software. Scrambler
function is one of the ways for encryption. Scrambler is to restore the transmission spectrum
through the spectrum to complete the change of the transmission spectrum, and to restore the
signal after receiving it, so that achieve voice encryption finally. Each channel can select
scrambler groups independently.Which has 8 groups optional.
Frequency Hopping Function
Frequency hopping function is DCS encryption on the transceiver. User can select Frequency
Hopping 1, Frequency Hopping2, Frequency Hopping3 or Frequency Hopping4, and communica-
tion is unavailable using different frequency hopping, only workable if under the same frequency
hopping.
CTCSS/DCS
User can set CTCSS/DCS signaling on the transceiver channel by software. Only when receiving
same CTCSS/DCS signaling from other transceiver, the squelch will open. If same channels but
with different CTCSS/DCS signaling for calling, then squelch will not open, only green light is on.
CTCSS/DCS codes are listed below:
Bluetooth on/off button
Press and hold the PF1/PF2 side key buttons that have defined the Bluetooth on/off button for 2
seconds to turn on, again to turn off the Bluetooth.
Press and hold the Bluetooth on/off button, walkie talkie will enter into the Bluetooth mode after a
beep and at the same time, the white light will flash quickly
The white light flashes slowly when the Bluetooth connection successful
Bluetooth Headset
After the Bluetooth headset and the walkie talkies are successfully connected, there will have a
beep then enter into the receiving state.
When Bluetooth Handset hears 3 beeps, then can talk.
Press 1 time, the radio will transmit, press again radio will stop transmitting
Press and hold, the radio will transmit, release it, the radio will stop transmitting
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Language switch
Volume Switch
Power On/off button
Led indicator
Charging port
Charging: Red light is always on when charging.
The Blue light will always on when fully charged.
Power on: Blue light will flash quickly.
Pairing: Red light and blue light flash alternatively quickly
Standby: Blue light flash slowly
CTCSS (50 Numbers)

Technical Specifications
Frequency Range
Memory Channel
Audio Distortion
Frequency Stability
Maximum Frequency Deviation
Remanent Radiation
Modulation Mode
Reference Sensitivity
Noise-free Sensitivity
Adjacent Channel Selectivity
Spurious Response Rejection
Inter-Modulation
Electric Current
Operating Voltage
Operating Temperature
FRS
22
＜5%
±2.5ppm
≤5KHz/≤2.5KHz
≤7uW
1 6KφF3E/ 11KφF3E
≤0.25uV/≤0.3uV
≤0.2uV/≤0.25uV
≥65dB
≥55dB
≥60dB
≤1.3A
3.7V DC
-10°C～+50°C
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Serial number Frequency Sub audio Power
1 462.5625 67.0 2W
2 462.5875 118.8 2W
3 462.6125 127.3 2W
4 462.6375 131.8 2W
5 462.6625 136.5 2W
6 462.6875 141.3 2W
7 462.7125 146.2 2W
8 467.5625 D243N 0.5W
9 467.5875 D032N 0.5W
10 467.6125 D047N 0.5W
11 467.6375 D051N 0.5W
12 467.6625 D053N 0.5W
13 467.6875 D065N 0.5W
14 467.7125 D116N 0.5W
15 482.5500 123.0 2W
16 462.5750 D7431 2W
17 462.6000 D3321 2W
18 462.6250 127.3 2W
19 462.6500 D2431 2W
20 462.6750 D606N 2W
21 462.7000 D7311 2W
22 462.7250 136.5 2W
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RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AND PRODUCT SAFETY GUIDE FOR PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIOS
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 communica-
tions 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.
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, Bundesnetzagen-
tur...).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 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.
•This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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 bat-
teries) 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; NOT intended for use in a General population/uncontrolled environment.
•General population/uncontrolled Radio, this radio is designed for and classified as “General population/uncon-
trolled 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.
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•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:
WARNING
Protect your hearing:
WARNING
Avoid Burns
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.
• 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 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.
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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
•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
Approved Accessories
WARNING
Safety Operation
WARNING
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Guarantee
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchasing Date:
Dealer: Telephone:
User’s Name: Telephone:
Country: Address:
Post Code: Email:
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.
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