SainSonic RST599 User manual

The SainSonic RST599 is a unique FM transceiver with many
groundbreaking features. It adopts graphic dot matrix LCD screen,
which allows users to change the LCD display icons and language
whenever needed, and therefore be able to make LCD display more
vivid and personalized. Moreover, the menu items are divided into
first-layer menu and second-layer menu, which allows users to find out
the desired menu item more easily.
We appreciate your purchase of this transceiver, and encourage you to
read this manual thoroughly, so as to learn about the many exciting
features of your exciting new handheld transceiver!
This transceiver is innovative in design, powerful and stable in
performance. We are confident that the excellent quality and
characteristic functions of this transceiver will satisfy you and meet all
your communication needs.
Notices to User
※Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio
transmitters within the territories under government control.
※Illegal operation is punishable by fine or imprisonment or both
※Refer service to qualified technicians only.

and body-worn operations
held-to-face,
requirements, a minimum distance of 2.5cm must be maintained when
An appropriate warning lable is affixed to all units.In order to comply with RF exposure
authorized by the FCC for occupational use only.
RF exposure emvironment at operating duty factors of up to 50 percent and is
This radio complieswith IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled
WARNING
It is important that the operator is aware of and understand hazards
common to the operation of any transceiver.
Explosive environment (such as gases, dust, fumes, etc. )
Turn off your transceiver while taking on fuel, or while parked in
gasoline service stations.
FCC Warning:
RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled
dhere to the following procedures.
Guidelines:
Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device.
User awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred to other
users.
Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.
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environment exposure limits always a
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are restricted to the approved original acessories (belt clip).
Do not use this device when antenna shows obvious damages

USING TIPS
Please read the following brief instructions, non-compliance with these rules may
cause danger or violate the law.
※Obey the local government regulation before using this radio, improper use may
violate the law and be punished.
※Turn off the radio before entering flammable or explosive areas.
※Do not charge or change the battery in flammable or explosive areas.
※Turn off the radio before getting close to the blasting zone or detonator areas.
※Do not use radio whose antenna is damaged ,touching of damaged antenna will
cause heat injury.
※Do not attempt to disassemble the radio; maintenance work should be done by
technical expert only .
※To avoid troubles caused by electromagnetic interference or electromagnetic
compatibility ,please turn off the radio in places where have the banner of “Do not
use wireless equipment”, such as hospital and other healthcare areas.
※In the car with an airbag, do not put the radio within the scope of the airbag
deployment.
※Do not store the radio under direct sunshine or in hot areas.
※When you transmit with the radio ,do keep away from its antenna for 5cm at
least .
※If the radio appears smelly or smoke ,please shut off its power immediately and
contact with your local dealer .
※Do not transmit too long ,for the radio may heat and hurt the user .

Welcome to use our characteristic FM transceiver
Main Functions:
Dual band, dual frequency, dual display, dual standby
A/B frequency independent operation
240 memory channels
Automatic repeater offset (ARS)
Manual repeater shift
CTCSS/DCS setting
CTCSS/DCS code display when TX
CTCSS/DCS scanning
Priority channel scanning
Power-on password setting
7 backlight colors selective
Time & Date setting & displaying
Alarm clock setting
Automatic Power-Off (APO)
FM radio
Scrambler
2 tone & 5 tone
DTMF function
DTMF address book
DTMF stun & kill
Emergency alarm call
Automatic contact & call
Flashlight illumination
IP67 Waterproof

Contents
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH SainSonic RST599 ..........................................................1
Standard accessories:..............................................................................................1
INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES.....................................................................................2
Installing/Removing Battery ...................................................................................2
Installing/Removing Antenna .................................................................................3
Installing/Removing Belt Clip..................................................................................4
Connecting to Optional Earphones.........................................................................5
CHARGING BATTERY.......................................................................................................6
Charger....................................................................................................................7
Optional charging way: ...........................................................................................7
FUNCTIONS AND OPERATION ........................................................................................8
GETTING FAMILIAR.........................................................................................................9
LCD display ..............................................................................................................9
Radio illustration ..........................................................................................................11
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS.....................................................................................................12
SHORTCUT MENU .................................................................................................13
FULL MENU ITEMS .......................................................................................................14
DETAILED MENU ITEMS DESCRIPTION.........................................................................16
TX/RX GROUP........................................................................................................16
CTC/DCS GROUP....................................................................................................17
SIGNALING GROUP................................................................................................18
CHANNEL GROUP..................................................................................................20
REPEATER GROUP .................................................................................................21
SCAN GROUP.........................................................................................................22
SET GROUP............................................................................................................23
ADDITION GROUP .................................................................................................28
FM RADIO FUNCTION............................................................................................32
COMPLEMENTARY FUNCTIONS.............................................................................33
SET MODE ITEMS .........................................................................................................34
QT/DQT sheet...............................................................................................................36
Warranty Terms............................................................................................................37

1
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH SainSonic RST599
Pls check if any damage happens to the package when you receive it. Carefully
unpack the transceiver. We recommend you check the items listed in the following
table. If any item is missing or damaged during shipment, pls contact your local
dealer immediately.
Standard accessories:
Optional accessories are available upon need. Consult your local dealer for details
and any newly-available options. Connection of any unauthorized accessories may
cause damage and void the limited warranty on this apparatus.

2
INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES
Installing/Removing Battery
Position the location pin top of the battery ①at holes at the top of the aluminum
plate, thenpress down the battery ②to the radio until it is well connected, then
push up the battery buckle ③and a click tone is heard, the battery is installed.
To remove battery, first make sure the radio is shut off. Pull up the battery snap①
marking “OPEN”, the battery buckle②can be easily opened, then the battery is
automatically separated from the radio’s aluminum plate, the battery is removed.

3
Installing/Removing Antenna
Insert the threaded end of the antenna into the large threaded hole reserved in the
top of your walkie-talkie, and turn the antenna clockwise until it is fully tightened.
Turn the antenna counterclockwise to remove it from the walkie-talkie.

4
Installing/Removing Belt Clip
Hold the activate snap of belt clip, align the belt clip with the battery slot, parallelly
pushing into it, until a click sound is heard, the belt clip is installed.
To remover belt clip, hold down the activate snap of it with one hand, and lift up the
beleaguer clip at the lower end, and force the belt clip pushed up until it is removed.

5
Connecting to Optional Earphones
Open the earphone cap from the top right Corner to expose earphone jack, and
insert the earphone plug into the jacket for normal use.