Sommerkamp SK-101LR Manual

Communicator Controls
LONG RANGE COMMUNICATOR MODEL SK-101LR
OWNER'S MANUAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. LCD Screen
Mic (Microphone)
Speaker
Ear/Mic Jack
LCD Screen - Displays
the current channel
selection and other
radio symbols.
PTT (PUSH to TALK)
button - Press and
hold to transmit.
AC-DC/Car Adaptor
charge jack
2. Installation
2.1 Removing the Belt Clip
a. Pull the Belt Clip Latch away
from the PMR.
b. While pulling the Belt Clip
Latch,push up the Belt Clip
as shown in Figure 1.
2.2 Installing the Belt Clip
a. Slide the Belt Clip into the
slot as shown in Figure 2.
b. A Clip is locked into position.
2.3 Installing the Battery Pack
VOL (UP)/
(DOWN) buttons -
Press to change
volume Up or Down.
2.4 Charging the Rechargeable Battery pack
Using the AC-DC Adaptor plug
a.Insert the small plug on the end of the AC-DC adaptor into the
Charger jack located at the bottom side of the unit (Figure 5).
b.Plug the AC adaptor into the AC wall outlet.
When charging,the Battery indicator icon will flash on the LCD
Screen.It takes about 10 hours to fully recharge the battery if they've
become completely run down,new battery takes up to 14 hours to
fully charge.
Figure 2
Belt clip latch
Figure 1
1. Release the BATTERY COMPARTMENT
COVER LATCH located on the rear side
of the unit (see Figure 3) and remove
the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER
from the BATTERY COMPARTMENT.
2. Install 1x3.7V Lithium rechargeable
battery pack (optional) as shown (See
Figure 4).
3. Insert the battery pack connection pin
into the jack located inside battery
compartment (See Figure 4a).Use pen
or other tool to press and ensure pin
being fully pushed into jack.
4. Reinstall the BATTERY COMPARTMENT
COVER and lock the BATTERY
COMPARTMENT COVER LATCH into
position.
CH (UP)/
(DOWN) buttons -
Press to change
channels, and to
select other settings.
Channel Number.Changes from 1 to 8 as selected by
the user.
CTCSS Code.Changes from 1 to 38 as selected by
the user.
Flash when start charging function.
Displayed when the Vox feature is enabled.
Displayed when transmitting a signal.
Displayed when receiving a signal.
Blinks during Channel scan mode.
Displayed when the Dual Watch function is turned
ON.
Displayed when the Key Lock feature is activated.
Displayed when Key tone is turned ON
Displayed when the Stopwatch feature is turned ON.
Displayed when turn to low power
Power saver indication
Displayed when Roger tone is turned ON.
LOCK (Key Lock /
Enter) button
(Monitor &
LAMP) button -
Press to monitor the
current channel.
Turn ON back light.
Antenna
CALL button - Press
to send ringing tone
to other PMR units
Important:
Turn OFF the PMR unit
when charging.Charge
the Battery pack 10~14
hrs.prior to initial use.
Figure 5
Notes:
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly placed.
For the Rechargeable battery pack,replace only
with same type and make of the battery pack that
comes with the unit.
Remove the battery pack if the unit will not be used for a long
period of time.
To reduce the risk of electric shock,do not expose this
appliance to rain and moisture.
Power ON/OFF
(press & hold) and
MODE button -
Sub-code selection
Hi / Low power
selection
Vox Level & ON/OFF
Channel scanning
Sub-code scanning
Dual watch
scanning
Call tone melodies
selection
Roger tone setting
Key tone setting
Stop watch function
Figure 3 Figure 4
Figure 4a
This unit has a built in POWER SAVER feature for maximum battery
life.But when the COMMUNICATOR is not being used,conserve
battery power by pressing the button to OFF.Remove the battery
pack if the unit will not be used for a long period of time.
3. Operation
3.1 Turning the Unit ON/OFF
To Turn ON;
a. Press and hold the (Power) button for two seconds.A
beep tone will be heard and the LCD Screen will display
the current channel.
To switch OFF;
b. Press and hold the (Power) button for two seconds.A
Dual tone will be heard and the LCD Screen will turn
blank.
3.2 Adjusting the Speaker volume
There are 8 volume levels.
a. To adjust the speaker volume level,press the VOL (UP)
button to increase,or press the VOL (DOWN) button
to decrease.During the adjustment,the LCD Screen will
display LE icon and the corresponding number of the
volume level.
b. When press & hold VOL (UP) or (DOWN) buttons,
Volume level will be increased or decreasd continously
to maximum or minimum setting,users will then hear
double beep tone as alert.

3.4 Transmitting (sending)
a. Press and hold PTT (Push to Talk) button to transmit your
voice.The TX icon will display on the LCD Screen.
b. Hold the unit in a vertical position with the Mic
(Microphone) 5 cm away from the mouth.While holding
the PTT button,speak into the mic (microphone) in a
normal tone of voice.
c. Release the PTT button when you have finished
transmitting.
Important:
Check the channel activity by pressing and holding the
(Monitor) button.You will hear static if the channel is
unoccupied.Do not transmit if someone is talking on the current
channel.
In order for other people to receive your transmission,they must
also be on the same channel and have set the CTCSS code
that you are currently using.Refer to the "Changing Channel"
section for more information.
4. Functions and Settings
4.1 Changing Channels
The PMR has 8 available channels.To change channels,in
normal mode;
Press the CH (UP) or (DOWN) button to select the
desired channel.The channel changes from 1 to 8,or from 8
to 1.
Note: Refer to the "Channel Table" section of this Owner
detailed frequency listing.
4.1.1 Monitor
You can use the Monitor feature to check for weak signals
on the current channels.
a. Press and hold the button for 1 second to hear
everything on the current channel.
b. Press and hold the button for 5 seconds and enter
to auto monitor mode.User will hear two beeps to
confirm setting.
c. Press the button again to turn off the Monitor
operation.
4.2 Changing the CTCSS sub-channels
Each of the 1-8 channels has 38 sub channels (CTCSS sub-
channels).To change channels,in normal modes;
a. Press the MODE button once,the CTCSS number icon
on the LCD Screen will start blinking.
b. While the CTCSS number icon is blinking,press the CH
(UP) or (DOWN) button to select one of the 38
CTCSS sub-channels.(Set this option to transmit and
receive a call using the main channels only.)
c. Press the LOCK (Enter) button to confirm your selection
and return to the normal mode.
4.3 TX Power Hi(High)/Lo(Low) feature
This feature permits the selection of the transmitting power
level to high or low.
a. In normal mode,press the MODE button 2 times,the
HI/LO icon will display and start blinking on the LCD
screen.
b. Press the CH (UP) OR (DOWN) button to select
your preferred mode.
c. Press the LOCK button,you will hear 2 beeps and return
to standby mode.
4.4 Setting the VOX (Voice Activated) Mode
In VOX mode,the PMR will transmit a signal only when it is
activated by your voice or other sounds around you.The
unit will transmit for a further for 1 second even if you stop
talking.
a. Press the MODE button 3 times,the (VOX) icon will
start blinking on the LCD Screen.
b. Press the CH (UP) or (DOWN) button to select to
ON or OFF mode.
c. Press the LOCK (Enter) button to confirm your selection
and return to the normal mode.
3.3 Receiving a Call
The unit is continuously in the Receive mode when the unit
is turned ON and not transmitting.When a signal is received
on the current channel,the RX icon will be displayed on
the LCD Screen.
Note: VOX operation is not recommended if the PMR will be used
in a noisy or windy environment.
4.4.1 Setting the VOX (Voice Activated) Sensitivity
To set the VOX sensitivity level;
a. Press the MODE button 4 times,LE will be displayed on
LCD Screen and the (VOX) icon will start blinking.
b. Press the CH (UP) or (DOWN) button to select
the VOX (1,2,3,4 or 5) sensitivity.
c. Press the LOCK (Enter) button to confirm your selection
and return to the normal mode.
4.5 Setting the Channel Scan
Channel scan performs searches for active signals in an
endless loop from channels 1 to 8.To turn ON;
a. Press the MODE button 5 times,the SC (SCAN) icon
and channel number will start flashing on the LCD
Screen.
b. Press the CH (UP) or (DOWN) button to activate
the channel scan mode.
c. The channel number on the LCD Screen changes
rapidly until an active signal is detected.(To deactivate
the channel scan mode,press the LOCK (Enter) button.
The LCD Screen will immediately return to the normal
mode with the previous channel setting.)
d. When an active signal (one of the 8 channels) is
detected,channel scan pauses on the active channel.
e. Press the LOCK (Enter) button to communicate with the
active signal channel,and the channel scan will be
deactivated.
Notes: = When the Channel Scan is activated,the VOX
function will be temporarily disabled until the
Channel Scan function is turned OFF.
= The sub-code (CTC) is always 00 during Channel
scan.If any signal is received the unit locks on to that
channel for 5 seconds and is set to the last scanned
channel.
4.6 Setting the Sub Channel Scan
Sub Channel scan performs searches for active signals in an
endless loop from sub channels 1 to 38.To turn ON;
a. Press the MODE button 6 times,the SC (SCAN) and
the CTCSS number icons will start flashing on the LCD
Screen.
b. Press the CH (UP) or (DOWN) button to activate
the sub channel scan mode.
c. The sub channel number on the LCD Screen changes
rapidly until an active signal is detected.(To deactivate
the channel scan mode,press the LOCK (Enter) button.
The LCD Screen will immediately return to the normal
mode with the previous sub channel setting.)
d. When an active signal (one of the 38 channels) is
detected,channel scan pauses on the active sub
channel.
e. Press the LOCK (Enter) button to communicate with the
active signal channel,and the sub channel scan will be
deactivated.
Note: The channel is always current during sub-code scan.If any
signal is received the unit locks on to that channel for 5
seconds and is set to the last scanned sub-code.
4.7 Setting the DW (Dual Watch)
This unit is capable of monitoring two channels (main
channel,and the DW channel) in the standby mode.To
activate the Dual watch mode;
a. In normal mode,press the MODE button 7 times,the
DW icon will be displayed and channel digit start
blinking on the LCD Screen.
b. Press the CH (UP) or (DOWN) button to select
the DW (dual watch) channel (1~8,the main channel).
c. Once Dual Watch is on,automatically scan the channel
that between 2 prefixed channel and the carrier stop on
either activated channel to receive.Dual Watch restarts
when the carrier disppears.
d. Press the LOCK (Enter) button to confirm your selection
and return to the normal mode.
In the normal mode,the LCD screen will alternately display
the Main and the DW channel numbers.Whereby the
CTCSS code is applicable,the user must set first the CTCSS
code number prior to setting the DW channel number.
Note: When the Dual Watch function is activated,the VOX
function will be temporarily disabled until the Dual Watch
mode is turned OFF.

4.11 Setting the Stop-Watch
a. In normal mode,press the MODE button 11 times,the
(Stop-watch icon) and the Channel icon will be blinking
on the LCD Screen.
b. Press the CH (UP) button the timer start counting on
the LCD Screen.
c. Press the CH (DOWN) button to stop the timer from
counting.Pressing the (DOWN) button again to reset
the timer display back to zero.
d. Press the LOCK button to return to the normal mode.
Note: The PMR transmit and Receive function will still operate
even if the Stop-watch function is in operation.
5.Auxiliary Features
5.1 Key Lock
Apart from Call,Monitor and PTT button,all other buttons are
locked.An alert tone will be heard when any one of these
buttons is pressed.
a.To activate the Key Lock feature,press and hold the
LOCK button for 2 seconds.The (Lock) icon will
display on the LCD Screen.
b.To deactivate the Key Lock feature,press and hold the
LOCK button again for 2 seconds.The (Lock) icon
will disappear on the LCD Screen.
4.8 Changing the Call-Ring tone
You can use the Call-Ring tones to alert the other user/s or
to identify yourself.The PMR is equipped with 5 different
types of Call-Ring tones.To change the Call-Ring tone
setting,in normal modes;
a. Press the MODE button 8 times,the (Call-Ring tone
icon) will be displayed on the LCD Screen and the
current Call-Ring tone number will start blinking.
b. While the Call-Ring tone icon is blinking,press the CH
(UP) or (DOWN) button to change the setting.A
respective Call-Ring tone sound will be played when
changing from one tone to another.
c. Press the LOCK (Enter) button to confirm your selection
and return to the normal mode.
4.8.1 Sending a Call-Ring tone
With the PMR in normal mode,press the CALL button.The
microphone will be muted and the unit will transmit the
current Call-Ring tone to other users set to the same
Channel and CTCSS code.
4.9 Setting the Roger Tone Mode
a. Press the MODE button 9 times,the R icon will start
blinking on the LCD Screen.
b. Press the CH (UP) or (DOWN) button to select to
ON or OFF mode.
c. Press the LOCK (Enter) button to confirm your selection
and return to the normal mode.
Note: If Roger tone is ON R icon will be on standby mode.
4.10 Setting the Key Tone Mode
a. Press the MODE button 10 times,the icon will start
blinking on the LCD Screen.
b. Press the CH (UP) or (DOWN) button to select to
ON or OFF mode.
c. Press the LOCK (Enter) button to confirm your selection
and return to the normal mode.
Note: If key tone is on icon will be displayed on standby
mode.If key tone off,set volume to max or min will alarm
(two beeps).
5.2 LCD Screen Back Light
a. When the unit is powerd ON,the LCD Screen back light
will illuminate for 10 seconds.
b. When button being pressed once,the LCD Screen
back light will illuminate for 10 seconds.
5.3 Microphone/Earphone Jack
The PMR is equipped with an auxiliary microphone and
earphone jack (located at the upper side near the
antenna).The headset is optional .When using the headset
the VOX mode is possible too (therefore it is a real
handsfree function - no push to talk needed).
5.4 Battery LO Indicator
When power is low level, bA Lo icon will be displayed on
the LCD screen.
Important: Charge the unit for 10~14 hours.

WARNING: Using battery
1. The PMR units operate with 1x3.7V Lithium rechargeable battery
pack.
2. Rechargeable battery pack should not be thrown with domestic
rubbish.You may hand them in at your nearest collection point.
Troubleshooting Guide
SYMPTOM
No power.
Reception is
weak.
Cannot change
CTCSS sub-
channels.
Range is limited.
Sound distortion
problems.
No communication
SOLUTION
=Check the battery pack is installed properly.
=The battery may be weak.
=Replace the old battery pack with a new one.
=Press the VOL (UP) button to increase the
receiver volume level.
=The receiving signal may be weak and/or out
of range.
=If this happens press the (Monitor) button.
=Key lock mode must be deactivated if the Key
lock icon is displayed on the LCD Screen.
=To change CTCSS sub-channels,press the MODE
button once,the CTCSS icon blinks on the LCD
Screen.
=Press the (UP) or (DOWN) buttons to
change the CTCSS sub-channels.
=Batteries may be weak.
=Battery may be weak.
=Replace with new battery pack if LCD shows
bALO.
=Check the TX Power H/L setting. See the
"Effective Range" diagram.
=The maximum range will vary depending on
terrain and environment.
=Open fields provide the maximum range,while
steel/concrete structures, heavy foliage,and
use in buildings and in vehicles may limit the
range significantly.
=Wearing the radio close to the body,such as
in a pocket or on a belt,will decrease range;
change the location of the radio.
=If you are transmitting,speak in a normal tone
of voice, 5 cm away from the Mic
(microphone).
=If you are receiving, lower the volume to a
comfortable level.
=Radios too close. Radios must be at least 2
meters apart; increase your distance.
=Radios too far apart.Obstacles interfere with
transmission.Talk range is up to 10 Km (High
power),5 Km (Low power) in clear unobstructed
conditions.
=Check the channel setting.Both the Transmitting
and Receiving PMR units should have the same
channel to communicate.
=Check the CTCSS code setting. Both the
Transmitting and Receiving PMR units should
have the same CTCSS code setting.
Range Slope
Optimum (open area) (1)
Heavily built up area (3)
Medium ground based
obstruction (2)
0 Range (Km) 10
Signal Strength
Specifications:
Channels Available 8 Channels
CTCSS Sub-channel 38 for each Channel
Output Power (TX) 0.5W
Range Up to 10 Kms. (high) / 5 Kms. (Low)
NOTE: The maximum transmission range will vary depending on terrain
and environment.
CTCSS ( Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) Frequency Table.
CHANNEL TABLE
1
2
3
4
446.00625
446.01875
446.03125
446.04375
CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz)
5
6
7
8
446.05625
446.06875
446.08125
446.09375
Note: This radio cannot transmit or receive calls while the unit is charging.
The Transmission range will be affected as shown in the above diagram.
The transmitting range typical values for different environment
conditions will be (1) 10 km (2) 5 km (3) 1 km.It should be remembered
that these are only guide values as actual achieved distances will be
dependent on the environment and terrain.
Range Check
The Transmission range of the product is dependent on the environment
terrain where it is being used,the following diagram attempts to guide
the user on the sort of performance to expect for everyday use.
Effective Range