maxell RAD-2 2 Way Walkie Talkie Radio User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Maxell
Table of Contents
RAD-2 2 Way Walkie Talkie Radio
User
Manual
MODEL: RAD-2
USER’S MANUAL
USER INSTRUCTIONS
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions for use
This set includes 2 walkie-talkie units: these are communication devices which
operate on mobile radio frequencies. They come with 8/20/22 (option) channels
as well as a backlit LCD screen, enabling you to communicate over several
kilometers free-of-charge (up to 3 km in open areas)
NOTE: Please read these user instructions carefully before using the equipment
and retain for future consultation.
SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS
If you carry any kind of personal medical device, consult a doctor before use.
To avoid the risk of burns, do not use the device if the antenna is damaged in
any way.
Do not use the device in a potentially explosive setting (e.g. around petrol
pumps, on the lower deck of a boat, around fuel storage installations, or
chemical products).
If travelling in a car or by bike, stop before using the device.
Switch the device if on an airplane or in a hospital.
Never use the device in close proximity to a radio to avoid interference.
Remove the batteries if the device is not in use for an extended period of
time.
Never mix used and new batteries.
Position the transmitter and antenna at least 5cm from your face. Direct the
antenna upwards and speak normally.
Clean the device with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of cleaning agents and
solvents.
Do not modify the device in any way. In the event of damage, ensure that the
device is checked by qualied professional.
The device cannot be used to contact the emergency services.
ITEM DESCRIPTION(Pic 01,02)
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Antenna
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RX icon -displayed when receiving
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TX icon -displayed when transmitting
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Volume level indicator
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Adjustor button Up( ) s. Continued reception (MON)
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On /of button( )
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Adjustor button Down( )
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Earphone socket
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Loud speaker
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Microphone
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Menu: Enter the menu settings
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Call button(CALL)
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Keypad lock indicator
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Battery level indicator
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Push to talk(TALK)button
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VOX indication
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Scanning indication:
Displayed during scan mode -
Channel menu item indication
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CTCSS/Menu option-value
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Lamp Button
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Scan Button
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Lamp
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Belt attachment clip
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Belt attachment
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Batteries (not supplied)
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Battery compartment
BEFORE USE (Pic 02)
To insert batteries into the devices, first remove the belt attachment, lift
the attachment clip (23) and press the belt attachment upwards (24).
Open the battery compartment (26) and insert AAA batteries (25) (not
supplied), ensuring that the poles are correctly aligned. Then close the lid.
USING THE WALKIE TALKIE:
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Turning the device on/of: To turn the devices on or of, hold down the on/of button (6) for 3 seconds a BEEP sound will be played to conrm.
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Adjusting the volume:
To increase the volume, press the Up-adjustor button▲(4) and press the Down ▼ (7) button to decrease volume.
Note: The volume level (3 )is displayed on the screen. -
Battery Charge Level/Low Battery Indication:
The battery charge level is indicated by the number of squares present inside the battery icon on the LCD Screen.
Battery Full
Battery 2/3 charged
Battery 1/3 charged
Battery empty
When the battery charge level is low, the battery icon will fiash and a beep will be heard to indicate that the batteries need to be replaced or recharged. -
Receiving/transmitting communications:
The devices are in “Reception” mode when lit up, i.e. they are ready to receive a call or sound transmitted on the activated frequency.
When you press the Call tone button (I2) the devices switch to “Transmission” mode. You are then transmitting a sound signal to the other device.
To send a voice message, press the TALK button (15) and speak into the microphone (10). Continue to press the button until you have finished transmitting your message.
Hold the microphone a minimum of 5cm from your face.
Note: -The other device must be set to the same channel and have set the same CTCSS code (see point 7).
When the transmission is complete and the TALK button (15) is no longer held down, the other device will emit a sound (BEEP) to indicate that this device is ready to transmit. -
Changing Channels:
Press the MENU button (11) once, the current channel number will ash on the display.
Press the ▲ button (4) or the ▼ button (7) to change the channel.
Press the TALK-button (15) to conrm and return to stand-by mode.
Note: If no button is pressed within 15 seconds while setting, the unit will return to standby. -
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System):
License free radio’s operating on the 400-470MHz frequency band Like the Twintalker, has 8/20/22 available radio channels. If there are many radio users in your neighborhood, there is a chance that some of these users are operating on the same radio channel.
To prevent reception of signals from other users, sub-channels have been integrated.
Two radio’s will only be able to communicate with each other when they are operating on the same radio channel and when they have selected exactly the same sub- channel. There are two kind of sub-channels:
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System(CTCSS)
When using CTCSS, a low frequency tone (between 67 and 250Hz) will be transmitted along with the voice signal. There are 99 available tones to choose from. You are free to choose one of these 99 available tones. Due to ltering, these tones will generally not be audible so they will not disturb the communication. -
CTCSS:
• Press the MENU-button (11) twice: The current CTCSS code fiashes on the display.
• Press the ▲ button (4) or the ▼ button (7) to change to another code.
• Press the TALK-button(15) to conrm and return to stand-by mode.
Note: To disable CTCSS, select code “OFF” for CTCSS in the menu. When the entry is conrmed, “OFF” will be displayed. -
Monitor:
You can use the monitor feature to check for weaker signals in the current channel.
• Press and hold the MoN-button to activate channel monitoring.
• Release the MoN-button to stop channel monitoring.
Note: During channel monitoring the receiver circuit in the radios will not hear CTCSS codes. -
VOX Selection:
The radio is capable of voice activated (VOX) transmission. In VOX mode, the radio will transmit a signal when it is activated by your voice or other sound around you VOX operation is not recommended if you plan to use your radio in a noisy or windy environment.
Note: VOX mode will be overridden when you press the TALK-button (15)
• Press the MENU-button(11) three times, the current VOX setting fiashes on the display and the VOX icon is displayed.
• Press ▲ button (4) to set the VOX sensitivity level between 1 and 3 (level 3 is the most sensitive level).
•Press ▼ button (7) until “OF” appears on the display, to turn VOX OFF.
• Press the TALK-button (15) to conrm and return to stand-by mode. -
Scanning for an active radio channel:
• Press the SCAN-button (21):The “Scan” function indicator (17) will appear on the screen and the channel (18) will scan continuously from 1 to 8 /20/22
• Press the -button (7) to start the channels can from 8/20/22 to 1. Once an active channel is found, the scanning will stop and you can listen to the transmission.
When the transmission on the found channel stops, the scanning will resume automatically.
Note: If you press the TALK button (15) while listening to a found channel, the radios will go back to stand-by mode on the found channel. -
Call Tones:
A call tone will alert others that you want to start talking.
11.1 Setting the Call Tone
The Twintalker has 10 call tones.
• Press the MENU-button (11) four times, “CA” is displayed and the current call tone will be fiashing.
• Press the ▲ button (4) or the ▼ button (7) to change to another Call Tone.
• Press the TALK-button (15) to conrm and return to standby Mode.
11.2 Sending a call Tone
• Press the CALL-button (12) briey. The call tone will be transmitted on the set channel. -
Key-Tone On/Off:
When a button is pressed, the unit will beep briey.
To set the key-tone:
• Press the MENU-button (11) ve times. “to” will be displayed.
• Press ▲ to enable (ON) or ▼ disable the Key Tones (OFF)
• Press the TALK-button (15) to conrm your selection and return to standby mode. -
Roger Beep On/Off:
After the TALK button is released, the unit will send out a roger beep to conrm that you have stopped talking.
To set the Roger Beep:
• Press the MENU-button (11) six times. “ro” will be displayed.
• Press ▲ to enable (ON) or ▼ disable the Roger Beep (OFF).
• Press the TALK-button (15) to conrm your selection and return to standby mode. -
Button Lock:
• Press and hold the Menu-button (11) for two seconds to activate the Button lock mode. The button lock icon is displayed on the LCD Screen.
• Press and hold the Menu-button (11) again for two seconds deactivate button lock.
Note: The PTT-button (15), the Call-button (12). MON-button(5), Lamp button (20), and the on/off button (6), will still be functional when the Button Lock is activated. -
Display back light:
To activate the backlight of the LCD display, press any button except the Power button.
The LCD backlight will light up for 5 seconds. -
Earpiece connection
The Twintalker can be used with the included earpiece.
The connector is located on the upper side of the unit (8).
Insert the earpiece plug into the connector (2.5mm jack).
The small button on the earpiece has the same function as the TALK button (15) on the unit.
When you use the Talk-button (15) from the Earpiece, you must also use the microphone from the earpiece to talk into.
Note: Do not connect other earpieces. This may damage your device -
Battery saving function:
When the device has not been used for seconds, the economy mode is automatically activated. This does not aect the reception of transmissions and the standard mode is automatically reactivated as soon as a signal is detected. -
BUILT-IN FLASH LIGHT
As an added feature, your radio has built-in fiashlight that can be used in sending light signals or for your lighting needs.
Technical specifications
| Channels | 8/20/2022 |
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| Sub-code | CTCSS 99 |
| Frequency | 400-470MHz |
| Range | Up to 3 Km (Open field) |
| Battery | 4XAAA |
| Transmission Power | ＜= 500mW ERP |
| Modulation Type | FM-F3E |
| Channel spacing | 12,5/25kHz |
| Duo Charger adapter | Output: 7, 5 VDC/350MA |
Disposal of Old Electrical Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European
Union and other European countries with separate collection systems).
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product
shall not be treated as household waste, instead it shall be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise occur sue to inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office or your household waste disposal
service.
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