RETEVIS RB66 Mobile Radio User Manual

RB66
Mobile Radio USER’S MANUAL

RB66 Mobile Radio

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Warning

• Please read this manual carefully before using this radio.
• Please do not communicate or charge this radio in flammable, explosive and area which radio communication is prohibited (such as oil station, gas station, airport etc.)
• Please do not operate this radio without license in govemment laws banned areas
• Please make sure this radio avoids the sunshine, and avoids to put it near any heating device.
• Please make sure this radio avoids any dusty, humid and water splashed place, and also to put it near any heating device.
• If radio smells or smokes, please remove the battery pack from radio at once, and then please contact your nearest distributor.
• The repair job of this radio is in the charge of professionals & technical’s, self-disassembly is prohibited.

Notes of charging

• Please use the charger matching this model to charge.

• When charging, it is recommended to turn off the radio first.

• In order to get the best battery performance, please charge for at least 5 hours for the first time.

• Please do not charge the battery for a long time, otherwise the service life of the battery will be shortened. When the battery is fully charged, please stop charging in time.

• The charger is only charged for this radio battery, please do not charge other battery, otherwise it will cause damage to the charger and battery.

• After the battery is fully charged, please place it in a cool, dry place.
  Please do not get close to fire or expose to sunlight, otherwise there will be a safety hazard.

• During the radio charging, it is not recommended to transmit.

• During the radio charging , the battery will be slightly hot, which is normal.

Radio introduction

Charging mode

When the radio is used the Type-C charging cable to charge, the radio indicator is red, and green when fully charged.
When the radio is charged by charging base, the red light on the charging base means charging, and the green light means the battery is fully charged.

Function operation

1. Function and operation
1.1Turn on/off
Rotate the volume switch clockwise and hear a “click” to indicate that the radio is turned on; turn the volume switch counterclockwise, and hear a “click” sound to indicate  that the radio is turned off.
1.2Programming
Programming needs to pass through the Type-C charging port.
1.3One-click copy CTC/DCS
Switch radio A to channel 1, turn off the radio, press and hold the channel + button to turn on the one-click copy function, the blue light will flash slowly when entering the  pairing; press radio B PTT to transmit, the radio A will make a beep when the signal is paired, the blue light flashes quickly, indicating that the copy CTC/DCS is successful,  and the current CTC/DCS will be saved, switch the channel, then radio A will copy the next CTC/DCS.
Note: This function is the function of intercommunication with other brand radios of same frequency. After the copy CTC/DCS is completed, please restart the radio,  otherwise it will consume power quickly.
1.4Wireless copy CTC/DCS
If you want to copy all the parameters of the radio A to multiple radios, turn all the radios (including the radio A) to channel 2 first, turn off these radios, then press and hold  the channel “+” to power on, the blue light flashes slowly (indicates that the wireless copy function is turned on), Press and hold the radio A PPT to transmit, after releasing,  the red light is on, and when the red light is off, it indicates that the copy is successful (restart the radios and the copy is successful).
Note: Wireless copy CTC/DCS is only possible when the radio has the same model and software version as the radio A.
1.5Alarm
Set the side button ” + / – ” of the radio as the remote alarm function in the software. Press and hold the side button ” + / – ” on the radio for three seconds to turn on the  emergency alarm function, and press the PTT button to turn off the alarm function during alarm. Local alarm + remote alarm 1.6Chinese/English voice broadcast channel  function The voice broadcast column of the software reads: None, Chinese, and English.
1.7VOX
The side button ” + / – ” of the radio is set to VOX in the software, long press and hold the side button ” + / – ” on the radio for three seconds to turn on the VOX  function, and long press the side button ” + / – ” again to turn off the VOX function.
Note: The higher the gain level of the VOX, the lower the volume required for VOX (the gain level can be selected from 0-9)
The longer the VOX delay, the longer the VOX exit time, (VOX delay is divided into 0.5/1/1.5/2/2.5/3s)
1.8 Scan
Set the side key ” + / – ” of the radio as the scan function in the software, long press the side key ” + / – ” on the radio for three seconds to turn on the scan function, and  long press the side key ” + / – ” again to close the Scan function.
1.9 Non-standard CTC/DCS
Non-standard CTC/DCS include analog sub-tone CT and digital sub-tone DCS Analog sub-tone CT can input any analog ctcss between 58-260HZ.
Digital sub-tone DCS can input any digital cdcss between DOOON-D777N and DO01I-D777I.
1.10 Channel Lock
Set the side key ” + / – ” of the radio as the channel lock function in the software, long press the side key ” + / – ” on the radio for three seconds to turn on the channel lock  function, and long press the side key ” + / – ” again to close the channel lock function.
1.11 Flashlight
Set the side key ” + / – ” of the radio as the flashlight function in the software. Press and hold the side key ” + / – ” for three seconds to turn on the flashlight function. Press  and hold the side key ” + / – ” again to turn it off.
1.12 Monitor
When setting the side button ” + / – ” of the radio to monitor in the software, press and hold the side button ” + / – ” on the radio for three seconds to turn on the monitor function.

Factory Setting

RB66 FRS

Technical Specification

ATTETION

| Before using this device, read this guide which contains important operating  instructions for safe usage
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• User instructions should accompany the device when transferred to other users.
• Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.

FCC Requirements:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.
• 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.

This radio is designed for and classified as “General population/ uncontrolled Use”
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.
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.

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.

Disposal
The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable  batteries) 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:
This product meets the applicable Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada technical specifications.
NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.

CE Requirements:
•(Simple EU declaration of conformity) Shenzhen Ysair Technology Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type is in compliance with the essential requirements and  other relevant provisions of EMC Directive
2014/30/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.

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 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:
This product meets the applicable Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada technical specifications.
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.
WARNING. Not suitable for children under 18 months.
Long cord/Long chain. Strangulation hazard.

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
  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.
  Batteries

• 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.

• BATTERY WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
  CHILDREN

• Store spare batteries securely

• If the battery compartment (if applicable) does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children

• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention

• Dispose of used batteries immediately and safely

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 the device 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

• 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

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.

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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References

• Retevis.com
• Retevis.com After-sale service - Retevis.com

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