KETELESE T1 22 Channel FRS Two Way Radio Instruction Manual

KETELESE T1 22 Channel FRS Two-Way Radio

Main Features

• Frequency: 462.5500-462.7250, 467.5625-467.7125 MHz
• High/Low TX Power configured to designated channels
• 22 channels
• 121 codes (38 CTCSS & 83 CDCSS)
• Group function
• 3 VOX levels
• 10 Call tones
• Monitor
• Scan
• Key lock function
• 1100mAh Li-Polymer Battery
• Flashlight
• NOAA & Weather Alert

Overview

The radio has the following components:

1. LCD display
2. Earphone & Charger Jack
3. Push-To-Talk (PTT) key
4. Up / Monitor key
5. Down / Scan key
6. Power / Volume Knob
7. Group key
8. Menu / WX key
9. Call Tone / Key-Lock key
10. Microphone
11. Speaker
12. Antenna
13. Flashlight LED
14. Flashlight key

The LCD display has various icons to indicate the status of the radio:

1. Receiving status
2. Transmitting status
3. Main Channel
4. Group Channel
5. VOX (Voice-activated TX)
6. Weather Receiver
7. Battery Level
8. Channel Number
9. CTCSS/CDCSS Code Number
10. High TX Power
11. Low TX Power
12. Key Lock
13. Key Beep
14. Channel Scan
15. Monitor
16. Sound off

Product Usage Instructions

• General Operations
  To install or remove the Belt Clip:

• Installing Belt Clip
  Slide the Belt clip into the slot. A click sound indicates the Belt Clip is locked into position.

• Removing Belt Clip
  Push the latch of belt clip in. While pushing the belt clip latch, push up the belt clip at the same time.

• Removing Battery Door
  Press the part with a triangle position to remove the battery door.

• The battery on First Use
  Since batteries leave the factory without a full charge, please charge the new batteries before using them. Under normal circumstances, the battery on first use needs 5 hours of charging. When you find out the battery is low, it is required to charge or replace it.

Safety Precautions

1. Do not Disassemble.
2. Do not dispose of the batteries in the fire.
3. Do not dispose of the batteries as household wastes, and it must be collected and treated properly.
4. Do not charge or charge the battery in a hazardous location.
5. Do not short-circuit the terminals.

Extension of Battery life

1. The performance of the battery will be reduced when the temperature drops below 0. In cold weather, it is advised to spare another battery for emergencies. Please do not dispose of the cold batteries that cannot work at low temperatures but may be usable at room temperature.
2. It may affect the normal use or charge of the battery if it is covered with dust. Please clean the battery with a dry cloth before loading or charging it.

Charging Batteries
When the Battery level is low, that is the icon / you need to charge the battery with the enclosed type-C Y-cable.
Charging with AC/DC Adaptor
Plug one end of the cable into the type-C socket on the right side of the radio and the other end into an adaptor then plug into the socket. The LCD Battery Icon will flash. Each adaptor can connect 2 pcs of radio for charging. To charge fully from empty require about 5 hours.

Main Features

• Frequency: 462.5500～462.7250, 467.5625 ~ 467.7125 MHz
• High/Low TX Power configured to designated channels
• 22 channels
• 121 codes (38 CTCSS & 83 CDCSS)
• Group function
• 3 VOX levels
• 10 Call tones
• Monitor
• Scan
• Key lock function
• 1100mAh Li-Polymer Battery
• Flashlight
• NOAA & Weather Alert

Overview

1. LCD display
2. Earphone & Charger Jack
3. Push-To-Talk (PTT) key
4. Up / Monitor key
5. Down / Scan key
6. Power / Volume Knob
7. Group key
8. Menu / WX key
9. Call Tone /Key-Lock key
10. Microphone
11. Speaker
12. Antenna
13. Flashlight LED
14. Flashlight key

LCD Display Icons

1. Receiving status
2. Transmitting status
3. Main Channel
4. Group Channel
5. VOX (Voice-activated TX)
6. Weather Receiver
7. Battery Level
8. Channel Number
9. CTCSS/CDCSS Code Number: High TX Power
10. Low TX Power
11. Key Lock
12. Key Beep
13. Channel Scan
14. Monitor
15. Sound off

GENERAL OPERATIONS

Install / Removing Belt Clip Installing Belt Clip

• Slide the Belt clip into the slot. A “click” sound indicates the Belt Clip is locked into position. Removing Belt Clip
• Push the latch of the belt clip in
• While pushing the belt clip latch, push up the belt clip at the same time Remove the Battery Door
• Press the part with a triangle position to remove the battery door.

The battery on First Use
Since batteries leave the factory without full charging, please charge the new batteries before using them. Under normal circumstances, the battery on first use needs 5 hours of charging. When you find out the battery is low, it is required to charge or replace it.
Safety Precautions

1. Do not Disassemble.
2. Do not dispose of the batteries in the fire.
3. Do not dispose of the batteries as household wastes, and they must be collected and treated properly.
4. Do not charge or charge the battery in a hazardous location.
5. Do not short-circuit the terminals.

Notes:

1. When charging, the temperature should be between 5°C -40 °C otherwise it may cause leakage or even damage the battery.
2. Please shut down the transceiver with the battery loaded before charging it. The use of the transceiver while charging is ongoing will affect normal battery charging.
3. Do not charge the battery when it is wet. You should dry first in order to avoid any danger.
4. If the battery’s usage time is very short even when it has been charged in the completely correct way, it can be concluded that the battery life is due and should be replaced by a new one.

Extension of Battery life

1. The performance of the battery will be reduced when the temperature drops below 0°C. In cold weather, it is advised to spare another battery for emergencies. Please do not dispose of the cold batteries that can not work at low temperatures but may be usable at room temperature.
2. It may affect the normal use or charge of the battery, if it is covered with dust. Please clean the battery with dry cloth before loading or charging it.

Knowledge about Battery Storage

1.  Since the battery will self-discharge, please do charge it fully before putting it aside so as to prevent damages caused by over-discharge.
2. Please fully charge the battery after long time of storage, in order to avoid the reduction of the battery capacity resulting from over-discharge. It is proposed for lithium-ion / lithium-polymer batteries to be filled in every 6 months of storage.
3. Please pay attention to the humidity of the battery storage environment. Batteries are supposed to be stored in an environment of room temperature, cool and dry air, to reduce the self-discharge.

CHARGING BATTERIES
When the “Battery level is low, that is the icon P you need to charge the battery with the enclosed type-CY cable.
Charging with AC/DC adaptor

• Plug one end of the cable into the type-C socket on the right side of the radio and other end into an adaptor then plug into the socket.
• The LCD “Battery” Icon will flash.
• Each adaptor can connect 2 pcs of radio for charging
• To charge fully from empty require about 5 hours
• After charged, unplug the adaptor from the socket

WARNING

• To avoid damage to the radio use only original accessories.
• The radio will be slightly warm during charging.

GENERAL OPERATIONS

TRANSMITTING RANGE

• The talk range depends on the environment and terrain. It will reach (up to about 5km) in wide open spaces, without obstructions such as hills or buildings. Don’t try to use two units that are less than 1.5m (5 feet) apart. If you do, you may experience interference.

POWER ON/OFF

• Rotate the PWR/VOL control knob clockwise until a” ka-ka “sound is heard to turn on the power. When you receive calls,the knob provides you the ability to change the volume for your listening habits. When shutting down the radio, you need to rotate it counterclockwise a “ka-ka” sound is heard.

MAKING COMMUNICATIONS

• The radio has 22 main frequencies and 121 CTCSS/CDCSS codes. You can communicate with any other user who is using the same combinations, providing they are within range.

SPEAK TO OTHER RADIO

• Press & hold the PTT key, LCD TX icon indicating the radio is transmitting.
• Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone 2.5 cm from your mouth and then speak.
• When you finish speaking, release the PTT key.

LISTEN TO OTHER RADIO

• The radio will automatically sound received a signal from the other radio with the same channel and code, and meanwhile, LCD shows the icon RX
• When you press the PTT key, you can’t listen to other radios. Make sure you do not press PTT key for listening.
• Adjust volume control if necessary.

GROUP FUNCTION

( Dual Channel Standby and Either of Dual Channels Transmitting)
The function enables the radios to monitor two channels at the same time in standby mode and transmit on either of two channels at a time. The two channels that we call PTT-Channel and Group-channel respectively can be set in Menu. When the radio detects a signal on Group channel, it will automatically sound the received signal with LCD showing the GR icon, Group channel number, and associated code number. When you want to talk to a group of people that have their radios set Group Channel number and associated code number to be the same as yours, just do the following.

• Press & hold the GROUP key, LCD displays TX and GR icons, indicating the radio is transmitting on the Group channel.
• Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone 2.5 cm from your mouth and then speak.
• When you finish speaking, release the GROUP key.

SENDING CALL TONE
You can use 1 of 10 different “Call Tones” to get attention of other user on the same channel with same code.

The function is useful to check for activity on the main channel before you talk. When you find the main channel busy, you can change the main channel number to a clear one. Moreover, it also can be handy for the user to verify the volume level of the radio when the radio is not receiving. You can adjust the volume, if necessary.

MICROPHONE / EARPHONE JACK
The unit is equipped with a microphone / Earphone jack located at the right side. You can use an optional earphone (included) for hands-free function.

FLASHLIGHT FUNCTION

To use the flashlight function

• When the flashlight is not illuminating, press the Flashlight key once to turn and keep it on.
• When the flashlight is illuminating, press the Flashlight key to turn it off.

MENU OPERATIONS
Press Menu key once to firstly enter main channel selection from the main screen, press again for next function selection etc. The menu operation flow chart is as follows

CTCSS/CODE FUNCTION
This function can help you select your group (38 CTCSS /83 CDCSS codes) of users on the same channel. Only the users with the same CTCSS/CDCSS code can listen and talk to each other. Please note that selecting a CICSS/CDCSS code does not assure total privacy.

SELECT THE GROUP MAIN CHANNEL
This function enables the radio to dual-channel standby. The two-way radio can monitor 2 channels at the same time and is able to transmit on the secondary channel by simply pressing the GROUP button.
NOTE: The default GROUP number is 29, you can set your own group number and code:

VOX (Hands-Free Function)
The unit has a built-in Voice Activated Circuit (VOX) function. You can enjoy talking and listening without pressing the PTT key. To have better performance, you can use this function with the external earphone optional accessories

KEY BEEP

WEATHER RECEIVER (WX) FUNCTION
The radio has the capability to tune in to broadcasts by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio and Environment Canada Weather Radio. You can listen to a weather channel or set your radio to alert you to emergency weather broadcasts that interrupt routine broadcasts. When you listen to a weather channel, you cannot use your radio in scan mode or for two-way communications.

Setting the WX Alert
The radio can be set to respond to NOAA Weather Radion emergency messages. A special alarm tone sounds an alert and turns on the WX to give you immediate weather and emergency information

After the WX mode is activated either manually or by receiving an alert, if no keys are pressed for 5 minutes, the WX mode will automatically revert back to two-way radio mode. If you turn on the WX alert function and return to two-way radio mode, the LCD will display the icon on the main screen, which means the WX alert function has been activated and the radio can detect the weather channel signal and two-way radio channel signal at the same time.

FRS Channel Configuration Chart

CH. No.| Frequency (MHz)| Default

Associated Code No.

| TX Power Level| CH. No.| Frequency (MHz)| Default

Associated Code No.

| TX Power Level
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1| 462.5625| 1| High| 12| 467.6625| 1| Low
2| 462.5875| 1| High| 13| 467.6875| 1| Low
3| 462.6125| 1| High| 14| 467.7125| 1| Low
4| 462.6375| 1| High| 15| 462.5500| 1| High
5| 462.6625| 1| High| 16| 462.5750| 1| High
6| 462.6875| 1| High| 17| 462.6000| 1| High
7| 462.7125| 1| High| 18| 462.6250| 1| High
8| 467.5625| 1| Low| 19| 462.6500| 1| High
9| 467.5875| 1| Low| 20| 462.6750| 1| High
10| 467.6125| 1| Low| 21| 462.7000| 1| High
11| 467.6375| 1| Low| 22| 462.7250| 1| High

NOAA Weather (WX) Channel Frequency Chart

Weather Channel No.| Frequency (MHz)| Weather Channel

No.

| Frequency (MHz)| Weather Channel

No.

| Frequency (MHz)| Weather Channel

No.

| Frequency (MHz)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
WX1| 162.550| WX4| 162.425| WX7| 162.525| WX10| 161.750
WX2| 162.400| WX5| 162.450| WX8| 161.650| WX11| 162.000
WX3| 162.475| WX6| 162.500| WX9| 161.775| |

CTCSS Code Frequency Chart

Code

No.

| Freq.

(Hz)

| Code

No.

| Freq.

(Hz)

| Code

No.

| Freq.

(Hz)

| Code

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(Hz)

| Code

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(Hz)

| Code

No.

| Freq.

(Hz)

| Code

No.

| Freq.

(Hz)

| Code

No.

| Freq.

(Hz)

---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1| 67.0| 8| 88.5| 15| 110.9| 22| 141.3| 29| 179.9| 36| 233.6| | | |
2| 71.9| 9| 91.5| 16| 114.8| 23| 146.2| 30| 186.2| 37| 241.8| | | |
3| 74.4| 10| 94.8| 17| 118.8| 24| 151.4| 31| 192.8| 38| 250.3| | |
4| 77.0| 11| 97.4| 18| 123.0| 25| 156.7| 32| 203.5| | |
5| 79.7| 12| 100.0| 19| 127.3| 26| 162.2| 33| 210.7| | | |
6| 82.5| 13| 103.5| 20| 131.8| 27| 167.9| 34| 218.1| | | |
7| 85.4| 14| 107.2| 21| 136.5| 28| 173.8| 35| 225.7| | | |

CDCSS Octal Code Chart

Code

No.

| OCT

Code

| Code

No.

| OCT

Code

| Code

No.

| OCT

Code

| Code

No.

| OCT

Code

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| OCT

Code

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No.

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Code

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No.

| OCT

Code

| Code

No.

| OCT

Code

---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
39| 023| 52| 074| 65| 165| 78| 271| 91| 413| 104| 565| 117| 731| |
40| 025| 53| 114| 66| 172| 79| 306| 92| 423| 105| 606| 118| 732| |
41| 026| 54| 115| 67| 174| 80| 311| 93| 431| 106| 612| 119| 734| |
42| 031| 55| 116| 68| 205| 81| 315| 94| 432| 107| 624| 120| 743| |
43| 032| 56| 125| 69| 223| 82| 331| 95| 445| 108| 627| 121| 754| |
44| 043| 57| 131| 70| 226| 83| 343| 96| 464| 109| 631| | | |
45| 047| 58| 132| 71| 243| 84| 346| 97| 465| 110| 632| | | |
46| 051| 59| 134| 72| 244| 85| 351| 98| 466| 111| 654| | | |
47| 054| 60| 143| 73| 245| 86| 364| 99| 503| 112| 662| | | |
48| 065| 61| 152| 74| 251| 87| 365| 100| 506| 113| 664| | | |
49| 071| 62| 155| 75| 261| 88| 371| 101| 516| 114| 703| | | |
50| 072| 63| 156| 76| 263| 89| 411| 102| 532| 115| 712| | | |
51| 073| 64| 162| 77| 265| 90| 412| 103| 546| 116| 723| | | |

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Compliance with RF Exposure Standards Your KETELESE radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode.
MARINETTINIEGET
This two-way radio is designed, manufactured, and tested to comply with all applicable national and international regulations for human exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic energy.
Class B Digital Device
This radio has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device which pursuant to part 15 of 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 the 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.

Acoustic Safety
Exposure to loud noises from any source for extended periods of time may temporarily or permanently affect your hearing. The louder the volume of the radio, the sooner your hearing will be affected. Hearing damage from loud noise is sometimes undetectable at first, and can have a cumulative effect.

To protect your hearing, follow these precautions:

• 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 putting on a headset or headphones
• Limit the amount of time you use a headset or headphones at high volume.
• When using the radio without a headset or headphones, do not place the speaker of the radio directly against your ear.

Medical Devices

If you use a personal medical device, such as a pacemaker or hearing aid, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

cautious: ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits, and always adhere to the following CAUTION guidelines:

• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna, as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacture 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 (“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” shows on LCD. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the ” PTT” switch.
• ALWAYS Use KETELESE-authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc). The use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. Body-worn operations are restricted to belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories that have no metallic component in the assembly. To provide the recipients of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 25cm from mouth, and slightly off to one side. The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates within the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.

Electromagnetic

Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your KETELESE radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause inference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference. Turn off the radio in an area 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. 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
2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Any Changes expressly or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This radio complies with IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for General population/ uncontrolled R exposure environment at operating duty factors of up to 50% and is authorized by the FCC for uncontrolled use only.

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