albrecht PMR446 Tectalk Duo Instruction Manual

albrecht PMR446 Tectalk Duo

Product Information: Tectalk Duo

Specifications:

• Frequenzbereich: 16 (PMR446) / 6 (Freenet)
• Frequencies:
  • PMR446:
  • Kanal 1-8: 446,00625 MHz – 446,09375 MHz
  • Kanal 9-16: 446,10625 MHz – 446,19375 MHz
  • Freenet:
  • Kanal 21-26: 149,0250 MHz – 149,1125 MHz

Product Usage Instructions

Scope of Delivery

Remove all parts from the packaging and ensure the scope of delivery is complete.

First Steps

Before using the device, familiarize yourself with the operation and safety instructions in the manual. Insert the battery and fully charge the device before use.

Overview of the Radio

The device includes features such as a flashlight, programmable buttons, display, microphone, antenna, and more. Familiarize yourself with the functions of each component as outlined in the manual.

FAQ

Q: How can I troubleshoot communication issues with other users?

A: Ensure you are on the same channel and subchannel (CTCSS/DCS) as the other users. If the signal is weak, you may be too far apart; consider changing channels if interference persists.

Q: How do I activate the VOX function?

A: The VOX function can be activated or deactivated in the settings menu of the device. Refer to the manual for detailed instructions on accessing and adjusting VOX settings.

Scope of delivery

• Albrecht Tectalk Duo radio
• Desktop charger incl. mains adapter
• 2000 mAh battery
• Belt clip and wrist strap
• Instruction manual

First Steps

Firstly, remove all parts from the packaging and check that the scope of delivery is complete.
Before using the device for the first time, familiarise yourself with the operation and safety instructions in this manual.
Then insert the battery (see „4. Installing and changing the battery“ on page 23) and fully charge the device once (see „5. Charging the radio“ on page 23) before you start using it.

Overview of the radio

Buttons and functions

Keypad

3

4

| UP DOWN| Navigate menu / change channel
5| Numbers| Select channel / text entry Long press : Key lock

Function keys

9

| Programmable side button

Factory default:

Short press: Monitor function Long press: Channel scan

Display symbols

Headset connector
Connect the plug of the headset to the “Speaker / Mic” socket on the right- hand side of the radio; you can of course also connect any external microphones / earphones / headsets to the radio if they are equipped with a connector according to the “Kenwood” standard.

Note: The Tectalk Duo is not waterproof when using external accessories. Please make sure that the rubber cover of the accessory socket is closed if you are not using external accessories.

Headset connector

Connect the plug of the headset to the “Speaker / Mic” socket on the right- hand side of the radio; you can of course also connect any external microphones/earphones/headsets to the radio if they are equipped with a connector according to the “Kenwood” standard.

Note: The Tectalk Duo is not waterproof when using external accessories. Please make sure that the rubber cover of the accessory socket is closed if you are not using external accessories.

Charging the radio

Please fully charge the battery pack once before using the radio for the first time. You can charge the radio either via the desktop charger supplied or via an USB-C cable and a suitable USB power source. The fastest charging time is achieved with the stand charger.

1. Connect the mains adapter to a power outlet and connect it to the desktop charger.
2. Insert the radio into the desktop charger.
3. Ensure that the battery contacts are in good contact with the charging cradle. The LED on the desktop charger lights up red during the charging process.
4. The device should be fully charged after approx. 5 hours of charging. The LED indicator will now light up green.
   Alternatively, you can connect an USB-C cable directly to the battery, even if it is not inserted into the radio. The LED next to the USB-C socket indicates the charging status. Charging this way can take longer than in the desktop charger.

Sending and receiving

• When the radio is switched on, it is automatically in receive mode as long as you are not transmitting. When a radio message is received, the status indicator lights up green and the display shows “RX”. Adjust the volume using the rotary switch on the top of the device.
• To transmit, press and hold the corresponding PTT (transmit) button and speak into the microphone at normal volume and at a distance of approx. 5 cm. The status indicator lights up red during transmission. Release the PTT button at the end of your transmission.
• Two channels can be selected simultaneously. To transmit on the primary channel (upper entry in the display), press the PTT-1 button (display: TX1), to transmit on the secondary channel (lower entry in the display), press the PTT-2 button (display: TX2).

Channel selection
The radio has 16 PMR446 and 6 Freenet channels. Select the desired channel using the ▼/▲ buttons or directly using the keypad. The 6 Freenet channels are stored in memory locations 21 to 26.
Whether you are changing the primary or secondary channel is indicated by the arrow in the display. Switch between the two channels by pressing the EXIT button.

Main menu

Open the main menu with the MENU button to adjust the settings of the device. Navigate with the ▼/▲ buttons and confirm your selection with the MENU button. You can go back one menu level using the EXIT button.
The main menu contains the following submenus:

• Radio settings
• VOX function
• Device settings
• CTCSS and DCS settings
• Channel settings
• Language
• Version information
• Resetting the device to factory settings

1. Radio settings
   In this submenu, you can change settings for sending and receiving radio messages.

2. Squelch (SQL)
   The squelch can be set to 5 different levels.
   The squelch mutes the speaker when no signal is being received. If the squelch is set correctly, you will only hear noises during reception. If the squelch is set too low, you will constantly hear a slight hiss. If the level is set too high, weak radio transmissions will be suppressed.

3. Busy Channel Lockout
   When this function is activated, it is not possible to transmit on a channel if a sufficiently strong signal is already being received on this channel. This prevents accidental crosstalk, which would make both radio transmissions unintelligible.

4. Time out timer
   Here you can set a time after which a continuous radio message is automatically interrupted. This can prevent unintentional continuous transmission.

5. Mic gain
   You can set the microphone sensitivity here. A high sensitivity means that you have to speak less loudly and with less discipline directly into the device, but it also picks up more background noise. Reduce the microphone sensitivity in noisy environments.

6. Noise tail elimination
   If the noise tail suppression function is active, the radio suppresses the noise that usually occurs at the end of outgoing calls. We recommend leaving this function activated to increase the comfort of the recipient. If you wish to signal the end of a transmission, use the next menu item “Roger beep”.

7. Roger beep
   With the Roger beep function, a signal tone is automatically played and transmitted when the PTT button is released, signaling the end of the radio conversation to both parties.

8. VOX function
   The VOX function (voice operated exchange) is a hands-free system. If it is activated, the device transmits automatically once you speak into the microphone without you having to press the PTT button.

9. VOX switch
   The VOX function can be switched on and off here.

10. VOX sensitivity
    A higher VOX sensitivity means that voice transmission is triggered at a lower voice volume, but can more easily lead to continuous transmission in noisy environments.

11. VOX delay
    The VOX delay specifies how long you have to interrupt speaking before the transmission is stopped. A short delay ensures that the VOX function reacts more quickly, but can lead to unwanted interruptions in the transmission.

12. Settings
    You can adjust general settings for the device here.

13. Battery saving mode
    The battery saving mode extends the battery life of the device. Higher levels extend the runtime more, but incoming radio messages may be recognized with a slight delay.

14. Dual-channel monitoring
    If dual-channel monitoring is active, incoming radio messages are received on both set channels, otherwise only on the active channel. Using this function reduces the battery life.

15. SOS mode
    This setting determines whether the alarm siren should only be played locally by the radio using the SOS function, or whether it should also be transmitted on the active channel.

16. Scan mode
    The behavior of the channel scan can be configured here. In the “Time” setting, the scan remains on each channel with a signal for a short time and then continues. In the “Carrier” setting, the scan remains on each channel as long as a signal is received there. In the “Search” setting, the search ends when the first signal is found.

17. Backlight timer
    This setting determines how long the screen illumination and button illumination remains active when the device is not in use. Longer illumination times reduce the battery life.

18. Key tone
    You can switch the key tones on and off here.

19. Voice prompt
    You can switch the voice announcements on and off here.

20. Menu delay
    Here you can set the number of seconds of inactivity in the menu after which the device automatically returns to the main screen.

21. Side key setting short
    Select the desired function for a short press of the programmable side button. You can select the functions “Monitor”, “Scan” and “FM radio”.

22. Side key setting long
    Select the desired function for a long press of the programmable side button. You can select the functions “Monitor”, “Scan” and “FM radio”.

23. Automatic key lock
    Here you can configure the automatic key lock, which locks all keys on the front of the device after the set time. To deactivate the key lock, press and hold the ***** button.

24. CTCSS / DCS
    CTCSS and DCS are procedures for adding an inaudible sub-tone or code to the radio message. In addition, the device only reacts to incoming radio messages with the corresponding coding. This means that only users on the same channel with the same CTCSS / DCS configuration can talk to each other; other radio messages or users on the channel are muted.
    CTCCS / DCS is a procedure for a specific addressing of users. Please note that your radio transmissions may still interfere with or be interfered by other transmissions on the same channel. We therefore recommend activating the busy channel lockout (see 7.1.2 on page 25).
    CTCSS / DCS is not a safeguard or encryption against eavesdropping by others. All radio transmissions can be clearly received by any other radio device on the same channel.

25. CTCSS
    Configure the desired CTCSS tone for the currently active channel here. The display corresponds to the frequency of the subtone in Hertz.

26. DCS
    Configure the desired DCS code for the currently active channel here. The display corresponds to the code sequence used.

27. Channel settings

28. Channel name
    Here you can define an individual name for the current channel, which is displayed on the main screen. Use the number buttons to enter the name and confirm the change with the MENU button.

29. Language
    Choose the language of the menu and the voice prompts between German and English here.

30. Version information
    Displays the version number of the hardware and software.
    Reset to factory settings
    Here you can reset all device settings to the factory settings. This process must be confirmed once again with the MENU button after selection.

Additional functions

Additional functions of the radio can be accessed using the two special buttons on the left-hand side.
Two of the functions Monitor, Scan or FM radio can be assigned to the programmable side button (see 7.3.9 and 7.3.10 on page 26).

1. Monitor
   The monitor function deactivates the squelch temporarily, allowing you to hear all signals including noise. The monitor function is very helpful if you want to adjust the volume or receive weak signals, which would be suppressed by the squelch.

2. Scan
   The device automatically searches all channels for signals. The behavior when a signal is found depends on the “Scan mode” setting (see 7.3.4 on page 26).

3. FM radio
   When the FM radio is activated, you can set the desired frequency using the ▼/▲ buttons or directly using the keypad. You can start a FM station scan with the # button, which automatically tunes to the next available station.

4. Flashlight
   Use the flashlight button on the left side of the device to switch the flashlight between off, on and emergency light.

5. SOS alarm
   Press and hold the flashlight button on the left-hand side of the device to activate alarm mode. Depending on the configuration (see 7.3.3 on page 26), the alarm is only played from the device’s loudspeaker or also sent on the current channel. Press the PTT button to exit the alarm mode.

Technical specifications

Frequency range| PMR446: 446.00625 – 446.19375 MHz

Freenet: 149.0250 – 149.1125 MHz

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Transmission power (ERP)| 500 mW (PMR446) / 1 W (Freenet)
Channels| 16 (PMR446) / 6 (Freenet)
Battery| 2000 mAh / 7.4 V / 14.8 Wh Lithium polymer
Operating temperature| -20 °C to +50 °C

Frequencies

PMR446 channels:

Freenet channels:

Safety instructions

• Repairs may only be carried out by specialist vendors or authorized service partners.
• Do not open the radio or make any modifications to the radio.
• Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight or extreme heat for long periods of time.
• Do not place the transceiver on an unstable surface.
• Keep the transceiver away from dust, moisture and water.
• Do not operate the transceiver or charge the battery in potentially explosive environments.

Troubleshooting

The device cannot be switched on or switches off automatically.| 1. Charge the battery or insert a replacement battery.

2. Is the battery inserted correctly?

3. Clean the contacts before charging.

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I cannot communicate with other users.| 1. make sure that you are on the same channel and subchannel (CTCSS/DCS).

2. you are outside the transmission range of the other radios.

I can hear the other user, but they cannot hear me.| Check whether you are using the same channel as the person you are talking to, and if they are using a CTCSS or DCS code, you must also use the same code in order to be heard.
Other participants only hear me intermittently.| 1. The signal is too weak – you are too far apart.

2. Is the microphone defective? Please contact your vendor.

I hear radio messages from other groups.| Other users are using the same channel as you. Change the channel.

 Warranty information

We are legally obliged to include disposal and warranty information as well as EU declaration of conformity with the use instructions in different countries for every unit. Please find this information on the following pages.

2-Year warranty from date of purchase
The manufacturer/retailer guarantees this product for two years from date of purchase. This warranty includes all malfunctions caused by defective components or incorrect functions within the warranty period excluding wear and tear, such as exhausted batteries, scratches on the display, defective casing, broken antenna and defects due to external effects such as corrosion, over voltage through improper external power supply or the use of unsuitable accessories. Defects due to unintended use are also excluded from the warranty.
Please contact your local dealer for warranty claims. The dealer will repair or exchange the product or forward it to an authorized service center.You can also contact our service partner directly. Please include your proof of purchase with the product and describe the malfunction as clearly as possible.

Electronic waste law and recycling

The European laws do not allow any more the disposal of old or defective electric or electronic devices with the household waste. Return your product to a municipal collection point for recycling to dispose of it. This system is financed by the industry and ensures environmentally responsible disposal and the recycling of valuable raw materials.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Alan Electronics GmbH declares that the radio equipment type Tectalk Duo is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
http://service.alan-electronics.de/CE-Papiere/

Service Address And Technical Hotline

(for units sold in Germany)

Alan Electronics GmbH Service Daimlerstraße 1g 63303 Dreieich Germany
Contact our service hotline by phone +49 (0) 6103 9481 66 (regular costs for German landline) or e-mail at service@albrecht-midland.de.
Before you send back a supposedly defective unit you can save time and shipping costs by contacting our service hotline or email first.

Subject to printing errors.
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
© 2024 Alan Electronics GmbH – Daimlerstraße 1g – 63303 Dreieich – Germany

References

• Startseite | Alan Electronics
• Index of /CE-Papiere

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