Shenzhen Ysair Technology RT55 VHF Marine Two Way Radio Instruction Manual

Shenzhen Ysair Technology RT55 VHF Marine Two-Way Radio

DUAL WATCH/TRI-WATCH

Description

Dual watch/Tri-watch of this transceiver can be selected in set mode. Dual watch: Watch and monitor in turns between the current channel and Channel 16. Tri-watch: watch and monitor in turns among current channel, Channel 16 and call channel.

Operation

1. Push [SCAN/DUAL]for 1.5 seconds to start dual watch or tri-watch.
   • “DW” blinks when dual watch; “TW” blinks when tri-watch.
   • A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on channel 16.
   • Tri-watch switches to dual watch when signal received on call channel
2. Push[SCAN/DUAL]to cancel dualwatch/tri-watch.

SET MODE

Set Mode Programming

The set mode is used to change the settings of the transceiver’s functions: Beep Tone function, weather alarm, priority scan function, scan resume timer, auto scan function, dual/tri-watch function, monitor key function, automatic backlighting, LCD contrast setting. power save function and squelch sensitivity. Set Mode Operation

1. Turn off the power
2. While holding down the [MONI/SQL] key , turn ON to enter the set mode
3. Release[MONI/SQL] key, appears “bP”
4. Push the [VOL/SQL] key to select the desired setting item.
5. Push[A]IV ]to select the desired setting parameter.
6. To exit the set mode, push (16/C] No.| | Set Items| Set parameter

options

| The default

value

---|---|---|---|---
1| bP| Prompt Tone| of /on| on
2| AL| Weather Alert| I| of /on| of
3| Pr| Priority Scan| I| of /on| of
4| St| Scan Resume Timer| I| of /on| of
5| AS| Automatic Scanning| I| of /on| of
6| dt| Dual-band/ Tri-band Duty| | d-/t-| d-
7| Sq| Monitor key Functions| I| Pu /Ho| Pu
8| bl| Automatic Backlight| I| of /on| on
9| C| LCD contrast| I| Hi /Lo| Hi
1O| PS| Automatic Power Save| | of I on| on
11| SS| Squelch Sensitivity              I| | of I on| of

Set Mode Items

• Beep Tone Function
  Turn the key touch beep sound ON or OFF.

• Weather Alert
  When there are significant weather information,the U.S.NOAA broadcast stations will transmit alarm weather. When the weather alert function is turned on, walkie-talkies will sound the alarm at the same time the “WXALT” symbol flashes. During the scan,the current weather channel in usewill be scanned. With this function enabled, when the weather channel is selected, “WX ALT” icon is displayed in the screen.

• Scan Mode
  The transceiver has 2 scan types-Normal and a priority scan. Normal scan searches all TAG channels in the selected channel group, priority scan sequentially searches all TAG channels also channel 16.

• Scan Resume Timer
  The scan resume timer can be set as a pause (OFF) or timer scan (ON). OFF: when a signal is detected, the scan pauses on the channel until the signal disappears, and then resumes. ON: When a signal is detected, the scan pauses on the channel for 5sec. and then resumes.

• Auto Scan Function
  The auto Scan function automatically starts a normal or priority scan when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 seconds

• Dual/Tri-watch Function
  Set the watch type to Dual-watch or Tri-watch.

• Monitor Key Function
  The monitor key temporarily opens the squelch. This item sets the key action.

  • Pu(PUSH): The monitor function is activated by holding down [MONI].The squelch open while holding down the key.
  • Ho(Hold): The monitor function is activated by holding down [MONIfor 1.5seconds, the squelch stays open until any key is pushed.

• Automatic Backlighting
  This function is convenient for nighttime operation. The backlight can be selected from ON and OFF. When on,press any key except for PTT] to turn on backlighting. The backlighting is automatically turned OFF after 5sec. of inactivity.

• LCD Contrast Setting

• Set the LCD contrast level to high contrast or Low contrast. The LCD contrast level has little effect during indoor use.

• Power Save Function The power save function reduces current drain by turning OFF the receiver circuit for preset intervals.

  • OFF: Function is turned OFF
  • ON: Function is turned ON and will be activated when no signal is received, and no operation is performed for 5 seconds.

• Squelch Sensitivity
  Squelch sensitivity function is activated to enhance noise reduction, avoid noise from affecting squelch.

VHF Marine Channel List

SPECIFICATION TROUBLESHOOTING

These types of errors are generally due to improperly connected, the operation caused by incorrect settings,or operator error caused due to incomplete program- ming. These problems are usually not caused by circuit failure. Before suspect intercom failure, please refer to the relevant section of this manual.

•   Battery pack is not correctly inserted.

| •    Recharge the battery pack.

•    Correctly insert the battery pack.

| •     1

•     2

Transmitting isincapable, or high powertransmitting is incapable| •   Some channels are limited to low power transmitting.

•   The battery is exhausted.

•   The output power is set to low.

•   Working in weather channel or CH 70.

| •     Switch to channels without output power limited.

•     Recharge the battery pack.

•     Push [H/L] to select high output power.

•     Quit weather channel or CH 70.

| •     5, 6

•     1

•    5

•    6

The displayed channel cannot be changed.|

•   Keyboard lock function is activated.

| •     Hold [LOCK] key for 1.5 seconds to turn off the

function.

| •     7
Scan does not start| •   No tag channels are set.| •     Set desired channels as tag channels.| •     8
Cannot communicate in same channel| •   It is duplex channel.

•   Work in self-set channel group.

| •     Choose channel.

•     Set channel frequency as same.

| •     6

•     6

No prompt tone| •   Prompt tone function is turned off.| •     Turn on the prompt tone function in set mode.| •    10

No sound from loudspeaket

| •   The squelch level is too high.

•   Volume level is too low.

•   Speaker has been exposed to water.

| •     Set suitable squelch level.

•     Push [VOL] key, then [.A.] [Tl to adjust volume.

•     Discharge water from speaker grill.

| •     5

•     5

•     7

WARNINGS

RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AND PRODUCT SAFETY GUIDE FOR PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIOS

This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide communications between twvo or more users over a distance. RF energy, which when used improperly, can cause biological damage. All Retevis two-way radios are designed, manufactured, and tested to ensure they meet government-established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also recommend specific operating instructions to users of twO-way radios. These instructions are important because they inform users about R energy exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it. Please refer to the following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits:: http://www.who.int/en/

Local Government Regulations

When two-way radios are used as a consequence of employment, the Local Government Regulations requires users to be fully aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements. Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a product label directing users to specitiC user awarenesS information. Your Retevis two-way radio has a RF Exposure Product Label. Also, your Retevis user manual, or separate safety booklet includes information and operating instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisty compliance requirements.

Radio License Governments

keep the radios in classification, business two-way radios operate on radio frequencies that are regulated by the local radio management departments (FCC, ISED, OFCOM, ANFR, BFTK, Bundesnetzagentur…). To transmit on these frequencies, you are required to have a license issued by them. The detailed classification and the use of your two radios, please contact the local government radio management departments. Use of this radio outside the cOuntry where it was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.

Unauthorized modification and adjustment

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. To comply with the corresponding requirementS, transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization representative of the user of those services. Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by the local government radio management departments equipment authorization for this radio could violate the rules.

FCC Requirements

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. (Licensed radios are applicable); This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (Other devices are applicable) (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: 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 radioo 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 ne 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.

Dispossal

• 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.

IC Requirements

License-exempt radio apparatus This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. Th device must accept any interference, inclu interference that may cause undesired operation of the device

RF Exposure Information

• 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 an antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio, and the antenna gain shall not exceed the specified gain by the manufacturer declared.
• 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. During transmissions, your radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas 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. Portable Device, 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. Mobile Device, during operation, the separation distance between the user and the antenna is subject to actual regulations, this separation distance will ensure that there is sufficient distance from a properly installed externally-mounted antenna to satisfy the RF exposure requirements. General population/uncontrolled Radio, this radio is designed for and classified as “General population/uncontrolled Use”.

RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions

• To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures.

Guidelines:

• User awareness instructions should accompany the device when transferred to other users.
• Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.

Operating Instructions:

• Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To Transmit (Talk), push the Push to Talk (PTT) button. To receive calls (listen), release the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting in terms of measuring for standards compliance.
• Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the recommended minimum lateral distance away from a properly installed according to installation instructions, externally mounted antenna.
• When operating in front of the face, worn on the body, always place the radio in a Retevis-approved dip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product.
• Using approved body-worn accessories is important because the use of Non-Retevis approved accessories may result in exposure levels, which exceed the IEEE/ICNIRP RF exposure limits.

Hand-held Mode

• Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone (and other parts of the radio including the antenna) at least 2.5 cm (one inch) away from the nose or lips. The antenna should be kept away from the eyes. Keeping the radio at a proper distance is important as RF exposure decreases with increasing distance from the antenna. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
  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.

Turn off your radio power in the following conditions:

• A Turn off your radio before removing (installing) a battery or accessory or when charging a battery Turn off your radio when you are in a potentially hazardous environment:
• Near electrical blasting WARNING caps, in a blasting area, in explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic powders grain powders, etc.).
• Turn off your radio while taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.
• To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts.
• Turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so, hospitals or health care facilities (Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices) may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy Turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.
• Protect your hearing:
• Use the lowest volume necessary to do your job
• Turn up down the volume only if you before are in adding noisy surroundings headset or earpiece.
• WARNING 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 carefully 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.

Avoid Burns

• Antennas

• Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna.

• If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin when the radio is in use, a minor burn can WARNING result.

• Batteries (If appropriate) 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 another container with metal objects.
  Long transmission

• When the transceiver is used for long transmissions, the radiator and chassis will become hot.

• Safety Operation Forbid Do not use the charger outdoors or in moist environments, use only in dry locations/conditions.

• Do not disassemble the charger, that may result in a risk of ARNING electrical shock or fire.

• Do not operate the charger if it has been broken or damaged in any way.

• Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the airbag deployment area.

• The radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle when the airbag 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

• This radio meets the RF exposure guidelines when used with the Retevis accessories supplied or designated for the product.
• Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the RF exposure WARNING guidelines and may violate regulations.
• For a list of Retevis-approved accessories for your radio model, visit the following website:: http://www.Retevis.com

References

• RETEVIS - We are together

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