Retevis RM01 Marine Two-Way Radios User Manual

Retevis RM01 Marine Two-Way Radios

CAUTION

• Please power off in flammable and explosive environment.
• The radio meets IPX7 waterproof requirement. However, once the radio has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the radio’s sealed structure.
• Make sure the earphone/charging jack cover is fixed tightly to avoid water leakage.
• Make sure the battery cover buckle is fixed tightly to avoid water leakage.
• Please use the supplied AC adaptor or DC charger for charging.
• When installing the battery, the positive (+) and negative (-) electrodes must correspond one by one. Do not install them in the opposite direction.

Standard Accessories

Carefully unpack the radio. We recommend that you identify items listed in the following table before discarding the packing materials.

Charging the Batteries

1. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet, or plug the DC charger into the cigarette lighter.
2. Rotate to remove the earphone/charging cover, insert the output terminal into the charging interface, keyboard red light on, and start charging.
3. The time for NiMH batteries to be fully charged depends on the battery power. Charging should not exceed 10 hours when power OFF, and can not exceed 18 hours when power ON.

Notice:
If alkaline batteries are used, NEVER charge, otherwise alkaline batteries and the radio will be damaged.

Get Acquainted

Keyboard Description

1. [PTT] Key:
   Hold down [PTT] to transmit, speak with normal tone.
   Release [PTT] to receive.

2. Power Key:
   Hold down this key for 1 second to power ON/OFF the radio.

3. Channel 16/CALL Channel [C/16]:
   Press to select Channel 16; Hold for 1 second to select Call Channel.

   • When the Call Channel is selected, hold for 3 seconds to enter the Call Channel programming mode.
   • While in the menu mode, press this key to exit.

4. High/Low Power/Lock Key [LOCK]/[H/L]:
   Press to select high or low output power; Hold for 1 second to turn Lock Function ON or OFF.

5. Menu Key [MENU]:
   Press to enter menu mode; Hold for 1 second to set or clear theTAG channel.

6.  Volume/Squelch/Monitor Key [VOL/SQL] /[MONI]:
   Press to enter the volume adjustment mode; Press again to enter the squelch adjustment mode; Hold for 1 second to active the Monitor function.

   • While holding this key, press [▲] to turn on the Volume Maximum Function, repeat again to turn off this function.
   • While holding this key, press [▼] to turn on the Volume Mute Function, repeat again to turn off this function.

7. Up/Down Key [▲]/[▼]:
   While standby, press to select operating channel; While in the menu mode, press to select the menu items; While in channel scan, press to change the scan direction.

8. Antenna Connector:
   Connect with 50Ω supplied antenna.

9. Earphone/Charging [SP/MIC]/[CHR]:
   For connecting external earphone/microphone; For connecting AC Adaptor/DC Charger.

   • Rotate the jack cover counter-clockwise to open; Rotate clockwise to close.

Display

Main Function Operation

Select Channel Group

• This radio contains USA, International and Canadian Channel Group.
• In standby mode, press [MENU] key, then press [LOCK] key to switch Channel Group.

Select Weather Channel

This radio has 10 weather channels. In standby mode, press [MENU] key, then press [VOL/SQL] key to switch between operating channel and weather channel.

Edit CALL Channel

1. Hold [C/16] key for 1 second to select CALL Channel, “CALL” and CALL channel number are displayed.
2. Then hold [C/16] key for 3 seconds until two “DUDU” sound are heard to enter CALL channel programming mode, channel number flashes.
3. Press [▲]/[▼] key to select desired CALL Channel.
4. Press [C/16] key to confirm and save CALL Channel.

Set/Cancel TAG Channels

Set TAG (★) for channels need to be scanned, cancel TAG (★) for channels which are no need. The untagged channels will be skipped during the scanning.

• Set/Cancel Single TAG Channels: Hold [MENU] key for 1 second to set/cancel the current channel as TAG channel, “★” displayed for channels which are tagged.
• Set/Cancel All TAG Channels: While Power OFF, hold [LOCK] key and press [ ] key to power ON, all TAG channels will be canceled in the selected channel group. Repeat the above operations to set all channels as TAG channels.

Scan Operation
Set scan resume timer in the menu mode.

1. Enter “5cdu  ” menu item to select Scan, exit menu mode to start Normal Scan or Priority Scan.
   •  “SCAN” flashes on LCD.
   •  “16” appears on the sub-channel readout during priority scan.
   •  The scan pauses when a signal is received (The resume time can be set in the set mode).
   •  Channel 16 is monitored in priority scan.
   •  Press [▲] or [▼]to change the scan direction.
2. Press [MENU] key again, or press [PTT]/ [C/16]/ [ ] to stop scanning.

Watch Operation

This radio contains Dual/Tri Watch, can be selected in the menu mode.
Dual watch: Watch and monitor in turns between the current channel and Channel 16. Tri watch: Watch and monitor in turns among the current channel,
Channel 16 and CALL Channel.

1. Enter “5cdu  ” menu item to select Watch, exit menu mode to start Dual Watch or Tri Watch.
   • “DUAL” flashes during Dual Watch; “TRI” flashes during Tri watch.
   • A “BEEP” sound emits when signal is received on Channel 16.
   • Tri Watch switches to Dual Watch when signal received on CALL Channel.
2. Press [MENU] key, or press [PTT]/ [C/16]/ [ ] to stopwatch and motoring.

Vibration Water Draining Function

The Vibration Water Draining Function helps to drain the water away from the loudspeaker housing, which can prevent water ingress to affect the loudspeaker voice quality.

• When standby, press [MENU] key, then press power key to activate this function.
• A deep sound emits for 10 seconds to drain water. Any key operation is invalid when vibration water draining.

Menu Operation

Menu operation method as follows：

1. Press [MENU] key to enter menu mode. Press [▲]/[▼] key to select the desired menu item.
2. Press [MENU] key to enter setting status. Press [▲]/[▼] key to select the desired setting.
3. Press [C/16] key to exit menu mode.

Main Technical Specifications

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General Specifications

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Frequency Range

| TX:156.000-162.000MHz
RX:156.000-163.275MHz
Modulation Mode| FM（16K0F3E）
Frequency Interval| 25kHz
NiMH Batteries| DC1.2V×5, 850mAh(AAA)
Frequency Stability| ±2.5ppm
Operating Temperature| －20℃～＋60℃

Waterproof Level

| IP67（1 Meter Depth of

Water for 30 Minutes）

Dimensions (W×H×D)| 63mm×119mm×35mm
Weight (With Batteries)| 136g

Transmmiter Specifications

| Output Power| 3W/1W
Output Current| ≤1.3A/0.8A
Max. Frequency Deviation| ±5kHz
Spurious Emission| ≤0.25μW
Adjacent Channel Power| ≥65dB
Transmit Audio Distortion| ≤5%

Receiver Specifications

| Receive Sensitivity| ≤0.2μV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio| ≥40dB
Adjacent Channel Selectivity| ≥65dB
Spurious Response Immunity| ≥70dB
Intermodulation Rejection| ≥68dB
Audio Output Power| ≥0.6W

**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 communication between two 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 RF 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 specific 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 satisfy 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, Bundesnetzagen-tur…).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.

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.

CE Requirements:
(Simple EU declaration of conformity) Shenzhen Retevis Technology Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of RED Directive 2014/53/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 or manual section.

• 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:
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. This device must accept any interference, including 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 user and the antenna subjects 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.

FCC 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. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 25mm between the radiator and your body.

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 properly installed installation instructions, externally mounted antenna. When operating in front of the face, worn on the body, always place the radio in a Retevis-approved clip, 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.

Phone Mode
When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your radio product as you would a wireless telephone. Speak directly into the microphone.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

NOTE:
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility

Turn off your radio power in the following conditions:

• Turn off your radio before removing (installing) a battery or accessory or when charging battery.

• Turn off your radio when you are in a potentially hazardous environment: Near electrical blasting 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 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.

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 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 other containers 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 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 a portable radio 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

• Contact Retevis for assistance regarding repairs and service.
• The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible
• 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 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
• Retevis.com After-sale service
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• Site officiel de l'Organisation mondiale de la Santé

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