RETEVIS RB86 20W Waterproof GMRS Mobile Radio User Manual

RETEVIS- RB86 -20W -Waterproof- GMRS- Mobile -Radio

Users Safety Information

• Do not attempt to configure your transceiver while driving.
• This transceiver is designed for a 13.8V DC power supply. Do not use a 24V battery to power on the transceiver.
• Please keep it away from interferential devices (Such as TV s, generators etc.)
• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight or place it close to heating appliances.
• If an abnormal odour or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, turn off the power immediately and contact your dealer.
• Do not transmit with high power for extended periods or the transceiver may overheat.

Package Includes

• Radio unit x 1
• Keypad DTMF microphone x 1
• Mobile mounting bracket x 1
• DC power cable with fuse holder x 1
• Screw packs x 1
• Protection fuses x 1
• User manual x 1

Main Features

RB86 mobile radio has nice housing, stoutness & stability, advanced anc reliable functions, perfect & valuable. This amateur mobile radio especially k:lesigns for drivers and it pursues company philosophy of innovation and practicality. More functions as follows:

• Distribute buttons reasonably, convenient for operation. Adopt superior quality material, better technology and high quality radiator to ensure stable and durable operation.
• IP 67 waterproof (Optional)
• 1750/2100/1000/1450 Tone
• Automatic power-off
• 200 programmable memorized channels, identified by editing name.
• Programming different CTCSS, DCS, 2Tone, 5Tone in per channel, rejecting extra calling from other radios.
• Different bandwidth per channel, 25K for wide band, 20K for middle band, or 12.5K for narrow band.
• Five programmable multi-functional keys, can set various shortcut operation according to different requirement.

Initial Installation

Mobile Installation To install the transceiver select a safe and convenient location inside you a vehicle that minimizes danger to your passengers and yourself while the the vehicle is in motion. Consider installing the unit at an appropriate position o that knees or legs will not strike it during sudden braking of your vehicle try to pick a well-ventilated location that is shielded from direct sunlight.

1. Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle using the supplied self-tapping screws and flat washers.
   

2. Position the transceiver, the insert and tighten the supplied hexagon  SEMS screws. 031

3. Double check that all screws are tightened to prevent vehicle vibration from loosening the bracket or transceiver.

4. Determine the appropriate angle of the transceiver, using the 3 screw hole positions on the side of the mounting bracket.

DC Power Cable Connection
Note: Locate the power input connector as close to the transceiver as possibl The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12V. Never connect th ransceiver to a 24V battery. Be sure to use a 12V vehicle battery that ha ufficient current capacity. If the current to the transceiver is insufficient the isplay may darken during transmission or transmitting output power ma rop excessively.

1. 1. Route the DC power cable supplied with the transceiver directly to the vehicle’s battery terminals using the shortest path from the transceiver. We suggest you do not use the cigarette lighter socket as some cigarett lighter sockets introduce an unacceptable voltage drop. The entire lengt of the cable must be dressed so it is isolated from heat, moisture and the engine secondary (high voltage) ignition system/cables.
2. . After installing the cable, in order to avoid the risk of dampness, please us heat-resistant tape to tie together with the fuse box. Do not forget t reinforce the whole cable .
3. Confirm the correct polarity of the connections, then attach the power cable to the battery terminals: Red connects to the positive(+) terminal and black connects to the negative(-) terminal.
4. . Reconnect any writing removed from the negative terminal.
5. . Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver’s power supply connector Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks.

Fixed Station Operation
In order to use this transceiver for fixed station operation you will need eparate 13.8V DC power supply (not included). Please contact your local dealer about it. he recommended current capacity of your power supply is 12A.

1.  Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply and ensure that the polarities are correct. (Red: positive; Black: Negative). Do not directly the transceiver to an AC outlet. Use the supplied DC power cable to connect the transceiver to a regulated power supply. Do not substitute a cable with smaller gauge wires.
2. . Connect the transceiver’s DC power connector to the connector on the DC power cable.
3. Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks.

Note: Before connecting the DC power to the transceiver be sure to switch the transceiver and the DC power supply OFF. Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you make al connections. Replacing Fuses
If the fuse blows, determine the cause then correct the problem. After the problem is resolved replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow isconnect the power cable and contact your local dealer for assistance.

nly use fuses of the specified type and rating otherwise the transceiver ould be damaged .

Note: If you use the transceiver for a long period when the vehicle battery is not fully charged or when the engine is OFF, the battery may become discharged and will not have sufficient reserves to start the vehicle. Avoid using the transceiver in these conditions.

Antenna Connection
Before operating install an efficient well-tuned antenna. The success of our installation will depend largely on the type of antenna and its correct nstallation. The transceiver can give excellent results if the antenna systerr and its installation are given careful attention. Use a 500 impedance antenna and low-loss coaxial feed-line that has a k::haracteristic impedance of 500, to match the transceiver input impedance Coupling the antenna to antenna to the transceiver via feed-lines having a mpedance other than 500 reduces the efficiency of the antenna system and k::an cause interference to nearby broadcast TV receivers, radio receivers land other electronic equipment.
Note: Transmitting without first connecting an antenna or other matched load may damage the transceiver. Always connect the antenna to the transceiver before transmitting. All fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and transceiver damage.

accessories Connections

If you plan to use an external speaker, choose a speaker with an impedance f 80. The external speaker jack accepts a 3.5mm mono (2-conductor) plu

Note: External speaker output adopts double port BTL. Please be aware that the speaker can’t connect to the ground otherwise the speaker will fault. The wrong connection way is as below:

Microphone:
For voice communications, connect a microphone-equipped insert into the odular socket on the side of the main unit and tighten the screw. Attach he supplied microphone hanger in an appropriate location using the screw ncludes included in the screw set.

Getting Acquainted

Front Panel Operation

Note: Lo/Mz/CT /V /M/ A/B keys is multi-function keys, if users are Note: Lo/Mz/CT /V /M/ A/B keys is multi-function keys, if users are

Note: Lo/Mz/CT /V /M/ A/8 keys is multi-function keys, if users are

reassigned these keys, the function would be different, please check the following functions.

Multi-Function Key| Function
NB| Short press to switch the home screen/sub screen
LOW| Short press to switch the power output level
Long press to switch the offset direction
MONI| Short press to start monitor
Long press to turn on/off the channel name
SCAN| Short press to start scan
Long press to whether the current channel is allowed to scan
TONE| Long press to switch the CTCSS/DCS mode
MN| Short press to switch the frequency/channel mode
Long press to store the channel
MHZ| Long press to adjust the frequency by 1OM step
MUTE| Short press to reduce the volume by half

Display

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Display

available for USA and Canada version.
4| DT/2T/5T| Signaling
5| T| CTCSS Encode
6| SQ| CTCSS Decode
7| DCS| DCS Encode and Decode
8| 0| Beep
9| 0| Auto Power-off
10| +| Positive Direction of Offset
11| +| Negative Direction of Offset
12| | Home Screen Position
13| Q| Scan
14| | Lock the Keypad

Rear Panel

Microphone

Microphone

NO.| Port| Function
| ANT| Connection for 500 antenna
2| DATA| PC programming data port
3| EXT SP| Terminal for optional external speaker
NO.| Icon| Function
| PTT| Press the key to transmit
2| I\| Decrease volume or setting value
3| V| Increase volume or setting value
4| MIC| Speak here during transmission
5| Indicate light| Indicate light will red during transmission
6| Number Key| Input channel number or DTMF dial out etc.
7| NB| Exchange to the home screen and sub screen

Basic Operation

NOAA operation:

1. Menu 29th is for NOAA ON/OFF
2. When received NOAA signal , the radio will switch to 1st channel automatically

Note :

1. The 1st channel is the channel for received NOAA signal and can not be empty
2.  NOAA function only work on the condition that the channel without optional signal and not on the 1st channel.

Emergency alarming operation:

1. Press F+Mz to activate the Emergency alarming function Press LO key pr PTT to cancel

Switching the Power On/Off
According to the option selected during installation, press the m key for 1 s to power on radio. Press the m key for 2s to power off radio.
Adjusting the Volume
return the VOL knob clockwise to increase the audio level, counterclockwise Ito decrease.
Note : during the communication, volume can be adjusted more accurately. In GMRS RB86, the frequency is fixed. Adjusting Frequency/Channel through Selector Knob You can change the current frequency to the desired one through the selecto1 knob; Turn clockwise to increase frequency, turn counterclockwise tc (lecrease. Every gear will increase or decrease one step; press the MHZ 1<ey, the integer of the frequency in screen will be flashing. In this status, you can turn the knob or press Mic’s [ I\ IV] key to adjust the frequency quickly PY 1 MHZ step. In the channel mode, you can change the current channel to the desired pne through turn knob, clockwise turn to the forward channel, and anticlockwise urn to the backward channel. In relative working mode, press microphone’s [ I\IV] key has same function for adjusting frequency and channel.
Note: When you press Mic’s [ I\ IV] key can’t adjust the frequency/channel please press the Mic’s [#] key to switch the function of the [/\IV] key Receiving When the channel you are operating is called, the screen shows RX andeld intensity, in this way, you can hear the calling from transmitting party.
Note: If the transceiver has set at higher squelch level, it may fail to hear the calling. When the channel you are operating is called, the screen shows RX and field intensity, you can’t hear the calling from transmitting party, it means the current channel receives a matching carrier but unmatching signaling (Refer CTCSS/DCS encode and decode or Optional Signaling set up). transmitting Press [MONI] key to open monitor for a while to confirm the channedesired is not busy, press [MONI] key again to cancel the monitor, ther press [PTT] key to speak into microphone. Please hold the microphone approximately 2.5-5.0 cm from your lips, and hen speak into the microphone in your normal speaking voice to get best timbre.
Note: Press and hold [PTT] key, LED light red and power intensity showe in screen indicates, that is means it is transmitting, release to receive ransmitting Tone-Pulse Press and hold [PTT] key, then press Mic’s [ V] key to transmit curren elected tone-pulse signal. ransmitting Optional Signaling Press and hold [PTT] key, then press Mic’s[/\] key to transmit pre-store nd selected DTMF/2Tone/5Tone optional signaling.

Channel Edit

1.  Turn selector knob to select the desired frequency or input frequency by Mic’s numeric keys.
2. Select the desired CTCSS/DCS signaling in the menu .
3. Long press [M/V] key, the channel number of screen will flashing . Turn selector knob to select the desired channel number to store. (if users want to store the frequency only, press Low key at first then operate the 5th instruction.)
4. . Press [F] key or Mic’s [FUN] key to stored current channel, press [PTT key or Mic’s [MENU] key cancel store.
   Note: When under the memory channel mode, press [MHZ] key can stor current information into VFO channel.

Channel Delete |

1.  Long press [M/V] key enter to the delete memory channel mode.
2. Turn selector knob to select the channel which you want to delete.
3.  Press [SCAN] key to delete the current channel.

NOAA function
NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information 24/7, direct from a nearby National Weather Service office. NOAA Weather Radio serves as an alerting evice for any life-threatening emergency, whether it’s weather-related or not NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards transmitters broadcast on one of seven  HF frequencies from 162.400 MHz to 162.550 MHz. The broadcasts cannot e heard on a simple AM/FM radio receiver. There are many receiver options anging from handheld portable units which just pick up Weather Radio roadcasts, to desktop and console models which receive Weather Radio as ell as other broadcasts. NOAA Weather Radio, also called NOAA All-Hazards Radio, broadcasts information on chemical spills, forest fires, and terrorist attacks, in additio weather hazards. Therefore, it is your single source for comprehensiv eather and emergency information. NOAA Weather Radios equipped with special alarm tone feature can sound an alert and give you immediate information about a life- threatening situation. During emergencies, NWS orecasters will interrupt normal routine weather radio programming and end out a special tone that activates weather radios in the listening area. NOAA Weather Radios with the SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) apability use digital coding to automatically activate (turn on) and alert for specific weather or emergency conditions in specific areas. You can program NOAA Weather Radios with the SAME technology for the county or countie ou desire. Some models even allow you to enable or disable certain ale ypes (Amber alerts, etc).
Emergency alarming function
Emergency alarm only use to transfer emergency situations, you can releas emergency all at any time and anywhere.

shortcut Operations

This function is designed to monitor signal of every communicative requency point of transceiver “step size” you have set.

1. In VFO mode, press [SCAN] key to enter into frequency scan
2. Turn the selector knob or press Mic’s [/\/VJ key to change scan direction.
3. Press [SCAN] key or Mic’s [FUN] key to exit.

Offset Direction and Offset Frequency Set up Repeater receives a signal (UP- LINK) on one frequency and re-transmit n another frequency (DOWN-LINK). The difference between these two requencies is called the offset frequency. If the UP-LINK frequency higher han DOWN-LINK frequency, the direction is positive, if it is lower, the shift irection is negative.

1. Long press [LOW] key, the LCD displays offset direction and offset frequency .
2. Repeatedly long press [LOW] key to select positive offset and negative offse .
3. When LCD displays [ +] icon, it indicates positive offset, which means the transmitting frequency higher than receiving frequency.
4. When LCD displays [ -1 icon, it indicates a negative offset, which means transmitting frequency is lower than receiving frequency.
5. Turn the selector knob or Mic’s [ /\ / V] key to change offset frequency, offset frequency changed as per stepping.
6. Press [A/BJ key or [PTT] key to exit into standby.

Note:

1. Offset frequency value can be inputted by Mic’s numeric keys, the input method is same as method of input frequency.
2.  Under channel mode, this operation can be temporarily used by user. Once the radio is turned off or switched to another channel, the temporary setting will be erased.

Operation of the composite key

• 1. Press [F] key or Mic’s [FUN] key, the [Menu] icon flashing, then press composite key “X”.

• Repeatedly press composite key “X” to switch the corresponding list.

• Press [F] key or [PTT] key to exit. Beep (FUN+0)

•  Press [FJ key or Mic’s [FUN] key, the LCD displays [Menu] icon is flashing, then press Mic’s [OJ key, LCD display” Q” icon, that is meam the function of keypad tone is opened.

• Repeatedly the above operation, when the” Q” icon is disappear, this function is disable. K:;hannel Scan (FUN+ 1) In channel mode, this function is designed to monitor signal in every channel

• 1. In channel mode, press [Scan] key or press [FUN] key or Mic’s [FUN] key, the [Menu) icon will flashing, then press Mic’s (1] key, then LCD displays Q icon, then can enter into channel scan.

• Turn selector knob or press Mic’s [ /\ / V] key to change scan direction.|

• If the boundary channel is useful, press [MHZ] key or Mic’s [FUN] key can change the scan type to scan in the boundary channel.

• Press [Scan] key or Mic’s [FUN] key to exit. K:;TCSS/DCS Frequency Setting (FUN 3/Tone) This function is used to receive and transmit CTCSS/DCS frequency. (The current channel should be have CTCSS/DCS)

•  When the current channel have CTCSS/DCS, press [FUN] key or Mic’s [FUN] key, the [Menu] icon will flashing, then press the [Tone] key or Mic’s [3] key enter to adjust the CTCSS/DCS.

• Turn selector knob to change the CTCSS/DCS If there is CTCSS, press [F] key can switch to the CTCSS setting
  If there is DCS, press [F] key to set the Positive and negative direction of the DCS.

• Press [PTT] key or Mic’s [FUN] key to exit.

! TOT (FUN+4)

1.  Press [F] key or Mic’s [FUN] key, the [Menu] icon will flashing, then press the Mic’s [ 4 J key enter to adjust the TOT.12. Press the [ 4] key to change the time of the TOT.
2. Keypad Lockout (FUN+S) Squelch Level Setting (FUN+6/A/B)

1. Press [F] key or Mic’s [FUN] key, the [Menu] icon will flashing, then press the Mic’s 6/ A/B key enter to the squelch level setting to switch the level: 0~9 of squelch level.

LCD Backlight Display Time Setting (FUN+ 7)

1. Press [F] key or Mic’s [FUN] key, the [Menu] icon will flashing, then press the Mic’s (7) key to switch the backlight display time: Normally open/5s/10s

High/Mid/Low Power Selection (FUN+8)

1. Press [F] key or Mic’s [FUN] key, the (Menu] icon will flashing, then press the Mic’s (8) key to switch the power: High/Mid/Low.

DTMF Current Channel Edit (FUN+9/Scan)

1. Press [F] key or Mic’s [FUN] key, the [Menu] icon will flashing, then press the [Scan] key or Mic’s (9) key, enter the DTMF channel edit modE, it can edit the current channel (If user wants to edit other DTMF channel,

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