pofung F19 FRS Two-Way Radio User Guide

pofung F19 FRS Two-Way Radio

ATTENTION
Pofung F19 is a multi-task FRS transceiver. Combining the latest technology in radio communication along with a sturdy mechanical frame, F19 is the ideal and effective solution for the professionals who need to stay in touch with the working team (in construction sites, buildings, shows, trade fairs or hotels) or for leisure users that just want to keep up with friends and family. To help you ward off bodily injury or property loss that may arise from improper operation, please read all the information carefully before using our products.

FCC RF EXPOSURE

WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate this radio transmitter to insure safe operation. Please adhere to the following:
Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna. Device operation up to maximum duty cycle 50% and compliance with the public environment RF Exposure. This EUT is compliance with SAR for controlled exposure limits in IC RSS-102 at operating duty factors of up to 50% and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE 1528 and IEC 62209. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 2.5 cm must be maintained when held-to-face, and body-worn operations are restricted to the approved original accessories (belt clip), a minimum distance of 0 cm. This device was evaluated for typical hand-held (held-to-face) operations with a 1 inch spacing from the front of the radio. For hand-held operation, the radio should be held 1 inch from the user’s face in order to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements.

Body-Worn Operation This device was evaluated for body-worn operations with the supplied belt-clip accessory. (All necessary accessories are included in the package; any additional or optional accessories are not required for compliance with the guidelines.) Third party accessories (unless approved by the manufacturer) should be avoided as these might not comply with FCC RF exposure guidelines. For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the Industry Canada RF exposure guidelines when used with Pofung accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with Industry Canada RF exposure guidelines.

FCC PART15 /IC COMPLIANCE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

Care and Safety

Your F19 was designed to fulfill any warranty obligations and to enjoy this product for many years. As for all the electronically devices, we recommend you to follow this few suggestions:

• Do not attempt to open the unit. Non-expert handling of the unit may damage it and/or annul the warranty.
• When using regulated power supply, take notice of power voltage that must be 5V to avoid damages.
• High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, and warp or melt certain plastics. Do not store the radio in dusty or dirty areas.
• Keep the Radio dry. Rainwater or damp will corrode electronic circuits.
• If it appears that the Radio diffuses peculiar smell or smoke, please shut off its power immediately and take off the charger or battery from the Radio.
• Do not transmit without antenna.
• To clean the radio, use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or solvents because they can harm the body of the unit and leak inside, causing permanent damage.
• Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the battery contacts.

Hazardous Environments

Do not operate the radio in hazardous environments. Explosion or fire may result. Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps. Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with blasting operations and may cause an explosion. Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission when in a blasting area or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Construction crews often use remote control RF devices to set off explosives.

WARNING! Read this information before using the radio. In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters.
Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of the radio complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards. Never allow children to operate the radio without adult supervision and the knowledge of the following guidelines.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• 2 F19 transceiver
• 2 1500mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery pack
• User manual
• 2 Wrist-strap

Note : The number of the above materials may be depending on the number of packages.

MAIN FEATURES

• FRS transceiver (No license required)
• 22 Modifiable FRS channels
• Channel spacing: 12.5 KHz
• Vocal tuning
• Battery low alert
• LED flashlight
• 260 Privacy Codes (50 CTCSS Codes & 210 DCS codes)
• Micro USB connector for charging
• Battery Life: up to 18 hours (under typical use conditions).
• Output power: max 2W
• Channel monitor
• Channel scan
• Battery save
• OT (Time out timer)
• 2pin Kenwood accessory jack
• Li-Ion 1500mAh battery pack
• Up to 8 km range*

Note : Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.

Programming software (optional)
Thanks to Pofung Programming software CPS-F11-FRS, it is possible to increase the performance of your radio or to reduce its functionality by disabling some of the default features (CTCSS, DCS, TOT, VOX…) For further information, please consult the Programming software manual. Any attempt to change frequencies or output power of the radio invalidates the approval.

BATTERY RECHAGRE

Your radios include a charging cradle and battery packs. Follow these instructions to recharge your radios. Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing the radio in the charging cradle.

1. The USB plug of the charging stand can be connected to the USB port of the mobile phone adapter, mobile power supply, personal computer, and car cigarette lighter.
2. Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop and place the radio in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward.
3. Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the battery pack for 6 hours and remove the radio from the charging cradle after charging.

Note:

• Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or approved accessories from pofung.
• Charge time may vary depending on the battery life remaining.
• The battery must be installed for the unit to operate, even if the unit is also connected to external power.
• If battery power is low, you cannot operate the radio even using external power. Allow the battery to charge before using. If you try to transmit while power is low, the radio will automatically turn off.
• For fastest charging, turn off the radio before charging.

RADIO OVERVIEW

1. Antenna
2. Led indicator: RED: TX; GREEN: RX.
3. Flashlight
4. PTT key: push this key to transmit, release it to receive.
5. Monitor key: Press and hold to enter MONITOR mode.
6.  Lamp key: Short press the flashlight to turn on or off. Long press to lock or unlock function keys.
7. CH+ key: Channel Up, Short press this key to select the desired channel upwardly.
8.  CH- key: Channel Down, Press the key down to select the desired channel.
9. LED digital display
10. External Speaker/Microphone Jack- allows the connection with external devices such as headsets, microphones.
11. Speaker
12. Micro-USB Charging Port: DC5V USB input
13. Built-in microphone
14. Volume Up
15. Volume Down
16. Belt clip
17. Battery pack
18. Battery release latch
19. Power key: Turn the radio on and off

OPERATIONS

Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
Press and hold [Power press [VOL -]. Press and hold [Power ] to turn the radio on. Increase the speaker volume by pressing [VOL +]. To decrease the volume again to turn the radio off.

Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 22 channels and 260 Privacy codes you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you must be set to the same channel and Privacy code. With the radio in “Normal” operating mode, press the [CH+]/[CH-] keys to increase or decrease the channel number displayed.

Transmission
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel. Briefly press [Monitor] key to enable the Monitor feature in order to make sure that the frequency is not busy, and then press the [PTT] key. Release the [PTT] key to receive. Only one user at a time can talk during radio communications. Therefore, it is important not to transmit when you are receiving communication and use the transmission mode sparingly to allow other users to talk. Transmission consumes a significant amount of energy and should therefore be used sparingly to prolong the battery life. If you are unable to contact a station that you have no problems in receiving, the station may be using CTCSS tones or DCS codes.

Monitor
The Monitor feature is for excluding (opening) the Squelch, in order to listen to signals that are too weak to keep the Squelch permanently opened. Hold down the [Monitor] key to enable such function.

Scan
This function can only be activated by programming software. To enable the scan function, all 22 channels must be programmed. When the radio is turned on, press and hold the [CH+] and [CH- ]keys at the same time, and scanning will start automatically. Whenever any signal is detected, the scan stops on a busy channel. If you press and hold PTT, you will send on the latest busy channel. Press any function key to exit the scanning state.

Flashlight
With F19 turned on, shortly press the [LAMP] key to turn on/off the flashlight at the top side of the radio.

VOX
The VOX feature enables hands free conversations without using PTT: just speak in the direction of the microphone and the communication will be automatically activated. The VOX sensitivity can be adjusted in 5 different levels (1…5) through the programming software: Level 2 is set by default and has the lowest VOX sensitivity, 5 is the lowest one. With the programming software you can enable/disable the VOX feature and select the sensitivity levels. CPS programming path: Edit > VOX > VOX Level

Squelch
The Squelch function suppresses noises on free channels and allows receiving even weak signals. F19 has 10 different Squelch levels that can be set by programming software: 0 means that the Squelch is turned off; from level 1 to level 9 you will have different levels of noise reduction. The higher is the level, the louder will be the Squelch. By default, the Squelch level of F19 is set on level 4. Make sure you do not set an excessively high squelch level because in this case you may not be able to receive weaker signals. On the other hand an excessively low Squelch value could enable the Squelch even when no signals are present. Squelch must always be adjusted when no signals are present. The Time Out timer is settable from 30 sec to 270 sec. only through the programming software. This feature is disabled by default.

CTCSS/DCS tones
CTCSS and DCS tones are similar to access codes and enable the radio to communicate only with the users that are tuned on the same channel and have set the same code. For each channel, you can set up to 50 CTCSS tones and 210 DCS codes. The CTCSS/DCS tones are a sort of “access codes” and enable the radio to communicate only with the other users set on the same frequency and on the same CTCSS/DCS tone. Undesired signals coming from other stations set on the same frequency but with different CTCSS/DCS tones won’t be received.

ON-LINE SERVICE AND SUPPORT

The Pofung website provides additional information about obtaining service or support for the Pofung line of two-way radios and accessories. Visit: www.pofungshop.com Mail: [email protected] Appendix A. – FRS Channels and Frequencies

Appendix B. – Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range FRS
• Working temperature -10℃ to +40℃
• Operation Voltage DC 3.7 V ±10%
• Operation Mode Simplex 154mm×56mm×32mm (with Antenna)
• Dimensions 139g (Battery pack included)
• Weight 50ohm
• Antenna Impedance 5/5/90%

Transmitter Part

• RF Output Power 2W (FRS)
• FM Modulation [email protected]
• Adjacent Channel Power 60dB @ 12.5KHz
• Transmission current ≤1000mA

Receiver Part

• Receive Sensitivity 0.25μV (12dB SINAD)
• Adjacent Channel Selectivity ≥[email protected]
• Inter Modulation and Rejection ≥[email protected]
• Conducted Spurious Emission ≤[email protected]
• Rated Audio Power Output 1W @8 ohms
• Rated Audio Distortion ≤5%

NOTE: All specifications may be modified without prior notice or liability.

Troubleshooting guide

You cannot turn on the radio.

| The battery may be installed improperly.| Remove and reattach the battery.
The battery power may run out.| Recharge or replace the battery.
The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirty or damaged battery contacts.| Clean the battery contacts or replace the battery.

During receiving, the voice is weak or intermittent.

| The battery voltage maybe low.| Recharge or replace the battery.
The volume level may be low.| Increase the volume.
The antenna maybe loose or maybe installed incorrectly.| Turnoff the radio, and then remove and reattach the antenna.
The speaker maybe blocked.| Clean the surface of the speaker.
You cannot communicate with other group members.| The frequency or signaling type maybe inconsistent with that of other members.| Verify that your TX/RX frequency and signaling type are correct.
You may be too far away from other members.| Move towards other members.

You hear unknown voices or noise.

| You may be interrupted by radios using the same frequency.| Change the frequency, or adjust the squelch level.
The radio in analog mode maybe set with no signaling.| Request your dealer to set signaling for the current channel to avoid interference

You are unable to hear anyone because of too much noise and hiss.

| You may be too far away from other members.| Move towards other members.
You may be in an unfavorable position. For

example, your communication may be blocked by high buildings or blocked in an underground area.

| Move to an open and flat area, restart the radio, and try again.
It may be the result of external disturbance (such as electromagnetic interference).| Stay away from equipment that may cause interference.
The radio keeps transmitting.| VOX may be turned on or the headset is not installed in place| Turn off the VOX function. Check that the headphones are in place.

NOTE : If the above solutions cannot fix your problems, or you may have some other queries, please contact your dealer for more technical support.

Disclaimer
The accuracy and completeness of the contents are sought in the process of compilation, but we do not bear any responsibility for the possible errors or omissions. With the continuous development of technology, we reserve the right to change the design and specification of the product without notice. No copy, modification, translation and dissemination of this handbook may be made in any form without the prior written authorization of our department.

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