RETEVIS RT45P Two Way Radio User Manual

RT45P
Two Way Radio
USER’S MANUAL

TO CUSTOMERS
Thank you very much for using our two-way radios. This product has a newly developed function menu and humanism operation design, making it easy to use, it will meet your requirement with the compact size and reasonable price.
EU Importer: Germany Retevis Technology GmbH Address: Uetzenacker 29,38176 wendeburg
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Features (FRS)

Optional Headset

Buttons and functions

LCD Display

1. Room Monitor
2. Battery Level Meter
3. Channel Indicator
4. Scan Indicator
5. Dual Watch Indicator
6. Volume Level Indicator| 7. NOAA Indicator
8. Sub-code Indicator
9. Keypad Lock Indicator
10. Transmit/Receive Indicator
11. VOX Indicator
12. Hi/Low Power Indicator
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YOUR NEW RADIO
The two-way radios operate on FRS frequencies, and can be used in any country where FRS frequencies are authorized, subject to applicable

Turning Your Radio On And Off
To turn on the radio press and hold the POWER ON/OFF button until a channel number appears and the radio Beeps. Press and hold the POWER ON/OFF button until the display goes blank to turn off.

Monitor Function
lt is good etiquette to monitor the channel activity before any transmission to ensure that you do not interrupt other users already on the channel.  Press and hold “Mon” to check for current channel activity. If there is nothing except static, the channel is clear for use.

The Battery Meter
The battery meter located in the display indicates remaining battery level in order to protect the rechargeable battery. When battery is low, the final bar in the Battery Low icon will blink and an audible tone will sound twice before the radio shuts off. Your batteries should be replaced or recharged if using rechargeable batteries.

TALKING AND LISTENING
Read this manual carefully before use.
Your radio has 22 channels. If you wish to talk to each other in a group, all radios must be set to the same channel and interference eliminator code (CTCSS). If you experience interference and need to change channel, ensure that you change the channel and code of all radios in your group.

• For maximum clarity, hold radio 5 to 7 centimeters from mouth.
• Press and hold “PTT” and speak into the microphone. LED indicator light glows continuously when transmitting.
• To receive messages, release “PTT”.

Volume
Press up button to increase or DOWN button to decrease the volume. The volume level icon is displayed, select volume level 0-7.

Channel

• Press “MENU” button and the channel number will begin to flash.
• Use “UP” or “DOWN” button to change channel.
• Press “PTT” button to set a new channel.

lnterference Eliminator Code
lnterference eliminator codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations.

• Press “MENU” button until the code number begins to flash.

• Use “UP” or “DOWN” button to change the code.

• Press “PTT” to set new code.
  You can specify a different code for each channel.

• To set a channel and code combination, press “MENU” button and then press “UP” or “DOWN” button to select the channel.

• Press “MENU” button again and then press “UP” or “DOWN” button to select a code.

• Press “PTT” to exit the menu and to save the channel and code combination.

To set another channel and code combination, repeat these steps.

Time-out Timer
The Time-out Timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing accidental transmission. The radio will emit a continuous warning tone after  “PTT” button is pressed for 3 minutes and will stop transmitting.

Keypad Lock
The keypad lock disables the “MENU”, “UP” and “DOWIN” buttons. It’s also disables the scan function, but allows you to use the “MON” button to monitor the channel.
Press and hold the “LOCK” button for three seconds to lock or unlock the keypad. When the radio is locked, the lock icon will show in the display.

Scan
By scanning, you can monitor channels and codes for transmissions and lock in on the one that interests you. More importantly, you can find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels and is talking during your scan.

• To start scanning, briefly press and release the “SCAN” button.

• lf you activate scan while your code is set to 0, then the radio will check for any activity on each channel, regardless of the code in use on that channel.

• lf you activate scan while the code is set on 1 to 121, then the radio will check for any activity on each channel, except the code0 in use on that  channel.

• While the radio is scanning, Scan icon will display and the radio will scroll through the channels.

• When activity is detected on a channel, the radio will stop scanning and you will hear whatever transmissions are detected.
  The radio’s display will show the channel and code on which activity was detected.

• if you want to respond to the transmission, press “PTT” button within 5 seconds and you can respond.

• The radio will resume scanning after 5 seconds of inactivity on the channel.

• To stop scanning, briefly press and release “SCAN” button.

Advanced Scan

lf scan stops on a channel that you don’t want to listen to, briefly press “UP” or “DOWIN” button to resume scanning for the next active channel.

Hands-Free Use (vox)
VOX allows you to transmit “hands-free” by talking while using VOX accessories connected to the radio.
Note: Turn your radio off before you place the accessory on your head or in your ear.

How to Use VOX Feature
ln VOX mode, your radio can be used “hands-free”, automatically transmitting when you speak. You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise.

To turn vox mode on or off

1. Press the Menu/Power button until the vox icon flashes on the display. The current Off or 1-5 number (sensitive level) setting is displayed.
2. Press the “UP” and “DOWN” button to turn vox On (1-5) or Off.
3. Choose one of the following:
   a. Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
   b. Press “PTT” button to save the setting and return to standby mode.

To set vox sensitivity

1. Press the Menu/Power button until the vox sensitivity icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.
2. Press the “up” or “Down” button to change the setting.
3. Choose one of the following:
   a. Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
   b. Press “PTT” button to save the setting and return to Standby mode.

Call Tone
Press “CALL” button to transmit your call tone, alerting users on the same channel and code that you are about to talk. Your radio has 10 call tones to choose from.

To Set the Call Tone

• With the radio on, press “MENU” button until “c” appears in the display.
• Current call tone setting will begin to flash.
• Press “UP” or “DOWN” to change and hear call tones while the setting number is flashing.
• Press “PTT” to set new call tone.

Room Monitor
Enables your radio to detect voice/noises (according to the sensitivity level set) and transmit back to the listening radio without pushing the PTT button. The monitoring radio is not able to receive any transmissions in this mode.

To turn Room Monitor ON/OFF

1. Press MENU button until the Room monitor icon blinks
2. Press the “UP” or “DOWN” button to turn the room monitor On or Off.
3. Choose one of the following:
   a. Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
   b. Press “PTT” button to save the setting and return to Standby mode.

Note: when the voice/noise in the monitored room continues for more than 60 seconds, the monitoring radio stop monitoring for 5 seconds, and resumes.

To set Room Monitor sensitivity

1. Press the Menu/Power button until the Room Monitor sensitivity icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed.
2. Press the “Up” or “Down” button to change the setting.
3. Choose one of the following:
   a. Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.
   b. Press “PTT” button to save the setting and return to Standby mode.

To turn Key Tone & Roger Beep On or Off

1. Press the Menu/Power button until “P” (the Key tone& Roger beep) icon flashes on the display. The current on or off setting is displayed.
2. Press the “UP” and “DOWN” button to turn Key tone & Roger beep on or off.
3. Choose one of the following:
   a.Press the Menu/Power button to return to Standby mode.
   b.Press “PTT” button to save the setting and return to Standby mode.

Dual watch receiver [dual scan]
Dual Scan is an optional feature. In dual scan, the radio looks for activity on home channel and selected dual scan channel in the radio.
[Dual scan: 1] the user can select dual scan channel through menu. The dual- scan code is the code in dual scan channel because our radio have different code in each channel through menu setting.
[Dual scan: 2] when dual scan feature is enabled (user selected a dual scan channel through menu), a dual icon“2CH” is displayed in LCD.
[Dual scan: 3] in dual scan mute state (no signal in-home channel and dual scan channel), the home channel with home channel’s code and dual scan icon is displayed. lf home channel is active , the display do not change. lf dual scan channel is active, the radio will display dual scan channel with dual-scan channel’s code and dual scan icon. After Rx hang time, the radio will return to home channel in display.
[Dual scan: 4] the dual scan is same as normal scan except this scan does not have CSQ feature. Reference scan description, dual scan have scan mute, scan unmute, RX hang time, TX hangs time state.

NOAA (WX) Operation
Turning Weather Channel Reception On and Off
1. Press and hold the WX button to turn weather reception on/off.
Setting the Weather Channel
Your radio receives weather frequencies:

1. After turning weather reception on, press the MENU button, the current channel flashes.
2. Press UP or DOWN button to select the appropriate channel with good reception in your area.
3. Press WX button to save the weather channel setting.

Setting the Weather Alert
Your radio can be set to respond to Weather Radio emergency messages. A special alarm tone sounds an alert and tums on the weather receiver to give you immediate weather and emergency information.

1. After turning weather reception on, press Menu button twice, On/Off displays.
2. Press UP or DOWN button to select On/Off. lf you activate Weather Alert and return to two-way mode, WX ALERT icon will display.
3. Press WX button to save the weather Alert setting.
4. Press PTT button to return to two-way mode.

As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception depends on how close you are to a transmitter and whether you are indoors or outdoors. Because weather channels are transmitted without codes, they may contain static or noise. Weather Alert will not function while actively transmitting or receiving in two-way mode.

Reset function

Turn off the radio, press UP Button and Power Button at the same time to turn on the radio.

Package Contents

2 x RT45P Two Way Radio.
2 x Belt Clip
1 x Type-C Charging Cable
6 x 1000mAh AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
1 x RT45P User Manual

Specification Table (FRS)

50.2pV
Channel capacity| 22 CH| Adjacent channel power| .65dB| Intermodulation| 55dB
Working Voltage| 3.7V DC| TX current| 51200mA| Audio output| >500m W
Antenna impedance| 500| Spurious radiation| 57.5pW| Receive current| 150 mA
Step frequency| 12.5 KHz| modulation| 8-12mv| Waiting current| 55 mA

Frequency table (FRS)

Weather channel and frequency

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

ATTENTION!| Before using this radio, read this guide which contains important operating instructions for
safe usage and rf energy awareness and control for compliance with applicable standards
and regulations.
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This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide communications 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

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, 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 A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.  This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,  may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
• 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 the 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.
• Occupational/Controlled Radio, this radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational/Controlled Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards; NOT intended for use in a General population/uncontrolled environment.
• 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 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

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:

• 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
  Protect your hearing:

• 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 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 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

Guarantee

Model Number: ……………………………………………………………..Serial Number: …………………………………
Purchasing Date: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Dealer: ………………………………………………………………………….. Telephone: ……………………………………….
User’s: …………………………………………………………………………… Telephone: ……………………………………….
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Remarks:

1. This guarantee card should be kept by the user, no replacement if lost.

2. Most new products carry a two-year manufacturer’s warranty from the date of purchase. Further details, pls read
   http://wwwretevis.com/after-sale/

3. The user can get warranty and after-sales service as below:
   • contact the seller where you buy.
   • Products Repaired by Our Local Repair Center

4. For warranty service, you will need to provide a receipt proof of purchase from the actual seller for verification

Exclusions from Warranty Coverage:

1. To any product damaged by accident.
2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs.
3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.

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