DynaScan R-58 PMR-446 Handportable Transceiver with Commercial Radio Instruction Manual

DynaScan R-58 PMR-446 Handportable Transceiver with Commercial

Radio

INFORMATION

PMR-446 equipment is free to use, no requires administrative authorisation or licence.
Countries where may be used:

This equipment complies whit Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Once its useful life is finished, it must be recycled or dismantled. Non-recycled electronic products are potentially dangerous for the environment. For more information, please contact your distributor, salesperson or your local or regional administration.
Electronic products that have not been disposed of in this way are potentially dangerous for the environment and public health due to the possible presence of dangerous substances.

• This equipment complies with Directive 2011/65/EU and its subsequent amendments Directive 2015/863/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS).
• This Instruction Manual has been written with the intention of supplying as much information as possible. PIHERNZ COMUNICACIONES, S.A. is not responsible for any omissions or any errors in printing or translation.
• It is forbidden the total or partial reproduction of the Instruction Manual without prior written authorization from PIHERNZ COMUNICACIONES, S.A.
• EU-Contact:
  PIHERNZ COMUNICACIONES, S.A. C/ Comerç, 2. Nave 12. Polígono Industrial el Plá. 08980 Sant Feliu de Llobregat-Barcelona (Spain).

INTRODUCTION

• Read the Instruction Manual completely to know all the functions that the product offers. It is important to note that some of the functions can be explained in relation to the information in the previous chapters. By reading only part of it, you cannot understand the full explanation of the function.
• It is important that you correctly understand the instructions of the Manual.
• Keep the Manual for future reference.

MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY CAUTIONS

• Turn OFF and do not use the radio, or charge or replace the battery pack in explosive areas.
• Do not attempt to open, modify or adjust the radio.
• Do not use the radio if the antenna is damaged.
• Do not use the transceiver in areas where its use is prohibited.
• Do not put the transceiver within of the car airbag deployment.
• Do not expose the radio, battery pack or desktop charger to direct sunlight, dust, high temperatures and high humidity areas.
• Keep a minimum distance of 5 cm between the radio and your mouth during transmission.
• If smoke or other smell appears on the radio or desktop battery charger shut OFF immediately and contact the Technical Service for verification.
• Do not hold the radio directly by the antenna.
• After long time use, the keys, controls and the case shell can easily get dirty. Use a humidity cloth with a neutral product for cleaning; do not use alcohol or solvents cleaning products.
• Follow local regulations to the use of this equipment type.
• The use of this equipment is the sole responsibility of the user´s.

UNPACKING AND CHECKING ARTICLES

Before use:

1. Check that the packaging is not damaged.
2. Unpack carefully and check that all articles are included. If any article is missing or damaged, contact immediately whit your salesperson.

Note:

• The articles supplied may differ because on the version of radio acquired. For more information, consult with your salesperson.
• Consult with your salesperson to the optional accessories for the radio.

BATTERY PACK INFORMATION:

Charge the battery pack before use. Perform two full charge-discharge cycles so that the battery reaches the maximum performance. When the battery is low, charge it or replace by other a fully charged one.
Always use battery pack recommended by the manufacturer, other battery packs can cause explosion and damage to user.

Notes:

• Use the battery pack and desktop charger recommended by manufacturer.
• Don´t drops the battery pack.
• Don´t short-circuits the battery terminals.
• Don´t exposes the battery pack to the fire.
• Do not disassemble.
• Charge the battery pack in an environment with a temperature range between 5ºC and 40ºC. Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery.
• Don´t charges the battery pack for a long time; the battery life will be shortened. Remove the battery from the desktop charger when the charging is finished.
• Do not use the radio while charging the battery pack. We suggest turn OFF the radio while charging process.
• While charging, we recommend that you not remove the battery pack from the desktop charger or shut OFF the power supply from the charger so as not to interfere with the charging process.
• It is normal for the battery pack to warm up slightly during the charging process.
• Do not charge the battery if it is fully charged, otherwise the battery life will shorten or damaged.
• Do not charge if the battery or the radio is wet. First clean with dry cloth before charging.
• When the battery operating time decreases considerably, after being fully charged, replace it with a new one of the same characteristics as the one supplied with the radio.
• Avoid contact of the battery terminals with metallic objects to avoid short-circuit that can cause battery damages, personal injury or to the objects damages. Take special cautions if you store the battery anywhere with metallic objects.
• Store the fully charged battery in a cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

When the radio indicates that the battery is low, proceed to charge it.

Charging procedure:

Battery charger with external AC/DC adapter:

1. Connect the AC/DC adapter to a wall socket that supplies the same voltage indicated on its characteristics label and connect it to the desktop battery charger.
2. Place the battery pack or the battery pack with the radio in to charger slot. Make sure the battery contacts have appropriate connection with the charger’s charging terminals.
3. After the full charge is complete; remove the battery pack or the radio with its battery from the desktop charger slot.

Note: The switch-off device of the desktop battery charger is the AC/DC adapter.

Battery charger with incorporated power supply:

1. Connect the battery desktop charger to a socket that supplies the same voltage indicated on its characteristics label and follow the procedure described in above 2 and 3 points.

Battery pack storage:

1. The battery pack should be stored with a 50% – 100% charge.
2. It should be stored in a cool, dry environment and removed from the radio.
3. Keep it away from any heat source and direct sunlight.

Notes:

• Do not install or remove the battery pack in environments with risk of fire or explosion, a spark can cause an explosion.
• Do not expose the battery pack to high temperatures and keep it away from fire, it may cause an explosion.
• The battery discharges faster when it is installed in the radio. Always remove it from the radio when you are not using it for a while.

INSTALL / REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

Install the battery pack in the radio without forcing and into correct position, and remove it carefully so as not to damage it.

INSTALL / REMOVE THE BELT CLIP

If the radio supplied with belt clip, attach it to the back of the radio and make sure it is properly attached. Remove the belt clip carefully for not damage it.

INSTALL THE MICRO-HEADSET (OPTIONAL)

Connect a micro-headset to the jack on the radio intended for this purpose.

Notes:

• To radio dust and splashes resistant, the supplied protective cover must be attached correctly.
• The radio is not resistant to dust and splashes while using an optional accessory risking water seep through the connector.
• To avoid hearing loss and/or possible hearing damage, when using headphones or earphones, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods of time.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL:

• Frequencies range: 446.00625 MHz – 446.09375 MHz (TX/RX). 65 – 108 MHz (FM radio).
• Channels no.: 8.
• Antenna type: Integral.
• Operation temperature: -20ºC to +50ºC.
• Power supply: 7.4 V Li-Ion battery pack.
• Modulation: 8K5F3E (FM).
• Channel separation : 12.5 kHz.
• Dimensions: 115 x 55 x 35 mm.
• Weight: 243 gr (With battery pack).
• IP67 waterproof: Water and dust resistant.

TRANSMITER:

• Frequency stability: ±2.5 ppm.
• RF output power: 0.5 W (E.R.P.).
• Maximum deviation: ±2.5 kHz.
• Distortion: <5 %.
• Spurious emission: <-36 dBm

RECEIVER:

• Sensitivity: <0.2 μV.
• Audio distortion: <5 %.
• Audio response: 300 Hz to 3 kHz.
• Adjacent channel selectivity: ≥60 dB.
• Intermodulation: ≥60 dB.
• Spurious radiations: <-57 dBm.

CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES TABLE:

Channel (CH)| Frequency (MHz)| Channel (CH)| Frequency (MHz)
---|---|---|---
1| 446.00625| 5| 446.05625
2| 446.01875| 6| 446.06875
3| 446.03125| 7| 446.08125
4| 446.04375| 8| 446.09375

GETTING STARTED

scan and short press to exit menu.
[ENT]| Press this key to enter the menus and save the setting or parameter.

LCD DISPLAY

OPERATION

[PWR/VOL] CONTROL:

Rotate the [PWR/VOL] knob to turn the transceiver ON/OFF and adjust the volume. Rotate the channel selector knob to select the desired channel.

MONITOR FUNCTION:

Press and hold [SQL] key and adjust the volume with the [PWR/VOL] control. Release the [SQL] key to turn off the squelch.

TRANSMIT/RECEIVE:

Press and hold the [PTT] and speak into the front of the radio in a normal, clear tone of voice.
When pressing [PTT] the status LED indicators turn in red colour.
If you speak too softly or too loudly into the radio’s microphone, communication distortion may occur and the clarity of the received signal will be reduced on the other radios in their group.
Release [PTT] to receive.

FM RADIO:

This transceiver incorporates FM radio receiver, press [FUNC] key and then press [CALL] key to turn ON/OFF the FM radio. Use the channel selector knob to manually select the desired radio station or press [CALL] key to automatically tune the radio stations.

EMERGENCY CALL:

Press [SOS] key, the radio will sound an alarm tone, at the same time an alarm signal will be automatically transmitted on the selected channel. Press [PTT] to turn off this function.

CHANNEL SCAN:

Press [VFO/MR] key for more than 3 seconds to turn on the channel scan. When a matching signal is received, the scan will stop if it previously programmed scan type. Press any key to turn off the scan function.

[FUNC] KEY:

1. Press [FUNC] key and then [ENT] key to lock and unlock the radio’s keypad.
2. With the keypad lock function is on, while press and hold the [FUNC] key, rotate the channel selector knob to enter the settings menu.
3. Press [FUNC] key and [CALL] key to tur on the FM radio.

[MENU] KEY:

The available setting menus may differ by the transceiver programming, please consult your distributor or salesperson for more information.

[MENU] key operation:

1. While pressing [MENU] key, “MENU” will be display.
2. Press [ENT] key to enter the setting menus.
3. Rotate the channel selector knob to select the desired menu.
4. Press [ENT] key to enter to menu, use the channel selector knob to select the desired parameter and press [ENT] key to save.
5. Press [VFO/MR] key to exit.

Priority channel scan:

To available this function, your distributor or salesperson will previously programme a priority channel. If the channel 1 as programmed a priority channel, the scanning sequence will be: 1-2; 1-3; 1-4; and so on.
Press [MENU] key, then press [ENT] key. Rotate the channel selector knob until “PRI?” is displayed, then press [ENT] key to start scanning from the priority channel. When a matching signal is received, the scan will stop for 5 seconds. Press any key to turn off the priority channel scan function.

VOX function:

The VOX function (Voice operated transmission) is disabled by default. Select the “VOX?” menu.
Options: 9 levels of settings.

Transmitting power selection:

Select the “POW?” menu. Options: H (high) and L (low).

Setting the squelch level:

Select the “SQL?” menu. Options: 9 levels of settings.

Scrambler function:

The radio with the same channel selected but with this function disabled will hear the communication distorted.
Select the “SCRM?” menu.
Options: ON and OFF.

Note:

• For more information, please consult your salesperson or distributor.

Backlights display:

Select the “LED?” menu. Options: AUTO, ON and OFF.

Keypad beep:

Select the “BEEP?” menu. Options: ON and OFF.

Keypad lock:

Select “KEYBO?” menu.
Options: AUTO and MANUAL. When AUTO is selected, the keypad will auto lock after a few seconds without operating the radio’s.

TOT function:

Select “TOT?” menu.
Options: OFF, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210, 240, 270 seconds. A warning tone will alert you before the programmed transmission time is reached.

Select scan type:

• Select the “SCANS?” menu.
• Options: TO/CO/SE.
• TO: Scanning will stop when receive a matching signal and will resume automatically after 5 seconds.
• CO: Scanning will stop when receive a matching signal until the signal disappears.
• SE: Scanning will stop and turn off when receive a matching signal.

Voice prompt:

Select the “VOICE?” menu. Options: ON and OFF.

Select CTCSS and DCS codes:

Options: RX and TX, RX only and TX only. You can select one code for each channel. Select the “C-CDC?” menu (For RX/TX), “R-CDC?” (For RX only), “T-CDC?” (For TX only). Into above menus, select the CTCSS code, or press [SQL] key to select the DCS code.
While choose the DCS code, press [CALL] key to select the normal (N) or inverted (I) DCS code.

Channel name:

Select the “”NAME?” menu.
Options: ON and OFF. If select ON, the channel name will be displayed if your salesperson or distributor has previously programmed the name.

Wideband (W)/Narrowband (N):

Select “N/W?” menu. Options: W and N.

ANI code:

Select “ANI?” menu. Options: ON and OFF.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

If you have problems with the operation of the radio, contact your salesperson or Authorized Technical Service.

GUARANTEE CONDITIONS:

• The guarantee conditions comply with all the rights that the consumer or user has in accordance with the provisions of the General Law for the Protection of Consumers and Users. These guarantee conditions are independent of the rights that the consumer or user has against the salesperson derived from the purchase-sale agreement of the equipment.
• The equipment is guaranteed for a period of 2 years to repair any fault or defect free of charge whenever it is due to a manufacturing fault or a defective component that implies the not product conformity.
• The guarantee is unique and non-transferable, and cannot be reissued in original or copy. Replacement due to failure of the equipment, any accessory or part of it will not imply an extension of the warranty. In case that the equipment is replaced by a new one, the term will always have at least a guarantee period of 6 months from delivery, but in no case does a new period of 2 years begin.
• The warranty covers the free replacement of all parts that have defects in the materials and components used in the manufacture and/or assembly of the equipment.
• The verification of the accessories is the responsibility of the user at the time of purchase of the equipment.
• The warranty does not cover damages caused by accidents, installation and improper use, use of non-original or incompatible accessories, connection to a different voltage than specified in the instruction manual, or deterioration in the external appearance by normal use or repairs carried out by personnel other than the Authorized Technical Service.
• The warranty doesn’t cover the equipment and accessories in those that the serial number has been modified, erased or show up illegible.
• The warranty doesn’t cover the rechargeable batteries neither although these are part of the acquired equipment since they are considered fungible material. Its possible defects should be communicated in a maximum term of 15 counted DAYS starting from the date of purchase of the equipment.
• To make use of the guarantee it is necessary to deliver the damaged equipment together with its accessories and the following documentation to the salesperson or the Authorized Technical Service:
  1. Purchase invoice or original ticket.
  2. Damage descriptions or defects.

Therefore, keep the ticket or purchase invoice of the equipment throughout the warranty.

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