TIDRADIO 2BED7-OS-E36 Hengluda Model Handheld Radio User Guide

TIDRADIO 2BED7-OS-E36 Hengluda Model Handheld Radio

Product Specifications

• Model : OS-E36
• Type : Two-way radio
• Charging Port : Type-C
• Power Source: Rechargeable battery
• Transmission Range: Up to 5 miles
• Frequency Range: UHF 400-470MHz
• Channels: 16 channels
• Power Output: 5W
• Dimensions: 6.2 x 2.1 x 1.3 inches

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started
Charging The Battery:

1. Connect the Type-C charge cable to the charging port on the charger tray and the USB end to a standard 5V USB charging point.
2. Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet and place the radio onto the charger tray.
3. The battery charging indicator will show red while charging and turn blue when fully charged.

Installing the Battery:
With the back of the radio facing up, press and slide in the battery until you hear a click sound.

Using the Radio

• PTT (Push to Talk): To talk, press and hold the PTT button. Hold the radio 3-7cm away from your mouth when speaking. Release the button to stop transmission.
• Scanning: To enter scanning mode, press and hold the [–] button. Remember to turn off the scan function after use to conserve battery.
• FM Mode: To enter FM mode, press and hold the [-] button. Use [-] or [–] to scan FM channels and hold [-] to exit scanning mode.

Additional Features

• Low Battery Alert: If the battery is low, recharge immediately upon voice prompt.
• Battery Save: The radio enters Battery Save mode if there is no activity for 60 seconds to conserve power.
• PTT Time Out Timer (TOT): If PTT is pressed continuously for 60 seconds, transmission stops and a warning tone is emitted.

CONTROLS & BUTTON FUNCTIONS

1. Fixed antenna
2. Push to Talk (PTT)
3. Channel [-]/FM
4. Channel [–]/Scanning
5. Speaker
6. Microphone
7. Battery charging indicator
8. Transmit/Receive indicator
9. Power/Volume knob
10. Charging port
11. Accessory port

CHECK THE PACK CONTENTS

It is recommended to check inbox items upon unboxing. If any of these items are lost or damage, please contact your place of purchase immediately.

Inbox items：

• 1x Radio
• 1x Battery
• 1x Belt clip
• 1x Power supply
• 1x Charging cable
• 1x User guide

GETTING STARTED

Charging The Battery
Connect Type-C charge cable to the charger tray charging port and the USB end to a standard 5V USB charging point or a 5V 1A or above USB wall adaptor. Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet. Place the radio onto the charger tray. The charging battery charging indicator red meaning the battery is charging, blue when fully charged.

Note:

• Charge only at room temperatures.
• Battery may corrode over time and cause permanent damage to your radio.
• Remove radio as soon it is fully charged for optimized battery life.

Installing the Battery
With the back of the radio is facing up, press and slide in the battery until you hear the click sound.

Installing Belt Clip

• To attach: Place the belt clip as shown in picture. Slide and press the belt clip toward until it snap into place.
• To remove: Pinch and hold belt clip latch and slide the belt clip upward.

1. Low Battery Alert
   If the battery level becomes low, the device will voice prompted low battery. Recharge the radio immediately to continue using the radio.

2. Battery Save
   The radio has a circuit that is specifically designed to reduce power consumption and significantly prolong the battery life. If there is no transmission or receive call within 60 seconds, the radio automatically enters Battery Save mode. The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode.

3. PTT Time Out Timer (TOT)
   The TOT is designed to prevent accidentally transmissions for an extended period. If the [PTT] button is press for continuous 60 seconds, the radio will stop transmission and emit warning tone.

4. Scanning
   Use scan to monitor channels for transmissions or to locate someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels. [–] button is preprogrammed with scanning function, press & hold [–] button to enter scanning mode. Repeat step to exit scanning mode.
   Important : Remember to turn the scan function off after scan. The scan function will drain more power if keep running in background.

5. FM Mode
   The [-] button is preprogrammed with FM mode, press & hold [-] button to enter FM mode. Press [-] or [–] to scan next available FM channels. Press & hold [-] button to exit scanning mode. To talk, press and hold the [PTT] button. Hold the radio 3~7cm away from your mouth when speaking. The transmitting indicator will show red. Once finish speaking, release the PTT button to stop transmission.
   Note: Do not press the [PTT] button when others are talking. The communication is interrupted.

6. Listening/ Receiving
   The radio speaker receives signal automatically if radio is set to the same channel and subcode as the transmitting radio. Ensure the speaker volume is set to an appropriate level.

RADIO OPERATIONS

• Power/Volume On/Off
  To turn the radio on or off, rotate the knob clockwise until you hear the voice announcement and display turns on or off. Turn the knob counterclockwise to power off.

• Display Back Light
  Your radio has an automatic display back light which remains on for about 6 seconds after a button press and 8 seconds after PTT button is press.

• Channel Selection
  Press [-] or [–] button to switch to desired channel.

• Talking/Transmitting
  Note : To communicate, all radios in the group must be set to the same channel and same CTCSS/DCS subcode if it is set.

FUNCTIONS INTRODUCTION

Radio Password Setting
Note : Password need to have 6 characters include any combination of upper- and lower-case letters and numbers (0-9).Use the designed Type-C programming cable for programming radio.

1. To add a new password, enter a 6-character password in the [Change Password] field and write it to the radio.
2. If a password has already been set, enter the password in the [R/W Password] field to read and write to the radio.
3. To change the password, enter the existing password in the [R/W Password] field and the new password in the [Change Password] field, then write it to the radio. The password will be updated to the new password.
4. To remove the password, enter the current password in both the [R/W Password] and [Change Password] fields, then write it to the radio to remove the password.

Time Out Timer (TOT)
To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio will stop transmitting and emit beep tone if you press PTT for continuous 60 seconds. You may customize the TOT setting through programming software.

Voice Operated Transmission (VOX)
Transmission is initiated by speaking into the microphone of the radio instead of pushing the PTT key. You may customize the VOX setting through programming software. Note: VOX levels- OFF by default, from 1 (low sensitivity) to 9 (high sensitivity).

Wireless Cloning (Pairing all channels)
Wireless Cloning is a function that allows you to easily copy all channels from one radio (the master) to all other radios within range without the use of wires or cables.

To clone the channels and subcode, radios and the master radio must:

1. Ensure that the radios of the same model are on Channel 2 and turn radio power off.
2. Press and hold + button and turn the knob clockwise simultaneously to turn on the radio. Blue light in pulses indicate the radio enters pairing mode.
3. Short press the [PTT] button to clone the Master channels and subcodes to radios. Steady red light indicates cloning in progress. Red light indicator turned off when completed. Restart to use the device normally.

Note: This function is only applicable to the same model radio. Do not interrupt or power off the radio. If interrupted, re-enter the pairing mode to continue and complete the cloning process.

• CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch
  System) /DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) Subcode CTCSS is a function that allows a group to talk to each other without hearing other users on the same channel. There are 50 CTCSS Codes in the list. DCS is a digital extension of CTCSS. It provides 208 extra, digitally coded, squelch codes that follow the 50 CTCSS codes. You can change the CTCSS/ DCS subcode through the programming software.

• Special Code
  Special code refers to the Digital Quiet Talk (DQT) , a function that helps reject undesired signals on your channel. You will hear a call only when you receive a signal that contains a matching DQT code. Radios must set same special code and enable it to communicate. You can select ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ to turn on or off the special code function through the programming software.

• Transmission (TX) Power
  In some countries, set different powers are allowed for different channels. Use high power for more reliable communications and only use low power when transmission is not far away from each other’s and want to prolong the battery life. You can select TX Power through the programming software.

• Busy Channel Lockout (Busy Lock)
  This function prevents accidental transmission on a busy channel. This is recommended on channels where CTCSS or DCS is being used. When Busy Lock is enabled, the BCL function will prevent you from transmitting when you hear sound from the speaker. You can select ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ to turn on or off the companding function through the programming software.

• Scramble
  The scramble function is a voice inversion function that provides additional privacy with your communication. You can select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to turn on or off the companding function through the programming software.

• Compander
  An audio compander is a function that compresses transmitted audio and expands received audio. When used between radios with the same function, it can reduce background noise in some situations. You can select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to turn on or off the commanding function through the programming software.

• Note : To ensure the sound quality, suggest turning off scramble while turning on companding.

• Battery Save
  To reduce power consumption and significantly prolong battery life. You can enable or disable the battery-saver function through the programming software. It is recommended to enable this function to prolong battery life.

• English Voice Announcement
  The device by default is English Voice Announcement. To switch between English/Chinese Voice Announcement, change to channel 16 and power off the device. Press & hold the [–] button and power on device to change setting. Repeat step to change again.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Unable to power on radio. Please fully charge the radio with supplied power adapter and try again.
2. Receiving low volume. Short press [UP] button to increase the volume.
3. No receiving. Please make sure radio are set to the same channel and CTCSS/ DCS subcode and within radio coverage.

CHANNEL & FREQUENCIES

Note : Power refers to the maximum allowable power for each channel under FRS rules for the USA. This power specification is defined by the FCC and does not reflect the power specification of the radio.

CTCSS & DCS Code

CTCSS (50 Numbers)

67| 69.3| 71.9| 74.4| 77
79.7| 82.5| 85.4| 88.5| 91.5
94.8| 97.4| 100| 103.5| 107.2
110.9| 114.8| 118.8| 123| 127.3
131.8| 136.5| 141.3| 146.2| 151.4
156.7| 159.8| 162.2| 165.5| 167.9
171.3| 173.8| 177.3| 179.9| 183.5
186.2| 189.9| 192.8| 196.6| 199.5
203.5| 206.5| 210.7| 218.1| 225.7
229.1| 233.6| 241.8| 250.3| 254.1
DCS (208 Numbers)
D023N| D025N| D026N| D031N| D032N
D036N| D043N| D047N| D051N| D053N
D054N| D065N| D071N| D072N| D073N
D074N| D114N| D115N| D116N| D122N
D125N| D131N| D132N| D134N| D143N
D145N| D152N| D155N| D156N| D162N
D165N| D172N| D174N| D205N| D212N
D223N| D225N| D226N| D243N| D244N
D245N| D246N| D251N| D252N| D255N
D261N| D263N| D265N| D266N| D271N
D274N| D306N| D311N| D315N| D325N
D331N| D332N| D343N| D346N| D351N
D356N| D364N| D365N| D371N| D411N
D412N| D413N| D423N| D431N| D432N
D445N| D446N| D452N| D454N| D455N
D462N| D464N| D465N| D466N| D503N
D506N| D516N| D523N| D526N| D532N
D546N| D565N| D606N| D612N| D624N
D627N| D631N| D632N| D654N| D662N
D664N| D703N| D712N| D723N| D731N
DCS (208 Numbers)

D732N| D734N| D743N| D754N| D023I
D025I| D026I| D031I| D032I| D036I
D043I| D047I| D051I| D053I| D054I
D065I| D071I| D072I| D073I| D074I
D114I| D115I| D116I| D122I| D125I
D131I| D132I| D134I| D143I| D145I
D152I| D155I| D156I| D162I| D165I
D172I| D174I| D205I| D212I| D223I
D225I| D226I| D243I| D244I| D245I
D246I| D251I| D252I| D255I| D261I
D263I| D265I| D266I| D271I| D274I
D306I| D311I| D315I| D325I| D331I
D332I| D343I| D346I| D351I| D356I
D364I| D365I| D371I| D411I| D412I
D413I| D423I| D431I| D432I| D445I
D446I| D452I| D454I| D455I| D462I
D464I| D465I| D466I| D503I| D506I
D516I| D523I| D526I| D532I| D546I
D565I| D606I| D612I| D624I| D627I
D631I| D632I| D654I| D662I| D664I
D703I| D712I| D723I| D731I| D732I
D734I| D743I| D754I| |

GENERAL INFORMATION & SAFETY

ATTENTION:
Before using this radio, read this guide which contains important operating instructions for safety and RF energy awareness and control for compliance with applicable standards and regulations. . For other information please refer to product details, brochures, user manuals and approved accessories lists from www.ciphersmesh.com.

• User instructions should accompany the radio when transferred to other users.
• Do not use this radio if the operational requirements described herein are not met.

This 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 Ciphersmesh 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 of RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it.

For more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits, please refer to the following websites: http://www.who.int/en/

Unauthorized modification and adjustment
Unauthorized changes or modifications to the radio may void the user’s authority granted by the local government radio management departments to operate this radio. 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.
RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information and Operational Instructions for General Population and Uncontrolled

Environment Use
For more information on what RF energy exposure is, see the following websites:

• https://www.fcc.gov/
• http://www.who.int/peh-emf/project/en/

FCC Requirements: For licensed radio are applicable
This radio complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules per the condition that this radio does not cause harmful interference.

Other radios are applicable:
This radio complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules per the following conditions:

• This radio may not cause harmful interference.
• This radio must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• (Only applicable to home)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital radio, 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, it 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.

FCC & RSS WARNINGS:

• SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC/ISEDC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands, although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. Before a new model is a available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC/ISEDC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the
• FCC/ISEDC Tests for each product are performed in positions and locations as required by the FCC/ISEDC.
• For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the FCC/ISEDC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory designated for this product or when used with and accessory that contains no metal.
• To maintain compliance with the FCC/ISEDC’s RF exposure guidelines, hold the transmitter and antenna at least 1 inch(2.5 centimeters) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away from the face.
• This equipment complies with FCC/ISEDC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

In order to comply with the FCC/ISEDC RF exposure requirements, the antenna installation must comply with following:

• Users must be fully aware of the hazards of the exposure and able to exercise control over their RF exposure to qualify for the higher exposure limits.
• Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. This product sends out radio frequency (RF) signals when the Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button is pressed.
• The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%.

Hand-held Mode (If applicable)

• 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 lips or nose.
• 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.

Licensing Information
USA (FCC)
According to FCC Part 95, FRS devices do not require a license. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Ciphersmesh may void the user authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with FCC 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 FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.

Note : Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations & may be prohibited.

Avoid Choking Hazard
Warning : This radio is not a toy and may content small and removeable parts. Not for children under 3 years old.

Radio Operating Conditions
To reduce the risk of injury, follow these guidelines when using the radio:

• Turn off your radio before removing (installing) a battery or accessory or when charging battery.
• Turn off your radio when you are in potentially hazardous environments such as near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or 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.
• 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 radios) 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.

Hearing Safety
Warning: To reduce the risk of hearing damage, follow these guidelines when using the radio:

• Use the lowest volume necessary to do your job and turn up the volume only if you are in noisy surroundings.
• Turn down the volume before adding a headset or earpiece and 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.
• Be careful with the earphone as excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
• Note that 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. Medical radios If you use a personal medical radio, such as a pacemaker or hearing aid, it is recommended that you consult the manufacturer of your radio to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information .

Avoid Injury
Warning : To reduce the risk of injury, follow these guidelines when using the radio:

• 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.
• When handling batteries, exercise care to avoid short- circuiting the battery by keeping conductive materials such as jewelry, keys, or chains away from the exposed terminals. If a short circuit occurs, the battery may become hot and cause bodily injury such as burns. Store spare batteries securely and keep them out of reach of children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. Dispose of used batteries immediately and safely.
• When the transceiver is used for long transmissions, the radiator and chassis will become hot.

Safety Operation
Warning : To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, follow these guidelines when using the charger:

• Use the charger only in dry locations/conditions and avoid using it outdoors or in moist environments.
• Do not disassemble the charger or operate it if it has been broken or damaged in any way.
• 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 Ciphersmesh for assistance regarding repairs and service.
• The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

For Vehicle With Air Bags

• Do not place a portable radio in the area over an airbag or in the airbag deployment area. The radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle when the airbag inflates.
• Refer to vehicle manufacturer’s manual prior to place the electronic radio to avoid interference with air bag wiring.

Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas
Warning : To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.

Approved Accessories

• This radio meets the RF exposure guidelines when used with the Ciphersmesh 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 approved accessories for your radio model, visit the following website: http://www.hldos.com

Warranty

IMPORTANT: Terms of Warranty
This warranty extends only to original retail purchaser and is not transferable. Ciphersmesh Sdn. Bhd. warrants that the two-way radio (“Product”) and the Ciphersmesh branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Product (“Accessories”) will be free from defects in materials and craftmanship for the duration of the warranty period under normal consumer usage, subjected to the limitations and exclusions set out below.

Warranty Period:
This limited warranty is the exclusive remedy of a consumer and applies as follows to new Products and Accessories and purchased by consumers in country of purchase and will expire, as indicated below, from the date of original sale.

• Radio – 12 months
• Accessories – 6 months

Exclusions From Warranty Coverage:

• Normal wear and tear: Routine maintenance, repair, or replacement of items due to regular usage.
• Any defects or damage caused by improper handling, accidents, negligence, exposure to liquids, extreme conditions, or using the radio for purposes it wasn’t intended for.
• Damage resulting from using accessories or radios not certified by Ciphersmesh.
• Issues arising from unauthorized attempts at servicing, altering, or modifying the radio.
• Any changes made to the radio’s serial numbers, seals, or components that are not authorized by Ciphersmesh.
• Problems arising from the use of communication services or signals in conjunction with the radio that you subscribe to or utilize.

Procedure for Obtaining Warranty Service:
Depending on the country in which the Product was first purchased, if you believe that your Product does not conform with this warranty, you should deliver the Product, together with satisfactory evidence of your original purchase (such as a legible copy of the sales docket) to Ciphersmesh. Please refer to the Ciphersmesh website for address details. You should contact Ciphersmesh regarding any compensation that may be payable for your expenses incurred in making a warranty claim. Prior to delivery, we recommend that you make a backup copy of any phone numbers, images or other data stored on your Product, in case it is lost or damaged during warranty service.

Warranty Card

Warranty Card

Model Number|
Serial Number|
Purchase Date|
Dealer|
Tel|
User Name|
Tel|
Country|
Address|
Postcode|
Email|

Remarks:

1. This guarantee card should be kept by the user, no replacement if lost.
2. The user can get a warranty and after-sales service as below:
   • Contact the seller where you buy.
   • www.hldos.com3.
   • radio warranty 12months,
   • accessories 6months.

For more details, please visit www.hldos.com4. For warranty service, you will need to provide a receipt proof of purchase from the actual seller for verificationExclusions from

Warranty Coverage:

1. Accidental damage.
2. Misuse or abuse of the radio or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs.
3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.

Quanzhou Hengluda Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd.

• NO.2118, LiuchengStreet, Nan’Quanzhou, Fujian
• Province,362300,china.
• Website :www.hldos.com
• Email :Hengluda@hldos.com

FAQ

Q: How do I know when the battery is fully charged?
A: The battery charging indicator turns blue when the battery is fully charged.

Q: Can I leave the scan function running in the background?
A: It is recommended to turn off the scan function after use as it will drain more power if left running.

Q: What should I do if I receive a low battery alert?
A: Recharge the radio immediately to continue usage.

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