RETEVIS RB48P Two Way Radio User Manual

August 26, 2024
RETEVIS

RETEVIS RB48P Two Way Radio

Introduction

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Warning

Please read the manual carefully before using the radio.

  • Don’t charge the radio in flammable, explosive, and radio communication prohibited areas (gas station, airport, etc).
  • Don’t operate the radio without a license in government-prohibited areas.
  • Avoid exposing the radio to the sun, and avoid putting the radio near any heating equipment.
  • Avoid putting the radio in dust, wet, or splashing water places, and avoid putting the radio near any heating equipment.
  • Remove the battery pack from the radio immediately and contact the nearest retailers if the radio smells or smokes.
  • The radio is repaired by the technical, self-disassembly is strictly prohibited.

Charging Attentions

  • Please use the matched charger to charge the radio.
  • Turn off the radio before charging the radio.
  • To get the best battery performance, please charge at least 5 hours the first time.
  • Don’t charge the battery pack for a long time, otherwise, the service life of the battery will shorten. When fully charged, please stop charging in time.
  • The charger only charges the radio. Don’t charge other battery packs, otherwise, the charger and the battery will be damaged.
  • When fully charged, put the battery pack in cool and dry areas. Don’t be near the fire or exposure to the sun. Otherwise, it will exist a safety hazard.
  • Don’t turn on the radio during charging.
  • During charging, it is common that the battery pack is slightly heated.
  • Obey the local regulations when using the radio.

Main Features

  • IP67 Waterproof
  • LCD Backlight Display
  • 30 Channels
  • 159 CTCSS/DCS Codes (50 CTCSS, 109 DCS)
  • Channel Busy Lock
  • Earpiece Jack
  • 10 Call Tones
  • VOX
  • High/Low Power Selection
  • Call End Tone
  • One-key Cancel CTCSS/DCS
  • Scan/Priority Channel Scan
  • Keypad Lock
  • Channel Hidden
  • English Voice Broadcast
  • Battery Save
  • Low Battery Alert
  • Local and Remote Alarm
  • TOT
  • Call Vibration
  • Talk Around
  • Easy Pairing (Pair one channel and Pair all channels)
  • One-key Group Call
  • PTT ID (only transmit)
  • Double PTT
  • Allow Transmission Prompt
  • NOAA
  • Monitor
  • Roger Beep
  • Squelch
  • Restore Factory Mode
  • Mic Gain

Familiar with Radio

A. Antenna
B. Earpiece jack
C. Power/Volume knob
D. LCD display
E. PTT
F. NOAA/Call tone key
G. Menu/Key lock key
H. Monitor/Scan key
I. Speaker
J .Type-C charging port
K. Mic port
L.【▲】&【▼】Button

Display

No Icon Instruction
1 Group call
2 Scan
3 High power
4 VOX
5 Battery indicate
6 Transmit
7 Receive
8 NOAA/NOAA alert
9 Keypad lock
10 CTCSS/DCS codes, 00 stands for non CTCSS/DCS
11 Channel number

Key Instructions

  • 【PTT】 Key
    Use double PTT to transmit. One is the small PTT key on the side, and the other is the big PTT key in the front. In menu mode, press the PTT key to save settings and exit the menu.

  • 【▲【Key
    Shortly press : Switch options up in the menu
    Long press : Customized side key, OFF, Werther, Alarm, Call, Monitor, and Group call. Factory default: Monitor

  • 【▼】Key
    Shortly press : Switch options down in the menu
    Long press: Customized side key, OFF, Werther, Alarm, Call, Monitor, and Group call. Factory default: Alarm

  • 【 CALLKey】
    Shortly press : Send Call Tone
    Long press: Two-way radio and Weather switch

  • 【MENU】
    Shortly press : Enter or switch the menu
    Long press: Lock or unlock

  • 【Mon/Scan】
    Shortly press : Turn on or off the scan
    Long press: Turn on the monitor

Function Operations

  1. Turn on/off the Radio
    Clockwise rotate the power knob to turn on the radio. Anticlockwise rotate the power knob and hear a click sound to turn off the radio.
    When turning on the radio, it will have a power-on prompt and display all icons. After turning on the radio, it will stay in two-way radio mode and display the current channel number, CTCSS/DCS codes, etc.

  2. Volume Adjustment
    Clockwise rotate the knob to increase the volume. Anticlockwise rotate the knob to decrease the volume.
    Note: don’t put the radio speaker too close to the ear when the volume does not adjust to a proper state. Otherwise, a loud voice will hurt the ears.

  3. Transmit & Receive

  4. Press the PTT key and away the microphone from 3-5cm. Speak in a normal voice. When the radio displays the transmit icon , the radio is transmitting. To avoid stopping your talk, press the PTT key and pause, then start to talk .
    When finishing talk, release the PTT key to receive. When receiving, the radio displays the receive icon .

  5. Key Lock
    Key lock function aims to prevent changing radio settings from accidental operations.

  6. Long press the Menu key, hear a beep sound, and the radio displays icon, the radio enters key lock status.

  7. Long press the menu key, hear two beep sounds, and the radio displays icon, the radio exits key lock status.
    Note: In key lock status, press any key except the PTT key, the radio will send failure sound.

  8. Menu Setting

    • Channel Selection
    1. In standby status, press the Menu key once. The current channel number flashes.
    2. Press the ▲ or ▼ key to select the wanted channel number.
    3. Press the PTT key to save the current setting and exit the menu, or press the Menu key to the next menu setting.
    4. The radios can communicate when they are set as the same channel.
    • CTCSS/DCS Codes Selection
      CTCSS/DCS codes can reduce the interference between radios. The radios with different CTCSS/DCS codes can’t communicate. The radio has a total of 159 CTCSS/DCS codes. The 1-50 are CTCSS codes, and the 51-159 are DCS codes. 0 is to turn off the CTCSS/DCS codes.
    1. In standby status, press the Menu key twice. The current CTCSS/DCS codes setting flashes.
    2. Press the ▲ or ▼ key to choose the wanted CTCSS/DCS codes. Press the ▲ or ▼ key to switch CTCSS/DCS codes quickly.
    3. Press the PTT key to save the current setting and exit the menu, or press the Menu key to the next menu setting.
      Note: when canceling CTCSS/DCS, the CTCSS/DCS codes display OF.
    • Call Tone Selection
    1. In the standby status, press the Menu key three times. The call tone setting displays CA and the call tone number flashes.
    2. Press the ▲ or ▼ key to choose the wanted call tone. The speaker will send the corresponding call tone.
    3. Press the PTT key to save the current setting and exit the menu, or press the Menu key to the next menu setting.
      Note: when call tone setting chooses 0, long press the Call key, call function is invalid.
    • OX/VOX Level Setting
      When turning on the VOX function, speak towards the microphone directly. The radio will transmit automatically without pressing the PTT key.
    1. In the standby status, press the Menu key four times. The VOX appears on the display. Program to set the VOX level.

    2. Press the ▲ or ▼ key to select the level from 0-9:
      9 : High sensitivity level
      5: Medium sensitivity level
      1 : Low sensitivity level
      0 : OFF

    3. Press the PTT key to save the current setting and exit the menu, or press the Menu key to the next menu setting.

    • High/Low Power Setting
    1. In the standby status, press the Menu key five times. The radio displays Pr.
    2. Press the ▲ or ▼ key to choose LO or HI. (LO: Low power/HI: High power)
    3. Press the PTT key to save the current setting and exit the menu.
      Note:CH8-CH14 only has low power.
    • Turn on/off Scan Function
    1. In the standby status, press the Menu key six times. The radio displays SC.

    2. Press the ▲ or ▼ key to choose ON or OFF.
      ON: Shortly press the Mon/Scan key to turn on the scan.
      OFF: Shortly press the Mon/Scan key is invalid. The scan can’t turn on.

    3. Press the PTT key to save the current setting and exit the menu, or press the Menu key to the next menu setting.

    • Turn on/off Roger Beep
    1. In the standby status, press the Menu key seven times. The radio displays bE.
    2. Press the ▲ or ▼ key to choose ON or OFF.
    3. Press the PTT key to save the current setting and exit the menu, or press the Menu key to the next menu setting.
    4. After turning on the function, the radio will send the prompt when finishing transmitting.
    • Turn on/off Call Vibration
    1. In the standby status, press the Menu key eight times. The radio displays U1.
    2. Press the ▲ or ▼ key to choose ON or OFF.
    3. Press the PTT key to save the current setting and exit the menu, or press the Menu key to the next menu setting.
    4. After turning on the function, the radio vibrates when receiving the first call in the standby status.
    • Turn on/off Talk Around
    1. In the standby status, press the Menu key nine times. The radio displays tA.
    2. Press the ▲ or ▼ key to choose ON or OFF.
    3. Press the PTT key to save the current setting and exit the menu to turn on the function.
      Note: after turning on the function, the transmitting frequency is the same as the receiving frequency. The radios connect directly without the repeater. When turning it off, the frequencies are different.
  9. Scan Function
    In the standby status, shortly press the Mon/Scan key. The radio sends a beep sound and enters the scan mode. The channel number increases and the LCD displays SCAN icon. When detecting a signal, the radio will pause on this channel to receive the signal until it disappears. The radio will continue to scan when the signal disappears for 5s.
    During scanning, press the PTT key, the radio will transmit on the starting scanning channel. When detecting the effective signal, pressing the PTT key, and the radio will transmit on the current channel. Release the PTT key and wait for 5s, the radio will continue to scan.
    Shortly press the Mon/Scan key, the radio prompts two beep sounds, exits the scan mode, and returns to the standby status.

    • Priority Channel
      Set the priority channel through the CPS. CH1-CH30 is optional. When choosing the priority channel, in the scan mode, the radio will scan once priority channel interval a channel.

    • Scan Channel Add/Delete
      Set the scan list through the CPS. Set the current channel as Del or Add. When setting as the Add, the current channel enters the scan list. When setting as the Del, the current channel is not in the scan list.

  10. Monitor Function
    In the two-way radio mode, long press the Mon/Scan to turn on the function and monitor whether the selected channel has audio
    transmission or not. If it has no signal, the radio will send a rustle sound. Release the key to turn off the function.

  11. Emergency Alarm
    The long press of the ▼ key is the alarm. Press the defined alarm key to turn on the emergency alarm.

  12. )Local Alarm
    Set the alarm mode as the local alarm. Press the alarm key, the radio will continuously send the emergency alarm sound. Press the PTT key to exit the alarm.

  13. Remote Alarm
    Set the alarm mode as the local alarm. Press the alarm key, the radio will continuously send an emergency alarm sound and send an alarm signal to others. When other radios are the same frequency and in receive range, they will send an emergency alarm sound. Press the PTT key to exit the alarm.

  14. One-key Cancel CTCSS/DCS
    In the shutdown status, press the ▲ key and turn on the radio. The radio sends a beep sound to turn off all the CTCSS/DCS codes.
    When it sends two beep sounds, restore all the channel CTCSS/DCS codes.

  15. Battery Save Function
    The battery save function saves the battery consumption and extends the use time. If there are no calls or other operations in 10s, the
    radio will automatically enter the battery save mode. In this mode, the radio still receives the information.

  16. NOAA Receive
    The NOAA function is available in the USA and Canada based on the needs.
    You can receive the NOAA channel (the detailed information see the NOAA channel and frequency list). When receiving the NOAA channel, the radio can’t receive the radio channel signal.

    • Enter NOAA Mode
      In the two-way radio mode, long press the /CALL key to turn on the NOAA mode.

    • Set NOAA Channel

    1. In the NOAA mode, shortly press the Menu key, and the NOAA channel number flashes.
    2. Press the ▲ or ▼ key to choose to receive the proper channel in your areas.
    3. Long press the  /CALL key to exit the menu.
    • NOAA Weather Alert
      When turning on the NOAA weather alert function, in the two-way radio mode, the radio monitors the standby NOAA channel, responds to the NOAA weather broadcast, sends the alert and turns on the NOAA receiver to provide instant weather and emergency information. In two-way radio mode, turn on the NOAA, and the icon will display.

      1. In NOAA mode, press the Menu key twice, and ON or OFF flashes.
    1. Press the ▲ or ▼ key to choose ON or OFF NOAA alert.
    2. Press the Menu key to exit the NOAA menu setting.
  17. Allow Transmission Prompt
    Program to turn on the function. Press the PTT key and hear a beep sound, then speak.

  18. Backlight Time
    If there are no operations, the backlight will turn off automatically to reduce battery power consumption.
    Backlight delay time can be set as 5s, 10s, 20s, 30s or 60s. When setting is to the time, the backlight will turn off automatically

  19. TOT
    When you press the PTT key to communicate over 15-600s, the radio will send a continuous warning sound and stop transmitting automatically.

  20. Companding
    Program to turn on the function. It reduces the environmental background noise and improves the receiver’s voice quality. It makes the receiver’s voice fidelity and performance higher.
    Note: The radios need to turn on simultaneously.

  21. One-key Group Call
    After turning on the group call function, the radio waits for the group call channel in two-way radio mode. Set the group call channel through the CPS. In two-way radio mode, the radio can receive the current channel or the group call channel. When the group call channel is set to OFF, the group call function is turned off.
    Set the long press function of the [▲] or [▼] key to group call through the CPS. Press the group call key and the radio will make a call on the group call channel. Set the restore time and PTT reply through the CPS. When the radio receives the signal from the group call channel, directly press the [PTT] key to reply to the group call channel within the restore time.

  22. Easy Pairing

  23. Pair One Channel
    Copy the receiving frequency and transmitting frequency on the current channel to the received RF frequency. (Note: Only for the receiving and transmitting frequencies, CTCSS and DCS are replaced by frequency hopping codes) Set the receiver to the copied channel and turn it off. In the shutdown status, press the small [PTT] key on the side and turn on the radio. Wait for 3S and hear the three beep sound, release the [PTT] key and the radio enters pairing mode. Turn on the transmitter and adjust it to the target channel. Press the PTT key to transmit and stay for a while. When the receiver hears a “beep” prompt sound and starts to receive the voice of the transmitter, the channel has been paired successfully and saved automatically. If you need to repeat the operation on other channels, adjust the tester to the next channel and repeat this operation to pair the frequency of each channel one by one. After finishing, restart the radio and talk.
    Note: when pairing one channel, the receiver enters the pairing mode, and the transmitter does not need. Only pair one channel once.
    The receiver needs to check pair one channel through the CPS to use this function.

  24. air All Channels

  25. Transmitter: In shutdown status, press the big PTT key on the front and the Call key for 3s, and turn on the radio. The radio sends three beep sounds continuously twice and enters transmitting mode.

  26. Receiver: In shutdown status, press the big PTT key on the front and Mon/Scan key for 3s, and turn on the radio. The radio sends three beep sounds continuously twice and enters receiving mode.
    Press the PTT key of the transmitter and the LED indicator lights up red, the radio transmits data. Restart the radio to exit the mode.
    The LED indicator of the receiver turns purple to blue, the radio receives the data. After receiving the data, the radio will turn on automatically.

  27. Channel Hidden
    If customers only want to communicate on Channel 1, they can hide other channels through the CPS.

  28. Restore Factory Setting
    In shutdown status, press the PTT key on the side and ▼ key, and turn on the radio. The radio will prompt two beep sounds. Release the keys and restart the radio to restore factory setting.

Factory Frequency

Channel NO.| RX Frequency| TX Frequency| Max Power Output| CTCSS/DCS
---|---|---|---|---
1| 462.5625| 462.5625| 5W| 67.0
2| 462.5875| 462.5875| 5W| 118.8
3| 462.6125| 462.6125| 5W| 127.3
4| 462.6375| 462.6375| 5W| 131.8
5| 462.6625| 462.6625| 5W| 136.5
6| 462.6875| 462.6875| 5W| 141.3
7| 462.7125| 462.7125| 5W| 146.2
8| 467.5625| 467.5625| 0.5W| D243N
9| 467.5875| 467.5875| 0.5W| D032N
10| 467.6125| 467.6125| 0.5W| D047N
11| 467.6375| 467.6375| 0.5W| D051N
12| 467.6625| 467.6625| 0.5W| D053N
13| 467.6875| 467.6875| 0.5W| D065N
14| 467.7125| 467.7125| 0.5W| D116N
15| 462.5500| 462.5500| 5W| 123.0
16| 462.5750| 462.5750| 5W| D743I
17| 462.6000| 462.6000| 5W| D332I
18| 462.6250| 462.6250| 5W| 127.3
19| 462.6500| 462.6500| 5W| D243I
20| 462.6750| 462.6750| 5W| D606N
21| 462.7000| 462.7000| 5W| D731I
22| 462.7250| 462.7250| 5W| 136.5
23| 467.5500| 462.5500| 5W| /
24| 467.5750| 462.5750| 5W| /
25| 467.6000| 462.6000| 5W| /
26| 467.6250| 462.6250| 5W| /
27| 467.6500| 462.6500| 5W| /
28| 467.6750| 462.6750| 5W| /
29| 467.7000| 462.7000| 5W| /
30| 467.7250| 462.7250| 5W| /

  • RB48 Plus(GMRS)NOAA Channels
Channel NO. Frequency
1 162.550
2 162.400
3 162.475
4 162.425
5 162.450
6 162.500
7 162.525
8 161.650
9 161.775
10 161.750
11 162.000

CTCSS/DCS Codes

CTCSS CHART (Hz)

Number| Frequency| Number| Frequency| Number| Frequency| Number| Frequency| Number| Frequency
1| 67.0| 2| 69.3| 3| 71.9| 4| 74.4| 5| 77
6| 79.7| 7| 82.5| 8| 85.4| 9| 88.5| 10| 91.5
11| 94.8| 12| 97.4| 13| 100.0| 14| 103.5| 15| 107.2
16| 110.9| 17| 114.8| 18| 118.8| 19| 123.0| 20| 127.3
21| 131.8| 22| 136.5| 23| 141.3| 24| 146.2| 25| 151.4
26| 156.7| 27| 159.8| 28| 162.2| 29| 165.5| 30| 167.9
31| 171.3| 32| 173.8| 33| 177.3| 34| 179.9| 35| 183.5
36| 186.2| 37| 189.9| 38| 192.8| 39| 196.6| 40| 199.5
41| 203.5| 42| 206.5| 43| 210.7| 44| 218.1| 45| 225.7
46| 229.1| 47| 233.6| 48| 241.8| 49| 250.3| 50| 254.1
DCS CODELIST

Number| DCS-N| Number| DCS-N| Number| DCS-N| Number| DCS-N| Number| DCS-N
51| D023N| 52| D025N| 53| D026N| 54| D031N| 55| D032N
56| D036N| 57| D043N| 58| D047N| 59| D051N| 60| D053N
61| D054N| 62| D065N| 63| D071N| 64| D072N| 65| D073N
66| D074N| 67| D114N| 68| D155N| 69| D116N| 70| D122N
71| D125N| 72| D131N| 73| D132N| 74| D134N| 75| D143N
76| D145N| 77| D152N| 78| D155N| 79| D156N| 80| D162N
81| D165N| 82| D172N| 83| D174N| 84| D205N| 85| D212N
86| D223N| 87| D225N| 88| D226N| 89| D243N| 90| D244N
91| D245N| 92| D246N| 93| D251N| 94| D252N| 95| D255N
96| D261N| 97| D263N| 98| D265N| 99| D266N| 100| D271N
101| D274N| 102| D306N| 103| D311N| 104| D315N| 105| D325N
106| D331N| 107| D332N| 108| D343N| 109| D346N| 110| D351N
111| D356N| 112| D364N| 113| D365N| 114| D371N| 115| D411N
116| D412N| 117| D413N| 118| D423N| 119| D431N| 120| D432N
121| D445N| 122| D446N| 123| D452N| 124| D454N| 125| D455N
126| D462N| 127| D464N| 128| D465N| 129| D466N| 130| D503N
131| D506N| 132| D516N| 133| D523N| 134| D526N| 135| D532N
136| D546N| 137| D565N| 138| D606N| 139| D612N| 140| D624N
141| D627N| 142| D631N| 143| D632N| 144| D645N| 145| D654N
146| D662N| 147| D664N| 148| D703N| 149| D712N| 150| D723N
151| D731N| 152| D732N| 153| D734N| 154| D743N| 155| D754N
156| D243I| 157| D332I| 158| D731I| 159| D743I| |

Specifications

General


Frequency Range| GMRS:462-467MHz
Memory Channel| 30
Bandwidth| 25kHz/12.5kHz
Work Voltage| DC 7.4V
Battery| 2000mAh Built-in Li-ion
Work Temperature| -20℃+60℃
Antenna Impedance| 50Ω
Dimension| 2066133mm(Antenna included)

Transmitter

RF Power| High power:5W; Low power:0.5W
Frequency Stability| ±2.5ppm
Adjacent Power| ≤60dBm@12.5KHz
Modulation Method| FM
Transmit Current| ≤1700mA

Receiver

Receive Sensitivity| ≤-119dBm(12dB SINDA)
Audio Power| >1W
Audio Distortion| ≤3%
Receive Current| ≤410mA

Fault Emission

Compatible Accessories J9164F/J9109A/C9034A
Which radios that can talk It can talk to the 1-22 channels of all Retevis

FRS radios in factory default setting, such as RB47, and so on.
Can’t charge the radio|

  1. The radio features Type-C charging and a desktop charger two charging methods, one can’t use, choose the other
  2. If both of them can’t be used, change to use the spare Type-C charging cable to try.
  3. If it isn’t cable trouble, maybe the battery or radio is abnormal,
  4. please contact customer service.

Don’t press the PTT key, why does the radio transmit automatically?| Turn on the VOX, you can turn off the function on the radios
Can’t turn on the radio| Maybe the battery is too low, please charge the radio.

RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AND PRODUCT SAFETY GUIDE
Before using this device, please read this guide which contains important operating instructions for safe usage, control information and operational instructions for compliance with RF Energy Exposure limits in applicable national and international standards.
User’ instructions should accompany the device when transferred to other users.

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.

Radio License
This two-way radio is a GMRS station. A valid individual license is required to operate a GMRS station. To obtain an individual license, an applicant must be eligible and follow the applicable rules and procedures established by FCC. The applicant must pay the required application and regulatory fees. Each individual license in the GMRS will normally have a term of ten years from the date of grant or renewal, and may be renewed pursuant to the procedures of FCC. To obtain a GMRS operator license, you need FCC Form 605 & 159, we suggest visiting the FCC website at https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/support/fcc- form-605, which includes necessary instructions. More questions about the license application, please contact the FCC at 1-888-225-5322 or go to the FCC’s website: http://www.fcc.gov.
Note: According to FCC rules, any individual who holds an individual GMRS license may allow his or her immediate family members to operate his or her GMRS station or stations. Immediate family members are the licensee’s spouse, children, grandchildren, stepchildren, parents, grandparents, stepparents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

FCC
This product may be used in following countries and regions, including: Belgium (BE), Bulgaria (BG), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
  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 B digital device. 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.

Disposal

The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that all electrical and electronic products, batteries, or accumulators 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 and rules in your area.

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

Transmit no more than the rated duty factor 50% of the time. Transmitting necessary information or less, is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting in terms of measuring for standards compliance. For users who wish to further reduce their exposure, some effective measures to reduce RF exposure include:

  • Reduce the amount of time spent using your wireless device.

  • Use a speakerphone, earpiece, headset, or other hands-free accessory to reduce proximity to the head (and thus head exposure).
    While wired earpieces may conduct some energy to the head and wireless earpieces also emit a small amount of RF energy, both wired and wireless earpieces remove the greatest source of RF energy (handheld device) from proximity to the head and thus can greatly reduce total exposure to the head.

  • Increase the distance between wireless devices and your body.

This radio is designed for and classified as “General population/uncontrolled use”. General population/uncontrolled environments are defined as locations where there is exposure of individuals who have no knowledge or control of RF exposure level.

Hand-held Mode
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the controlled environment exposure limits, always adhere
to the following procedure:

  • To receive calls, release the PTT button.
  • To transmit (talk), press the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button in front of the face.
  • Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone (and other parts of the radio including the antenna) at least one inch (2.5 centimeters) away from the nose or lips.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. 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, such as hospitals or healthcare facilities.

Persons with pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) or other active implantable medical devices should

  • Consult with their physicians regarding the potential risk of interference from radio frequency transmitters, such as portable radios (poorly shielded medical devices may be more susceptible to interference).
  • Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.
  • Do not carry the radio in a chest pocket or near the implantation site, and carry or use the radio on the opposite side of the body from the implantable device to minimize the potential for interference.
    Hearing Aids : Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
    Other Medical Devices: If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

Turn off your radio in the following conditions

  • Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially hazardous or explosive atmosphere. Only radio types that are especially qualified should be used in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe”.
    Note: the areas with potentially explosive atmosphere referred to above include blasting caps, blasting areas, inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic powders, grain powders, fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders) and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often – but not always posted.

  • urn off your Radiocommunication device when taking on fuel or parked at gasoline service stations.

  • 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.

  • Do not use any radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin when the radio is in use, a burn can result.

  • Turn off your radio before removing or installing accessories.

  • When the transceiver is used for long transmissions, the radiator and chassis will become hot.

Use of Communication Devices While Driving

  • Always check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the areas where you drive. Use of Communication Devices, for example, mobile radio, may not be allowed.
  • Give full attention to driving and to the road.
  • Use hands-free operation, if available.
  • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call, if driving conditions or regulations so require.
  • Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag 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.

Protect your hearing

  • Use the lowest volume necessary to do your job. Turn up the volume only if you are in noisy surroundings.
  • 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.
  • Use carefully with the earphone maybe possible excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

CAUTION: 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.

Batteries Safety

  • WARNING: KEEP NEW OR OLD USED BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
  • In the event of a battery leaking, do not allow the liquid to come into contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice immediately.
  • Since batteries are sensitive to high temperatures when storing them, keep them in a cool and dry place. The recommended temperature should be between +10 ℃and +25℃and never exceed +30℃. Batteries should therefore not be stored next to radiators or boilers nor in direct sunlight. Extremes of humidity (below 35% and above 95% relative humidity for sustained periods should be avoided since they are detrimental to both batteries and packing. Although the storage life of batteries at room temperature is good, storage is improved at lower temperatures provided special precautions are taken. Also, accelerated warming is harmful.

Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas;

  • Turn off your radio before removing or installing a battery. Store spare batteries securely. Dispose of used batteries immediately and safely.
  • The battery supply terminals are not to be short-circuit
  • Do not replace the battery in any area labeled “Hazardous Atmosphere”. Any sparks created in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause explosion or fire.
  • Batteries should be removed from the appliance when not being used for long periods of time (one months). The batteries should be enclosed in special protective packaging (such as sealed plastic bags or variants) which should be retained to protect them from condensation during the time they are warming to ambient temperature.
  • Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the equipment.
  • Do not dismantle, open or shred batteries. Batteries should be dismantled only by trained people.
  • Disposal of a battery into fire, or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in explosion;
  • Turn off your radio before charging
  • Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged by adults or by children at least 8 years old under adult supervision.
  • Do not use the charger outdoors or in moist environments, use only in dry locations/conditions.

WARINING: CHOKING HAZARD-Small Parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years old.

The plug of the adapter is considered a disconnect device. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Authorized Accessories List

  • Contact Retevis for assistance regarding repairs and service.
  • For a list of Retevis-approved accessories for your radio model, visit the website: http://www.Retevis.com

Guarantee

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

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