User manual BT FREEWAY MINI

[. . . ] For long-term storage of your radios it is recommended that you remove the batteries. 5 Slide the battery cover back into place. 6 Getting started Attaching the belt clip (optional) Slide down the belt clip into the slot on the back of the radio until it clicks into place. Removing the belt clip Pull back the release catch, and slide the belt clip up and away from the radio. Getting to know your radio Controls 7 Call tone Press to call other radios on the same channel as your radio, page 11. Third press takes you to the monitor option, page 13 Speaker Display + Increases volume, page 9. Whilst in menu mode used to increment channel or change scan selection. Menu BT Freeway Mini ­ Decreases volume, page 9. [. . . ] When you are transmitting you will notice the LCD outline stops flashing and becomes permanently lit. Sending call tone To alert other radios in your group that you want to communicate with them, you can send a call tone. Both your radio and the other radios in your group will sound a call tone. Listen to another radio When switched on, your BT Freeway Mini is always in standby reception when the is not being pressed and you are not changing any of the settings. Provided the other radio is using the same channel, you will hear them speak. PTT It is recommended that you do not use your radios closer than 1. 5 metres apart to avoid interference. However, the range is affected by the environment or terrain in which it is being used. buildings) will greatly reduce the range achieved. 12 Using your mobile radios When the other radio user has finished speaking you can respond. When you are receiving a transmission you will notice the LCD outline stops flashing and disappears. Channel scan You can scan through the 8 channels on your BT Freeway Mini to check for any activity and see which channels are in use and which are free. You can also scan through to locate another radio user in your group who has accidentally changed channels. Press the or buttons to change the current setting. PTT Either press the to save your new setting or leave the radio for 5 seconds and your current setting will be automatically saved, you will hear a confirmation beep. Using your mobile radios 13 2. When scan is switched on your radio will rapidly scan each of the 8 channels and pause for 5 seconds on any active channel so you can hear the transmission, before resuming the scan. If an active channel is found and you hear the transmission: PTT To respond to the other radio, press within 5 seconds. To exit the transmission, and continue with the channel scan press or . Channel monitor When you are not receiving a call your handset automatically mutes the speaker so that you will not hear weak signals or background noise. By switching channel monitor ON you can hear transmissions on your selected channel that you would not hear under normal circumstances as the signal is too weak. During this time you will hear background noise along with any weak transmissions. When channel monitor is on you will hear a lot of background noise along with any weak transmissions. 14 Help Will not switch on Batteries may have run down or are not installed correctly. Check all radios are on the same channel. PTT is accidentally being pressed. Speech sounds distorted at the receiving end Make sure you are not talking too closely/too far from the microphone. Help 15 Poor reception The range is dependent on environment and terrain. [. . . ] Never use household polish, alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the mobile radio as this will cause damage. If the radio should become wet, dry it with a dry, lint-free cloth and do not use the radio until it is completely dry. 18 General information Technical information Mobile radio channel frequency chart Channel number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Channel frequency (MHz) 446. 00625 446. 01875 446. 03125 446. 04375 446. 05625 446. 06875 446. 08125 446. 09375 General information 19 Power source: 3 x AAA alkaline batteries. (Based on 90% standby, 5% transmit and 5% receive. ) Guarantee Your BT Freeway Mini is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. [. . . ]