User manual BT FREEWAY PRO TWIN

[. . . ] User Guide BT FREEWAY PRO TWIN Section Welcome. . . to your BT Freeway Pro Twin Personal Mobile Radios 8 Channels 38 Sub-channels (CTCSS) 10 Call alert tones Key lock Scan function Volume control Backlit display Roger beep tone VOX (when using either handset or headset) Belt clips Section This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your mobile radios. Before you use your mobile radios for the first time you will need to follow the simple instructions in `Getting Started', on the next few pages. Need help?If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Freeway Pro Twin you may find the answer in `Help' at the back of this guide. Got everything?2 BT Freeway Pro mobile radios 2 belt clips (attached to back of radio) 2 x NiMH rechargeable battery packs 1 Dual charging unit 1 Power supply for the dual charging unit 2 headsets 4 In this guide Getting started Install the batteries . [. . . ] To obtain maximum range, use in flat open spaces. buildings) will greatly affect the range achieved. If another radio is calling you, you will hear a ringing tone first, to alert you that they are going to speak. You may need to adjust the volume, see page 10. Sending a call tone To alert other radios in your group that you want to communicate with them, you can send a call tone. There are 10 different call tones to select from and you can also disable the call tone function, by setting the call tone to 0. Remember!To communicate with other radios in your group they must all be set to the same channel and subchannel. 14 Using your mobile radios To send a call tone: 1. Both your radio and the other radios in your group will sound a call tone. The current call tone setting flashes is displayed. or to change and hear the available call to set the new call tone. Channel scan You can scan through the 8 channels on your BT Freeway Pro radio to check for any activity and see which channels are in use and which are free. Or, to locate another radio user in your group who has accidentally changed channels. Using your mobile radios 15 1. Your voice is detected and transmitted by the radio without the need to press . PTT 1. Switch anti-clockwise to switch the radio off. clockwise whilst holding down the PTT When using VOX it is usual to experience a slight delay before your voice is transmitted. Also there will be a slight delay before you can hear an incoming transmission. button. 3. The display on your radio will show VOX. Your voice will now be detected by your radio and after a short delay will be transmitted. When you stop talking you will be able to receive messages. A long press of the button will disable the VOX feature. Normal operation will then be active. PTT (To transmit press PTT . ) VOX sensitivity level (using the handset) During VOX operation you can change the sensitivity level to suit the environment in which you are using your radio. This will help minimise the risk of unintended noises triggering a transmission and will help pick up soft voices. 18 Using your mobile radios With VOX active: 1. The display shows the current sensitivity level (flashing) along with I. Press or to select the sensitivity level: 1 ­ Low sensitivity, for noisy environments. [. . . ] Cleaning Clean with a soft damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock. 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 it until it is completely dry. General information 25 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 The charge capacity (and therefore the battery life) of the battery pack will reduce with time and eventually it will need replacing. [. . . ]