FRS TWO WAY RADIO OWNER’S MANUAL
ATTENTION! The radio is a multitask FRS transceiver. Combining the latest technology in radio communication along with a sturdy mechanical frame, the radio is the ideal and effective solution for the professionals who need to stay in touch with the working team (in construction sites, buildings, shows, trade fairs or hotels) or for leisure users that just want to keep up with friends and family.
Radio Overview
1. Channel(1-22) 2. Keypad Lock 3. Transmit Status 4. Receive Status 5. Power High/Low 6. Dual Channel Monitor 7. VOX (Off,1,2,3) 8. Battery Indicator 9. CTC/DCS 10. NC 11. Emergency(Off,1,2) 12.
Installation of Accessories 1. Install the Li-ion Battery Install the battery pack: 1. With the back of the radio facing you, insert the head of the Li-ion battery pack into the head of the radio. 2. Lower the Li-ion battery pack into the radio until the battery lock tab locks in place. Remove the battery pack: 1. Press the battery locking tab upwards until the Li-ion battery pack is unlocked from the radio. 2. Pull out the Li-ion battery pack from the radio 2.
Charging the Battery MP88 is equipped for using a 3.7V Li-ion rechargeable battery pack which can be recharged connecting the socket of the AC/DC wall adaptor to a mains power socket and inserting the jack of the wall adaptor into the desktop charger plug. It takes 4-5 hours to fully recharge the radio. For maximum battery life, we recommend charging the battery pack when the BF-88A is off and the battery pack is fully discharged.
If the or button is locked, please press and hold the button for 2 seconds to unlock. Press the buttons to select one of the 22 FRS channels. Note: You can check the FRS channel transmission activity status through the icon. On 1-7 and 15-22 channels, it is icon is displayed. On 8-14 channels, it is low-power transmission and icon is high-power transmission and displayed. or 3. Keypad Lock To avoid accidentally changing the radio settings, press the button for 2 seconds.
Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 22 channels and stop on any active channel. Your radio will resume scanning after 5 seconds when the channel is no longer active. When you press the [PTT] button to transmit on an active channel, the scanning function will stop and remain on the active channel for 10 seconds before resuming scan when [PTT] button is no or button. longer pressed. To resume scanning, quickly press the 7.
Working the MENU System Menu List 1. Sub-Codes Your Radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch systems that can help to reduce interference from other users on any given channel. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) provides 50 Sub-Codes and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) provides 105 Sub-Codes. This provides a total of 155 Sub-Codes. Either system can be used on all channels, but both systems cannot be used on the same channel at the same time.
the 105 DCS Codes. The Privacy Code icon on the display will indicate whether you set your Privacy Code in CTCSS or DCS button again to move to the next feature setting. mode. To confirm the selection, press the [PTT] button or press the NOTE: If you select a CTCSS Privacy Code, any pre-selected DCS Privacy Code will be cancelled and vice-versa. Selecting a Privacy Code of "oF" will disable the Privacy feature.
Model setting is displayed. Then press the or buttons to make the Emergency Alert Model selections. To confirm, button to move to the next feature setting. press the [PTT] button or press the NOTE: The following three options can be selected: - OFF: means to close the alarm function; - 1. Means local alarm, sounds alarm through your radio speaker only - 2. Means broadcast alarm, transmits a cycling tone over-the air. 5. Keypad Silent Operation Your radio has a keypad silent operation mode.
Code. Pls. note that the Privacy Code can be set only on Ch 1~22. To confirm, press the [PTT] button or the button. The DW icon appears, the current channel and the watch channel flash alternately, indicating that the DUAL WATCH function is turned on, and the radio will start scanning the currently used channel/code and watch channel/code, and stop on any active channel. Your radio will resume scanning after 4 seconds when the channel is no longer active.
Appendix B. – Trouble shooting guide Phenomena Analysis Solution The battery may be installed improperly. Remove and reattach the battery. The battery power may run out. Recharge or replace the battery. You cannot turn on the radio. The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by Clean the battery contacts or replace the dirty or damaged battery contacts. battery. The battery voltage maybe low. Recharge or replace the battery. During receiving, the voice is The volume level may be low.
Appendix C. –FRS Frequency Chart (MHz) CH.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 CH.Freq. 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 RF Power High CH.No 12 High High High High High High Low Low Low Low 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 CH.Freq. 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 462.5500 462.5750 462.6000 462.6250 462.6500 462.6750 462.7000 462.
Appendix E.
Appendix F. - CTCSS Table CTCSS CHART (Hz) Number 1 6 11 16 21 26 31 36 41 46 Frequency 67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1 Number Frequency Number Frequency Number Frequency Number 2 69.3 3 71.9 4 74.4 5 7 82.5 8 85.4 9 88.5 10 12 97.4 13 100 14 103.5 15 17 114.8 18 118.8 19 123.0 20 22 136.5 23 141.3 24 146.2 25 27 159.8 28 162.2 29 165.5 30 32 173.8 33 177.3 34 179.9 35 37 189.9 38 192.8 39 196.6 40 42 206.5 43 210.7 44 218.1 45 47 233.6 48 241.8 49 250.
IMPORTANT NOTICE WARNINGS: Replacement or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by PO FUNG COMPANY may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC rules, or violation of type acceptance requirements of part 2 of the rules. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. Any adjustment to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.
This device complies with ISEDC licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent areil est conforme aux CNR d’ISEDC licables aux arels radio exemprs de licence.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Precautions for Portable Terminals ■ Operating Prohibitions To protect you against any property loss, bodily injury or even death, be sure to observe the following safety instructions: 1.
9. Do not disassemble, modify or repair the product and its accessories without authorization. ■ Hazardous Environments Do not operate the radio in hazardous environments. Explosion or fire may result. Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps. Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with blasting operations and may cause an explosion. Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission when in a blasting area or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio.
7. Do not squeeze and penetrate the battery, nor remove its housing. ■ Transportation Instructions 1. Damaged batteries must not be transported. 2. To avoid short circuit, separate the battery from metal pars or from each other if two or more batteries are transported in one packaging. 3. The radio must be switched off and secured against switch-on, if the battery is attached. The content of the shipment must be declared in the shipping documents and by a Battery Shipping Label on the packaging.
Disclaimer The Company endeavors to achieve the accuracy and completeness of this manual, but no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given. All the specifications and designs are subject to change without notice due to continuous technological development. No part of this manual may be copied, modified, translated, or distributed in any manner without the prior written consent of the Company.
