User Manual Model: L8230 1 of 15
SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION Important Information for Safe and Efficient Operation Please read this information before using your radio. Safety and General 1. Do not transmit more than 50% of time. It is important as the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting. 2. Do not open the radio. Any unauthorized modification may invalidate the guarantee. 3. Radio frequency signals transmitted may cause interference to hearing aids. 4. Turn off the radio when near medical equipment.
Transmit and Receive Procedures Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button is pushed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices.
OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and /or the release of highly toxic chemicals. Do not expose your product to direct sunlight, extreme cold or place it near heating appliances. Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp, humid or wet conditions. Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other hazardous conditions. For example, at petrol stations or areas where explosive products are used.
USING YOUR RADIO Read this manual carefully before use. Your radio has 14 channels. All radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code in order to communicate with each other. • For maximum clarity, hold radios 5 to 7 centimeters from mouth. • Press and hold and speak into the microphone. • To receive messages, release . 1. Antenna 2. • Power on/off. • Increase/Decrease volume. 3. • Push to transmit, release to listen. has 60 seconds limit.
. CALL • Short press to send a single call tone. • Long press to send the call tone maximum 10 times, and then returns to standby mode automatically. 7. LCD 8. mode/ • Short press enters menu mode -- Press one time to enter MENU mode, press or to select RF channel. -- Press two times to enter CTCSS mode, press or to set CTCSS code. or to set a new call tone. -- Press three times to enter Call Tone mode, press or to set sensitivity level.
: displays the battery level : displays the channel number : displays the CTCSS Code : displays the Call Tone setting : displays when VOX function turn on : keypad locked : talk confirmation tone Turning Your Radio On And Off Turn clockwise to turn your radio on. The radio chirps and the display will show all feature icons that your radio has available for a brief period. The display will show the channel 1 - 14 and interference eliminator code 0 - 38. Turn counterclockwise to turn your radio off.
or 2. Use 3. Press CH button to change channel. button to set the new channel. FREQ (MHz) CH FREQ (MHz) 1 462.5625 8 467.5625 2 462.5875 9 467.5875 3 462.6125 10 467.6125 4 462.6375 11 467.6375 5 462.6625 12 467.6625 6 462.6875 13 467.6875 7 462.7125 14 467.7125 Scan Use scanning to monitor channels and codes for transmissions or to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels. To start scanning, briefly press and release mon/ key.
activity on each channel regardless of the code used on the channel. If your radio’s Interference Eliminator Code is set to 1-38 and ignores channels using code 0. Scan Advance If scan stops on a channel that you don’t want to listen, briefly press scanning for the next active channel. or button to resume Monitor There are multiple channels shared among all users on the “take turn” basis. For uninterrupted communication, do not talk on a channel if someone else is currently talking on it.
2. Press or to change the code. 3. Press to set new code. You can specify a different code for each channel. Note: You must set the CTCSS to 0 on a radio that uses CTCSS to communicate with other radios that do not have CTCSS. Time-out Timer The Time-out Timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing accidental transmission. The radio will emit a continuous warning tone after stop transmitting.
Setting and Transmitting Call Tone Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert them that you want to talk. To set a call tone: 1. With the radio on, press mode/ 3 times. The current call tone setting flashes and “CA” is displayed. 2. Press or to change and hear the call tone. to set the new call tone. 3. Press mode/ or To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as your radio, press CALL button.
Hands Free Use (VOX) VOX allows you to transmit hands free by talking while using VOX accessories connected to the radio. 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Insert the plug of the VOX accessory firmly into the accessory jack. 3. Turn the radio on and “VOX” is displayed. 4. Lower the radio volume before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear. 5. To transmit, speak into the accessory microphone. There is a short delay between the time you start talking and radio transmission. 6. To receive, stop talking.
sensitivity level. Battery Meter The battery icon shows the battery charge level from full to empty. When the battery is about to be empty, the radio chirps periodically. Note: Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended period of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio. Using Audio Accessory (optional) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the radio off. Plug the accessory connector into the jack. Turn the radio on.
FCC INFORMATION 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, and 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, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
