RA86 Mobile Radio USER’S MANUAL
Contents Users Safety Information ----------------------------------------------------------01 Notice Before Use -------------------------------------------------------------------01 Main Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------01 Package Includes -------------------------------------------------------------------01 Installing Your Radio ---------------------------------------------------------------02 Radio Introduction ----------------------------------------------
Users Safety Information ▪ Do not attempt to configure your transceiver while driving. ▪ This transceiver is designed for a 13.8V DC power supply. Do not use a 24V battery to power on the transceiver. ▪ Please keep it away from interferential devices (Such as TVs, generators, etc.) ▪ Don not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight or place it close to heating appliances.
Installing Your Radio To install the transceiver select a safe and convenient location inside your vehicle that minimizes danger to your passengers and yourself while the vehicle is in motion. Also take into consideration the routing and length of the lead wires and cables to the power source, antenna, and/or optional external speaker. Installing the Mounting Bracket 1.Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the location of each screw hole.
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Rear panel ① ②③ ④ NO. Key Functions 1 Antenna connector Connect a 50 ohm antenna 2 Ex-Speaker Jack Connect external speaker 3 Power cable Connect a standard DC power cable 4 Microphone Jack Connect Handheld Speaker Mic LCD Display XX W/N Indicates when the radio is in the Weather Band mode Shows the selected transmit/receive repeater channel. Shows the selected transmit/receive channel. Shows the selected channel bandwidth is Wide/Narrow. Indicates the “auto-scan” function is active.
Keypad Function Introduction 1.Power On/Off With the radio off, press and hold the Power Button for three seconds. You will hear a tone when the radio is on. ▪The LCD display will show Retevis icons for one second and then display the most recently selected channel. With the radio on, press and hold the Power Button for three seconds. ▪The LCD display will go blank when the radio turns off. NOTE: In the case of an unnatural shutdown, the device can be turned on immediately after the next plug in. 2.
the desired channel. ▪ The radio will remain on the active channel for ten seconds after the PTT button is released. To exit the “auto-scan” mode, Short press the Scan button. ▪ The Scanning icon will turn off when the radio is no longer in “auto-scan” mode. 8.NOAA Weather forecast:WX Retevis RA86 has a NOAA Weather Radio function, to enable the user to receive weather reports from designated NOAA stations.
POWER LEVEL Retevis RA86 provides two transmit power levels: HI and Lo. The Lo power level is generally suitable when operating under optimal conditions. The HI power level is recommended to ensure you get maximum range from your radio.
The RA86 has adjustable squelch sensitivity. The minimum squelch level of 01 is the most sensitive, which allows the squelch to open on very weak signals. Setting the squelch to the maximum setting of 09 requires very strong signals to open the squelch.
The RA86 has 4 different color options for the LCD Display background. ▪ Short press the MENU button in standby mode until the Backlight menu is displayed; ▪ Use the Volume Up or Volume Down button to select the LCD Display background color (00-04, 00 is to turn off the backlight)； ▪ Short press the MENU button to save the settings and enter the next function menu, long press the MENU button to save the settings and exit the menu. BRIGHTNESS The RA86 has 3 different screen brightness.
CH NO. TX Frequency(MHz) 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 15RP 16RP 17RP 18RP 19RP 20RP 21RP 22RP RX Frequency(MHz) Code(Hz) Power 467.6875 467.7125 462.5500 462.5750 462.6000 462.6250 462.6500 462.6750 462.7000 462.7250 462.5500 462.5750 462.6000 462.6250 462.6500 462.6750 462.7000 462.7250 D065N D116N 123.0 D743I D332I 127.3 D243I D606N D731I 136.5 - Low Low High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High / / 462.5500 462.5750 462.6000 462.6250 462.6500 462.6750 462.
DCS NO. DCS-001 DCS-002 DCS-003 DCS-004 DCS-005 DCS-006 DCS-007 DCS-008 DCS-009 DCS-010 DCS-011 DCS-012 DCS-013 DCS-014 DCS-015 DCS-016 DCS-017 DCS-018 DCS-019 DCS-020 DCS-021 DCS-022 DCS-023 DCS-024 DCS-025 DCS-026 DCS-027 DCS-028 DCS-029 DCS-030 DCS-031 DCS-032 DCS-033 DCS-034 DCS-035 DCS-036 DCS-037 DCS-038 DCS-039 DCS-040 DCS-041 DCS-042 Code NO. Code NO. Code NO. Code NO.
Technical Specifications GENERAL Frequency Range Number of Channels Channel Spacing Operating Voltage Frequency Stability Operating Temperature GMRS 23 channels 25K (Wide Band) 12.5K (Narrow band) DC 13.8V (Standard version) DC 12.6-14.4V (Optional version) ±2.5ppm -30℃-+55℃ RECEIVER Adjacent Channel Selectivity Receiving sensitivity Audio distortion Audio power output ≥60dB ≤-122m@SINAD=12dB ≤8% 3.2v-4.2v@8R SPK@AF=1KHz.FM Devation=1.
RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AND PRODUCT SAFETY GUIDE FOR TWO-WAY RADIOS Before using this radio, read this guide which contains important operating instructions for safe usage and rf energy awareness and control for compliance with applicable standards and regulations. •User instructions should accompany the device when transferred to other users. •Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.
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. 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Turn off your radio power in the following conditions: •Turn off your radio before removing (installing) a battery or accessory or when charging battery. •Turn off your radio when you are in a potentially hazardous environments: Near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, in explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic powders, grain powders, etc.). WARNING •Turn off your radio while taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.
Guarantee Model Number: Serial Number: Purchasing Date: Dealer: User’s Name: Country: Post Code: Telephone: Telephone: Address: Email: Remarks: Cut along this line 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. Further details, pls read http://www.retevis.com/after-sale/ 3.The user can get warranty and after-sales service as below: ·Contact the seller where you buy.
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