99161 VX FM TRANSCEIVER Congratulations on your selection of the 99161 from Northwestern Bell Phones. This quality FRS two-way radio, like all Genuine BELL products, has been designed to give you many years of continuous service and represents the best value for your money. It requires little maintenance and is easy to setup and operate.
99161 MANUAL Ver.1.0 Page:1 ENGLISH VERSION IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION Read this manual before attempting to setup or use this instrument. It contains important information regarding safe installation and use. Keep this manual for future reference. Also save the carton, packing and proof of purchase to simplify and accelerate any needed action. If you need assistance or service, call (800) 888-8990 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
99161 Ver. 1.0 Page:2 ENGLISH VERSION The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this device. 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. This equipment uses and can generate radio frequency energy.
99161 MANUAL Ver.1.0 Page:3 ENGLISH VERSION Warning: Adjustment to this unit or replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) to this unit that could result in a violation of the rules. SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the Push to Talk (PTT) button is pressed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%.
99161 Ver. 1.0 Page:4 ENGLISH VERSION FRS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Family Radio Service (FRS) is the newest generation in personal two-way communication. FRS radios operate in a license-free radio band (no FCC license is needed for FRS operation), on any of the 14 license-free channels.
99161 MANUAL Ver.1.0 Page:5 ENGLISH VERSION 99161 CONTROLS DIAGRAM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Belt clip Speaker jack Mic/Charge jack Antenna Monitor Button PTT(Talk Button) Transmit Symbol CTCSS Code Channel Number Receive Symbol Volume Level Indicator VX 7. Power Button 8. Up Button 9. Call Button 10. LCD Panel 11. Function Button 12. L (Lock Button) 13. Down Button 14. Microphone 15.
99161 Ver. 1.0 Page:6 ENGLISH VERSION DESCRIPTION F (FUNCTION) Button – Allows you to change channels and sub-codes. Antenna - This is a fixed antenna. CALL Button – Sends a tone to other radios that are tuned in on the same channel. Battery Compartment - Houses four "AAA" alkaline type batteries (not included). Belt Clip - For your convenience, a belt clip is included to secure the radio to a belt or any other convenient location.
99161 MANUAL Ver.1.0 Page:7 ENGLISH VERSION L (LOCK) Button - Press and hold to Lock the buttons. INSTALLATION Battery Installation NOTE: Prior to removing the battery cover, remove the belt clip (see section “Removing The Belt Clip”). 1. Press and pull down battery cover. 2. Install four "AAA" type batteries (not included), following the polarities marked in the battery compartment. 3. Reinstall the battery cover.
9161 Ver. 1.0 Page:8 ENGLISH VERSION Installing the Belt Clip 1. Slide the belt clip into place into the belt clip slot. 2. Ensure you hear a click, to indicate that it is securely in place. Removing the Belt Clip 1. Pull the tab on top of the clip back. 2. While pulling the belt clip tab, push up on the belt clip to remove it from the unit. LCD DISPLAY CTCSS Code Transmit Symbol Channel Number Receive Symbol VX Volume Level Indicator OPERATION Turning the Unit ON Press and hold the POWER button.
99161 MANUAL Ver.1.0 Page:9 ENGLISH VERSION Receiving a Call When your FRS unit is turned on and is not being used to transmit voice communication or pages, the unit is continuously set in receiving mode. When you receive a call on the current channel you are using, the LCD display will show the receive icon. Transmitting a Call 1. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The transmit icon will show in LCD display. 2.
99161 Ver. 1.0 Page:10 ENGLISH VERSION channel if you do not want to be bothered by other parties. To change the CTCSS Code: 1. Press the F button twice. The CTCSS subcode on the display panel will begin to flash. 2. While the CTCSS number is flashing, Press the 5 button to increase the code. Press the 6 button for a lower Code. 3. Press the F (function) button or PTT button to confirm your channel and CTCSS code selection and return to normal mode.
99161 MANUAL Ver.1.0 Page:11 ENGLISH VERSION • Press and release the CALL button on the front of the radio. Channel Lock This feature locks the channel adjustment buttons on the front of the unit so that the channel cannot be changed accidentally. To lock the channel: • Press the lock button for 3 seconds. The Lock symbol – shaped like a key- will appear on the LCD display. To unlock the channel: • Press the Lock button for 3 seconds. The lock symbol in the LCD display will disappear.
99161 Ver. 1.0 Page:12 ENGLISH VERSION Note: To select the higher VOX sensitivity, choose higher value. External Microphone/ Speaker Jacks Your FRS radio can be used with an optional external microphone and speaker, usually sold together in a ear bud/ mic combination. The jacks are located under the protective rubber cover on the top of the unit. To attach external speaker/ microphone headsets or ear bud/mic, • Lift the rubber flap on the top of the unit to expose the jacks.
99161 MANUAL Ver.1.0 Page:13 ENGLISH VERSION SPECIFICATIONS CHANNELS AVAILABLE: 14 Channels (see Channel Table) OUTPUT POWER (TX) BATTERY LIFE 0.5 W (FCC Maximum) 20 Hours (typical) FRS CHANNEL TABLE CHN # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FREQ (MHz) 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 CHN # 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 FREQ (MHz) 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.
99161 Ver. 1.0 Page:14 ENGLISH VERSION TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Does not turn on. Reception is weak. Cannot change channels. Range is limited Sound distortion problems 07110A-1 SOLUTION • Check batteries. Ensure that the batteries are installed properly. • The batteries may be weak. Replace old batteries with four new “AAA” Alkaline batteries. • Press the 5 button to increase volume. • The receiving signal may be weak and out of range. If this happens, press the M (monitor) button.
99161 MANUAL Ver.1.0 Page:15 ENGLISH VERSION Distributed Exclusively Worldwide by Unical Enterprises, Inc. City of Industry, CA, U.S.A. 99161 15 http://www.nwbphones.com 07110A-1 99161 MANUAL Ver. 1.
