USER MANUAL
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1. POWER SUPPLY The FR 66 is powered by the supplied rechargeable NiMH battery pack with a power source of 4 8V 4x AAA 1 Remove the belt clip by releasing the belt clip latch and sliding the clip up 2 Open the battery compartment by pulling the tab on the bottom Now remove the battery cover 3 Insert the battery pack or batteries as indicated ensuring correct polarity and 4 Click the battery compartment into place and attach the belt clip CHARGING THE BATTERY Connect the round connector of the adapter into the input jack on the back of the desktop charger and plug the adapter into a 230V 50Hz electrical outlet Insert the radio s into the desktop charger to recharge the battery pack The charge indicator light will turn red The charging of the FR 66 units is timer regulated As soon as the walkie talkies are placed into the desktop charger the red charge indicator lights will be on and the battery pack will be recharged If the charge indicator lights turn green the battery pack is fully charged It is not necessary to wait until the indicator turns green however it could be that the battery packs are therefore not fully charged Every time the walkie talkies are placed into the desktop charger the timer regulation will start over again regardless of whether the battery packs are empty or full Because the charging current is electronically limited there is no2. are set to the same CTCSS or DCS code MAINTENANCE Use a damp cloth to clean the FR 66 Do not expose the FR 66 to direct sunlight and avoid placing it in moist environments Avoid moisture and or sand to penetrate your device ENVIRONMENT When discarding the walkie talkie please return it to your supplier They will dispose of it in an environmental responsible manner Do not dispose of empty or used batteries in normal domestic waste but enter them into a recycling scheme or MS return them to your supplier 20 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating frequency Channel spacing Transmit power Power source Power source adapter Charging time Headset connection Talk range Power consumption Weight Dimensions Conform 446 00625 MHz tot 446 09375 MHz 12 5 KHz 0 5W battery pack 4 8V 4x AAA penlites or 4 rechargeable batteries 9V DC 300mA G via adapter 11 12 hours 2 5mm 3 polig up to 7 kilometers transmit up to 2 hours standby up to 2 days 160gr incl batteries 110 165 x 60 x 30mm EN 300 296 2 V1 1 1 2001 03 EN 301 489 1 V1 6 1 2005 09 EN 301 489 5 V1 1 1 2002 08 EN 60950 1 2001 A11 2004 21 TROUBLE SHOOTING If the FR 66 fails to function please check first whether it works at a different location Does not work at all Check batteries and replace or charge if necessary Bad or no signal The batteries are weak or empty pleas
3. earpiece VOX MODE In VOX mode VOX Voice Activated Transmission the FR 66 automatically transmits when you speak Push 4 times the MENU button VOX will appear on your display Use the w and A buttons to set the sensitivity level OF is off 1 is less sensitive 3 is highly sensitive OF is off 1 is less sensitive 3 is highly sensitive To confirm your setting press the PTT button Note VOX mode does NOT work when the remote speaker or earpiece is in use VOX mode can only be used when talking into the FR 66 directly MONITORING FUNCTION With this function noise suppression will be disabled to receive weak signals on that channel press simultaneously a Simultaneously press the MENU and y button The monitoring function is enabled and you can listen to the channel When activated press the MENU button again to disable the monitoring function STOPWATCH 4sec start 8 stop 0000 ROGER BEEP enable and using the stopwatch Press and hold the e button for 4 seconds The stopwatch display appears Press A to start counting Press A again to stop the measurement Pressing the A again will continue the counting Press y to reset the digits to 00 00 The stopwatch can measure up to 59 99 seconds You can use the stopwatch during transmitting or sending When using the stopwatch adjusting the volume or changing other functions is not possi
4. USER MANUAL ecto FR 66 INTRODUCTION The Alecto FR 66 is a PMR 446 Walkie Talkie This walkie talkie will allow you free of charge to communicate with each other or with other Alecto walkie talkie users whom devices meet the PMR 446 standards The Alecto FR 66 complies with the European essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please refer to our website www alecto info DISPLAY FUNCTIONS eme BEB vcs CTCSS Displays when The Continuous Tone SC RECH Controlled Squelch System code has TX gt RX been set see page 13 Mp O 4 11 DCS Displays when the DCS code has been DCMVOX set see page 13 SC The 8 channel SCAN function has been activated see page 12 TX displays during transmission RX displays when it receives a signal mp battery level indicator see page 19 keyboard lock indicator The keyboard is locked see page 17 a call mode icon Shows used call mode see page 15 uil volume level indicator DCM The 2 Channel SCAN function has been activated see page 11 VOX The VOX function hands free transmitting has been activated see page 9 FUNCTIONS antenna shoulder microp hone and speaker or earpiece con display nection PTT button this connection is SS not in use microphone speaker la e charging contacts call button power button side up butto WM menu mode button side down button INSTALLATION
5. ble disable the stopwatch Press and hold the ef button for 4 seconds to disable the stopwatch function As soon as the PTT button has been released the walkie talkie generates an alert tone or a so called roger beep tone This alerts the receiving party that you have intentionally ended the transmission and you are now in receiving mode For turning the roger beep off see page 16 Key tone When the key tone is on an audible tone will sound each time a button is pressed except the PTT button To turn the key tones off see page 16 10 DUAL WATCH MODE In this mode you are able to monitor two channels the current and a second chosen channel turning the dual watch mode on Press the MENU button 12x DCM flashes on the display Select with y and A the 2nd channel Press the PTT button to start The FR 66 will scan both channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected After more than a second when the signal has stopped scanning will be continued Turning the dual watch mode off Press the MENU button 12x DCM flashes on the display Select with y and A the option OF on the display Press the PTT button to end 11 AUTO CHANNEL SCAN This function will scan all 8 channels successively for active signals in an endless loop Press the MENU button 5x SC flashes on the display together with the selected channel Press y or A to start the channel scan A scan cha
6. d during this scan method CTCSS and DCS code will be are further explained on page 18 13 OPERATIONS SETTING CHANNEL Press the MENU button once The channel e indicator starts to flash 1x Use wor A to select the desired channel 1 8 To confirm your setting press the PTT button up SET CTCSS CODES De Press the MENU button twice The CTCSS E icon will flash on the display 2 GG j Use wor A to select the desired code 00 38 00 38 To confirm your setting press the PTT button SET DCS CODES Press the MENU button 3 times The DCS g icon will flash on the display Use wor A to select the desired code 00 83 3x ip 00 83 To confirm your setting press the PTT button See page 18 for more explanation 14 Vibrate function When being called by another FR 66 user you hear the same calling ring tone as the transmitter has set as a ring tone Instead of hearing a call tone you also can put the FR 66 in vibrate mode Press the MENU button 9x The call icon will flash Use w and A to select the desired mode A Call mode vibrate mode call vibrate mode To confirm your setting press the PTT button Note e itis possible that a call ring tone can be heard even if the settings are on vibrate mode only e the vibrate mode only works if you are being called by another FR 66 user that has a vibrate mode if being called by a device that has no vibrate mode although you
7. de that will be sent during a transmission This tone cannot be heard To talk with someone on your walkie talkie both of you must be on the same channel CTCSS or DCS You can set a CTCSS code to prevent interference from other PMR 446 radio s using the same channel The FR 66 provides also DCS codes DCS is a digitally coded system but works the same as a CTCSS code Because DCS is not provided on most random walkie talkies the chance being interfered by other users is less NOTE CTCSS and DCS codes cannot be used on the same channel at the same time As soon as one of the systems is set the other one is automatically switched off Be sure both sending and receiving walkie talkies must be turned to the same CTCSS or DCS code to be able to communicate WARNING Using a CTCSS or DCS code only helps to reduce interference from other users Your communication is NOT private Every walkie talkie without a CTCSS or DCS system or walkie talkies that use the privacy code 00 can hear your conversation 18 USER TIPS GENERAL The FR 66 is a receiver transmitter using radio waves in the 446MHz band Communication interference may occur through external influences such as other walkie talkies transmitters mobile phones etc If your walkie talkie encounters or causes interference changing channel may be a solution The use of this walkie talkie is permitted in all EU countries If you plan to take the FR 66 to countries o
8. e change the batteries The channels or sub channels are set wrong Both receiver and transmitter should have the sma channel or sub channel to be able to communicate The distance between the transmitter and the receiver is to far Reduce the distance High pitch noise the transmitter is too close to the receiver or the volume is too loud Reduce the volume or take more distance In case the above does not solve the problem take the battery packs out and place them after several minutes back Please call our Alecto service department if the above does not solve 31 0 73 6411 355 The Netherlands 32 0 3238 5666 Belgium 22 WARRANTY Name Attach here Street your original Zip code purchase receipt Town Telephone Alecto warrants the FR 66 to be free from defects in material or construction under normal use and service for 24 months from the date of purchase Alecto will at it s sole option repair any components that fail in normal use Such repairs will be made at no charge to the costumer HOW TO ACT If the device malfunctions please first consult the manual If that doesn t solve the problem visit our website www alecto info or call our service department 31 0 73 6411 355 The Netherlands 32 0 3238 5666 Belgium THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER Defects or failures due to improper handling and abuse incorrect connection leaking and or wrongly placed batteries use of non OEM parts or access
9. nnel up Y scan channel down The FR 66 will scan both channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected After more than a second when the signal has stopped scanning will be continued Use the w or A button to continue the scan if only noise is received Press the PTT button to end the scan 12 CTCSS or DCS CODE SCAN Setting the CTCSS or DCS code to 00 allows all signals to be heard but is not possible to transmit Using the CTCSS or DCS scan all codes from whatever channel can be scanned and as soon as you receive a signal talking back is possible if using the same CTCSS or DCS code Your walkie talkie stays tuned on that particular channel Press 6 x the MENU button to start the CTCSS scan or Press 7x the MENU button to start the DCS scan SG icon will flash as well as CTCSS or DCS Press y or A oto start the channel scan A scan channel up y scan channel down The FR 66 will scan all channels and stops if an incoming transmission is detected After more than a second when the signal has stopped scanning will be continued Press the PTT button to talk back To successfully communicate using a privacy code both the sending and receiving radios must be tuned to the same channel and to the same privacy code system CTCSS or DCS and privacy code number last received If talking back the scan will stop Note All channels that are set to CTCSS or DCS code 00 will be skippe
10. ories unauthorized alternations modifications and or repairs made by third parties unsuitable packaging during transport neglect and defects caused by dampness fire flooding lightning strokes and natural disasters If this device is not accompanied by this warranty certificate and the original purchase receipt the guarantee will be considered invalid Excluded from this warranty are the batteries antenna and any further liability in particular for any consequential damages 23 v3 2 Service Help d Ai Azi laan 12 s Hertogenbosch EN WWW HESDO SERVICE NL INFO HESDO SERVICE NL a SERVICEOHESDO DE NL 31 0 73 6411 355 A FR 32 0 3 238 5666 5 DE 49 0 180 503 0085 24
11. r settings are set on vibrating you will hear the call ring tone 15 SETTING A CALL RING ONE Press the MENU button 8x CAT will flash on the display Use y and A to set the desired call ring tone The chosen tone sounds for review 01 05 To confirm your setting press the PTT button SETTING ROGER BEEP Press the MENU button 10x RO will flash Ga on the display 10 Press A XX to activate the roger beep ON icon displays or y to deactivate OFF icon On or OF displays To confirm your setting press the PTT button SETTING KEY TONE ON OFF Press the MENU button 11x TO will flash on the display Press A to activate key tones ON icon displays or w to deactivate OFF icon On or OF displays To confirm your setting press the PTT button 16 LOCK FUNCTION To prevent accidental operation it is possible to lock your keyboard Ge Press the MENU button during 4 seconds 4 sec The display shows the lock key icon MENU el y and A are locked Press the MENU button again during 4 seconds to unlock the keyboard DISPLAY LIGHT To set up the various functions in a dark environment your display will illuminate by pressing MENU w and A Several seconds after pressing one of these button the display light will fade away automatically 17 CTCSS AND DCS CODE CTCSS Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System is a tone co
12. risk for overcharging REMOTE MICROPHONE EARPIECE The input jack for the supplied remote microphone and earpiece can be found on the right side of the FR 66 which is covered by a rubber cap WRIST STRAP You can attach the wrist strap to the top of the belt clip USING NORMAL BATTERIES Normal and rechargeable batteries are compatible with the FR 66 Insert those batteries as indicated in the battery compartment ensuring correct polarity and It is possible to place the walkie talkies in the charge cradles if normal single AAA whether or not rechargeable batteries are used The only difference is that the charge LED indicator does not light up In case single rechargeable batteries have been placed please use a different charger The FR 66 desktop charger is only compatible with the supplied battery pack SWITCHING ON OFF T mE ase TRANSMITTING OPERATION Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to switch the FR 66 on or off the ON icon will appear in the display when the walkie talkie is activated the OFF icon will appear shortly in the dis play when you turn the device off Press and hold the PTT button to transmit With the microphone 10cm from your mouth speak clearly and in normal voice If transmitting the TX icon will appear in the display To prevent the first words cease because the walkie talkie of the other party was not switched over yet to recei
13. utside the EU please check the local conditions and restrictions concerning the use of PMR446 devices Be aware that the signal of the FR 66 can also be received by other walkie talkies or receivers and therefore your conversations can be heard by others It is forbidden to repair adjust or modify the electronics or antenna of the FR 66 in any way whatsoever Only qualified engineers are allowed to maintain and service this device Do not use the FR 66 outdoors during a thunderstorm POWER SUPPLY The battery indicator displays the usage of your batteries mm full gt 1 3 full please replace or charge your batteries The FR 66 desktop charger is only compatible with the supplied battery pack Do not use a different charger Be sure to switch the walkie talkies off before placing them in the charge cradles Single rechargeable batteries can only be recharged using a different charger Non rechargeable batteries should be replaced 19 RADIO CONNECTION The FR 66 optimal range has a coverage up to 7 kilometers This range depends on the local circumstances such as the presence of high buildings high voltage lines or overhead wires An optimal talk range occurs in flat open areas CTCSS OR DCS CODE A walkie talkie that does not use a CTCSS or DCS code is able to receive the signals from all walkie talkies that transmit on the same channel Talking back is only possible if both receiving and sending walkie talkies
14. ving we advise you not to start talking directly but first after one or two seconds 6 RECEIVING mp a CALL TONE As soon as the PTT button has been re leased the FR 66 is ready to receive If the FR 66 receives a signal the RX icon will appear and you will hear the signal Use the y and A buttons to change the volume level The selected level will be shown in the display Press and release the button to transmit a pager alert tone This call tone also sounds from your own speaker To activate or deactivate the vibrate function see page 15 To change the sound of the call tone see page 16 7 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS REMOTE SHOULDER SPEAKER OR EARPIECE The input jack for the supplied shoulder microphone and earpiece can be found on the right side of the FR 66 which is covered by a rubber cap As soon as you plug it in the in the FR 66 built in microphone and speaker turn off The remote shoulder speaker comes with a swivel clothing clip Therefore it ensures secure and different attachments to your clothing The earpiece also has a clothing clip Receiving As soon as your walkie talkie receives a signal the signal will be reproduced through the speaker in the remote shoulder microphone or via the earpiece Use the wand A buttons of the FR 66 to change the volume level Transmitting Push the transmit button on the left side of the remote speaker or use the small button when using the
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