Spectra KT2020 User's Manual
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1. is released 7 When transmission is complete release the PTT Button and listens for a reply A Talk Confirmation Roger Beep tone will be heard when the PTT Button is released This lets the person you are talking to that you have finished talking and it is their turn to speak 8 The FRS Radio is equipped with auto squelch which will automatically block out any unwanted noise or static due to terrain conditions or if you have reached your range limit You can disable to automatic squelch by pressing the Button times Static will be heard along with any distant transmission you may be receiving Press the Button again to go back to the automatic squelch mode 9 Turn off the FRS Radio by pressing and holding the Button until a beep is heard and the display turns off SCANNING CHANNELS You can use the scanning feature to monitor channels or to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels 1 Press the Button twice The Scan icon appears with Y or flashing in the display Press either or until Y displays and press PTT to turn scanning on When the radio detects channel activity it stops scanning and you can hear the transmission Press PTT to respond within 5 seconds If the scanning stops on a channel that you don t want to listen to briefly press the or Button to resume scanning to the next active channel 5 To turn scanning off press the amp Button t2. Te 4 4 4 Heo KHY th hh 1976 2005 Sanrio Co Ltd 22 CHANNEL MINI FRS GMRS RADIOS OWNER S MANUAL KT2020 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device does not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter When the Push to talk PTT button is pushed it sends out radio frequency RF Signals This device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50 In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission FCC adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand held wireless devices WARNING Adjustment to this unit or replacement of any transmitter component crystal semiconductor etc to this unit could result in a violation of the rules 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarant
3. ct with the skin a minor burn may result Batteries Do not short circuit exposed terminals of any batteries with any conductive materials In doing so the material may become quite hot and cause property damage and or body injury such as burns warnine Parts Replacement or Substitution Replacement or substitution of parts other than those recommended by Spectra 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 FCC Rules For Vehicles with an Air Bag Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area Air bags inflate with great force If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of vehicle Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your radio off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere unless it is a type especially qualified for such use Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in body injury or even death Batteries Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations turn your radio off near electrical blasting caps or in a blasting area o
4. ee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help IMPORTANT FCC LICENSING INFORMATION This radio operates on CH 1 14 and CH 15 22 If you intend to operate the radio on CH 15 to CH 22 you should obtain a license before operating For information please click in htto www fcc gov wtb ors genmbl html PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION A WARNING Never apply any DC power to the battery terminals Do not attempt to charge any non rechargeable batteries Do not attempt to open the unit case No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Do not modify or attempt to adjust the transceiver for any reason Avoid extremes in exposure to water heat and cold This transceiver is weather resistant but not waterproof Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight nor place the transceiver close to heating appliances Do not place the transceiv
5. er in excessively dusty areas humid areas wet areas nor on unstable surfaces If smoke is detected coming from the transceiver immediately switch OFF the power and remove the batteries from the transceiver Contact your dealer Use batteries only for the power of the unit Alkaline or Rechargeable batteries To maintain compliance with the FCC s RF exposure guidelines hold the transmitter and antenna at least 2 inches 5 centimeters from your face and speak in a normal voice with the antenna pointed up and away from the face If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset accessory use only the manufacturers supplied bell clip for this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 2 inch from your body when transmitting Use only the supplied antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachment could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations FEATURES Range Up to 2 Miles 22 Channels Multifunction LCD Display Auto Squelch Control Auto Power Saver Mode Talk Confirmation Tone Roger Beep Call Function Monitor Function Low Battery Alert Removable Belt Clip UNPACKING Carefully unpack and identify the items listed below before discard the packing materials e Two KT2020 FRS Radios e Instructional Manual amp Warranty Card CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1 Antenna 2 Call Button Push To Talk PTT Button 4 Menu Button 5 Volume Up Channel Up Button 6 Vo
6. ll void the warranty o Do not dispose of batteries in fire batteries may explode or leak 6 When the Low Battery Icon appears in the LCD Display replace all 3 batteries with new ones BASIC OPERATION 1 Turn on the FRS Radio by pressing Ce nti a channel number appears and a confirmation tone is heard 2 Adjust to the desired volume level using the or Buttons The display will flash and the letter v will show when volume adjust is active A confirmation beep will be heard and the level of the beeps will increase or decrease as the volume is adjusted Note The LCD Display will revert back to channel mode if no button is pressed within 5 seconds 3 Press the Button to activate the channel select mode The channel display will begin flashing Use the or Buttons to change channels 4 Press the PTT button to confirm your selection Note Both units must be set to the same channel number to communicate with each other 5 The Call Button can be used to send a ring tone to another party on the same channel Press the Button once The ring tone will be heard on both units and will sound for about 1 5 seconds 6 Press and hold the PTT Button to communicate with another party on the same channel Hold the radio 2 3 inches from you mouth and speak clearly into the microphone 8 Note If the PTT Button is depressed for more than 1 minute a tone will be generated and will sound continuously until the PTT Button
7. lume Down Channel Down Button 7 Built in Speaker 8 Built in Microphone 9 Battery Door on back 10 Belt Clip on back LCD DISPLAY 1 Volume Channel Digit 278 2 Scan Icon Q 3 Volume Icon V CHANNEL SPECIFICATION Channel 6 Frequencies MHz 462 5625 462 5875 462 6125 462 6375 462 6625 462 6875 462 7125 467 5625 467 5875 467 6125 467 6375 Frequencies MHZ 467 6625 467 6875 467 7125 462 5500 462 5750 462 6000 462 6250 462 6500 462 6750 462 7000 462 7250 BATTERIES INSTALLATION Each FRS Radio operates on three AAA size batteries 1 Remove the Belt Clip 10 by pressing on the release tab Remove the Battery Door Z9 by loosening the screw and unclipping the door 2 Following the polarity diagram shown inside the battery compartment insert three AAA size batteries not included Replace the Battery Door 9 tighten the screw and replace the Belt Clip 10 IMPORTANT Be sure that the batteries are installed correctly Wrong polarity may damage the unit Note 1 For best performance and longer operating time we recommend the use of alkaline type batteries 2 Do not mix old and new batteries 3 Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries 4 4 If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries Old or leaking batteries can cause damage to the unit and wi
8. our unit away from heating appliances and sources of electrical noise such as fluorescent lamps or motors REVELANT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS 1 Technical Regulations of Part 15 and 95 of the FCC Rules 2 Type Acceptance Requirements of Part 2 of the 47CFR Regulations CARE AND SAFETY To assure optimal radio performance and to ensure RF energy exposure is within the guidelines of the above standards the following operating procedures should be observed FOR PORTABLE 2 WAY FRS RADIOS e When transmitting with a portable radio hold radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1 2 inches away from your mouth Keep antenna at least 1 inch from your head and body e f you wear a portable radio on your body ensure the antenna is at least 1 inch from your body when transmitting ELECTRIOMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE COMPATIBILIT Y Most electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI if inadequately shielded designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic 2 Turn off your radio in any facilities where posted notices instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy e Turn off your radio when on board aircraft when instructed to do so Any use of the radio must be in accordance with airline regulations or crew instructions PN caution Damaged Antenna Do not use any radio with a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes in conta
9. r in areas posted Turn off 2 way radio Obey all signs and instructions Note Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always clearly marked They include fuelling areas such as below deck on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Distributed by Spectra Merchandising International Inc Chicago Industry Tech Park 4230 North Normandy Avenue Chicago Illinois 60634 U S A Please have model number ready for Customer Service call 1 800 777 5331 Printed in China
10. wice followed by pressing either or until displays Press PTT to confirm Turn off the FRS Radio by pressing and holding the Button until a beep is heard and the display turns off SPECIFICATIONS I ON O Description Specifications Operating Channels 22 Operating Frequency Range 462 5625 to 462 7125 MHz 467 5625 to 467 7125 MHz 462 5500 to 462 7250 MHz Talk Range Up to 2 miles 3 km Output Power 0 5 W FCC allowed maximum limit Power Source AAA alkaline batteries x 3 4 5V DC Battery Life About 25 hours 5 5 90 duty cycle NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATIONS 1 Your FRS Radio uses 22 channels that are shared on a take turns basis This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels A common code of ethics courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected 2 Your FRS Radios have been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field To avoid interference it is recommended that you do not use the units closer than 5 feet apart 3 For best transmission results always keep your mouth about 2 3 inches from the Microphone 8 and speak slowly and clearly in a normal voice CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1 Clean your unit with a damp never wet cloth Solvent or detergent should never be used 2 Avoid leaving your unit in direct sunlight or in hot humid or dusty places 3 Keep y
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