K-10 Walkie Talkie User Guide US Read this operating instruction carefully before using your two way radio, including the part on Product Safety and Important Notice. CAUTION 1 12 11 10 9 13 14 15 16 1. Antenna 2. Volume Knob 3. Backl it LCD Display 4. External Speaker/
Microphone 5. Up Button 6. Down Button 7. Microphone 8. Speaker 9. Menu/Power Buttonn 10. NOAA/Scan Button 11. Call/Lock Button 12. PTT(Pull to talk) Butto 13. Wrist Strap Connection 14. Belt Clip 15. Battery Compartment 16. Battery Door Latch 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Product Features TECHNICAL PARAMETERS Product number Frequency range Channel number Channel spacing Working voltage Frequency stability Operating temperature range The antenna impedance Overall dimensions Weight Rf power Modulation method Noise and harmonic Residual Radiation Modulation distortion Maximum deviation K-10 FRS 22 12.5KHz 3.6V 2.5ppm
-10~50 50 160*54*41mm 120g 1.0W/0.5w F3E
-40dB
-35dB 7%
5KHz
(Include Antenna) TRANSMITER RECEIVER The sensitivity Modulation receiver bandwidth Adjacent selective Intermodulation interference resistance Spurious response inhibition Audio output power Audio distortion 0.2uV 5KHz 40dB 35dB 70dB 300mW 8%
Product Features Channel Frequency(MHz) Channel Frequency(MHz) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 462.5500 462.5750 462.6000 462.6250 462.6500 462.6750 462.7000 462.7250 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2 Backlit LCD Display Installing Batteries 3 4 2 5 9 14 7 8 To install or replace batteries:
1.Remove belt clip by releasing belt clip latch and sliding clip up. 2.Pull the battery door lock tab down to release the battery cover. 3.Insert the cable of the supplied one lion rechargeable Into the 4.Put the battery cover back into place.Snap the lock tab and battery jack. beltclip back into place. For charging radio(s) :
1.Insert the USB cable into charging jack on right of the radio. 2.Plug the USB cable into power port. The radio will display flashing battery icon while charging.And when charging complete, the cycle moving will be stopped. Recommends your radio be turned off while being charged. Features 22 Channels Seven shared with FRS/GMRS, seven FRS only, eight GMRS only. 10 Channel NOAA All 1 6 Hazards Radio Weather Alert 121 Privacy Codes
(38 CTCSS codes/83 DCS codes) Hands-Free Operation
(VOX) Scan Channels, privacy codes Backl it LCD Display Cal l Alert Ten selectable tones Button Lock Speaker/Microphone/Jack Roger Beep Selectable On/Off Battery/Power Saver Keystroke Tones Battery Level Indicator Low Battery Audible Alert Auto Squelch 13 12 11 10 1. Battery Level Indicator 2. Roger Beep Icon 3. VOX Icon 4. Weather Icon 5. Lock Icon 6. Hi/Low Power Icon 7. DCS/CTCSS Icons 8. Scan Icon 9. Weather Alert Icon 10. DCS/CTCSS Privacy Code Numbers 11. Power Saver Icon 12. Channel Numbers 13. Receive/Transmit Icon 14. Key Tone Icon Quick Start 1.Press and hold the Menu/Power button to turn on your radio. 2.Press the Menu, Press the Up or Down button to select a channel. Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate. 3.Press and hold the PTT button while speaking into the microphone. 4.When finished talking, release the PTT button and listen for a response. Maximum range may vary and is based on unobstructed line-of-sight communication under ideal conditions. Turning on Your Radio Turning on Your Radio Press and hold the Menu/Power button until you hear a series of audible tones indicating the radio is on. Your radio is now in Standby mode,ready to receive transmissions. The radio is always in Standby mode except when the Talk, Call or Mode/Power buttons are pressed. 3 4 Battery Low To Adjust Volume Battery Low When battery power is low,the final bar in the Battery Low icon will blink and an audible tone will sound twice before the radio shuts off. Your batteries should be replaced or recharged, if using rechargeable batteries. Rotate Volumen Knob until you reach a comfortable listening level.Rotate Volume Knob clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease the volume. The radio will display flashing battery icon whi le charging. Call Button Auto Battery Save If there are no transmissions within 10 seconds,the radio Battery Save Mode will automatically switch to Battery Save mode and the Power Saver icon will flash in the display. This will not affect the radios ability to receive incoming transmissions. Communicating with Another Person 1.Press and hold the PTT button. 2.With the microphone about two inches (5cm) from your mouth, speak in a normal voice. 3.Release the PTT button when you are finished talking and listen for a response. You cannot receive incoming cal ls while pressing the PTT button. Both radios must be tuned to the same channel/privacy code to communicate. Press and release the Cal l button. The other person will hear a two second cal l tone. This tone is used only to establ ish voice communications. See page 9 on how to select between ten ca l tone settings. Lock Function The Lock function locks the Up, Down and Mode/Power buttons to prevent accidental operation. To turn the lock on or off:
-Press and hold the Cal l/Lock button for two seconds. A double beep sound is used to confirm your lock on or off request. When in Lock mode,the Lock icon will be displayed. Lock Icon To Select a Channel Scrolling Through the Menu Function With the radio on, select any of the 22 channels by pressing Menu and the Up or Channel Down button. Both radios must be tuned to the same channel to communicate. By scrolling through the MENU function,you will be able to select or turn on preferred features of your radio.When scrolling through the Menu function,your radio features will be displayed in the same Listening for a Respon Release the PTT button to receive incoming transmissions. Your radio is always in Standby mode whi le the Talk or Cal l buttons are not pressed. 5 6 Set Channels Set CTCSS Privacy Codes Set DCS Privacy Codes Set Vox On/Off Set Vox Sensitivity Set Call Tones 1-10 Set Roger Beep On/Off Set Key Tones On/Off Privacy Codes Set DCS Privacy Codes Your radio incorporates two advanced coded squelch systems that can help to reduce interference from other users on any given channel. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)provides 38 privacy codes and DCS (Digital ly Coded Squelch)provides 83 privacy codes. This provides a total of 121 Privacy Codes. Either system can be used on al l channels, but both systems cannot be used on the same channel at the same time. 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.Each channel will remember the last privacy code system and number you select. The privacy code 0F is not a privacy code,but allows all signals to be heard on a channel that is set to 0F on both the CTCSS and DCS systems. Set CTCSS Privacy Codes To select a CTCSS privacy code:
1. After selecting a channel, press the Menu/Power button until the CTCSS icon appears and the small Privacy Code numbers next to the channel number flash on the display. If DCS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the CTCSS icon and "OFF To switch from DCS to CTCSS,press the Up or Down button while the display is flashing "OFF The display will then show the small numbers flashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2. 2. Press using the Up or Down button to select a privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance. 3. When your desired CTCSS privacy code is displayed, press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions, or press PTT button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. 7 To select a DCS privacy code:
1. After selecting a channel, press the Menu/Power button until the DCS icon appears and the small DCS Privacy Code numbers flash on the display (01 through 83). If CTCSS is turned on at the channel selected, the display will flash the DCS icon and "OFF To switch from CTCSS to DCS,press the Channel Up or Channel Down button whi le the display is flashing The display will then show the small numbers flashing and you will then be able to proceed to step 2.
"OFF 2. Press using the Up or Down button to select a DCS privacy code. You can hold the Up or Down button for fast advance. 3. When DCS privacy code is displayed, press the Mode
/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions, or press PTT button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) In VOX mode,your radio can be used "hands-free,automatical ly transmitting when you speak.You can set the VOX sensitivity level to fit the volume of your voice and avoid transmissions triggered by background noise. Level To set VOX sensitivity:
1. Press the Mode/Power button unti l the VOX icon flashes and the current sensitivity level is displayed. VOX Icon The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed with letters LE and a Number 1 through 3, with Number 3 being the most sensitive level and Number 1 being the least sensitive level. VOX Sensitivity 2. Press the Up or Down button to change the setting. 3. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions, or press PTT button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. 8 The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed with lettersL and a Number 1 through 3,with Number 3 being the most sensitive level and Number 1 being the least sensitive level. To turn VOX mode on or off:
1. Press the Menu/Power button unti l the VOX icon flashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed. 2. Press the Up or Down button to turn VOX On or Off. 3. Press the Mode/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions, or press PTT button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. Ten Call Tone Settings You can choose between ten different Call Tone Settings to transmit a call alert. To change a call tone setting:
1. Press the Menu/Power button until the letter C and Call Tone Setting the current call tone number (01 through 10) is displayed. The current cal l tone will sound for three seconds. 2. Press the Up or Down button to hear the other call tone settings. 3. Choose one of the following:
a. Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press and hold the Mode button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. c. Press PTT or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. d. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. Roger Beep Confirmation Tone Your listener will hear an audible tone when you release the PTT button.This alerts the other party that you are finished talking and it is OK for them to speak. 9 To turn roger beep on or off:
1. Press the Menu/Power button until the Roger Beep icon flashes. The current on or off setting is displayed. 2. Press the Up or Down button to select roger Roger Beep Off beep on or off. 3. Choose one of the fol lowing:
a. Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. c. Press PTT or Call/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. d. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. Key Tone On/Off When Key Tone is On,the Key Tone icon will be displayed, an audible tone will sound each time a button is pressed. To turn key tone on or off:
1. Current key tone status On/Off will flash. 2. Press the Up or Down button to select key tone on or off. 3. Choose one of the fol lowing:
a. Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. c. Press PTT or Cal l/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. d. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. Channel Scan Your radio can automatical ly scan channels. To scan channels:
1. Press and release the Scan button until the Scan icon and the channel numbers appear on the display. 2. Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning channels. 10 Scan Channels The radio ignores specific privacy codes while scanning channels. d. Do not press any buttons for 15 seconds to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. The Scan icon will continue to be displayed when scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan all channels and stop if an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio will remain on that channel for 10 seconds. During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following:
a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on that channel. Your radio will remain on that channel and return to Standby mode. b. Press the Up or Down button to resume scanning channels. c. Press and hold the Scan button to return to Standby. Privacy Code Scan Your radio can automatically scan the Privacy Codes (either CTCSS 01 through 38 or DCS 01 through 83) within one channel. Only one set of privacy codes (CTCSS or DCS) can be scanned at a time. Select Channel To scan privacy codes:
1. While in Standby mode, press and release the Scan button twice (CTCSS) or three times (DCS) until the CTCSS or DCS icon and numbers are flashing. 2. Press and hold the Scan button to begin scanning privacy codes within the selected channel. The Scan icon wi l l continue to be displayed when privacy code scan is on. Your radio will continue to scan privacy codes and stop as an incoming transmission is detected. Your radio wi l l remain on that channel/
Scan Privacy Codes privacy code for 10 seconds. During scanning (while receiving an incoming transmission),you can choose from the following:
a. Press the Menu/Power button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions. b. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. c. Press PTT or Cal l/Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode. 11 NOAA* All Hazards Radio Channels You can use your radio to listen to NOAA All Hazards Radio channels transmitting in your area. To l isten to Al l Hazards Radio channels:
1. Press and hold the Weather( ) button until the All Hazards Radio icon and the currently selected All Hazards Radio channel are displayed. 2. Use the Up or Down button to change All Hazards Radio channels. Hazards Radio Icon 3. The All Hazards Radio icon will continue to be displayed when All Hazards Radio is on. 4. To exit All Hazards Radio, press and hold the Weather button until On or Off is displayed.
* National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration Hazards Radio Icon. Weather (WX) Alert Mode Turning On the Weather Alert function will allow your radio to automatically receive NOAA Hazard Alert radio signals and warnings from designated NOAA broadcast stations. If the radio is turned ON, it will alert to Weather and other emergency alerts broadcast by NOAA. This feature is set to OFF by default. Make sure the strongest Weather channel is selected for your area using the channel selection in the previous menu. To turn Weather Alert On or Off:
1. Press the MENU/Power button unti l the Weather Alert icon flashes on the display. The current On or Off setting is displayed. 2. Press the Up and Down button to turn Weather Aler On or Off. 3. Press and hold the Weather/Scan button again to save the new setting and exit the Weather Alert Mode and return to Standby mode. This radio is rain resistant to JIS4 standards. 12 IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC LICENSE REQUIRED Governments keep the radios in classification, most of the classified walkie-talkie need to get local government License, and operation is allowed. The detailed classification and the use of your two radios, please contact the local government radio management departments. For the following specified classification:the USA FRS, Australian CB, the individual license is not required. Safety Information for Radios Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter.When the talk 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 handheld wireless devices. Important FCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. Normal Position Hold the transmitter approximately two inches (2.5-5cm) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away. 15 FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 guarantee 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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. 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. RF Exposure Warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. The SAR limit adopted by US is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 grams of tissue. The highest SAR value for this device type when properly worn on the body is 0.19 W/kg.