Instruction Manual 22-Channel FRS Two Way Radio KETELESE T3F MHz Main Features Frequency: 462.5500462.7250MHz, 467.5500 ~ 467.7250 High/Low TX Power configured to designated channels 22 channels 121 codes (38 CTCSS & 83 CDCSS) Group function 3 VOX levels 10 Call tones Monitor Scan Key lock function 1100mAh Li Polymer Battery Flashlight NOAA & Weather Alert Overview LCD display Earphone & Charger Jack Push-To-Talk (PTT) key Up / Monitor key Down / Scan key Power / Volume Knob Group key Menu / WX key Call Tone /Key-Lock key 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Microphone 11. Speaker 12. Antenna 13. 14. Flashlight LED Flashlight key 12 3 8 9 14 11 6 1 2 10 7 4 5 GROUP Button Enable the radio transmitting on GROUP-channel which is different from the PTT-channel. LCD Display Icons Press the MENU key 1 time, enter into the menu selecting mode. Press and hold the WX key for 3s, enter into the WX mode. Press key to choose the menu function.
(Press and hold the MON key to enter into the MON mode. ) Press key to choose the menu function.
(Press and hold the SCAN key to enter into the SCAN mode. ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 WX
: Receiving status
: Transmitting status
: Main Channel
: Group Channel
: VOX (Voice-activiated TX)
: Weather Alert
: Battery Level
: Channel Number
: CTCSS/CDCSS Code Number
: High TX Power
: Low TX Power
: Key Lock
:Call Tone
: Channel Scan
: Monitor
: Sound off
: Weather Receiver Press the CALL key, call function will open. Press and hold key for 3s to lock. Press the GROUP key to speak at group channel. GENERAL OPERATIONS Install / Removing Battery door and Belt Clip Installing Battery Door Put the battery door flat on the radio, then use flathead screwdriver to hit the battery door screw just like the image shows on the right. Removing Battery Door Use flathead screwdriver to unscrew it to remove the battery door. Installing Belt Clip Slide the Belt clip into the slot. A click sound indicates the Belt Clip is locked into position. Removing Belt Clip Push the latch of belt clip in (step 1) While pushing the belt clip latch, push up the belt clip at the same time (step 2). Battery on First Use Since batteries leave factory without a fully charging, please charge the new batteries before using. Under normal circumstances, the battery on first use needs 5 hours of charging. When you find out the battery is low, it is required to charge or replace it. Safety Precautions 1. Do not Disassemble. 2. Do not dispose the batteries in the fire. 3. Do not dispose the batteries as household wastes, and it must be collected and treated properly. 4. Do not charge or charge battery in hazardous location. 5. Do not short-circuit the terminals. Installing Belt Clip Removing Belt Clip Notes:
1. When charging, the temperature should be between 5 ~40 ,otherwise it may cause the leakage or even damage the battery. 2. Please shut down the transceiver with battery loaded before charging it. The use of the transceiver while charging is ongoing will affect the normal battery charging. 3. Do not charge the battery when it is wet. You should dry it first in order to avoid any danger. 4. If the batterys usage time is very short even when it has been charged in completely correct way, it can be concluded that the battery life is due and should be replaced by a new one. Extension of Battery life 1. The performance of the battery will be reduced when the temperature drops below 0. In cold weather, it is advised to spare another battery for emergency. Please do not dispose the cold batteries that can not work at low temperature but may be usable at room temperature. 2. It may affect the normal use or charge of the battery, if it is covered with dust. Please clean the battery with dry cloth before loading or charging it. Knowledge about Battery Storage 1. Since the battery will self-discharge, please do charge it fully before putting it aside so as to prevent damages caused by over discharge. 2. Please fully charge the battery after long time storage, in order to avoid the reduction of the battery capacity resulting from over discharge. It is proposed for lithium-ion / lithium-polymer batteries to be filled in every 6 months of storage. 3. Please pay attention to the humidity of the battery storage environment. Batteries are supposed to be stored in the environment of room temperature, cool and dry air, to reduce the self-discharge. CHARGING BATTERIES When the Battery level is low, that is the icon / you need to charge the battery with the enclosed type-C Y-cable. Charging with AC/DC adaptor Plug one end of the cable into the type-C socket on the right side of the radio and other end into an adaptor then plug into the socket. The LCD Battery Icon will flash. Each adaptor can connect 2 pcs of radio for charging To charge fully from empty require about 5 hours After charged, unplug the adaptor from the socket WARNING To avoid damage to the radio use only original accessories. The radio will be slightly warm during charging. GENERAL OPERATIONS TRANSMITTING RANGE 1. The talk range depends on the environmental and terrain. It will reach (up to about 5km) in wide open spaces, without obstructions such as hills or buildings. Dont try to use two units which are less than 1.5m (5feet) apart. If you do, you may experience interference. POWER ON/OFF 2. Rotate the PWR/VOL control knob clockwise until a" ka-ka "sound is heard to turn on the power. When you receive calls ,the knob provides you the ability to change the volume for your listening habits.When shutting down the radio,you need to rotate it counterclockwise a "ka-ka" sound is heard. MAKING COMMUNICATIONS 3. The radio has 22 main frequencies and 121 CTCSS/CDCSS codes. You can communicate with any other user who is using the same combinations, providing they are within range. SPEAK TO OTHER RADIO 4. Press & hold the PTT key, LCD TX icon indicating the radio is transmitting. Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone 2.5 cm from your mouth and then speak. When you finish speaking, release the PTT key. LISTEN TO OTHER RADIO 5. The radio will automatically sound received signal from the other radio with the same channel and code, and meanwhile LCD shows the icon RX When you press the PTT key, you cant listen to other radios. Make sure you do not press PTT key for listening. Adjust volume control if necessary. GROUP FUNCTION ( Dual Channel Standby and 6. Either of Dual Channels Transmitting) The function enables the radios to monitor two channels at the same time in standby mode and transmitting on either of two channels at a time. The two channels that we call PTT-Channel and Group-channel respectively can be set in Menu. When the radio detects a signal on Group channel, it will automatically sound the received signal with LCD showing GR icon, Group channel number and associated code number. When you want to talk to a group of people that have their radios set Group Channel number and associated code number to be the same as yours, just do the following. Press & hold the GROUP key, LCD displays TX and GR icon, indicating the radio is transmitting on the Group channel. Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone 2.5 cm from your mouth and then speak. When you finish speaking, release the GROUP key. SENDING CALL TONE 7. You can use 1 of 10 different Call Tones to get attention of other user on the same channel with same code. Press the the icons TX and , the receiving radio will sound the tone too. key and will sound the tone, LCD will display SCANNING CHANNELS 8. Press and hold the key for 3 seconds and LCD will display and radio will start scanning. LCD display shows the scanning channel one by one. It will stop at those channels with signal for a while. Press the GROUP key to turn off the function. 9. MONITOR FUNCTION Press and hold the key for 3 seconds to have the unit sound signal or noise, whichever occurs on the main channel. Press the or GROUP or PTT key to turn off the function. The function is useful to check for activity on the main channel before you talk. When you find the main channel busy, you can change the main channel number to a clear one. Moreover, it also can be handy for the user to verify the volume level of the radio when the radio is not receiving. You can adjust the volume, if necessary. 10. LOCK KEYS Press and hold key for 3 seconds, LCD display icon. All keys are locked except PTT , GROUP keys and Flashlight key. To unlock, press and hold key for 3 seconds again. 11. MICROPHONE / EARPHONE JACK The unit is equipped with a microphone / Earphone jack located at the right side. You can use an optional earphone (included) for handsfree function. 12. FLASHLIGHT FUNCTION To use the flashlight function When the flashlight is not illumining, press the Flashlight key once to turn and keep it on. When the flashlight is illumining, press the Flashlight key to turn it off. MENU OPERATIONS Press Menu key once to firstly enter main channel selection from the main screen, press again for next function selection etc. The menu operation flow chart is as follows. Main Screen Main Channel GROUP Main Channal(Dual Channel Standby) GROUP CTCSS/CDCSS VOX Tone Roger Beep Key Beep Main Screen CTCSS/CDCSS Call SELECT MAIN CHANNEL 1. To select the main channel Press the key 1 time, Main channel number will flash. Press or to select new main channel Press the GROUP or PTT key to confirm and revert back to the main screen, or the key to confirm and continue next function setting. You have 10 seconds to decide before auto-reverting back to the main screen 2. CTCSS/CODE FUNCTION This function can help you select your group (38 CTCSS /83 CDCSS codes) of users on the same channel. Only the users with the same CTCSS/CDCSS code can listen and talk to each other. (When you set it to code 0, you can listen to all the codes.)Please note that selecting a CTCSS/CDCSS code does not assure total privacy. Press the key 2 times, CTCSS/CDCSS code will flash. Press or to select new CTCSS or CDCSS code Press the GROUP or PTT key to confirm and revert back to the main screen, or the key to confirm and continue next function setting. 3. SELECT GROUP MAIN CHANNEL This function enable the radio to dual channel standby. The two way radio can monitor 2 channals at the same time and able to transmit on the secondary channal by simply pressing the GROUP button. NOTE: The default GROUP number is 29, you can set your own group number and code :
To change the GROUP Number Press the key 3 times, GROUP channel number will flash. Press or to select new Group Channel or turn off the function. Press the GROUP or PTT key to confirm and revert back to the main screen, or the key to confirm and continue next function setting. 4. GROUP CTCSS/CODE FUNCTION To set GROUP CTCSS/CDCSS code Press the key 4 times, GROUP CTCSS/CDCSS code will flash. Press or to select new CTCSS or CDCSS code. Press the GROUP or PTT key to confirm and revert back to the main screen, or the key to confirm and continue next function setting. 5. VOX (Hands-Free Function) The unit has a built-in Voice Activated Circuit (VOX) function. You can enjoy talking and listening without pressing PTT key. To have better performance, you can use this function with the external earphone (optional accessories). Press the key 5 times, LCD displays icon and VOX sensitivity setting will flash. Press or to choose VOX sensitivity setting. VOX sensitivity level from OFF, L1, L2, L3 for OFF, Low, Medium and High" respectively. After turning on the VOX function, LCD will display icon. Press the PTT key to confirm and revert back to the main screen, or the key to confirm and continue next function setting. Please speak close to the mic in order to activate VOX function. 6. SELECTING CALL TONE Press the key 6 times, LCD will display icon and call tone number will flash. Press or the call tone you like.
( Press the GROUP or PTT key to confirm and revert back to the main screen, or the key to confirm and continue next function setting. GROUP or to scroll between 1 to 10 and you can choose You can also choose 'OFF' to close the call tone. 7. ROGER BEEP The roger beep function enables a short tone signal which is transmitted after releasing the PTT button. Press the key 7 times, LCD displays the icon. Press or to turn the Roger beep on or off. Press the GROUP or PTT key to confirm and revert back to the main screen, or the key to confirm and continue next function setting. 8. KEY BEEP The unit has the function to turn the key beep on or off. Press the key 8 times, LCD displays the icon. Press or to turn the key beep on or off. Press the GROUP or PTT key to confirm and revert back to the main screen, or the MENU key to confirm and continue next function setting. WEATHER RECEIVER (WX) FUCNTION The radio has the capability to tune in to broadcasts by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) Weather Radio and Environment Canada Weather Radio. You can listen to a weather channel or set your radio to alert you to emergency weather broadcasts that interrupt routine broadcasts. When you listen to a weather channel, you cannot use your radio in scan mode or for two-way communications. Entering the WX Mode Press and hold the key for 3 seconds to enter into WX mode, the LCD will display the icon Setting the WX Channel In WX mode, press key 1 time and the WX channel number flashes. Press or to select the appropriate channel with good reception in your area. Press the continue setting WX. key to confirm the channal number and Setting the WX Alert The radio can be set to respond to NOAA Weather Radio emergency messages. A special alarm tone sounds an alert and turns on the WX to give you immediate weather and emergency information. In WX mode, press Press or Press key to confirm and exit setting WX. 2 times and the icon shows. to turn the WX alert function On or OFF. for 3 Exiting the WX Mode In WX set mode, press and hold the key seconds or press GROUP or PTT key to exit WX mode and return to two-way radio mode. After the WX mode is activiated either manually or by receiving an alert, if no keys are pressed for 5 minutes, the WX mode will automatically revert back to two-way radio mode. If you turn on the WX alert function and return to two-way radio mode, the LCD will display the icon screen, which means the WX alert function has been activiated and the radio can detect the weather channel signal and two-
way radio channel signal at the same time. on the main GMRS Channel Configuration Chart Default Associated Frequency CH. No.
(MHz) Code No. TX Power Option CH. No. Frequency
(MHz) Default Associated Code No. TX Power Option 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 462.5750 462.6000 462.6250 462.6500 462.6750 462.7000 462.7250 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 High High High High High High High 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 462.5625 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 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 High High High High High High High Low Low Low Low Low Low Low HIgh NOAA Weather (WX) Channel Frequency Chart Weather Channel No. Frequency (MHz) Weather Channel Frequency Weather Channel No. Frequency WX1 WX2 WX3 162.550 162.400 162.475 No. WX4 WX5 WX6
(MHz) 162.425 162.450 162.500 WX7 WX8 WX9
(MHz) 162.525 161.650 161.775 Weather Channel No. WX10 WX11 Frequency (MHz) 161.750 162.000 CTCSS Code Frequency Chart Code No. Freq.
(Hz) Code No. Freq.
(Hz) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 CDCSS Octal Code Chart Code No. OCT Code Code No. OCT Code 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 023 025 026 031 032 043 047 051 054 065 071 072 073 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 074 114 115 116 125 131 132 134 143 152 155 156 162 Code No. Freq.
(Hz) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 Code No. OCT Code 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 165 172 174 205 223 226 243 244 245 251 261 263 265 Cod e No. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Cod e No. 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 Code No. Freq.
(Hz) Code No. Freq.
(Hz) Freq.
(Hz) 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 Code No. 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Freq.
(Hz) 233.6 241.8 250.3 Freq.
(Hz) Co de No. 179.9 36 186.2 37 192.8 38 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 OCT Code Code No. OCT Code 271 306 311 315 331 343 346 351 364 365 371 411 412 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 413 423 431 432 445 464 465 466 503 506 516 532 546 Co de No. 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 OCT Code Code No. OCT Code Code No. OCT Code 117 118 119 120 121 731 732 734 743 754 565 606 612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION Compliance with RF Exposure Standards Your KETELESE radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This two-way radio is designed, manufactured and tested to comply with all applicable national and international regulations for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. Attention This radio complies with IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for general population RF exposure environment at operating duty factors of up to 50% and is authorized by the FCC for general population use only. An appropriate warning lable is affixed to all units. In order to comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum distance of 2.5 cm must be maintained when held-to-face, and body-worn operations are restricted to the approved original accessories (belt clip), a minimum distance of 2.5 cm. Do not use this device when antenna shows obvious damages. This product is compliance to FCC RF Exposure requirements and refers to FCC website https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm search for FCC ID: 2A4CJ-T3F to gain further information include SAR Values. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's 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. 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 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 into 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. Medical Devices If you use a personal medical device, such as a pacemaker or hearing aid, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. To ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits, always adhere to the following CAUTION guidelines:
operate the radio without a proper antenna DO NOT attached, as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacture or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio. transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time use KETELESE authorized accessories DO NOT
("50% duty cycle"). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the "TX indicator"
shows on LCD. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the " PTT" switch. ALWAYS
(antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc). Use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. Body-worn operations are restricted to belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories that have no metallic component in the assembly and that provide at least 2.5 cm separation between the device, including its antenna, and the user's body. To provide the recipients of your transmission the best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 2.5 cm from mouth, and slightly off to one side. The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates within the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your KETELESE radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause inference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference. Turn off the radio in area where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites. This device complies with Part95 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must except any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Acoustic Safety Exposure to loud noises from any source for extended periods of time may temporarily or permanently affect your hearing. The louder the volume of the radio, the sooner your hearing will be affected. Hearing damage from loud noise is sometimes undetectable at first, and can have a cumulative effect. To protect your hearing, follow these precautions:
Use the lowest volume necessary to do your job. Turn up the volume only if you are in noisy surroundings. Turn down the volume before putting on a headset or headphones. Limit the amount of time you use a headset or headphones at high volume. When using the radio without a headset or headphones, do not place the speaker of the radio directly against your ear.