Bonso Group Document Number ENG_TEL_A002 Rev # 00 Title : BS004 APPROVAL DOCUMENTS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Application : FCC APPROVAL Release Date : 12 May 2005 Page 27 of 39
Bonso Group Document Number ENG_TEL_A002 Rev # 00 Title : BS004 APPROVAL DOCUMENTS Owner’s Manual For Model BS004 FRS/GMRS Radio FEATURES ☞ 22 Channels ☞ 38 CTCSS Tone Codes ☞ LCD Backlighting ☞ Squelch Tail Clearance ☞ Paging/Call ☞ Scan ☞ VOX ☞ Roger Beep ☞ Baby monitor ☞ Monitor ☞ Dual Watch ☞ Priority Channel Appointment ☞ Manner Mode ☞ Low Battery Indicator Use and Care 1. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio. 2. Do not immerse the radio in water. 3.
Bonso Group Document Number ENG_TEL_A002 Rev # 00 Title : BS004 APPROVAL DOCUMENTS Control Buttons & Indicators Use to : Use - Backlight ON - Monitor ON Use to : - Increase the volume - Scroll through the menu to : Use - Talk on the Radio - Send a Call Tone - Save a setting Use to : - Turn On/Off the Radio - Enter/Exit the menu to : Use - Scan for active channels - Lock the keypad to : - Decrease the volume - Scroll through the menu Microphone Speaker LCD Display Key Pad Lock Icon M
Bonso Group Document Number ENG_TEL_A002 Rev # 00 Title : BS004 APPROVAL DOCUMENTS Installing Batteries The BS004 radio operates with either 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries or optional NiMH battery. The belt clip should be removed to ease installation or removal. To install the batteries: 1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the Battery Cover by sliding it down from the unit. 2. Insert 4 AAA batteries observing the polarity as shown, or install the optional battery.
Bonso Group Document Number ENG_TEL_A002 Rev # 00 Title : BS004 APPROVAL DOCUMENTS Talking and Listening : To communicate, all radios in your group must be set at the same channel. 1. For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 inches from your mouth. 2. Press and hold PTT button and speak in a normal voice into the microphone. The TX icon will appear continuously on the LCD Display when transmitting. 3. To receive messages, release the PTT button.
Bonso Group Document Number ENG_TEL_A002 Rev # 00 Title : BS004 APPROVAL DOCUMENTS Note : The unit will automatically go to normal mode after 10 seconds of no button activity during menu setting. Channel Selection : The BS004 has 22 channels available. To change channels: 1. Press the 2. Use the button until the current channel segment flashes in radio on. or buttons to change the channel. 3. Press the PTT button to save the new channel.
Bonso Group Document Number ENG_TEL_A002 Rev # 00 Title : BS004 APPROVAL DOCUMENTS 2. Press the and buttons to set the VOX on or off. An “on” or “oF” will appear on the display during setting. 3. To exit the Menu, press PTT button. Beep Tone On/Off : To enable the Beep tone, 1. Press the button repeatedly until the “bp” appears on the display. 2. Press the and to set the Beep tone on or off. An “on” or “oF” will appear on the display during setting. 3. To exit the Menu, press PTT button.
Bonso Group Document Number ENG_TEL_A002 Rev # 00 Title : BS004 APPROVAL DOCUMENTS Priority Channel Appointment : The BS004 can set the channel user want to use. To select the Priority Channel Appointment function; 1. Press the button repeatedly until the “PC” appears on the display. 2. Press the and buttons to set the priority channel. An “oF” , “1~22” will appear on the display during setting. 3. Press the PTT button to save the priority channel.
Bonso Group Document Number ENG_TEL_A002 Rev # 00 Title : BS004 APPROVAL DOCUMENTS TROUBLESHOOTING Problems No Power Solution - Check the battery installation and/or replace batteries - Confirm the radios have the same channel settings. Cannot Receive - Make sure that you are with in range of the other transceivers. Messages - Buildings and other obstructions may interfere with your communication. Radio is not responding - Make sure key lock is not on. See “Keypad Lock”.
Bonso Group Document Number ENG_TEL_A002 Rev # 00 Title : BS004 APPROVAL DOCUMENTS Channel Frequency Chart CH. No CH. Freq. (MHz) CH. No CH. Freq. (MHz) 1 462.5625 12 467.6625 2 462.5875 13 467.6875 3 462.6125 14 467.7125 4 462.6375 15 462.5500 5 462.6625 16 462.5750 6 462.6875 17 462.6000 7 462.7125 18 462.6250 8 467.5625 19 462.6500 9 467.5875 20 462.6750 10 467.6125 21 462.7000 11 467.6375 22 462.7250 Note 1.
Bonso Group Document Number ENG_TEL_A002 Rev # 00 Title : BS004 APPROVAL DOCUMENTS CAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION YOUR WIRELESS HAND-HELD PORTABLE TRANSCEIVER CONTAINS A RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMITTER. WHEN THE PTT BUTTON IS PUSHED, THE TRANSMITTER SENDS OUT RF SIGNALS.
Bonso Group Document Number ENG_TEL_A002 Rev # 00 Title : BS004 APPROVAL DOCUMENTS 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.
