9-1206.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Cat. No. 19-1206 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
19-1206.fm Page 2 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Features Your RadioShack BTX-127 CTCSS • VHF/FM Business Band Transceiver is a portable, two-way business radio service transceiver that you can carry almost anywhere. The transceiver is compact and light, making it an ideal choice for your business needs.
19-1206.fm Page 3 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Flexible Antenna — provides excellent reception. Belt Clip — lets you attach the transceiver to your belt or waistband. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The transceiver’s preset frequencies are: • • • • • • • • • 151.625 MHz (red dot) 151.700 MHz 151.760 MHz 151.820 MHz 151.880 MHz 151.940 MHz 151.955 MHz (purple dot) 154.570 MHz (blue dot) 154.
19-1206.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM CONTENTS FCC Regulations ..................................................................................................... FCC License Required ..................................................................................... FCC Part 90 Rules ........................................................................................... Additional FCC Regulations .............................................................................
19-1206.fm Page 5 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM FCC Regulations FCC License Required To receive: This transceiver is intended for use in the operation of commercial activities, educational, philanthropic, or ecclesiastical institutions, and hospitals, clinics, or medical associations. All forms and instructions Form 600 instructions only Main Form 600 only Form 600 schedules only The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires you to have a license before you operate this transceiver.
19-1206.fm Page 6 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM • As licensee, you are responsible for proper operation of all transceivers operating under your license authority. • You can let unlicensed persons operate this transmitter, as long as you take precautions to prevent unauthorized transmissions. • You must use this transceiver only for the commercial use of your business, and only when other commercial channels (such as the telephone) are either not available or not practical.
19-1206.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Your transceiver might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your transceiver is causing the interference, turn off your transceiver. If the interference goes away, your transceiver is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by: • moving your transceiver away from the receiver • contacting your local RadioShack store for help Before you operate the transceiver, you must obtain your license.
19-1206.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Preparation Installing the Battery Pack The supplied battery pack, when fully charged, provides power to your transceiver for up to 8 hours. You must install the battery pack in your transceiver, then charge it. Caution: Do not remove the plastic wrap from the battery pack. Doing so can permanently damage the battery. the battery pack into the compartment while applying slight pressure to the bottom of the battery pack.
19-1206.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Charging the Battery Pack Before you use the battery pack for the first time, you must use the supplied battery charger to charge it for about 12 to 14 hours to bring it to a full charge. You cannot use the transceiver while you charge the battery pack. Caution: The supplied battery charger was designed specifically for your transceiver. Use only the supplied battery charger. Follow these steps to charge the battery pack. 1.
19-1206.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Notes: • A nickel-cadmium battery pack lasts longer and delivers more power if you occasionally let it fully discharge. To do this, use the transceiver until the RX/TX indicator lights yellow when you press PUSH TO TALK. • To prevent damaging a nickel-cadmium battery pack, never charge it in an area where the temperature is above 113°F (45°C) or below 32°F (0°C).
19-1206.fm Page 11 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Connecting an Optional Antenna Although the supplied flexible antenna provides excellent local reception, you can connect an optional external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna to your transceiver for better reception of weak signals. The antenna jack on the top of the transceiver makes it easy to use the transceiver with a variety of antennas. Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of antennas.
19-1206.fm Page 12 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone. • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level. • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. • Once you set the volume, do not increase it.
19-1206.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Setting Frequency Options Before you can use your transceiver, an authorized service facility must set your transceiver to a VHF business band frequency you have a license to use. Then, you can select a preset CTCSS (Continuous Tone Control Squelch System) frequency and set your transceiver to use it. Here is what you need to do to set your transceiver to use a business band frequency and CTCSS.
19-1206.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM CTCSS Using a CTCSS Frequency Follow these steps to set your transceiver to a CTCSS frequency and then activate or deactivate CTCSS. 1. Turn VOLUME fully counterclockwise to make sure power is turned off. 2. Remove the battery compartment cover (see “Installing the Battery Pack” on Page 8). You do not have to remove the battery pack. 3. Choose a CTCSS code from the table on the right.
19-1206.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM (up). To deactivate the code, set the switch to 0 (down). CTCSS 26 162.2 011010 27 167.9 011011 28 173.8 011100 29 179.9 011101 30 186.2 011110 31 192.8 011111 32 203.5 100000 33 210.7 100001 34 218.1 100010 35 225.7 100011 36 233.6 100100 37 241.8 100101 38 250.3 100110 6. Replace the battery compartment cover. 4. Hold down PUSH TO TALK, then turn VOLUME clockwise until it clicks.
19-1206.fm Page 16 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Operation Note: You can only communicate with another transceiver that is using the same channel and/or the same CTCSS code as your transceiver. 1. Turn VOLUME clockwise to turn on the transceiver, turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until you hear a hissing sound, then adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. illus - show VOLUME being adjusted 2.
19-1206.fm Page 17 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Operational Hints Your transceiver’s range varies depending on factors such as position, terrain, and battery condition. Buildings absorb transmitted signals and, if they contain metal, might completely block the signals. Trees and heavy cloud formations have a similar effect, though not as severe. If you are near a lake or the ocean, you might get excellent range. To ensure maximum range, operate the transceiver with the battery pack fully charged.
19-1206.fm Page 18 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Care AND Maintenance Your RadioShack BTX-127 CTCSS • VHF/FM Business Band Transceiver is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your transceiver so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the transceiver dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. • Use and store the transceiver only in normal temperature environments.
-1206.fm Page 19 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Specifications Frequency Range ................................................................... 150.775–157.740 MHz Channels ................................................................................................................... 1 Modulation Type .................................................................................................... FM Antenna Impedance ..........................................................................
19-1206.fm Page 20 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 10:50 AM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
