Operating Instructions
Table Of Contents
- CHAPTER 1 Introduction
- CHAPTER 2 BTR-800 Base Station
- CHAPTER 3 TR-800 Beltpack
- CHAPTER 4 TR-825 Beltpack
- CHAPTER 5 Initial Equipment Setup
- Unpacking
- Antenna Connection
- Antenna Polarization
- Distance between Antennas
- Antenna Placement
- Improving Reception and Increasing Range
- Base Station Set-up
- Location
- Power Connection
- Transmit Switches
- Internal Transmit Switches
- Intercom Switch
- Intercom Interface
- Dual Listen Functionality
- Auxiliary Input/Output
- Internal Auxiliary Input Routing Switch
- Stage Announce / Relay Contacts
- Base Station Link
- Beltpack Setup
- Antenna Connection
- Transmit Mode
- Headset Connection
- CHAPTER 6 Pre-Walk-Thru Checklist
- CHAPTER 7 System Operation
- Frequency Plan Overview
- Factory-Defined Groups
- User-Programmable Groups
- System Quick Start
- Base Station Operation
- Power
- Local Headset
- Portable Station Connect
- Intercom A and B
- Auxiliary
- Display Contrast
- BTR-800 Menu Structure
- Main Screen Flowchart
- Power-Up Screen
- Operating Screen
- Beltpack Activity Code Definitions
- Group/Channel Select
- Group/Frequency Select
- Frequency Edit (User-Programmed Groups Only)
- ClearScan™
- Special Key Sequences
- Lockout
- Copy
- 1st Use Default
- Factory Default
- Beltpack Operation
- On/Off and Volume Control
- Battery Check
- Talk Button
- Microphone Gain
- Audio Channel Select Button
- Stage Announce (SA)
- Wireless Talk Around (WTA)
- TR-800 Menu Structure
- Beltpack Menu Structure
- Power-Up Screens
- Group/Channel Screen
- Transmit Screen
- Receive 1 Screen
- Receive 2 Screen
- ClearScan™
- Stage Announce Enable/Disable
- Wireless Talk Around Enable/Disable
- Audio Channel A or B Disable/Enable
- Talk Button Latch on/Latch off
- Special Key Sequences
- Lockout
- 1st Use Default
- Factory Default
- TR-825 Menu Structure
- CHAPTER 8 System Walk-Thru
- CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting
- CHAPTER 10 Tech Tips
- CHAPTER 11 Battery Information
- CHAPTER 12 Intercom Systems Specifications
- CHAPTER 13 Accessories and Replacement Parts
- CHAPTER 14 Certification Information
- CHAPTER 15 Three Band Base Stations
BTR-800, TR-800, TR-825 TR-800 Beltpack 15
TR-800 Specifications
RF Frequency Range
US/Canada TX Range
572-608 MHz in 18 MHz TX bands
653-663 MHz for 3 bands
470-488 MHz for 88 band
Rest of World TX Range
572-608, 614-722 MHz in 18 MHz TX bands
RX Range
482-608 MHz in 18 MHz RX bands
Power Requirements
6 AA Cells Alkaline (NiMH optional)
Current Draw
140 mA (Push-to-Talk, Talk On)
Temperature Range
-4° F to 130° F (-20° C to 55° C)
Dimensions
3.75” W x 5.05” H x 1.65” D
(9.5 cm x 12.8 cm x 4.2 cm)
Weight
16 oz (454 g) with alkaline batteries
TX Antenna
1/4 Wave (supplied), Screw type, Replaceable
RX Antenna
1/4 Wave (supplied), Screw type, Replaceable
FCC ID
B5DM518
B5DM515
B5DM536
Frequency Response
300 Hz - 8 kHz
Microphone input sensitivity
7 mV
Local Headset Output
40 mW output into 600Ω (1% distortion)
Transmitter
Type
Synthesized
Transmit Power
50 mW Max (auto-power reduction)
20 mW Max in US 3 Band, 653-663 MHz, auto-
power reduction
Modulation Type
FM
Deviation
40 kHz
RF Frequency Stability
0.005%
Modulation Limiter
Peak-Responding Compressor
Radiated Harmonics & Spurious
Exceeds FCC specifications
Receiver
Type
Dual Conversion Superheterodyne, Synthesized, FM
RF Sensitivity
<0.7 μV for 12 dB SINAD
Squelch Threshold
20 dB SINAD (about 1.0 μV)
IF Selectivity
3 dB at 230 kHz
Image Rejection
70 dB or better
Squelch Quieting
90 dB
RF Frequency Stability
0.005%
Distortion
<1% at full deviation