ULINE H-6112 Two Way Radios User Guide

INFORMATION

NOTE: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device does not cause harmful interference, and (2) this radio must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, for body-worn operation, thisradio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with appropriate accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATIONNOTE: This is only applicable for GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) radio use in the United States.

The radios operate on GMRS frequencies that require an FCC license. You must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1-7 or 15-22, which comprise the GMRSchannels of the radios. Serious penalties could result from unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Acts Sections 501 and 502 (amended).You will be issued a call sign by the FCC that should be used for station identification when operating the radio on GMRS channels. You should also cooperateby engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of your transmission time.To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC or go to the FCC’s website http://www.fcc.gov and request form 605

EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY

Your two-way radios are designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy:

United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 1-1992
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 1-1999 Edition
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986
International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998

To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population or uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of the time. The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting.

BODY-WORN OPERATION

If you wear the radio on your body when transmitting always use an approved belt clip, holster, case or body harness for this product. Use of any accessories not supplied with product may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines.

OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS

LCD DISPLAY

LCD DISPLAY

#	DESCRIPTION
1	NOAA Weather (WX) Band Icon
2	Key Lock Icon
3	VOX Icon
4	Channel Number
5	Privacy Code
6	Battery Meter
7	Receive (RX) Icon
8	Transmit (TX) Icon
9	Privacy Code Icon

CONTROLS

CONTROLS

#	DESCRIPTION
10	PTT Button
11	/CALL Button
12	Mic
13	USB Charging Jack
14	Antenna
15	External Speaker/Mic Jack
16	MENU/ Button
17	MON/SCAN Button
18	▲/ WX and ▼ Buttons
19	Speaker

NOAA Weather (WX) Band Icon – Indicates when the radio is in weather band
Key Lock Icon – Indicates when key lock mode is on.
Vox Icon – Indicates when VOX mode is active.
Channel Number – Changes from 1-22 on GMRS/FRS band (1-10 on WX band).
Privacy Code – Indicates privacy code selected by user (oF-38).
Battery Meter – Indicates the battery level.
Receive (RX) Icon – Indicates radio is receiving a
Transmit (TX) Icon – Indicates radio is transmitting a
Privacy Code Icon – Indicates privacy code is on.
PTT Button – Press and hold to transmit voice
CALL Button – Press to send a call alert Press and hold to turn key lock on/off.
Mic – Built-in 13. USB Charging Jack
Antenna
External Speaker/Mic Jack
MENU/ Button – Press momentarily to access menu Press for three seconds to power radio on/off.
MON/SCAN Button – Press to enter scan mode. Press and hold to enter monitor
▲/ WX and ▼ Buttons – Make adjustments in menu Press and hold the ▲/WX button for three seconds to activate the NOAA Weather Radiofunction.
Speaker – Built-in

SETUP

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Your radio operates with either a NiMH battery pack or 3 AAA alkaline batteries. The belt clip should be removed (see below) to ease installation or removal of the batteries.To install the batteries:

With the back of the radio facing you, remove the belt clip for easy access; then, remove the battery cover by pressing down on the top center and sliding it down from the (See Figure 1)
Insert NiMH battery pack or 3 AAA batteries, observing the polarity. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or may damage the
Return the battery cover by sliding it up on the radio. Replace the belt clip, making sure it locks into place. (See Figure 2)

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

To install the belt clip, slide the clip down into the slot on the back of the radio until the belt clip latch clicks. To remove the belt clip, pull the lock tab away from the radio, then gently pull the belt clip up toward the top of the radio. (See Figure 2)

CHARGING THE BATTERIES

Your radios are equipped for using a rechargeable NiMH battery pack (BATT3R) which can be recharged by inserting one end of the USB Cable into a USB power source, and the other end into the radio USB chargingjack, or with the optional desktop charger (as described below). While charging, the battery meter will flashfrom 1 to 3 bars. The LCD display will show FULL when charging is complete. For maximum battery life, charge the battery pack when the low battery icon comes on. Remove the radios from the charger when charging is finished.

NOTE: In order to ensure that the battery pack is fully charged, it is recommended that the battery pack be charged with the radio turned off.

CAUTION! Only use the approved NiMH battery pack.CAUTION! Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or any batteries or battery packs other than the one indicated in the manual. This may cause leakage and damage to the radioCAUTION! For long term storage of the radio, turn the radio off and remove the batteries from the radio

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

Your radio has a battery level meter icon that shows the battery power level. The greater the number of bars visible, the stronger the battery level. When the battery level is low, the battery shell icon and “bt Lo” will flash in the display indicating your batteries should be replaced or recharged if using a rechargeable battery pack

OPERATION

POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME

Press the MENU/ button for at least three seconds to turn the radio on/off. During power on, the radio will beep two times with different tones, the LCD will display several icons for one second and then the LCD display will indicate the last channel selected.To increase/decrease the volume level, press the ▲\▼ buttons during RX or standby mode.

RESTORING YOUR RADIO TO THE ORIGINAL SETTING

To reset your radio to the original (default) setting, turn on the radio while pressing and holding the ▲ button. The LCD display will reset to standby mode on channel 1 with no privacy code.

TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALL

To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and/or privacy code.

For maximum clarity, hold the radio at least 1″ from your
Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a normal voice into the The TX icon will appear continuously on the LCD display while transmitting.
To receive a call, release the PTT button. The RX icon will appear on the display when your radio is receiving a transmission.

ABOUT RANGE

Your radios are designed to give you maximum range under optimum conditions. (See Figure 3)

OPTIMUM CONDITIONS ARE:

Over water
Open rural areas without obstructions
Flat areas where you can see the other person

TO ENSURE MAXIMUM RANGE:

Be sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries – low batteries will cause low power
Be sure you are on a GMRS channel – FRS channels are restricted by the FCC to low
Be sure to set your radio to use Hi

T50 SERIES QUICK REFERENCE CHART

MONITOR

Pressing and holding the MON/SCAN button for three seconds will let you hear noise so you can adjust the volume level of the radio when not receiving a signal. This could also be used to check any activity on your current channel before transmitting. Press and hold the MON/SCAN button for three seconds again to get out of monitor mode.

SCAN

Your radio can scan all 22 channels for activity. To enter, quickly press the MON/SCAN button. Repeat the same procedure to exit. Your radio will rapidly scan each of the 22 channels and stop on any active channel for six seconds before resuming scan. When you press the PTT button to transmit on an active channel, the scanning function will stop and remain on the active channel. To resume scanning, quickly press the MON/SCAN button.

CALL ALERT

Your radio can transmit a call alert. To send a call alert, press the/CALL button. The TX icon will appear while transmitting a call alert and a tone can be heard on the speaker for confirmation.

OPERATION CONTINUED

KEYPAD LOCK

To avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press the /CALL button for three seconds. The icon will appear on the display. PTT and CALL will still be active. Repeat the same procedure to unlock the keypad.

CHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND)

Press the MENU/ button once, and then the ▲\▼ buttons to select one of the 22 GMRS/FRS channels. To confirm the selection, press the PTT button or press

the MENU/ button again to move to the next feature setting.

SETTING PRIVACY CODES

Your radio has 38 privacy codes available. The selected privacy code may be different for each channel. To select a privacy code for the current channel press

the MENU/ button twice, and then the ▲\▼ buttons to select one of the 38 CTCSS Codes. The privacy code icon on the display will indicate CTCSS mode.

To confirm the selection, press the PTT button or press the MENU/ button again to move to the next feature setting.

NOTE: Selecting a privacy code of “oF” will disable the privacy feature. To communicate between two radios, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and/or privacy code selections.

VOX

Your radio has 3 VOX level settings: (oF/1-3). To set VOX, press the MENU/ button until the display shows “VOX.” On the right of the channel number display, an “oF” iconappears. Select 1 – 3 by pressing the ▲\▼ buttons and push the PTT key, or press the MENU/ button again to move to the next feature setting. VOX will be moresensitive on the lower setting than on the higher setting. To turn VOX off, press the MENU/ button until the display shows “VOX.” On the right of the channel number display, a 1 – 3 icon appears. Select “oF” by pressing the▲\▼ buttons and push the PTT key, or press the MENU/ button again to move to the next feature setting.

ROGER BEEP (END OF TRANSMISSION) TONE

When the PTT button is released, the radio will beep to confirm to other users that your transmission has finished. To set the roger beep tone, press the MENU/ button until the display shows an “rb” icon. Select “on” or “oF” by pressing the ▲\▼ buttons and push the PTT key, or press the MENU/ button to move to the next feature setting.

SILENT OPERATION

Your radio has a silent operation mode. In this mode, all beeps and tones are disabled. To set silent operation, press the MENU/ button until the display shows a “bP” icon. Select “on” or “oF” by pressing the ▲\▼ buttons and push the PTT key or MENU/ button.

NOAA WEATHER RADIO

Your radio has a NOAA weather radio function to enable the user to receive weather reports from designated NOAA stations. To turn the NOAA weather radio on, press and hold the ▲/ WX button for 5 seconds while in GMRS mode.The radio will go to WX band mode. To set the channel onthe WX band, press the MENU/ button and the display will show the current WX band channel setting. While on WX band mode, press the ▲\▼ buttons to select one of the 10 NOAA weather (WX) band channels. To confirm,press the PTT button or press the MENU/ button to move to the next feature setting. To turn the NOAA weather radio off, press the PTT button. The current GMRS/FRS radio setting will be displayed and the icon will go off.

NOAA WEATHER ALERT

Your radio has a NOAA weather alert function, which enables you to automatically receive weather alerts from designated NOAA stations. To turn the NOAA weather (WX) alert on during normal NOAA weather radio mode, press the MENU/ button twice while in NOAA weather radio mode. The display shows “AL,” while on the right an “oF” icon appears. Select “on” by pressing the ▲\▼ buttons.To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU/. Theradio will return to WX band and the icon will continue blinking. If the radio receives a WX alert signal from a designated NOAA station while on GMRS/FRS radio mode, the radio will beep for 20 seconds while the display will automatically go to WX band. To turn the NOAA weather (WX) alert off, press the MENU/ button twice while in WX band. The display shows “AL,” while on the right an “on” icon appears. Select “oF” by pressing the ▲\▼ buttons. To confirm, press the PTT button or press MENU/.

EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK

Your radio can be used with an optional external speaker/microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. To use an optional speaker, microphone or headset:

Insert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks. (See Figure 4)
Place the earbud into your ear and adjust the mic into your desired position.

IMPORTANT! This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

IMPORTANT! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void your right to operate this unit. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signalon an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside thecommunicator to exceed those limitations. Any adjustment to your radio must be made by qualified technicians

SPECIFICATIONS

Channels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels +38 Privacy Codes 10 NOAA Weather (WX) Band ChannelsOperating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHzPower Source 3 AAA Alkaline or 3.6V Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack

GMRS/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)

CH. NO	CH. FREQ.	CH. NO	CH. FREQ.	CH. NO	CH. FREQ.
1	462.5625	13*	467.6875	25
2	462.5875	14*	467.7125	26
3	462.6125	15	462.5500	27
4	462.6375	16	462.5750	28
5	462.6625	17	462.6000	29
6	462.6875	18	462.6250	30
7	462.7125	19	462.6500	31
8*	467.5625	20	462.6750	32
9*	467.5875	21	462.7000	33
10*	467.6125	22	462.7250	34
11*	467.6375	23		35
12*	467.6625	24		36

Channels 8-14 are low-power FRS license free

NOAA WEATHER (WX) RADIO FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)

CH. NO	CH. FREQ.	CH. NO	CH. FREQ.
1	162.550	6	162.500
2	162.400	7	162.525
3	162.475	8*	161.650
4	162.425	9*	161.775
5	162.450	10*	163.275

Channels 8, 9 and 10 are designated Canadian Marine

SPECIFATIONS CONTINUED

PRIVACY CODES FREQUENCY CHART (Hz)

CODE	FREQ.	CODE	FREQ.	CODE	FREQ.	CODE	FREQ.	CODE	FREQ.
1	67.0	9	91.5	17	118.8	25	156.7	33	210.7
2	71.9	10	94.8	18	123.0	26	162.2	34	218.1
3	74.4	11	97.4	19	127.3	27	167.9	35	225.7
4	77.0	12	100.0	20	131.8	28	173.8	36	233.6
5	79.7	13	103.5	21	136.5	29	179.9	37	241.8
6	82.5	14	107.2	22	141.3	30	186.2	38	250.3
7	85.4	15	110.9	23	146.2	31	192.8
8	88.5	16	114.8	24	151.4	32	203.5

NOTE: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on Channels 1-22 only.

TROUBLESHOOTING

OPERATING ISSUE	RECOMMENDATIONS
No power.	Check battery installation and/or replace batteries.
Cannot receive messages.	Confirm the radios have the same channel settings. Make sure that you are within range of the other transceivers. Buildings and other structures may interfere with your communication.
Radio is not responding to button presses.	Make sure key lock is not on (See Keypad Lock, page 5). Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off, then on again.
Display is dim.	Recharge or replace batteries.
Charger not functioning.	Contacts on the bottom of the radio may require cleaning. Ensure the outlet where the charger is plugged in is functioning properly. Check that the battery pack is installed in the radio properly.

MAINTENANCE

USE AND CARE

Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radioCAUTION! Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.CAUTION! Do not immerse the radio in water
Dry the radio with a dry lint-free cloth should it get
Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term