Kenwood FreeTalk WX UBZ-GM14 Instruction Manual

UBZ-GM14 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
THANK YOU
We are grateful you decided to purchase KENWOOD product and welcome you to the Family
Radio Service (FRS). FRS is personal, short range 2-way radio band for family & friends to
keep in touch without the need for license, radio knowledge, or monthly changes.
Your KENWOOD FreeTalk is called a 'transceiver", meaning 'transmitter" and "receiver".
Your transceiver provides safety and convenience almost anywhere, indoor or outside. The
distance depends on your location; you'll get maximum distance of up to approximately 2
miles in open areas, less in buildings or vehicles.
KENWOOD believes you will be satisfied with this product's quality and features.
PRECAUTIONS
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Do not modify or attempt to adjust the transceiver for any reason.
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Avoid extremes in exposure to weather, heat, and cold. This transceiver is water
resistant but not waterproof.
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Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place the
transceiver close to heating appliances.
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Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty areas, humid areas, wet areas, nor
on unstable surfaces.
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If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, immediately
switch OFF the power and remove the batteries or battery pack from the transceiver.
Contact your KENWOOD dealer.
GENERAL FEATURES
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14 CHANNELS
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32 STEP DIGITAL UP/DOWN VOLUME CONTROL WITH 8 LEVEL DISPLAY WITH BEEP
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500mW POWER OUTPUT
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BATTERY SAVER FUNCTION
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10CHANNEL FOR WEATHER
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BUSY ON VIBRATE FUNCTION
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LOW BATTERY WARNING BEEP
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CHANNEL SELECT UP/DOWN BUTTON WITH BEEP
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CALL TONE TRANSMIT FUNCTION
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AUDIBLE LOW BATTERY WARNING BEEP
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UP TO 2 MILES COMMUNICATIONS RANGE
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30 HOURS OPERATION WITH ALKALINE CELLS (RATIO OF TRANSMISSION, RECEPTION
AND STAND-BY PERIODS IS 1:1:8)
CONTROL DIAGRAM
INSTALLING / REMOVING BATTERY
This transceiver requires 3 AA batteries. Use high quality alkaline batteries to enjoy longer periods
of battery life. An audible warning beep is generated when battery level is very low. Reception is
still enabled, but battery replacement is required.
1. Release the battery cover LATCH, then remove the battery cover.
2. Insert (or remove) the 3 AA batteries or battery pack.
3. Observe battery polarity indicated in the battery compartment.
4. Align the battery cover, then lock it using the LATCH.
OPERATION
POWER ON/OFF
Press and hold the POWER key for (0.5) seconds to power on / off.
At the power on, Back-light displays for (4) seconds
RECEPTION
Press the UP (Down) key to increase (decrease) the volume. The unit features 32 steps digital
volume control. The speaker sounds when correct signal (same channel) is received.
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You have to select the same channel as your party.
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Press and hold the UP (Down) key to continuously change.
TRANSMISSION
Press the PTT key for transmission. Speak slowly and clearly in a normal tone of voice about 2-3
inches away from the microphone. TX icon appears on the LCD during transmission. Release the
PTT key to return to receive / stand-by mode.
CALL
Press and release the CALL key to transmit an audible Call Tone. The unit rings for 1200
milliseconds. The unit automatically returns to receive / stand-by mode when the Call transmission
is over.
CHANNEL SELECTION
The channel digits blink when the MENU key is pressed. Press the UP (DOWN) key to increase
channels (or decrease). To select a channel and return to receive / stand-by mode press MENU,
PTT, CALL or MONITOR key and no key entries for (4) seconds.
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Press and hold the UP (Down) key to change a channel continuously.
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At Power On/Off, the selected channel will not be changed.