Summary of Contents for Realtree RT210
- Page 1 FRS/ GMRS Recreational Two-Way Radios FRS/ GMRS Recreational Two-Way Radios User’s Guide Model RT210 KEM-PK10751...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety and General Information......2 Special Features ..........17 Interference Eliminator Code ......17 FCC Licensing Information ......10 Push to Talk Timeout Timer ......17 Locking the Keypad ..........17 Control Buttons..........11 Scanning Channels ..........18 Advanced Scan ..........18 Getting Started ..........12 Installing the AA Batteries ........12 Alerts ..............19 Installing the NiMH Battery Pack ......12 Channel Busy Indicator ........19... -
Page 4: Safety And General Information
Safety and General Information Safety and General Information Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation Read This Information Before Using Your Radio The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002. Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. - Page 5 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic...
- Page 6 Safety and General Information Safety and General Information Two-way Radio Operation When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from the lips. Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in a supplied or approved...
- Page 7 Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft.
- Page 8 Safety and General Information Safety and General Information Medical Devices - Hearing Aids Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
- Page 9 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as “intrinsically safe” . Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
- Page 10 Safety and General Information Safety and General Information Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.
- Page 11 7. Make sure the cord is located so it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to damage or stress. 8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and/or electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure that: The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those on the plug of the charger.
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Page 12: Fcc Licensing Information
FCC Licensing Information FCC Licensing Information FCC Licensing Information Your radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. -
Page 13: Control Buttons
Control Buttons - Model RT210 “MODE” Select menu options Exit the menu (when pressed while in a Turn radio on/off menu) Adjust volume Lock and unlock the LED Indicator Light keypad (when held down and not in a menu) Accessory Jack... -
Page 14: Getting Started
2. Insert 3 AA Alkaline batteries as shown on the inside of the battery compartment. 3. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure. Note: The RT210 model radio can use a NiMH rechargeable battery instead of 3 AA Alkaline batteries. Installing the NiMH Battery Pack 1. -
Page 15: Battery Meter
Battery Meter The battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full to empty . When the battery is empty, the radio chirps periodically after releasing . The radio powers off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to protect the rechargeable battery. Note: Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods of time. -
Page 16: Attaching The Belt Clip
Getting Started Getting Started Notes The light on the charging base will glow continuously when radio/battery is inserted. When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the battery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20 minutes). For optimal battery life, remove the radio or battery from the charger within 16 hours. Do not store the radio in the charger. -
Page 17: Setting A Channel
Setting a Channel Your radio has 22 channels. Channels 1-7 and 15-22 are 1 watt. Channels 8-14 are 0.5 watt. When the radio is on a 1 watt channel, displays. The High power icon will be turned off when the radio is on a 0.5 watt channel. “MODE”... -
Page 18: Talking And Listening
Talking and Listening Talking and Listening To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code. To talk, press and hold . Hold the radio 2 to 3 inches away from your mouth when talking. -
Page 19: Special Features
Special Features Interference Eliminator Code Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations. To set the code for a channel: “ MODE ” 1. Press twice until the code starts to flash. 2. Press to select the code. -
Page 20: Scanning Channels
Special Features Special Features Scanning Channels Use scanning to monitor channels and codes for transmissions or to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels. “ MON ” To start scanning, briefly press and release . The scan indicator displays When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and you can hear the transmission. -
Page 21: Alerts
To transmit your call tone to other radios, set to the same channel and Interference “ CALL” Eliminator Code as your radio and press Notes The RT210 model has 10 call tones. Setting the call tone to disables the call tone feature. Alerts... -
Page 22: Transmitting A Talk Confirmation Tone
Alerts Alerts Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone You can set your radio to transmit an unique tone when you finish transmitting. It's like saying Roger or Over to let others know you are finished talking. To turn talk confirmation on, press and hold while you turn the radio on. -
Page 23: Accessories
Accessories There is one audio accessory available for your radio. Using Audio Accessories 1. Turn the radio off. Plug the accessory connector into the jack. See page 11 for the location of the accessory jack on your radio. 2. Turn the radio on. Lower the volume before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear. -
Page 24: Hands - Free Use (Vox / Ivox)
Accessories Accessories 5. To transmit, speak into accessory microphone. There is a short delay between the time you start talking and when the radio transmits. 6. To receive, stop talking. To turn VOX off, press or remove the audio accessory. Handsfree Use Without Accessories (iVOX) You can use the iVox feature to transmit handsfree without the need for any voice activation (VOX) accessories. -
Page 25: Warranty
Limited Warranty Products Covered Length of Coverage Exclusions A. Products and A. One (1) year from the Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic Accessories as date of purchase by the maintenance, repair and replacement defined above, first consumer purchas- of parts due to normal wear and tear unless otherwise er of the product unless are excluded from coverage. - Page 26 Warranty Warranty Products Covered Length of Coverage Exclusions 1. Decorative 1. Limited lifetime Abuse & Misuse. Defects or Accessories and warranty for the lifetime damage that result from: (a) improper Cases. Decorative of ownership by the first operation, storage, misuse or abuse, covers, bezels, consumer purchaser of accident or neglect, such as physical...
- Page 27 Exclusions Products Covered Length of Coverage Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than Giant International Ltd. or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage. Altered Products.
- Page 28 Warranty Warranty What will Giant International Ltd. Do? Giant International Ltd., at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre- owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
- Page 29 FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD.
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Page 30: Copyright Information
All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. Please contact customer service at 800-638-5156 for questions/comments, warranty, support or service related to this product. Realtree® and Advantage® are registered trademarks of and used under license by Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, Ltd. © Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, Ltd. - Page 31 22 Channels (8 GMRS, Call Tones Low Battery Alert 7 GMRS/FRS, 7 FRS) 10 call tones. Audible tone and visual display with 38 Interference tell you when the battery is Talk Handsfree Eliminator Codes running down. With Voice Activation GMRS channels feature Illuminated Display (VOX/iVOX) when used with increased power for longer...
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