User Guide

LS0414

Two Way Radio KitMODEL NO: TR300

Part No: 4560705

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INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing this CLARKE product.

Before attempting to use the product, it is essential that you read this manualthoroughly and carefully follow all instructions given. In doing so you will ensurethe safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can also lookforward to the product giving you long and satisfactory service.

GUARANTEEThis CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof ofpurchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused ortampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it wasintended.

Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product canbe returned to us without prior permission.

This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.

ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICYThrough purchase of this product, the customer is taking on theobligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEEregulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery andenvironmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.

In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with generalhousehold waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governingWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposalfacility.

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

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OPERATION

BATTERY INSTALLATION1. Remove the belt clip by lifting the

tab slightly and sliding it up.

2. Pull the battery door lock tab upto release the battery cover.

3. Insert the 3 “AA” rechargeablebatteries supplied, ensuring youfollow the polarity diagram insidethe compartment.

4. Replace the battery cover and belt clip.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline or rechargeable batteries.

• Do not put batteries on a fire or expose them to high heat.

CHARGING1. Insert the mains charger to a mains power socket.

2. Insert one of the charging leads into the charge socket on top of the radio.

• Charge for 10 hours before using the radios for the first time.

• Do not charge for more than 24 hours.

TURNING THE UNIT ON

Press and hold the button. Theunit will beep and the LCD displaywill show the current channel.

TURNING THE UNIT OFFPress and hold the button. Theunit will beep and the LCD displaywill turn blank.

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER VOLUME

• Press the button to increasethe speaker volume.

• Press the button todecrease the speakervolume.

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USING TWO WAY RADIOSWhen the radio is switched on and not being used, it is always in receivingmode .

• Press the PTT or Call button to override this and allow the radio totransmit.

• The Call button transmits a tone to attract the attention of anyradio on the same channel.

NOTE: In order for other people to receive your transmissions, they mustalso be on the same channel as you.

CALLING ANOTHER RADIO1. Make sure both units are on.

2. Set the volume to an audible level.

3. Set both units to the same channel (see next section)

4. Press and release the Call button on the front of your radio.

• The other unit will receive a call (page) tone. They can then respondto your call by pressing the PTT button and speaking into their radio.

RESPOND PROMPT TONE:When the PTT button is released, the receiving party will hear a tone indicatingthat you have finished transmitting.

USING THE EARPIECE/MICROPHONE ATTACHMENTPlug your earpiece/microphone intothe ‘MIC/SPK’ socket on the top ofyour radio.

The sound will be heard through theearpiece and not the speakers.

Your voice will be picked up throughthe microphone built in to theattachment.

The Remote PTT Button does thesame thing as the PTT button on theradio.

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MENU

CHANGING CHANNELS1. Press the MENU button once.

2. Press the or buttons to select a channel (1-8).

3. Press the PTT button to select the channel and return to normal mode.

SETTING THE CALL RING MELODY (CA)The unit has 5 call ring melodies to select from.

1. Press the MENU button twice.

2. Press the or button to select your call ring melody.

3. Press the PTT button to select the melody and return to normal mode.

SETTING THE BUTTON TONE (TO)1. Press the MENU button three times.

2. Press the or button to select ‘on’ or ‘off’.

3. Press the PTT button to confirm the setting and return to normal mode.

SETTING THE PTT TONE1. Press the MENU button four times

2. Press the or button to select ‘on’ or ‘off’

3. Press the PTT button to confirm the setting and return to normal mode.

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS

CHANNEL SCANThe channel scan feature is when the radio searches all the channelssequentially for a valid transmission. A valid transmission is a channel with anysignal being transmitted.

TO ACTIVATE THE CHANNEL SCAN:1. Press the and MENU buttons at the same time.

• The channel number will run rapidly on the display. When a signal isdetected, the channel scan pauses, keeping the active signalbroadcasted.

2. Press the PTT button to communicate on that channel and cancel thechannel scan feature.

• To continue the channel scan press the button to search for thenext active channel.

3. To stop the scanning operation, press the MENU button again.

CHANNEL LOCK This feature locks the channel so that the channel cannot be changedaccidentally.

1. Press the and MENU buttons for 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard.

• The lock symbol will appear on the display when the channel islocked.

AUTOMATIC SQUELCHThis two way radio is equipped with an automatic squelch circuitry, This filtersout weak transmissions and unwanted noise, usually caused by terrainconditions.

This feature can be turned off to allow you to receive weaker signals fromradios at close to the maximum range. In doing so, you may pick up staticsignals too.

TO TURN THE AUTOMATIC SQUELCH FEATURE ON OR OFF PERMANENTLY1. Press and hold the or buttons for 2 seconds.

TO TURN THE AUTOMATIC SQUELCH FEATURE OFF TEMPORARILY1. Press the or buttons briefly.

2. Release the button to restore the automatic squelch.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Charger Voltage 230V @ 50Hz

Two Way Radio Voltage 4.5V

Number of Channels 8

Operating Range (Miles/Km) 2.5Miles / 4 Km

Battery Type 3 x 1000mAh Ni-MH (per radio)

Battery Size AA

Operating Frequency 446 MHZ

Headphone/Microphone Jack Size 2.5 mm

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