radtel RT-630 UHF FM Transceiver Instruction Manual

radtel RT-630 UHF FM Transceiver

Specifications:

• Product: VHF/UHF FM Transceiver
• IP Rating: IP68

Product Information

The VHF/UHF FM Transceiver is a durable and waterproof communication device designed for reliable operation in various environments. It features a compact design and advanced functionalities.

Product Usage Instructions

Powering On and Off:

To power on the transceiver, press and hold the power button until the device beeps and the display lights up. To power off, repeat the same process.

Frequency Adjustment:

Use the VFO knob to adjust the frequency. The display will show the current frequency for reference.

Volume Control:

Adjust the volume using the dedicated volume buttons. The volume level will be displayed on the screen.

Channel Selection:

Switch between channels by using the channel selector buttons.
The selected channel will be displayed on the screen

Menu Navigation:

Access different settings and options by navigating through the menu using the menu button and navigation buttons.

FAQ

How do I charge the transceiver?

The transceiver can be charged using the provided charging cable. Connect the cable to a power source and the charging port on the device.

Can I use headphones with this transceiver?

Yes, you can connect headphones to the audio jack on the transceiver for private listening.

How do I reset the transceiver to factory settings?

To reset the transceiver, locate the reset button (usually on the back or side) and press it using a small pointed object like a paperclip.

WARNING
Product safety and RF Exposure for two way radio:

ATTENTION

Before using this two way radio, please read the manual which contains important operating instructions for safe usage, RF Energy Awareness, control information and operational instructions for compliance with RF Energy Exposure limits in applicable national and international standards, and also read the operational instructions for safe use.

Keypad

MENU/CONFIRM Button

1. Short press: Enter to the menu to select items in the menu;
2. Long press: Switch between Frequency, Channel Number and Channel name.
   1. Up key: Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to go forward quickly; in scanning mode, change the scanning direction
   2. Down key: Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to go backward quickly; in scanning mode, change the scanning direction

Exit key/Clear key：
Short press: To Switch between A and B band;
Long press: To switch between channel mode and frequency mode; (In the input state, clear the entered information).

1. Short press: To switch between Reverse Frequency, Talk Round, Normal Mode；
2. Long press: To scan frequency or channels. Press again to stop scanning

1. Short press: Enter DTMF Edit
   The DTMF code write via the keyboard. When it is less than 6 digits, it needs to end with the # key. Press PTT to send the code. In editing mode, short press [PF2] to delete the code, long press [EXIT] to exit DTMF editing mode.
2. Long press: Lock keypad or unlocked
   In the FM radio state, short press this key to automatically search for FM RADIO stations
   PTT button: short press to transmit and release to receive
   PF2 button: Short press to enter FM RADIO, long press to seek the frequency from other radios and make them communication, you may change the define function from Menu 21-24
   PF3 Button: Short press to receive NOAA weather channels, long press to monitor mode, you may change the define function from Menu 21-24

Key combination operation function

1. 1750Hz tone call:
   Press and hold the transmit key(PTT) and then press the PF3 (monitor key) to transmit 1750hz tone and release the PF3 key to exit.
2. DTMF real-time code transmission:
   Press and hold the transmit key(PTT) and type the DTMF codes via keypad( 0-9 and Menu, up, down,*, #, EXIT)
3. LCD display and menu content
   The display effect of the LCD main interface is as follows:

   

MENU FUNCTION

Menu function operation instructions:

1. Press key and use key to select the first menu you want to enter;
2. Press key again to enter the second menu;
3. Use key to select options;
4. Press key to confirm and return to the main menu;
5. Press to exit the menu and return to normal operation mode.
   Note: Frequency Step, Repeater shift direction, and frequency difference are only valid to set in frequency mode.

List of menus

	Menu	Second Menu	Setting
0	SQL	OFF/0,⋯,9	Setting the squelch to off will open up the squelch entirely, Squelch is silences the receiver when there is no signal. The lower level is easier to interfere, and in the higher level, the sensitivity is not as good as lower level, so It is best to set it to middle
1	STEP	2.50K	In frequency mode, press the up and down keys to change the step of the frequency     Selects the amount of frequency change in VFO/frequency mode when scan or press up/down keys
		5.00K
		6.25K
		10.00K
		12.50K
		20.00K
		25.00K
		50.00K
2	MEMCH	000,⋯,256	Used to create new channels(0 through 256) so that they can be accessed from MR/Chanel mode, If the Icon“CH-”is displayed, the channel already stored
3	DELCH	000,⋯,256	Delete a stored channel If there is no CH in the front, the channel has no parameters and the operation is invalid
4	R-CTCSS	OFF	None Receive CTCSS
		67.0HZ,⋯,254.1HZ	Receive Standard CTCSS. Select standard tone or input non-standard tone via keypad
5	R-DCS	OFF	None DCS
		D023N,⋯,D754	Receive Standard DCS. Select standard tone
		I	or input non-standard tone via keypad
6	T-CTCSS	OFF	None CTCSS
		67.0HZ,⋯,254.1HZ	Transmit Standard CTCSS. Select standard tone or input non-standard tone via keypad

7	T-DCS	OFF	None DCS
		D023N,⋯,D754I	Transmit Standard DCS. Select standard tone or input non-standard tone via keypad
8	VOICEPRI	OFF
		Encryption 1	Subtone encryption, if enable, others can’t hear if their frequency and CTCSS/DCS is same as yours
		Encryption 2
		Encryption 3
9	CH-NAME	NO NAME, NAME1-30	In CH mode, Edit the name of channel number, press # to switch the input method
10	TXP	High	Transmit at High power
		Middle	Transmit at Middle power
		LOW	Transmit at Low power
11	SAVE	OFF	Power save disable. Selects the ratio of sleep cycles to awake cycles(1:1,2:1,3:1,)The higher the number the longer battery lasts. The higher number increase the RX sleep cycle, but you may miss the first few syllables before the RX opens
		1	Normal Mode
		2	Super Mode
		3	Deep Mode
12	ROGER	BEEP	Enable, Sends an end-of-transmission tone to indicate to other stations that the transmission have ended.
		MDC1200	Send the frog sound
13	TOT	30,60,⋯480S	Time out timer for transmit. This feature provides a safety switch that limits transmission time to a programmed value. This will promote battery conservation by not allowing you to make excessively long transmissions, and in the event of a stuck PTT switch it can prevent interference to other users as well as battery depletion
14	VOX	OFF	Disable Voice Transmit function
		1,2,⋯ 9	Activate the VOX function, level 1 is most sensitivity. When enable, it is not necessary to push the PTT button.
15	W/N	WIDE	Wideband(25Khz bandwidth)
		NARR	Narrowband(12.5Khz bandwidth)
16	VOICE	OFF	Voice prompts OFF

16	VOICE	ON	Voice prompt ON, Allow audible voice confirmation of a key press
17	BEEP PROMPT	OFF	Operate beep OFF
		ON	Operate beep ON, Allows audible confirmation of a key press
18	LANGUAGE	ENGLISH	Voice guide in English
		中文	Voice guide in Chinese
19	BCL	OFF	Busy channel lockout OFF
		ON	Disable the PTT button on a channel that is already in use.
20	SC-REV	TO	Time scanning: When the radio detects a signal, it pauses scanning and remains for about 5 seconds. Even if the signal is still present, the radio will continue scanning.
		CO	Carrier scanning: When it detects a signal The Radio stop scanning and remains at the scanned frequency; it continues scan when the signal disappears.
		SE	Search scanning. When the walkie talkie detects a signal, it exits the scan and remains at this frequency
21	PF2	OFF/RA- DO/ NOAA /SEAR- CH/SC- AN/TXP- OWER/ MONI /PTT B	Allows you to assign the function you want as a shortcut to the radio PF2 keys. This corresponds to short press
22	PF2 LONG PRESS	OFF/RA- DO/ NOAA /SEAR- CH/SC- AN/TXP- OWER/ MONI	Allows you to assign the function you want as a shortcut to the radio PF2 keys. This corresponds to long press

23	PF3	OFF/RADO/ NOAA/SEA- RCH/SCAN/ TXPOWER/ MONI	Allows you to assign the function you want as a shortcut to the radio PF3 keys. This corresponds to short press
24	PF3 LONG PRESS	OFF/RADO/ NOAA/SEA- RCH/SCAN/ TXPOWER/ MONI	Allows you to assign the function you want as a shortcut to the radio PF2 keys. This corresponds to long press
25	ABR	ON	Backlight is always ON
		5S,10S… 3Min、	Backlight auto switch off time
26	OFFSET	00.000,⋯,99.995	Repeater offset, it is the frequency difference between transmission and reception
27	SFT-D	OFF	Disable access of repeater mode, OFF: None repeater shift
		+	TX will be shifted higher in frequency than RX.
		–	TX will be shifted lower in frequency than RX.
28	SCAN CTCSS		Scan CTCSS subtone
29	SCAN DCS		Scan DCS subtone
30	CDCSS SAVE MODE	ALL	ALL CTCSS SAVED
		RX	RX CTCSS SAVED
		TX	TX CTCSS SAVED
31	POWER ON MSG	LOGO	Power on show LOGO
		VOL TAGE	Show voltage
32	ANI NAME	NUM1⋯NUM60	Radio ID code,NUM1-NUM30 fixed, NUM31-NUM60 can be edit from Menu 53
33	S-CODE	1,2,3…15	DTMF Signal codes

34	DTMF CODE	OFF	Disable
		BOT	Transmit DTMF code when press PTT
		EOT	Transmit DTMF code when release PTT
		BOTH	Transmit DTMF code both when press PTT and release
35	DTMFST	OFF	When transmitting (press PTT), Type DTMF code, radio will not emit the sound code
		DT-ST	When transmitting (press PTT), Type DTMF code, radio will emit the sound code
		ANI-ST	When transmitting (press PTT), DTMF auto sending code, radio will emit the sound code
		DT+ANI	When transmitting (press PTT), DTMF auto sending code or type DTMF code via keypad, radio will emit the sound code
36	AUTOLK	OFF	Keypad lock turn off
		5S、10S、15S	Time to auto keypad lock
37	SCAN ADD		Add or delete the channels into scan list
38	TONE	1000,1450, 1750,2100Hz	To send out a burst tone, you simultaneously press PF2 key while holding down the PTT
39	PTT-LT	0,100,⋯,1000	Delay time before automatic DTMF transmitting
40	MENU EXIT TIME	5,10,…60S	During the menu operation, the delay time for exiting due to no operation.
41	VOX DELAY	0.5SEC. 2.0 SEC	VOX delay time
42	RP_STE	OFF	This function is used eliminate squelch tail noise when communicating through a repeater (1-10 sec)
		1,2,3,4,5,⋯ 10S
43	RPT-RL	OFF	Delay the tail tone of repeater(1-10s)
		1,2,3,4,5,⋯ 10S

44	MDF-A	FREQ	A BAND show frequency
		CH	A BAND show channel number
		NAME	A BAND show channel name
45	MDF-B	FREQ	B BAND show frequency
		CH	B BAND show channel number
		NAME	B BAND show channel name
46	TDR	OFF	Dual frequency standby OFF
		ON	Dual frequency standby ON
47	TX-A/B	OFF	In dual standby mode, press PTT to transmit in Main Band
		A	In dual standby mode, press PTT to transmit in A Band
		B	In dual standby mode, press PTT to transmit in B Band
48	STE	OFF	Squelch tail noise eliminate set OFF
		ON	This function is used eliminate squelch tail noise between our handhelds that are communicating directly (no via repeater)
49	AL-MOD	SITE	Field alarm
		SOUND	Send alarm sound
		CODE	Send alarm tone
50	RX END TAIL	OFF	disable
		ON	MDC1200
51	TAIL FREQ	55Hz,62.5Hz	Tail tone frequency
52	SCRAMBLER	Off,scram1, scram2	Voice scrambler function. Provide two scrambler frequency, prevent parties on other radios at same frequency from hearing and understand your voice
53	EDIT ANI NAME	NUM.20	Select from menu 32, NUM1-NUM30 can’t edit, you can edit NUM31-NUM60, Press # to switch input method.
54	RESET	VFO	Menu initialization
		ALL	Menu and channel initialization
55	VERSION	Firmware	Firmware version
		Hardware	Hardware version
56	Instruction	details	Check the instruction manual by scan the barcode or visit radtels website

More function descriptions and settings

Channel mode and frequency mode switch
Long press to switch between channel mode and frequency mode

2.A/B Band switch
Short Press to switch A/B bands

Dual PTT function
When the side key PF2 is selected as PTTB, the radio enters the dual PTT mode. Press PTT to transmit section A and PF2(PTTB) to transmit section B.

AM Air band mode
Long press to switch to frequency mode, direcly input the air band frequency between 108Mhz and 136Mhz, the radio automatically enters the AM reception mode, and the channel status displays AM. This mode is mainly used to receive AM modulated signals.

Scan mode
Use the side key to turn on or press and hold for more than 2 seconds to start frequency or channel scanning. You can choose one of the following modes.

1. Time operation mode (TO)
   When the walkie talkie detects a signal, it stops scanning and remains at the same frequency. After 5 seconds, the walkie talkie will continue scanning even if the signal is still present.
2. Carrier operation mode (CO)
   The walkie talkie stops scanning and remains at the same frequency when it detects a signal; Until the signal disappears. There is a 2-second delay between signal disappearance and scan recovery
3. Search operation mode (SE)
   Upon detecting a signal, the walkie talkie exits the scan and remains at this frequency.

Commercial FM Radio Broadcast Reception functions (PF button select from Menu 21-24)

1. Press the FM function key to turn on the FM RADIO, and the screen displays the current frequency of the radio.
2. You can press the key to adjust the frequency; You can also directly input frequency via keypad (frequency range 65.000~108.000 MHz);
   At the same time, press the # key to enter the automatic channel search mode.
   Press the FM function key again to turn off this function.

Frequency measurement function/One key copy frequency (PF button select as SEARCH from Menu 21-24)

This function is used to seek the frequency and sub tones of other radios nearby to enable them to communicate immediately.
After defining the side key (PF button) as SEARCH, press the button until LCD display SEARCH/SEEK⋯ and LED flash green, press button to select the frequency band from UHF/VHF/200M/300M, After one frequency capture, It will continue to seek sub tone CTCSS/DCS. If there is no sub tone, the LCD will display “NONE”. At this time, you can press the [MENU] key to save the frequency to the specified channel. Alternatively, press the [UP] or [DOWN] key to start the next frequency scan.

U.S Weather forecast NOAA function (PF button select as NOAA from Menu 21-24)

Press the define side key to activate the function, the radio build in 10 fixed
frequencies. You can pressthe key to select the frequency you want to listen to.
Note: The NOAA weather forecast function is limited to countries and regions that support the NOAA channel.

DTMF
DTMF encode sending Fast operation: Press and hold the PTT button and type number keys 0-9, MENU, UP, DOWM, EXIT, * and #. The radio will transmit DTMF codes 0-9, A,B,C,D, * and #. Release to stop sending codes Editing DTMF code: In standby mode, press the # key to enter the DTMF code editing interface. you can enter DTMF codes 0-9 and ABCD * # via the keyboard. When it is less than 6 digits, you need to end with the # key. After entering, press PTT to send the DTMF code. In editing mode, short press [PF2] to delete the code, and long press [EXIT] to exit the DTMF editing mode.

ANI name Edit and display (Menu 32/Menu 53)
This function is used to display the name of the transmitter when transmitting, there are 60 names. NUM1 to NUM30 names were fixed which can’t be edit but NUM31-NUM60 can edit via keypad from Menu 53 or set by PC programming software. (Press # to switch input method)
During transmission, the ANI ID code will be transmitted through DTMF encoding, and the transmission and local name will be displayed at the same time.

SAFETY & GENERAL INFORMATION

• All articles displaying this symbol on the body, packaging or instruction manual of same, must not be thrown away into normal disposal bins but brought to specialised waste disposal centres. Here, the various materials will be divided by characteristics and recycles, thus making an important contribution to environmental protection.

Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
This two way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide communications between two or more users over a distance. It uses radio frequency (RF) energy or radio waves to send and receive calls. RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy. Other forms include, but are not limited to, sunlight and x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be confused with these other forms of electromagnetic energy, which when used improperly, can cause biological damage. Very high levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material.

The CE marking means: Hereby, Xiamen Radtel Electronics Co.,Ltd declares that the radio equipment type is in compliance with the RED Directive 2014/53/EU and the ROHS Directive 2011/65/EU and the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available in this manual or at the following internet address: www.radtels.com

INTRODUCTION

• Xiamen Radtel Electronics Co., Ltd thank you for the trust deposited in this product, we are convinced that it will be highly pleased with the quality and operation functions of this equipment.
• For a use of the sure equipment, read in a complete way these instructions manual.
• This transceiver has been manufactured for users that specify a equipment of communication of easy operation, of the highest quality and yield besides an excellent reliability.
• The transceiver that he has just purchased has been manufactured of agreement with a strict quality control of the manufacturing company.
• This equipment is given in a packing that muffles the blows and vibrations of the transport, guaranteeing this way an excellent state in the acquisition moment.
• After retiring the packing, verify that the equipment or their accessories are not damaged. In the event of doubt it doesn’t use and contact the Technical Service or distributor.
• The packing materials (plastic bags, etc.), they should not be left within reach of the children, since they are a potential danger source.
• The manufacturer and the salesperson decline any responsibility for derived damages of an inadequate, incorrect or imprudent use of the equipment.
• It is important to stress that some of the functions of the equipment are explained in relation to information given in remote or previous chapters, if you only read some concrete parts of this manual, he will take a risk to not understanding the complete explanation of the functions of those that it prepares the equipment.
• Attention to the notes included in the sections squares shady.
• Make sure of understanding all the indications of this manual correctly.
• Keep this manual for future consults.
• The equipment reparations or internal adjustments should always be carried out in a Technical Authorized Service.
• Equipment internal manipulation, alteration or change of the technical characteristics performed by personal unaware to the Technical Service, it invalidates the guarantee.
• This equipment has come out of the distributor’s warehouses under technical use conditions adapted to the effective country legislation of use this transceiver. To change this characteristics, to carry out internal adjustments or not authorized modifications can take to an illegal use of the equipment constituting an infraction sanction as well as to generate interferences that can harm to other legally established communications.
• Improper use of this equipment is exclusive responsibility of the user.
• Free use transceiver, it is not neccessary administrative authorization or licenses for its use and it is dedicated to be used in the following EU countries.

  
• Notes: – The transceiver operation can be prohibited in certain places or enclosures; follow the use restrictions. – Follow the country legislation in the use of transceivers radiocommunications.

WARNING

• Only use this equipment for the end that this has been manufactured. The manufacturer and the salesperson won’t accept any responsibility and the guarantee will invalidity in the event of inadequate use of the transceiver.
• This equipment doesn’t have components that the user can repair. Always consult to the Authorized Technical Service for any repair.
• It should not put into operation the equipment either to turn off it installing and removing the battery pack. Always use the ON/OFF control.
• Install the battery pack and the accesories (optionals) correctly, according to the indications given in this instruction manual.
• Never transmit with the transceiver if the anttena is damaged.
• Don’t transmit with the transceiver for extended period of time.
• Don”nt touch the antenna with the hand or with any part of the body when the equipment is transmitting.
• In the event malfunction of the transceiver or of their battery charger (scent to burnt, smoke, etc.), turn off it immediately or disconnect the battery charger of the AC wall outlet and consult to the Technical Service.
• Don’t introduce any object for the holes of the speaker or for the transceiver connectors. · If it uses an external headset (optional), reduce to the possible the maximum volume level; avoid levels of very high audio.
• Don’t expose the equipment or the battery charger direct to the water, direct to the sunlight for an extended period of time, not place near a heat source (radiators, etc.) to blows, to the powder excess or dirt, to the fire, to explosive or another type of dangerous conditions. Don’t stored the transceiver inside a vehicle that is parked in the sunlight.
• Avoid the humidity condensation. The air humidity is deposited in the transceiver when place of a cold atmosphere to other warm, making that the equipment doesn’t work correctly. If condensation takes place in the equipment, clean a dry cloth and wait to that dries off to light it. · Don’t place anything on the transceiver that can spill out on the same one.
• If the transceiver caused interferences in the video recorder, DVD, radio and television receiver, or to any other electronic equipments, take it away from the apparatus in question.
• Don’t use this transceiver in the vicinity of other electronic equipments, especially next to medical equipments. It can cause interferences in other equipments.
• Turn off and do not use the equipment in areas where their use is restricted or prohibited (e.g. coal gas , areas with explosion atmosphere, areas where it can interference the operation of other equipments, on board airships,
  airports, etc.).
• Don’t operate this transceiver while it is driving a vehicle, use hands free systems (“VOX” function) and respect the traffic police indications.
• To clean the equipment and/or the battery charger being OFF and with an antistatic cloth (preferably) or a humid (not wet) cloth.
• Don’t pulverize directly with any liquid or product on the transceiver, battery pack or battery charger and never use for their cleaning polish home products, detergents, alcohol or solvent.
• Don’t use for the cleaning a dry cloth, it could cause static sock.
• The use of not compatible accessories with the transceiver they could limit the operation of the transceiver, and even to damages invalidating the guarantee.
• Explosion risk if it replaces the battery pack for an incompatible one.

SAFETY & GENERAL INFORMATION

FCC WARNING
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi-ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Safety Information for Radios
Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the talk button is pushed, it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices. Important FCC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with . accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.

Normal Position
Hold the transmitter approximately 25 mm from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.

ISEDC WARNING
This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications./Le present materiel est conforme aux spefifications techniques applicable d’Industrie Canada. This device complies with ISEDC
license-exept RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following tow 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.

ISEDC Radiation Exposure Statement
For body worn operation, this model device has been tested and meets the FCC/ISED RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory designated for this product or when sued with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions of the face up minimum distance is 25mm.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi-ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Documents / Resources

radtel RT-630 UHF FM Transceiver [pdf] Instruction Manual RT-630 UHF FM Transceiver, RT-630, UHF FM Transceiver, Transceiver

References

• Walkie Talkies & Two Way Radios Online Shop | Radtels.com – Radtel
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• User Manual