Aervoe 2-Way Radio Kit User Manual

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Wind ‘N Go

®

2-Way Radio #7910

Also included with #7703 Emergency Light & Communication Center

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read all instructions before operating

Do not look directly at the light; may cause injury to your eyes

Do not use in flammable or explosive environments including fueling, chemical, or gas transfer operations

Do not operate at temperatures above 120°F or below 32°F

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not submerge the unit or its accessories in any liquid. Unit is water

resistant but not waterproof.

Never use if damage has occurred to the unit or if wires are exposed

Turn off all lights before charging

Store in a clean dry place when not in use

Only clean a soft damp cloth. Avoid rubbing the LCD screen.

Administer close supervision when using around children

Unit emits a radio frequency. Do not use within 6 inches of any pacemaker. Do not carry in the breast

pocket if you have a pacemaker.

Follow instructions on posted signs in areas where RF transmission can be dangerous

Follow local battery disposal procedures when replacing old batteries

NOTICE REGARDING FCC LICENSE AND OPERATION

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. (1)

1.

This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC LICENSE: This device operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies, which require a

2.

FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. This radio has FRS/GMRS on channels 1-7 and GMRS on

channels 15-22. For licensing information and application forms, please call the FCC hotline at 800-418-FORM

and request form #159 and #605. Additional information is available at the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.

Use only the fixed attached radio antenna provided with this unit. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or

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other changes could damage the unit and violate the FCC regulations.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

FEATURES

22 Channel FRS/GMRS Radio

38 CTCSS privacy codes per channel

2 LED flashlight

Rechargeable batteries

Cell phone charger

VOX (voice activated transmission)

Auto scan/monitor

10 Call alert tones

Keypad lock

Low battery alert & protection

Backlit display

Weather resistant

Belt clips

BATTERy INFORMATION & CHARGING

Before charging, turn off the radio and flashlight. While charging, the BATTERy METER in the LCD screen will flash. The

battery will be fully charged when the 3 indicator bars no longer flash. Remove the chargers at any time during charging

to see the current level of the battery. Recharging is recommended when the BATTERy METER reaches 1 bar.

= Full

= Medium

= Low, recharge as soon as possible.

= Empty

Battery Level, Alert & Protection

This radio is equipped with an automatic low battery alert and a protection circuit to help preserve the life of the

rechargeable battery and protect the unit. When the battery level drops too low to effectively operate, the BATTERy

METER will flash with 1 bar. If the operation continues without recharging a periodic chirp will sound, an empty

BATTERy METER will flash, and shut-down will occur in moments.

AC/DC Wall Charger (included):

Charger features a dual charging connector so both radios may be charged simultaneously.

Plug the AC/DC wall charger into a 120V electrical outlet.

1.

Connect the DC end of the charger into the DC IN/OUT PORT.

2.

Dynamo Charging:

Use when AC/DC charging is not available, such as in a power emergency. Dynamo charging produces enough

power for emergency transmission or light. It is recommended that dynamo charging be done well in advance of a

completely drained battery.

Open the Hand Crank and rotate in any direction. Winding for a longer period of time will yield longer power

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durations.

Close the Hand Crank.

2.

12V Charging (adapter sold separately):

Power Adapter Kit #7991, is available from your local retailer or www.aervoe.com. Includes a 12V car charger and

a 120V wall charger.

Plug the 12V DC plug into a 12V power receptacle in your vehicle.

1.

Connect the DC end of the charger into the DC IN/OUT PORT.

2.

Emergency Light & Communications Center (#7703 sold separately):

The #7910 2-Way Radio is also offered in an Emergency Light & Communications Center. The center includes 2

radios in a wall mounted recharging center. The recharging center keeps the units charged and ready for use when

needed. Instructions for charging are included when this product is purchased. This product is available from your

local retailer or www.aervoe.com.

OPERATION

POwER ON/OFF, VOLUME, & FLASHLIGHT

Press and hold the POWER ON/OFF button. The LCD display screen will power up and the radio will go into

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stand-by operation, ready to transmit or receive calls. Press and hold the POWER ON/OFF button to turn off.

Adjust the volume by pressing the

2.

UP and DOWN Arrow keys, the volume level will appear in the LCD screen from

UL-1 (low) UL-16 (high).

Turn the flashlight on and off by sliding the

3.

FLASHLIGHT ON/OFF switch.

TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING

To communicate with other radios, select the same Channel and Privacy Code (see channel information table).

TRANSMITTING

Press and hold the PTT (Push To Talk) button. The Transmitting icon will appear in the LCD screen.

1.

For optimum clarity, hold the radio 2-4 inches from your mouth and speak with a normal voice into the

2.

MICROPHONE.

Release the PTT button when finished speaking.

3.

LCD DISPLAy

Battery Meter

Transmitting or Receiving

VOX (Voice Activated Transmission)

Keypad Lock

Channel Number (1-22)

CTCSS Privacy Code (1-38 per channel)

RECEIVING

While in stand-by mode, the radio is ready to receive a call.

1.

The Receiving icon will appear in the LCD screen when the radio is receiving an incoming transmission.

2.

Notes:

This radio has been designed to maximize talk range and is compatible with similar 2-way radios. Radios

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of this size and wattage provide close proximity communication (within a 1/3 to 1/2 mile range) in semi-

obstructed locations and in or around buildings. A range up to 10 miles may be achieved in completely

open land or water.

Optimum conditions include: over water, an open area without obstruction and when each person is

a.

visible to each other.

For maximum range: be sure batteries are fully charged)

b.

Power lines, weather and other environmental conditions may adversely affect operation

c.

Use proper 2-way radio communication protocol and let others finish their message before speaking -

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“taking turns”. For uninterrupted communication, do not transmit on a channel another party is using.

Switch to another channel or CTCSS Privacy Code.

SCAN/MONITOR

Automatically scans and monitors all 22 channels except CTCSS Privacy Codes.

SCAN

Press and hold the MON button for 2 seconds or until the channel numbers blink.

1.

When a channel is reached with good reception, the radio will hold that channel for up to 10 seconds.

2.

Press the PTT button to use with that channel and the SCAN function ends. If the PTT button is not pushed

the radio will continue to scan until another channel with good reception is reached.

MONITOR

Monitor activity and volume on a channel by pressing the MON button once. Static will be heard and you

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will be able to adjust the volume.

Press the PTT button to return to normal operation.

2.

KEyPAD LOCK

Press and hold the MENU button for 2 seconds to lock or unlock the keypad. When the keypad is locked, the

lock symbol will appear in the LCD screen. Normal radio communication may be performed, but all menu

selections are unchangeable.

CELL PHONE CHARGING (ADAPTER SOLD SEPARATELy)

Charge cell phones for emergency calls using the dynamo charging system. Cell Phone Adapter Kit #7995 is

available at your local retailer or www.aervoe.com. 1-3 minutes of winding produces about 1-3 minutes of talk

time. Longer winding times will produce more power to your cell phone.

MENU SELECTIONS

Press the MENU button to cycle through the 5 menu selections. The radio will return to Stand-By mode within

10-15 seconds if no selection is made. Press the PTT button to save a selection.

#1 CHANNEL SELECTION (22 AVAILABLE)

Press the MENU button until the channel icon is flashing

1.

Press the UP or DOWN keys to rotate through the channels (reference the channel/frequency list on the

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following page)

Press the PTT button to save the selected channel

3.

#2 CTCSS PRIVACy CODES (38/CHANNEL AVAILABLE)

After selecting a channel, a privacy code may be selected. Press the MENU button until the privacy code

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icon is flashing.

Press the UP or DOWN keys to rotate through the codes

2.

Press the PTT button to save the selected code

3.

#3 VOX (VOICE ACTIVATED TRANSMISSION)

This setting allows for hands-free operation with three levels of sensitivity. The radio will automatically

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transmit when you speak. For best results hold the radio 1-3 inches from your mouth and speak clearly

into the microphone. Avoid using this feature in high wind or other noisy environments.

Press the MENU button until the VOX icon flashes and one of the following sensitivity levels appears

2.

UO-Off (off)

a.

UO-1 (low sensitivity)

b.

UO-2 (medium sensitivity)

c.

UO-3 (high sensitivity)

d.

Press the UP or DOWN keys to rotate between the settings

3.

Press the PTT button to save the selected setting

4.

Antenna

Menu

Up Key

Scan/

Monitor

Power

On/Off

Call Alert

Flashlight

On/Off

PTT Button

Flashlight

Down Key

Speaker

Microphone

DC In/Out Port

Dynamo Hand

Crank

Battery

Compartment

Belt Clip

LCD Screen

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