SETTINGS
CHANGING THE SEND /RECEIVE CHANNEL :
1. press 1x the button, the channel indica-
tion will start flashing
2. press the or button to select your
desired channel
3. press the PTT button to confirm
CHANGING THE SUB -CHANNEL (CTCSS ):
1. press 2x the button, the sub-channel
indication will start flashing
2. use the or button to set your desired
sub-channel (1-38) or to turn this function off
by choosing sub-channel 0
3. press the PTT button to confirm
Keep in mind that the handset of the person
talking with you must be set to the same sub-
channel.
CTCSS CODE
CTCSS (Continuous T one Controlled Squelch
System) is a tone code sent when transmitting
and cannot be heard.
The receiver will only reproduce the signal if the
tone code of the transmitting radiophone match-
es the tone code of the receiving radiophone.
T o prevent being disturbed by the signals of
other PMR-446 radiophones communicating on
the same channel.
CHANGING THE CALL TONE:
Y ou can choose from 5 tones and ‘tone off’:
1. press 4x the button, ‘1
CA
’ will start flash-
ing in the display
2. use the or button to change the call
tone, the speaker will play the selected tone
(‘OF’ = tone off’)
3. press the PTT button to confirm
If choosing the ‘OF’ option, you can still send a
call tone (tone 1), but it will not sound through
the speaker of your own walkie-talkie.
CALL VIBRA TION ALARM:
The FR-70 also offers a vibration alarm:
1. press 5x the button, ‘oN’ or ‘oF’ will
start flashing in the display . The ‘ ’ icon will
appear in the display .
2. use the and buttons to adjust the
alarm, the FR-70 will vibrate to confirm
(‘OF’ = vibration alarm off’)
3. press the PTT button to confirm
KEYP AD LOCK:
By activating the keypad lock, the ,
and
buttons will be blocked.
1. press and hold the button for 2 seconds
until ‘ ’ appears in the display
2. press and hold the button again for
2 seconds to unlock the keypad
USER TIPS
GENERAL:
The FR-70 is a transmitter/receiver working with
radio waves on the 446 MHz band. Its signal
transmission can be affected by external influ-
ences such as other radiophones, transmitters,
wireless phones, etc. When your radiophone
is being interfered with or causes interference,
simply changing the channel usually solves this
problem.
The use of this radiophone is permitted in all
the countries of the EU. If you want to bring the
FR-70 to countries outside the EU, you should
consult the local restrictions on the use of
PMR446 equipment.
Don’t forget that the signal of the FR-70 can
also be heard by radiophones or receivers other
than yours.
It is in no way allowed to make any changes
to the electronics or the antenna of the FR-70.
Service must be performed by qualified service
personnel only .
Never use the FR-70 outdoors during thunder-
storms.
POWER SUPPL Y :
The battery symbol on the display shows the
current charge of the installed batteries:
batteries full
batteries 1/3 full, please recharge or
replace immediately
Only recharge the supplied battery packs by
placing the FR-70 onto the supplied charger .
Don’t forget to turn off the walkie-talkie before
placing it in the charger .
Individual rechargeable batteries must be
charged in a separate charger .
Never try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
RADIO CONNECTION:
The FR-70 has an effective range from up
to 7Km. This range can be af fected by local
conditions such as high buildings, high voltage
posts and overhead wires. An optimal range is
achieved when the radiophone has a clear sight
of the receiver .
CTCSS:
A handset without CTCSS code setting can
receive the signals from all handset transmitting
on the same channel. Y ou can only talk back
when you set up the same CTCSS code as the
other handset.
MAINTENANCE:
- Only clean the FR-70 with a moist cloth.
- Never place the radiophone in direct sunlight
or humid environments.
- Prevent water and/or sand from penetrating
the FR-70.
- In case of any problems, always check first
whether the FR-70 does work correctly on a
different location.
ENVIRONMENT :
- When discarding your radiophone, please
return it to your dealer . They can guarantee
environment-friendly disposal.
- Y ou can return exhausted batteries to the
dealer of these radiophones or to your local
collection point for small chemical
waste.
- Never dispose of empty or exhausted
batteries as normal domestic waste.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS
Operating frequency: 446.00625 MHz up to
446.09375 MHz
Channel spacing: 12.5 KHz
Output: < 27dBm
Power supply batteries 4 x rechargeable
radiophone: 1.2V olt, size AAA
Power supply charger: 9V / DC / 300mA via adapter
Headset connection: 2.5mm stereo
Range: up to 7Km
Period of use: transmitting: 2.5 hours
stand-by: 2 days
Weight radiophone: 160 g (Incl. batteries)
Dimensions: 120(170) x 50 x 30mm
Conform: 2014/53/EU
Declaration of Conformity
http://DOC.hesdo.com/FR-70-DOC.pdf
TROUBLESHOOTING
No function:
- the batteries are empty , please charge or replace
Weak or no reception:
- the batteries are empty , please charge or replace
- incorrect setting of channel or sub-channel (the
transmitter and receiver must be set to the same
channel, this also applies to sub-channels)
- the distance between the transmitter and receiver
is too large, please reduce the distance
Noise:
- presence of other transmitter , please change the
channel
- interference from other devices, turn these devices
off (if possible)
High whistle:
- the transmitter is too close to the receiver of the
volume of the receiver is set too high, please
increase the distance or decrease the volume
If you cannot resolve the issue with the above
suggestions, please remove the batteries from the
handset and reinstall after several minutes. If this
still doesn’t resolve the issue, please contact www .
alecto.nl.
W ARRANTY
This ALECTO FR-70 is covered by a warranty
of 24 months commencing on the day of your
purchase. During this period we guarantee that
any defects caused by errors in materials or
construction will be repaired free of charge. The
importer decides upon these conditions.
WHA T TO DO:
If you note any anomalies, first read the user ’s
manual. If you cannot find any solution to your
problem, contact your retail or www .alecto.nl.
W ARRANTY COVERAGE TERMINA TES:
In the event of misuse, improper connection,
battery leakage or incorrect placement of batter-
ies. It does not cover the use of parts or acces-
sories not delivered with this device, neglect
or any failure caused by humidity , fire, flood,
lightning or any natural disaster . The warranty
does not cover alteration or modifications of the
product by unauthorized qualified service per-
sonal. The warranty terminates in the event of
incorrect transportation of the equipment without
appropriate packaging or if the equipment is
not accompanied by this warranty card and the
receipt of purchase.
Cables, jacks and batteries are not covered by
the warranty .
Alecto will not be held responsible for indirect,
consequential or special damages.
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The Netherlands
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