Firstcom FC 138 Manuel utilisateur

A1.0-12/09

INSTRUCION MANUAL

TWO-WAYRADIO

138

THANK YOU!

transceiver provides you with reliable, clear and efficient communication service. Our

FC 138/418 introduces innovative DSP (Digital Signal Processing) baseband technique to achieve high-

fidelity voice processing and encryption. As a compact and fashionable transceiver, FC 138/418 allows

you to enjoy instant communication at ease and realize best cost efficiency. It is surely a good choice for

communication in Hotels, Amusement buildings, Emporium, Super shopping center, Estate management

and other trades.

NOTE:

When programming the transceiver, read the factory initial data firstly, then rewrite the frequency and

signaling etc., otherwise errors may occur because of different frequency band etc.

User Manual Applied to: FC 138 VHF FM Transceiver

FC 418 UHF FM Transceiver

Programming Software: PS-FC138&418

SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USER

transceiver is excellently designed with advanced technology. Please observe

the following precautions to perform your obligation, prevent personal injury and ensure the safety of

transceiver usage.

1. Keep the transceiver and accessories away from children.

2. Please do not try to open or modify the transceiver without permission, non-professionals process may

also cause damage.

3. Please use assorted battery and charger to avoid damage.

4. Please use assorted antenna to ensure the communication distance.

5. Please do not expose the transceiver to long period of direct sunlight, nor place it close to heat

appliances.

6. Please do not put the transceiver in excessively dusty or humid areas.

7. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents to clean the transceiver.

8. Do not transmit without antenna.

9. When using this transceiver, we recommend transmitting for 1 minute then receiving for 4 minutes.

Continuous transmitting for long time or working in high power will heat the back of the transceiver. Do

not place the transceiver’s hot back close to any surface of plastic.

10.If any abnormal odor or smoke detected coming from the transceiver, turn off the power and take off

the battery pack and its case. Then contact local dealers.

NOTICE

All tips as above also apply to the standard parts of transceiver. If any spare parts fail to

work, please contact local dealers in time. If users use spare parts from other suppliers

instead of , the safety and performance of the transceiver can’t be guaranteed.

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CONTENTS

UNPACKING ....................................................................................................................................................................... 01

Supplied Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................... 01

STANDARD ACCESSORIES/OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................... 02

Standard Accessories....................................................................................................................................................... 02

Additional Accessories...................................................................................................................................................... 02

OPERATION MODE (AMATEUR TRANSCEIVER OR PROFESSIONAL TRANSCEIVER) ............................................. 03

WORKING MODE (AMATEUR TRANSCEIVER OR PROFESSIONAL TRANSCEIVER)................................................. 04

FIRST LEVEL MENU:SHORTCUT OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................ 05

SECOND LEVEL MENU: CHANNEL OPERATIONS......................................................................................................... 06

THIRD LEVEL MENU:BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ..................................................................................................... 09

BATTERY INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................................. 12

Charging the Battery Pack................................................................................................................................................ 12

Charger Applied................................................................................................................................................................ 12

NOTES ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12

How to charge .................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Emergent Charging .......................................................................................................................................................... 14

How to Store the Battery .................................................................................................................................................. 14

PREPARATION................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Installing / Removing the Battery...................................................................................................................................... 16

Installing / Removing the Antenna .................................................................................................................................... 17

Installing / Removing the Belt Clip.................................................................................................................................... 17

Installing the Additional Speaker/ Microphone (Optional)................................................................................................. 18

Installing/ Removing the Hand Strap (Optional) ............................................................................................................... 18

GETTING ACQUAINTED.................................................................................................................................................... 19

LCD Display...................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Side Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21

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BASIC OPERATIONS......................................................................................................................................................... 22

Turn the Radio On & OFF................................................................................................................................................. 22

Adjusting Volume.............................................................................................................................................................. 22

Work mode switch ............................................................................................................................................................ 23

Channel Selection ............................................................................................................................................................ 23

Frequency adjust .............................................................................................................................................................. 23

Frequency Input by Keypad.............................................................................................................................................. 23

Channel input by keypad .................................................................................................................................................. 24

FM scan function .............................................................................................................................................................. 24

Alarm ................................................................................................................................................................................ 24

Jacklight ........................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Squelch off/temporarily squelch off................................................................................................................................... 25

Receiving.......................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Transmitting ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Battery Enquiry ................................................................................................................................................................. 26

Work Mode Switch (VFO/Channel mode) ........................................................................................................................ 26

SHORTCUT OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 27

Editing Channel ................................................................................................................................................................ 27

Deleting Channel .............................................................................................................................................................. 27

ON/Off FM Radio.............................................................................................................................................................. 27

On/Off BEEP Prompt........................................................................................................................................................ 27

CTCSS/DCS Scan............................................................................................................................................................ 28

Offset Frequency Direction Setup .................................................................................................................................... 28

Frequency/Channel Scan ................................................................................................................................................. 29

Add/delete scan list .......................................................................................................................................................... 30

Priority Scan ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30

TX Power Selection .......................................................................................................................................................... 30

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DTMF Code Enquiry and Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 31

Transmitting DTMF Signaling ........................................................................................................................................... 31

Frequency Reverse/Talk around On/off............................................................................................................................ 32

Keypad Lockout................................................................................................................................................................ 32

CHANNEL OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 34

CTCSS/DCS Decode Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 34

CTCSS/DCS Encode Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 35

CTCSS/DCS Encode/Decode Synchronous Setup.......................................................................................................... 36

Offset Frequency Setup.................................................................................................................................................... 36

Wide/narrow band setup................................................................................................................................................... 37

Frequency Reverse/ Talk around option........................................................................................................................... 38

Busy Channel Lockout...................................................................................................................................................... 38

PTT ID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................... 39

TX OFF............................................................................................................................................................................. 40

BACKGROUND OPERATIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 41

TOT Timer Setup .............................................................................................................................................................. 41

VOX Setup........................................................................................................................................................................ 42

VOX Delay Setup ............................................................................................................................................................. 42

VOX Beep Setup .............................................................................................................................................................. 43

Frequency Step Size Setup.............................................................................................................................................. 43

Squelch Level Setup......................................................................................................................................................... 44

Battery save Setup ........................................................................................................................................................... 45

LCD Backlight Setup ........................................................................................................................................................ 45

LCD Backlight Color Setup............................................................................................................................................... 46

Scan Dwell Time Setup .................................................................................................................................................... 46

Display Mode Setup ......................................................................................................................................................... 47

Tone Pulse Frequency Selection ...................................................................................................................................... 48

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DTMF Transmitting Time .................................................................................................................................................. 48

Priority Channel Setup...................................................................................................................................................... 49

Current Battery Voltage Display ....................................................................................................................................... 50

Resume Factory Default................................................................................................................................................... 50

Programming Software Installing & Starting (THIS INSTRUCTION TAKES WINDOWS XP AS AN EXAMPLE)...................................... 51

Programming Software Installing & Starting (THIS INSTRUCTION TAKES WINDOWS XP AS AN EXAMPLE)......... 52

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................... 53

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE........................................................................................................................................... 55

ATTACHED CHART............................................................................................................................................................ 57

CTCSS Frequency Chart.................................................................................................................................................. 57

DCS Chart ........................................................................................................................................................................ 58

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