Albrecht Tectalk Outdoor, IP67 wasserdicht, PMR446 Funkgerät Owner's manual

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PMR446 walkie-talkie

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2. Scope of supply

Please make sure that the scope of supply is complete.

1. Tectalk Outdoor walkie-talkie (with integrated battery)

2. Charger stand

3. Micro-USB power supply

4. Belt clip

5. Manual

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3. Walkie-talkie overview

3.1. Buttons and functions

No. Description Function

1 Display Overview of all current settings

2 On/off switch Turn the walkie-talkie on or off

3 ▼ Down Move down in menus

4 ▲ Up Move up in menus

5 Main menu Opens the main menu

6 Loudspeaker

Received messages are output via the loudspeaker

7 Microphone Speak into the microphone at a distance of approx.

10 cm

8 PTT button Press and hold down the transmission button to transmit

a radio message

9 Function button Activates various special functions

10 Headset port Port for connecting external headsets

11 Belt clip To remove, release the lock at the top

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3.2. Display

No. Description Function

1

Signal strength

Received signal strength

2

High/Low power (“H”) Displays “H” when the high power mode is active

3

Key tones

Key tones are activated

4

Scan

Channel scan is active

5

Key lock

Key lock is activated

6

Monitor

Monitor function is active

7

VOX

VOX hands-free function is activated

8

Battery status

Current battery status

9 Channel (“CH”) Displays the currently used channel

10 CTCSS (“CTC”) CTCSS coding is active

11 CTCSS/DCS number Displays the currently used CTCSS/DCS coding

12 DCS DCS coding is active

13 Busy channel (“BC”) Busy channel lockout (busy channel)

14 Dual Watch (“DW”) Active two-channel monitoring

15 Power saving function (“PS”) Power saving function is activated

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4. Walkie-talkie operation

4.1. Charging the device

Please fully charge the integrated battery once before using the device for the rst time.

Your walkie-talkie can be charged using the supplied charger stand.

1. Plug the Micro-USB power supply into the charger stand.

2. Connect the power supply to the mains outlet.

3. Plug the walkie-talkie into the charger stand.

4. Make sure the battery sits securely in the charging tray. When the battery is charging, the

status LED on the charging stand glows red.

5. Normally, the device requires approx. 3-4 hours to be fully charged. When it is fully charged,

the status LED turns green.

Please note: A new battery or a battery that has been stored longer than 2 months will not reach full

capacity the rst time it is charged. It will reach full capacity after two or three full charging cycles.

4.1.1. Low battery status warning:

If the battery charge drops to a low level, you will hear a warning beep every 5 seconds. Be sure

to charge the device to continue using it.

4.2. Connecting a headset/loudspeaker microphone

Plug the headset into the “Speaker/Mic” socket on the right-hand side of the walkie-talkie. The radio

supports headsets with 2.5 mm stereo plug (Albrecht / Midland norm). If you connect the headset

after the device is turned on and the set volume is above 50%, the volume will automatically be

reduced to protect your hearing.

Please note: The Tectalk Outdoor is not completely waterproof anymore, when external accessories

are connected to it. Please ensure that the rubber cover over the headset socket is closed when no

external accessories are connected to the device.

4.3. Available channels

The walkie-talkie operates on 16 license-free PMR446 channels. Older walkie-talkies support only 8

PMR446 channels. If you want to use the Albrecht Tectalk Outdoor with an older 8-channel walkie-

talkie, you need to use the rst 8 channels of the Tectalk Outdoor. These channels are compatible

with all walkie-talkies.

Channel

Frequency (MHz)

Channel

Frequency (MHz)

1

446.00625

9

446.10625

2

446.01875

10

446.11875

3

446.03125

11

446.13125

4

446.04375

12

446.14375

5

446.05625

13

446.15625

6

446.06875

14

446.16875

7

446.08125

15

446.18125

8

446.09375

16

446.19375

Please note: according to the current legal situation (September 2020), not all EU countries have

permitted the use of 16 channels. Please check the current legal situation before using the device

in other countries.

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5. Transmission and reception

When the walkie-talkie is turned on, it is automatically in reception mode as long as you are not

transmitting. When a wireless message is received, the reception indicator lights up on the display.

Use the ▲/▼ buttons to adjust the volume.

To transmit, press and hold down the PTT (transmission) button and speak into the microphone

at a normal volume and distance of approx. 10 cm. The transmission indicator on the display lights

up during transmission. Release the PTT button at the end of your transmission.

6. Main menu

Call up the main menu by pressing and holding down the main menu button: You can then switch

through the following settings by briey pressing the main menu button:

Menu item Display indication

6.1. Channel CH

6.2. CTCSS/DCS coding CTC

6.3. Squelch SL

6.4. Hands-free function (VOX) Uo

6.5. Two-channel monitoring dc

6.6. Key tones

bP

6.7. Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO) bc

6.8. Transmission power Po

6.9. Roger Beep Signal A6

6.10. Standby indicator bL

6.11. Reset r5

Use the ▲/▼ buttons to change the desired setting. To exit the menu, press the PTT button.

6.1. Channel

Select the desired transmission and reception channel. There are 16 channels available

(see chapter “4.3. Available channels”, page 18)

6.2. CTCSS/DCS coding

CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)/DCS (Digital Coded Squelch)

There are 53 CTCSS and 104 DCS tones available: CTCSS is an undertone inaudible to users

while DCS is a digital code.

With CTCSS or DCS, you can block unwanted incoming wireless messages and only receive

messages from people with the same tone or code.

6.3. Squelch

Squelch suppresses annoying channel noise and has ve adjustable sensitivity levels.

Level 1 = least sensitive

Level 5 = most sensitive

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6.4. Hands-free function (VOX)

With the VOX function, you can transmit wireless messages without pressing the PTT button. The

Tectalk Outdoor automatically goes into transmission mode as soon as the VOX function detects

that someone is speaking into the microphone. The VOX function has the following levels: off, low

sensitivity (lo) and high sensitivity (hi).

6.5. Two-channel monitoring

You can specify a channel to be monitored along with the current main channel. Wireless messages

on this additional channel are also put out via the speaker.

6.6. Key tones

This function enables/disables the key tones that conrm each button press.

6.7. Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)

When activated, the function prevents wireless messages from being transmitted to an already

occupied channel. If you press the PTT button in this case, your transmission will be blocked.

6.8. Transmission power

In cases where the maximum range is not required, the transmission power can be reduced to about

10% of the output power. This increases the average battery life of the device by up to ve hours.

6.9. Roger Beep Signal

The Tectalk Outdoor can automatically append a signal tone to your wireless messages in order to

signal the end of a message to your conversation partner. There are three different signal tones to

choose from.

6.10. Standby indicator

If this function is enabled, the battery icon on the display lights up briey once every 25 seconds in

standby mode. Therefore you can see that the device is still able to receive messages. This function

reduces the average battery life by about an hour.

6.11. Reset

Here you can select the desired function (1 - reset to defaults; 2 - reset to defaults except for the

currently selected channel and subchannel (CTCSS/DCS). Use the PTT button to conrm the

reset.

7. Additional functions

7.1. Monitor

The monitor function is very useful if you want to adjust the volume or receive weak signals (which

would be suppressed by squelch). Squelch will be disabled for a short time and you will hear all

signals including background noise. To activate this function hold the function button and then

press the main menu button. Press one of the two buttons to disable the function again.

Please note: it is recommended to turn down the volume in advance!

7.2. Channel search

To automatically search all channels for signals, keep the function button pressed and then press

the ▼ button. If a signal is found during the channel search, the walkie-talkie will automatically

stop on that channel. The channel search continues if the device no longer receives any wireless

messages for more than 5 seconds. To stop the channel search, use the same button combination.

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7.3. Key lock

The key lock prevents settings such as the current channel from being changed. To enable the

key lock, keep the function button pressed and then press the ▲ button. Use the same button

combination to disable the key lock.

8. Technical specications

General

Frequency range PMR446: 446.00625 – 446.19375 MHz

Channels 16

Battery 1100 mAh/3.7 V DC

Frequency stability ±2.5 ppm

Operating temperature -20 °C to +50 °C

Transmitter

Transmission power 500 mW

Maximum frequency deviation ≤2.5 kHz

Interference radiation ≤1 µW

Adjacent channel power ≤-60 dB

SNR ≥-36 dB

Power consumption ≤750 mA

Receiver

Sensitivity ≤26.5 dBµV/m (20 dB SINAD)

Audio output power

0.95 W (at 8 ohms)

Adjacent channel selectivity ≥81.3 dBµV/m

Noise suppression ≥91.3 dBµV/m

Power consumption ≤400 mA

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9. Safety instructions

• Repairs should only be carried out by specialist dealers.

• Do not make any changes to the walkie-talkie.

• Walkie-talkies should not be exposed to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse the device completely in water.

10. Troubleshooting

The device will not switch on or switches off

automatically.

1. Charge the battery.

2. Clean the battery terminals before charging.

I cannot converse with other participants. 1. Make sure you are using the same channel

and subchannel (CTCSS/DCS).

2. You are outside the transmission range of

the other walkie-talkies.

You can hear the other paticipant, but they

cannot hear you.

The participant uses a subchannel

(CTCSS/DCS), but you do not.

Adjust the settings of both walkie-talkies to

match each other.

Other participants only hear you intermittently. 1. The signal is too weak - you are too far

away from one another.

2. Is the external microphone defective?

Please contact a specialist dealer.

I hear wireless messages from other groups. Other users are using the same channel as

you do - switch the channel.

11. Electronic waste law and recycling

European laws prohibit the disposal of defective or unusable devices in the household

waste. If you want to dispose of your device, make sure you hand it over to one of the

municipal collection points for recycling. These collection points are nanced by industry

and ensure the environmentally sound disposal and recycling of valuable raw materials.

12. Declaration of conformity

Alan Electronics GmbH hereby declares that the Tectalk Worker 2 walkie-talkie

complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity

is available at the following Internet address:

http://service.alan-electronics.de/CE-Papiere/

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13. Warranty information

We are obliged to include information on disposal, legal warranty provisions and EC declarations

of conformity with instructions on the use of devices in various countries in the scope of supply of

every device.

This information can be found below.

Legal warranty for 2 years from the date of purchase

The seller of this device grants you a legal warranty of two years from the date of purchase of the

device. This warranty covers all failures that occur due to defective components or faulty functions

within the warranty period, other than failures resulting from normal wear and tear, such as used

batteries, scratches on the screen, housing defects, broken antennas, as well as defects due to

external effects such as corrosion, overvoltage due to improper external power supply or use of

unsuitable accessories. The warranty also excludes failures resulting from improper use of the

device.

In the event of a warranty claim, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the device or

our service partner without delay. The dealer will either repair or replace your device, or it will refer

you to a specialist service centre.

If you send in your device, please do not forget your purchase receipt as proof of the date of

purchase and describe the fault that occurred as accurately as possible.

14. Service address and technical hotline

(for devices purchased in Germany)

Alan Electronics GmbH

Service

Daimlerstraße 1 g

63303 Dreieich

Germany

You can call our service hotline at

+49 (0) 6103 9481 66 (at a fee of the German landline network)

or email us et [email protected]

Before you send us back a supposedly defective device in the event of a problem, you can save

your time and shipping costs by using our hotline service for support.

Print errors excepted.

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

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