RA25 English Manual
RA25 English Manual
RA25 English Manual
Instruction Manual
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Instruction Manual
Shenzhen Retevis Technology Co.,Ltd.
Add: 7/F, 13-C, Zhonghaixin Science&Technology Park, No.12 Ganli
6th Road, Jihua Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen, China
Web: www.retevis.com
(EN)
E-mail: kam@retevis.com
Facebook: facebook.com/retevis
1.FUNCTIONS & FEATURES 2.2 Optional Accessories
Retevis RA25 Mobile Radio has nice housing, stoutness & stability, advanced and reliable
functions, perfect & valuable. This amateur mobile radio especially designs for drivers and it
pursues philosophy of innovation and practicality. More functions as follows:
● Adopt superior quality material, better technology and high quality radiator to ensure stable and
durable operation.
● 1.44 Inch TFT display.
● Amateur mode and professional mode for different operation requirement.
● 30 programmable memory channels, identified by editing name.
● CTCSS, DCS, DTMF, 2Tone, 5Tone setting for each single channel. External Speaker
● 11 groups fixed scrambler code plus self define scrambler code.
● LCD brightness control.
● Main unit and microphone key lock function.
● Compander function.
● Tone Pulse frequency.
2.ACCESSORIES
2.1 Standard Accessories
PC cable Car Antenna
3. GETTING ACQUAINTED
MI C
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PPT
SQ L TONE SKIP MO N
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SCAN BL K RE V PO W
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Adjusting screws non-slip mat Fuse(10A 250V)
Monitor
Menu
Programming port/ microphone jack Power on, volume switch
3.2 Rear panel
1 2
3.3 Microphone LAM】 key delelte to current channel.
Up /Down key » “XXX” stands for the channel number, the LCD displays “Null” after chennel deleted
4.8 Receiving
MAC Choose a receiving channel or frequency for receiving call, if the RX signal is week, hold front panel
MI C Indicator key or microphone key to monitor weak signal.
PTT 1 2 3
»When the RX icon and field strength flashes, but can not hear the calling, it means current
channel receive a matching carrier but unmatching signaling. Refer toCTCSS/ DCS CODE or
PPT
SQ L TONE SKI P MO N
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Optional Signaling setup in Page 6).
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SCAN BL K REV PO W
Number key
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TO T SUB RP T LA M
4.9 Squelch Off
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DIL In standby, press microphone key or front panel key to turn off squelch, the
radio will monitor weak signal.
4.10 Transmitting
Hold [PTT] and speak into microphone. the radio start transmit, the screen shows red TX and field
strength. Hold the microphone approximately 2.5-5.0cm from your lips and speak to microphone in
your normal speaking voice to get best timbre.
4.11 Emergency Alarm
In standby, hold key, release it until the LCD displays ALARM, the alarm function turns on.
4.BASIC OPERATIONS Program emergency alarm rule shall be programmed by PC software.
4.1 Switching the Power On/Off 4.12 Keypad Lockout
1. Turn the Volume knob clockwise to turn on the radio, the radio LCD will display programmed text In standby, hold key or key , the radio emit Du sound, the LCD displays LOCK.Now release
and emit a beep sound . the key , the keypad is locked. To turn of key lock, hold key or key untilthe radio emit Du Du, the
2. Power Off: Turn volume knob anti-clockwise until hear "click" to turn off the radio. LOCK icon disappear. now release the key.
4.2 Adjusting the Volume 4.13 Transmit Tone Pulse Frequency
Turn volume knob clockwise to increase colume and anti-clockwise to reduce it. Hold PTT and [DN] key will transmit selected Pre-programmed tone pulse frequency.
4.3 Switch between Main Channel and Sub Channel 4.14 VFO Scan and Channel Scan
In standby states, press the microphpne key or front panel key to switch between main 1. VFO scan: In VFO mode, press microphone key or key to start VFO scan . if the radio has
channel and sub channel. The top left corner of LCD will display current programm PL1, PH1, ,PL2, PH2, PH2 frequency( in the buttom of channel list), VFO scan will
main channel . between PL1-PL2 and PL2-PH2.
4.4 Adjust Channel 2. Channel Scan: In channel mode press microphone key and then press key to start
1. Press microphone key or front panel key to switch the radio to channel mode,press channel scan. Channel scan setting shall be programmed by PC software.
microphone 【UP】/【DN】 key or front panel / key to choose channel . 4.15 VOX On/Off Control
2. In channel mode, input three numbers by number key to fast choose a channel. In standby, hold【V/M】key until LCD dispplays VOX icon, repeater this step or repower on
4.5 Adjusting Frequency radio to turn off VOX function.
1. By number key: In VFO mode, you can input wanted frequency by the microphone number key. Note: Before turn on VOX, please set VOX level in 26th menu.
For example if want 145.125Mhz, just press key 1, 4, 5, 1, 2, 5, if want 145Mhz, just press 1, 4, 5.
The input is invalid if the frequency is over range. 5. SHORTCUT OPERATION
2. By step size: In VFO mode, press microphone 【 U P 】 / 【 D N 】 or front panel / Press microphone key and then press number key TO fast enter following functions, then press
key can change frequency by step size. 【 U P 】 / 【 D N 】 key to choose value. Presss 【PTT】 key or key to Store.
Step size can be programmed by software from 2.5K to 50K. Function list
4.6 Store channel NO Function name Combination Key
In standby states, press the microphpne key , the top left corner will display Func ,then press
【UP】 KEY , the LCD bottom left corner will display Save to XXX, 1 Squelch level setting +
now press【 U P 】 / 【 D N 】key to choose a channel number, hold key to store the new 2 Optional signaling setting +
frequency and return to standby.
3 Scan Skip +
XXX stands for the channel number, if LCD displays “Null” under “Save TO XXX”, means
current channel is empty. 4 Scan +
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8 Sub channel on/off switch + 21 Time out timer 1~30Min、OFF
9 Offset direction + 22 DMTF transmit time 50ms~500ms
23 Squelch level OFF、1~9
10 Function Menu +
24 Scan pause time 5ST、10ST、15ST、2SP
11 Power setting +
25 LCD brightness 1~5
12 LCD brightless + 26 VOX level OFF, 1-9
13 DTMF Code check + 27 VOX delay 0.5-5 Second
28 Tone burst frequency 1750Hz、2100Hz、1000Hz、1450Hz
» In DTMF check mode Channel display FREQ、CH、NAME
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When check DTMF code, press PTT will send current DTMF code.To revise DTMF code, press
30 Reset FACTORY? INITIALIZE?
key and then press key to enter edit mode. input DTMF code by number keys , then press PTT
to transmit the code and store 5.3 Reset Factory Default
If your radio seems to be malfunctioning because of wrong operation or setup, this function will
5.FUNCTION SETTING resume all setup and channels to factory default.
5.1 By Front Panel Key 1.Press front panel key to enter main MENU list.
1. Press key to enter main menu. 2.Press or key to chooe 27th function, the LCD display reset options.
2. Press key or key to choose function. 3.Press / key to chooe“FACTORY?”。
3. Press / key to choose value. 4.Hold key, until the radio re-power on.
4. Press key or key to store and exit. After reset, all channel and fucntion setting will resume default value.
When setting DCS code, key is for switch between positive and inverse code. If choose “INITIALIZE?”, only function setting value will resume to default setting.
FCC Requirements:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this
device does not cause harmful interference. (Licensed radios are applicable); This device complies
with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (Other devices
are applicable)
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital •Portable Device, this transmitter may operate with the antenna(s) documented in this filing in
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prote- Push-to-Talk and body-worn configurations. RF exposure compliance is limited to the specific belt-clip
ction against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. and accessory configurations as document ed in this filing and the separation distance between user
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and and the device or its antenna shall be at least 2.5 cm.
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communica- •Mobile Device, during operation, the separation distance between user and the antenna subjects to
tions. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which actual regulations, this separation distance will ensure that there is su cient distance from a properly
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. installed externally-mounted antenna to satisfy the RF exposure requirements.
•Occupational/Controlled Radio, this radio is designed for and classified Occupational/Controlled
CE Requirements: Use Only”,meaming it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of
the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards; NOT intended for use in a General population/
• (Simple EU declaration of conformity) Shenzhen Retevis Technology Co., Ltd. declares that the uncon trolled environment.
radio equipment type is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions •General population/uncontrolled Radio, this radio is designed for and classified as “ General popula-
of RED Directive 2014/53/EU and the ROHS Directive 2011/65/EU and the WEEE Directive 2012/ tion/uncontrolled Use”.
19/EU; the full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
www.retevis.com. RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions
• Restriction Information This product can be used in EU countries and regions, including: Belgium To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment expo-
(BE), Bulgaria (BG), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Germany (DE), Estonia (EE), Ireland (IE), sure limits, always adhere to the following procedures.
Greece (EL), Spain (ES), France (FR), Croatia (HR), Italy (IT), Cyprus (CY), Latvia (LV), Lithuania
(LT), Luxembourg (LU), Hungary (HU), Malta (MT), Netherlands (NL), Austria (AT), Poland (PL), Guidelines:
Portugal (PT), Romania (RO), Slovenia (SI), Slovakia (SK), Finland (FI), Sweden (SE) and United
•User awareness instructions should accompany the device when transferred to other users.
Kingdom (UK). For the warning information of the frequency restriction, please refer to the package
•Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.
or manual section.
• Disposal
Operating Instructions:
•Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To Transmit (Talk), push the Push to
The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that in
Talk (PTT) button. To receive calls (listen), release the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of the time, or
the European Union, all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable
less, is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmit-
batteries) must be taken to designated collection locations at the end of their working life. Do not
ting in terms of measuring for standards compliance.
dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste. Dispose of them according to the laws in
•Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the recommended minimum lateral distan-
your area.
ce away from a properly installed according to installation instructions, externally mounted antenna.
•When operating in front of the face, worn on the body, always place the radio in a Retevis approved
IC Requirements:
clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn accessories is
important because the use of Non-Retevis approved accessories may result in exposure levels,
Licence-exempt radio apparatus This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that
which exceed the IEEE/ICNIRP RF exposure limits.
comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Ope-
ration is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference. Hand-held Mode
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired ope- • Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone (and other parts of the radio including the
ration of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux antenna) at least 2.5 cm (one inch) away from the nose or lips. The antenna should be
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : kept away from the eyes. Keeping the radio at a proper distance is important as RF
(1) appareil
l’ ne doit pas produire de brouillage; exposure decreases with increasing distance from the antenna.
(2) utilisateur
l’ de appareil
l’ doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
Phone Mode
susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
• When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your radio product as you would a wireless telephone.
RF Exposure Information Speak directly into the microphone.
•DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damage the radio and Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
may also cause you to exceed RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inade-
radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this quately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.
radio, and the antenna gain shall not exceed the specified gain by the manufacturer declared.
•DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time, more than 50% of the time can cause Avoid Choking Hazard
RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
•During transmissions, your radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with Small Parts. Not for children under 3
years.
other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn o the radio in areas where signs are
posted to do so.
•DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hos- Turn off your radio power in the following conditions:
pitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
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• Turn off your radio before removing (installing) a battery or accessory or when charging Approved Accessories
battery. • This radio meets the RF exposure guidelines when used with the Retevis accessories
WARNING • Turn off your radio when you are in a potentially hazardous environments: supplied or designated for the product. Use of other accessories may not ensure complian-
Near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, in explosive atmospheres (inflammable ce with the RF exposure guidelines and may violate regulations.
WARNING
gas, dust particles, metallic powders, grain powders, etc.). • For a list of Retevis-approved accessories for your radio model, visit the following website:
• Turn off your radio while taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations. To http://www.Retevis.com
avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts
• Turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so, hospitals or
health care facilities (Pacemakers, Hearing Aids and Other Medical Devices) may be using
equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
• Turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance
with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.
Protect your hearing:
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