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General Specifications| frequency range | 136~174MHz |
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| number of channels | Max. 128 per radio |
| channel spacing | Wide: 25, 30kHz; Narrow: 12.5, 15kHz |
| battery voltage | 7.5V DC ± 20% |
| antenna impedance | 50Ω |
| channel frequency spread | 38MHz |
Battery| battery life with KNB-24L (1400mAh) | 9 hours |
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| battery life with KNB-25A (1200mAh) | 8 hours |
| battery life with KNB-26N (2000mAh) | 12 hours |
| battery life with KNB-35L (1950mAh) | 11 hours |
Operating Environment| operating temperature range | –22°F~+140°F (–30°C~+60°C) |
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| frequency stability | ± 0.00025% (–22°F~+140°F) |
Receiver| sensitivity (12dB SINAD) Wide | 0.25µV |
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| sensitivity (12dB SINAD) Narrow | 0.28µV |
| selectivity Wide | 70dB |
| selectivity Narrow | 65dB |
| intermodulation distortion Wide | 65dB |
| intermodulation distortion Narrow | 60dB |
| spurious response | 65dB |
| audio output (8Ω impedance) | 500mW with less than 5% distortion |
Transmitter| RF power output HI | 5W |
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| RF power output LO | 1W |
| spurious response | 70dB |
| modulation Wide | 16K0F3E |
| modulation Narrow | 11K0F3E |
| FM hum & noise Wide | 45dB |
| FM hum & noise Narrow | 43dB |
| audio distortion W/N | Less than 5% |
Weight and Dimensions| weight with battery, antenna, and beltclip | 12.0 oz. (340 g) |
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| dimensions with KNB-24L or 35L battery | 56 x 109 x 31.7 mm |
| dimensions with KNB-25A or 26N battery | 56 x 109 x 37.9 mm |
Lists the specific transceiver models included in this manual.
Provides essential legal notices and safety warnings for transceiver operators.
Details the items included in the transceiver package.
Critical safety guidelines for handling and using battery packs.
Instructions for correctly charging the transceiver's battery pack.
Guidelines for charging and storing the Li-ion battery pack.
Describes how Li-ion battery performance and capacity change over time.
Steps to correctly attach the antenna to the transceiver.
Instructions for attaching the belt clip to the transceiver.
How to install the protective cap over unused jacks.
Steps for connecting external speaker and microphone accessories.
Identifies and describes the main buttons, switches, and indicators on the transceiver.
Explains the various icons that appear on the transceiver's display screen.
Instructions for turning the unit on/off and managing the security password.
How to control audio levels and navigate between zones and channels.
Procedures for customizing scan lists by adding or removing channels and zones.
How priority channels are monitored during scanning sequences.
Explains the different automatic channel selection behaviors during scanning.
How sub-audible tones filter unwanted calls on shared channels.
How to customize encode/decode tones for selective calling.
How 5-tone signaling works to open squelch for specific calls.
How to set or edit your transceiver's unique identification number.
Step-by-step guide to initiating a selective call to another station.
Details on transmitting and receiving selective calls using FleetSync.
Explains the composition of Fleet and ID codes for communication.
Instructions for transmitting pre-defined status messages.
How the transceiver handles incoming status messages and caller IDs.
How to access and manage messages stored in the transceiver's memory.
Information on sending and receiving brief text messages.
Information on sending and receiving extended text messages.
Procedures for making DTMF calls by directly inputting numbers.
Guide for saving DTMF numbers and names for quick access.
Procedures for managing connection IDs for calls.
How DTMF codes are used to trigger specific transceiver responses.
Security feature to disable a lost or stolen transceiver remotely.
How to adjust sensitivity for hands-free, voice-activated transmission.
How to initiate an emergency transmission from the transceiver.
A specialized emergency mode for users in hazardous situations.
How to adjust transmission power for range or battery saving.
Enables direct communication without repeaters.
How to listen for weak signals or bypass squelch.
Steps to set the squelch sensitivity to filter background noise.
How to activate the voice scrambling feature for privacy.
How to turn the display backlight on and off.
How to lock the transceiver keys to prevent accidental operation.
How to set up and access frequently used channels.
Limits the duration of continuous transmissions on a channel.
Prevents transmitting on an occupied channel to avoid interference.
Optimizes battery life by reducing power consumption when idle.
Visual representation of the remaining battery power.
Signals used for repeater access and release during transmissions.
