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SAMRADIOS S446 User Manual

Manual is about: PMR 446 MHz Portable Radio

Summary of S446

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    Samradios model s446 pmr 446 mhz portable radio user guide.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction thank you for purchasing samradios series business radios. Combined the latest technology along with a sturdy mechanical frame, our radios provide cost-effective communications for the people who need to stay in touch with the working team such as retail stores, restaurants, campuses an...

  • Page 3: Contents

    Contents 1 charpter 1: safety information 1 batteries & chargers warning 1 information on safe operation 5 user safety instructions 6 charpter 2: radio overview 6 package includes 6 s446 at a glance 8 getting started 8 installing the battery pack 8 removing the battery pack 9 installing the belt cli...

  • Page 4

    17 programming software 19 charpter 4: simple troubleshooting 21 charpter 5: specifications 22 charpter 6: use and care 23 charpter 7: attach charts 27 charpter 8: warranty information.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    1 safety information please read this information before using your radio. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, death, and/or damage to your radio, accessories and/or other property. Batteries & chargers warning this equipment contains a lithium-ion battery pack. Do not short-circuit th...

  • Page 6: 3 - Blasting Caps and Areas

    Damage the radio and violate compliance. Do not change or modify the antenna. Do not hold the antenna when the radio is ‘in use’. Holding the antenna reduces talk range and may cause bodily harm. Safety and general use whilst in a vehicle check the laws and regulations regarding the use of two way r...

  • Page 7: 1 - Aircraft

    Exposure to radio frequency energy to assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set out in the above standards always adhere to the following procedures. Transmit and receive procedure: the two-way radio contains ...

  • Page 8: 4 - Other Medical Devices

    When instructed to do so, turn your radio off when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions. 2 - medical devices - pacemakers the advanced medical technology association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (...

  • Page 9: User Safety Instructions

    User safety instructions 1. Never hold the radio so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The radio will perform best if the microphone is 2 – 4 inches (5 – 10 cm) away from the lips and the radio is vertical. 2. Ne...

  • Page 10: Radio Overview

    Radio overview package includes 1pcs s446 radio 1pcs lithium-ion battery pack 1pcs ac adapter 1pcs desktop charger 1pcs belt clip 1pcs user guide s446 at a glance model information model frequency band tx power number of frequencies antenna s446 pmr 446 0.5 w 8 non-removable 6.

  • Page 11: 1 – Antenna

    1 – antenna 2 – audio accessory jack (motorola 2 pin connector) connect compatible audio accessories. 3 – lithium-ion battery pack s446 radio comes equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. This battery should be fully charged before initial use to ensure optimum capacity and performanc...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting started installing the battery pack 1. Turn the radio off. 2. With the top side up on the battery pack, fit the tabs at the bottom of the battery into the slots at the bottom of the radio’s body. 3. Press the top part of the battery towards the radio until a click is heard. Removing the batt...

  • Page 13: Installing The Belt Clip

    1. Turn off the radio. 2. Push down the battery latch and hold it while removing the battery. 3. Pull the battery away from the radio. Installing the belt clip use the 2 supplied screws to screw the belt clip on the radio set. Ac adapter and desktop charger the radio is equipped with 1pcs ac adapter...

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the battery pack to charge the battery pack, place it in the supplied desktop charger. 1. Place the desktop charger on a flat surface. 2. Insert the connector of the ac adapter into the charger port on the back of the desktop charger. 3. Plug the ac adaptor into a power outlet. 4. Insert th...

  • Page 15: Working Status

    To charge only the battery, insert the battery into the charger. The inside surface of the battery is faced the front of the desktop charger, as shown. Align the slots in the battery with the alignment ribs in the desktop charger. Desktop charger led indicators working status led indicator power on ...

  • Page 16: Function Description

    Function description basic operation turn the radio on/off to turn on the radio, rotate on the on/off/volume knob clockwise. The radio plays power up audio and channel number. To turn off the radio, rotate the on/off/volume knob counterclockwise until you hear a ‘click’ sound. Adjusting volume turn ...

  • Page 17: Led Indicators

    Receiving a call and talking 1. Select a channel by rotating the channel selector knob until you reach the desired channel. An audible voice indicates the selected channel. 2. Make sure the ptt button is released and listen for voice activity. 3. The led indicator stays solid green when the radio is...

  • Page 18: Other Operations

    That you do not use the radios closer than 2 meters apart, to avoid interference. Talk range depends on the terrain. It will be affected by concrete structures, heavy foliage and by operating radios indoors or in vehicles. Optimal range occurs in flat, open areas with up to 8 km of coverage. Medium ...

  • Page 19: Scan

    Scan scan allows you to monitor other channels to detect conversations. When the radio detects a transmission, it stops scanning and goes to the active channel. This allows you to listen and talk to people in that channel without having to change channel manually. If there are transmissions on anoth...

  • Page 20: Channel Annunciation

    Hands-free use without accessories/ivox enable ivox mode by pressing the ptt button while turning the radio on. The led indicator will blink double yellow heartbeat. There is a short delay between the time when you start talking and when the radio transmits. Channel annunciation when changing the ch...

  • Page 21: Side Button Lock

    3. Press p2 button while turning the source radio on. Led indicator will blink a yellow heartbeat and source radio is ready for cloning. 4. Connect the target radio using the cloning cable and power on target radio. 5. Short press source radio ptt button to start cloning. Source radio will blink a r...

  • Page 22

    The programming software sps-s446 allows you to program frequencies, ctcss/dcs privacy codes as well as other features such as: vox, vox sensitivity, battery save, time-out timer, microphone gain, call tone, roger beep, reverse burst, busy lock out, etc. More features programmed via the programming ...

  • Page 23: Simple Troubleshooting

    Simple troubleshooting problem possible reasons and potential solutions no power recharge or replace the battery pack; extreme operating temperatures may affect battery life. Hearing other noises or conversation on a channel confirm ctcss/dcs is set; frequency or ctcss/dcs may be in use; change sett...

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    Heavy static or interference radios are too close, they must be at least seven feet apart; radios are too far apart or obstacles are interfering with transmission. Low battery recharge or replace the battery pack; extreme operating temperatures affect battery life. Desktop charger led light does not...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications general frequency range 446.00625 – 446.09375 mhz (8 pmr446 frequencies) channel capacity 16 channels channel bandwidth 12.5 khz operating voltage 7.4 v dc dimensions (h x w x d) 130 x 53 x 32 mm weight with battery 240 g transmitter rf output 0.5 watts frequency stability spurious & ...

  • Page 26: Use and Care

    Use and care 22.

  • Page 27: Attach Charts

    Attach charts the charts provide frequency and privacy code information. They are useful when using them with other brands radios. S446 default channels list channel no. Frequency (mhz) privacy code bandwidth 1 446.00625 67.0 hz 12.5 khz 2 446.01875 67.0 hz 12.5 khz 3 446.03125 67.0 hz 12.5 khz 4 44...

  • Page 28: Dcs Codes

    7 85.4 22 141.3 37 241.8 8 88.5 23 146.2 38 250.3 9 91.5 24 151.4 122* customized 1 10 94.8 25 156.7 123* customized 2 11 97.4 26 162.2 124* customized 3 12 100.0 27 167.9 125* customized 4 13 103.5 28 173.8 126* customized 5 14 107.2 29 179.9 127* customized 6 15 110.9 30 186.2 note: code # 122 – 1...

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    59 d134n 117 d731n 181 d423i 60 d143n 118 d732n 182 d431i 61 d152n 119 d734n 183 d432i 62 d155n 120 d743n 184 d445i 63 d156n 121 d754n 185 d464i 64 d162n 128 d023i 186 d465i 65 d165n 129 d025i 187 d466i 66 d172n 130 d026i 188 d503i 67 d174n 131 d031i 189 d506i 68 d205n 132 d032i 190 d516i 69 d223n 1...

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    94 d432n 158 d223i 216* customized 6 95 d445n 159 d226i 96 d464n 160 d243i note: code # 211 – 216dcs codes could be customized via programming software. 26.

  • Page 31: Warranty Information

    27 warranty information warranty period 2 years from date of purchase. Note: please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase will be required to valid warranty claim. Warranty exclusions this warranty will not apply in relation to: failure to provide a proof of purchase product has been modifie...

  • Page 32: Declaration of Conformity

    Samradios declaration of conformity manufacturer: sam radios ltd. Manufacturer address: daxiamei, nan’an, quanzhou 362331, fujian, china brand: samradios products model: s446 equipment type: pmr 446 mhz license free portable radio compliance: the product consisting of the model numbers as described ...

  • Page 33: Sam Radios Ltd.

    Samradios designed and produced by: sam radios ltd. Daxiamei, nan’an, quanzhou, fujian, 362331, china www.Samradios.Com copyright © 2014 sam radios ltd. All rights reserved. Made in china.