Bonso BS004 Instruction Manual Download Page 2

Document Number

ENG_TEL_A002 

Bonso Group

 

Rev #

 

00 

Title : BS004 APPROVAL DOCUMENTS

 

 

Application : 

FCC APPROVAL

 

Release Date : 

12 May 2005

 Page 

28 of 39

 

 

Owner’s Manual

 

For Model BS004 FRS/GMRS Radio 

 

 

FEATURES 

 22 Channels 

  38 CTCSS Tone Codes 

 LCD Backlighting 

  Squelch Tail Clearance 

 Paging/Call 

 Scan 

 VOX 

 Roger Beep 

 Baby monitor 

 Monitor 

 Dual Watch 

 Priority Channel Appointment 

 Manner Mode 

  Low Battery Indicator 

 

 

Use and Care 

 

1. 

Do not

 use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio. 

2. 

Do not

 immerse the radio in water. 

3. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio 

4. Dry the radio with dry lint-free cloth should it get wet. 

5. 

Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term storage.

 

 

 

Introduction 

The BS004 represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designed for Family Radio 

Service operation, this compact package is big in performance. It is a quality piece of electronic 

equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest components. The circuitry is all solid-state and mounted 

on a rugged printed circuit board. The BS004 is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. 

 

Summary of Contents for BS004

Page 1: ...Document Number ENG_TEL_A002 Bonso Group Rev 00 Title BS004 APPROVAL DOCUMENTS Application FCC APPROVAL Release Date 12 May 2005 Page 27 of 39 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... solutions to clean the radio 2 Do not immerse the radio in water 3 Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio 4 Dry the radio with dry lint free cloth should it get wet 5 Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long term storage Introduction The BS004 represents the state of the art in high tech engineering Designed for Family Radio Service operation this compact package is big in perfor...

Page 3: ...alk on the Radio Send a Call Tone Save a setting Use to Scan for active channels Lock the keypad Microphone Use to Turn On Off the Radio Enter Exit the menu Use to Increase the volume Scroll through the menu Use to Decrease the volume Scroll through the menu Low Battery Indicator Key Pad Lock Icon Transmit TX Icon Receive RX Icon Channel Indicator Manner mode Icon CTCSS Tone Code Indicator Dual Wa...

Page 4: ...sliding it up from the unit Note Batteries are not included Charging the batteries Optional NiMH battery Only The BS004 is equipped to allow using a rechargeable NiMH battery which can be recharged by a Adaptor not included Batteries must be charged when the low battery icon flashes on the display Note 1 Only use batteries indicated in the manual 2 Do not attempt to charge Alkaline batteries or an...

Page 5: ...ess the button repeatedly until the CA appears on the display 2 Press the and buttons to selection the call sound An 1 2 or 3 will appear on the display during setting 3 To exit the Menu press PTT button SCAN The BS004 can scan all of the 22 channels to observe for any activity To enter the scan mode 1 Press the button for one second 2 Press the button again to exit the scan mode Your radio will r...

Page 6: ...ed sub channel for use 01 38 3 Press the PTT button to save the new sub channel The CTCSS mode can be turned off by selecting the 00 icon as the setting Note To communicate with other FRS GMRS units they must be switched to the same channel and CTCSS sub code To communicate with other FRS GMRS units that do not have sub codes switch your unit to the same channel with the sub code set to 00 The CTC...

Page 7: ...will appear on the display during setting 3 To exit the Menu press PTT button TX Power Hi Low To select the TX Power Hi or Low 1 Press the button repeatedly until the Po appears on the display 2 Press the and buttons to set the priority channel An Hi or Lo will appear on the display during setting 3 Press the PTT button to save the priority channel Manner Mode In the silent place if the call recei...

Page 8: ...ill appear on the display during setting 3 Press the PTT button to save the priority channel Monitor Mode To enable the monitor mode press the button for 2 seconds To exit the this mode press PTT button or press the button for 2 seconds Backlight Display The BS004 s LCD backlight display automatically lights up for 5 seconds with the press the button Belt Clip To install the belt clip Slide the cl...

Page 9: ... Radio might need to be reset Turn power off then on Display is dim Reposition or replace batteries Charger not functioning Contacts on the bottom of the radio may require cleaning Ensure the outlet the charger is plugged into is functioning properly Check that the batteries are installed in the radio properly Technical Specification A Specification Channels 22 Channels Operating Frequency UHF 462...

Page 10: ...20 462 6750 10 467 6125 21 462 7000 11 467 6375 22 462 7250 Note 1 Channels 1 thru 14 transmit on FRS frequencies 2 Channels 15 thru 22 transmit on GMRS frequencies Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies in Hz CTCSS Freq Hz CTCSS Freq Hz CTCSS Freq Hz 1 67 0 14 107 2 27 167 9 2 71 9 15 110 9 28 173 8 3 74 4 16 114 8 29 179 9 4 77 0 17 118 8 30 186 2 5 79 7 18 123 0 31 192 8 6 82 5 1...

Page 11: ...OSURE GUIDELINES USE THE MANUFACTURER SUPPLIED ANTENNA ONLY UNAUTHORIZED ANTENNAS MODIFICATIONS OR ATTACHMENTS COULD DAMAGE THE TRANSMITTER AND MAY VIOLATE FCC REGULATIONS TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCC S RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER AT LEAST 1 INCH 2 5 CENTIMETERS FROM YOUR FACE AND SPEAK IN A NORMAL VOICE WITH THE ANTENNA POINTED UP AND AWAY GMRS LICENSE USE OF GMRS RADIOS WI...

Page 12: ...is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the e...

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