R300 series
To set a call tone:
1. With the radio on, briefly press
until
appears. The
current call tone setting flashes.
2. Press
or
to change and hear the call tone.
3. Press
or to set the new call tone or to continue set up.
To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same
channel as the radio, press
.
Note:
Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.
Hands-Free Use Without Accessories (
)
You can use the iVOX feature to transmit hands-free without
the need for any headset accessories. Once iVOX is turned on,
the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak into
the internal microphone.
1. Press
until
appears on the display. The current
setting On/Off will flash.
2. Press
or
to select On or Off.
3. Press
or
to set or
to continue set up.
Hands-Free Use With Accessories (
)
You can transmit hands-free more reliably with the use of
optional headset accessories. Once VOX is turned on, the radio
detects your voice and transmits when you speak.
1. Turn the radio off and plug the
accessory into the
accessory port.
2. Turn the radio on.
will show on the display.
3. Adjust the volume appropriately by pressing
or
.
Lower the volume before placing the accessory on your
head or in your ear.
4. To turn off, simply remove accessory.
Notes:
• There is a short delay between the time you start talking and
when the radio transmits. There is a short delay before the
transmission is completed.
• The accessory port cover must be tightly in place to
maintain the water tight seal of the radio.
Setting the Sensitivity Level When in VOX or iVOX Mode
Adjusting the radio’s sensitivity level helps minimize the
possibility of unintended noises triggering a transmission and
helps the radio pick up soft voices.
1. Press
until
VOX or iVOX
and the level setting (1 - 3) appear
on the display.
2. Press
or
to select the sensitivity level.
3. Press
or
to set or
to continue set up.
3 = High Sensitivity
for quiet environments
2 = Medium Sensitivity
for most environments
1 = Low Sensitivity
for noisy environments
Note:
When you connect a headset, the radio is automatically
set to the last chosen sensitivity level.
Extended Battery Save Mode
This feature puts the radio into a low power “sleep” mode for
cycle periods of 1, 2, or 3 seconds. The radio will briefly check
for any channel activity after each sleep cycle. The sleep cycle
repeats until a key is pressed or a call is received.
1. Signals received during the sleep period will not be heard
until after the timer period expires. The first 1-3 seconds of
speech can be missed. Do not use (battery save) 1, 2, or 3
settings when immediate response may be required.
2. SCAN, VOX, and iVOX modes are not available with
extended battery save modes. Using SCAN, VOX, or
enabling iVOX will necessarily disable the extended sleep
cycle battery settings.
3. Maximum battery life savings may be achieved only when
usage is primarily in standby mode and very little TX or RX
(talking or listening) use occurs. When RX or TX are often
used, little or no battery life extension will occur.
Vibrate
Vibrate is a vibrating alert that notifies that the radio is
receiving a message. This is useful in noisy environments.
When the alert is on, the radio vibrates once every 30 seconds
when you receive a message on the channel and code you set.
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respective owners.
Channels and Frequencies
CH #
FREQ
(MHz)
CODE
TYPE
CH #
FREQ
(MHz)
CODE
TYPE
1
462.5625
ANY
GMRS
26
462.7125
29
GMRS
2
462.5875
ANY
GMRS
27
462.5500
26
GMRS
3
462.6125
ANY
GMRS
28
462.6000
23
GMRS
4
462.6375
ANY
GMRS
29
462.6500
20
GMRS
5
462.6625
ANY
GMRS
30
462.7000
17
GMRS
6
462.6875
ANY
GMRS
31
462.5875
39
GMRS
7
462.7125
ANY
GMRS
32
462.6375
42
GMRS
8
467.5625
ANY
FRS
33
462.6875
45
GMRS
9
467.5875
ANY
FRS
34
467.5625
48
FRS
10
467.6125
ANY
FRS
35
467.6125
51
FRS
11
467.6375
ANY
FRS
36
467.6625
54
FRS
12
467.6625
ANY
FRS
37
467.7125
57
FRS
13
467.6875
ANY
FRS
38
462.5750
60
GMRS
14
467.7125
ANY
FRS
39
462.6250
63
GMRS
15
462.5500
ANY
GMRS
40
462.6750
66
GMRS
16
462.5750
ANY
GMRS
41
462.7250
69
GMRS
17
462.6000
ANY
GMRS
42
462.5625
14
GMRS
18
462.6250
ANY
GMRS
43
462.6125
11
GMRS
19
462.6500
ANY
GMRS
44
462.6625
8
GMRS
20
462.6750
ANY
GMRS
45
462.7125
5
GMRS
21
462.7000
ANY
GMRS
46
462.5500
2
GMRS
22
462.7250
ANY
GMRS
47
462.6000
37
GMRS
23
462.5625
38
GMRS
48
462.6500
34
GMRS
24
462.6125
35
GMRS
49
462.7000
31
GMRS
25
462.6625
32
GMRS
50
462.5875
40
GMRS
Tone/Code Setting Frequency (Hz)
CODE
CTCSS (Hz)
CODE
CDCSS
(Octal)
CODE
CDCSS
(Octal)
1
67.0
39
023
81
315
2
71.9
40
025
82
331
3
74.4
41
026
83
343
4
77.0
42
031
84
346
5
79.7
43
032
85
351
6
82.5
44
043
86
364
7
85.4
45
047
87
365
8
88.5
46
051
88
371
9
91.5
47
054
89
411
10
94.8
48
065
90
412
11
97.4
49
071
91
413
12
100.0
50
072
92
423
13
103.5
51
073
93
431
14
107.2
52
074
94
432
15
110.9
53
114
95
445
16
114.8
54
115
96
464
17
118.8
55
116
97
465
18
123.0
56
125
98
466
19
127.3
57
131
99
503
20
131.8
58
132
100
506
21
136.5
59
134
101
516
22
141.3
60
143
102
532
23
146.2
61
152
103
546
24
151.4
62
155
104
565
25
156.7
63
156
105
606
26
162.2
64
162
106
612
27
167.9
65
165
107
624
28
173.8
66
172
108
627
29
179.9
67
174
109
631
30
186.2
68
205
110
632
31
192.8
69
223
111
654
32
203.5
70
226
112
662
33
210.7
71
243
113
664
34
218.1
72
244
114
703
35
225.7
73
245
115
712
36
233.6
74
251
116
723
37
241.8
75
261
117
731
38
250.3
76
263
118
732
77
265
119
734
78
271
120
743
79
306
121
754
80
311
Weather Channels and Frequencies
CHANNEL
RX (MHz)
CHANNEL
RX (MHz)
CHANNEL RX (MHz)
WX1
162.550
WX5
162.450
WX9
161.775
WX2
162.400
WX6
162.500
WX10
161.750
WX3
162.475
WX7
162.525
WX11
162.000
WX4
162.425
WX8
161.650
Feature
Description
0
Normal battery save mode
1 sec. extended battery save mode (low setting)
2 sec. extended battery save mode (mid setting)
3 sec. extended battery save mode (max setting)
1
2
3
1. To turn vibrating alerts on, press
until
is displayed.
The current setting will flash.
2. Press
or
to change the setting to On/Off.
3. Press
or
to set or
to continue set up.
Keypad Tones
You may enable or disable the speaker key tones. You will hear
the key tone each time a button is pushed.
1. Press until appears. The current setting On/Off will flash.
2. Press
or
to turn On or Off.
3. Press
or
to confirm or
to continue set up.
Note:
When the key tone feature is off, the following are not
disabled:
• Transmit timeout alert tone
• Call tone
• Low battery alert tone or
• The transmitted talk confirmation tone
Roger Beep Setting
You can set the radio to transmit a unique tone when you finish
transmitting. It is like saying “Roger” or “Over” to let others
know you are finished talking.
1. With the radio on, briefly press
until
appears. The
current setting On/Off flashes.
2. Press
or
to turn On or Off.
3. Press
or
to set the talk confirmation tone or
to
continue set up.
Special Features
Emergency Alert Mode
The Emergency Alert feature can be used to signal members in
your group of your need for urgent help. R300 series radios will
operate in an automatic “hands-free” emergency control mode
for a total of 30 seconds after activating the Emergency Alert.
R300 series radios in your group will automatically advance the
speaker volume to the maximum setting and sound a warbling
alert tone for 8 seconds. The alert tone is emitted from your
own radio speaker and the receiving radios in your group. After
the 8 second alert, any spoken words or incidental sounds at
your end will be transmitted to the group for 22 seconds. For
the 30 second duration of Emergency Alert mode, R300 series
radio controls and buttons will be locked to maximize reception
of the emergency message.
1. Press and hold the Emergency Alert button for 3 seconds.
2. Release the button after the LED Indicator glows red and
the alert tone begins to sound. There is no need to continue
to hold the Emergency Alert button or use PTT for your
message to be transmitted.
3. After the alert tone ends you may speak into the microphone.
Your voice or incidental sounds will be transmitted. The
LED indicator will continue to glow for the duration of the
22 second period.
4. After 30 seconds your radio speaker will emit a Talk
Confirmation Tone and the LED Indicator will extinguish.
Operation then returns to normal two-way mode.
Note: All Olympia R300 series radios are fully compatible with
the Emergency Alert feature. Radio brands other than Olympia
R300 series can receive the emergency alert signal, but may
not respond with adjusted volume settings, locked controls,
or a warbling alert tone. Users of other radio models set to the
same channel and code will hear a steady tone for 8 seconds
followed by the voice transmission for 22 seconds.
Warning: The Emergency Alert feature should only be used in the
event of an actual emergency. Olympia is not responsible if there
is no response to the emergency alert from the receiving group.
LED Flashlight
Press and hold the LED flashlight button to turn and keep the light
on. The switch functions as a momentary control for the light.
Note:
Turn off the flashlight when not in use to conserve
battery power.
Keypad Lock
To avoid accidentally changing the radio settings, a keypad
lock feature may be enabled. When in lock mode, you can only
turn the radio OFF, Receive, Transmit, send a call tone, and use
the monitor function. All other functions are locked.
1. Press
and hold until
icon displays.
2. To unlock the radio, press and hold
until the
icon is
no longer displayed.
Scanning Channels
Use scan to search all 50 channels for transmissions from
unknown parties, to find someone in your group who has
accidentally changed channels, or to quickly find unused
channels for your own use.
There is a priority feature and 2 modes of scanning (basic and
advanced) to make your search more effective. The basic scan
mode uses the channel and code combinations for each of the
50 channels as you have set them (or with the default code
value of 1). The “Advanced Scan” mode will scan all channels
for any and all codes, detect any code in use, and use that
code value temporarily for that channel.
Priority is given to the “home channel,” i.e., the channel (and
code) the radio is set to when you start the scan. This means
the initial channel (and code setting) is scanned more often
than the other channels, and the radio will respond quickly to
any activity occurring on the home channel as a priority.
To start Basic Scanning:
1. Briefly press the
key. The scan will appear in the
display, and the radio will begin to scroll through the
channel and code combinations.
2. When the radio detects channel activity matching the
channel and code combination, it stops scrolling and you
can hear the transmission.
3. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press
or
within five seconds after the end of the transmission.
4. The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five
seconds after the end of any received activity.
5. To stop scanning, briefly press the
key.
To start Advanced Scanning:
Advanced Scanning is only available on channels 1-22.
1. Set the code to “zero” or OFF. (the default code is set at 1)
2. Briefly press the
key. The scan will appear in the
display, and the radio will begin to scroll through the
channels. No codes will filter what is heard.
3. When the radio detects channel activity with ANY code
(or NO code), it stops scrolling and you can hear the
transmission. Any code that may be in use by that party will
be detected and displayed.
4. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press
or
within five seconds of the end of the transmission. The
radio will transmit using the newly detected code.
5. The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five
seconds after the end of any received activity.
6. To stop scanning, briefly press the
key.
Scanning Notes:
1. If you press
or
while the radio is scrolling through
inactive channels, the transmission will be on the “home
channel”. Scanning will resume five seconds after the
end of the transmission. You may press the
key to stop
scanning at any time.
2. If the radio stops on an undesired transmission, you may
immediately resume the scan by briefly pressing
or
.
3. If the radio repeatedly stops on an undesired transmission,
you may temporarily remove that channel from the scan list
by pressing and holding
or
for three seconds. You
may remove more than one channel in this way.
4. To restore the removed channel(s) to the scan list, turn the
radio off and then back on, or exit and re-enter the scanning
mode by pressing
.
5. You cannot remove the home channel from the scan list.
6. In Advanced Scan, the detected code will only be used for
one transmission. You must note the code, exit scan, and set
that detected code on that channel to permanently use the
detected code.
Weather Receiver
This radio can tune in to broadcasts by the United States
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Weather Radio.
You can listen to a weather channel (see “Weather Channels
and Frequencies” table for details) or set the radio to alert
you to emergency weather broadcasts that interrupt routine
broadcasts. When you listen to a weather channel, you cannot
use the radio in scan mode or for two-way communications.
NOAA has transmitters located throughout the United States.
These transmitters broadcast watches, forecasts, and other
information 24 hours a day.
Note:
NOAA weather radio stations are assigned to cover specific
areas and service may be limited. Please check with your local
weather office for frequency and details, or visit www.weather.gov/
nwr in the US to view the appropriate transmitter for your area.
The use of the NOAA logo does not provide an endorsement or
implied endorsement by NOAA’s National Weather Service.
Turning Weather Channel Reception On and Off
1. To turn weather reception on, press and hold
for 3 seconds.
2. To turn off, press
or turn the radio off and then back on.
Setting the Weather Channel Manually
If you know which frequency is correct for your location, refer
to the
Weather Channels and Frequencies
table to manually
set the radio to the appropriate weather channel.
1. After turning weather reception on, press
. The current
channel flashes.
2. Press
or
to select the appropriate channel with good
reception in your area.
3. Press
or
to save the weather channel setting.
Setting the Weather Alert
The radio can be set to respond to NOAA Weather Radio
emergency messages. A special alarm tone sounds an alert
and turns on the weather receiver to give you immediate
weather and emergency information.
1. After turning weather reception on, press
twice. ON or
OFF flashes.
2. Press
or
to select ON to activate. If you activate the
Weather Alert and return to two-way mode,
will display.
3. Press
or
to save the Weather Alert setting.
4. Briefly press
to return to two-way mode.
Package Includes
2 Olympia R300 2-Way radios, an owner’s manual as well as the
following accessories:
• 1 Y-cable with dual micro-USB connectors
• 1 Adaptor (plug)
• 2 NiMH (Rechargeable) Battery Packs
• 2 Belt Clips
• 1 Owner’s Manual
Warranty
Consumer 2-Way Radio Products and Accessories purchased
in the United States.
What Does this Warranty Cover?
Subject to the exclusions contained to the right, Giant
International Ltd. warrants the Olympia branded consumer
2-Way radios that operate via Family Radio Service or General
Mobile Radio Service that it manufactures (“Products”), the
Olympia branded or certified accessories sold for use with
these products that it manufactures to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage
for the period(s) outlined below. This limited warranty is a
consumer’s exclusive remedy, and applies as follows to new
Olympia branded Products and accessories manufactured by
Giant International Ltd., and purchased by consumers in the
United States, which are accompanied by this written warranty:
Products and Accessories
as defined above, unless otherwise
provided for below:
2-Way Radios: Length of Coverage:
Three (3) years from
the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the
product unless otherwise provided for below.
Accessories as defined above: Ninety (90) days
from the date
of purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product.
Products and Accessories that are repaired or replaced: The
balance of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days
from
the date returned to the consumer, whichever is longer.
EXCLUSIONS
Normal Wear and Tear.
Periodic maintenance, repair and
replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are
excluded from coverage.
Batteries.
Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls
below 80% of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are
covered by this limited warranty.
Abuse & Misuse.
Defects or damage that result from: (a)
improper operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or
neglect, such as physical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to
the surface of the product resulting from misuse; (b) exposure
to extreme heat and cold; (c) exposure beyond the IP ratings
to liquid, water, rain, sand, dirt, dust, food, or the like, when
the battery door or accessory port seals are not closed; (d)
use of the Products or Accessories for business purposes or
subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or
conditions; or (e) other acts which are not the fault of Giant
International Ltd., are excluded from coverage.
Use of Non-Olympia branded Products and Accessories.
Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-Olympia
branded or certified Products, Accessories, or other peripheral
equipment are excluded from coverage.
Unauthorized Service or Modification.
Defects or damages
resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation,
maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by
someone other than Giant International Ltd. or its authorized
service centers, are excluded from coverage.
Altered Products.
Products or Accessories with (a) serial
numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered
or obliterated; (b) broken seals or that show evidence of
tampering; (c) mismatched board serial numbers; or (d)
nonconforming or non-Olympia branded housings, or parts, are
excluded from coverage.
Who is covered?
This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser,
and is not transferable.
What will GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. do?
GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD., at its option, will at no charge
repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products
or Accessories that does not conform to this warranty.
We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/
pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information?
To obtain service, information or to obtain a Return
Authorization (RMA) #, please call:
USA Two-Way Radios
1-866-537-0384
[email protected]
You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products or
Accessories at your expense, to a GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include:
(a) A copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable
proof of purchase
(b) A written description of the problem
(c) RMA #
(d) Your address and telephone number
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LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR,
REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
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OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL
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SHALL GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. BE LIABLE, WHETHER
IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR
DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF
THE PRODUCT OR ACCESSORY, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF
ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF
BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR OTHER FINANCIAL
LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
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ACCESSORIES TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY
BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation
on the length of an implied warranty, so the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
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