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Common troubleshooting:

Trouble

Solution

Smaller or 

louder voice

Confirm that the channels on both sides are the 

same

Confirm that the ptt button on the headset is 

completely released when receiving

Obstacle, indoor or in-car use may interfere with 

the call, please change your location

External interference is too large, please increase

the squelch level

Please pay attention to the volume adjustment

Limited call 

range  

1. Building groups, wood, etc. will narrow the call 

    range and check if the line of sight is wide. 

    Please change your location.

2. The walkie-talkie is worn on the body, such as a

    pocket or upstairs to reduce the range of calls,

    please change the position of the walkie-talkie

Confirm that the ptt button is fully pressed or the 

battery is low when transmitting, limiting the 

emission

Not transmitting

Not receiving

Hearing other 

during the call 

(Call or noise) 

The battery is low and needs to be charged before

use.

Not turning on 

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RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AND PRODUCT SAFETY GUIDE

FOR PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIOS

This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency

(RF) spectrum to provide communications between two or more users 

over a distance. RF energy, which when used improperly, can cause 

biological damage. 

All Retevis two-way radios are designed, manufactured, and tested to 

ensure they meet government-established RF exposure levels. In addition,

manufacturers also recommend specific operating instructions to users 

of two-way radios. These instructions are important because they inform 

users about RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on how 

to control it.

Please refer to the following websites for more information on what RF 

energy exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure compliance 

with established RF exposure limits:http://www.who.int/en/

Local Government Regulations

When two-way radios are used as a consequence of employment, the 

Local Government Regulations requires users to be fully aware of and 

able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements. Expo-

sure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a product label directing

users to specific user awareness information. Your Retevis two-way 

radio has a RF Exposure Product Label. Also, your Retevis user manual,

or separate safety booklet includes information and operating instructions

required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance

requirements.

Radio License

Governments keep the radios in classification, business two-way radios

operate on radio frequencies that are regulated by the local radio mana-

gement departments (FCC, ISED, OFCOM, ANFR, BFTK, Bundesnetz-

agentur...).To transmit on these frequencies, you are required to have a 

license issued by them. The detailed classification and the use of your 

two radios, please contact the local government radio management 

departments.

Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distrib-

uted is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.

Before using this radio, read this guide which contains 

important operating instructions for safe usage and RF

energy awareness and control for compliance with 

applicable standards and regulations.

ATTENTION!

Summary of Contents for RT42

Page 1: ...Add 7 F 13 C Zhonghaixin Science Technology Park No 12 Ganli 6th Road Jihua Street Longgang District Shenzhen China Web www retevis com E mail kam retevis com Facebook facebook com retevis Shenzhen Retevis Technology Co Ltd ...

Page 2: ...Do not use harsh chemicals detergents or strong detergents to clean the walkie talkie 7 If you find that the walkie talkie emits odor or smoke immediately place the walkie talkie on the open space to avoid injury and contact the dealer in time 8 Do not use the unit in a location that is flammable explosive or other places prohibited to use the transceiver 9 In order to get the best call performanc...

Page 3: ...number of cells the more electricity It lit when the unit is in the intercom mode It lit when FM radio receives It indicates when the unit is locked Channel Walkie talkies parts description In standby mode short press to enter channel adjustment mode long press to enter volume adjustment mode In standby mode short press to enter exit the radio mode long press to enter the button to lock open No 1 ...

Page 4: ...nel 3 Long press button the v shows on the screen and the volume flashes Short press button to adjust volume Short press FM button the icon flashes and the unit enter the radio mode 1 Short press the button to enter the search station the radio icon flashes to indicate that the station is in the searching and the radio icon flashes to stop when it receives the station 2 Long press button the volum...

Page 5: ...te code 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 DCS code 023D 025D 026D 031D 032D 036D 043D 047D 051D 053D 054D 065D 071D 072D 073D 074D 114D 115D 116D 122D 125D 131D 132D 134D 143D 145D 152D 155D 156D 162D 165D 172D 174D 205D 212D Mute code 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112...

Page 6: ...re important because they inform users about RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it Please refer to the following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits http www who int en Local Government Regulations When two way radios are used as a consequence of employm...

Page 7: ... and the WEEE Directive 2012 19 EU the full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address www retevis com Restriction Information This product can be used in EU countries and regions including Belgium BE Bulgaria BG Czech Republic CZ Denmark DK Germany DE 10 11 Estonia EE Ireland IE Greece EL Spain ES France FR Croatia HR Italy IT Cyprus CY Latvia LV Lithu...

Page 8: ...ton Transmitting 50 of the time or less is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting in terms of measuring for standards compliance Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the recom mended minimum lateral distance away from a properly installed 12 13 according to installation instructions externally mounted antenna When operating ...

Page 9: ...an electrical circuit short circuit the battery and become hot to cause bodily injury such as burns Exercise care in handling any battery particularly when placing it inside a pocket purse or other container with metal objects Long transmission When the transceiver is used for long transmissions the radiator and chassis will become hot Safety Operation Forbid Do not use charger outdoors or in mois...

Page 10: ...ls read http www retevis com after sale 3 The user can get warranty and after sales service as below Contact the seller where you buy Products Repaired by Our Local Repair Center 4 For warranty service you will need to provide a receipt proof of purchase from the actual seller for verification Exclusions from Warranty Coverage 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse ...

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