25 Instructions for Setting-up the UHF-Handy LPD
UHF-Handy LCD Display
A
- Shows the walkie-talkie
symbol when transmit is manual (by pressing the PTT key) or a microphone if
transmit is voice operated (VOX mode).
Should show the walkie-talkie symbol when set correctly.
B
- Shows
P
when set to PMR band (448 MHz) or
L
when set to LPD band (433 MHz).
Should show
L
when
set correctly.
C
- Shows a key if the keypad is locked.
D
- Battery state.
E
- Shows
T
when transmitting, or
R
when receiving.
Should show
R
when the vario is switched on.
F
- Channel number.
Should show the channel the vario has been configured to when set correctly.
G
- Squelch Code Number.
Should be blank when set correctly.
UHF-Handy Buttons
Left Green Arrow
button
Select volume adjust
Up & Down Black
Arrow buttons
Increase or decrease volume, move to above or
below menu option.
Right Red button
Confirm sound level, select menu option.
PTT button
Transmit.
Call button
Sound bell on other LPDs set to same
configuration.
Battery Installation
Loosen the belt clip screw, remove the cover, and fit four 1.5V AAA disposable batteries. Four AAA size
NiMH or NiCd cells can also be used.
Switching On & Off
To switch the unit on press the right hand red button for 3 seconds. To switch the unit off press the right
hand red button again for 3 seconds.
Setting Band and Operation Mode
The UHF-Handy is a general purpose walkie-talkie that can transmit and receive on two bands. In order to
work with the WSTech Classic Sound 139-Channel Variometer it has to be setup to use the LPD band, use
the same channel as the variometer has been set to, and squelch must be switched off. These settings only
need to be made once, and can be done as below:
1. Switch the unit on.
2. Press Up arrow key till
CH
is displayed, and select with the red key on the right.