Retevis RT628 Two-Way Radio
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Retevis RT628 Two-Way Radio

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Common Questions

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1

What should I do if my RT628 radio does not turn on?

Ensure that the device is turned off first, then press and hold the Power/On-Off button until the LCD display activates and shows the current channel. If it still doesn’t work, check battery installation and connections.

2

How do I enable VOX (voice-activated) mode on the RT628?

Press the Menu button four times until the (⚙️) symbol and a blinking "1" appear on the LCD. Press the Up button (▲) to set VOX sensitivity to the highest level (3), then press PTT to confirm. The (⚡) symbol will display continuously when VOX is active. Note that VOX operation is not recommended in loud or windy environments.

3

How do I turn on the Retevis RT628?

Press and hold the Power/On-Off button until the LCD display activates and the current channel is shown. A beep will confirm the device is on.

4

How do I change channels on the RT628?

Press the Menu button once so the current channel number blinks on the LCD. Press the Up (▲) or Down (▼) buttons to select the desired channel (1-8), then press the PTT button to confirm the setting.

5

How do I insert batteries into the RT628?

Slide the battery compartment cover downwards, insert the rechargeable batteries according to the indicated orientation, and close the battery compartment cover. Ensure correct polarity to avoid damaging the batteries and device.

6

How do I adjust the volume on the RT628?

Press the Up button (▲) to increase the volume or the Down button (▼) to decrease it. The volume level is indicated by vertical bars on the LCD display.

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Full Manual

13 pages
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Two Way Radio

RT628S

User Manual EN(01~12)

Key Functions

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  • 1. PTT
  • 2.Menu/Power Key
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  • 3.SCAN/UP Key
  • 4.Speaker
  • 5.Accessories/Charging Jack
  • 6.LCD Display
  • 7.Safe Mode Key
  • 8.Call Tone/Key Lock
  • 9.Monitor/DOWN Key
  • 10.Microphone
  • 11.Antenna
  • Display Icon Instructions

    Channel Number Call Tone

    CTCSS/DCS Code

    ![image 1](6819491_images/imageFile1.png)

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    Battery Indicate|![image 3](6819491_images/imageFile3.png)

    Power| |---|---| |![image 4](6819491_images/imageFile4.png)

    Key Lock|![image 5](6819491_images/imageFile5.png)

    Transmitting/Receiving| |![image 6](6819491_images/imageFile6.png)

    Roger Beep|![image 7](6819491_images/imageFile7.png)

    VOX| |![image 8](6819491_images/imageFile8.png)

    Scan| |

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    Battery Installation and Function Your device uses 3 x AA alkaline batteries.

  • 1.Place the back of the device to you, there is a hidden buckle to turn on/off the battery cover.
  • 2.Install 3 x AA alkaline batteries as shown inside of the battery case.
  • 3.Reinstall the battery cover and lock it down, the batteries can be replaced with NI-MH battery.
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    Battery Power Measurement The battery capacity is full, the battery power is high . When the battery displays 1 grid, the device is in low battery mode and makes a low battery warning in the form of the prompt.

    Note: Take out the battery from the radio to save it. The battery may become corrosion by the time and do the forever damage to your device.

  • -Don’t mix the old/new/alkaline/ NI-MH batteries together to use.
  • -Charge the provided NI-MH battery every 3 months when not using the radio.
  • Turn ON/OFF the Device After installing the batteries, the device is turned on and has a prompt. LCD display will briefly display all function icons, then it will display the available channel and CTCSS/DCS. Press the Power key, the radio is turned off.

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    Set Volume

  • -Press UP key to increase the volume.
  • -Press the DOWN key to decrease the volume.
  • -The magnitude of the volume is indicated by the displayed number 1-16. Set Channel
  • 1.Shortly press the Menu key and the current channel flashes.
  • 2.Press the UP key or DOWN key to choose channel number.
  • 3.Press the PTT key to confirm and save channel settings.
  • Communication When communicating, all the devices of the group set the same channel number and CTCSS/DCS code; When you start to communicate, please keep 2-3inch between the device and the mouth. Press the PTT key to talk. When you finish talking, release the PTT key. (Press the key to transmit, release the key to receive).

    Featured Function CTCSS/DCS Code The distribution of the CTCSS/DCS code can decrease the interference between radios, but radios can’t communicate with each other with different CTCSS/DCS codes. To ensure your private communication, each channel has 0-121 CTCSS/DCS codes to be set.

  • 1.Shortly press the NENU/Power key twice or until the CTCSS/DCS code starts to flash.
  • 2.Press the UP key or DOWN key to choose code 0-121 or 121-0.
  • 3.Press the PTT key to save code settings. You can use the procedure to set different CTCSS/DCS codes for each channel. Note: if you want to communicate with the other device without setting CTCSS/DCS codes, you must set your CTCSS/DCS code to 0.
  • ##### TOT

    To prevent accidental transmission or occupying channel for a long time, if you press the PTT key to continuously transmit for 60s, the device will make a continuous warning tone and stop transmitting.

    ##### Key Lock

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    To prevent accidentally changing the setting of the radio, press the CALL/Key Lock for 3s or until the key lock icon is displayed. At this time, you can turn on/off the radio, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, transmit call

    tone and monitor channel. But other functions are locked. To unlock the device, press the CALL/Key Lock for 3s or until the key lock icon is not displayed.

    Scan Channel Use scan to monitor the reeving of the channel or find the people who accidentally change the channel in your group. Press the SCAN key for 3s and the scan icon appears, the radio starts to scan. When detecting the channel activities, you can hear the receiving. To answer, press the PTT key in 5s and the channel will be confirmed.

    Enter the Scan Again If the scan stops on the unwanted channel, shortly press the SCAN key, the scan restores and enters next effective channel scan.

    Set and Send Call Tone Your device can send different call tones to other devices in your group to remind the people you want to communicate. Set Call Tone

  • 1.Press the MENU key until the call tone number flashes.
  • 2.Press the UP key or DOWN key to choose the needed call tone.
  • 3.Press the PTT key to confirm the selected call tone.
  • Send to call tone other devices, the device needs to set the same channel and CTCSS/DCS codes as yours, then press the call tone key to call.

    Note: the call tone is set to 0, all call tones are ineffective. VOX Function The VOX function allows the user to start transmitting towards the microphone without pressing the PTT key.

  • 1. To turn on the VOX function, press the MENU key until the VOX icon appears, and the current setting flashes (OF,1,2,3).
  • 2. Press the UP key or DOWN key to choose OFF or sensitivity level.
  • 3. Press the PTT key to choose the new level.
  • |L3 = High sensitivity|

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    |---| |L2 = Middle sensitivity| |L1 = Low sensitivity| |L0 = Turn off the VOX function|

    ##### Set Dual Standby Channel

  • 1.Press the MENU key until the CH icon appears and the current setting flashes (OF, 1-21).
  • 2.Press the UP key or DOWN key to choose the monitor channel.
  • 3.Press the PTT key to save the dual channel settings.
  • 4.Two channels display alternatively.
  • Check Channel Before Transmitting Your device has 21 channels and they display with the cyclic method. To achieve uninterrupted communication, please don’t communicate on the channel if other people are communicating on that channel. To check channel activities before communication, long press the MON/DOWN key, the channel can be used if you listen to the white noise.

    ##### Set Squelch Level

  • 1.Press the MENU key until the SQL icon appears, and the current level number will flash (1-6).
  • 2.Press the UP key or DOWN key to choose the needed squelch level: 01=high receive sensitivity, 02-05=middle receive sensitivity, 06= low receive sensitivity
  • ##### Set Transmitting Power

  • 1.Press the MENU key until the PR icon appears. The current setting power level flashes (HI or LO).
  • 2.Press the UP key or DOWN key to choose high/low power.
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  • 3.Press the PTT key to save the new setting of the transmitting power and the correspond power icon displays.
  • Set Safe Mode Press the SAFE-M key for 3s until the SF icon appears, the device enters the safe mode. Press the SAFE-M key for 3s again, the device exits the safe mode. Note: in the safe mode, other function can’t be used except the PTT function and volume adjustment.

    ##### CTCSS 38

    |No|Code|No|Code|No|Code|No|Code| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |39|23|49|71|59|134|69|223| |40|25|50|72|60|143|70|226| |41|26|51|73|61|152|71|243| |42|31|52|74|62|155|72|244| |43|32|53|114|63|156|73|245| |44|43|54|115|64|162|74|251| |45|47|55|116|65|165|75|261| |46|51|56|125|66|172|76|263| |47|54|57|131|67|174|77|265| |48|65|58|132|68|205|78|271| |79|306|90|412|101|516|112|662| |80|311|91|413|102|532|113|664| |81|315|92|423|103|546|114|703| |82|331|93|431|104|565|115|712| |83|343|94|432|105|606|116|723| |84|346|95|445|106|612|117|731| |85|351|96|464|107|624|118|732|

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    |86|364|97|465|108|627|119|734| |87|365|98|466|109|631|120|743| |88|371|99|503|110|632|121|754| |89|411|100|506|111|654| | |

    Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.

    ##### Avoid Choking Hazard

    Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.

    ##### Turn off your radio power in the following conditions:

  • •Turn off your radio before removing (installing) a battery or accessory or when charging battery.
  • •Turn off your radio when you are in a potentially hazardous environments: Near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, in explosive atmospheres (inflammable gas, dust particles, metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).
  • •Turn off your radio while taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations. To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts
  • •Turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so, hospitals or health care facilities (Pacemakers, Hearing Aids and Other Medical Devices) may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
  • •Turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.
  • • Use the lowest volume necessary to do your job.
  • • Turn up the volume only if you are in noisy surroundings.
  • • Turn down the volume before adding headset or earpiece.
  • • Limit the amount of time you use headsets or earpieces at high volume.
  • • When using the radio without a headset or earpiece, do not place the radio's speaker directly against your ear
  • • Use careful with the earphone maybe possible excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Note: Exposure to loud noises from any source for extended periods of time may temporarily or permanently affect your hearing. The louder the radio's volume, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected. Hearing damage from loud noise is sometimes undetectable at first and can have a cumulative effect.
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    ##### Protect your hearing:

    WARNING

    WARNING

    Avoid Burns

    Antennas

  • •Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin when the radio is in use, a minor burn can result. Batteries (If appropriate)
  • •When the conductive material such as jewelry, keys or chains touch exposed terminals of the batteries, may complete 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
  • ••BATTERY WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
  • •Store spare batteries securely
  • •If the battery compartment (if applicable) does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children
  • •If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention
  • •Dispose of used batteries immediately and safely Long transmission
  • •When the transceiver is used for long transmissions, the radiator and chassis will become hot.
  • Forbid

  • •Do not use charger outdoors or in moist environments, use only in dry locations/conditions.
  • •Do not disassemble the charger, that may result in risk of electrical shock or fire.
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  • •Do not operate the charger if it has been broken or damaged in any way.
  • •Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. The radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle when the air bag inflates. To reduce risk
  • •Pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
  • •Unplug the charger from the AC outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
  • •Contact Retevis for assistance regarding repairs and service.
  • •The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible
  • •This radio meets the RF exposure guidelines when used with the Retevis accessories supplied or designated for the product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the RF exposure guidelines and may violate regulations.
  • •For a list of Retevis-approved accessories for your radio model, visit the following website: http://www.Retevis.com
  • WARNING

    Safety Operation

    WARNING

    Approved Accessories

    WARNING

    |For downloading further resources: Brochures, Software/Firmware, Manual etc, Pls contact your direct reseller first OR go to website retevis.com and check “support” in the each product link to download it.| |---|

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    Guarantee

    Model Number: Serial Number: Purchasing Date: Dealer: User’s Name: Country: Post Code:

    Telephone: Telephone:

    Address: Email:

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    #### Remarks:

  • 1.This guarantee card should be kept by the user, no replacement if lost.
  • 2.Most new products carry a two-year manufacturer’s warranty from the date of purchase. Further details, pls 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 of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs.
  • 3.If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.
  • Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

    This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

    Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there 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 equipment and receiver.

    —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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    —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

    FCC/ISEDC RF Exposure Requirements: For body-worn operation, this radio has been tested and meets the FCC/ISEDC RF exposure guidelines when used with accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC/ISEDC RF exposure guidelines. Normal Position Hold the transmitter approximately 25 mm from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.

    FCC/ISEDC exigences d'exposition aux RF: Pour une utilisation sur le corps, cette radio a été testée et est conforme aux directives FCC /ISEDC sur l'exposition aux RF lorsqu'elle est utilisée avec les accessoires fournis ou spécifiés avec ce produit. L'utilisation d'autres accessoires peut ne pas garantir la conformité aux directives de la FCC/ISEDC sur l'exposition aux RF. Position normale Tenez l'émetteur à environ 25 mm de votre visage et parlez d'une voix normale, avec l'antenne pointée vers le haut et éloignée.

    This device complies with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canad licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  • (1) this device may not cause interference, and
  • (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d' Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

  • (1) l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et
  • (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
  • Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button.

    To receive calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50 % of the time, or less, is important because this radio gener ates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance).

    Facteur de cycle nominal ne dépassant pas 50% du temps de transmission. Pour envoyer (appel), appuyez sur le bouton Push to talk (PTT). Pour répondre à un appel, relâchez le bouton PTT. Il est important d'émettre 50% ou moins du temps, car une telle radio ne produit une exposition mesurable à l'énergie RF (en termes de mesure de la conformité aux normes) que lorsqu'elle émet.

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