Blackbox™ Bantam® Radio User Manual
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1. power the radio uses less current thus the battery operating time is prolonged High power is SW and low power is 1W You can select Power Select in Channel Information menu to set the power as high low power of each channel separately 16 www blackboxradios com Monitor This function can be set as Top Key Side Key 2 Side Key 1 using the programming software on the Key Settings Menu For operation press the programmed key to hear a weak signal and to help you adjust the volume when no signal is received Press the key again to cancel monitor Sound Encrypt Voice Encryption When this function is programmed the transmit sound is encrypted The other side needs to decrypt the transmission Otherwise the sound received is noise or unintelligible audio 1 This function can be set as Top Key Side Key 2 Side Key 1 using the programming software on the Key Settings Menu 2 Press the programmed key and the radio will announce Voice Encrypt Press again to disable and the radio will announce Voice Encrypt Off 3 You can turn this function on off on the Optional Feature menu at the Sound of Encryption Check the box to turn on the function and uncheck the box to turn off the function Whisper With this function you can be clearly heard even if you speak into the radio with a very low voice 1 This function can be set as Top Key Side Key 2 Side Key 1 usi2. 1 means the battery power is lower than the minimum normal operating power capacity and should be replaced soon Power Protection During use or maintenance transmission is prohibited if the power source is improper or the working voltage is higher or lower than normal working voltage If the work voltage is lower than 6 2v or higher than 9 5v transmission is disabled 22 www blackboxradios com Specification General Frequency Range 400 470MHz VHF 136 174MHz Channel Capacity 16 15 5 Channel Spacing 25 0kHz 12 5kHz Frequency Stability 2 5PPM Operating Temperature 25 55 C Antenna Impendence 500 Li ion Battery 1500mAh Operating Voltage 7 5 Dimension WxHxD 2 3 3 75 x 1 34 or 59mm x 96mm x 34mm Weight with antenna amp battery 6 98 oz or 198g Transmitter RF Power H L UHF 4W 2W 5W 2W Receiver Audio Distortion lt 5 Reference Sensitivity 0 15uV 0 18uV Adjacent Channel Selectivity 65dB 55dB Intermediation Reject Ratio 55dB Audio Power Output Maximum gt 0 6W www blackboxradios com Appendix Technical Terms 24 Name Description CTCSS CDCSS is a kind of signaling attached to audio signal If the CTCSS CDCSS CTCSS CDCSS of the transmitter is the same as that of the Receiver the speaker is unmuted and sound comes out Otherwise sound can not come out Monitor This function e
3. Battery 1 Charger w adaptor 1 Adaptor 1 Belt Clip 1 Strap 1 Warranty Card 1 Note For frequency band of antenna please refer to the label on the bottom of the antenna Optional accessories are available to meet your requirements Use genuine Blackbox Bantam accessories to ensure clear communication and outstanding performance www blackboxradios com Get Acquainted Battery Information Applicable Battery Model Please charge with Blackbox Bantam branded battery charger Charging with other types of battery chargers may cause explosion personal injury or damage to the radio Note 1 Do not short circuit the battery terminals or dispose of the battery in a fire Do not disassemble the battery casing 2 Charging should be done between 0 C 45 C If temperature is outside this range the battery may not charge fully Please turn off the radio before charging Do not unplug the adapter or remove the battery during charging This will interfere with the charging process When the battery power is consumed quickly even after a full charge please replace with a new battery Do not charge when the battery or radio are wet Dry it with a cloth to avoid possible electrical shock Warning Please prevent any metal conductors such as jewelry or keys from contacting the battery electrodes Use precaution when placing the battery into a pocket wallet or any metal cont
4. The default setting is off G Channel Selector Choose channel and the channel annunciation is available if the voice prompt is on Power Switch Volume Control This knob is to turn on off the radio and adjust volume Rotate the knob clockwise until a click sounds to turn on the radio Rotate it further to adjust the volume Rotate the knob counter clockwise until a click sounds to turn off the radio G LED Indicator The LED indicator glows red during transmitting glows green during receiving flashes red when the battery power is insufficient flashes green during scanning Strap Hole The hole is to fasten the strap PTT Push To Talk Key To transmit press down the PTT key and speak into the microphone release it to receive Side Key 2 Programmable Key The default setting is monitor www blackboxradios com 11 Over View continued Side Key 1 Programmable Key The default setting is off MIC SP Jack Data Port To connect the earphone microphone or programming cable O Speaker Output voice 3 Microphone Input voice 3 Belt Clip The radio is easy to carry for you can clip it on your belt 3 Li ion Battery 12 www blackboxradios com Basic Operation Volume Adjustment Turning the Radio ON OFF After the radio is turned on rotate the Power Switch Volume Control knob to adjust volume Rotate the Power Switch Volume Control knob clockwise until a click sounds to turn on the radio At the s
5. ainer www blackboxradios com 5 Precautions in Charging Charging Steps Please charge as follows 1 Connect the adapter with the charger 2 Plug the adapter into an A C outlet 3 The charger is ready for charging if the indicator LED lights red for one second and turns off If the indicator LED is flashing the charger is not ready 4 Place the battery into the charger aligning the battery slots with the charger guide rails 5 The indicator LED lights red when charging If the battery capacity is too low the indicator LED flashes red The battery first trickle charges and turns to normal charging automatically 6 The battery is fully charged when the battery LED light is green The charger stops charging automatically Please charge the battery before initial use or after extended storage Please change or charge the battery if the power is low If the battery power is consumed quickly even after a normal charge the battery life is finished Please replace with a new battery pack Do not charge the battery with the radio power on 6 www blackboxradios com Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery Removing of Battery Match the two grooves of the battery with the Before removing make sure the radio is turned off corresponding guides on the back of the radio Make Then push downwards on the battery latch sure the battery is flat against and parallel to the alum
6. aler for programming 2 Turn off the radio and connect it to the PC with the programming cable see figure on the right 3 Run the programming software then turn on the radio Press Read button and change the parameter data as needed 4 Press the Write button to change parameters in the radio 5 For parameter setting and operation please refer to the help documents of the software www blackboxradios com Programming Cable optional Programmable Key Settings Key Setting menu The default setting is as follows The default long press duration is 2 seconds Top Key orange key long press off Top Key orange key short press off Side Key 2 long press off Side Key 2 short press monitor Side Key 1 long press off Side Key 1 short press off You can change the function settings to a function key s long and short presses using the programming software on the Key Settings Menu The keys can be set as off monitor monitor momentarily sound of encrypt alarm electricity demand whisper VOX or power Battery Power electricity demand With this function the radio will report the battery power by audible indication Power High Power Middle Power Low and Please Charge Battery High Low Power Switching power You can set the power setting of each channel separately according to your work environment to maximize the use of battery power When set at low
7. ame time a voice indication of the current channel is heard Rotate the Power Switch Volume Control knob counter clockwise until a click sounds to turn off the radio Tip you can listen to background noise in monitor mode and adjust the volume www blackboxradios com 13 Channel Selecting Rotate the channel to choose your desired channel from 1 16 channels You can select the channel according to the number or symbol mark at the bottom of the knob Also you can operate according to channel annunciation 14 Make a Call To make a call hold down the PTT key and speak into the microphone with normal voice Please keep the microphone 2 inches away from your mouth Tip 1 Hold down the PTT button and the LED indicator glows red the radio begins to transmit 2 If the LED indicator flashes red the battery power is insufficient The radio can not transmit when the battery power is not enough for normal operation Receive a Call Release the PTT button the radio begins to receive You can hear the other voice if you receive a call on your current work channel If call signal is too weak or you set very high squelch level you can not hear the call www blackboxradios com Auxiliary Functions Auxiliary Functions need to be set through PC software or contact your dealer for programming PC Programming 1 Visit blackboxradios com to download the Bantam programming software you can also contact your de
8. bleckb x User Manual for Blackbox Bantam Series so 27454095 Ea P d C 2 P a per arduis a MC gt DILITHLY El qmdnoaB 10 suom 404 ajquzjuicien ispuuey 23101 MOOT ON bauiDu INVI IdINOO QNVEMOHHVN vE LXH GZEXM Suoisuaui e 39 9 9 y peBBng 29 04 a qeziuo3snz sbaJ4 ejqeuiuieuBoJg JaBJey Auaqqeg uoj yyw 0061 Buiuueog 338 y 338 sjauuey 9 Contents Safety Maer 3 Unpack and Check 4 Getting Aquainted Battery Information Antenna Information Belt Clip Information Earphone Microphone Information 9 Strap Information sss sss ss 9 Radio Overview e 10 12 Basic 13 Turn OU Orionis Adjust Volume Select Channel Make Call Receive Calli eei acm Auxiliary Functions 15 PC Programming eerie 15 Programmable Key Settings 16 18 Other Function Settings 19 22 Specificatii sssini 23 Technical Terms www blackboxradios com Safety Please read the warnings below Failure to obey these warnings may cause danger or vi
9. d an emergency alert after received emergency signal PTT ID With this function on the radio will send an ID code when pressing or releasing the PTT key allowing another radio and management control centers to identify it www blackboxradios com Warranty and Return Policy 2013 If there are any Defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service items will be repaired or replaced free of charge for 3 Years from date code on product Simply contact your salesperson for repair or replacement Blackbox Radios warrants all products against manufacturer s defects as long as the product is still under warranty The forgoing warranty is limited and is not applicable to i normal wear and tear ii defects or damage caused by misuse accident including without limitation collision fire and the spillage of food or liquid neglect abuse alteration unusual stress modification improper or unauthorized repair installation alteration wiring or testing improper storage use in an unapproved device or if the serial number has been removed iii use not in accordance with the documentation and iv damage caused by the equipment with which the product is used Visible physical damage invalidates warranty Incomplete product kits will not be accepted for replacement or repair Shipment errors must be reported within 3 days of receipt of goods in order to get replacements Blackbox Radios does not accept returns on custom ord
10. dio will check all channels that have the Scan set to YES The radio automatically stops at the channel on which a signal is received You can enable through Scan Information item on the Optional Feature menu 1 Scan Type Selecting off CH16 is a normal operating channel Selecting Carrier Operate when rotate the channel selector to 16th channel the radio will start scanning 2 Dropout Delay Time The Dropout Delay Time is the time from the end of a received call to the time scanning automatically resumes Setting range is 0 5 64 5s The default setting of this item is 3 5s 3 TX Dwell Time TX Dwell Time is the time from the end of transmission to the time scanning automatically resumes Setting range is 0 5 64 5s The default setting of this item is 3 5s Squelch Set squelch level to decide how strong a received signal needs to be to unmute the speaker The lower the squelch level the weaker the received transition needs to be to unmute the speaker The default setting of this function is Level 4 You can set through Squelch Level option in Optional Feature menu Setting range is 0 9 Selecting 0 causes the squelch to be open The higher the squelch level the harder to open the squelch Time Out Timer TOT Time out timer is used to prevent someone from using the same channel for a long time At the same time to avoid radio damage caused by extended continuous transmission If the transmission exce
11. eds the preset time transmission will be inhibited and an alert tone will sound To stop the alert tone release the PTT key Press PTT key again and transmission is enabled The default setting of this function is 180s You can set through Time Out Timer item on Optional Feature menu The maximum time is 5 minutes www blackboxradios com 21 25KHz 12 5KHz Wide band Narrow bad The default setting is 25K Hz You can decide whether the channel works as 25K Hz or 12 5KHz through W N item in Channel Information menu CTSS CDCSS CTSS CDCSS is a sub audio signal mainly used to avoid unwanted conversations on the same channel With CTSS CDCSS set you can only hear conversations with matched CTSS CDCSS within effective signal range Without CTSS CDCSS you will receive all conversations on the same channel within effective signal range You can preset CTSS CDCSS signaling through CTC DCS ENC item in Channel Information menu or by your local dealer Invalid Channel Indication Tf current operating channel is an invalid channel the radio will send continuous Dududu as an alert tone which means the current channel is unable to transmit or receive Battery Power Indication This function enables you know the residual battery power at any time and place Turn on the radio and LED will indicate the residual battery power L1 L2 L3 and L4 by flash times 1 2 3 and 4 L4 means the battery power is full L
12. ers All custom orders are final Items may only be returned for credit if they are unused in original packaging and purchased within the last thirty 30 days There will be a 20 restocking fee to ALL items returned for credit that meet the above stipulations Blackbox Radios does not issue refunds and we reserve the right to not issue credits Non Warranty Repairs Blackbox Radios standard labor rate is 60 00 an hour with a minimum requirement of thirty minutes This does not apply to excessive damage i e water damaged units If an excessively damaged unit is deemed repairable the fee may be up to 85 00 per unit The cost of parts varies and is in addition to the labor chargers Radio Programming fees are set at 5 00 per unit All goods repaired will require a signature of authorization to do the repair RETURN TO CUSTOMER RTC ITEMS Items returned that are deemed manufacturers defect have the date code missing or are not within the proper warranty time period may be repaired with a labor fee at the sole discretion of Blackbox Radios Items deemed RTC are not covered under Blackbox Radios warranty policy and the customer will be responsible for paying the shipping costs to return the products back to the customer If the customer does not want to receive the RTC items and pay the shipping costs Blackbox Radios will dispose of the products By returning a product for repair the owner grants Blackbox Radios permission to o
13. inum chassis PA SSS TLE Then push the battery along the guide until the battery latch locks www blackboxradios com Attaching Removing the Antenna Attaching the Antenna Figure 1 Screw the antenna into the connector at the top of the radio by holding the bottom of the antenna and turning it clockwise until secure Removing the Antenna Figure 2 Rotate the antenna counter clockwise by holding the bottom of antenna Figure 2 Attaching Removing Belt Clip Attaching Belt Clip Figure 3 Align the screw eyelets of the belt clip with those on the rear of radio and fasten the belp clip with enclosed screws Removing Belt Clip Figure 4 Loosen the screws to remove the belt clip Figure 3 Figure 4 www blackboxradios com Attaching External Earphone Microphone Attaching the Strap 1 Open the Earphone Microphone jack cover There is Thread the strap into the hole at the back of the radio no need to remove it Figure 5 and fasten it 2 Insert the Earphone Microphone into the Earphone Microphone jack Figure 6 Figure 5 Figure 6 www blackboxradios com Radio Overview 7 O mO www blackboxradios com D Antenna Antenna with helical plug is used to transmit and receive signals Top Key Programmable Key
14. l Feature menu DTMF Speed digit s Setting Range is 4 15 Default is 6 First Digit Time ms Setting Range is 0 100ms Default is Oms First Digit Delay ms Setting Range is 100 1000ms Default is 100ms Lock Check When this Function is set as Check the radio will sound a continuous Beep when the PLL overclocks or is unable to work normally When this item is set as Off the radio will not make lock check of PLL Busy Channel Lock This function prevents the radios from transmitting while another radio is transmitting on the same frequency or on the same frequency with the same CTCSS CDCSS tone Pressing PTT key while the channel is in use the radio will generate alert tone and transmission is prohibited Release PTT key to stop the alert tone When channel is not in use press PTT key again and transmission is enabled 1 Using the programming software in the Channel Information menu you can set this function in the Busy Lock column of each channel separately OFF the function is disabled Carrier the radio will not transmit if signal on the current frequency is being received QT DOQT the radio will not transmit if signal on the current frequency with the same CTCSS CDCSS tone is being received 20 www blackboxradios com Scan The default setting of this function is off When this function is enabled rotate channel selector knob to 16th channel The LED flashes green and the ra
15. nables you to hear all calls even with unmatched CTCSS CDCSS Scan A way to hear conversations on all channels BCL Busy Channel Lockout When this channel is in use by others your radio is prohibited from transmitting on the channel to avoid interference Wired Clone This is a way to clone parameters from one radio to another one TOT Time out timer is used to prevent someone from using the same channel for a long time At the same time to avoid radio damage by continuously transmitting for long time This is to solve problems of talk quality and noise Squelch suppress the background Squelch noise and keep the radio quiet when no signal is received Squelch mutes the radio when no signal is received Turn on the Squelch and you will hear the sound from the speaker Noise strength is inversely proportional with signal stregth The stronger the Squelch Level signal the weaker the noise is The noise is divided to several levels according to its strength The user can select the level to suit the working environment VOX Voice Operated eXchange VOX enables the user to speak into the radio without pressing PTT key and the sound is transmitted Whisper With whisper function on and the radio equipped with earphone you can speak into the microphone quietly and your voice can still be clearly heard Alarm Emergency Alert This function enables the user to send an emergency alert to other users on the same channel Other radios on the same channel will soun
16. nction VOX With VOX you can directly speak into the microphone without holding down the PTT key The LED glows red and your voice will be transmitted When operating in Whisper VOX mode using earphones the radio beeps when VOX is enabled 1 This function can be set as Top Key Side Key 2 Side Key 1 using the programming software on the Key Settings Menu 2 Press the programmed key and the radio will announce VOX On Press again to disable and the radio will announce VOX Off 3 To set the voice control sensitivity of the VOX the VOX level can be set as 1 2 or 3 1 is the most sensitive 3 is the least sensitive 4 Whisper VOX using earphones Check the box to enable the function and uncheck the box to disable the function 5 VOX function Check the box to enable the function and uncheck the box to disable the function During the VOX operation press the PTT key to cancel the VOX function Turn off and then turn on the radio to re enable the VOX function Note Checking both Whisper VOX and VOX Function the VOX is disabled 18 www blackboxradios com Other Function Settings Voice Prompts The default setting for this function is voice prompts in English You can know the current channel through voice prompts 1 In the Voice Beep Tone in Optional Feature menu you can set the prompts as OFF English Tone 2 Channel Annunciation The radio will report the current channel
17. ng the programming software on the Key Settings Menu 2 Press the programmed key and the radio will announce Whisper On Press again to disable and the radio will announce Whisper Off 3 To set the microphone receiving volume level the Whisper level can be set as 1 2 or 3 1 is the most sensitive 3 is the least sensitive 4 You can turn this function on off on the Optional Feature menu at the Whisper Function Check the box to turn on the function and uncheck the box to turn off the function www blackboxradios com 17 Alarm With this function programmed the radio alarm sounds and the LED glows red At the same time it sends an emergency signal to other Bantam radios on the same channel and the receiving radio will sound an alarm tone 1 This function can be set as Top Key Side Key 2 Side Key 1 using the programming software on the Key Settings Menu 2 To stop the local alarm press the PTT key to return to normal operating status The receiving Bantam radio resumes normal operation after pressing the PTT key 3 After sending the emergency signal the radio will not receive transmissions until the PTT key is pressed The radio will re send the emergency signal every 5 seconds until the PTT key is pressed 4 You can turn this function on off on the Optional Feature menu at the Alarm Function Check the box to turn on the function and uncheck the box to turn off the fu
18. number when you switch to a channel 3 Low Battery Alert The radio will alert you by voice prompts when the battery power becomes low 4 Scan On Indication If the current channel is set as the scan channel the radio will inform you by voice prompts Low Battery Alert When the radio announces the low battery alert either by voice indication beep please change the battery or the LED flashes red when transmitting the radio will stop transmitting Please replace with a new battery or charge the battery Battery Save The receiver circuit will cycle ON and OFF by the selected ratio to reduce power consumption The radio automatically enters save mode 5 seconds after no signal is received or transmitted and no key has been pressed 1 The default save scale is 1 3 You can change the Save Scale in the Optional Function menu of the programming software You can select off 1 1 1 2 1 3 or 1 4 Selecting Off cancels the auto battery save Selecting 1 4 offers the highest battery conservation www blackboxradios com 19 DTMF PTT ID ANI You can enter a DTMF code up to 8 digits consisting of 1234567890ABCD in the PTT ID item in the Optional Feature menu You can also set the code to be sent at the Begin of TX End of TX and or as Side Tone Check the box to enable the function and uncheck the box to disable the function You can edit the DTMF code setting in the DTMF item in the Optiona
19. olation of the law Use this radio in compliance with local government regulations Please turn off the radio before entering a potentially explosive or flammable environment Do not replace or charge battery pack in a potentially explosive or flammable environment Turn off the radio before approaching a blast area or detonator area Do not use if the antenna is damaged Damaged antennas may cause burns Only qualified technicians are permitted to do maintenance on this two way radio Do not disassemble the radio To avoid problems caused by electromagnetic interference or electromagnetic compatibility please turn off the radio in places with a Wireless Communication Transmit Equipment Prohibited sign posted such as hospitals or health care facilities When in a plane turn off the radio if required Do not put the radio within the possible range of an airbag in a vehicle Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight or near heating devices for a long period of time Keep the radio vertical and speak near the microphone during transmission If you carry the radio on your body please keep the antenna 1 inch 2 5cm away from your body when transmitting www blackboxradios com 3 Unpack and Check Before use we recommend that you check the packing and identify the items listed below If any damage has occurred during shipment please contact your local dealer Items Quantity Radio 1 Antenna 1
20. pen and disassemble the product as required for evaluation In all cases Blackbox Radios has sole responsibility for determining the cause and nature of failure and Blackbox Radios determination with regard thereto shall be final Customers pay for shipping to and from Blackbox Radios the cost of the non warranty repair will require payment in the form of Visa MasterCard American Express or COD Customers with open account status may be billed directly if a purchase order for the repairs and shipping is issued If the customer does not approve the repairs through issuing a purchase order the customer will be responsible for paying the freight charges to ship the product back www blackboxradios com 25 FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 and Part 90 of the FCC Rules and is listed Operational 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 This equipment generates RF energy and if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications and other devices There is no guarantee that interference will not occur If this equipment does cause harmful interference which can be determined by turning the equipment on or off or transmitting momentarily the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or mo
21. re of the following methods Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that is different from the one that the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV communications technician 26 www blackboxradios com 2013 Blackbox Radios Names and logos used are the property of their respective owners
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