Tectalk Worker 3 - Talkie Walkie ALBRECHT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Tectalk Worker 3 ALBRECHT

2. Delivery content for single unit

Single Set 1 Tectalk Worker 3 radio 1 desktop charger incl. power adaptor and cable 1 belt clip 1 battery pack 1 manual

1. Table of contents13

3. Delivery content for hard case sets

Please make sure that the hard case contains the following accessories: Small hard case with 2 PMR radios Big hard case with 4 PMR radios 2 Tectalk Worker 3 radios 4 Tectalk Worker 3 radios 2 desktop chargers incl. power adaptors and cables 4 desktop chargers incl. power adaptors and cables 2 headsets with PTT buttons 4 headsets with PTT buttons 2 battery packs 4 battery packs 1 hard case 1 hard case two piece set 4 piece set14 Englsih

4.1. Controls Nr. Beschreibung Funktion 1 Headset socket For Kenwood headsets/earphones/microphones 2 Antenna Integrated antenna for maximal performance 3 Status LED Glows green on reception and red on transmission 4 Microphone Talk into the microphone from about 5 cm away 5 Battery 2200 mAh rechargable Lithium-Ion battery 6 On/Off/Volume Turn clockwise to increase volume 7 Speaker Audio output for incoming signals 8 Charging socket USB-C Charge via USB-C socket or the desktop charger 9 Push-to-Talk button (PTT) Press and hold to transmit 10 Channel + Short press to increase channel 11 Channel - Short press to decrease channel 12 Programable button Long press for multiple possible functions, see chapter 715 English

5. Basic operations of the radio

5.1. Battery Charging Please charge the new battery pack before using it. You can either use the included desktop charger or charge the radios with the USB-C charging cable.

1. Plug the power adaptor into an electric socket and

connect it to the desktop charger with the USB-C cable.

2. lnsert the Tectalk Worker 3 or the battery alone into the drop-in charging tray.

3. Ensure that the battery‘s contacts connect with the drop-in charging tray properly. While the

charging is taking place, the LED will glow red.

4. After about 3 hours charging, the LED will turn green to indicate that the battery is now fully

charged. Note: A new battery pack will not reach its full capacity after the rst recharge. It will take two or three charges and discharges to reach full capacity.

5.1.1. Low Battery Voltage Warning

When the voltage is low, the warning „Please charge the battery“ is played every 20 seconds. No more transmissions are possible and the PTT button will sound an alarm tone. 5.2. Installing a headset / microphone Insert the plug of the headset into the speaker/mic socket on the right side of the radio unit. All accessories with “Kenwood” wiring may be used. Note: The Tectalk Worker 3 is not water resistant when using external accessories. Close the rubber cover over the sockets if an external headset is not used. 5.3. Selecting a Channel This radio features 16 real PMR446 channels. These 16 channels have been made available by the authorities just recently. Older PMR446 radios only support 8 PMR channels. If you plan to use the Albrecht Tectalk Worker 3 with older 8 channel radios, only the rst eight channels are available. Channel number Frequency / MHz Channel number Frequency / MHz

6. Transmitting and receiving

When the radio is switched on, it is automatically in receive mode as long as you are not transmitting. When a radio message is received, the status indicator lights up green. To transmit, press and hold the PTT (Push-to-Talk) button and speak into the microphone at normal volume and about 5 cm distance. The status indicator lights up red during transmission. Release the PTT button at the end of your transmission.

7. Optional functions (via programming software)

The following options can be changed via programming software (not included, optionally available). The preset values of the radios are:

• Battery saving mode: off

• Beep at end of reception: on

• Transmit time limit: on (90 seconds) 7.1. Squelch The squelch can be set to 9 different levels. The squelch mutes the speaker when no signal is being received. If the squelch is set correctly, you will only hear noise during reception. If the squelch is set too low, you will constantly hear a slight hiss. If the level is set too high, weak radio transmissions are suppressed. 7.2. Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) The VOX function allows you to send radio messages without having to press the PTT button. The Tectalk Worker 3 automatically goes into transmission mode when the VOX function detects that someone is speaking into the microphone. The VOX sensitivity can be selected in 8 different levels: Level 1 means that VOX is activated at very low noise levels. Level 8 means that you have to speak very loudly into the microphone to activate VOX. With the VOX delay, you set the time after which the automatic transmission mode is terminated without speech. You can set the delay between 0.3 sec. and 3.0 sec. 7.3. Programmable key The programmable side key of the Tactalk Worker 3 can be assigned to various functions.

If you hold down the side button for a long time, the squelch is deactivated temporarily and you can hear all signals including noise. The monitor function is very useful when you want to adjust the volume or receive weak signals (which would be suppressed by the squelch).17 English

Press and hold the side button to use the SCAN function. The unit will then automatically scan all channels for signals. Each channel can be individually programmed to be included in the scan process or not. If a signal is found during the SCAN process, the radio will automatically stop on that channel.

Use the side button to turn the scrambler on and off. This function distorts the transmitted voice transmission in such a way that it can only be understood by another Tectalk Worker 3 with activated scrambler.

Use the side button to send an alarm tone (siren). The alarm tone will be transmitted for 20 seconds on the currently selected channel before the unit switches to receive mode for 10 seconds. Press the PTT button to exit alarm mode. 7.4. Battery save mode The battery saving mode can be set in 3 levels. It reduces power consumption during use. If no activity (transmitting/receiving) is registered for 20 seconds, the unit automatically switches to battery saving mode (if activated). Depending on the level, the unit then automatically alternates one second of ready-to-receive standby with 2/3/4 seconds of deep standby. No reception is possible during the deep stand-by interval, therefore very short transmissions may be missed. 7.5. Beep at end of reception Set whether the radio beeps to indicate the end of a received message. 7.6. Roger Beep Set whether the radio beeps at the end of a transmitted message to indicate the end of the message. 7.7. Channel Busy Display (BCL - Busy Channel Lockout) The channel busy indicator can be turned on or off for each channel. When activated, the function prevents you from making radio calls on a channel that is already busy. If you press the PTT key in this case, a warning tone is emitted and your transmission is blocked. 7.8. CTCSS/DCS CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) / DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) There are 44 CTCSS and 211 DCS tones available: CTCSS is a non-audible subtone, while DCS is a digital code. The CTCSS or DCS allow you to block unwanted radio transmissions and only receive messages from people with the same tone or code. 7.9. Transmit Time Limit (Time-Out Timer) The transmit time-out timer prevents the radio from accidentally blocking a channel permanently. You can set the transmission time limit between 90 and 520 seconds (in 15 second increments). The transmission is automatically interrupted after the set time.18 Englsih

8. Technical specication

General Frequency Range PMR446: 446.00625 - 446.19375 MHz Channels 16 Battery 2200 mAh / 3.7 V Frequency stability ± 2.5 ppm Operation temperature -20 °C to +50 °C Transmitter Transmission Power (ERP) 500 mW Maximum frequency deviation ≤ 2.5 kHz Spurious emission ≤ 7.5 uW Adjacent channel power ≤ -60 dB SNR ≥ -45 dB QT/DQT 0.4 ± 0.1 kHz Modulation sensitivity 8-12 mV Transmission current ≤ 400 mA Receiver Sensitivity -122 dBm (12 dB SINAD) Audio power 0.4 W (at 8 Ω Load) Audio distortion ≤ 10 % Intermediation ≥ 60 dB Adjacent channel selectivity ≥ 60 dB Clutter suppression ≥ 65 dB Receiver Current ≤ 70 mA19 English

9. Safety instructions

• Service must only be done by qualied technicians.

• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.

• Do not expose the transceiver to direct sunlight or to extremely hot conditions for a long time.

• Do not place the transceiver on any unstable surface.

• Keep the transceiver away from dust, moisture, and water.

• Do not operate the transceiver or charge the battery pack in explosion-endangered areas.

10. Trouble shooting

The unit does not switch on or switches off automatically.

1. Charge the battery or insert a spare battery.

2. Is the battery inserted correctly?

3. Clean the battery contacts before charging.

I cannot communicate with other group members.

1. Make sure you are on the same channel

and subchannel (CTCSS/DCS).

2. You are outside the transmission range of

the other radios. You can hear the other participant, but they cannot hear you. Check that you are using the same channel as the person you are talking to. If the person you are talking to uses a CTCSS or DCS code, you must also use this code to be heard. Others hear you only with interruptions. 1. The signal is too weak - they are too far apart.

2. Is the microphone defective? Please contact

a specialist dealer. I hear radio calls from other groups.. 1. Another Group is using the same channel as you do – change the channel.20 Englsih

11. Warranty and Recycling Information

We are legally obliged to include disposal and warranty information as well as EU declaration of conformity with the use instructions in different countries for every unit. Please nd this information on the following pages. 2-Year Warranty from Date of Purchase The manufacturer/retailer guarantees this product for two years from date of purchase. This warranty includes all malfunctions caused by defective components or incorrect functions within the warranty period excluding wear and tear, such as exhausted batteries, scratches on the display, defective casing, broken antenna and defects due to external effects such as corrosion, over voltage through improper external power supply or the use of unsuitable accessories. Defects due to unintended use are also excluded from the warranty. Please contact your local dealer for warranty claims. The dealer will repair or exchange the product or forward it to an authorized service center.You can also contact our service partner directly. Please include your proof of purchase with the product and describe the malfunction as clearly as possible.

12. WEEE and Recycling

The European laws do not allow any more the disposal of old or defective electric or electronic devices with the household waste. Return your product to a municipal collection point for recycling to dispose of it. This system is nanced by the industry and ensures environmentally responsible disposal and the recycling of valuable raw materials.