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| Product Type | CB Radio |
| Brand | STABO |
| Model | Freecomm 250 |
| Frequency Range | 26.965 – 27.405 MHz (CB Band) |
| Channels | 40 AM/FM |
| Output Power | 4 W (AM/FM) |
| Modulation | AM (Amplitude Modulation), FM (Frequency Modulation) |
| Power Supply | 12 V DC (via cigarette lighter adapter) or 8 x AA batteries |
| Dimensions (approx.) | 200 x 65 x 35 mm |
| Weight (approx.) | 350 g (without batteries) |
| Antenna Connector | BNC (standard CB antenna) |
| Controls | Volume, Squelch, Channel selector, On/Off |
| Display | Backlit LCD channel display |
| Audio Output | Built-in speaker, external speaker jack (3.5 mm) |
| Microphone | Built-in electret microphone |
| Maintenance | Clean with soft dry cloth; avoid water and solvents |
| Safety | Always connect antenna before transmitting; do not operate without load |
| Spare Parts | Available through STABO service centers; includes antenna, battery tray, knobs |
| Repairability | Repairable by authorized technicians; user-replaceable batteries and fuse |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +50°C |
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USER MANUAL Freecomm 250 STABO
Before your installation please read this manual carefully and keep it for further information.
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schlüsse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MCAN VOXPlease read this manual carefully and completely to make yourself familiar with the various functions of your radio set. Make sure to observe the safety instructions to avoid any danger for you and other persons as well as damage to the radio set. Keep the operating instructions in a safe place. Be sure to hand over the instructions in case you lend out or sell the radio sets.
The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage and consequential damage caused by the nonobservance of these instructions!
Safety warnings
Persons with cardiac pacemakers are generally advised not to use radio sets! No transmission in immediate proximity to persons with cardiac pacemakers.
Do not touch the antenna during the transmission, do not hold it close to your body, especially not close to the face or the eyes.
Do not operate the radio sets neither in an aircraft nor in a hospital or in comparable facilities. Switch off the radio sets, if you are in explosive-prone environment (e.g. petrol station). Make sure not to change the batteries in those places.
When using the radio set in a vehicle be sure to comply with the national regulations! In some countries it is forbidden to use a radio set while driving a vehicle! In a vehicle equipped with an airbag you must not operate or store the radio sets neither directly above the airbag nor in the inflation zone of the airbag.
Never open the housing of a radio set or its accessories and do not carry out any modification. Ensure that any repair is carried out by qualified personnel only. Modifications of or interventions in the radio set automatically lead to an expiry of the type approval, moreover it voids all warranty claims!
Prevent children from playing with the radio sets, accessories, batteries or the packing material.
If you state the odour emissions or the formation of smoke, immediately switch off the radio set and remove the batteries. Do not operate the
radio set, if you detect any damage of the housing or the antenna. Contact a qualified workshop.
Protect your radio sets and the accessories against moistness, heat, dust and strong vibrations. Avoid operating temperatures below -10^ C or above +50^ C. Do not expose the radio sets to direct sunlight for a prolonged period (e.g. rear window shelf in the vehicle). Do not employ the radio sets in the rain: however, if the radio set has become wet, switch it off immediately, take out the batteries and dry it by means of a soft, lint-free cloth. Only employ the radio set, if it is completely dry.
Never throw the batteries into the fire! Never short-out the contacts of the batteries!
Important information
stabo freecomm 250 is a PMR 446-radio set for voice radio over short distances.
The radio standard PMR 446 is assigned in AT, BE, CH, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, IE, NL, NO, PL, PT, SI (free of charge and without any registration).
There is obligatory registration in IT: Italian residents have to pay a nonrecurring charge upon registration of the radio set! (Tourists may use their radio sets free of charge for the duration of their stay in Italy.)
For information on national regulations concerning the use of radio sets on travels abroad please contact the embassies/consulates of the corresponding countries or you may get the information from the corresponding telecoms and postal regulator.
PMR 446-radio sets transmit/receive on 8 specified channels (446 MHz). Within the radius of reach you can communicate via an optional number of radio sets, however, only one person can talk and the other/s listen. Voice radio links are not confidential!
The range is a function of many factors. Apart from the statutory transmitting power other factors are relevant: e.g. the position of the antenna (it should be installed at right angle and send freely), the energy supply (fully charged batteries fully exploit the reach) and above all the environment where you transmit. Each “obstacle” (hills, buildings,
trees) reduces the range, some materials (e.g. reinforced concrete, pieces of rock) give rise for considerable screening effects. Under optimum conditions (i.e. unobstructed view, e.g. in the open country, during sailing or paragliding) PMR 446 radio sets have a maximum reach of 5 ~km . In housing areas a range of 1 - 2 ~km is realistic, in strongly screened environment (e.g. in the mountains or inside buildings made of reinforced concrete) the reach may drop to a few hundred metres or less.
Scope of delivery
2 PMR 446 hand voice radio sets
1 power supply unit 230 V / 50 Hz
6 NiMH batteries 600 mAh
2 belt clips
1 owners manual German/English
The display
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SCAN VOX 88 88
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Selected channel number Radio is transmitting Radio is receiving a signal VOX VOX is activated SCAN SCAN is activated Battery charge indicator (3 steps) Key lock is activated Volume indicationControl elements and connections
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Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MCAN VOX 88 88- Antenna: The antenna is fixed to the housing, do not try to unscrew it!
- LC display
- Call key: Sending out a call tone
- Nkeys: Selecting channels, stepping forward through the individual menu settings and adjusting volume
- Speaker
- Microphone
- Menu key: Switching over to the menu
- On/off key ⏻
- PTT key: Transmission key
- DC charging socket
Provisions for the operation!
Charging of the batteries
Before the commissioning of the radio sets the batteries have to be charged (charging time approx. 12 to 14 hours).
Insert the batteries into the radio sets: Unlock the safety catch on the back of the radio and remove the cover of the battery case. Ensure the indicated polarity when inserting 3 NiMH battery cells into the
battery case (see figure 3). Slide
the cover on the housing and lock the safety catch (see figure 4).
Switch off the radio sets.
Plug the power supply unit into a 230 V socket.
Connect the power supply to the sockets on top of the radio sets (see figure 5).
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The batteries are now being charged and the battery symbol is blinking.
The charging current of this charger is adjusted to approx. 50 mA to 100 mA, the charging time thus depends on whether you want to charge one or two radio set/s and on the state of charge and the capacity of the batteries. The charger does not switch off automatically. Be sure to terminate
the charging in time in order to avoid overcharging of the batteries, as repeated overcharging reduces their lifetime.
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ends beated 88 88 88 88 88 fig. 5fig. 5
Maximum charging times:
With completely discharged batteries with a capacity of 600 mAh the batteries are fully charged after 12-14 hours. If you want to recharge two half-full battery packs, the charging time is only 6-7 hours. If you only charge one radio set, the charging times are reduced by half,
because the charging current doubles from approx. 50 mA to approx. 100 mA.
Note: Remove the batteries, if you do not use your radio sets for a prolonged period!
Safety instructions for the power supply
Do not abuse the power supply as DC voltage source for other applications.
Do not disassemble the power supply.
Disconnect the device from the mains if you do not use it.
Never short-out the contacts of the batteries!
Make sure that the radio sets are switched off during charging.
Only use the power supply in closed rooms. Protect it from humidity, dust, heat and strong vibrations.
Operation with not rechargeable batteries
Your radio sets can also be operated with micro-batteries (type: AAA, LR03). It is essential to ensure the indicated polarity when inserting them into the battery case!
In case of a battery change you always have to exchange all batteries. Do not mix different battery types, batteries with different capacities or batteries and rechargeable battery cells!
Important notes: Do not try to charge a radio set that is equipped with not rechargeable batteries! There is explosion hazard!
Remove the batteries, if you do not use your devices for a prolonged period!
Information on disposal of batteries
Used up batteries are not to be thrown into the domestic waste. Be sure to observe the national disposal regulations and dispose used up batteries (only if completely discharged) with the corresponding collecting points.
Energy management
The power consumption of this radio set is very small. If no signal is received, the electronic battery stand-by mode is activated. If the capacity of the batteries is too low or if the batteries are empty, the radio set will emit an audio warning that is repeated every 10 sec. Now you have to charge/replace the batteries.
Battery level indicator
Full capacity
Half capacity
Little capacity: an audio warning is emitted that is repeated every 10 sec.: charge the batteries now.
No capacity. The battery symbol is flashing, an audio warning is emitted and the radio set will be switched off automatically. Charge the batteries now.
Attach/take off belt clip
Place the grooves of the belt clip on the guide rails on the upper part of the housing and slide the clip downwards until the safety catch snaps in.
Push the safety catch (on top of the belt clip) away from the housing in order to remove it from the radio set.
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safety catchOperation/functions
Note: If a setting is not activated within 10 seconds the radio set will automatically adopt the last setting. There is a double beep sound.
Switching on/off the radio set
Keep the on/off key pressed for 3 sec. Switching on is accompanied by a beep sound and the display flashes up.
Keep the on/off key pressed for 3 sec. Switching off is accompanied by a beep sound and OF is displayed.
Adjusting the volume
Pushing the ▲(loud) or ▼(mute) keys permits to change the volume in 7 steps (display 1)
Select channel
This function permits to select one of the eight channels.
Note: Always adjust both radio sets to the same channel!
Press the menu key until 1 ch is flashing.
Select a free channel by means of the ▲ or ▼ key.
Validate by means of the PTT key.
Transmitting
Hold the PTT button pressed and speak with normal voice level and a distance of approx. 5 cm into the microphone. If your message is finished, release the PTT key. If you press the PTT key the TX symbol is displayed.
Receiving
If you receive a signal, the RX symbol will be displayed.
Monitor key M
You may bypass the squelch, thus you can also hear weak signals. Keep the menu- and the ▲ key pressed until the RX symbol is displayed.
Pushing the menu key permits to switch on the squelch once again, the RX symbol is no longer displayed.
Call tone
Push the call key to send out a tone call that is received by the partner station. The TX symbol is displayed. 5 different melodies are available (CA1 – CA5).
Selection of the call tone
Push the menu key twice, CA1 is flashing.
Select the requested call tone by means of the ▲ or ▼ key.
Validate by means of the PTT key, the display returns to standard mode.
Key tone mode
Activate key tone mode
Press the menu key three times until to oF is flashing
Select to on by means of the ▲ key.
Validate by means of the PTT key.
Deactivate key tone mode
Press the menu key three times until to on is flashing.
Select to oF by means of the ▼ key.
Validate by means of the PTT key.
Roger Beep
After release of the PTT key the radio set transmits automatically a beep tone. This is a signal for your partner that you have finished your message and that the channel is free for an answer (helpful if transmission is interfered).
Activate roger beep
Press the menu key four times until ro oF is flashing.
Select ro on by means of the ▲ key.
Validate by means of the PTT key.
Deactivate roger beep
Press the menu key four times until ro on is flashing.
Select ro oF by means of the ▼ key.
Validate by means of the PTT key
VOX function (phonetic transmission)
This function permits to send without activating the transmit key: Voices/noises that hit the microphone thus switch on the transmitter of the radio set.
Activate VOX
Push the menu key five times until VOX oF is flashing. Select VOX on by means of the ▲ key. Validate by means of the PTT key, VOX is displayed.
Deactivate VOX
Push the menu key five times until VOX on is flashing. Select VOX oF by means of the ▼ key. Validate by means of the PTT key, VOX is no longer displayed.
Automatic scan
The automatic scan permits to find active channels quickly. It scans independently all of the 8 channels and stops as soon as a signal exceeds the squelch threshold. It will start anew, if no signal is available. You can also restart scanning by pushing the ▲ or ▼ key.
Activate scanning
Keep the menu and the ▼ key pressed until SCAN is displayed and the scan starts
Deactivate scanning
To deactivate scanning you push the PTT key, SCAN is no longer displayed.
Key lock
As a protection against faulty operation you can lock the keyboard (with the exception of the PTT and call tone key).
Activate key lock
Push the menu key for 3 sec., the Symbol is displayed.
Deactivate key lock
Push the menu key for 3 sec., the Oπ symbol is no longer displayed
Display lighting
A short stroke on the menu key or the ▲/▼ keys activates the display lighting for approx. 5 sec.
Care instructions
Protect your radio sets and the accessories against humidity/moistness, dust/contamination, strong vibrations and extreme temperatures.
Do not dip the radio sets and the accessories into water or other liquids. Clean the housings of the radio sets by means of a slightly damp, lint-free cloth, do not at all use detergents or solvents.
Keep the battery contacts clean by means of a dry cloth.
Remove the batteries, if you do not use your devices for a prolonged period.
Disposal instruction
Electric and electronic devices are not to be thrown into the domestic waste.
Deliver devices that are out of order/used with a corresponding collecting point.
Please contact your local authorities for corresponding information.
Dispose used up batteries (only if completely discharged) with the corresponding collecting points.
Troubleshooting
Fault/Remedy
Your radio set cannot be switched on.
Charge the batteries or renew the batteries.
You can neither speak nor hear your radio partner.
Adjust the same channel for all radio sets.
If you are out of reach, reduce the distance to your radio partner.
No key function.
The key lock is switched on. Deactivate the key lock.
Technical data
Frequency range: 446.00625 MHz-446.09375 MHz
Number of channels: 8
Range: max. 5 km (with unobstructed view)
Output power: ≤ 500 mW
Operating pressure: 3.6 V / 600 mAh NiMH battery cells or 3 x micro-batteries type AAA or LR03
Dimensions (WxHxD): 55 x 135 x 33 mm (incl. antenna)
Weight: 112 g with batteries
Channel frequency table
Channel no. Frequency (MHz)
1 446.00625
2 446.01875
3 446.03125
4 446.04375
5 446.05625
6 446.06875
7 446.08125
8 446.09375
