Freetalk com III - Talkie Walkie STABO - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	PMR 446 Handheld Radio Set
Brand	Stabo
Model	Freetalk com III
Dimensions (H x D x W)	55 x 31 x 165 mm (incl. antenna)
Weight	175 g (incl. battery pack)
Power Supply	Li-Ion Battery Pack 3.7V / 1700 mAh
Battery Charging Time	Approx. 2-2.5 hours
Frequency Range	446.00625 - 446.19375 MHz
Number of Channels	16
Channel Spacing	12.5 kHz
Output Power	≤500 mW ERP
Modulation	FM-F3E
Sensitivity	0.25 µV
Protection Class	IP54
CTCSS Tones	38
DCS Codes	83
VOX Function	Yes, 9 sensitivity levels
Key Lock	Yes
Wireless Pairing	Yes (clone function)
Roger Beep	Yes, selectable
Scan Function	Yes (automatic)
Monitor Function	Yes
Antenna	Fixed
Operating Temperature Range	-10°C to +40°C
Cleaning	Use a slightly damp, lint-free cloth

Frequently Asked Questions - Freetalk com III STABO

How do I charge the battery pack?

Turn off the radio. Connect the USB-C charging cable to the battery pack and plug the USB power supply into a 230 V mains socket. The LED lights up red while charging and green when fully charged. Charging time is approx. 2-2.5 hours.

How many channels does the Stabo Freetalk com III have?

The radio has 16 PMR 446 channels with a channel spacing of 12.5 kHz. Use the +/- key to select an empty channel. Both radios must be set to the same channel.

What is CTCSS and how do I activate it?

CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) allows you to receive only calls from radios using the same tone. Press the MENU key once, use +/- to select a tone number (1-38), and confirm with PTT. The display shows CT and the tone number.

What is the range of this walkie-talkie?

The range depends on environment. Under optimal conditions (e.g., open water) it can reach up to 10 km. In urban areas typical range is 1-2 km, and in mountains or reinforced concrete buildings it may drop to a few hundred meters.

How do I activate the VOX function?

Press MENU key twice, select a sensitivity level (1=highest) using +/- keys, and confirm with PTT. The 'V' symbol appears on the display. To deactivate, select 'OF' in the same menu.

How do I lock the keypad?

Press the / key for 4 seconds. The key lock symbol appears on the display. To unlock, repeat the same process. The PTT and power keys remain functional when locked.

Can I use a headset with this device?

Yes, plug a compatible headset into the MIC/SPK socket on the side. For hands-free use, activate the VOX function first. Alternatively, use the PTT key on the headset cable.

How do I perform a wireless pairing (clone) of two radios?

Set the slave device by pressing the /← key for 2 seconds (yellow LED). Then press the same key on the master device for 4 seconds (flashing red LED). Data transfers automatically; slave restarts when successful. Press PTT on master to end.

What should I do if the radio does not power on?

First, charge the battery pack fully. If it still does not power on, check the battery contacts for cleanliness. If the problem persists, contact qualified service.

How do I clean the radio?

Use a slightly damp, lint-free cloth to wipe the housing. Do not use any detergents or solvents. Keep battery contacts clean with a dry cloth. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures and moisture.

USER MANUAL Freetalk com III STABO

stabo freetalk com III

Prior to using the device for the first time, carefully and completely read through all operating instructions. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place it contains important in its for operating the device.

CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)

Nr.	CTCSS-Frequenz (Hz)	Nr.	CTCSS-Frequenz (Hz)	Nr.	CTCSS-Frequenz (Hz)	Nr.	CTCSS-Frequenz (Hz)
1	67.0	11	97.4	21	136.5	31	192.8
2	71.9	12	100.0	22	141.3	32	203.5
3	74.4	13	103.5	23	146.2	33	210.7
4	77.0	14	107.2	24	151.4	34	218.1
5	79.7	15	110.9	25	156.7	35	225.7
6	82.5	16	114.8	26	162.2	36	233.6
7	85.4	17	118.8	27	167.9	37	241.8
8	88.5	18	123.0	28	173.8	38	250.3
9	91.5	19	127.3	29	179.9
10	94.8	20	131.8	30	186.2

DCS (Digital Coded Squelch)

No	DCS Code	NO	DCS Code	No	DCS Code	No	DCS Code	No	DCS Code
39	023	56	125	73	245	90	412	107	624
40	025	57	131	74	251	91	413	108	627
41	026	58	132	75	261	92	423	109	631
42	031	59	134	76	263	93	431	110	632
43	032	60	143	77	265	94	432	111	654
44	043	61	152	78	271	95	445	112	662
45	047	62	155	79	306	96	464	113	664
46	051	63	156	80	311	97	465	114	703
47	054	64	162	81	315	98	466	115	712
48	065	65	165	82	331	99	503	116	723
49	071	66	172	83	343	100	506	117	731
50	072	67	174	84	346	101	516	118	732
51	073	68	205	85	351	102	532	119	734
52	074	69	223	86	364	103	546	120	743
53	114	70	226	87	365	104	565	121	754
54	115	71	243	88	371	105	606
55	116	72	244	89	411	106	612

Pleaseread 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 set.

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 pace makers.

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. When using a headset be sure not to turn the volume of your radoset too high: otherwise the noise might tdamage your hearing.

Do not operate the radio sets neither in an aircraft nor in a hospital or in comparable facilities. Switch off the radio set, if you are in explosive-prone environment (e.g. petrol station). Make sure not to change the battery packs 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 set 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 exclusively by qualified personnel. 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 set, accessories or the packing material!

If you state the odor emissions or the formation of smoke, immediately switch off the radio set and remove the battery packs. Do not operate the radio set, if you detect any damage of the housing or the antenna. Contact a qualified works hop.

Protect your radio sets and the accessories against strong vibrations and extreme temperatures (avoid operating temperatures below -1 0°C or above +40°C). Do not expose the radio set to direct sunlight for a prolonged period (e.g. shelf in the vehicle).

The power supply unit must be protected against humidity/moistness.

Never throw the battery packs into the fire! Never short-out the contacts of the battery packs!

Important information/Intended use

stabo freetalk com III isa PMR 446 handheld 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 theradio 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 16 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. Uncoded 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 batte rypacks fully exploit their each) 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 (e.g. during sailing or paragliding) PMR 446 radiosets have a maximum reach of 10 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 meters or less.

Scope of deli very

1 PMR 446 handheld radio
1 USB power supply (230 V/50 Hz)
1 Charging cable type C
1 Li-Ion battery pack (3.7 V/1700 mAh)
1 Belt clip
1 Hand strap
1 Carrying bag
1 Owners manual DE/EN

The display

A Adjusted selected channel number (1-16)

B CTCSS- and DCS function activated

C Key lock a ctivated

D CTCSS-/DCS number

E Wireless pairing activated

F Keytone activated

G Roger Beep activated

H Scanning activated

I VOX activated

J Transmission and Reception indicator

K Battery status indicator

L Mute mode

Control elements and connections

1 Antenna (The antenna is fixed to the housing, do not try to unscrew it!)

2 PTT-key: transmission key

3 ON/OFF-switch/ Menu-key: Switching over to the Set menu

4 Monitor-key/ Scan-Key: Cuts off the squelch/ Start search run

5 Loudspeaker

6 Microphone

7 / -key: Short press to decrease the volume / long press to activate the clone function.

8 🔍 key: Short press increases the volume / long press activates the keyboard lock.

9+/—-key: Channel selection, switching the individual settings in the Set menu.

10 Hand strap eyelet

11 LED-Display

12 LED Indicator: Yellow: transmit mode, green: receive mode.

Flashing red: low battery warning, flashing green: scan mode.

13 MIC/SPK socket: socket for connecting an (optional) headset.
14 Li-lon battery pack
15 USB charging port with LED charging indicator

Provisions for the operation

Charging the battery pack

The Li-Ion battery pack is precharged: Before using the device, the Li-Ion battery pack must first be fully charged (charging time ard. 2-2,5 hours).

Inserting/removing the Li-Ion battery pack

Place the battery pack on the back of the radio. Press the battery pack into the radio and then slide it upwards until the battery lock on the radio audibly clicks into place.

To remove, press the battery lock towards the radio and pull the battery pack downwards.

Safety instructions for charger and battery pack

Only use the charger in closed spaces. Protect it from moisture, dust, heat and strong vibrations. If possible, only use the charger at ambient temperatures between 5° and 40°C. (Charging outside: this temperature range can lead to incomplete charging).

Never try to remove the battery case.

Disconnect the power supply when not in use.

Make sure the radio is switched off while charging.

Never short-circuit the contacts on the battery pack (risk of explosion!).

Never throw the battery pack into a fire, it could explode due to gas formation!

Charging the battery pack with the USB charging socket of the battery pack

Note: The radio must be switched off.

Connect the charging cable to the USB power supply.

Plug the USB power supply into a 230 V mains socket.

Open the cover cap of the USB charging socket of the battery pack. Insert the USB-C-plug of the charging cable into the USB-C-charging socket of the battery pack.

The LED of the battery pack lights up red permanently, the battery pack is charging.

When the battery pack is fully charged, the LED lights up green.

Remove the USB plug and close the cover cap on the USB socket.

Information for disposal of battery packs

Used off battery packs are not to be thrown into the domestic waste.

Be sure to observe the national disposal regulations and dispose used off battery packs (inserted into asmall plastic bag) with the corresponding collecting points.

Battery saving circuit/low battery warning

The power consumption of this radio is very low. If no signal is received for 5 seconds, the electronic battery saving circuit is automatically activated.

When the capacity decreases, the LED indicator flashes red. Then charge the battery pack.

Installing the Belt Clip

Attach the belt clip to the radio using the two screws provided.

Connecting an (optional) speaker/microphone combination

Open the cover cap and insert the plugs of the external speaker/microphone combination into the sockets.

Note: To protect the sockets from dirt, you should close the cover cap after use!

Switching the radio on/off

The radio can be switched on/off by pressing the ⏻ -key. When switched on, a triple confirmation tone sounds and the last channel set is displayed.

When switched off, a double confirmation tone sounds.

LED-Display

The display is switched on when you receive or send a signal or press a button. The display is switched on for approx. 15 seconds

Adjusting the volume

There are 9 volume levels available.

Adjust the volume by pressing the 📄/ 🔊 -key; the set volume level (e.g. 5) appears on the display.

Note: The speaker is muted when the volume level is set to 0. The -symbol appears on the display.

Selecting the channel

There are 16 channels available (see channel frequency table).

Press the +/- -key and select an empty channel.

Note: Always set the same channel on both radios.

Receiving

When switched on, the radio is ready to receive (provided it is not currently transmitting). When the device receives a signal, the RX symbol appears on the display and the LED indicator lights up green.

Transmitting

Hold down the PTT-key and speak into the microphone at a normal volume of a distance of about 5 cm. While sending, the LED indicator lights up yellow and the TX symbol appears on the display. When you have finished your message, release the PTT-key.

Functions

Note: When you make a setting, you must confirm it with the PTT-key. If a setting is not confirmed within 5 seconds, the device automatically adopts the last setting!

Pilot tone process CTCSS/ DCS

Your radio set is equipped with two pilot tone processes (CTCSS with 38 different tones and DCS with 83 digital codes). That permits to address specific individual partner stations or groups or to receive only calls from the latter.

Note: Make sure that you and your partner uses the same CTCSS tone resp. the same DCS code.

Note: CTCSS: numbers 1 to 38. DCS: numbers 39 to 121.

Activating the pilot tone process CTCSS or DCS

Press the MENU-key 1x and the number 0 will flash on the display. Use the +/- -key to select the desired number and the letters CT for CTCSS or DT for DCS will appear depending on your selection. After the selection, the set number is flashing. Confirm by pressing the PTT-key.

Deactivating the pilot tone process CTCSS or DCS

Press the MENU-key 1x and the set number flash on the display. Use the +/- -key to select the number 0, the lettering CT or DT disappears. Confirm by pressing the PTT-key.

VOX function (verbal transmission)

This function permits to send without pushing the transmit key:

Voices/noises which hit the microphone switch on the transmitter of the radio set.

Adjust the sensitivity according to the environmental noises, and the set switches from reception to transmission if your voice volume is appropriate. You can select between 9 sensitivity levels (level 1=highest sensitivity).

Activating VOX

Press the MENU-key 2x, the letter V and the word OF will appear on the display. Use the +/- -key to select the desired sensitivity level.

Confirm by pressing the PTT-key.

Note: The letter V on the display indicates that the VOX function is activated.

Deactivating VOX

Press the MENU-key 2x, the set sensitivity level flashes on the display. Use the +/- -key to select OF. Confirm by pushing the PTT-key.

Note: The letter V in the display expires and the VOX function is deactivated

Roger bee p

When releasing the PTT key after transmission, a signal tone is automatically transmitted. This tone signalled to your contact partner that your message is finished and your partner can talk (this is useful for instance for distur bed radio communications).

Deactivating/activating the roger beep

To deactivate, press the MENU-key 3x. The symbol 🙏 will appear on the display and the word ON is flashing.

Use the +/- -key to select OF. Confirm by pushing the PTT-key. The symbol 🔥 in the display expires.

To activate, push the MENU-key 3x. The symbol 🔔 appears on the display and the word OF will flash.

Use the +/- -key to select ON. Confirm by pushing the PTT-key. The symbol 🔥 appears on the display.

Deactivating/activating the key tone

To deactivate, push the MENU-key 4x. The symbol 🎩 appears on the display and the word ON will flash.

Use the +/- -key to select OF. Confirm by pressing the PTT-key. The symbol 🏠 in the display expires.

To activate, push the MENU-key 4x. The symbol 🎨 appears on the display and the word OF is flashing.

Use the +/- -key to select ON. Confirm by pushing the PTT-key. The symbol 🎥 appears on the display.

Monitor function

The automatic squelch can bypassed and you can hear weak signals.

Activating the monitor function

Briefly push the MON/ Z -key, you will hear a noise. The RX symbol will appear on the display and the operating LED will light up green.

Deactivating the monitor function

The squelch is bypassed until you shortly push again the MON/z -key.

Automatic scan

The automatic scan permits to find active channels quickly. It scans independently allo of the 16 channels and stops as soon as a signal exceeds the squelch threshold. It will start again, if no signal is available.

Activating/deactivating the channel scan

Push the MON/Z-key for 4 seconds, the search starts and the search symbol-Z appears in the display.

To end the search, push the MON/Z -key again for 4 seconds.

On the display, the search symbol-z expires.

Key lock

As a protection against faulty operation you can lock the keyboard (with the exception of PTT-key and ⏻-key).

Activating/deactivating the key lock

To activate, push the /key for 4 seconds, the -symbol appears on the display.

To deactivate, push the 🔊/ 🔒 -key again for 4 seconds; the 🔔 symbol expires on the display.

Wireless Pairing

By cloning device data, you can quickly and easily program additional handheld radios to your personal settings. The master device is the data transmitter and the slave device is the data receiver.

Activating the slave device

Push the 🔊/←-key for 2 seconds. The ← symbol appears on the display and the operating LED is yellow. The device is now activated for data reception.

Note: You can activate several devices for data reception at the same time.

Activating the master device

Push the 🔊/←-key for 4 seconds. The ← symbol flashes on the display and the power LED flashes red. The device is now transmitting the data.

Transmission

When the slave device receives the data from the master device, the operating LED on the slave device is green. If the data transfer is successful, the slave device will restart automatically.

Push the PTT-key on the master device to finish the pairing mode.

Earpiece -VOX- microphone

Activate the VOX-function (see user manual, page 23).

Turn off the radio.

Plug the headset into the speaker/microphone jack.

Turn on the radio.

The VOX-function can now be used with the headset.

Note: You can also use the headset without VOX-function with the PTT-key.

Care instructions

Clean the housings of the radio sets by the means of a slightly damp, lint-free cloth, do not use at all detergents or solvents.

Protect the radio sets against extreme temperatures and strong vibrations.

Keep the battery contacts clean by the means of a dry cloth.

Remove the battery pack, if you do not use your devices for a longer period.

Protect the accessories against humidity/moistness, dust/contamination, strong vibrations and extreme temperatures.

Disposal instructions

Electric and electronic devices are not to be thrown into the domestic waste. Deliver devices which are out of order/used at a corresponding collecting point.

Please contact your local authorities for corresponding information.

Used up battery packs are not to be thrown into the domestic waste: Dispose them (inserted into a small plastic bag) at the corresponding collecting points!

Troubleshooting

Fault/Remedy

Your radio set cannot be switched on.

Charge the battery pack.

You can neither speak nor hear your radio partner.

Check whether the same channel and (if activated) the same CTCSS tone resp. DCS code are programmed.

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.

The channel is permanently busy.

Check the VOX setting. If required, reduce the VOX sensitivity of the second device as well.

Other parts in your environment occupy the channel. Switch to another channel.

SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Hereby, sabo Elektronik GmbH declares that the radio equipment type

stabo freetalk com III

is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:

https://stabo.de/fileadmin/DoC/DoC_stabo_freetalk_com_III.pdf

Technical data

Frequency range: 446.00625 MHz- 446.19375 MHz

Number of channels: 16

channel spacing: 12,5 kHz

Output power: ≤500 mW ERP

Modulation: FM-F3E

Sensitivity: 0.25 V

Antenna: Fixed

Operating voltage: 3,7 V

Li-Ion battery pack: 3,7 V / 1700 mAh

Protection class IP 54

Dimensions (H x D x W): 55 x 31 x 165 mm (incl. antenna)

Weight: 175 g (incl. battery pack)

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
9	446.10625
10	446.11875
11	446.13125
12	446.14375
13	446.15625
14	446.16875
15	446.18125
16	446.19375

CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)

No.	CTCSS-Frequency (Hz)	No.	CTCSS-Frequency (Hz)	No.	CTCSS-Frequency (Hz)	No.	CTCSS-Frequency (Hz)
1	67.0	11	97.4	21	136.5	31	192.8
2	71.9	12	100.0	22	141.3	32	203.5
3	74.4	13	103.5	23	146.2	33	210.7
4	77.0	14	107.2	24	151.4	34	218.1
5	79.7	15	110.9	25	156.7	35	225.7
6	82.5	16	114.8	26	162.2	36	233.6
7	85.4	17	118.8	27	167.9	37	241.8
8	88.5	18	123.0	28	173.8	38	250.3
9	91.5	19	127.3	29	179.9
10	94.8	20	131.8	30	186.2

DCS (Digital Coded Squelch)

No	DCS Code	NO	DCS Code	No	DCS Code	No	DCS Code	No	DCS Code
39	023	56	125	73	245	90	412	107	624
40	025	57	131	74	251	91	413	108	627
41	026	58	132	75	261	92	423	109	631
42	031	59	134	76	263	93	431	110	632
43	032	60	143	77	265	94	432	111	654
44	043	61	152	78	271	95	445	112	662
45	047	62	155	79	306	96	464	113	664
46	051	63	156	80	311	97	465	114	703
47	054	64	162	81	315	98	466	115	712
48	065	65	165	82	331	99	503	116	723
49	071	66	172	83	343	100	506	117	731
50	072	67	174	84	346	101	516	118	732
51	073	68	205	85	351	102	532	119	734
52	074	69	223	86	364	103	546	120	743
53	114	70	226	87	365	104	565	121	754
54	115	71	243	88	371	105	606
55	116	72	244	89	411	106	612

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