Nady Systems MRC-11X owner manual Contents, Introduction and General Description

CONTENTS
Introduction and General Description	3
Advanced Features Summary	4
Standard Features Summary	4
Warnings	4
To Be Safe	5
Care and Maintenance	6
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy	6
Included and Optional Accessories	7
Installing Batteries	7
Recharging Ni-CAD or Ni-MH Batteries	8
A Quick Look at Your Radio	9
Controls	10
LCD Display Description	11
Low Batteries Power Indication	12
Using the Belt Clip	12
Using External Microphone/Speaker Headsets	12
Operation Manual	13
Turning On with the PWR/SET Key	13
Setting Volume level with the UP and DOWN Keys	13
Receiving an Incoming Call (Standby Mode)	13
Transmitting a Signal Using the PTT Key	13
Calling Another Party with the CALL Key	13
Dual Channels Receiver and Transmit (Dual Watch Mode)	13
Radio & Intercom/Intercom	14
VOX (voice-activated hands-free operation)	14
Key Lock	14
Scan (Auto Monitor)	14
CTCSS code set	15
Auto Squelch	15
Stopwatch	15
AUD (Stereo Auxiliary Audio Input) Jack	15
Driver / Passenger + charger jacks with external PTT	15
Setting Functions	16
Setting Calling Tone Type	17
Optimizing Range	17
General Specifications	18
Troubleshooting	19
CTCSS Codes	20
FRS / GMRS 22 Channel Chart	20
Channel Cross Reference Chart	21
Licensing Information	22
Service	22
Navigating Menu	23
Call Tone Setting	23

INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Introduction:

Congratulations for your purchase of the MRC-11X bike-to-bike radio communicator with driver/passenger intercom. Designed with special features for motorcycle, snowmobile and other helmet/hard hat applications, the Nady MRC-11X offers the most advanced portable communication technology available to allow you to stay connected on the road. Offering several times the range of previous generation motorcycle communicators, the MRC-11X provides maximum clarity and effortless communication in the real world of motorcycle riding environments. Because the MRC-11X operates with higher power on the special new uncluttered UHF FRS/ GMRS (U.S.) frequencies, you can now speak with another cyclist up to 7 miles away (depending on the terrain) without interference.

Welcome to the next generation of personal communication: FRS & GMRS. The FCC (Federal Communication Commission) has created 14 license free frequency bands, or channels, called Family Radio Service (FRS) frequencies, and 15 licensed channels for General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS). These channels are in the UHF (Ultra High Frequency) band, which virtually assures crystal clear reception even in crowded noisy environments. This two-way, short-range voice radio service lets families and groups keep in touch with each other on specific service channels. The MRC-11X is compatible with other brands utilizing the same frequency band (operating in the frequency range from 462.563MHz to 467.713MHz).

General Description:

Your MRC-11X includes a basic FRS and GMRS radio with 38 CTCSS tones and 22 channels (FRS & GMRS-7 channels FRS only, 8 channels GMRS only, & 7 channels shared GMRS/FRS frequencies), and crystal clear communication range of up to 7 miles on the GMRS only channels. It provides excellent communication range and voice quality, and user-friendly features. With special features for use with motorcycles, the MRC-11X is designed to maximize your on-the-road communications. The two-way radio can be voice-operated by either the driver or passenger (VOX) or operated manually by either a remote PTT button mounted on the handlebar or the large push-to-talk button (PTT) on the unit. The radio operates simplex (one-way-at-a-time) mode for use by any number of riders on separate motorcycles. The deriver/passenger intercom is full duplex (simultaneous two-way). Auxiliary stereo input allows you and your passenger to listen to CD, tape players, or other external music sources.

To assure the maximum performance of your unit, read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference.

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