Retevis RT55

Retevis RT55 Marine Radio Instruction Manual

Model: RT55

1. Introducció

This manual provides essential information for the safe and effective operation of your Retevis RT55 Marine Radio. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the device to ensure proper functionality and to prevent damage. The Retevis RT55 is a portable VHF marine transceiver designed for maritime communication, featuring IP67 waterproofing, floating capability, and vibration drainage.

Retevis RT55 Marine Radio floating in water

Image 1.1: Retevis RT55 Marine Radio demonstrating its floating capability.

2. Contingut del paquet

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  • 1 x Retevis RT55 Marine Radio
  • 1 x antena
  • 1 bateria d'ions de liti de 1200 mAh
  • 1 x adaptador de corrent
  • 1 x Base de càrrega
  • 1 x Clip de cinturó
  • 1 x cordó
  • 4 x cargols
  • 1 x Manual d'usuari (aquest document)
Contents of the Retevis RT55 package including radio, antenna, battery, charger, adapter, belt clip, lanyard, and screws.

Image 2.1: All components included in the Retevis RT55 package.

3. Producte acabatview

Familiaritzeu-vos amb els components i els controls de la ràdio.

3.1. Components de ràdio

Davant view of the Retevis RT55 Marine Radio with labeled buttons and display.

Image 3.1: Front panel of the Retevis RT55 Marine Radio with key controls labeled.

  • Antena: Per transmetre i rebre senyals.
  • Pantalla LCD: Mostra el número de canal, l'estat de la bateria i altres indicadors de funcionament.
  • CH 16 Button: Quickly switches to Channel 16 (emergency channel).
  • Botó CH: S'utilitza per a la selecció de canals.
  • TAG/FAV Button: Alterna entre tagged/favorite channels.
  • MUTE/VOL Button: Adjusts volume or mutes audio.
  • MONI/SQL Button: Activates monitor function or adjusts squelch level.
  • DUAL/SCAN Button: Activates dual watch or scan function.
  • LOCK/H/L Button: Locks the keypad or switches between high/low power output.
  • Fletxes amunt/avall: Navigate menus and change channels.
  • Botó PTT (Prem per parlar): Located on the side, used to transmit.

4. Configuració

4.1. Instal·lació de la bateria

  1. Assegureu-vos que la ràdio estigui apagada.
  2. Alineeu la bateria amb el compartiment de la bateria a la part posterior de la ràdio.
  3. Empenyeu suaument la bateria al seu lloc fins que faci clic de manera segura.
Retevis RT55 Lithium-ion battery pack.

Image 4.1: The 1200mAh Lithium-ion battery pack for the RT55.

4.2. Fixació de l'antena

  1. Enrosqueu l'antena en sentit horari al connector de la part superior de la ràdio fins que quedi ben ajustada amb els dits. No l'estrengueu massa.

4.3. Carregant la bateria

Before initial use, fully charge the battery. A full charge typically takes several hours.

  1. Connecteu l'adaptador d'alimentació a la base de càrrega.
  2. Connecteu l'adaptador de corrent a una presa de corrent CA estàndard.
  3. Place the radio (with battery installed) into the charging cradle. Ensure proper contact between the radio and the cradle's charging terminals.
  4. The charging indicator on the cradle will illuminate (e.g., red for charging, green for fully charged).
Retevis RT55 Marine Radio in its charging cradle with power adapter connected.

Image 4.2: The Retevis RT55 radio placed in its charging cradle.

5. Instruccions de funcionament

5.1. Encendre/apagar

  • Per encendre, premeu i manteniu premut PODER button (often integrated with the LOCK/H/L button or a dedicated button) until the display illuminates.
  • Per apagar-lo, manteniu premut el botó PODER de nou el botó fins que la pantalla s'apagui.

5.2. Ajust de volum

  • Premeu el botó MUTE/VOL botó.
  • Utilitza el Fletxa amunt / avall botons per augmentar o reduir el nivell de volum.
  • Premeu MUTE/VOL again to confirm or wait for the setting to auto-save.

5.3. Selecció de canals

The RT55 supports 88 international marine channels.

  • Premeu el botó CH botó.
  • Utilitza el Fletxa amunt / avall botons per seleccionar el canal desitjat.
  • Premeu CH again to confirm or wait for the setting to auto-save.
  • To quickly access the emergency channel, press the dedicated CH 16 botó.

5.4. Funció de silenciador

Squelch eliminates background noise when no signal is being received.

  • Premeu el botó MONI/SQL botó.
  • Utilitza el Fletxa amunt / avall buttons to adjust the squelch level (typically 0-9, where 0 is open squelch and 9 is maximum squelch).
  • Premeu MONI/SQL de nou per confirmar.

5.5. Vigilància dual / Vigilància triple

This feature allows monitoring multiple channels simultaneously.

  • Rellotge dual: Monitors the current working channel and Channel 16.
  • Triple vigilància: Monitors the current working channel, Channel 16, and a designated call channel (e.g., Channel 9).
  • Premeu el botó DUAL/SCAN button to activate or cycle through these modes.
Diagram illustrating Dual-Watch and Tri-Watch functions on the Retevis RT55, showing monitoring of multiple channels.

Image 5.1: Visual representation of Dual-Watch and Tri-Watch channel monitoring.

5.6. Weather Channels

The RT55 can receive weather alerts on dedicated weather channels.

  • Consult your local regulations for available weather channels.
  • Access weather channels via the TAG/FAV button or a dedicated menu option.
Retevis RT55 Marine Radio displaying weather alert icons, indicating its weather channel functionality.

Image 5.2: The radio displaying weather alert functionality.

5.7. Floating and Vibration Drainage

The RT55 is designed to float if dropped in water and features a vibration drainage function to clear water from the speaker.

  • If the radio falls into water, it will float to the surface.
  • To activate vibration drainage, typically press and hold a specific button (e.g., MONI/SQL or a dedicated drainage button) for a few seconds. The radio will emit a vibrating sound to expel water.
Retevis RT55 Marine Radio partially submerged in water, demonstrating its IP67 floating capability.

Image 5.3: The RT55 radio floating in water, highlighting its IP67 waterproof rating.

Retevis RT55 Marine Radio with water splashes and blue vibration symbols, indicating its vibration drainage function.

Image 5.4: The radio demonstrating its vibration drainage feature.

Video 5.1: Demonstration of the Retevis RT55's waterproofing, floating, and vibration drainage functions.

6. Manteniment

  • Neteja: Netegeu l'exterior de la ràdio amb un drap suau iamp tela. No utilitzeu productes químics aggressivs ni netejadors abrasius.
  • Emmagatzematge: Guardeu la ràdio en un lloc fresc i sec quan no la feu servir. Traieu la bateria si la guardeu durant períodes prolongats.
  • Cura de la bateria: Avoid fully discharging the battery frequently. Recharge before the battery is completely depleted to prolong its lifespan.

7. Solució De Problemes

ProblemaCausa possibleSolució
La ràdio no s'encénLa bateria està baixa o no està instal·lada correctament.Carregueu la bateria o torneu-la a instal·lar correctament.
No reception or poor audio qualityAntenna loose or damaged; Squelch level too high; Out of range.Check antenna connection; Adjust squelch level; Move closer to other radios or a repeater.
No es pot transmetreBattery low; Incorrect channel selected; Keypad locked.Charge battery; Select appropriate channel; Unlock keypad.
Water in speaker after submersionNormal after water exposure.Activate the vibration drainage function.

8. Especificacions

CaracterísticaDetall
MarcaRetevis
Número de modelRT55
ColorNoir (Negre)
Nombre de canals88
Interval de freqüènciaVHF
Interval màxim4 quilòmetres
Nivell de resistència a l'aiguaIP67 (impermeable)
Característiques especialsFloat, Monitor Function, IP67 Waterproof, Call Channel Programming, Automatic Backlight, Vibration Drainage
Tipus de bateria1 x 1200mAh Lithium-ion (included)
Voltage7.4 Volts
Dimensions del producte (P x A x A)4.1P x 6.5L x 14H centímetres
Pes de l'article288 grams
Nivell de soroll40 decibels
Dispositius compatiblesOther two-way radios with the same band or channel, compatible accessories (headsets, earphones, external antennas)
Interval de temperatura-20 ℃ ~ +55 ℃
País d'origenXina

9. Garantia i Suport

Retevis offers the following warranty and support for the RT55 Marine Radio:

  • Període de garantia: 2 years for the radio body, 1 year for accessories.
  • Política de devolució: 30 days for no-reason returns.
  • Servei posterior a la garantia: Maintenance service is available beyond the warranty period. Buyers are responsible for associated costs.

For further assistance or technical support, please refer to the official Retevis weblloc o poseu-vos en contacte amb el vostre distribuïdor local.

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