HTX-200 Mini Handheld 2-Meter FM Amateur Transceiver
(190-1102) Features Faxback Doc. # 52048
Your RadioShack HTX-200 Mini Handheld Two-Meter FM Amateur Transceiver is
compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry almost anywhere. The
crystal controlled circuitry provides accurate and stable channel
selection, making it an ideal choice for your amateur communications
needs.
Note: You must have a Technician Class or higher Amateur Radio Operator's
License, and a call sign issued by the FCC, to legally transmit using this
transceiver. Transmitting without a license carries heavy penalties.
Getting a license is easier than ever. See "Introduction to Amateur
Radio" in Faxback Doc. # 52049 for more information.
Here are some of your transceiver's features.
200 mW/1 Watt Output - the transceiver automatically transmits at
200 mW output when powered by internal
batteries, or at 1 Watt output when powered
by an external 9-volt power source.
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded - helps reduce interference from other nearby
Squelch System) subaudible systems operating on the same frequency.
tone Encoding and decoding tone unlocks squelch
when received.
Repeater Offset - lets you select an appropriate offset value
to match a local repeater.
Scan - the transceiver scans frequency range and
memory channels for transmissions.
Power Save - conserves battery power when the
transceiver is not transmitting or
receiving.
Programmable Frequency Steps - lets you set the frequency increment for
tuning or scanning to 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20,
25, 50 kHz, or 1 MHz steps.
Alert Melody - you can set the radio to play a short,
selectable melody when it transmits, and
play the same melody when it receives a
tone encoded signal.
Signal Strength Indicator - a graduated bar shows the relative strength
of the received signal.
Time-Out Timer - lets you set a maximum transmission time
interval from 0 to 990 seconds to make the
best use of repeater transmission time.
Busy Channel Lock Out - prevents transmitting while the selected
channel is receiving a signal.
TX Delay - continues transmitting to prevent noise at
the end of a transmission as you release
the push-to-talk (PTT) button.
Scan Delay - delays restart of scanning when the radio
locks onto a channel.
Earphone Jack and External - lets you connect an optional earphone,
Microphone Jack external microphone, or combination headset
for more flexible operation.
External Power Jack - lets you use an external power source for
maximum output.
30 Memory Locations - lets you store up to 30 frequencies and
other settings.
Back Light - makes your transceiver easy to operate in
low-light situations.
Key-Lock - lets you lock the transceiver's keys to
prevent accidentally changing settings.
We recommend you record your transceiver's serial number here. The number
is on the transceiver's back panel.
Serial Number: ___________________________
Manual Conventions
Your transceiver's buttons perform multiple functions. The abbreviation
or symbol for a function is printed on, below, or above each button.
To activate certain transceiver features, you must press FUNC (function)
and another button at the same time. Those key combination instructions
are printed as first button name, +, then the second button name. For
example, FUNC + LOCK means hold down FUNC while you press LOCK.
Button names are printed in small, bold, capital letters such as BEEP or
SC. Words, symbols, and numbers that appear on the display are printed
using a distinctive typeface such as 146.940 or BUSY.
FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
(EB 4/9/99)