HTX-252 2-Meter Amateur FM Mobile Transceiver
(190-1127) Features Faxback Doc. # 60178
Your RadioShack HTX-252 2-Meter FM Mobile Transceiver is a compact and
versatile transceiver, perfect either in your vehicle or in your home.
Vehicle cables and mounting hardware are supplied. Add an optional base
station antenna, cable and a power supply to make it your home transceiver
It is an all-around 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. # 60179 for more information.
Here are some of your transceiver's features:
High (25 Watt) and Low (10 - lets you select the best power setting
Watt) Power Settings according to communication guidelines.
10-Memory Channels and 1 - lets you store up to 10 frequencies for quick
Call Channel access along with other settings such as the
repeater offset and the CTCSS tones.
Frequency Range of 144-148 - provides flexibility and excellent wide
MHz (TX) and 136-174 MHz coverage. You can also extend the transmit
(RX) frequency range to 142.00-149.885 MHz.
Channel Up/Down and 16-Key - lets you manually send DTMF (Dual-Tone,
DTMF on the Mic Multiple Frequency) tones to quickly access
DTMF-access repeaters, auto-patches, or other
stations equipped with a DTMF page feature.
CTCSS (Continuous Tone - both encodes and decodes 38 subaudible tones
Coded Squelch System) to help reduce interference from other nearby
Subaudible Tone systems operating on the same frequency.
Programmable Frequency Step- lets you set the frequency step for tuning or
scanning to 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25 kHz.
Signal Strength Indicator - a graduated bar shows the relative strength
of the received signal and transmitting
signal.
Digital Phase-Locked Loop - provides highly accurate and stable tuning.
(PLL)Frequency Synthesizer
Built-in Automatic - ensures a constant RF modulation level.
Modulation Control
Repeater Offset - lets you select the appropriate offset value
to match a local repeater.
Scan - the transceiver scans the frequency range and
the memory locations for transmissions.
Rotary Tuning - lets you reach a desired frequency quickly
and accurately.
External Speaker Jack - lets you connect an optional external speaker
for more flexible operation.
Illuminated Digital - clearly shows the frequency, the functions,
Display and the signal strength.
Key Lock - lets you lock the transceiver's keys to
prevent accidentally changing settings.
Manual Conventions
Some of your transceiver's controls perform multiple functions. The
abbreviation or symbol for a function is printed on, or above each multi
function button.
To activate certain transceiver features, you must press F (function) and
then another button. Those key combination instructions are printed as
the first button name, +, then the second button name. For example, F +
LOCK means press F then press LOCK.
Control names are printed in small, bold, capital letters such as CALL or
VFO. Words, symbols, and numbers that appear on the display are printed
using a distinctive typeface, such as 146.94 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.
(BR EB 6/14/00)
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