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Cat. No. 19-1102

OWNERS MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.

HTX-200

Mini Handheld Two-Meter FM Amateur Transceiver
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FEATURES

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 frequency selection, making it an ideal choice for your amateur communications needs. Note: You must have a Technician Class or higher Amateur Radio Operators 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 on Page 7 for more information. Here are some of your transceivers features. Up To 2 Watt Output the transceiver transmits at 200 mW output when powered by internal alkaline batteries, or at 2 Watt output when powered by an external 9-volt power source. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) Subaudible Tone both encodes and decodes 47 subaudible tones to help reduce interference from other nearby systems operating on the same frequency. 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. Power Save conserves battery power when the transceiver is not transmitting or receiving. Programmable Frequency Steps let you set the frequency increment for tuning or scanning to 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50 kHz, or 1 MHz steps.
1999 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RadioShack and Adaptaplug are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
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Paging Tones you can set the radio to play a short, selectable paging tone when it transmits, and sound the same tone when it receives a 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 161/2 minutes in 10-second increments. Busy Channel Lock Out prevents transmitting while the selected channel is receiving a signal. TX Delay reduces squelch tail when communicating using CTCSS. Scan Delay delays the restart of scanning when the radio locks onto a channel. Earphone Jack and External Microphone Jack let you connect an optional earphone, 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 let you store up to 30 frequencies and other settings. Back Light makes your transceiver easy to operate in lowlight situations. Key Lock lets you lock the transceivers keys to prevent accidentally changing settings.
We recommend you record your transceivers serial number here. The number is on the transceivers back panel. Serial Number ____________________________ 3
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MANUAL CONVENTIONS

Your transceivers 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 the 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.
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CONTENTS

Introduction to Amateur Radio.. 7 Preparation.... 9 Power Sources... 9 Using Internal Batteries.. 9 Testing Internal Batteries... 10 Using AC Power.. 11 Using Ni-Cd or Ni-MH Battery Power.. 11 Using Vehicle Battery Power.. 12 Connecting the Antenna.. 13 Attaching the Belt Clip.. 13 Attaching the Wrist Strap.. 14 Connecting a Microphone/Speaker.. 14 Using the Menus... 16 Using the HTX-200s Menus.. 16 A Quick Look at the Controls... 19 A Quick Look at the Display.. 22 Operation... Turning on the HTX-200.. Selecting Frequencies (Direct Tuning).. Receiving Transmissions.. Temporarily Opening Squelch... Transmitting... Understanding Repeaters... Setting the Repeater Offset Frequency. Turning Duplex Operation On and Off.. Setting the Repeater Offset Direction.. Reversing the Transmit and Receive Frequencies.. Memory Operation... Storing a Transmit/Receive Frequency.. Recalling Memories... Clearing A Single Memory... Using the Calling-Frequency Memory.. 30 31

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Start studying for the license exams. Do not be intimidated by the word study, because most people can go from knowing absolutely nothing about amateur radio to passing the Novice and Technician written exams in less than a month. The exams test your knowledge of basic radio regulations and elementary radio theory. Many clubs hold license classes which can be a fun and easy way to learn about amateur radio. There are good books, cassette tapes, computer programs, and many other study aids available. Your local RadioShack store sells FCC License Preparation study guides for amateur radio operator licenses. While you are no longer required to learn Morse code for a Technician Class license, we encourage you to learn it anyway so you can advance to higher levels of operating privileges. There is no fee to take the Novice exam. As soon as you pass the Novice exam, you can immediately take the Technician exam. There is a small fee required for taking the Technician exam. All license level tests are administered by a three-member Volunteer Examiner Team. Contact the ARRL for a schedule of exam opportunities in your area. The Technician Class license lets you use the HTX-200 to communicate directly with other operators, and use repeaters for distant communication. Amateur radio is a great hobby that has enriched the lives of millions of people all over the world. The ARRL would be glad to hear from you if you need more information or would like to join!
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PREPARATION

POWER SOURCES
You can operate your transceiver from any of three power sources: internal batteries AC power (using an optional power supply and DC adapter) vehicle battery power (using an optional DC adapter)

Using Internal Batteries

Your transceiver can use two AA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Cautions: Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. Follow these steps to install batteries.

LOCK Tab (on bottom)

1. Move the LOCK tab in the opposite direction of the arrow marked on the bottom of the transceiver. 9
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2. Press down and slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow marked on the cover. 3. Put the batteries into the compartment and on top of the attached ribbon, according to the polarity symbols (+ and ) marked inside the compartment. 4. Replace the cover and slide the LOCK tab to secure the cover.

Testing Internal Batteries
When you turn on the HTX-200, BAT appears briefly and the graduated bar (the signal strentgth meter) next to BAT indicates the battery strength. If the batteries are weak, the graduated bar shows less than 4 boxes. The battery symbol ( ) constantly indicates the battery strength. When only one or two bars appear inside the battery strength indicator, replace both batteries as soon as possible. Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Caution: If you do not plan to use the transceiver with batteries for a two week period, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
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USING AC POWER

You can operate the HTX-200 from AC power using a regulated power supply capable of supplying 13.8 VDC at least 1A and a vehicle power adapter (see Using Vehicle Battery Power on Page 12). The supply should also have an accessory power socket into which the DC-to-DC power adapter fits. If your power supply does not have an accessory power socket, you can either wire the power cord directly to your power supply or add an accessory power socket to the supply. Suitable connectors, power supplies, power cords, and sockets are available at your local RadioShack store. The following illustration shows how to connect a typical power supply, a DC-to-DC power adapter, and the HTX-200.

LATE D

POWE R

8 V DC

USING NI-CD OR NI-MH BATTERY POWER
You can use either Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries to power your HTX200; however, you cannot recharge these batteries while they are inside the HTX-200. You can use a separate external charger for recharging the batteries outside the radio. Your local RadioShack store carries a selection of suitable batteries and chargers. Note: As these batteries provide less voltage than that typically supplied by alkaline batteries, expect less transmitting output power when you use the HTX-200 with Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery power. 11
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USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER

You can power the HTX-200 from a vehicles 12V power source (such as cigarette-lighter socket) using an 9-volt, 900 mA DC-toDC power adapter and a size I Adaptaplug (neither supplied) with TIP set to +. Both are available at your local RadioShack store. Cautions: You must use a power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 900 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the HTX200's DC 9V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the HTX-200 or the adapter.
Always connect the DC adapter to the HTX-200 before you connect it to the power source. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from the power source before you disconnect it from the HTX-200. Follow these steps to operate the HTX-200 from a vehicles battery power. 1. Insert the Adaptaplug into the HTX-200s DC 9V jack. 2. Plug the other end of the adapter into the cigarette-lighter socket in the vehicle.
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CONNECTING THE ANTENNA

Place the threaded base socket of the supplied antenna over the antenna connector on top of the transceiver and turn the antenna clockwise to tighten it. Turn it clockwise to remove it.
Caution: Do not over-tighten the antenna Note: You can connect an external antenna to the HTX-200 using an SMA-to-BNC adapter. This adapter, as well as suitable antennas, are available through your local RadioShack store.

ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP

Use a Phillips screwdriver and the two supplied screws to attach the supplied belt clip to your transceiver. Do not overtighten the screws.
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ATTACHING THE WRIST STRAP
To attach the supplied wrist strap to the top of the belt clip, thread the straps small loop through the opening in the top of the clip. Then insert the longer loop through the smaller loop and pull on the strap until the loop is tight.
CONNECTING A MICROPHONE/ SPEAKER
You can connect an external communications headset (consisting of a microphone and speaker) to the transceiver so you can use it privately. Lift the hinged, rubber dust cover from the MIC and SPK jacks on the top of the transceiver, then insert the plug of an optional voice activated headset with microphone, or an optional communication headset, into the jacks.
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Caution: Use only microphone and speaker accessories that do not share a common ground for the speaker and the microphone. Doing otherwise might damage the transceiver. Note: Inserting a headsets plug automatically disconnects the internal speaker. You can also connect an optional mono earphone to the SPK jack. This lets you use the transceivers push-to-talk button to transmit as usual. Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of suitable communications headsets, earphones, and separate components. The following schematic diagram shows the typical wiring for a suitable external mic and speaker.

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rC Receive Tone
See the table on Page 36. (110.9)

tC Transmit Tone

MEL Tone Paging

(1), 2, 3, 4, 5

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A QUICK LOOK AT THE CONTROLS
Most of the controls of the HTX-200 have multiple functions. Use the following chart to review the function of each control.
VOL/OFF SQ PTT Microphone

Speaker

Key/Control VOL/OFF
Use it to: Turn the radio on/off. Adjust the volume. Set the squelch level to block weak signals.
Use with the FUNC + Key to: Access the Main Menu. N/A
Change (increase) the frequency by the value set for CS (see the first menu option on Page 16).
Directly changes the frequency, one digit at a time. Repeatedly press V to access each digit of the displayed frequency.
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Key/Control (T.SET)

Use it to: Change (decrease) the frequency by the value set for CS (see the first menu option on Page 16). Press to override squelch. Press and hold to cycle through rC, tC, rPt, and CS settings. Turn on the displays backlight for 4 seconds.
Use with the FUNC + Key to: Accesses the Tone Set Option menu and settings.

MO (REV)

Reverse the repeater offset.

(BEEP)

Enable/disable the key tone. appears when the key tone is enabled. In memory mode, starts the display flashing. Then use or to access a frequency to store in a memory location. Set the radio to simplex or duplex mode when in VCO mode. Set the repeater offset for a memory location when in memory mode.

MR (MW)

Enter memory setting mode. MR and the last used memory location appear.

SC (RPT)

Starts and stops scanning. Hold down and power on to access expanded band coverage (142150 MHz).
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Key/Control C (LOCK)

Use it to: Press once to display and switch to the current call frequency. Hold down to change the call frequency and associated parameters, such as repeater offset and CTCSS tones. Hold down to transmit. Press to store the settings.
Use with the FUNC + Key to: Lock the controls (except PTT, , VOL, and SQ). Press again to unlock the controls.

PTT (Push To Talk)

Swap the input and output frequencies for repeater operations.

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RECEIVING TRANSMISSIONS

Follow these steps to receive standard transmissions. 1. With the radio on, rotate SQ counterclockwise until you hear a hissing sound. Then slowly rotate SQ clockwise just until the noise stops. Notes: BUSY appears when the HTX-200 receives a standard transmission or if the squelch is open. If the transmission uses CTCSS tones, CALL also appears. Volume, power, and squelch are combined in one control. The inner control is VOL (volume) and power on/off, while the outer control is SQ (squelch). If the HTX-200 picks up unwanted, weak transmissions, rotate SQ clockwise to prevent the squelch from opening for these transmissions. If you want to hear weak transmissions, rotate SQ counterclockwise. When you do this, you might hear hissing between transmissions. 2. Set VOL/OFF to a comfortable listening level.
TEMPORARILY OPENING SQUELCH
If you use the Tone Squelch (CTCSS) feature, you might not hear a transmission on the current frequency. To temporarily open the squelch so you can hear all transmissions on the frequency, hold down MO. To resume normal operation, release MO.
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TRANSMITTING

There are two basic types of communication possible with this transceiver: radio-direct-to-radio (simplex) or radio-to repeaterto radio (duplex). Simplex operation uses the same frequency to send and receive. Duplex operation uses one frequency to transmit and another to receive. For more information about duplex, see Understanding Repeaters on Page 26. Caution: It is illegal to transmit if you do not have at least a Technician Class license issued by the FCC. Follow these steps to transmit. 1. Select the desired frequency using manual or direct entry. 2. Hold the HTX-200 about 3 inches from your mouth. 3. Hold down PTT, then speak slowly and clearly into the microphone. TX appears while you transmit. Note: If you try to transmit outside the transmit frequency range, inhibit briefly appears. 4. Release PTT when you finish transmitting.
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UNDERSTANDING REPEATERS

Operation through a repeater, where you transmit on one frequency and receive on another, is called duplex operation. Operation direct to another station, where you transmit and receive on the same frequency, is called simplex operation. A repeater is a station that receives a signal on one frequency (the input frequency) and then retransmits that signal on a different frequency (the output frequency). Repeater antennas are typically located at the tops of tall buildings or on antenna towers, so a relatively low-power signal can reach the repeater. The repeater retransmits the signal at a higher power. This gives your transceiver the ability to communicate over a much greater range. To use a repeater, you must know the repeaters input and output frequencies. Repeaters are usually identified by their output frequency. Thus, a repeater that has an output frequency of 146.94 is referred to as the 146.942 repeater. To determine the input frequency, you must know the frequency offset (typically 600 kHz for the 2-meter band) and the offset direction (+ if you add 600 kHz to the output, or if you subtract 600 kHz from the output). Whether the offset is positive or negative depends on: which part of the band the repeater operates on local convention proximity of repeaters using the same two frequencies To determine the offset and the direction, obtain a copy of The ARRL Repeater Handbook (available from your local RadioShack store or directly from the ARRL) which lists the locations of repeaters as well as their frequency and offset information. A + above the displayed frequency indicates a positive offset, while a above the frequency indicates a negative offset. If neither + nor appears, the HTX-200 is set for simplex operation.

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SETTING THE REPEATER OFFSET FREQUENCY
The HTX-200s default repeater offset is 600 kHz, which appears as 0.6 (MHz). Follow these steps to change the offset. Note: This setting only affects the VFO mode. If you saved a frequency offset in a memory, that setting is not affected. 1. With power off, hold down FUNC and turn on the HTX-200, 2. Hold down FUNC and repeatedly press until rpt and the current offset appear. 0.0 appears if no offset is currently set.
3. Repeatedly press or until the desired offset appears. You can set an offset between 0 and 8 MHz in 100kHz steps. 4. Press PTT to store the setting and exit the menu.
TURNING DUPLEX OPERATION ON AND OFF
To turn on duplex (repeater use) operation for the VFO mode, press FUNC + SC (RPT). Provided the current repeater offset value is not 0.0, the current offset indicator (+ above or below) appears above the displayed frequency. Press FUNC + SC (RPT) again to turn it off.
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SETTING THE REPEATER OFFSET DIRECTION
1. Set an offset frequency other than 0.0. 2. Press FUNC + SC (RPT) to see the current offset direction (+ above or below). 3. Press FUNC + MO (REV) to change the repeater offset direction. Note: To save this setting in a memory location, MR must be flashing before you store the settings (see on Page 31 and Storing a Transmit/Receive Frequency on Page 29). Otherwise, the setting reverts to its saved value the next time you turn on the HTX-200.
REVERSING THE TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE FREQUENCIES
To swap the input and output frequencies, press FUNC+PTT. For example, if you have set the radio to repeater operation on 146.940 with a positive offset, the radio would normally receive on 146.94 and transmit on 146.340 MHz. After you press FUNC+PTT, the radio will receive on 146.340 and transmit on 146.940. This feature is useful if you want to determine whether you are close enough to another station to communicate on a simplex frequency. While the other station is transmitting, reverse the frequencies. If you can still hear the other station, you are hearing their signal directly and you do not need to use the repeater.
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MEMORY OPERATION

Your HTX-200 has 30 standard memory locations that you can use to store frequencies for quick access. For each memory location, you can also store other settings such as the repeater offset, CTCSS tones, and frequencies to pass or lock out during scanning.
STORING A TRANSMIT/RECEIVE FREQUENCY

1. Press MR.

and the last used memory location appear.
2. Repeatedly press or to select the desired memory location. ------ appears if the memory location is empty. 3. Press FUNC+MR. The selected memory location and flash.

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SCANNING OPERATION

SCANNING FOR ACTIVE FREQUENCIES
1. To search for activity on a frequency, press SC. The transceiver begins to scan up or down the full frequency range, and it stops on each active frequency for the duration set by the scan delay option (see Using Scan Delay on Page 32). 2. To change the scanning direction, press or.
3. To stop on a frequency or to stop scanning completely, press SC again.

Using Scan Delay

If the HTX-200 stops on a signal during scanning, then that signal stops, the scan delay feature delays the continuation of scanning to allow time for the signal to restart. Access the Main Menu (see Using the HTX-200s Menus on Page 16) to set the value. With Sd and the current delay time shown, press or to select the new delay time (between 1 and 30 seconds).
SCANNING STANDARD MEMORY LOCATIONS
1. Press MR (so MR appears), then press SC. The transceiver scans all locations except empty locations and the ones you programmed to be passed during scanning. 2. To change the scanning direction, press 3. To stop scanning, press SC again. or.
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Setting A Memory Location to Always Skip During Scanning
The HTX-200 is preset to include all memory locations (except empty locations) during memory scanning. Follow these steps to set the transceiver to have it always skip (or resume scanning) a specific location during scanning. 1. Press MR.
to select the desired memory
4. To set the HTX-200 to skip the memory location, press SC, then press or so SCSP ON (scan skip) appears.
To include the displayed location during scanning, press or so SCSP oF appears. 5. When you finish, press SC again, then press PTT to store the setting.
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Temporarily Locking Out (Skipping) Locations During Memory Scanning
You can set the transceiver to lock out a location while scanning the frequencies stored in memory. When the transceiver stops at a memory location you want to skip, press FUNC. PASS briefly appears and the transceiver continues to scan, locking out (skipping) that location from then on. Repeat this for each location you want to skip.
To cancel the settings and have the HTX-200 include the skipped frequencies once again, turn the radio off then on again. Note: You cannot lock out all memory locations. One location is always active. If you lock out all but two active locations and then lock out one more, EMPTY briefly appears and scanning stops.

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CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM FEATURES
Your HTX-200 can transmit and receive a low-level, selectable subaudible tone at the same time as it transmits (TX) or receives (RX) a regular signal. This special tone lets you listen only to other radios set to the same tone frequency when you use the HTX200 in simplex operation. It also lets you match your radio to the subaudible tone frequency used by a local repeater. To enable the TX and RX tones for the HTX-200, follow these steps. 1. Press FUNC+. The current tone setting appears (tONE oF or tone on). 2. Press or to turn on the option. tONE on appears.
3. To set a receive (RX) tone, press FUNC+. rC appears. Then press or to select a tone frequency from the list on Page 36. For this example, 67.0 MHz was selected for both the transmit and receive frequencies.
4. To set a transmit (TX) tone, press FUNC+. tC appears. Then press or to select a tone frequency from the list on Page 36. 5. Press PTT to store all the settings.
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To select and store a CTCSS subaudible tone in a memory location, press MR. MR and the last used memory location appear. (In the examples shown on the preceding page, memory location 2 is used.) Then follow the preceding Steps 15. Subaudible Tone Frequencies (Hz) 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8 250.3 254.1 Off
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TONE PAGING

You can set the HTX-200 to sound an alert tone when it receives a transmission that includes the currently set subaudible receivetone (or any transmission, if the receive-tone or the tone feature is set to off). Turn off the radio, then press while you turn the HTX-200 on again. appears. The first time the HTX-200 receives a transmission that matches the current CTCSS settings, it sounds the selected alert tone, then turns off the tone paging feature. To turn the feature back on, turn the power off then on again while holding down. Follow these steps to change the alert tone. 1. Select the VFO mode. (See Selecting Frequencies (Direct Tuning) on Page 23.) 2. Hold down FUNC and press (T.SET) four times. MEL and a number from 1 to 5 appear. Release FUNC.
3. Repeatedly press either or to step through the five different tones. If key tone is enabled, each tone sounds as you select its number. 4. Press PTT to store your selection and exit the menu.

SENDING PAGING TONES

To transmit the selected paging tone, press PTT. while pressing
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OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

CHANGING THE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY RANGE
You can change the standard transmit frequency range from 144148 MHz to an extended range of 142149.885 MHz. To set the transceiver to its extended range, turn off the transceiver, then hold down SC and turn on the transceiver again. To return to the standard frequency range, turn off the transceiver, then hold down SC and turn it on again. Note: Transmitting out of the normal band is allowed only for MARS (Military Amateur Radio Service) and CAP (Civilian Air Patrol) operators. You must have the appropriate license.

LOCKING THE KEYPAD

To lock the transceivers keypad so you do not accidentally appears. This locks all change a setting, press FUNC+LOCK. buttons except PTT, , VOL, and SQ. To unlock the keypad, press FUNC + LOCK again.

LIGHTING THE DISPLAY

Press to turn on the displays backlight for about 4 seconds. If you press any key while the light is on, the light remains on for about 4 seconds more. Hold down for at least 1 second to have the light remain on until you press again.
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TURNING THE KEY TONE ON AND OFF
The transceiver is preset to sound a beep each time you press a key. To turn off the beep, press FUNC+ (BEEP). disappears. To restore the key tone, press FUNC + (BEEP) again. Note: If the key tone feature is disabled, the power-on tone does not sound.
CHECKING THE CURRENT MEMORY SETTINGS
If you hold down MO (REV) for longer than 1 second, the squelch opens and the set values for receive tone (rT on/off), transmit tone (tt on/off), scan skip condition (SCSP)(if any), repeater offset (rPt), and frequency step (CS) appear. Release MO (REV) to turn on the squelch again.
SETTING THE FREQUENCY STEP
To change the frequency increment used during scanning and stepping to a frequency, use the Main Menu to access the CS option setting (see Using the HTX-200s Menus on Page 16). Then repeatedly press or until you reach the desired setting. You can change the frequency step to 5 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz, 25 kHz, 50 kHz, or 1 MHz. (The example shown here is 25 kHz.)

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POWER SAVE

The power save feature lets the radio conserve battery power by turning off power to the receiver section and periodically turning it on to check for a transmission. Use the Main Menu to set the power save option (see Using the HTX-200s Menus on Page 16). With PS and the current status (on or oFF) displayed, press or to turn this feature on or off.

TIME-OUT TIMER

When you communicate using repeaters, keep your transmissions as brief as possible. Most repeaters have built-in timers that limit single transmissions to 3 minutes or less. You can set the transceiver to stop transmitting and sound a beep if you exceed a set time limit with a single transmission. Use the Main Menu (see Using the HTX-200s Menus on Page 16) to set a value for the time-out timer. With tot and the current setting displayed, press or to choose a value from 0 to 990 seconds.
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REDUCING SQUELCH TAIL

If you are communicating with a repeater or another station using subaudible tones, you can eliminate the squelch tail (the burst of noise the other person hears when you stop transmitting) by turning on the transmit delay option. When you turn on this feature and use CTCSS, the radio continues to transmit for a short period of time after you release PTT, but then it immediately drops the subaudible tone. This causes the other radio to close the squelch before there is dead air, preventing the squelch tail. Use the Main Menu (see Using the HTX-200s Menus on Page 16) to set the transmit delay option. Then, with t.dy and the current status displayed, press or to turn this feature on or off.

BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT

Use the Main Menu to set the busy channel lockout (see Using the HTX-200s Menus on Page 16). The lockout prevents the transceiver from transmitting while it is receiving a signal. With the radios preset value bCLO oF displayed, press or to change the display to bCLO oN. Repeat this step to change the display back to bCLO oF to disable the lockout.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your transceiver is not working as it should and it displays an error message, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. If the transceiver still does not operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. You see S-SHORT Possible Cause If the transceiver detects a shorted external microphone connection, it automatically switches off power to the audio amplifier and displays S-SHORT to indicate a short circuit. Indicates a PLL circuit malfunction due to a defect in the VCO circuit or bias supply. The EPROM information needs to be reset. Remedies Remove the connected microphone and replace it, or use the internal microphone.

PLL-Error

Turn power off then on again.

EEP-Error

Reset the transceiver. See Resetting the HTX-200 on Page 44.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your RadioShack HTX-200 Mini Handheld Two-Meter FM Amateur Transceiver is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your transceiver so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the transceiver dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the transceiver only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts. Keep the transceiver away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.
Handle the transceiver gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the transceiver to work improperly. Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your transceivers electronic parts. Wipe the transceiver with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the transceiver. Modifying or tampering with the transceivers internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your transceiver is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. 43
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USING THE KEYPAD DIAGNOSTIC
The HTX-200 has a built-in diagnostic program that lets you confirm whether the keypad switches are functioning correctly. To use this diagnostic program, follow these steps. 1. Hold down MO (REV) and turn on the transceiver. 2. Press MO (REV) again. PrESS dn appears. 3. Press 4. Press. If the action is correct, PrESS Up appears. If the action is correct, PrES Mr appears.
5. Press MR (MW). If the action is correct, PrESS Sc appears. 6. Press SC (RPT). If the action is correct, PrESS bp appears. 7. Press appears.
(BEEP). If the action is correct,

PrESS Lc

8. Press LOCK (C). If the action is correct, F appears. 9. Press FUNC. If the action is correct, PrES Mo appears. 10. Press MO (REV). If this action is correct, GOOD appears briefly and then the set frequency appears again.

RESETTING THE HTX-200

If the transceivers display locks up or the transceiver does not work properly after you turn it on, you might need to reset it. Caution: This procedure clears all the information you have programmed into the transceiver. Before you reset the transceiver, try turning it off then on again to see if it begins working properly. To reset the transceiver, turn it off then hold down FUNC +MO and turn it on again. iniTial appears to confirm the reset operation. Release FUNC+MO.

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UPDATED 12/22/2010

Hello again Clint, Nice to hear from you again. The newest addition to the adapter list if one for the new Kenwood TH-D72a radio. The BGA-76 is the adapter to order for it.
Stephens adapter on one of my Yaesu FT-60R handhelds. Here is the updated adapter fitting list: Yaesu: VX-1R, VX-2R, VX-3R, VX-5R, VX-6R, VX-7R, FT-50-R, FT-60-R, VX-10, VX-150, FT-250-R, VX-110, VXA-100, VXA-120, VXA-700,VX-800, VX-170 (Mod), VX-8R, VX-8DR (With & Without External GPS unit), VX-8GR (Built in GPS) Icom: IC-T90A, IC-91A, IC-92AD, IC-F50, IC-R5, IC-R2, IC-T8A, ICT81A, IC-Q7A, IC-M1V, M88(Marine) Kenwood: TH-D7, TH-D72A, TH-G71, TH-F6A, TH-59, TH-K2AT Alinco: DJ-V5, DJ-X3, DJ-S40, DJ-G7, DJ-X30T Radio Shack: HTX-200, HTX-400, HTX-245, HTX-420 Uniden: BCD-396T, BR-330T, ATLANTIS (Marine) Midland: G-11 (GMRS)
Part # BGA-76 Yaesu: VX-5R, VX-1R Icom: IC-Q7A, IC-M1V, IC-F50, M88 (Marine) Kenwood: TH-D7, TH-D72A, TH-G71, TH-59 Alinco: DJ-V5 Radio Shack: HTX-200, HTX-400, HTX-420 Uniden: BCD-396T, BR-330T, ATLANTIS (Marine) ------------------------------------------------------------------Part # BGA-77 Icom: IC-T90A, IC-91A, IC-92AD, IC-T8A, IC-T81A, IC-R2, IC-R5 Radio Shack: HTX-245 -------------------------------------------------------------------Part # BGA-78 Yaesu: FT-50-R, VX-10, VXA-100, VX-800 --------------------------------------------------------------------Part # BGA-79 Yaesu: FT-60-R, VX-150, FT-250-R, VX-110, VXA-120 ---------------------------------------------------------------------Part # BGA-80 Yaesu: VX-2R, VX-3R, VX-6R, VX-7R, VXA-700, VXA-200, VX-170 (Mod) VX-8R, VX-8DR (With External GPS unit), VX-8GR (Built in GPS) Kenwood: TH-F6A, TH-K2AT Alinco: DJ-X3, DJ-S40, DJ-V17T, DJ-G7, DJ-X30T ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part # BGA-80-M Yaesu: VX-8R, VX-8DR (Without External GPS unit) ----------------------------------------------------------Thanks again for your putting my adapter information on your website. Talk to you later. Stephen KC2BHO 73's 2/3

Payments

A personal check, money order or PayPal is what I accept for payments. All quoted prices are for U.S. orders only. For PayPal payment Total cost for one adapter shipped to you is: $14.95 ($11.95 + $2.00 S+H + $1.00 Paypal transaction fee Total cost for two adapters shipped to you is: $27.90 ( $11.95 ea. + $2.00 S+H +$2.00 Paypal transaction fee PayPal account email address : gulyas@earthlink.net For check or money order payment Total cost for one adapter shipped to you is: Total cost for two adapters shipped to you is ($11.95 ea. + $2.00 S+H ) Remit to: STEPHEN G. GULYAS 706 LALOR ST. TRENTON NJ 08610 If more than two adapters are needed, please ask for a price quote prior to ordering. $13.95 $25.90