3. Operating the radio
3.1. First use
Before using the radio for the first time, 3 AAA batteries must be inserted. To do this, open the battery
compartment on the back of the unit by pressing the lid into the unit and then down. Insert 3 AAA
batteries into the unit according to the polarity shown inside.
If you want to use the belt clip, you can now slide it from top to bottom into the holder on the unit
until it clicks into place. To remove the belt clip, pull the release tab and slide the clip out upwards.
Switch the unit on and off by pressing and holding the MENU button.
3.2. Charging the unit
If you are using rechargeable batteries, you can charge them via the USB-C charging port on the
bottom of the radio.
The current charge level is shown in the display. Avoid transmitting with the radio while it is charging.
Remove rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries from the device when not in use for a long
period of time to avoid damage due to battery corrosion. Charge stored batteries every 3 months to
keep them ready for use and to avoid damage to the batteries.
CAUTION: You can also operate the unit with alkaline batteries. Never attempt to recharge alkaline
or other disposable batteries.
3.2.1. Low Battery Warning:
When the battery level drops to a low level, it is no longer possible to send further radio messages.
When the PTT button is pressed, two warning tones will sound instead.
3.3. Channel selection
The radios have 16 true PMR446 channels. Select the desired channel using the CH▲ and CH▼
buttons. The expansion to 16 channels was approved by the authorities in November 2018. Older
radios only support 8 PMR446 channels. If you want to use the Albrecht Tectalk Go with an older 8
channel radio, you can only use the first 8 channels of the Tectalk Go.
Channel
12
Frequency (MHz)
1
446.00625
2
446.01875
3
446.03125
4
446.04375
5
446.05625
6
446.06875
7
446.08125
8
446.09375
Channel
Frequency (MHz)
9
446.10625
10
446.11875
11
446.13125
12
446.14375
13
446.15625
14
446.16875
15
446.18125
16
446.19375