BC Linll Reference Card
Getting Started

Antenna

Microphone

Pre-setchannels

f----- Smart Mic
connection cord

Earphone jackRed transmit light---"-'
Green power light----o-1-'.b.

ChannelPower/
VolumeSpeaker@.�Privacycode-Push-to-talkbutton1-----USB port

Smart Mic

Radio Base Unit
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Battery meter

Button soundCharging the battery
Connect the base unit to a power outlet using theincluded cable and USB power adapter. A fullrecharging can take up to 4 hours.

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Locked channel•))Roger beepPre-setting channels on Smart MicThe radio comes with factory pre-set channels,
but you can customize them. Have your commonlyused channels set ahead of time to avoid going into
your pack to change channels on base unit.
Using the BC Linka. Select a letter on the Pre-set channel knob.
a. Place the radio in your pack, feed the cord throughb. Push Menu and use • and T buttons to scroll andthe shoulder strap, and clip the Smart Mic onto
select a channel.
shoulder or sternum strap.
c. Stop on the desired channel code and wait 3 seconds
b. Rotate the power knob clockwise/counter
until it stops flashing, or press OK.
clockwise to power on, raise volume, or power off. d. To set privacy code, push Menu button whilec. To transmit, press and hold the push-to-talk button,channel code is flashing, scroll to desired
wait one second before speaking. Release whenchannel and wait 3 seconds, or push OK button.
finished speaking.
e. Select the next letter on the pre-set channel knob
d. Lights on the Smart Mic: Solid red= transmitting,and repeat.
solid green= receiving, flashing green= standby.
Lock the keys
Selecting a Channel
Hold down the Menu and OK button fora. Channels 1-7 and 15-22 are 1 Watt and have better range than
three seconds. Holding down those twochannels 8-14. Battery life is longer on channels 8-14 which arebuttons will also unlock the keys.
0.5 Watt, though the transmission range is shorter.
b. Push Menu and use • and T buttons to scroll and select achannel. Stop on the desired channel code and wait 3 seconds
until it stops flashing, or press OK.

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Using a RadioTwo-way radios serve three importantfunctions in the backcountry:
a. Allow team members to share information on thebest conditions;b. Allow team members to warn of hazards anddangers;c. Facilitate more efficient rescue operations.
Verifying function and range
Recommended checklist for !railheads and during
the day, to ensure your communication is there
when you need it:
Trailheada. Ensure your radio is functioning by turning it on
and transmitting "Radio Check" on your selectedchannel. Get a confirmation from each teammember. "Kim, Radio check? ..... Copy Scott .....
Copy Dave .....Copy Dan'.'b. If someone is not transmitting or receiving,
find out why and remedy the situation, or alter
your plans to assist a team member not having
communications. Typical problems can be as simple
as dead batteries or wrong channels.
On slope
BCA radios are designed for effective communicationin mountain environments but all radios are affectedby environmental and geographical factors. Test yourradio's function and range at various points of yourtour. T his will build your confidence in the radio'sfunction and uncover any communications gaps.
Recommended places to test are:a. Whenever the team is separated by relatively
large distances;b. Whenever the first person descending stops orreaches the bottom (remember to stop only atislands of safety);c. Whenever a team member is separated by a ridgeor thick tree stand.

Communication tips
a. Keep the mic 2" from mouth and talk "across"rather than into it;b. Think before speaking, be clear and brief;c. Remember that everything over the radio is public.
If you're in an area you regularly travel, make noteof any communication holes to better plan future
tours. Remember, radios are mainly for local teamcommunications. A cell phone can be your link to thecivilized world AND search-and-rescue in case of anemergency. As you move through the terrain, check forcell phone reception as well as radio function. Use theradios as a relay link where part of the team is out of cellphone reception. Plan your emergency plans based onyour radios' AND your cell phones' functionality.
Using two-way radios in an emergency
a. Use to warn a user of an ongoing event.
"AVALANCHE, GO RIGHT"
b. Use to coordinate rescue efforts including:- Organize and direct seff-rescue efforts withinyour touring party;- Relay to another party member who has a cell
phone connection to a search-and-rescue group;- Communicate to other users on the same orother channels;- Keep 16" between radio and avalanche beacon
when performing a transceiver search.
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