AUDIOYOX
CORP ORATION
150 Marcus Blvd.
Hauppaugc, NY 11788
Form No. 12S-5376
OWNER'S Manual
Model : FR-100
Two Way Family Radio
Customer Service
1-800-225-6074
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION
OF THE FR-100 (FAMILY RADIO)
It is one of the most sophisticated and reliabie tw'o-way
Family radios available.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR-100 (FAMILY RADIO)
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY.
FCC WARNING
Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other parts of a
unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by
manufacturer, may cause violation of the technical regulations of
Part 95 of FCC Rules, or violation of type acceptance requirements
of Part 2 of the rules.
■ FEATURES
Your FR-100 Family Radio is a portable, easy-to-use, two-way
radio that you can cany almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed
to give you reliable communication for many different applications.
The FR-100 is ideal for use around the house, in your car or boat,
on hunting and camping trips, on the .ski slope, at the mall or at
your business for security patrols or warehouse communications.
Advanced PLL circuitry achieves a new technique for generating all
the required frequencies with fewer crystals. The result is much tighter
frequency control and superior reliability.
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PERFORMANCE
Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when
communicating with another transceiver in a flat open area with no
trees or buildings obstructing its signal. Range may be up to two
miles under such conditions. Obstacles, such as building, trees, or
mountains will tend to reduce the transceiver’s effective range.
■ FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS
1. POWER ON/OFF-VOLUME CONTROL; Rotate clockwise
to turn “ON” and increase listening volume ]e%'el. Rotate coimterciockwise to decrease volume or turn the transceiver "OFF".
2. PUSH-TO-TALK BUTTON: Press to transmit, and release to
receive.
3. MONITOR (M) BUTTON: Press to monitor channel activity.
4 BELT CLIP
5. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
6. SPEAKER
7. hBCROPHONE
8. CALL BUTTON: Press and hold to send a ringing sound to all
radios turned to the same channel.
9. ВАТТ LOW LED: Illuminates when battery charge is low.
10. TX LED: Illuminates while radio is transmitting.
11. ANTENNA
12-1. MICROPHONE JACK: For use with an external microphone.
12-2. SPEAKER JACK: For use with an external speaker.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR RADIO
Your radio requires four “AAA” alkaJme ceUs or four rechargeable
“AAA” nickel cadmium cells. Alkaline batteries will provide your
transceiver’s best range and preformance. Remove the battery cover
by releasing the clasp at the bottom of the unit and lifting the cover
from the battery compartment. Observe the polarity symbols inside
the battery tray when installing the batteries.
CAUTION: Incorrect battery installation can damage the unit.
TO RECEIVE
1. Turn the power on.
2. If the “Battery Low” indicator, is on charge or replace the batteries.
3. Adjust the volume control to the desirable listening level by
pres-sing and holding the monitor button while turning the volume
control knob.
TOTRANShOT
1. Turn the power on.
2. If the “Battery Low” indicator is on, charge or replace the batteries.
3. To transmit, press the Push-to Talk button. Speak slowly and
clearly in a normal voice, approximately 2-3 inches from the
microphone. A built-in modulation control circuit will
automatically adjust the microphone input level. There’s no need to
speak loudly.
4. To receive, release the Push-to-Talk button
TO SET THE DESIRED CHANNEL
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the battery on the far right.
3. Below this battery' is a bank of four Dip Switches.
4. Adjust the switches as per the chart on page 8.
NOTE: The up position is toward the top of the radio
Channel # Dip Switch
1
1 Up
2 Down
3 Up
4 Down
5
6
7
8
9
10
1!
12
13
14*
14*
14*
♦Channel 14 will be selected with any of these three settings.
Up Up
Down Up
Up Down
Down Down Down
Up Up
Dow'Ji
Up
Down
Up Up
Up Down
Down
Down
2
Up
Up Up
Down
Down Up
Up
Down
Down
Down Down Down
Up
3
Up
Up ,
Down Up
Down Up
Down Up
Up
Up
Up
Up
Down DoftTi
Down Down
Down
4
Up
Up
Up
Up
Up
Down
Down
Down
Down
Down
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SPECmCATIONS
Channels...................................................................................................14
Output power.........................................................................500 mw ERP
Battery Life:
(Alkaline)
(NiCd)...........................................................................13 Hours (600mA)
Power Source (Alkaline)..............................................................45 V DC
...................................................................
30 Hours (1500mA)
Frequencies:
CHANNEL FREQUENCY CHANNEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Specifications are typical;individual units might vary.
SpeciTications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
462.5825 MHz
462.5875 MHz 9 487.5875 MHz
462.6125 MHz
462.6375 MHz 11
462.6325 MHz 12
462.6675 MHz 13
462.7125 MHz
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10
14
FREQUENCY
487.5625 MHz
487.6125 MHz
467.6375 MHz
487.5825 MHz
467.6875 MHz
467.7125 MHz
■ WARNING
Remove the baueries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used
for long periods. This will eliminate the possibility of chemicals leaking
from the batteries and corroding the transceiver,
Avoid exposing the transceiver to wateror extremes of temperature.
Do not use this device in or near a mning facility, which uses remotely
triggered explosives or in areas labebd “Blasting Area”. Premature or
accidental detonation may result
Do not use this device or change its batteries in potentially explosive
atmospheres, as sparks in suchiareas cot Id result in an explosion.
Turn your transceiver off wherever pos:.ed notices restrict the use of radios
or cellular telephones. Facilities such ^ hospitals may use equipment that
is sensitive to RF energy.
Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so.
Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle’s airbag. If the airbag deploys,
it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury.
FRS 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) v/arrants lo the original retail
purchaser o( this product that should this picduct oi arty part Btereof, under romial
use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12
months from the date of original purchasp, such deiect(s) wiil be repaired or
replaced with new or reconditioned prodact {al the Company's option) without
charge 1er parts and repair labor.
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms ol this Warranty, the product is to
be delivered vrith proof of vrarranty oewerage (e.g. dated hilt of sale), specification of
delecl(s), Iransportation prepaid, lo Ihe warranty cenler at the address shown
beJotv.
(Warranty Continued)
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of
the Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper
installation, mishandling, misuse, negleci, acctdenl, or by removal or defacement of
the faciory serial numberlbar code label(s). THE EX7EMT OF THE COMPANY’S
LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR
REPLACaiENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S
LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE
PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other erqiress v/ananties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY.
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRIHEN WARRANTY, ANY
ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A
PERIOD OF aO MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE
SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is
authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in
connection with the sale of this product.
SiMne states do not allow limitations on hovr long an implied warranty iasls or die
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so Ihe above
limitations or exclusions may nol apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific
legal rights any you may also have otl»r rights which vaiy from slate to state.
U.S.A.! AUDIOVOX COfiPOaATION, ISO MARCUS BLVO., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK
tiras • {516)231-6'351
CANADA : CALL t-8DM45.4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING
YOUR AREA.
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