Audiovox FR-1438-2 User Manual

Model FR-1438-2

Owner’s Manual

FR1438-2

PTT

FR1438-2

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1. Battery Door

2. Monitor Button

3. Detachable Belt Clip

4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button

5. Antenna

6. External Speaker Jack

7. Built-in Speaker

8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

9. Built-in Microphone

10. Up Button and Volume Control 1 1. Down Button and Volume Control

12. Function Button

13. Power On/Off and ENTER Button

Model FR1438-2 DISPLAY

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68751, 2 4

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1. RSSI Indicator: Receive signal strength indicator.

2. TX: Icon blinks during transmission.

3. Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the monitor button is pressed.

4. Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) Indicator: Icon appears when receiving a transmission with correct CTCSS tone.

5. Auto Scan Indicator: Icon appears when the auto scan channel mode is activated.

6. Dual Watch Scan Indicator: Blinks in dual watch scan mode or when the dual watch scan mode is activated.

7. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: Blinks in the VOX selection mode or appears when VOX is activated.

8. Key Lock Indicator: Blinks in autolock selection mode or appears when the key lock is activated.

9. Call Indicator: This icon blinks in call selection mode and appears when the unit is transmitting the call tone.

10. Battery Level Indicator: Icon indicates the battery charge strength.

11. Power Saver Indicator: Icon blinks to indicate the power saver is activated. The rate at which the icon blinks varies with the power saving ratio. Fast blinking indicates a lower power saving while slow blinking indicates a higher power saving ratio.

12. TX Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is being transmitted.

13. RX Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is being received.

14. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use in normal mode. When the Function Button is pressed, the FR1438-2 menu is displayed in sequence.

CH Channel select mode (1-14) ctc Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System Sub-Channel Select Mode SC Auto Channel Scan Mode

Dual Channel Watch Mode

d UO Voice Activated Function

Udt Voice Activated Recovery Time ALO Auto Key Lock Selection Mode CAL Call Ringer Melody Selection Mode

ton Sub-Channel Number or Sub-Channel Frequency

15. Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option in the normal mode. The CTCSS option is shown in Hz.

When the Function Button is pressed, the FR1438-2 selection of each menu is displayed in the following sequence and format. (1 through 14) (CH) Channel Number

(1 through 38 or Frequency, OFF) (cTc) Sub-Channel Frequency in Hertz or

(Up, Down, OFF) (SC) Auto Channel Scan Mode (Channel Number 1 through 14, OFF) (d (High,Off, Low) (UO) Voice Activated Function (Choice of 5,3,2,1 seconds) (Udt) Voice Recovery Activated Time (Off, Auto) (ALO) Auto Key Lock Selection Mode (1 Through 7) (CAL) Call Ringer Melody Selection (Number) or (Hertz) (ton) Sub-Channel Frequency (Number = no,

Number

) Dual Channel Watch Mode

Frequency = Freq)

Powering the transceiver:

Your FR1438-2 radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries . You may operate your FR1438-2 using the rechargeable batteries included or you may use alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than the rechargeable batteries, but must never be recharged in the charging stand.

Installing the batteries:

T o install batteries into the radio, it is necessary to remove the belt clip. To do this you will need to release the spring clip securing the belt clip to radio and lift the belt clip away from the radio body . Next, remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it downward towards the bottom of the transceiver. Observe the polarity symbols on the bottom of the tray when inserting the batteries. Replace the cover.

BATTERY COVER

SPRING CLIP

SIZE

AAA

SIZE

AAA

1.Press the spring clip and slide the belt clip upwards.

2. Slide the battery cover downward.

3. Insert batteries observing the polarity symbols on the bottom of the tray.

The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the FR1438-2:

1. Do not mix old and new batteries.

2. The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time.

3. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-MH) batteries.

4. If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Old or leaking batteries can cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty.

Wrist Strap and Detachable Belt Clip Installation

The wrist strap and detachable belt clip are provided to enable you to carry the FR1438-2 easily and safely. The wrist strap can be attached to the hole located on the top of the belt clip. Feed the small loop on the end of the strap through the hole and then pass the strap through the loop and pull tight.

The detachable belt clip fits into the slot located on the rear of the unit. T o remove the belt clip, press the locking clip at the top of the belt clip away from the unit and slide the belt clip upwards. To install the belt clip slide it down into the slot and snap in to place.

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