Audiovox FR-214 User Manual

Model FR-214Model FR-214

Model FR-214

Model FR-214Model FR-214

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Released 9-11-98.
Rev. A - Change Power station to charging stand pg. 3. 9-16-98
Rev. B - Change battery type from ni-cad to rechargeable pg. 3,4 9-16-98
Rev. C - Change W arranty and Customer Service telephone number 4-25-00

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Model FR-214

CTCSS Privacy Code System active
ON AIR Transmit mode active
BUSY Signal being received
BAT LOW Low battery voltage warning
SCAN Channel Scan in progress
CH Current channel

LOCK Tranciever settings locked

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Powering the transceiver:

Your FR-214 radio transceiver kit includes three rechargeable AA batteries (RBP-214)
and a charging station. You may operate your FR-214 using the rechargable batteries
included or you may use alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better
performance than the rechargable batteries.

Installing the batteries:

To install batteries into the radio, it is necessary to remove the belt clip. To do this you
will need to rotate its thumbscrew counterclockwise. Next, release the battery
compartment lock on the bottom of the transceiver by sliding it outward. The battery
cover can now be removed by sliding it downward towards the bottom of the transceiver.
Observe the polarity symbols on the bottom of the tray when inserting the batteries and
replace the cover. Remember to lock the cover in place with the latch and replace the
belt clip.

1 Remove belt clip

thumbscrew

2 Release battery

cover lock

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3 Insert batteries

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Charging the RBP-214 batteries:

Insert the charging adapter into a household electrical outlet and connect its power jack
to the socket at the lower rear corner of the charging stand. Simply placing the radio
into the charging stand will begin the charging process. The red LED in front serves as
a charge indicator. The LED will flash rapidly when charging weak or dead batteries.
As the batteries charge, the LED will flash at a slower rate. Fully charged batteries are
indicated by a rate of one flash every 10 seconds or slower. Approximitally 6 hrs are
required to fully charge the batteries. Remember to turn your FR-214 off before placing
it into the charging stand.

Important: The charging stand in your kit is intended for use with the RBP-214

batteries included in the kit. Do not attempt to recharge any other
batteries with the charging stand.

Operation:

POW Button: (red)

Press and hold this button for two seconds to turn the unit on. To turn the unit off, press
and hold the button for another two-second period.

MONI Button:

A momentary press of this button will illuminate the display for viewing in low light
conditions. The backlighting will remain on for five seconds. If any other buttons are
pressed while the backlighting is on, the display will remain lit for another five seconds.
This allows the light to remain on while the operator makes any necessary adjustments.

To check the current volume setting, press the “MONI” button for two seconds, while the
unit is on. If the volume is too high or too low, adjust it by using the up or down buttons
as required. There are 15 possible volume levels.

When a weak signal is being received by the transmitter (i.e. A voice becomes barely
audible), press the “MONI” button for two seconds. This bypasses the squelch setting
to temporarily allow very weak signals to be heard.

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