Owner’s Manual
Manueld'utilisation
Model FR-530
Two Way Family Radio
Modèle FR-530
Walkie-talkie
Customer Service/Service à la clientèle 1-800-260-6650
Released on 4-13-00.
Rev.A: 5-10-00 - Changed warranty and customer service #.
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C O N G R ATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION
OF THE FR-530 (FAMILY RADIO)
It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way family radios available.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR-530 (FAMILY RADIO)
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
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FEATURES
Your FR-530 Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radiothatyoucancarryalmostanywhere. Itisskillfullyconstructed to give you reliable communications for many different applications. The FR-530 is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall.
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PERFORMANCE
Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with other transceivers 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 buildings, trees or mountains will tend to reduce the transceiver’effective range.
FCC WARNING
Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer, may cause a violation of the technical regulations of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS
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1.Power Button: Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to turn the transceiver on or off.
2.Push-to-Talk Button (PTT): Press to transmit. Release to receive.
3.Monitor Button: Press and hold to bypass the squelch and listento channel activity.
4.Belt Clip
5.Battery Compartment
6.Speaker
7.Microphone
8.Call Button: Press and hold this button to send a ringing sound to other radios tuned to the same channel.
9.Down Button: Press this button to decrease the volume or channel setting.
10.Up Button: Press this button to increase the volume or channel setting.
11.LCD Display: Displays the current FRS channel number as well as other functions.
12.Function Select Button: Press this button to select and toggle through all unit functions.
13.Antenna: Rotate clockwise for transceiver use, counterclockwise to store.
14.Microphone / Charger Jack: For use with an external microphone button and optional battery charger.
15.Speaker Jack: For use with an Audiovox approved headset
accessory only.
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LCD DISPLAY AND OPERATION
BUSY
SCAN
The FR-530 is equipped with an LCD display to indicate its settings and functions. When the radio is on, pressing any button will illuminate the display for 5 seconds.
Transmission Indicator
Call Button Indicator
Low Battery Alert
Battery Saver Mode Indicator
Beep tone Indicator
FRS Channel Indicator (1–14). 88 Appears each time power is turned on during a power-on self-testoftheunit.
Busy Channel Indicator. Displays when Monitor button is pressed.
SCAN Indicator
Key Lock Indicator
VOX Function Indicator
Volume Level Indicator
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B ATTERY INSTALLATION
Your FR-530 requires three “AAA” alkaline cells or three rechargeable “AAA” cells. Alkaline batteries will provide the best performance from your transceiver. Remove the battery cover by rotating the belt clip away from the battery compartment. Slide the battery cover downward
while applying pressure at the its grooved section. Observe the polarity symbols inside the battery tray when installing the batteries.
CAUTION:
Incorrect battery installation can damage the unit.
The microphone / charger jack is intended for use with Audiovox approved charging accessories only. Refer to the documentation included with the battery charger.
Never attempt to charge alkaline batteries with the optional battery charger.
B ATTERY SAVER MODE
Your FR-530 has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend thelifeofitsbatteries. After 12 seconds of inactivity,the FR-530 will switch to battery saver mode. While in battery saver mode, the battery saver mode indicator is present on the display, and the transceiver will remain ready to receive any incoming transmissions while the battery saver mode is active. Pressing any of the buttons, except the up, down or monitor button will exit the battery saver mode.
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USING YOUR FR-530
Turning the Transceiver On and Off
Pressing the power button (1) for 2 seconds will activate the unit. The speaker will sound a beep tone to confirm the transceiver’ activation. In addition, the transceiver will perform a 1-second power-on self-test, whereby the LCD display will show all functional items, including a test of the 2-digit channel display (88 ). Toturnthe unit off, simply press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. The unit will confirm its shutdown with a single beep tone.
Volume Level
Audio reception volume is controlled by the Up (▲10) and the Down (▼9) button. Momentarily pressing either button will raise or lower the volume level. A graph on the right side of the display will show the volume level setting.
Call Button (8)
When the call button is pressed, the FR-530 will transmit a 3-second ringing sound to other transceiver’ tuned to the same channel. This feature can be used to signal other parties that voice communication is desired.
Low Battery Alert
When the batteries are in need of replacement or charging, the low battery icon 
will appear on the LCD display and the transceiver will sound a 1-minute beep to alert the user.Ifunattendedtheunitwill eventuallyturnoff.
Monitor Button
You can monitor channel activity by pressing the Monitor button (3).
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If pressed for more than 2 seconds, you can continuously monitor channel activity. Press again, momentarily, and monitoring is disabled.
FUNCTIONS
Function Select Button (12)
Pressing this button will allow selection of frequency channels as well as selection of the various unit functions. Each press permits selection of the desired channel (1–14), beep tone, scan, VOX and Dual Watch mode. This button also activates the Key lock feature when pressed and held for more than 2 seconds. The Key lock icon (
) appears on the display. To unlock this function, press and hold the function button for 2 seconds.
Channel Selection
Press function button once or until two digit channel display flashes. Press Up or Down buttons (10, 9) to select desired channel (1–14).
Beep Confirmation Tones
Whenever the Up/Down or function select buttons are pressed, the speaker will sound a beep tone to confirm each press, provided the key tone feature is enabled. To disable the key tone, press Function button until the Beep Tone icon flashes. Then press Up or Down buttons until the icon disappears. No beep tones should be heard. To enable the key tone, proceed as before, until Beep Tone icon appears flashing. Then press Up or Down button. Key tone icon remains displayed and beep tone is heard. When increasing the volume or channel number, the tone will be higher than when decreasing the volume or channel number.
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