Audiovox FR548-2CH User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Model FR548-2CH
Two Way Family Radio
Released on 1-30-02.
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION
OF THE FR548-2CH (F AMILY RADIO)
It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way family
radios available.
BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR FR548-2CH (F AMIL Y RADIO)
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
CAUTION
1.NEVER A TTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BA TTERIES, AS
BATTERIES MA Y BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJUR Y AND DAMAGE TO
THE PRODUCT.
2. WHEN RECHARGING THE SUPPLIED NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
(NiMH) BATTERIES WITH THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER, USE ONLY
AUDIOVOX-APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
3.USE OF THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITH OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES
IS NOT RECOMMENDED, AS BATTER Y CHARGING TIMES WILL VAR Y WITH
DIFFERENT BRANDS. REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUC
TIONS FOR CHARGING OTHER BRANDS OF BA TTERIES.
NOTE: Your FR548-2CH is supplied with four NiMH rechargeable batteries
(Part Number SBAC01) and a complete Battery Charging Adapter Kit,
consisting of:
1.One AC Wall Adapter, Model Number DV-1210T
2. One Desk-Top Charging Stand, Part Number FR548-2CH
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FEATURES
Y our FR548-2CH Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that
you can carry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give you reliable communications for many different applications. The FR548-2CH
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’s 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.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter.
When the PTT button is pushed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The
device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996,
the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure
guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices.
Important: To maintain compliance with the FCC’ s RF exposure guidelines hold
the transmitter at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your face and
speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away. If you
wear the handset on your body while using the headset accessory,
use only the Audiovox supplied belt clip for this product and ensure
that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body
when transmitting. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter
and may violate FCC regulations.
Normal Position: Hold the transmitter approximately 1” from your face and speak
in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.
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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 listen to chan-
nel activity; a momentary press activates LCD backlighting for 5 seconds.
4. Clip
5. Battery Compartment: Accepts 4 “AAA” Alkaline or NiMH rechargeable
batteries (supplied).
6. Speaker
7. Microphone (MIC)
8. Call Button: Press 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 as
well as adjustment of other functions.
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 as well as adjustment of other functions.
12. Function Select Button: Press this button to select and toggle through all unit
functions.
13. VOX Button: Press this button to activate the Voice-Operated Transmission
function.
14. Fixed Antenna
15. Microphone/Charger Jack: For use with battery Charging Adapter Kit
(supplied) and optional external microphone button.
16. Speaker Jack: For use with an optional Audiovox-approved speaker
accessory.
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