Audiovox FRS-1000 User Manual

FRS/ WeatherFRS/ Weather

FRS/ Weather

FRS/ WeatherFRS/ Weather

Model:Model:

Model:

Model:Model:

Base Station With NOAA Weather AlertBase Station With NOAA Weather Alert

Base Station With NOAA Weather Alert

Base Station With NOAA Weather AlertBase Station With NOAA Weather Alert

FRS-1000 FRS-1000

FRS-1000

FRS-1000 FRS-1000

OwnerOwner

Owner

OwnerOwner

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Customer Service/Service 1-800-290-6650

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CAUTION

NEVER ATTEMPT T O CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BATTERIES. WHEN RECHARGING, USE ONL Y THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES SUPPLIED WITH YOUR TRANSCEIVER. USE OF OTHER BATTERIES WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR FRS-1000 WEA THER RADIO TRANSCEIVER. OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

A VOID INSTALLING THE FRS-1000 TRANSCEIVER IN AN AREA WHERE IT MAY BE SUBJECTED FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR TEMPERATURES BELOW -4° F (-20° C) OR ABOVE 140 ° F (60° C).

KEEP THE ANTENNA A T LEAST 1 INCH (2.5 cm) AWAY FROM YOUR HEAD AND BODY. DO NOT USE YOUR FRS-1000 RADIO TRANSCEIVER WITH A DAMAGED ANTENNA.

Family Radio Service:

The Family Radio Service (FRS) 2-way base (fixed) station “transceiver” (“transmitter and receiver”) radio has been designed for family and friends to keep in touch without the need for a license. It provides safety and convenience indoors for two-way radio operation between home base and other mobile FRS units, and operates on Family Radio Service designated frequencies. The FCC has established the license free, short -range two- way radio service for family and individual recreational use.

The optimal range for this 2-way radio is approximately 2 miles in open areas; less in areas with buildings, dense foliage, and mountains.

Model FRS-1000

1 2 3

4 5

6 7

8 9

1. Battery CHARGE On/Off Switch

2. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

3. Alert (ALT) LED (Red)

4. Antenna (Retractable)

5. Transmit LED (Green)

6. Battery Door

7. Voice-Operated Transmission

(VOX) Button

8. Weather/FRS Button

9. SCAN/Lock Button

10. Built-in Speaker

11. Built-in Microphone

13 14

15 16

17 18

20 21

12. CALL Button

13. DC12V Power Jack

14. Charging (CHG.) LED (Red)

15. Up/Down Channel/Volume Buttons

16. Weather Alert Button

17. MODE Button

18. LCD Backlight/Monitor (L/MON)

Button

19. Power On/Off and Function Set Button

20. External Speaker(SPK)/Microphone (MIC) Jacks

21. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button

Model FRS-1000 DISPLAY

1 2

3 4

5 6

1. Button (Key) Tone Beep On/Off Indicator: This icon appears

when the beep key tone is on, and disappears when tone is not in use.

2. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when keypad is locked. This function disables keys such as channel up/down and MODE.

3. Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor (L/MON) button is pressed and the channel monitor function is activated.

4. Signal Strength Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is being received. The icon consists of five bars to indicate the received signal level. The icon also represents transmit signal power when transmitting.

5. Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) Indicator:

Icon appears when the CTCSS tone function is active.

6. Large Segment Display: Indicates the FRS channel number in use.

7. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel and/or a tone code every .5 second to search for a valid signal.

8. Battery Level Indicator: Icon indicates the battery charge level.

9. HI/LO Indicators: Appropriate icon appears when the transmit

power is set to desired output power.

8 9

10 11

12 13

10. Weather Mode Indicator: Icon appears steady when weather

mode is active; it flashes when weather alert is active in the FRS mode.

11. Roger Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when the roger beep tone is enabled, signifying transmission has been terminated. Icon disappears when tone is disabled.

12. Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for a given channel from (01-38).

13. Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Icon appears when dual watch mode is active.

14. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands-free conversation. The icon appears when the VOX mode is activated.

Powering the transceiver:

The primary power source for Your FRS-1000 base station is the AC wall adapter. The FRS-1000 is also supplied with a battery back-up, should you experience loss of household current. The FRS-1000 will automatically switch to battery back-up when AC power is interrupted. The rechargeable batteries, Part Number FRSRBAT, are charged in the radio transceiver using the AC power adapter, which is also supplied with the unit.

Installing the Back-Up Batteries:

The four AA batteries are installed in the compartment at the right rear of the transceiver; the compartment is fitted with a removable cover. Install the batteries as follows:

1.Press down with the thumb at the arrow, and slide the battery cover off the side of the unit.

2. Insert the four AA rechargable batteries, Part Number FRSRBAT, provided. (Alternate positive ends (+) as shown in battery compartment layout.) Replace the cover.

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

COVER

BATTERY

INSTALLATION

POLARITY

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

COVER ARROW

The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the FRS-1000:

1. Do not mix old and new batteries.

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

3. 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.

Charging FRS-1000 Batteries P/N FRSRBA T :

The rechargeable batteries, Part Number FRSRBAT, supplied with the unit, are charged by connecting the AC Adapter plug to the DC12V jack on the top of the unit, and setting the CHARGE switch to the ON position. Use only the AC Wall Adapter, Part Number FRS1-AD, that is supplied with the base unit. The CHG. LED indicator below the LCD display lights battery charge operation.

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during

The battery charge indicator icon displays the battery charge level when the AC adpter is unplugged. When the AC adapter is connected and in use, the indicator icon will indicate a full charge as shown below.

Full Battery - three segments are illuminated. Low Battery - one segment is illuminated.

Approximately 20–24 hours are required to fully charge the batteries. The red LED charging indicator (14) will light whenever the batteries are charging. A flashing red LED charging indicator denotes batteries are not installed. You must set the CHARGE switch to the OFF position, when using any batteries other than the ones provided. Failure to do this may cause damage to batteries resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the unit.

Caution: The charging adapter is intended for use with the supplied

rechargeable Ni-MH batteries Part Number FRSRBAT. Do not attempt to recharge any other type batteries.

CHARGE

ON/OFF SWITCH

ADAPTER

PLUG

ADAPTER

DC12V

JACK

BASE

UNIT

FRS-1000 OPERA TIONAL MODES

WEA THER BAND

CHANNEL SELECT (WX/MODE/CH)

BUTTON BEEP

FRS BAND

CHANNEL SELECT

CTCSS SELECT

(WX/MODE,MODE/ On/oF)

NOTE:

To switch between FRS and Weather Band modes, momentarily press the FRS/WX button. To differentiate between operating modes, look for HI or LO indication below the battery power level indicator when in FRS mode. In Weather Band mode, these indications are not present. Refer to the appropriate section of this manual for detailed operating instructions for each mode.

POWER SELECT

DUAL WATCH

KEY TONE

ROGER BEEP

CALL SELECT

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