Owners Manual
Model FR-1420A
Two Way Family Radio
14 CHANNEL FRS
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FEATURES
Your FR-1420A 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 FR-1420A is ideal
for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the
ski slopes or at the mall. Some of the FR-1420A features are:
No Air Time Fees and No License Required
Up to 2 Mile Range
Auto Battery Saver and Auto Squelch
14 Channels
Multifunction LCD Display
T alk Confirmation Tone and Call / Ring Button
14 CHANNEL FRS
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PERFORMANCE
Y our 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 tw o m il es u n de r su ch co nditions. 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
Y our 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: T o 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 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. Push-to-Talk Button (PTT): Press to transmit. Release to
receive.
2. Monitor Button (M): Press and hold to bypass the squelch
and listen to channel activity.
3. Up Button (
): Press this button to increase the volume or
channel setting.
4. Function Select Button (F): Press this button to select or
scroll through all unit functions.
5. Built-In Speaker
6. LCD Display: Displays the current FRS channel number as
well as other functions.
7. Power Button (
): Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to
turn the transceiver on or off.
8. Call Button (CALL): Press and hold this button to send a
ringing sound to other ra d ios tuned to the same channel.
9. Down Button (
): Press this button to decrease the volume
or channel setting.
10. Built-In Microphone
1 1. Speaker Jack: For use with an Audiovox approved optional speaker
accessory.
12. Antenna
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