Columbia FRS14-SPR Operation Manual

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OPERATIONS MANUALOPERATIONS MANUAL

OPERATIONS MANUAL

FRS14-SPR

14 Channel 2-Way Radios

Family Radio Service Frequencies Earpiece Included

Owners Manual

and Instructions

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ADJUSTMENT: REPLACEMENT or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Columbia, may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following condition: this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC WarningsFCC Warnings

FCC Warnings

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Contents

FCC WarningsFCC Warnings

FCC Warnings

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ContentsContents

Contents

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IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

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Controls and displays ..........................................4

Component GuideComponent Guide

Component Guide

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Setting Up Your FRS RadioSetting Up Your FRS Radio

Setting Up Your FRS Radio

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Battery Installation ...............................................6

Battery Meter ........................................................ 7

Low Battery Indicator ............................................ 7

OperationOperation

Operation

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Turning on your FRS ..............................................9

Communication ......................................................9

Receiving communications ....................................9

Respond prompt tone ......................................... 10

Channel selection ................................................ 10

Frequencies ......................................................... 1 1

To speak directly to another radio ...................... 1 1

Range .................................................................. 11

Calling (Paging) another radio ........................... 12

Special FeaturesSpecial Features

Special Features

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Automatic Squelch .............................................. 13

Monitor................................................................ 13

Channel Lock ....................................................... 1 4

Channel Scan ....................................................... 14

Automatic Battery Save ....................................... 15

External Mic/Spk/Chg Jacks .............................. 15

Built-in flashlight......................................................15

Customer SupportCustomer Support

Customer Support

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Channel Frequencies and Code ChartsChannel Frequencies and Code Charts

Channel Frequencies and Code Charts

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WarrantyWarranty

Warranty

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Included In Your PackageIncluded In Your Package

Included In Your Package When you unpack your FRS Radio, you should find the following items enclosed in the package:

• 14-channel FRS unit.

• Belt-Clip (attached)

• Wrist strap

• Ear-Microphone

• This manual

Please check for these Items carefully. If any items are missing, call Columbia Telecommunications Customer support at 1-800-889-7434 between 9am and 5pm EST (Eastern Standard Time).

Controls and DisplaysControls and Displays

Controls and Displays

1. Speaker/Mic/Charge jack

2. Power Button

3. Lock Button

4. Menu Button

5. Monitor Button

6. Call Button

7. PTT(Talk Button)

8. Antenna

9. LCD Panel

10. Up Button (Change Channel and Volume)

11. Down Button (Change Channel and Volume)

12. Belt clip

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

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Component GuideComponent Guide

Component Guide

Channel Number

Transmit Symbol

Receive Symbol

Battery Level Lock

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2. Power Button

3. Lock Button

4. MENU Button

5. Monitor Button

6. Call Button

7. PTT(Talk Button)

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8. Antenna

9. LCD Panel

10. U p Butt on

11. D own Bu tton

12. Belt clip

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Battery InstallationBattery Installation

Battery Installation Batteries are not included with your FRS 2way radio. To use the radio, you must install 4 AAA size alkaline batteries.

Caution: incorrect positioning of the batteries can damage both the batteries and the unit.

To install the batteries:To install the batteries:

To install the batteries:

• Remove the belt clip by pulling the

tab on the top of the belt clip back, and sliding it up and off of the unit.

• Pull the battery door lock tab down to

release the battery cover.

• lnsert four AAA batteries. Position the

batteries according to the polarity markings on the plastic.

• Replace the battery cover. Snap the

lock tab and belt clip back into place.

connecting the adaptorconnecting the adaptor

connecting the adaptor To use the unit with an AC/DC Adaptor

rechargeable batteries insert the round connector (OD 2.5mm) of the 6V DC/ 100mA AC/DC adaptor* into the SPK/

MIC/CHG jack on top of the unit. Note The unit should be turned OFF in order

to charge the batteries properly.If the

unit is turned ON and placed for

charging the charge current is too low for the battery to charge up as the unit is

still using power.There is no charge

Setting Up Your FRS RadioSetting Up Your FRS Radio

Setting Up Your FRS Radio

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