Columbian Home Products FRS22SPR User Manual

OPERATIONS MANUAL

FRS22SPR

22 Channel 2-Way Radios

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FCC Warnings

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 Warnings .................................................... 2

Contents.............................................................. 3

Introduction ........................................................ 4

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

Component Guide .............................................. 5

Setting Up Your FRS/GMRS Radio ................... 6

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

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

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

Operation ............................................................. 9

Turning on your Device.................................... 9

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

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

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

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

Frequencies .................................................... 11

To speak directly to another radio .................... 11

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

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

Special Features ................................................13

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

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

Channel Lock .................................................. 14

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

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

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

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

Customer Support .............................................16

Channel Frequencies and Code Charts ............ 17

Warranty ............................................................ 1 8

Contents

Introduction

Included In Your Package

When you unpack your FRS/GMRS Radio, you should find the following items enclosed in the package:

• 2 2 -channel FRS/GMRS unit-2PCS

• • Belt-Clip (attached)-2PCS

• 1.5V AAA size battery-8PCS

• 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 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

13. Flashlight

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Component Guide

2. Power Button

7. PTT(Talk Button)

5. Monitor Button

3. Lock Button

6. C al l But ton

Channel Number

Scan

Battery Level Lock

. Speaker/Mic/c har ge ja ck

8. Antenna

9. LCD Panel

13.FlashLight

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4. M ENU But to n

10 . Up But to n

11 . Dow n But ton

Transmit Symbol

Receive Symbol

Volume

12 . Belt c lip

Setting Up Your /GMRSRadio

Setting Up Your FRS/GMRS Radio

Battery Installation

To use the radio, you must install 4 AAA size batteries.

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

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 adaptor

Lift the rubber flap on the top of the unit

to expose the jack.

To use the unit with an AC/DC Adaptor

rechargeable batteries insert the round connector (OD 2.5mm) of the7.5V 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

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