Radio Shack 03A03, 21-190222, AO0162AAA1 User Manual

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22-Channel GMRS/FRS Two-Way Radio
21-1902
Thank you for purchasing a pair of RadioShack 22­Channel GMRS/FRS Two-Way Radios. Your lightweight,palm-sizedradios have 22 channels and 38 different quiet codes, and have auto­squelch so you will not hear anythingon a channel unless someone is transmitting nearby on that channel. Your radios transmit and receive on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) and Family Radio Service (FRS) frequencies. See your Owner’s Manual for licensing information.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Radios (2)
Dual Charger
Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (8)
Owner’s Manual (1) Quick Start (1)
IMPORTANT
Do not open your radioto makeany internal adjustments.Your radio is set uptotransmit a regulated signalon an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations. Any adjustments made to your radio must be made by a qualified technician using the proper test equipment. Never open your radio's case. Never change or replace anythingin your radio except the batteries.
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9V 500 mA AC Adapter
Belt Clip
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INSTALLING BATTERIES
You can power each radio with four AAA Ni-MH batteries(supplied),or four AAA Ni-Cd batteries (not supplied), or four AAA alkaline batteries(not supplied).Batteriesare available at your local RadioShack store or online at www.radioshack.com.Youcan recharge Ni-MH batteries while they areintheradiousingthesupplied dual charger. It takes about 10 hours for Ni-MH batteries to charge.
OPERATION
VOLUME/OFF
Rotate VOLUME/OFF counterclockwise to turn the radio on or off and adjust the volume. Rotate
VOLUME/OFF clockwisetoturntheradiooff.
PTT
1. Hold down PTT to talk.
2. Release
If you hold down automatically stops transmitting to save power.
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Press (Up) or (Down)to select a channel, quiet code, or use scan.
Selecting Quiet Codes
There are 38 codes to choose from. See your Owner’s Manual for a listing of the Quiet Codes.
To select the desired quiet code, hold down appearsonthe display.Repeatedlypress orhold or
until you see the code number you want to use.
To turn off the quietcode feature, hold down repeatedly press or hold or at the same time until the quiet code number disappears.
Using VOX
Voxoperationallowsyoutotransmitavoicemessage without pressing any key. To activateVox, continuosly press the desired sensitivity level (1– 4), select Vox off. Pr ess press any key after about 20 seconds, while in the Menu, the radio exits the Menu without saving your settings.
PTT to receive.
PTT for about two-minutes, the radio
FUNC. FUNC
FUNC and
MENU until VOX appears. Press or toselect
OFF to turn
PTT to storethesetting.When you do not
1. Pull down the latch on the battery compartment cover. Then remove the cover.
2. Set
CHARGE ON/OFF to ON if you use rechargeable batteries or to OFF,ifyouuse
non-rechargeable batteries. Install the batteries according to the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
3. Replace the cover and push the latch up until it clicks. appears on the display to indicate the amount of battery power remaining .
When flashes, replace alkaline batteries or recharge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries.
Using Scan
Hold down or toscan up or down to find the desired channel and quiet code. The radio automatically scans through the channels and pauses on each active channel. While scanning,press or to change the scanning direction. Press
PTT to stop scanning
Using Keylock
To lock or unlock the keypad, hold down FUNC and press PTT to lock or unlock the keys. appears when the keys are locked. When the keypad is locked, you can still transmit (press Vox (press
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USING KEY TONE
You can set the radio so it sounds a tone when you press any key except PTT or
FUNC.
To turn on the key tone feature, hold down and ON/OFF flashes. ON appears when the key tone is on and OFF appears when it is off. Press (Up) or (Down) to turn the key tone on or off.
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USING COURTESY TONE
You can set the radio so the person you are communicating with will hear a tone when you finish transmitting.
To turn on the courtesy tone feature,hold down release ON appears when the courtesy tone is on and OFF appears when itis off. Press (Up) or (Down) to turn the key tone on or off.
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Using a Headset
You can make or answer calls with handsfree convenience using an optionalheadset with a plug (not supplied,availableat your lo cal Radio Shack s tore). To connect a headset, insert the headset’s plug into the jack on the bottom of the radio.
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RESETTING THE RADIO
If the radio’s display locks up or the radio does not work properly after you turn it on, turn it off and then on again. If this does not correct the problem,remove the batteries,wait about ten minutes, then reinstall them.
Using a Wrist Strap
You can attach an optional wrist strap or pager chain (not supplied, available at your local RadioShackstore) to the hole on the back of the radio.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Cigarette­Lighter Adapter
PTT),sendacall(pressCALL) or temporarily enable/disable
PTT when Vox level is 1–4).
MENU for about 2 seconds. appears
PTT to store the displayed setting.
MENU for about 2 seconds. Then
MENU. Then repeatedlypress MENU until appears and ON/OFF flashes.
PTT to store the displayed setting.
Alkaline Batteries
Dual-Bay FAST Charger
Headset with Mic
Ô Battery Notes Ô
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
• Do not burn or bury batteries.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
• Do not mix oldand new batteries, differenttypes of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
• If you do not plan to use the radio for a month or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
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Youcan charge the radio’s batteriesusinga standard6V AC-DC adapter, or charge the radio’s batteries and power the radio using a 6V DC-DC adapter (neither supplied) using the radio. Both are available at your local RadioShack store.
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EHICLE BATTERY POWER
1. Turn off each radio by rotating until it clicks.
2. Pull down the latch on the battery compartment cover.Then remove the cover.
3. Set
CHARGE ON/OFF to ON.
4. Install the batteries according to the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
5. Replace the cover and push the latch up until it clicks. Turn on each radio by rotating clockwise until it clicks.
If you use non-rechargeable batteries, be sure to set CHARGE ON/OFF to OFF. Non-rechargeable batteriescan get hot and explode if you try to recharge them.
OWER
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DC 6V jack on the bottom of the
VOL/OFF clockwise
VOL/OFF
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