Radio Shack 14-Channel full power FRS Radios Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.

Thank you for purchasing the RadioShack 2­Pack, 14-Channel Full Power FRS Radios.
Use them to talk to your friends in the next
room, next door, and around the
neighborhood. The radios feature "auto­squelch," which blocks you from hearing
anything on the channel unless someone is
transmitting nearby on the same channel.
The radio automatically switches to power
save mode if not used for six seconds, and
wakes up when it receives a transmission or
when any key is pressed.

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Your radio uses three AAA batteries for
power. For the best performance, we
recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.
You can also use Ni-Cd/Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries in the radio and recharge them
using an optional 6V, series regulated, 1A
DC-DC adapter, available at your local
RadioShack store (use Adaptaplug H with
tip set to positive).

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1. Remove the belt clip by pulling up the
tab and sliding the belt clip upward,
then slide the battery compartment
cover downward.

2. Set CHG ON/OFF to ON if you use
rechargeable batteries or to OFF if you
use non-rechargeable batteries.

3. Install the batteries according to the
polarity symbols (+ and –) marked
inside.

4. Replace the cover and the belt clip.
When power is low, the radio beeps and
the battery icon flashes. Replace or
recharge the batteries.

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Connect an adapter to the

CHG

jack. It takes
about 7 hours for Ni-Cd and 14 hours for Ni­MH batteries to charge. Do not overcharge
the batteries.

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You can power the radio from a vehicle’s
12V power source, (such as a cigarette
lighter socket) using an optional 6V, series
regulated, 1A DC-DC adapter. Use an
Adaptaplug

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H with the tip set to positive.
Adapters are available at your local
RadioShack store. Connect one end of the
adapter to the

CHG

jack, and the other end

to the vehicle’s cigaretter lighter socket.

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Press and hold

LOCK/F

for two seconds to
turn the keylock on or off. z appears. When
the keylock is on, you cannot change the
channels, key tone setting, or the talk
confirmation setting.

Hold down PTT to talk. JN

JNJN

JN appears.

If you continuously transmit more
than three minutes, the radio
automatically turns off transmission.
Release PTT when you are
finished.

Press and hold down PWR/ï to turn
on the radio. Press and hold down
again to turn it off. Press PWR/ï to
turn on/off the backlight.

Press CALL to send a paging
tone to all radios tuned to the
same channel.

Connect a headset/microphone
to the SPK MIC jack to use an
optional headset or microphone.

Connect an adapter to the
CHG jack to charge batteries.

Press once to enter change
channel mode, press twice to
enter key tone setting mode, or
press three times to set talk
confirmation tone. Then press

UP/

HHHH

or DOWN/

Gý

GýGý

Gý

to select the
desired setting. Press and hold
to turn the key lock on or off.

Press UP/

HHHH

or DOWN/

Gý

GýGý

Gý

to
adjust volume. To change the
channel, press LOCK/F once
and then press UP/

HHHH

or

DOWN/

GGGG

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• If you use non-rechargeable batteries, be
sure to set CHARGE ON/OFF to OFF. Non-
rechargeable batteries can get hot and
explode if you try to recharge them.

• Dispose of old batteries promptly and
properly. Do not burn or bury them.

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• The radio's range decreases as the battery
power decreases. To ensure maximum
range, keep fresh batteries in the radio.

• Replace the batteries within 30 seconds to
keep the radio’s memory settings for key
tone, talk confirmation, and last channel.

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Do not mix old and new batteries, different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline or
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.

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Press

PWR

/ï to turn on the display light for

15 seconds. If you press any button (except

PTT

) while the backlight is on, the backlight
stays on for another 15 seconds. To turn off
the backlight before it automatically turns off,
press

PWR

/ï again.

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Press

LOCK/F

once and then press UP/

HHHH

or

DOWN/

Gý

GýGý

Gý

to change the channel. Press

PTT

or

CALL

to store the setting.

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Press

LOCK/F

twice and press UP/H or

DOWN

/G to select on (

eD

eDeD

eD

) or off (

e<

e<e<

e<

). Press

PTT

or

CALL

to store the setting. ò appears

when the key tone is activated.

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You can set the radio so a confirmation tone
sounds when you release

PTT

. The tone
alerts the person you are talking to that you
have finished talking. To turn on or off the
confirmation tone, press

LOCK/F

three times

and then press UP/H or

DOWN

/G to select

on (

eD

eDeD

eD

) or off (

e<

e<e<

e<

). Press

PTT

or

CALL

to

store the setting.

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setting is activated.

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Auto power save reduces the power your
radio uses until it receives a signal or a key
is pressed.

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Your radio retains the last channel in
memory. If you reset the radio, the last
channel memory is lost and channel 1 is
automatically set.

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If the radio’s display is locked up or the radio
does not work properly after you turn it on,
turn it off then turn it on again. If this does
not correct the problem, reset the radio.
Turn it off then hold down

LOCK

and turn it

on again.

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Attach an optional wrist strap or pager chain
(neither supplied, available at your local
RadioShack store) to the wrist strap hole on
the back of the radio.

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Your radio might cause TV or radio
interference even when it is operating
properly. To determine whether your radio is
causing the interference, turn it off. If the
interference goes away, your radio is
causing it. Eliminate the interference by:

• Moving your radio away from the
receiver.

• Calling your local RadioShack store for
help.

• Using your transceiver as described in
this manual exposes you to RF energy
well below the FCC's recommended
limits.

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules

. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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Keep the FRS radios dry; if they get wet,
wipe them dry immediately. Use and store
the FRS radios only in normal temperature
environments. Handle the FRS radios
carefully; do not drop them. Keep the FRS
radios away from dust and dirt, and wipe
them with a damp cloth occasionally to keep
them looking new.

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If your FRS radios are not performing as
they should, take them to your local
RadioShack store for assistance. Modifying
or tampering with the FRS radios’ internal
components can cause a malfunction and
might invalidate their warranty and void your
FCC authorization to operate them.

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No. of Channels .............................................. 14

Power output .................................500 mW ERP

Frequency ............... 462.5625 to 467.7125MHz

Battery Life Transmit mode:

Alkaline ................................................... 3 hours

Ni-Cd .....................................1 hours (300 mAh)

Ni-MH ....................................2 hours (600 mAh)

Standby mode:

Alkaline ................................................. 44 hours

Ni-Cd ...................................12 hours (300 mAh)

Ni-MH ..................................25 hours (600 mAh)

Operating temperature................ –4

°F to 122°F

(–20

°C to 50°C)

Weight (with batteries) ................ 4.2 oz. (119 g)

Specifications are typical; individual units might
vary. Specifications are subject to change and
improvement without notice.

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Do not open your radio to make any internal
adjustments. Your radio is set up to transmit a
regulated signal on 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 anything in your radio
except the batteries.

Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects i n
material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the
date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores a nd autho ri ze d
RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN,
RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT­NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CON­TAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL
HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY
OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIAB ILITY,
LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME,
DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPE­CIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF
RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied war ranty la sts
or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the prod­uct and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purcha se date to any
RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided
by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or si mi lar design ; o r (c)
refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products
on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or
reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of wa r­ranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for
the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair
or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty pe­riod.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attribut­able to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage,
failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alte r­ation, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any re­pairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service
Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) c osmeti c d amag e;
(e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product re­moval, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have o ther
rights which vary from state to state.

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TX 76102

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