Radio Shack 21-1864 User Manual

Channel Scan – use

to find other FRS
users.

38 Quiet Code –

eliminates interference
from other radios that
are not tuned to the
same channel and quiet
code as your radio.

Call Function — sends
a page to other FRS
radios set to the same
channel.

Vibration Alert – vibrates
for 2 seconds when
receiving a signal if the
radio has been idle for
more than 30 seconds.

Voice Operated
Transmission (VOX) –

enables standalone
usage and works with a
handsfree accessory.

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Preparation .................................................. 1

Installing Batteries .............. ...................... 1

Recharging Ni-Cd or Ni-MH Batteries ...... 1

Using The Swivel Belt Clip ....................2

Using An Optional Wrist Strap .............. 2

Operation .................... ................................ 2

Controls .................... ........................... ..... 2

FRS Frequencies ..................................... 2

Using Key Lock ........................................ 2

Quiet Codes ............................................. 2

Quiet Code Chart ..................................... 2

Using Courtesy Tone ................................ 3

Setting The Key Tone ............................... 3

Setting The Vibration Alert ....................... 3

Using Voice Operated Transmission

(VOX) ............ ........................................ ... 3

Using the Backlight ....................................3

Care ...................................... ...................... 3

Service and Repair ...................................... 3

FCC Information .............. ............... ............. 4

Safety Information ................. ...................... 4

Specifications .................... ............... ........... 4

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If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph,
go to the box on that page with the
corresponding icon for pertinent information.

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

Family Radio Service (FRS) is a license­free, two-way, short-range voice radio
service that lets families and groups keep in
touch with each other on specific reserved
channels while providing clear
communication for up to t wo miles.

Your RadioShack 14 Channel Perso nal FRS
2-Way Radio is a lightweight, palm-sized
radio you can use to talk with another
person who has an FRS radio set to the
same frequency as your radio.

Your radio has auto-squelch, so you will not
hear anything on a channel unless s omeone
is transmitting nearby on the same channel.

MON

You can use

(monitor) to temporarily
turn off auto-squelc h to hear we aker, di stant
transmissions.

You can connect an optional speaker/
microphone and earphone to the radio
(neither supplied, available at your local
RadioShack store and onl ine at
RadioShack.com).

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Installing Batteries

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size
and recommended type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different
types of batteries (alka line or recharg eable), or
rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

• If you do not plan to use the radio for a month
or longer, remove the batteries. Batteries can
leak chemicals that can destroy electronic
parts.

Recharging Ni-Cd or Ni-MH Batteries

• You must us e a C lass 2 power sour ce that
supplies regulated 6V DC (Not more than 6V)
and delivers at least 6 00mA. It s center ti p must
be set to positive and its plug must fit the
radio’s DC 6V jack. Using an adapter t hat does
not meet these specifications could damage
the radio or the adapter.

• Always connect t he ada pte r t o the radio be fo re
you connect it to an external power source
(such as an AC ou tlet or a vehicle c ig a r et te­lighter socket). When you finish, disconnect
the adapter from the power source before you
disconnect it from th e radio.

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• Never install non-rechargeable batteries when

CHARGE ON/OFF

rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode
if you try to recharge them.

• Dispose of old batt eries p romptly and pr operly.
Do not burn or bury them.

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is set to ON. Non-

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Your radio requires four AAA alkaline or
rechargeable nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) /
nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries (not
supplied) for power. For the best
performance and longest life, we
recommend R adioShack batteries.

1. Rotate

2. Pull down the latch on the batt ery

3. Slide

4. Install four AAA batteries according to

5. Replace the cover a nd push the latch

The battery icon segments on the display
show how much power remains. When È
flashes, replace the alkaline batteries or
recharge the Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries.

VOL/OFF

counterclockwise until

it clicks to turn off the radio.

compartment cover, then remove the
cover.

CHARGE ON/OFF

battery compartment to
alkaline batteries) or

inside the

OFF

(for

ON

(for Ni-Cd or

Ni-MH rechargeable batteries).

the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked
inside.

up until it clicks, then rotate

VOL/OFF

clockwise until it clicks to turn on the
radio.

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The radio’s
or Ni-MH batteries and powering the radio.
You can recharge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries
inside the radio, using a 6V, 600mA AC or
DC adapter and a size F AdaptaplugTM
connector (neither supplied, both available
at RadioShack).

1. Rotate

2. Pull down the latch on the battery

3. Set

4. Place four Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries in

5. Attach the Adaptaplug to the a dapter so

6. Connect the Adaptaplug’s other end to

DC 6V

jack is for ch arging Ni-Cd

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VOL/OFF

to turn off the radio.

compartment cover and remove the
cover.

CHARGE ON/OFF

the compartment according to the
polarity symbols (+ and –) marked
inside. Then replace the cover and push
the latch up until it clicks.

TIP reads positive (

the radio’s
adapter into a standard AC outlet or a
vehicle’s power source.

fully counterclockw i se

to ON.

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DC 6V

jack and plug the

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RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks

All Rights Reserved.

used by RadioShack Corporation.

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Recharging Ni-Cd or Ni-MH Batteries

• Average charge time varies, depending on
capacity. Typically, Ni-MH batteries charge
in about 10 hours. Ni-Cd batteries charge in
approximately four hours.

• You can use your radio while charging the
batteries if you employ a DC to DC
regulated and filtered adapter (such as
RadioShack catalog number 273-1859), but
not if you employ an AC to DC regulated
adapter (such as 273-1762).

Controls

• If you hold down PTT over 2 minutes, the
radio automatically stops transmitting to
save power. The radio will generate an alert
tone and
continue to hold down PTT.

• The radio automatically scans through quiet
codes while scanning through the channels.
The quiet code feature automatically turns
on when a signal is detected on a channel
and quiet code, and turns off after the signal
disappears. To stay on the active channel
and quiet code, press PTT to stop scanning
before the signal disappears.

JN

JN

will flash on the display if you

JNJN

Using Key Lock

When the keys are locked, you can still send a
page to other FRS radios set to the same
channel by holding down
cannot select a channel by pressing

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The EPA certified RBRC®
Battery Recycling Seal on the
nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery
indicates RadioShack is
voluntarily participating in an
industry program to collect and recycle these
batteries at the end of their useful life, when
taken out of service in the United States or
Canada. The RBRC program provides a
convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd
batteries into the trash or the municipal waste
stream, which may be illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-

7422) for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling
and disposal bans/restrictions in your area.
RadioShack’s involvement in this program is
part of the company’s commitment to
preserving our environment and conserving our
natural resources.

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Complete charging takes about 10 hours.±
When charging is complete, unplug the AC
or DC adapter from the power source, then

DC 6V

disconnect it from the radio’s

jack.

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Insert the swivel belt clip into the socket at
the back of the radio until it clicks. To
remove the clip, press the button at the top
of the belt clip and pull out the clip.

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PTT

– Hold down and speak into the
microphone to transmit. TX appears.
Release to stop transmission.

MON

– Hold down to hear everything on a
channel, even weak tra nsmiss ions. Relea se
to turn auto-squelch back on.

VOL/OFF

– Rotate to turn the radio on and

off and adjust the volume.

SCAN

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– Press to manually select a
channel. The selected channel number
appears. Hold down for about two seconds
to scan through the channels. The radio
automatically scans through the channels
and pauses on each active channel. To
restart scanning when the radio pauses on
an active channel, press ¼ý/
stop scanning, press

CALL

¹ý

– Press to manually select a

/

PTT

channel. The selected channel number
appears. Hold do wn to se nd a page to other
FRS radios set to the same channel.
appears and the call tone sounds. After you
hold down ¹ý/

CALL

for about six seconds,

the tone stops.

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1 462.5625
2 462.5875
3 462.6125
4 462.6375
5 462.6625
6 462.6875
7 462.7125
8 467.5625

9 467.5875
10 467.6125
11 467.6375
12 467.6625
13 467.6875
14 467.7125

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To lock or unlock ¼ý/

QUIET/MENU
PTT

. É appears when the keys are

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locked.

SCAN

, hold down

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SCAN

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.

CALL

, ¹ý/

MON

then press

again. To

JN

JN

JNJN

and

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You can attach an optional wrist strap (not
supplied) to the radio. Slide the wrist strap’s
small loop under the bar at the top of the
radio. You might need to use a small
screwdriver or a straightened paper clip to
do this. Then pull the strap’s large loop
through the small loop.

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Quiet Codes lets you talk and listen to other
radios set to the same channel and quiet
code. This is like having a sub-channel
within a channel, giving you greater
communication flexibility. When you set a
quiet code and turn on this feature, you can
communicate with anyone who has a radio
set to the same channel and code.

1. Press

QUIET/MENU

until the quiet code

number flashes.

2. Repeatedly press ¼ý/

SCAN

or ¹ý/

CALL

until you see t he code number y ou want
to use. (See the “Quiet Code Chart” for
complete list of quiet codes).

PTT

3. Press

to store the code.

4. To turn off the quiet code feature, press

QUIET/ME N U

once. The quiet code

number disappears.

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2 71.9

374.4
4 77.0

579.7
6 82.5

785.4
8 88.5

991.5
10 94.8
11 97.4
12 100.0
13 103.5
14 107.2
15 110.9
16 114.8
17 118.8
18 123.0
19 127.3
20 131.8
21 136.5
22 141.3
23 146.2
24 151.4
25 156.7

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Setting The Vibration Alert

When you turn on the radio, it vibrates, even if
the vibration alert is off.

Using Voice Operated Transmission
(VOX)

• The VOX sensitivity levels (Hi or Lo) allow
you to compensate for background noise.
This minimizes the chance of unintended
sounds making a transmission.

• VOX is disabled while you are receiving a
transmission.

Using the Backlight

You cannot turn on the backlight while the
radio is receiving a signal.

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27 167.9
28 173.8
29 179.9
30 186.2
31 192.8
32 203.5
33 210.7
34 218.1
35 225.7
36 233.6
37 241.8
38 250.3

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9#JED;

If the courtesy tone is on,

9#JED;

9#JED;9#JED;

appears
and the person you are communicating with
hears the courtesy tone when you finish
transmitting. Hold down

9999#JED;

#JED;

flashes.

#JED;#JED;

Repeatedly press ¼ý/

Ed

Ed

EdEd

or

EEEE<<

SCAN

QUIET/MENU

<<

appears.

<<<<

or ¹ý/

CALL

until

to

switch between the on and off settings.

PTT

Press

to store the setting, or the radio
stores the displayed setting after 15
seconds.

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You can set the radio so it sounds a tone

PTT

when you press an y key exc ept
Hold down

QUIET/MENU

Repeatedly press

EEEEdddd

EEEE<<

flashes.

CALL

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settings. Press

<<

or

<<<<

to switch between the on and off

PTT

QUIET/MENU

appears. Press ¼ý/

to store the setting, or

until

9#JED;

9#JED;

9#JED;9#JED;

until Ê

MON

or
flashes.

SCAN

or

the radio stores the displayed setting after
15 seconds.

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You can set the radio to vibrate for two
seconds when a signal is received after the

9#JED;

9#JED;

9#JED;9#JED;

until Ù

±

flashes.

SCAN

or

radio has been idle for 30 seconds.
Hold down

Repeatedly press
flashes.

CALL

¹ý

/

QUIET/MENU

Ed

Ed

EEEE<<

<<

or

EdEd

<<<<

until

QUIET/MENU

appears. Press ¼ý/

to switch between the on and off

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Keep the radio dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry
immediately. Use an d s tore the radio only in
normal temperature environments. Handle
the radio carefully; do not drop it. Keep the

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If your radio is not performing as it should,
take it to your local RadioShack store for
assistance. Modifying or tampering with the
radio’s internal components can cause a
malfunction and might inva lidate its wa rranty
and void your FCC authorization to operate
it.

settings. Press

PTT

to store the setting, or
the radio stores the displayed setting after
15 seconds.

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Your radio has built-in Voice Operated
Transmission (VOX), which allows you to
transmit without holding down

PTT

talking through the microphone or using
VOX accessories (available at your local
RadioShack store).

When you use a VOX ac cessory, tu rn off the
radio, then insert the VOX headset into the
radio’s earbud/mic jack and turn on the
radio. The VOX function activates

LEN

LEN

automatically, and

flashes. The

LENLEN

sensitivity level is automatically set to HI if
VOX is off before inserting the VOX
headset.

1. To adjust the sensitivity, hold down

QUIET/MENU

repeatedly press
flashes.

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2. Repeatedly press ¼ý/
set VOX to
for low sensitivity, or

PTT

3. Press

or

9#JED;

9#JED;

until

>?

>?

for high sensitivity, or

>?>?

QUIET/MENU

flashes, then

9#JED;9#JED;

QUIET/MENU

SCAN

or ¹ý/

E<<

E<<

to turn off VOX.

E<<E<<

to store the

setting or it will store the displayed

.

setting after 15 seconds of no activity.

LEN

When VOX is activated,

LEN

LENLEN

periodically.

ý

4. Speak into the microphone to transmit.

JN

JN

appears.

JNJN

PTT

5. Press
flashing. Press
VOX.

to turn off VOX.

PTT

LLLLEN

EN

flashes.

ENEN

again to turn on

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Your radio’s display has a backlight that
turns on for approximate ly 10 sec onds when
you press any key (except
disabled). To turn on the backlight without
changing any settings, press

radio away from dust and dirt, and wipe it
with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it
looking new.

PTT

when VOX is

MON

, by

until

CALL

flashes

LLLLEN

EN

stops

ENEN

±

.

LEN

LEN

LENLEN

to

Be

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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against
manufacturing defe cts i n m at eria l an d wor kma nship
under normal use f or ni ne ty ( 90 ) d ays f rom th e d ate
of purchase from RadioShack company-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack fra nchisees 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 LI­ABILITY, 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 warranty lasts 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 p roduc t defec t du ring th e w arran ty
period, take the product and the RadioShack sale s
receipt as proof of purchase 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) replac e the product with one of t he same
or similar design; or (c) re fund the purchase price.
All replaced parts and products, and products on
which a refund is made, become the property of Ra­dioShack. New or recond itioned pa rts and pro ducts
may be used in the performance of warranty ser­vice. Repaired or replaced parts and pr oducts are
warranted for the re main der of the or igina l warran ty
period. You will be charged for repair or replace­ment of the product made aft er the expir atio n of the
warranty period.
This warranty doe s not co ver: ( a) dam age o r failure
caused by or attributab le to acts o f God, ab use, ac­cident, misuse, improper o r abnor mal usag e, fai lure
to follow instructions, improper installation or main­tenance, alteration , 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) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or
insurance costs; or (f) costs of produ ct removal, in­stallation, set-up service adjustment or reinstalla­tion.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street,

6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102

12/99

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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 one of 14 assigned
frequencies. It is illegal to alter or adjust the
settings inside the radio to exceed those
limitations. Any adjustments to your radio must
be made by a qualified technician using the
proper test equipment.

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To be safe:

• Never open your radio’s case.

• Never change or replace anything in
your radio except the batteries.

Your radio might cause TV or radio
interference even when it is operating
properly. To determ ine whether y our radio i s
causing the interference, turn it off. If the
interference goes away, your radio is
causing it. Try to eliminate the interference
by:

• Moving your radio away from the
receiver.

• Calling your local RadioShack store for
help.

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the
FCC requires that you stop using the radio.

This device co mplie s with Part15 o f the

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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FCC

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Clas s B dig ital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

Rules

. These limits are designed to provide

FCC

reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residenti al insta llatio n. 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 equipm ent off and on, the use r is
encouraged to try to correct the interfe ren ce
by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the
receiver is needed.

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

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• To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF
exposure guidelines, hold the transmitter
and antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) from
your face and speak in a normal voice, with
the antenna pointed up and away from your
face. If you wear the handset on your body
while using the headset accessory, use only
the supplied belt clip for this product and
when transmitting, take it out of the belt to
ensure the antenna is at least 1 inch
(2.5cm) from your body.

• Use only the supplied antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could damage the transmitter
and may violate FCC regulations.

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Your wireless handheld por tabl e transc eive r
contains a low power transmitter. When the
Push-To-Talk (PTT) button is pressed, it
sends out radio frequency si gna ls. The
device is authorized to operate at a duty

factor not to exceed fifty percent. In August
1996, the Federal Communications
Commission adopted RF exposure
guidelines with safety levels for handheld
wireless devices.

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Frequency Range .................................................... .. ....... .. .. .... .. .. .. ....... .. .. .... .. .. .462.5625 – 467.7125MHz

Channels .................................................................................................................................... ..... .... .... .14

RF Output Power ..........................................................................................................400 – 500mW ERP

Power Supply ...................................................................................................6.0 VDC (4 × AAA Alkaline)

Battery Life ...................................................................................................... 20 hours (alkaline batteries)

Operation Temperature ..................................................................................... –4 to 122 ºF (–20 to 50 ºC)

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Dimension (HWD)............................................................................ 4

Weight..................................................................................................................................... 5.1 oz ( 1 4 8 g )

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

/2 × 23/8 × 11/3 in (115 x 61 × 34mm)

RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102

21-1864

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