Radio Shack 21-1902 User Manual

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22 Ch GMRS/FRS

Two-way Radios

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

Antenna

CALL

PTT

FUNC

off

21-1902

(ON/OFF/VOLUME)

(Up) / (Down)

EAR/MIC

DC 6V

Wrist Strap

IMPORTANT

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CONTENTS

Introduction ............................................................................................. 3

Package Contents ............................................................................... 5

Contents

A Quick Look at the Display ................................................................... 6

Powering the Radio ................................................................................ 6

Using Batteries .................................................................................... 6

Recharging Ni-Cd or Ni-Mh Batteries .................................................. 8

Operation .............................................................................................. 10

Turning the Radio On/Off and Adjusting the Volume ........................ 10

Transmitting ....................................................................................... 10

Selecting a Channel .......................................................................... 10

FRS Frequencies Chart .................................................................... 11

Selecting Quiet Codes ...................................................................... 12

Quiet Code Chart .............................................................................. 13

Using Scan ........................................................................................ 14

Using Key Lock ................................................................................. 14

Using Key Tone ................................................................................. 14

Using VOX ........................................................................................ 15

Using APO ........................................................................................ 15

Using Hi/Lo Transmitter Power ......................................................... 16

Using Courtesy Tone ......................................................................... 16

Using a Headset ................................................................................ 17

Direct Call Operation ............................................................................ 17

Setting Home ID ................................................................................ 20

Setting Direct Call ............................................................................. 20

Call Melody ....................................................................................... 21

Using the Swivel Belt Clip ................................................................. 21

Using an Optional Wrist Strap ........................................................... 22

Care ...................................................................................................... 22

Service and Repair ............................................................................... 22

FCC Information ................................................................................... 23

FCC License Required ...................................................................... 23

The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................... 25

Safety Information ................................................................................ 26

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a pair of RadioShack 22 Ch GMRS/FRS Twoway Radios. They provide short-range (up to about 5 miles) voice radio communication to let families and groups keep in touch with each other on specific reserved channels.

You can use these lightweight, palmsized radios to talk with another person whohasaGMRS/FRSradiosettothe same frequency as your radios.

Your radios have 22 channels and 38 different quiet codes. Your radios also have auto-squelch, so you will not hear anything on a channel unless someone is transmitting nearby on the same channel.

Introduction

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

Yourradio’s displayhas abacklightthat turns on for about 5 seconds when you press any key except

PTT.

Introduction

Your radio’s other features include:

• Channel Scan — use to find other GMRS/FRS users.

• Key Beep — each time you press a key, except PTT or FUNC,the radio beeps once.

• Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) — enables standalone usage and works with handsfree accessories.

• Automatic Power Off —youcan set the amount of time before the radio automatically turns itself off when it is idle (30, 60 or 90 minutes).

• Hi/Lo Power Selection —select

0.5W or 1.0W transmit power for a GMRS channel.

• Courtesy Tone —attheendof transmission, the radio receiving a transmission sounds a tone to confirm the end of the transmission.

• Direct Call — you can select the radio you want to hear your transmission. Only that radio receives a call you address to it and displays the transmitter’s number identifying your radio on its display.

• Phase-lock Loop (PLL)

Controlled Circuitry — provides

accurate and stable channel selection.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Radios (2)

Dual Charger

Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (8)

wner’s Manual (1) uick Start (1)

elt Clip

Introduction

9V 500 mA AC Adapter

A QUICK LOOK AT THE DISPLAY

Channel Indicator

Keypad Lock

Key Beep

Battery Level Meter

Signal Strength Meter

Transmit

Voice Operated Transmission (VOX)

MISS ID Indicator

500mW Low Power

Courtesy Tone

CTCSS Code Indicator

Function

Automatic Power Off (APO)

Scan

Ô Battery Notes Ô

• Dispose of old

A Quick Look at the Display

batteries promptly and properly.

• Do not burn or bury batteries.

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

(Continued)

POWERING THE RADIO

USING BATTERIES

Your radios require four AAA rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries (supplied), or four AAA rechargeable nickel-cadmium (Ni-CD) batteries (not supplied), or four AAA alkaline batteries (not supplied) for power.Ô

1. To turn off the radio, rotate

clockwise until it clicks.

2. Pull down the latch on the battery compartment cover. Then remove the cover.

3. Slide battery compartment to alkaline batteries) or or Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries) when charging the battery through the radio.

CHARGE ON/OFF inside the

ON (for Ni-MH

6V DC jack on the bottom of the

off

OFF (for

WARNING

• If you use nonrechargeable batteries, be sure to set CHARGE ON/ OFF to OFF.Nonrechargeable batteries can get hot and explode if you tr to recharge them.

Powering the Radio

4. Install four AAA batteries according to the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.

5. Replace the cover and push the latch up until it clicks. Turn on the radio by rotating counterclockwise until it clicks.

off

Ô Battery Notes Ô

(Continued)

•Donotmixoldand new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

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

IMPORTANT

The EPA

Powering the Radio

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 placingusedNi-Cdbatteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800THE-SHACK (1-800-843-

7422) for information on NiCd 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.

appears on the display to show that the battery is full. Segments disappear as the battery weakens. to indicate how much battery power remains. When flashes, replace alkaline batteries or recharge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries.

RECHARGING NI-CD OR

I-MH BATTERIES

You can use the supplied dual charger to charge the radio’s batteries. You can alsouse an optional6V, 600mA AC-DC adapter and a size F Adaptaplug connector (not supplied) to charge the radio’s batteries, or an optional 6V, 1000mA DC-DC adapter and a size F Adaptaplug

connector (not supplied) to charge the radio’s batteries and power the radio.

Using the Supplied Dual Charger or Optional AC or DC Adapter

Supplied Dual Charger

1. To turn off the radio, rotate off clockwise until it clicks.

2. To use the supplied dual charger,

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connect the supplied AC-DC adapter to the jack on the back of the dual charger. Then plug the other end into an AC socket. Ô

3. Pull down the latch on the battery compartment cover, then remove the cover.

4. Set

CHARGE ON/OFF to ON.

5. Place four Ni-CD or Ni-MH batteries in the radio’s battery compartment according to the polarity symbols (

+ and –) marked

inside, then replace the cover and push the latch up until it clicks.

Ô NOTE Ô

• The charger might not supply enough currenttochargethe batteries if you use the radio to transmit at the same time.

• To ensure proper charging, use a pencilerasertoclean thecontactsonthe bottom of the radio and inside the dual charger.

Powering the Radio

6. To use an optional AC or DC adapter, attach the Adaptaplug t o the adapter so (

+).Then connectthe Adaptaplug’s

TIP reads positive

other end to the radio’s Then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet or vehicle’s power source. 

Otherwise, to use the supplied dual charger, simply place the radios in the charger. Ô

7. When charging is complete, remove the radios from the dual charger or unplug the AC or DC

DC 6V jack.

CAUTION

You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies regulated 6V DC (Not more than 6V) and delivers at least 600mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the radio’s DC 6V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the radio or the adapter.

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