Radio Shack Deluxe FRS Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
Please read before using this equipment.
Deluxe FRS
by
with Weather, WX Alert,
VibraCall
®
Alert, and VOX
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Contents
Contents
Features ................................................................................................................................ 5
Safety and General Information .......................................................................................... 8
Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation ................................................... 8
RF Operational Characteristics ....................................................................................... 8
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy ............................................................................ 9
Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure ............................................................. 10
Two-Way Radio Operation ............................................................................................ 10
Body-Worn Operation ................................................................................................... 11
Approved Accessories .................................................................................................. 11
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility .................................................................. 11
Medical Devices .......................................................................... .................................. 12
Safety and General Use While Driving ......................................................................... 14
Operational Warnings ................................................................................................... 14
Operational Cautions .................................................................................................... 16
FCC License Not Required ........................................................................................... 19
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2001 RadioShack Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Motorola, the Stylized M Logo, and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.
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Patent Notice ....................................... ......................................................................... 19
Export Law Assurances ................................................................................................ 20
Computer Software Copyrights .................................................................................... 20
Preparation ...................................................................................................................... ... 21
Installing Batteries ......................................................................... ... .. .......................... 21
Charging a Battery Pack ............................................................................................... 24
Using the Belt Clip ........................................................................................................ 28
A Quick Look at Your Radio ............................................................................................. 29
A Quick Look at Your Radio’s Display ............................................................................. 30
Operation ......................................................................................................................... ... 31
Turning the Radio On and Off ...................................................................................... 31
Using the Radio’s Features .......................................................................................... 31
Setting the Battery Type ............................................ ... ............................................. ... 32
Using the Backlight ....................................................................................................... 32
Transmitting and Receiving .......................................................................................... 33
Range ........................................................................................................................... 36
Using the Simple Menu ................................................................................................ 36
Using Audio Accessories .............................................................................................. 37
Using Call Tones .......................................................................................................... 39
Using Monitor ............................................................................................................... 39
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Using the Signal Strength Meter ................................................................................... 40
Using Alerts ............................................. .......................................... ... .. ....................... 40
Changing Settings While Turning On Your Radio ......................................................... 42
Using HandsFree (VOX) ............................................................................................... 43
Using the Privacy Features ........................................................................................... 45
Using Auto Power Off ................................................................................................... 48
Using the Weather Feature ........................................................................................... 48
Using Lock ....................................................................... ... .......................................... 53
Using Channel Scan ..................................................................................................... 53
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 55
Resetting the Radio ...................................................................................................... 57
FRS Frequencies .......................................................................................................... 58
Care .............................................................................................................................. 59
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Features
Features
Your RadioShack Deluxe FRS radio is a durable, compact radio that lets you stay connected to
family, friends, and companions almost anywhere. Your radio operates on Family Radio Service (FRS) frequencies, requires no service fee or license, and can be used anywhere in the
United States and other areas as listed by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission).
Your radio offers more than just a way of keeping in touch. Your radio has 14 channels and 38
different interference eliminator codes. If someone else is using the ch annel you sel ected and
you do not want to hear that person, you can select another channel or use the interference
eliminator feature (see “Using the Privacy Features” on Page 45). You can talk with other Deluxe FRS radio users whose radios are tuned to the same channel, interference eliminator
code, and Eavesdrop Reducer code as yours.
Eavesdrop Reducer
— you can set the radio so its transmissions sound garbled to listeners
whose radio is not set to the proper code, providing privacy. You can set the radio to any of
three Eavesdrop Reducer codes.
10 Call Tones
— let you know who is calling before you answer a call.
Eight Weather Channels
— give you the ability to monitor weather broadcasts and alerts
transmitted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), keeping you up-
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Features
to-date on the current weather. See “Using the Weather Feature” on Page 48 for more information.
QuieT6000
TM
Feature
— helps keep radios outside of your group from disturbing you with ring
tones or conversation.
Voice Activation (VOX)
— allows handsfree use of the radio without the need for VOX acces-
sories.
Five VOX Sensitivity Levels
— let you adjust the radio to compensate for background noise.
VibraCall® alert
— you can set the radio so it vibrates to notify you when you receive a call.
Signal Strength Indicator
– lets you see when your radio is moving out of range of another
radio.
Channel Busy Indicator
– lets you listen to all activity on a channel. You hear static if the
channel is clear.
Backlight
— provides extra light to make it easier to change settings in a darkened environ-
ment.
Keypad Lock
— helps protect your radio’s settings from accidental changes.
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Features
Talk Confirmation (Roger Beep)
— the radio sounds a beep at the end of a transmission, let-
ting a person you are talking to know when you have finished transmitting.
Button Beep On/Off
— you can set the radio so it beeps when you press a button, or turn the
beep off to avoid disturbing others.
Rotating Belt Clip
— lets you attach the radio to your belt or waistband.
Channel Scan
— easily finds your group’s channel and code by searching all combinations.
Scan List Editing
— lets you easily select the channels you want to scan.
Low Battery Alert
— your radio sounds an audible tone and displays an icon showing the
condition of the alkaline batteries or battery pack.
Auto Power Off (APO)
— lets you control how long the radio stays on before it automatically
turns itself off, saving battery power.
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Safety and General Information
Safety and
General Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT
OPERATION
Read This Information Before Using Your Radio
The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety in formation contained in user guides published prior to July 2000. For information regarding radio use in a hazardous atmosphere please refer to the Factory Mutual (FM) Approval Manual Supplement or
Instruction Card, which is included with radio models that offer this capability.
RF OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Your radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits radio
frequency (RF) energy. The radio operates in the frequency range of 450 MHz to 470 MHz.
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Safety and General Information
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY
Your Motorola radio is designed to comply with the following national and in ternational standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic
energy:
• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47
CFR part 2 sub-part J
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition
• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States,
Report 86, 1986
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
• National Radiological Protection Board of the United Kingdom 1995
• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999
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Safety and General Information
To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere to
the following procedures:
PORTABLE RADIO OPERATION AND EME EXPOSURE
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, mod-
ifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations.
DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE”.
Holding the antenna affects the ef-
fective range.
TWO-WAY RADIO OPERATION
When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio,
hold the radio in a vertical position
with the microphone two to three inches (5.0 to 7.5 cm) away from the lips
.
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Safety and General Information
BODY-WORN OPERATION
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on your body
when transmitting, always place the radio in
a Motorola supplied or approved clip, holder,
holster, case, or body harness.
Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed
FCC RF exposure guidelines.
If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the anten-
na is at least one inch (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting
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APPROVED ACCESSORIES
Check with your local RadioShack store or
www.radioshack.com
for a list of approved Mo-
torola accessories.
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY
Note:
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if in-
adequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.
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Safety and General Information
Facilities
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radi o in any
facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must
be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.
MEDICAL DEVICES
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6
inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by, and recommendations of, Wireless Technology Research.
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Safety and General Information
Persons with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inches (15 centimeters) from their pacemaker when
the radio is turned ON.
• not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
• use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.
• turn the radio OFF immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference,
you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in
obtaining this information.
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Safety and General Information
SAFETY AND GENERAL USE WHILE DRIVING
Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive. Always obey
them.
When using your radio while driving, please:
• Give full attention to driving and to the road.
• Use handsfree operation, if available.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so
require.
OPERATIONAL WARNINGS
For Vehicles with an Air Bag
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air
bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deploymen t area and
the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
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Safety and General Information
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explo siv e atmosphere, unless it
is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe” (for example,
Factory Mutual, CSA, or UL Approved). Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in
bodily injury or even death.
Note:
The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where
the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other
area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted.
Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near
electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey
all signs and instructions.
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Safety and General Information
OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS
Antennas
Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna.
If a damaged antenna comes
into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive ma terial may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in
handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects.
Charging Safety Instructions
Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary marki ngs on the battery,
battery charger, and radio using the battery.
Caution:
To reduce the risk of injury, charge only the rechargeable batteries listed on Page 17.
Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
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Safety and General Information
Single-Unit Charger
The single-unit charger is a 110V Ni-MH Charging Adapter (available from RadioShack.com).
Battery Pack
The battery pack is a 550 mAh capacity Ni-MH battery pack (available from RadioShack.com).
Save These Instructions
1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
2. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way.
3. Do not disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or
damaged in any way.
4. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If plug will not fit the outlet, have
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. An improper condition can result in a risk
of electric shock.
5. To reduce risk of damage to cord or plug, pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting charger from AC receptacle.
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Safety and General Information
6. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
7. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or personal injury.
8. Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to damage or stress.
9. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper
extension cord could result in a risk of fire and/ or electric shock. If an extension cord must
be used, make sure:
• That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size and shape
as those on the plug of the charger.
• That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition, and
• That the cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and 16 AWG for lengths up to
150 feet.
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