Radio Shack ET-2105 User Manual

CONTENTS

Features .............................................................................. 1

Selecting a Location .................................................... 6

Connecting the Base ........................................................... 7

Connecting, Charging, and Replacing

the Battery Pack .......................................................... 8

Setting the Ringer ...................................................... 10

Setting the Dialing Mode ............................................ 10

Using the Earphone ................................................... 11

Using the Belt Clip ..................................................... 11

Operation .................................... ................................. ... . 12

Making and Receiving Calls ....................................... 12

Adjusting the Keypad’s Volume ................................. 13

Changing Channels ................................................... 13

Using Redial .............................................................. 13

Using Mute ................................................................. 14

Using Flash ................................................................ 14

Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ........................ 14

Using Page ........................................... ..................... 15

Memory Dialing ................................................................. 15

Storing a Number in Memory ..................................... 15

Entering a Pause in a Memory Number ..................... 16

Dialing a Stored Number ............................................ 17

Chain Dialing Service Numbers ................................. 17

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ......................... 17

Troubleshooting ........................................... ... .................. 18

Care .................................................................................. 19

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ET-2105

900 MHz Hands-free Phone

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

FEATURES

Your RadioShack 900 MHz Hands-free Phone combines the clar­ity of 900 MHz communication with portability and convenience.
The phone’s cordless keypad clips to your belt or clothing so you
can make and answer calls away from the base. The earphone
with microphone lets you keep your hands free while you talk.

Your phone has these features:

Ample Talk and Standby Time

— when fully charged (about 12
hours), the supplied battery provides about 7 hours of talk time or
7 days of standby time.

Ten-Memory Speed Dial

— stores up to ten frequently called

phone numbers for easy dialing.

Ten-Channel Auto Scan

— automatically selects a clear channel

when you make or answer a call.

Security Access-Protection Code

— prevents other cordless
phone users from using your phone line. Each time you place the
keypad on the base, the keypad automatically sets a new security
access-protection code.

Volume Control

— lets you control the volume of the sound you

hear through the earphone.

© 2001 RadioShack Corporation.

RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks

All Rights Reserved.

used by RadioShack Corporation.

— lets you send a paging signal from the base to the key-

Page

pad to help locate a misplaced keypad or p age someone at the
keypad.

Detachable Belt Clip

— lets you carry the keypad on your belt or

clothing for easy portability.

Earphone Compartment with Cover

— lets you store the ear-

phone when not in use.

Neck Strap Hole

— lets you thread a neck strap (not supplied)

through the keypad and hang the keypad around your neck.
Your phone is ETL listed to UL standards and meets all applicable

FCC standards.

WARNING:

pose this product to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not ex-

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION:

DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSON­NEL.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

This symbol is intended to alert you to the pres­ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Do not open the product’s case.

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This symbol is intended to inform you that impor­tant operating and maintenance instructions are

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included in the literature accompanying this prod­uct.

READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION

We have designed your phone to conform to federal regulations,
and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each
phone (and each device, such as a telephone or answering ma­chine) that you connect to the telephone line draws power from
the telephone line. We refer to this power draw as the device's
ringer equivalence number, or REN. The REN is on the bottom of
your phone’s base.

If you use more than one phone or other device on the line, add
up all of the RENs. If the total is more than five (or three in rural ar­eas), your telephones might not ring. If ringer operation is im­paired, remove a device from the line.

Your phone complies with Part 68 of
request, provide the FCC registration number and the REN to
your telephone company. Both numbers are on the bottom of your
phone’s base.

You must not connect your phone to:

Note:

• coin-operated systems

• party-line systems

• most electronic key telephone systems

FCC Rules

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. You must, upon

Important:

• Cordless phones such as this one require AC power to oper­ate. When the AC power is off, you cannot dial out or receive
incoming calls using your phone. For this reason, the phone
should not be your only telephone. To be safe, you should
also have a phone that does not require AC power to operate
(not a cordless phone) so you can still make and receive calls
if there is an AC power failure.

• Some cordless phones operate at frequencies that might
cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or
prevent such interference, the base of the cordless phone
should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR.

• Your cordless phone operates on standard radio frequencies,
as allocated by the FCC. Even though your phone's access
protection code prevents unauthorized use of your phone
line, it is possible for other radio units operating on similar fre­quencies within a certain area to unintentionally intercept
your conversations and/or cause interference. This possible
lack of privacy can occur with any cordless phone.

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the
phone line, the phone company can temporarily discontinue your
service. If this happens, the phone company attempts to notify you
in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the phone company
notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to
file a complaint with the FCC.

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Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equip­ment, operations, or procedures that could affect the op eration of
this telephone. The telephone company notifies you of these
changes in advance, so you can take the necessary steps to pre­vent interruption of your telephone service.

LIGHTNING

Your telephone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of
damage from surges in telephone line and power line current.
These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements.
However, lightning striking the telephone or power lines can dam­age your telephone.

Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live in a n
area that has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug
your phone when storms approach to reduce the possibility of
damage.

FCC STATEMENT

The phone complies with the limits for a Class B digital de vice as
specified in Part 15 of
able protection against radio and TV interference in a residential
area. However, your equipment might cause TV or radio interfer­ence even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference,
you can try one or more of the following corrective measures:

FCC Rules

. These limits provide reason-

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio
or TV.

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• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment
and the radio or TV.

Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists.

PREPARATION

Selecting a Location

You can place the phone’s base on a flat surface such as a desk,
shelf, or table.

Select a location that is:

• near an easily accessible AC outlet

• near a telephone line jack

• out of the way of normal activities

• away from electrical machinery, electrical appliances, metal
walls, filing cabinets, wireless intercoms, security alarms, and
room monitors

The base’s location affects the phone’s range. If you have a
choice of several locations, try each to see which provides the
best performance.

Caution:

your phone. Use only the supplied adapter.
Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone line jack.

If your telephone wiring does not have a modular jack, you can
update the wiring yourself using jacks and adapters (available at
your local RadioShack store), or have the telephone company up-

The supplied AC adapter was designed specifically for

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date the wiring for you. You must use compatible modular jacks
that are compliant with Part 68 of

The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C.

Note:

FCC Rules

.

CONNECTING THE BASE

You can power the base using the supplied 12V, 200 mA AC/DC
adapter.

Cautions:

You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies
12V DC and delivers at least 200 mA. Its center tip

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must be set to positive and its plug must fit the
phone's
these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet
these specifications could damage the phone or the adapter.

• Always connect the AC adapter to the phone before you con­nect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter
from AC power before you disconnect it from the phone.

Follow these steps to connect the base to a phone line and AC
power:

DC 12V 200mA

jack. The supplied adapter meets

1. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the
jack on the back of the base.

2. Plug the modular cord’s other end into a modular ph one line
jack.

3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug in to the

jack on the back of the base.

200mA

4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

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TEL LINE

DC 12V

5. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.

Connecting, Charging, and
Replacing the Battery Pack

The phone comes with a rechargeable NiMH battery pack. You
must connect the battery pack and charge it for at least 12 hours
before you use the phone for the first time.

1. Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover.

2. Lift the battery pack out of the compartment.

3. Plug the battery pack’s connector into the socket in the com­partment (the connector fits only one way), then replace the
battery pack.

4. Replace the cover.

To charge the battery pack, place the keypad faceup on the base.
The CHARGE/IN USE indicator lights.

Notes:

• Recharge the battery pack if the keypad beeps and the IN
USE/LOW BATT indicator on the keypad flashes while you
are using the phone, or if the IN USE/LOW BATT indicator
flashes when the phone is not in use.

• When you first use the phone after charging or recharging the
battery pack, the phone might not work. Return the keypad to
the base for about 5 seconds to reset th e security access­protection code.

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• If the CHARGE/IN USE indicator does not light when you
place the keypad on the base, be sure the battery pack and
AC adapter are correctly and securely connected. Also,
check the charging contacts on the keypad and base. If the
contacts are dirty or tarnished, clean them with a pencil
eraser.

• If the battery pack becomes completely discharged or the
base loses power while the keypad is away from it, place the
keypad on the base for about 5 seconds to reset the security
access-protection code. If the keypad loses power, leave it on
the base to charge the battery pack.

• If you are not going to use your phone for an extended period
of time, disconnect its battery pack. This helps increase th e
battery pack’s life.

• When the keypad is on the base, the CHARGE/IN USE indi­cator lights even when the battery pack is not connected. If
your phone does not work, be sure the battery pack is prop­erly connected.

The supplied battery pack should last about a year. If the battery
pack does not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an over­night charge, replace it with a new 3.6-volt, 600 mAh battery pack
with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment.
You can order a replacement battery pack through your local Ra­dioShack store.

To avoid losing numbers stored in memory, you must install

Note:

and begin charging the new battery pack within 2 minutes of re­moving the old one.

Warning:

Dispose of the old battery pack promptly and properly.

Do not burn or bury it.

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Cautions:

• Be careful not to short the battery pack by touching it with
conducting materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The
battery pack or conductor might overheat and burn.

• Do not open or mutilate the battery pack.

If you have trouble replacing the battery pack, take the phone to
your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Setting the Ringer

OFF/ON RINGER

, on the right side of the handset, controls the key-

pad ringer. To have the phone ring when a call comes in, slide

RINGER

When

to ON. To turn the ringer off, slide

RINGER

is set to

, the phone does not ring, but you can

OFF

RINGER

to

OFF

.

still make outgoing calls. If you hear an extension telephone ring,
you can answer the incoming call on this phone. The CHARGE/IN
USE indicator on the base and IN USE/LOW BATT on the keypad
indicator flash until you answer the call.

Setting the Dialing Mode

Set

TONE/PULSE

you have. If you are not sure which type you have, do this simpl e
test after charging the battery pack.

1. Set

TONE/PULSE

2. Press
ten for a dial tone.

3. Press any number other than

on the back of the base for the type of service

to

so the CHARGE/IN USE indicator lights then lis-

TALK

TONE

before use.

and 1.

0

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If your phone system requires that you dial an access

Note:

code (9, for example) before you dial an outside number, do
not press the access code either.

If the dial tone stops

, you have touch-tone service. If the dial

tone continues, you have pulse service.

If you have tone service

you have pulse service, set

4. To hang up, place the keypad on the base or press

, leave

TONE/PULSE

TONE/PULSE

to

set to

PULSE

TONE

.

TALK

Using the Earphone

1. Insert the earphone’s plug into the jack on the side of the
keypad.

2. Place the mono-earphone in either ear .

3. Move the clip along the earphone cord and clip it to your
clothing.

When you are not using the earphone, follow these steps:

1. Open the earphone compartment cover by pulli ng its tabs o n
both sides.

2. Place the earphone in the compartment.

3. Close the compartment cover.

Using the Belt Clip

. If

.

You can use the belt clip to hang the keypad on your belt or waist­band for hands-free carrying. To attach the belt clip, snap the up-

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per side of the clip into the slots on both sides of the keypad. To
remove the belt clip, pull out on either side of the clip.

OPERATION

Before you use the phone, place the earphone in eith er ear and
attach the clip to your clothing (see “Using the Earphone” on
Page 11).

Making and Receiving Calls

To make a call, lift the keypad from the base, then press
You hear a dial tone and the CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the
base and the IN USE/LOW BATT indicator on the keypad light.
Dial the number.

To answer a call, lift the keypad from the base, then press
The CHARGE/IN USE and IN USE/LOW BATT indicators light.

To end a call, place the keypad on the base or press

Notes:

• When you press a button, a single tone indicates that the
phone has accepted the command. Three tones indicate that
you pressed a button in error or there is severe interference.
(See “Changing Channels”).

• If interference is severe, the keypad might lose communica­tion with the base and the call might disconnect. If this hap­pens, return the keypad to the base for about 5 seconds to
reset the security access-protection code.

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TALK

TA LK

TALK

.

.

.

Adjusting the Keypad’s Volume

To adjust the keypad’s volume level (4 levels), repeatedly press

or

VOLUME

able. The volume level remains set even after you hang up.

Note:

highest volume level.

9999

The keypad beeps 3 times when you reach the lowest or

during a call until the sound level is comfort-

8888

Changing Channels

Every time you press
clear channel it uses for communication between the keypad and
the base. If you hear interference during a call, repe atedly press

to change the channel until you get a clear one.

CH

, the phone automatically selects a

TAL K

Using Redial

To redial the last number dialed, press
You can also redial a busy number quickly without hanging up the

phone. Press
automatically redials the number.

Notes:

• The redial memory holds up to 32 digits, so you can redial
long-distance as well as local numbers.

• The redial memory can also store tone and pause entries
(see “Using Tone Services on a Pulse Li ne” on Page 14 and
“Entering a Pause in a Memory Number” on Page 16).

REDIAL/PAUSE.

You hear a dial tone then the phone

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TALK

then

REDIAL/PAUSE

.

Using Mute

To talk to someone else in the room without the person on the oth­er end of the phone line hearing your conver sation, press
Press

again to resume your phone conversation.

MUTE

MUTE

Using Flash

provides the electronic equivalent of a switchhook signal

FLASH

for special phone service such as Call Waiting.

.

For example, if you have Call Waiting, press
incoming call without disconnecting the current call. Press
again to return to the first call.

If you do not have any special phone services, pressing

Note:

might disconnect your current call.

FLASH

FLASH

to answer an

FLASH

Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line

Some special services, such as bank-by-phone, require tone sig­nals. If you have pulse service, you can still use these tone servic­es by following these steps:

1. Dial the service’s main number.
/

2. When the service answers, press

numbers you dial are sent as tone signals.

3. After you complete the call, press

to the base. The phone automatically resets to pulse dialing.

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TONE

TALK

. Any additional

∗∗∗∗

or return the keypad

Using Page

You can send a page to the keypad to locate it when it is away
from the base and not in use. To page the keypad, press

on the base. The keypad rings for about 15 seconds. To find

FIND

the keypad, press and hold

PAGE/FIND

about 1 minute. Press any key on the keypad or

. The keypad rings for

PAGE/FIND

PAGE/

on the

base to silence it sooner.

MEMORY DIALING

You can store up to ten numbers of 16 digits each in the phone’s
memory.

Notes:

• To keep your accounts secure, we recommend you do not
store your personal access code for services such as bank­by-phone in a memory location.

• When storing numbers for special services (such as alternate
long-distance or bank-by-phone), store the service’s main
phone number in one memory location and numbers for addi­tional information in other locations.

Storing a Number in Memory

1. Press

on the keypad. The IN USE/LOW BATT indicator

MEM

flashes.

2. Dial the desired number (up to 16 digits including an y pause
entries).

3. Press

again to store the number.

MEM

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4. Press the memory location number (

) you want to store.

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The keypad sounds two long beeps.

If you hear three short beeps, you did not store the

Note:

number successfully. Begin again from Step 1.

5. Write down the stored name and number on the memory
label provided.

Note:

• If the low battery warning tone sounds while you are on the
phone and the IN USE/LOW BATT indicator flashes,
recharge or install the battery within 2 minutes, or the phone
will not retain the numbers stored in memory (see “Connect­ing, Charging, and Replacing the Battery Pack” on Page 8).

• If you receive a call while you are storing a number in mem­ory, press

to answer the call. After the call, begin again

TALK

at Step 1.

• To change a number stored in memory, simply store a new
number in that memory location.

Entering a Pause in a Memory Number

In some telephone systems, you must dial an access code (9, for
example) and wait for a second dial tone before yo u can dial an
outside number. You can store the access code with the phone
number. However, if you do, you should also store a pause after
the access code to allow the outside line time to connect. After en­tering the access code, press
pause.

REDIAL/PAUSE

to enter a 2-second

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Dialing a Stored Number

Press
memory location number (

. When you hear the dial tone, press

TALK

). The phone dials the number.

1–0

MEM

then the

Chain Dialing Service Numbers

To quickly recall special services numbers (such as alternate long
distance or bank by phone), store each group of numbers in its
own memory location.

When calling special services, dial the service’s main number first.
Then, at the appropriate place in call, press
for the location where the additional numbers are stored.

, then the number

MEM

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers

If you store an emergency service’s number (police department,
fire department, or ambulance, for example) and you wan t to test
the stored number, make the test call during the late evening or
early morning to avoid peak demand periods. Remain on the line
to explain the reason for your call.

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T ROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problem with your telephone,
but if you do, these suggestions might help.

Problem Suggestion

The keypad does
not work.

The call is noisy. Keep the keypad and base away from interfer-

The range
decreases.

Move the keypad closer to the base.
Raise the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Make sure the phone’s modular cord and the AC

adapter are correctly and securely connected.
Make sure the keypad’s battery pack is properly

connected and charged (see “Connecting, Charg­ing, and Replacing the Battery Pack” on Page 8).

Recharge the keypad’s battery pack.
Place the keypad on the base for about five sec-

onds to reset the security access-protection code.

ence sources such as computers, remote control
toys, wireless alarm systems, wireless intercoms
and room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electri­cal appliances. If the interference is severe, turn
off the device.

Move the keypad closer to the base.
Hang up and redial the number.
Press CH to change the channel.
Make sure the base’s antenna is raised and is not

touching a metal surface.
Recharge the keypad’s battery pack.

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Problem Suggestion

Y ou can receive but
not make calls.

Set

TONE/PULSE

you have (see “Setting the Dialing Mode” on
Page 10).

correctly for the type of service

If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phon es
on the same line work properly, the fault is in this phone or its in­stallation. If you cannot find the problem, take the phone to your
local RadioShack store for assistance.

CARE

Keep the phone dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use
and store the phone only in normal temperature environments.
Handle the phone carefully; do not drop it. Keep the phone a way
from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to
keep it looking new. Modifying or tampering with the phone’s inter­nal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its
warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your
phone is not performing as it should, take it to your local Ra­dioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the tele­phone lines, the phone company can ask you to disconnect your
phone until you have resolved the prob l em .

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Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material
and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from
RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized 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 L IMITED 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 product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the
RadioShack sales 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) replace the product with one of
the same or similar design; or (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 warranty 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, 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 product 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.

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