Radio Shack Family Radio Service, 21-1814 Owner's Manual

Personal FM Transceiver

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

Your RadioShack Family Radio Service (FRS) is a license-free, two­way, short-range voice radio service that lets families and groups keep
in touch with each other on specific reserved channels.

Your RadioShack Personal FM Transceiver is a lightweight, palm­sized radio that you can carry almost anywhere. Use it at shopping
malls, amusement parks, or sports events to contact family and
friends, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communicati ons. You can
talk with another person who has an FRS radio set to the same fre­quency (462.5625 MHz, FRS Channel 1) as your radio.

Your radio has

auto-squelch

, which means you will not hear anything
on the channel unless someone is transmitting nearby on the same
channel. You can turn off auto-squelch to hear weaker, distant trans­missions.

If you do not transmit for at least 6 seconds, the radio automatically
switches to a power save mode and returns to full power when it re­ceives a transmission or you press any key.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

Your radio uses three AAA batteries for power. For the best perfor­mance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.

You can also use Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries in the radio and

Note:

recharge them, using a separate battery charger, available at your lo­cal RadioShack store.

1. Rotate
clicks, then slide off the battery com­partment cover in the direction of the
arrow.

2. Install the batteries, matching the
polarity symbols (+ and

3. Replace the cover.

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

Warning:

or bury them.

Caution:

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

Important:

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 1-800­THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for information on Ni-Cd battery recy­cling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. RadioShack’s in-

fully downward until it

OFF

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–) inside.

Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn

®

The EPA certified RBRC

Battery Recycling

volvement in this program is part of the company’s commitment to
preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.

USING THE RADIO

1. To turn on the radio, rotate
upward until it clicks. A melody
sounds when you turn it on. If
you do not want the melody to
sound, hold down

PTT

talk) when you turn on the power.

2. Adjust the volume to the desired
listening level.

3. To talk, hold down

PTT

TX/BATT indicator lights, speak
into the microphone.

If the TX/BATT indicator

Note:

lights when

is not held down,

PTT

replace the batteries.

4. When you finish speaking,
release

PTT

.

Talk Confirmation

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

. The tone alerts another person you are talking to that you have

PTT

finished talking. To turn on this feature, hold down
on the radio. To turn off this feature, turn off the radio.

To hear everything happening on a channel, including weak transmis­sions, hold down

You can cause a paging tone to sound on all radios tuned to FRS
Channel 1. To send a page, press

MON

. Release

OFF

(push to

. When the

MON

CALL

Antenna

OFF and Volume

MIC

PTT

MON

CALL TX/BATT

while turning

CALL

to turn auto-squelch back on.

.

THE BELT CLIP

To attach the belt clip, slide it down until it locks into place. To remove
the belt clip, pull the tab and slide the belt clip up.

USING A WRIST STRAP

You can attach an optional wrist strap or pager chain (neither supplied)
to the wrist strap hole behind

OFF

.

RadioShack has a wide variety of pager chains available.

AUTO POWER SAVE

Your radio saves battery life by reducing the power the radio uses until
it receives a signal or you press a key. Because the receiving radio
might be using power save mode, wait about 1 second after pressing

to allow the receiving radio to come to full power before speaki ng

PTT

into the microphone.

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RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

FCC INFORMATION

SPECIFICATIONS

Important:

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. To be safe and sure:

• 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 determine whether your radio is 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

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.

CARE

To enjoy your radio for a long time, keep the radio dry. If it gets wet,
wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the radio only in normal temper­ature environments. Handle the radio gently and carefully. Do not drop
it. Keep the radio away from dust and dirt. Wipe the radio with a damp
cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

Modifying or tampering with the radio’s internal components can cause
a malfunction and might invalidate the radio’s warran ty and void your
FCC authorization to operate it. If your radio is no t performing as it
should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Channel ........................................................................................................... 1

Power Output ................................................................................. 50 mW ERP

Frequency .................................................................................. 462.5625 MH z

Battery Life:

Transmit Mode

Alkaline ............................................................................. 7 Hours (1050 mAh)

Ni-Cd ................................................................................... 2 Hours (300 mAh)

Standby Mode

Alkaline ........................................................................... 79 Hours (1050 mAh)

Ni-Cd ................................................................................. 22 Hours (300 mAh)

Operating Temperature .................................................................. –4° to 122°F

(–20° to 50°C)

Weight (with Batteries) ............................................................................. 3.5 oz

3

Dimensions (HWD) ................................................................ 3

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

/8 × 23/16 × 1 in

(84.5 × 56 × 25.7 mm)

(98 g)

Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material
and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days 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 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 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 at tributable t o 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.

RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102

We Service What We Sell

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RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102

21-1814

04A01

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