Radio Shack FRS-108 User Manual
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Automatic Power Save
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No License Required!
FRS-108
Cat. No. 21-1808
Owner’s Manual
1A7 Printed in Jap an
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
A Division of Tandy Corporation
RadioShack
change and improvement without notice.
might vary. Specifications are subject to
Specifications are typical; individual units
7 462.7125 14 467.7125
6 462.6875 13 467.6875
5 462.6625 12 467.6625
4 462.6375 11 467.6375
3 462.6125 10 467.6125
2 462.5875 9 467.5875
1 462.5625 8 467.5625
(MHz)
Frequency
@ 300 mAh
Channel
(at stand-by)
(MHz)
Frequency
Channel
Frequencies:
Battery Power (Alkaline) ............... 4.5 VDC
Battery Life (Alkaline) ................ 120 Hours
Output Power ....................... 300 mW ERP
Channel s ................................................ 14
SPECIFICATIONS
WELCOME TO FRS PUTTING BATTERIES IN YOUR RADIO
RadioShack welcomes you to the next
generation of personal communica-
—
tions
the Family Radio Service
(FRS). FRS is a new two-way, shortrange, voice radio service that lets families and groups keep in touch on specific reserved channels. And, you don’t
need a license to use an FRS radio.
Your RadioShack FRS-108 is a lightweight, palm-sized 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 communications.
You can talk with another person who
has an FRS radio if both radios are
tuned to the same
channel
channel is a specific
. Each
frequency
. If
someone else is using the channel you
selected and you do not want to hear
that person, you can select another
channel. Your radio has 14 channels.
1996 Tandy Corporation.
©
RadioShack is a trademark used by Tan dy Corporatio n.
All Rights Reserved.
Your radio uses three AA batteries (not
supplied) for power. We recommend
alkaline batteries, such as Cat. No. 23-
552.
Caution:
Do not mix old and new bat-
teries or different types of batteries.
Note:
Rechargeable batteries do not
provide as much batter y life as a lkali ne
batteries. We do not recommend using
rechargeable batteries in this radio.
Be sure the radio is off, then press
down the tab on the battery compartment cover and lift the cov er. Install the
batteries as shown, then replace the
cover.
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USING YOUR RADIO
For maximum range, flip up the
before you press
PTT
to talk.
antenna
You can operate the radi o wit hout
flipping up th e antenna, but its range
is best with the antenna up.
To talk
, hold down
(push to talk) ,
PTT
wait about 1 second, then speak into
the microphone. TX/RX above the display lights red. When you finish speaking, release
T o select a channel,
and release
PTT
.
quickly press
or .
To search the chan nels for transmissions,
hold down
for about 1 second.
or
The radio stops if it finds a transmission,
and the channel number fl ashes. When
the transmissi on stops, the radio begins
sear chin g a gain.
To break off a transmission and continue
searching , press
again. To stop
or
searching and listen to a channel, press
or
MONITOR
PTT
.
To control the volume
To turn the
radio on and
off
, hold this
TX/RX (transmit/receive) lights red when you
talk. It l ight s g reen when you recei ve and when
you hold down
MONITOR
.
down for about
1 second.
Display
To check the battery’s capacity, look at the display. The battery indicator changes from
(mpty) as battery power is used.
to
E
F
(ull)
The automatic power save f eatur e aut omatic ally
extends battery life by reducing the power the
radio uses unti l it receives a signal or you press
a key. Because the receiving radio might be in
power save mode, wait about 1 second after
PTT
pressing
to give the other radio time to
come to full power before speaking into the microphone.
You normally don’t hear anything on a channel
unless someone is trans m it ting nearby on the
same channel (this i s called
auto-squelc h
). To
hear everythi ng happening on a channel, including weak transmissions, hold down
TX/RX lights green. Release
MONITOR
MONITOR
.
to turn
auto-squelch back on.
To light the display, quickly press
You can lock
and so you can’t change the
LIGHT/LOCK
.
channel until you unlock them. To lock and
unlock
and , hold down
LIGHT/LOCK
for
about 1 second. appears on the display
when
and are locked.
FCC INFORMATION
Important:
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
to you r radio mus t be made by a qualified
techni cian us ing the p roper test eq uipme nt.
To be safe and sure:
• Never open your radio’s case.
• Never change or replace anything in
your radio except the batteries.
This equipment complies with the limits for a
Class B digital device as specified in Part 15
Do not open your radio to
Speaker
of
FCC Rules
able protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your
equipm e nt migh t ca us e TV o r radio interfer ence even when it is operating properly. To
eliminate interference, you can try one or
more of the following corre ctive meas ures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna
• Increase the distance between the
transceiver and the radio or TV
Consult your loc al RadioS hack store if the
problem still exists.
. These limits provide reason-
Microphone
RADIO CARE
To enjoy your radio for a long time:
• Handle it gently.
• Keep i t away fr om du st, mois ture, and
temperature extremes.
• Clean it with a damp cloth. Do not use
harsh chemicals.
Modifying or ta mpering with the radi o’s internal co mpon ents can c au se a m alfun ctio n
and might invalidate the radio’s warranty
and void your FCC authorization to operate
it. If your radio is n ot performing as it should,
take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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