RadioShack FRS-Marine-Radio-14CH Owners Manual
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14-Channel FRS Radio
Mobile/Marine Use
Owner’s Manual
Please read before using this equipment.
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Contents
Features ................................................................. 3
FCC Statement ................................................ 4
Mounting the Microphone Holder ..................... 6
Mounting the Radio .......................................... 7
Vehicle Mounting ...................................... 8
Boat/RV Mounting ..................................... 9
Operation .................................. ........................... 10
Listening Safely .............................................. 12
Traffic Safety ........................................... 13
Selecting a Channel ....................................... 13
FRS Frequencies .................................... 14
Using the Quiet Feature ................................. 15
Quiet Codes ............................................ 16
Care ..................................... ................................. 17
Replacing the Fuse ........................................ 17
Specifications ............................................ ... ....... 19
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Features
RadioShack welcomes you to the next generation of
personal communication — the Family Radio Service
(FRS). FRS is a new license-free, two-way, shortrange voice radio service that lets families and groups
keep in touch with each other on specific reserved
channels. Your 14-Channel FRS Radio is sealed inside the antenna’s water-resistant, magnetic-mount
base for maximum range. All controls are located on
the microphone for added convenience. Because of
its convenient, compact size, you can mount it in a
vehicle for mobile use, or on a boat for marine use.
Efficient External Antenna
range for car-to-car use providing ranges up to 3
miles.
500 mW
lowed for a mobile FRS, with 14 channels and 38 quiet codes.
Temperature Stabilized —
in extreme temperatures (–4 °F to 122 °F or –20 °C to
50 °C).
— provides the maximum transmit power al-
— significantly improves
operates normally even
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Handheld Microphone
— lets you control all radio
functions and includes a backlit display.
Headset Jack
— allows use of an external headset
for hands-free operation.
Versatile Antenna Mount
— lets you attach the antenna base to a non-metallic surface for marine or
camper use.
PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) Controlled Circuitry
—
provides accurate and stable channel selection.
Quiet Codes (Continuous Tone Control Squelch
System)
— reduces interference from other systems
in the area that are operating on the same frequency.
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B
digital device as specified in Part 15 of
These limits provide reasonable 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
determine whether your radio is causing the interference, turn it off. If the interference goes away, your
FCC Rules
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radio is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference
by:
• reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna
• increasing the distance between the equipment
and the radio or TV
• moving your radio away from the receiver
• contacting your local RadioShack store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using the radio.
Important:
Do not open your radio to make any internal adjustments. Your radio is set up to transmit a
regulated signal on one of fourteen assigned frequencies. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings
inside. Adjustments or alterations to the radio must be
made by a qualified technician using the proper test
equipment.
• Never open your radio’s case.
• Never change or replace any radio components.
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MOUNTING THE MICROPHONE
HOLDER
Caution:
Do not mount the radio’s microphone holder
where it could damage or interfere with the operation
of any passive restraint safety device (an airbag or
seat belt).
1. Using the holder as a template, mark the positions for the screw holes.
2. At each marked position, drill a hole slightly
smaller than the mounting screws.
Caution:
Be careful not to drill into anything
behind the mounting surface.
3. Mount the holder using the supplied machine
screws, spring washers, plain washers, and nuts.
Microphone
Holder
Washers
Screws
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