Radio Shack Passive, 49-329 Owner's Manual

Passive Infrared
Sensor Alarm

with Keychain Remote

Owner’s Manual

Please read before using this equipment.

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Features ................................................................. 3

Preparation ............................................................ 5

Installing Batteries ............................................... 5

Setting the Security Code ................................... 9

Resetting the Security Code ............................. 13

Installation ........................................................... 13

Choosing a Mounting Location ......................... 14

Temporarily Placing the Sensor Alarm .............. 15

Mounting the Sensor Alarm .............................. 17

Operation ............................................................. 19

Contents

Arming and Disarming the Sensor Alarm .......... 19

Using the Chime Alarm ..................................... 22

Using the Panic Alarm ...................................... 23

Care ...................................................................... 24

Replacing the Remote Control’s Battery ........... 25

FCC Statement ................................................. 26

Specifications ...................................................... 27

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2000 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks

used by Tandy Corporation.

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Contents

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Your RadioShack Passive Infrared Sensor Alarm is a
high-quality, battery-operated security devi ce. It uses
a passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor to detect in­truders and activate a built-in alarm.

The sensor alarm’s features include:

Features

Wireless RF (Radio Frequency) Operation

vides maximum reliability with no wiring required.

Built-In PIR Sensor

(9.1 m) away and from an angle of up to 110 degrees.

Built-In Alarm Siren

detects an intruder, then automatically shuts down
and resets after about 2 minutes.

User-Programmable Security Code

your own disarm code.

Entry/Exit Delay

— detects motion up to 30 feet

— activates when the sensor

— lets you set

— gives you 30 seconds to disarm

— pro-

the sensor alarm after you enter the protected area,
and gives you 10 seconds to leave the protected area
after you arm the alarm.

Features

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Chime

— lets you select a more pleasant sounding

doorbell-type chime as the audible alarm.

Panic Alarm

press
and

PANIC

DISARM

RF Remote Control Keychain

— sounds the alarm immediately if you

on the main unit or if you press both

ARM

(at the same time) on the remote control.

— gives you simple
handheld control of your sensor alarm up to 50 feet
(15.2 m).

Battery-Operated

— works even when electrical

power is off.

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Features

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Preparation

INSTALLING BATTERIES

The main unit of your sensor alarm requires four AA
batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best perfor­mance and longest life, we recommend alkaline bat­teries (available at your local RadioShack store).

Warning:

erly. Do not burn or bury them.

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the require d size and
recommended type.

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

Important:

cadmium rechargeable batteries. At

Dispose of old batteries promptly and prop-

This alarm can use nickel-

the end of a nickel-cadmium battery’s
useful life, it must be recycled or dis­posed of properly. Contact your local,
county, or state hazardous waste

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management authorities for information on recycling
or disposal programs in your area or call 1-800-822-

8837. Some options that might be availabl e are: mu­nicipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at retailers
such as your local RadioShack store, recycling collec­tion centers, and mail-back programs.

1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws
from the battery compartment cover, then lift off
the cover.

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Preparation

2. Place the batteries in the compartment and on
top of the attached ribbon, as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.

Note:

As soon as you press the last battery in
place, the alarm sounds a loud chirp and both the
red and the green indicators light briefly.

3. Replace the cover, then reinsert and tighten the
screws.

Notes:

• The alarm is disarmed after batteries are
installed.

• Replacing the main unit’s batteries automatically
resets the security code to 1234. Any time you

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replace these batteries, be sure to apply the cur­rent security code to the remote control so the
sensor alarm will recognize the remote signals
(see “Remote Control” on Page 11).

When the main unit’s

LOW BATT

indicator flashes
about every 5 seconds, or if the sensor alarm stops
operating properly, replace the batteries.

ARM

CHIME

INSTANT

DELAY

LOW BATT
PROG

Cautions:

• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
Do not burn or bury them.

• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries
can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic
parts.

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Preparation

SETTING THE SECURITY CODE

Main Unit

You can use a four-digit security code to disarm the
alarm. The default code is 1234. Follow these steps
to set a new security code at any time.

Red Indicator

Green Indicator

ARM

CHIME

INSTANT

DELAY

PANIC

1234

6789

ARM

CODE

LEARN

LOW BATT
PROG

PROG

5

0

1. Set the slide switch to either of the

ARM

settings.

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2. If necessary, disarm the sensor alarm (the red
indicator should not be flashing) by entering the
current security code.

3. Press

PROG

. The sensor alarm beeps once and

the green PROG indicator lights.

4. Press

CODE

. The sensor alarm beeps twice and

the PROG indicator flashes slowly.

5. Enter the current four-digit security code. The
sensor alarm beeps three times and the PROG
indicator flashes quickly.

6. Enter your new four-digit security code. The
PROG indicator lights steadily and the sensor
alarm chirps to show that it store d the new secu­rity code.

7. Press

Note:

If you don’t press a button for about 30 sec-

PROG

. The PROG indicator turns off.

onds, the sensor alarm beeps, the PROG indicator
turns off automatically, and (if you have not complet­ed Step 5) the security code remains unchanged.

Try arming and disarming your sensor alarm from the
main unit to be sure the security code works (see

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Preparation

“Arming and Disarming the Sensor Alarm” on

PROG

Page 19).

Remote Control

Each time you remove and replace the batteries in
the main unit, you must program the main unit to rec­ognize the remote control’s signal s. If you change th e
security code, there is no need to reprogram the main
unit; it will still recognize the remote signals. Follow
these steps to progra m the main unit so you can use
your remote control.

1. Set the slide switch to either of the

2. Press

PROG

. The sensor alarm beeps once and

its green PROG indicator lights.

3. Press

LEARN

. The sensor alarm beeps twice and

its PROG indicator flashes slowly.

PANIC

1234

6789

ARM

CODE

LEARN

PROG

ARM

5

0

settings.

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4. Enter your four-digit security code. The sensor
alarm beeps three times and its PROG indicator
flashes quickly.

5. Press

ARM

or

DISARM

on your remote control.
The alarm’s PROG indicator lights steadily and
the sensor alarm chirps, indicating that it
received the remot e sign a l .

ARM

DISARM

PANIC

6. Press

PROG

. The sensor alarm’s PROG indicator

turns off.

Note:

If you do not press a button for about 30 sec­onds, the sensor alarm beeps, its PROG indicator
turns off automatically, and (if you have not complet­ed Step 4) the sensor alarm does not recognize the
remote signals. Start over at Step 1.

Try arming and disarming your sensor alarm from the
remote control to be sure the sensor alarm recogniz-

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Preparation

es the remote signals (see “Arming and Disarming
the Sensor Alarm” on Page 19).

RESETTING THE SECURITY CODE

If you ever forget your security code, you can easily
reset it to the default code (1234) by removing and re­installing the main unit’s batteries (see “Installing Bat­teries” on Page 5).

Remember that after removing and reinstalling batter­ies in the main unit, you must program the main unit
to recognize the remote control’s signals (see “Re­mote Control” on Page 11).

Note:

stalled.

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To help you avoid false alarms, mount your sensor
alarm’s main unit:

The alarm is disarmed after batteries are in-

Installation

• where it will not be in direct sunlight

• away from heat sources, such as space heaters,
radiators, and exposed light bulbs

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• out of strong drafts, like those caused by central
heating vents or air conditioners or air movement
around fireplaces, exterior walls and windows,
and refrigerators

• so it does not detect your pet’s movements

CHOOSING A MOUNTING LOCATION

The sensor alarm’s main unit is designed to be
mounted on a smooth, flat wall surface. Select a
mounting location where the alarm is most likely to
detect an intruder. We recommend mounting it at a

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height of about 5

/2 feet (1.7 m). At this height, the
sensor alarm detects motion up to 30 feet (9.1 m)
away and from an angle of up to 110 degrees. How­ever, there is a blind area of about 10 feet (3 m) di­rectly in front of the main unit.

SIDE VIEW

Note:

Coverage Area

(Side View)

51/2 feet

51/2 Feet

10 feet

Blind Area

(10 Feet)

"C" ZONE

"B" ZONE

"A" ZONE

Your sensor alarm’s coverage depends on how
high you mount it, the shape of the room(s), furn iture
placement in the area, and so on.

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Installation

TEMPORARILY PLACING THE
SENSOR ALARM

Before you permanently mount the sensor alarm,
temporarily place it at the selected location so you
can check the coverage area. You might need to
check several different locations to find the best one.
Place the main unit on a stepladder (for example) at
the recommended height, then move the stepladder
to various locations in the room(s) you want to pro­tect.

Checking the Coverage Area

To be sure the sensor detects motion in the areas you
want to protect, follow these steps.

1. If necessary, disarm the sensor alarm (the red
indicator should not be flashing) by entering the
current security code.

2. Confirm that the area is clear of anything that
might trigger the alarm (such as people and
pets).

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3. Set the main unit’s slide switch to
bell-type chime immediately sounds.

CHIME

. A door-

ARM

CHIME

INSTANT

DELAY

LOW BATT
PROG

4. Walk around in the protected area. When the
sensor alarm detects your motion, the chime
sounds again.

• If the sensor alarm does not chi me when you

are within the coverage area, change the main
unit’s location.

• If the sensor alarm chimes when you are out-

side the coverage area, check the area to see
what is causing the false alarm and remove
the item, or change the main unit’s location.

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Installation

MOUNTING THE SENSOR ALARM

After you determine the best location for your sensor
alarm, follow these steps to mount it on the wall.

1. If necessary, disarm the sensor alarm (the red
indicator should not be flashing) by entering the
current security code.

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2. Drill two holes 1
thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads
extend about 3/16 inch (5 mm).

/8 inches (35 mm) apart. Then

Note:

The two supplied mounting screws are
suitable for mounting the sensor alarm’s main
unit on a wooden surface. If you are mounting
the main unit on drywall, masonry, or another
type of surface, use the appropriate mounting
hardware (not supplied).

3. Turn the main unit about 30 degrees counter­clockwise, then slide the left screw head into the
horizontal groove on the back of the unit.

Curved
Groove

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Horizontal
Groove

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4. Turn the main unit clockwise (so the right screw

LOW BATT

PROG

INSTANT

DELAY

ARM

CHIME

PANIC

ARM

CODE

LEARN

PROG

1234

6789

0

5

head slides into the curved groove) until it is
secure.

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Operation

We recommend that you test the sensor alarm at
least once a month by arming and disarmi ng it as de­scribed in the following section.

ARMING AND DISARMING THE
SENSOR ALARM

Arming

To have the alarm’s siren soun d as soon as the sen­sor detects motion, set the main unit’s slide switch to

INSTANT

.

ARM

CHIME

INSTANT

DELAY

LOW BATT
PROG

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To have the alarm’s siren sound about 30 seconds af­ter the sensor detects motion, set the slide switch to

DELAY

To arm the sensor alarm, press
or on the remote control. At either the

LAY

.

ARM

on the main unit

INSTANT

or

DE-

setting, you have 10 seconds to leave the sensor
alarm’s coverage area. During this exit delay, the
main unit beeps every second and its red indicator
flashes. At the end of the 10-second delay, the main
unit beeps twice, the indicator flashes about every 5
seconds, and the sensor alarm is armed.

PROG

PANIC

1234

ARM

CODE

LEARN

PROG

5

6789

If you arm the sensor alarm in the

0

INSTANT

setting,
when the alarm detects motion in the prote cted area,
the alarm siren sounds immediately and the indicator
stays on.

If you arm the sensor alarm in the

DELAY

setting,

when the alarm detects motion in the prote cted area,

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Operation

the indicator flashes every second for about 30 sec­onds, then the alarm siren sounds and the indicator
stays on.

The alarm siren sounds for up to 2 minutes. To stop it
sooner, disarm the alarm (see “Disarming”). If you do
not disarm the alarm, the sensor alarm is still armed
and the siren will sound again the next time the se n­sor detects motion.

Disarming

To disarm the sensor alarm and stop the alarm from
sounding, enter your four-digit security code. The
main unit beeps twice when you enter the correct
code.

To temporarily silence the alarm using the remote
control, which gives you time to enter your security
code, follow these steps.

1. Press

DISARM

on the remote control.

The alarm stops sounding for about 3 0 seconds.
During this pause, the main unit beeps every
second and its red indicator flashes.

2. Enter your four-digit security code within 30 sec­onds. Otherwise, the alarm will sound again.

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Notes:

• You can temp orarily silence the alarm only once
each time you disarm it.

• If entering your security code does not disarm
the sensor alarm, try entering the default code
(1234). If that code does not disarm the alarm
either, remove the sensor alarm from the wall
and remove and reinstall the batteries. This
resets the security code to 1234.

USING THE CHIME ALARM

If you prefer to hear a chime instead of a sire n when
the sensor alarm detects motion, follow these steps.

1. If necessary, disarm the sensor alarm (the red
indicator should not be flashing) by entering the
current security code.

2. Set the slide switch on the main uni t to

CHIME

. A

doorbell-type chime immediately sounds.

3. When the sensor detects any motion, the chime
sounds again.

Note:

There is no need to arm or disarm the alarm

when using the

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CHIME

Operation

setting because the chime

sounds every time the sensor detects motion. To turn

PROG

off the chime, set the slide switch to either

DELAY

.

INSTANT

or

USING THE PANIC ALARM

If you want to startle an intruder (for example) by in­stantly sounding the alarm siren, simply press
on the main unit or press

ARM

and

DISARM

on the re­mote control at the same time. The siren alarm imme­diately sounds, even if the sensor alarm was set to

CHIME

or not armed at all. The alarm sounds for up to
2 minutes. To stop it sooner, enter your current secu­rity code.

PANIC

PANIC

1234

6789

ARM

CODE

LEARN

PROG

5

0

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To enjoy your RadioShack Passive Infrared Sensor
Alarm for a long time:

• Keep the sensor alarm and remote dry. If they do

• Use and store the sensor alarm and remote only

• Handle the sensor alarm an d remote gently and

Care

get wet, wipe them dry immediately.

in normal temperature environments.

carefully. Don’t drop them.

• Keep the sensor alarm and remote away from

dust and dirt.

• Wipe the sensor alarm and remote with a damp

cloth occasionally to keep them looking new.

Modifying or tampering with the sensor a larm’s or re­mote’s internal components can cause a malfunction
and invalidate the system’s warranty. If your sensor
alarm system is not performing as it should, take it to
your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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Care

REPLACING THE REMOTE
CONTROL’S BATTERY

Your sensor alarm’s remote control uses the supplied
12V alkaline battery for power. When the remote con­trol’s indicator lights dimly or not at all when you press

ARM

DISARM

or

, or if the remote control stops operat­ing properly (the main unit cannot receive the remote
control’s signals), replace the battery. We recom­mend you replace it with an alkaline battery (available
at your local RadioShack store).

Cautions:

Use only a fresh battery of the required

size and recommended type.
Follow these steps to replace the battery.

1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw
from the back of the remote control, then lift off
the back case.

2. Remove the old battery, then place a fresh bat­tery inside the back cover, as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.

3. Be sure the small loop on one end of the key­chain fits over the post inside the back cover,
then replace the cover. Reinsert and tighten the
screw.

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Note:

You do not need to reset the remote control or

main unit after replacing the remote’s battery.

Cautions:

• Dispose of the old battery pro mptly and p roperly.
Do not burn or bury it.

• Always remove an old or weak battery. Batteries
can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic
parts.

FCC STATEMENT

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 interfere nce that may cause undes­ired operation.

This equipment has been tested and fou nd to co mply
with the limits fo r a Class B digital device, pursua nt to
Part 15 of the

FCC Rules

. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful in­terference in a residential insta llatio n. Thi s equi pment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency e n­ergy and, if not installed and used in accorda nce with

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the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

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Care

radio communications. However, there is no guaran­tee that interference will not occur in a particular in­stallation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter­ference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver .

Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem
still exists.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
RadioShack may cause interferen ce and void the us­er’s authority to operate the equipment.

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MAIN UNIT

Power Source .................................. 4 AA Alkaline Batteries

Specifications

(Not Included)

Battery Life ....................... About 2 Months in Disarm Mode

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Operating Ambient Temperature .......................... 32–122°F

(0–50°C)

Operating Relative Humidity ......................... Less than 95%

Auto Alarm Reset Time ............................. 120 ±5 Seconds

Siren Output Sound Pressure Level:

About 108 dB at 1 Foot (34 cm)

Internal PIR Detection Area ......................... 30 Feet (9.1 m)

at a 110° Angle

Entry Delay Time ......................................... 30 ±3 Seconds

Exit Delay Time ........................................... 10 ±2 Seconds

KEYCHAIN REMOTE CONTROL

Power Source ..................... 12V Alkaline Battery (Included)

Battery Life .............................. About 1 Year of Normal Use

RF Frequency ................................................ 312 ±0.5 MHz

Remote Control Distance ................ Up to 50 Feet (15.2 m)

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

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Specifications

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 s tores and a uthori zed RadioSh ack f ranchi sees
and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack
MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PAR TICULAR 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 al low limita tions on how lo ng an im plied w ar­ranty 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 dur ing the war ranty period, t ake
the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of pur­chase date to any RadioShack store. Radi oShack will, at its op­tion, unless otherwise provid ed by law: (a) corre ct the defect by
product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the
product with one of the same or similar design; or

Specifications

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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 do es not cover : (a) damag e or failur e caused by or
attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or
abnormal usage, failure to follow inst ructions, improper in stalla­tion or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of
excess voltag e or current; (b) any rep airs other than those pro­vided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consum­ables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e)

(c) refund th e p ur chas e p ri ce . Al l re plac ed pa rts and

transportat ion, shipping or insur ance costs; or (f) costs of prod­uct removal, in stallatio n, set-up se rvice adju stment or re installa ­tion.
This warranty giv es you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other righ ts which vary from state to state.

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Fort Worth, TX 76102

We Service What We Sell

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RadioShack — A Division
of Tandy Corporation
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Cat. No.

49-329

09045520201A

05A00

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