Ricoh 21-1812 User Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Cat. No. 21-1812
Two-Wa
Personal Radio
No License Required!
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14 Channels
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Quiet Code Feature
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Backlit Display
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Water and Shock
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Resistant for Sport Use
300 mW Output Power
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Call Button
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Auto Squelch
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Built-In Charge r
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INTRODUCTION
RadioShack welcomes you t o the next generation of personal communication
—
the
Family Radio Service (FRS). FRS is a new
license-free , two-way, s hort-rang e voice radio service that lets families and groups
keep in touch with each other on specific
reserved channels.
Your RadioShack Two-Way Personal Radio is a lightweight, palm-sized radio that
you can carry almost anywhere. It has 14
channels and 8 different quiet codes. If
someone else is using th e channel you selected, select another channel or use the
quiet feature (see “Using Quiet Codes” on
Page 12). You can talk with a person who
has an FRS radi o if both ra dios a re tuned to
the same
Your radio has
channel
auto-squelch
and quiet code.
, which means
you won’t hear anything on a channel unless someon e is transmitting n earby on the
same channel. You can turn off autosquelch to hear weaker, distant transmissions (see “Auto -Squelch” on Page 13).
We recommend you record your radio’s
serial number here . The number is on the
radio’s back panel.
Serial Number:
1998 Tandy Corporation.
©
RadioShack is a registered trademark
used by Tandy Corporation.
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
Your radio uses three AA batteries (not
supplied) for power. We recommend alkaline batteri es, such as Radi oShack Cat. No.
23-552. You can also use rechargeable
nickel-cadmium batteries (Cat. No. 23-125
or 23-149). Before y ou use nickel -cadmi um
batteries, you must charge them (see
“Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries” on
Page 4) .
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Be sure the radi o is off, then pull down
the latch
remove the battery compartment
cover.
at the bott om of the radio and
2. Use a pointed object such as a pen to
CHRG
set
OFF
nickel-cad mium batteries).
inside the compartment to
(for alkaline batteries) or ON (for
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Warning: Never set
CHRG
to ON if
you use non-rechargeable batteries.
Non-rechargeable batteries can get
hot or explode if you try to recharge
them.
3. Install the batteries as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and –) inside the
compartment. Then replace the cover.
Caution: Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batte ri es.
The radio’s range decreases as battery
power decreases. For the longest range,
keep fresh batteries installed in the radio.
When flashes, replace (or recharge)
the batteries.
Charging Nickel-Cadmium
Batteries
You can recharge nickel-cadmium batteries while they are in the radio. Set
, install the nickel-cadmium batteries in
ON
CHRG
to
the radio, and connect an external AC or
DC adapter to the radio’s
DC 9V
jack (se e
“Connecting an AC Adapter” on Page 6 or
“Connecting a DC Adapter” on Page 7).
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Warning: Do not connect either adapter to
the radio if non-rechargeable batteries
(such as alkaline batteries) are installed
and
is set to ON, or if yo u are unsure
CHRG
of the switch’s position. Non-rechargeable
batteries can get hot or exp lode if you tr y to
recharge them.
Before using nickel-cadmium batteries for
the first time, charge them for at least 10
hours to bring them to a full charge. Discharged batter ies take abo ut 10 to 18 hours
to fully recharge. If you use the radio while
the batteries are charging, charging takes
longer.
Notes:
• Nickel-cadmium batteries last longer
and deliver more power if you occasionally let them fully discharge by
using the radio until
flashes.
• To prevent damage to nickel-cadmium
batteries, never charge them in an
area where the temperature is above
113°F (45°C) or below 40°F (4.4°C).
Important: At the end of a rechargeable
battery’s useful life, it must be recycled or
disposed of properly. Contact your local,
county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area.
Some options that might be available are:
municipal curb-side collection, drop-off
boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.
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