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Cat. No. 21-1825
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
2-Way Personal Radio
••••
Compact Design
••••
14 Channel Selection
••••
Clear Communication
Up to 2 Miles
••••
Automatic Squelch
••••
Convenient Headset Jacks
••••
20-Hour Nominal Battery Life
••••
Recharges Batteries
with Optional Charger
••••
Paging Feature
••••
Auto Power Off
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INTRODUCTION
RadioShack welcomes you to the
next generation of personal
communication — the Family Radio
Service (FRS). FRS is a new
license-free, two-way, short-range
voice radio service that lets families
and groups keep in touch with each
other on specific reserved
channels.
Your RadioShack Two-Way Family
Radio is a lightweight, palm-sized
radio that you can carry almost anywhere and use to talk with another
person who has an FRS ra dio s et to
the same frequency as yo ur radio.
Your radio has 14 channels and 38
different quiet codes. If someone
else is using the channel you selected and you do not want to hear
that person, select another channel
or use the quiet feature (see “Quiet
© 1999 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and Adaptaplug are registered
trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
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Codes” on Pa ge 14). You ca n talk
with a person who has an FRS radio if both radios are tuned to the
same channel and quiet code.
Also, if the radio is idle for 2 hours,
it automatically shuts off. It turns on
again when you press
TALK
(see “Using Auto Power-O ff”
PUSH TO
on Page 18.)
You can connect an option al spe ak-
er/microphone and earphone (neither supplied) to the radio. You can
use the provided leather case as a
protecti ve cover for the radio or use
to clip on your belt and carry the radio where ever you go.
Caution:
When removing the radio
from the leather case, push it from
the bottom. Do no t pull the radio ou t
by the antenna.
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CONTENTS
Preparation ................................ 5
Installing Batteries ............. ...... 5
Recharging
Ni-Cd or Ni-MH Batteries ........ 7
Operation ................................. 11
A Quick Look at the Radio .... 11
Selecting a Channel .............. 13
Quiet Codes .......................... 14
FRS Frequencies .............. 16
Quiet Codes ...................... 16
Using Auto Power-Off ........... 18
Resetting the Radio .............. 18
Using Key Lock ..................... 19
Care .......................................... 20
FCC Information .................... 21
Specifications ......................... 23
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING
BATTERIES
Your radio requires three AAA batteries for power. For the best performance and longest life, we
recommend RadioShack batteries.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the
• Do not mix old and new batter-
1. Rotate
required size and recommended type.
ies, different types of batteries
(standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of dif ferent capacitie s.
VOLUME/OFF
terclockwise to turn off the radio, then slide the battery
compartment cover off in the
direction of the arrow.
fully coun-
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2. Slide
CHARGE ON/OFF
inside
the battery compartment to
OFF
(for alkaline batteries) or
ON
(for Ni-Cd or Ni-MH re-
chargeable batteries).
3. Install three AAA batteries according to the polarity symbols
(+ and –) marked inside.
4. Slide the battery cover back
on.
When the batteries weaken, two
beeps sound and the radio will not
transmit or receive and appears.
When this happens, replace the
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batteries. To ensure maximum
range, keep fresh batteries in the
radio.
Warning:
promptly and properly. Do not burn
or bury them.
Caution:
the radio for a month or longer, remove the batteries. Batteries can
leak chemicals that can destroy
electronic parts.
Dispose of old batteries
If you do not plan to use
RECHARGING
NI-CD OR NI-MH
BATTERIES
Warning:
alkaline batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them.
Do not attempt to charge
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If you use rechargeable Ni-Cd or
Ni-MH batteries, you can recharge
them in the radio using an optional
AC or DC adapter (both available
from your local RadioShack store).
The radio’s
charging Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries.
Connecting an adapter will not
power the radio.
You can recharge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH
batteries inside the radio using a
6V, 60 mA AC or DC adapter and a
size H Adaptaplug
plied). Both adapters and Adaptaplugs are available at your local
RadioShack store.
Cautions:
6V DC and delivers at least 60
mA. Its center tip must be set
to positive and its plug must fit
8
CHRG
jack is only for
®
You must use a
Class 2 power
!
source that supplies
(neither sup-
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the radio's
CHRG
jack. Using
an adapter that does not meet
these specifications could
damage the radio or the adapter.
• Always connect the adapter to
the radio bef ore you con nect it
to an external power source
(such as an AC outlet or a vehicle cigarette-lighter socket).
When you finish, disconnect
the adapter from power source
before you disconnect it from
the radio.
To connect an adapter to the radio,
follow these steps.
1. Rotate
VOLUME/OFF
fully counterclockwise to turn off the radio, then slide the battery
compartment cover off in the
direction of the arrow.
CHARGE ON/OFF
2. Set
to ON.
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3. Attach the Adaptaplug to the
adapter so TIP reads positive
(+).
4. Connect the charger’s barrel
plug to the radio’s
CHRG
jack
and plug its other end into a
standard AC outlet or a vehicle
cigarette-lighter socket.
5. Complete chargin g take s abou t
15 hours. When charging is
complete, unplug the AC
adapter from the AC outlet,
then disconnect it from the
CHRG
jack.
Note:
Ni-MH batteries take
longer to charge than Ni-Cd
batteries.
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OPERATION
A QUICK LOOK AT
THE RADIO
Antenna
PUSH
TO TALK
MON
SHIFT
Display
QUIET
Rotate
Channel Selection Keys
VOLUME/OFF
VOLUME/OFF
SPK Jack
MIC Jack
CHRG
Jack
CALL
to turn the radio on and off and adjust the volume.
CALL
Hold down
to send a page to
other FRS radios set to the same
channel (and quiet code, if you selected one).
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Important:
The FCC does not allow you to send a continuous tone
for more than 10 seconds at a time
on FRS frequencies. Do not hold
CALL
down
for more than 10 sec-
onds.
QUIET
Set
to the desired code to
provide greater communication
flexibility. See “Quiet Codes” on
Page 14.
Press 8 to scan up through the
channels, or
9
to scan down
through the channels.
Hold down
speak into
PUSH TO TALK
MIC
to transmit. When
and
you finish your transmission, re-
PUSH TO TALK
lease
BUSY
.
ap-
pears when a call is bei ng rec eiv ed .
Hold down
MON
(monitor) (
SHIFT
to hear everything on a channel,
even weak transmissions. Release
MON
to turn auto-squelch back on.
)
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You can connect an opt ional mic rophone or speaker with a
mini plug and a
MIC/SPK
a
jacks (or an earphone with
1
/8-inch plug to the
1
/8-inch plug to the
SPK
3
/32-inch
jack).
SELECTING A
CHANNEL
To manually select a channel,
press 8 or 9. The selected
channel number appears.
To scan through the channels,
8
down
onds.
or 9 for about 2 sec-
SCAN
appears. The radio
automatically scans through the
channels and stop s f or about 5 seconds on each active channel. Press
any key except
QUIET
to select the
desired channel, or press
resume the original channel setting.
hold
QUIET
to
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The radio continues to scan
through channels if you do not
press any buttons.
QUIET CODES
Quiet codes let you talk and listen
to people who are using other radios set to the same channel and quiet code. This is like having a subchannel within a channel, giving
you greater communication flexibility. When you set a quiet code
(there are 38 to choose from) and
turn on this feature, you can communicate with anyone who has a
radio set to the same channel and
code.
QUIET
1. Hold down
appears and the quiet code
flashes.
14
until
QUIET
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2. Repeatedly press (or hold
8
down)
the code number you want to
use. (See the “Quiet Codes”
chart on Page 16 for a complete list of quiet codes.)
3. Press
4. To turn on the quiet co de feature, press
pears. To turn off the feature,
press
appears.
Note:
We recommend that you select a quiet code in the range 7–30.
If you select a code below or above
that range, you must wait 1 to 2
seconds after holding down
TO TALK
or 9 until you see
QUIET
to store the code.
QUIET
QUIET
.
QUIET
before you start talking.
until
QUIET
dis-
PUSH
ap-
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FRS Frequencies
Channel
1 462.5625
2 462.5875
3 462.6125
4 462.6375
5 462.6625
6 462.6875
7 462.7125
8 467.5625
9 467.5875
10 467.6125
11 467.6375
12 467.6625
13 467.6875
14 467.7125
Frequency
(MHz)
Quiet Codes
Code Frequency (Hz)
167.0
271.9
374.4
477.0
579.7
682.5
785.4
888.5
991.5
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Code Frequency (Hz)
10 94.8
11 97.4
12 100.0
13 103.5
14 107.2
15 110.9
16 114.8
17 118.8
18 123.0
19 127.3
20 131.8
21 136.5
22 141.3
23 146.2
24 151.4
25 156.7
26 162.2
27 167.9
28 173.8
29 179.9
30 186.2
31 192.8
32 203.5
33 210.7
34 218.1
35 225.7
36 233.6
37 241.8
38 250.3
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USING AUTO
POWER-OFF
You can set the radio to automatically turn off if it is idle for about 2
hours.
To turn this feature on or off, hold
9
down
On
while turning on the ra dio .
or OF briefly appears.
When this feature is turned on,
appears steadily on the display. To
OF
clear
the radio again, press any button.
from the display and us e
OF
RESETTING THE
RADIO
If the radio stops operating properly, hold down
the radio to reset the radio.
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CALL
while turning on
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Note:
Strong interference from a
nearby radio source might temporarily prev ent your radio from wor k-
UL
ing properly. If
appears, move away from the radio
source and turn your radio off and
on again. If the interference continues, take your radio to your local
RadioShack store for servicing.
(unlock)
USING KEY LOCK
You can lock the
9
keys. To lock or unlock these
keys at any time, hold down
MON)
(
and press
when the keys are locked.
QUIET
CALL
. appears
, 8, and
SHIFT
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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. Don’t 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 invalidate
its warranty. If your radio is not performing as it should, take it to your
local RadioShack store for assistance.
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FCC INFORMATION
Important:
to make any internal adjustments.
Your radio is set up to transmit a
regulated signal on one of 14 assigned frequencies. It is against the
law to alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations. Any adjustments 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 any-
Your radio might cause TV or radio
interfere nce even wh en it is o per ating properly. To determine whether
your radio is causing the interfer-
Do not open your radio
thing in your radio except the
batteries.
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ence, 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
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you
stop using the radio.
This device complies with Part 15
FCC Rules
of the
. 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.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range:
462.5625–467.7125 MHz
Channels ................................... 14
Quiet Codes ...... Standard CTCSS
Tones
RF Output Power: 300 mW ERP @
4.5VDC
Power Supply ........ 3 AAA Alkaline
Sensitivity at 12dB Sinad .... 0.5µV
Adjacent Channel Rejection: 45dB
Audio Distortion ....................... 7%
Dimensions (Incl. antenna) (HWD):
31/3 × 21/16 × 13/16 in
(85 × 52 × 20 mm)
Weight (w/o batteries) ......... 2.6 oz
(73.7 g)
Accessory ............. Leather Pouch
Specifications are typical; individual
units might vary. Specifications are
subject to chan ge an d improvement
without notice.
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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 com pany-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees an d 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 LIABILI TY, 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 the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion 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 t he 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 attributable to 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
04/99
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