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Owner’s Manual
Cat. No. 21-1826/28/29
Personal
Two-Way
Radio
Clear Communications
•
Up to a Mile
2 Channel Selection
•
Paging Feature
•
Automatic Squelch
•
Power Indicator
•
Retractable Antenna
•
Modulation Limiter
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License-Free
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INTRODUCTION
RadioShack welcomes you to the
next generation of personal communication — the Family Radio Service (FRS). FRS is a new licensefree, two-way, short-range voice radio service that lets families and
groups keep in touch with each other on specific reserved channels.
Your RadioShack Personal TwoWay Radio is a lightweight, palmsized radio that you can carry almost anywhere and use to talk with
another person who has an FRS radio set to the same frequency as
your radio (462.5625 MHz, FRS
Channel 1, or 467.5625 MHz, FRS
Channel 8).
Your radio has
auto-squelch
, which
means you will not hear anything on
a channel unless someone is transmitting nearby on the same channel. You can use the
MON
(monitor)
key to temporarily turn off autosquelch and hear weaker, distant
transmissions.
The built-in modulation limiter circuit
automatically adjusts the radio for a
wide variety of voice levels to ensure a clear transmission.
© 1999 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark
used by Tandy Corporation.
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING
BATTERIES
Your radio requires four AAA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the
best performance and longest life,
we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. You can also use RadioShack rechargeable batteries
and recharge them using an optional charger.
Cautions:
1. Rotate the dial above POWER
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries
(standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.
fully clockwise until the radio
clicks to turn it off.
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2. To remove the battery compartment cover, press the
raised dots on the cover and
slide it down.
3. Install the batteries, according
to the polarity symbols (+ and
–) inside.
4. Replace the cover, then reinsert the belt clip (if desired).
The radio’s range decreases as battery power decreases. To ensure
maximum range, keep fresh batteries in the radio.
When the batteries weaken, a tone
sounds for about 5 seconds, the radio will not transmit or receive, and
an error tone sounds whenever you
press
PTT, MON
, or
CALL
. Replace
the batteries.
Warning:
Dispose of old batteries
promptly and properly. Do not burn
or bury them.
Caution:
If you do not plan to use
the radio for a week, remove the
batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic
parts.
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SELECTING A
CHANNEL
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
To set the radio to transmit on
2.
Channel 1
object (such as a straightened
paper clip) to slide the switch
inside the battery compartment to
To set the radio to transmit on
Channel 8
object (such as a straightened
paper clip) to slide the switch
inside the battery compartment to
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
, use a pointed
CH 1
.
, use a pointed
CH 8
.
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OPERATION
Antenna
PTT
MON
On/Off/Volume
radio on and off and adjust the volume. Warbling tones sound when
you turn the radio on.
Antenna
and transmitting.
CALL
— hold down to page another radio tuned to the same frequency. The radio rings. Hold down
for about 6 seconds. The ring stops.
POWER
on.
MON
(monitor) — press to hear everything happening on a channel,
including weak transmissions. Release to turn auto-squelch back on.
PTT
(push to talk) — press to transmit. Speak into the microphone,
then release at the end of your message.
MIC
— microphone
— rotate to turn the
— extend when receiving
— lights when the radio is
On/Off/
Volume
Control
MIC
CALL
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ATTACHING THE
BELT CLIP
Slide the belt clip onto the tab at the
back of the radio until it clicks. Then
slide the clip over your belt. To remove the clip, pull up on the middle
tab of the clip and slide the clip
down.
Attach
Optional
Safety Chain
ATTACHING AN
OPTIONAL SAFETY
CHAIN
To use an optional safety chain
(available at your local RadioShack
store), clip the chain to the bar behind the On/Off/Volume control.
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CARE
To enjoy your Personal Two-Way
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 might invalidate the radio’s warranty and
void your FCC authorization to use
it. If your radio is not performing as
it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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FCC NOTICE
Important:
to make any internal adjustments.
Your radio is set 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 made 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
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 radio is causing it.
Try to eliminate the interference by:
• moving your radio away from
• calling your local RadioShack
Do not open your radio
thing in your radio except the
batteries.
the receiver
store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you
stop using the radio.
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Using your radio as described in this
manual exposes you to RF energy
well below the FCC’s recommended
limits. 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 interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Channel ....................... 2×: 1 and 8
Power Output ...................100 mW
Frequency ............. 462.5625 MHz
Battery Life:
Alkaline ....................... 22 Hours
Ni-Cd ............................ 7 Hours
Operating
Temperature .......... 17.6° to 122°F
Weight (with Batteries) ........ 5.4 oz
Dimensions (without Belt Clip):
Specifications are typical; individual
units might vary. Specifications are
subject to change and improvement
without notice.
or 467.5625 MHz
(1050 mAh)
(300 mAh)
(–8° to 50°C)
(152 g)
1
/2 × 41/3 × 17/16 in
2
(63 × 110 × 37 mm)
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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 companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and 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 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 allow the limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts or the exclus ion 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 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 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 inst allati on or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of
excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other
than those provided by a RadioShack Auth orized
Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or
batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation,
shipping or insurance costs; or (f) c osts of produc t
removal, installation, set-up service adjus tment or
reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary fro m
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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