Owner’s Manual Model FRS-WP1 Two Way Family Radio with Headset and Boom Microphone CALL VOX HI LOW OFF PUSH TO TALK VOL Customer Service 1-800-290-6650
FEATURES Your FRS-WP1 Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you can carry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give you reliable communications and FM radio listening enjoyment. It is intended for use with the supplied headset assembly with PTT switch. When used in this manner, the FRS-WP1 is ideal for hands-free use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall.
PERFORMANCE Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with other transceivers in a flat open area with no trees or buildings obstructing its signal. Range may be up to two miles under such conditions. Obstacles such as buildings, trees or mountains will tend to reduce the transceiver’s effective range.
FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS TO HEADSET 5 2 REF 6 SPK MIC 4 PUSH TO TALK 3 REF 7 3 6 REF 15 2 8 14 9 CALL 13 VOL VOX HI LOW OFF 1 12 10 11 1. Battery Compartment Cover: Four (4) AAA batteries accessible when cover is removed. 2. Carry Clip Stud: Attaches to carry clip. 3. Headset PTT Switch: With unit VOX switch set to OFF, press to transmit; release to receive.
4. Lapel/Clothes Clip: Attaches headset PTT switch to convenient area. 5. Headset Microphone/Speaker Plug: Connects headset assembly to SPK/MIC jack on radio. 6. Headset SPK/MIC (CHG) Jack: For use with the supplied Audiovox headset assembly; accepts headset connector plug (5). Also accepts wall charger (sold separately) DC input for battery charging. 7. Antenna 8. LCD Display: Displays the current FRS channel number as well as various control function indications. 9.
POWERING THE TRANSCEIVER Your FRS-WP1 radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries. Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than rechargeable batteries and will ensure optimum performance for the FRS-WP1. Batteries There are three methods of powering the FRS-WP1: 1.Alkaline Batteries. WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries. 2.Audiovox Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries - (Rechargeable NiMH batteries (P/N FRSRBAT) and Charging Adapter (Model No.
BATTERY INSTALLATION EMBOSSED ARROW CARRY CLIP MOUNTING STUD + CARRY CLIP + BATTERY COVER + SPRING LATCH + Your FRS-WP1 requires four “AAA” cells. Alkaline batteries will provide the best performance from your transceiver. CAUTION: Incorrect battery installation can damage the unit. Never attempt to charge alkaline batteries. 1.Press down on the spring latch securing the clip to radio and slide the clip downward and away from the mounting stud. 2.
The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the FRS-WP1: 1. Do not mix old and new batteries. 2. The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time. 3. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries. 4. If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Old or leaking batteries can cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty.
USING YOUR FRS-WP1 Turning the Transceiver On and Off ( ) Pressing the Power button (10) for 2 seconds will activate the unit and the self-test display momentarily appears followed by the frequency standby display. The headphones will sound a short melody to confirm the transceiver’s activation and the LCD backlight will come on for about 2 seconds. To turn the unit off, simply press and hold the power button for 2 seconds then release it; a short tone will be heard as the unit powers off.
FUNCTIONS Channel Selection Momentarily press the CH button so the two-digit channel display flashes. Press the VOL Up ( ) or Down ( ) button to select the desired channel (01–14). VOX Function This feature enables you to have hands-free conversation. To enter the VOX mode: 1.With the headset plugged into the SPK/MIC jack on the radio, from the FRS standby mode, position the VOX switch to the HI or LOW position from the OFF position. 2.
Using the Monitor (MON) Button To listen to channel activity with the squelch bypassed: 1. With the radio in the FRS standby mode, momentarily press the MON button; the radio will enter the monitor receive mode as indicated by the background noise. 2. To exit the monitor mode, momentarily press the MON button again; the radio will return to the FRS standby mode. FM Radio Selection To access the FM mode: 1.
Button Confirmation Tone Whenever the VOL/Channel Up/Down or MON/FM buttons are pressed, the speaker will sound a beep tone to confirm each press. In addition, when the Channel (CH) button is pressed, a confirming tone melody sounds. To Transmit: 1. Set the desired primary channel. 2. Press and hold the headset Push-to-Talk (PTT) button while speaking slowly and clearly in a normal voice into the headset microphone. 3. The LCD backlight will come on while transmitting. 4.
WARNING ! Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods. This will eliminate the possibility of battery acid leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver. ! Avoid exposing the unit to water or extremes of temperature. ! Do not use this device in or near a mining facility, which uses remotely triggered explosives or in areas labeled “Blasting Area”. Premature or accidental detonation may result.
SPECIFICATIONS* Channels: 14 Battery Life: Alkaline Power Source (5%: Rx, 5%:Tx, 90% Standby) 30 - 36 Hours 6.0 Vdc Receiver: 1. Sensitivity 2. Max. audio output @ 10% THD 3. Max. S/N ratio @ 1mV RF input 4. Squelch Sensitivity Threshold 5. Adjacent Channel Selectivity -120dBm Min. 110 mV 40 dB Min. -120 dBm Min. 50 dB MIn. Transmitter: 1. Maximum Effective Radiated Power 2. Audio Distortion 3. Hum and Noise 500 mW 3% 35 dB Min. * These specifications are subject to change without notice.
Channel Frequencies: Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MHz 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 Channel 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 MHz 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 FM Radio Frequencies: Frequency Band: 87.
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Family Radio Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
