Owners Manual Model FR-1420A Two Way Family Radio 14 CHANNEL FRS CALL F Customer Service 1-800-290-6650
FEATURES Your FR-1420A 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 for many different applications. The FR-1420A is ideal for 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 12 11 6 1 7 8 2 14 CHANNEL FRS CALL F 9 3 10 4 5 -4-
1. Push-to-Talk Button (PTT): Press to transmit. Release to receive. 2. Monitor Button (M): Press and hold to bypass the squelch and listen to channel activity. 3. Up Button ( ): Press this button to increase the volume or channel setting. 4. Function Select Button (F): Press this button to select or scroll through all unit functions. 5. Built-In Speaker 6. LCD Display: Displays the current FRS channel number as well as other functions. 7.
LCD DISPLAY AND OPERATION 1 2 4 3 5 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan the channels in the up or down direction to search for a valid signal. 2. Dual Watch Indicator: Icon appears when dual watch mode is active. Icon disappears when the function is disabled. 3. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands-free conversation. The icon appears when the VOX mode is activated. 4.
5. Beep Key Tone Indicator: This icon appears when the beep key tone is on, and disappears when tone is not in use. 6. Receive/Transmit (RX/TX) Indicator: During receive, the left lightning symbol of this icon appears, together with the BUSY indication. During transmission, the right lightning symbol of this icon appears. 7. Busy Indicator: During signal reception or while in the monitor mode, this indication appears on the display, together with the RX lightning indication. 8.
BATTERY INSTALLATION CLIP IN RETRACTED POSITION CLIP BATTERY COVER BATTERY POSITION WITH COVER REMOVED COVER LATCH Your FR-1420A 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 with the optional battery charger. 1.Lift and rotate belt clip 90 degrees in either direction to access battery cover. 2.
BATTERY SAVER MODE Your FR-1420A has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of its batteries. After 5 seconds of inactivity, the FR-1420A will switch to battery saver mode. While in battery saver mode, the battery saver mode indicator ( ) is present on the display, and the transceiver will remain ready to receive any incoming transmissions while the battery saver mode is active. Pressing any of the buttons will exit the battery saver mode and illuminate the display.
Call Button (8) When the call button is pressed, the FR-1420A will transmit a 3-second ringing sound to other transceiver’s tuned to the same channel. This feature can be used to signal other parties that voice communication is desired. The call icon ) appears on the LED display while the call tone sounds. ( Low Battery Alert When the battery level becomes low, the battery icon ( recharge or replace the batteries with new ones. ) flashes.
FUNCTIONS and then channel scanning will resume. The unit will scan channels 1–14 for activity and scanning will continue until the monitor, or Function button is pressed. If scanning is interrupted by using the PTT button, scanning will resume approximately 6 seconds after the respective button is released. Dual Watch Mode This feature allows monitoring of two channels simultaneously. Press the Function (F) button three times until the Dual Watch icon (DW) flashes on the display.
VOX Delay The VOX delay, like the VOX sensitivity, is preset at the factory. Roger Beep Tone The unit will also transmit a beep tone sequence after each transmission to signal the receiving party that transmission has ended. This tone is called a “Roger Beep”. Press the Function (F) button five times until the ( RGB ) icon flashes and oN or oF appears. Then press Up ( ) or Down ( ) button to set the function on. The ( RGB ) icon will remain displayed.
To enable Key Lock, press the Function (F) button for more than 2 seconds until ) appears. To disable the Key Lock function, press the Key Lock icon ( function button for more than 2 seconds until Key Lock icon disappears. To Transmit 1. Set the desired primary channel. 2. Press and hold the PTT (Push-to-Talk) button while speaking slowly and clearly in a normal voice, approximately 2 to 3 inches from the microphone. 3. The transmit lightning indicator ( ) will appear while transmitting. 4.
WARNING n 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. n Avoid exposing the unit to water or extremes of temperature. n 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: Battery Life Alkaline: Power Source: Receiver 1.Sensitivity 2.Max. audio output @ 10% THD 3.Max. S/N ratio @ 1mV RF input 4.Squelch Sensitivity Threshold 7.Adjacent Channel Selectivity Transmitter 1.Maximum Effective Radiated Power 2.Audio Distortion 7.Hum and Noise 14 30 - 36 Hours 6.0 Vdc 120dBm Min. 110 mV 40 dB Min. -120 dBm Min. 50 dB MIn. 500 mW 3% 35 dB Min. * These specifications are subject to change without notice.
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.
