9-902.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM Cat. No. 19-902 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
19-902.fm Page 2 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. ! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.
19-902.fm Page 3 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack PRS-102 10-Channel Personal Radio Service Transceiver is a portable, two-way GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) transceiver that you can carry almost anywhere. The transceiver is compact and light, making it an ideal choice for your personal needs. Your transceiver has the following features: Ten Frequencies — you can set the transceiver to operate on any of these frequencies: Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Frequency 462.
19-902.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM Rugged Design — built to stand up to daily use in a wide range of environments. Battery Low and Transmit Indicator — shows the battery pack’s condition and lights when you transmit. Supplied Battery Charger — conveniently recharges your transceiver’s supplied battery pack up to several hundred times for reduced operating costs.
19-902.fm Page 5 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM CONTENTS FCC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 FCC License Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 FCC Rules Part 95, Subpart A . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing and Removing the Battery Pack . . Installing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the Battery Power . . . . . . . .
19-902.fm Page 6 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM FCC REGULATIONS FCC LICENSE REQUIRED Before you operate the transceiver, you must obtain your license. It is illegal to transmit without the appropriate license, which you can get by submitting a completed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Form 574.
19-902.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM FCC RULES PART 95, SUBPART A You must be familiar with Part 95, Subpart A of FCC Rules and Regulations before you operate your transceiver. The operation instructions in this manual conform to Part 95, but do not cover all items in Part 95. In part, Part 95, Subpart A, states that: • You must be 18 years of age, or older, and not a representative of a foreign government to get a license. • Businesses or associations cannot qualify for a GMRS license.
19-902.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM • You must not transmit program material of any kind used in connection with commercial broadcasting. • You must not provide a service that is normally handled by telephone or telegraph unless such broadcasts involve the safety of life or property or in emergencies such as an earthquake, hurricane, flood, or a similar disaster where normal communication channels are disrupted.
19-902.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM Your transceiver might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your transceiver is causing the interference, turn off your transceiver. If the interference goes away, your transceiver is causing it.
19-902.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM PREPARATION Before you use the transceiver, you must be properly licensed by the FCC. If you already have a GMRS license, you can immediately use the transceiver. INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK Caution: Do not remove the plastic wrap from the battery pack. Doing so can permanently damage the battery. 1. Be sure the transceiver is turned off. 2. Unlock the battery compartment cover latch on each side. (The orange tabs should be visible.
19-902.fm Page 11 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM 3. With the battery label facing up, align the battery pack and radio’s battery contacts. Apply slight pressure to the bottom of the battery pack and press it into the compartment, as shown. 4. Slide the battery cover back into place and lock it with the latches. To remove the battery pack, unlock the compartment and remove the cover. Then turn the transceiver face down and gently tap the battery pack into your palm.
19-902.fm Page 12 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK You must charge the battery pack with the supplied battery charger or with an optional charger (see “Optional Accessories” on Page 24) before you use the tranciever for the first time and whenever the battery becomes low. Follow these steps to charge the battery pack using the supplied charger. 1. If the transceiver is on, turn VOL•OFF counterclockwise to turn it off. 2. Lift the protective cover away from the accessory jacks. 3.
19-902.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM Cautions: • Do not operate the transceiver while you charge the battery pack. Using the battery charger mutes the transceiver’s speaker. • To ensure a full charge, do not charge the battery pack in an area where the temperature is above 95°F. To prevent permanent battery power loss, do not charge the battery at temperatures below 43°F. • Use only the supplied or recommended chargers to recharge the transceiver’s battery pack.
19-902.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM Checking the Battery Power 1. Rotate VOL•OFF clockwise to turn on the transceiver. 6 0 1 7891 2. Press the push-to-talk button on the left side of the transceiver. If the indicator next to the antenna lights red, there is sufficient battery power for transmission. If the indicator does not light, you need to recharge the battery pack.
19-902.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE BELT CLIP To attach the belt clip, align it with the rails on the back of the transceiver and slide the clip down until it snaps into place. To remove the belt clip, lift the release tab away from the radio. While holding the tab, slide the belt clip up off the mounting rails.
19-902.fm Page 16 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM CONNECTING AUDIO ACCESSORIES You can order a wide variety of audio accessories for your transceiver from your local RadioShack store. See “Optional Accessories” on Page 24. Follow these steps to connect an audio accessory. Protective Cover Audio Accessory Jacks 1. Turn off the transceiver. 2. Lift the protective cover away from the accessory jacks. 3.
19-902.fm Page 17 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM OPERATION 6 0 1 7891 1. Turn VOL•OFF clockwise to turn on the transceiver, then rotate the channel knob to select the desired channel. 2345 VOL • OFF 2. Press the transceiver’s monitor button, below the push-to-talk button. While you hold the monitor button, adjust the volume to a comfortable level. Push-to-Talk Button Monitor Button 3.
19-902.fm Page 18 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM OPERATIONAL HINTS Your transceiver’s range varies depending on factors such as position, terrain, and battery condition. Range can best be described as line of sight. The fewer obstructions you have between two tranceivers, the better range you can expect. Buildings absorb transmitted signals and, if they contain metal, might completely block the signals. Trees and heavy cloud formations have a similar effect, though not as severe.
-902.fm Page 19 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM CTCSS OPTION WHY USE CTCSS? CTCSS (Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System) is available as an optional add-on to your transceiver. When CTCSS is turned on, the transceiver transmits a selected tone with your transmission. This tone is too low for you to hear, but other transceivers can detect it. If CTCSS is turned on and set to the same tone on the receiving transceiver, it only receives transmissions that include the tone.
19-902.fm Page 20 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM SETTING THE CTCSS TONE Notes: • If you are a part of a talk group, be sure all of the radios in the talk group use the same tone. • You must install the CTCSS option before you can set the CTCSS tone. 1. Turn off the radio. 2. Unlock the battery compartment cover latch on each side. (The orange tabs should be visible.) Then slide the cover down and lift it off. Battery Compartment Cover Cover Latch 3. Remove the battery pack and tray.
19-902.fm Page 21 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM 4. Select any one CTCSS code found in the table on Pages 22 and 23, then find the corresponding switch positions in the tables. 5. With a pointed instrument, such as a pin, place the dip switches in the positions that match the desired tone. For example: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Up Position Down Position Note: Setting Switch 8 to the down position disables the CTCSS feature. You must set the switch to the up position to turn on CTCSS. 6.
19-902.fm Page 22 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM SWITCH POSITION (U=Up, D=Down) CTCSS CODE FREQ (Hz) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 XZ 67.0 D D D D D D U U 22 XA 71.9 U D D D D D U U WA 74.4 D D D D D U U U XB 77.0 U U D D D D U U WB 79.7 D D D D U D U U YZ 82.5 U D D D D U U U YA 85.4 D D D D U U U U YB 88.5 U U D D D U U U ZZ 91.5 D D D U D D U U ZA 94.8 U D D D U D U U ZB 97.
19-902.fm Page 23 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM SWITCH POSITION (U=Up, D=Down) CTCSS CODE FREQ (Hz) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4Z 136.5 U D D U U U U U 4A 141.3 U U D U U U U U 4B 146.2 U D U D D D U U 5Z 151.4 U U U D D D U U 5A 156.7 U D U D D U U U 5B 162.2 U U U D D U U U 6Z 167.9 U D U D U D U U 6A 173.8 U U U D U D U U 6B 179.9 U D U D U U U U 7Z 186.2 U U U D U U U U 7A 192.
19-902.fm Page 24 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES RadioShack Cat. No.
19-902.fm Page 25 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem operating your transceiver, first review this manual and be sure that you understand and have followed all instructions. If you still have problems, review the following troubleshooting guide. If the radio still does not work properly after you follow the troubleshooting guide, contact your local RadioShack store for additional assistance. Note: Do not disassemble the radio in any way.
19-902.fm Page 26 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM Symptom Battery pack does not charge or last long enough. Possible Problem • Battery pack incorrectly charged. Solution • If you use an optional charger, be sure the battery pack is correctly positioned. If you use the supplied battery charger, be sure the charger’s indicator turns on. • Battery pack not • Do not turn on the transceiver while fully charged. charging the battery pack . It takes longer to charge the battery pack if the transceiver is on.
19-902.fm Page 27 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM Symptom Other users do not hear your transmissions or you do not hear other transmissions. Possible Problem Solution • Transceivers are on different frequencies. • Have all transceivers set to the same frequency. • CTCSS settings are different. • If you use the CTCSS option, verify that other transceivers are set to the same CTCSS code (see “CTCSS Option”).
19-902.fm Page 28 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM Symptom Limited talk range. You hear constant static. 28 Possible Problem Solution • You are using the transceiver in a basement, steel structure, concrete building, vehicle, or heavy foliage. • Move to a different location. For the best range, always use the supplied longer antenna. An optional stubby antenna reduces talk range by 50%. • The radio is located low or very close to your body, as in a pocket or on a belt.
19-902.fm Page 29 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack PRS-102 UHF 10-Channel Personal Radio Service Transceiver is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the transceiver so you can use it for years. Keep the transceiver dry. If it gets wet, immediately wipe it dry. Some liquids contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the transceiver only in normal temperature environments.
19-902.fm Page 30 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM CLEANER Wipe the transceiver with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the transceiver. Use of chemicals or detergents could damage the plastic case, and leak into the transceiver.
19-902.fm Page 31 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM SPECIFICATIONS General Channels ............................................................. 10 Size ........................................ 67/8 × 29/16 × 13/8 Inches Weight (with battery pack) .................... 11.5 ounces Power ............ Nickel Cadmium Battery Pack (7.5V) Average Battery Life .................................... 8 Hours Transmitter RF Power Output ......................................... 2 Watts Spurious/Harmonic Emissions ....
19-902.fm Page 32 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM RadioShack Limited Warranty This product is warranted against defects for 1 year from date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your RadioShack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs.
