21-1850.RC.fm Page 1 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM 14-Channel FRS Radio Please read before using this equipment.
1-1850.RC.fm Page 2 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM ˆ Contents Features ................................................................. FCC Statement ................................................ Mounting the Microphone Holder ..................... Mounting the Radio .......................................... Vehicle Mounting ...................................... Boat/RV Mounting ..................................... Operation .............................................................
21-1850.RC.fm Page 3 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM ˆ Features RadioShack welcomes you to the next generation of personal communication — the Family Radio Service (FRS). FRS is a new license-free, two-way, shortrange voice radio service that lets families and groups keep in touch with each other on specific reserved channels. Your 14-Channel FRS Radio is sealed inside the antenna’s water-resistant, magnetic-mount base for maximum range. All controls are located on the microphone for added convenience.
21-1850.RC.fm Page 4 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM Handheld Microphone — lets you control all radio functions and includes a backlit display. Headset Jack — allows use of an external headset for hands-free operation. Versatile Antenna Mount — lets you attach the antenna base to a non-metallic surface for marine or camper use. PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) Controlled Circuitry — provides accurate and stable channel selection.
21-1850.RC.fm Page 5 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM radio is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by: • reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna • increasing the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV • moving your radio away from the receiver • contacting your local RadioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using the radio. Important: Do not open your radio to make any internal adjustments.
21-1850.RC.fm Page 6 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM MOUNTING THE MICROPHONE HOLDER Caution: Do not mount the radio’s microphone holder where it could damage or interfere with the operation of any passive restraint safety device (an airbag or seat belt). 1. Using the holder as a template, mark the positions for the screw holes. 2. At each marked position, drill a hole slightly smaller than the mounting screws. Caution: Be careful not to drill into anything behind the mounting surface. 3.
21-1850.RC.fm Page 7 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM Notes: • If you cannot reach the area behind the mounting surface to attach the nuts to the machine screws, use the two supplied 1/8 inch (3 mm) self-tapping screws and plain washers. • You can attach the microphone holder using the supplied double-sided mounting tape. Caution: If you use double-sided tape to attach the microphone holder, select a location that is not exposed to high temperatures.
21-1850.RC.fm Page 8 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM Vehicle Mounting Cautions: • To reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle’s finish, read the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations fully before you use a magnetically– mounted antenna. • Be sure the base and contact area are dry before you place the magnetically mounted antenna on the car surface. • Condensation trapped beneath the magnetic base can discolor the vehicle’s finish.
21-1850.RC.fm Page 9 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM Insert the 12V DC cigarette-lighter plug into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket. Place the microphone on the microphone holder. Boat/RV Mounting 1. Push from the bottom of the antenna to remove the rubber plugs from the two screw holes on the side of the antenna. Rubber Plugs Screw Holes 2. Using the antenna’s base as a template, mark the position for the mounting screw holes on the mounting surface. 3.
21-1850.RC.fm Page 10 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM 4. Mount the antenna base to the mounting surface using the supplied bolts, spring washers, plain washers, and nuts. Note: If you cannot reach the area behind the mounting surface to attach the nut on the bolts, use the supplied self-tapping screws and plain washers to secure the base unit. 5. Insert the 12V DC cigarette-lighter plug into the cigarette-lighter socket. 6. Place the microphone on the microphone holder.
21-1850.RC.fm Page 11 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM OFF6VOL PTT SPKR MIC MON/ SHIFT CALL/ LOCK 8/ 9 QUIET CALL/LOCK — Hold down to sound a ring on all radi- os tuned to the same FRS channel (and quiet code, if one is used) as your radio. Important: The FCC does not allow you to send a continuous tone for more than 15 seconds at a time on FRS frequencies. Do not hold down CALL for more than 15 seconds. Note: If the radio does not work, hold down CALL while turning on the radio.
21-1850.RC.fm Page 12 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM weak transmissions. Release MON/SHIFT to turn autosquelch back on. 8/9 9 — Press to select a channel or hold down to rapidly change channels. The selected channel’s number appears. To lock or unlock the keypad, hold down MON/SHIFT and press CALL/LOCK. appears. QUIET and 8/ 9 will not operate while the keypad lock is on. Note: BUSY appears any time the radio receives a signal. You can connect an optional microphone or speaker with a 3/32-inch (2.
21-1850.RC.fm Page 13 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. • Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing. Traffic Safety Do not use an earphone with your radio when operating a motor vehicle in or near traffic.
21-1850.RC.fm Page 14 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM cept QUIET to select the desired channel, or press QUIET to return to the original channel setting. Once SCAN appears, the radio continues to scan through channels if you do not press a button. FRS Frequencies Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 1 462.5625 8 467.5625 2 462.5875 9 467.5875 3 462.6125 10 467.6125 4 462.6375 11 467.6375 5 462.6625 12 467.6625 6 462.6875 13 467.6875 7 462.7125 14 467.
21-1850.RC.fm Page 15 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM USING THE QUIET FEATURE The quiet feature eliminates interference from other radios which are not tuned to the same quiet code as your radio. When you set a quiet code (1–38) and turn on this feature, you can only communicate with users who have a radio set to the same channel and code as your radio. 1. Hold down QUIET until QUIET appears and the quiet code flashes. 2.
21-1850.RC.fm Page 16 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM Quiet Codes Channel Frequency (Hz) Channel Frequency (Hz) 1 67.0 20 131.8 2 71.9 21 136.5 3 74.4 22 141.3 4 77.0 23 146.2 5 79.7 24 151.4 6 82.5 25 156.7 7 85.4 26 162.2 8 88.5 27 167.9 9 91.5 28 173.8 10 94.8 29 179.9 11 97.4 30 186.2 12 100.0 31 192.8 13 103.5 32 203.5 14 107.2 33 210.7 15 110.9 34 218.1 16 114.8 35 225.7 17 118.8 36 233.6 18 123.0 37 241.8 19 127.
21-1850.RC.fm Page 17 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM ˆ Care 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. REPLACING THE FUSE The DC power adapter’s 2-amp fuse helps protect your adapter from power surges and short circuits. When that fuse blows, use the supplied spare fuse or a 2 amp glass fuse.
21-1850.RC.fm Page 18 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM 3. Remove the old fuse and inspect it. If it is not blown, reinsert it. If it is blown, insert the supplied spare fuse or a new fuse of the same type and rating. 4. Reinsert the screw cap and turn it clockwise until it is secure.
21-1850.RC.fm Page 19 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM ˆ Specifications Transmitter RF Output ....................................................... 500 mW ERP General Number of Channels ....................................................... 14 RX Frequency Range .................. 462.5625–467.7125 MHz Power Supply ............................................. 12V DC 500 mA Operating Temperature ................................... –4° to 122°F (–20° to 50°C) Dimensions (HWD) Microphone ..............
21-1850.RC.fm Page 20 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:06 PM 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 company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
