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Cat. No. 21-1825
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
2-Way Personal Radio
•
Compact Design
•
14 Channel Selection
•
Clear Communication
Up to 2 Miles
•
Automatic Squelch
•
Convenient Headset Jacks
•
20-Hour Nominal Battery Life
•
Recharges Batteries
with Optional Charger
•
•
Paging Feature
Auto Power Off
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Codes” on Page 14). You can talk
with a person who has an FRS ra-
dio if both radios are tuned to the
same channel and quiet code.
Also, if the radio is idle for 2 hours,
it automatically shuts off. It turns on
again when you press PUSH TO
TALK (see “Using Auto Power-Off”
on Page 18.)
You can connect an optional speak-
er/microphone and earphone (nei-
ther supplied) to the radio. You can
use the provided leather case as a
protective cover for the radio or use
to clip on your belt and carry the ra-
dio where ever you go.
Caution: When removing the radio
from the leather case, push it from
the bottom. Do not pull the radio out
by the antenna.
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CONTENTS
Preparation ................................ 5
Installing Batteries ................... 5
Recharging
Ni-Cd or Ni-MH Batteries ........ 7
Operation ................................. 11
A Quick Look at the Radio .... 11
Selecting a Channel .............. 13
Quiet Codes .......................... 14
FRS Frequencies .............. 16
Quiet Codes ...................... 16
Using Auto Power-Off ........... 18
Resetting the Radio .............. 18
Using Key Lock ..................... 19
Care .......................................... 20
FCC Information .................... 21
Specifications ......................... 23
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING
BATTERIES
Your radio requires three AAA bat-
teries for power. For the best per-
formance and longest life, we
recommend RadioShack batteries.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and recommend-
ed type.
• Do not mix old and new batter-
ies, different types of batteries
(standard, alkaline, or re-
chargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.
1. Rotate VOLUME/OFF fully coun-
terclockwise to turn off the ra-
dio, then slide the battery
compartment cover off in the
direction of the arrow.
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2. Slide CHARGE ON/OFF inside
the battery compartment to
OFF (for alkaline batteries) or
ON (for Ni-Cd or Ni-MH re-
chargeable batteries).
3. Install three AAA batteries ac-
cording to the polarity symbols
(+ and –) marked inside.
4. Slide the battery cover back
on.
When the batteries weaken, two
beeps sound and the radio will not
transmit or receive and
appears.
When this happens, replace the
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batteries. To ensure maximum
range, keep fresh batteries in the
radio.
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 month or longer, re-
move the batteries. Batteries can
leak chemicals that can destroy
electronic parts.
RECHARGING
NI-CD OR NI-MH
BATTERIES
Warning: Do not attempt to charge
alkaline batteries. Non-recharge-
able batteries can get hot or ex-
plode if you try to recharge them.
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If you use rechargeable Ni-Cd or
Ni-MH batteries, you can recharge
them in the radio using an optional
AC or DC adapter (both available
from your local RadioShack store).
The radio’s CHRG jack is only for
charging Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries.
Connecting an adapter will not
power the radio.
You can recharge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH
batteries inside the radio using a
6V, 60 mA AC or DC adapter and a
size H Adaptaplug® (neither sup-
plied). Both adapters and Adapta-
plugs are available at your local
RadioShack store.
Cautions:
You must use
Class power
source that supplies
a
2
!
6V DC and delivers at least 60
mA. Its center tip must be set
to positive and its plug must fit
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the radio's CHRG jack. Using
an adapter that does not meet
these specifications could
damage the radio or the adapt-
er.
• Always connect the adapter to
the radio before you connect it
to an external power source
(such as an AC outlet or a ve-
hicle cigarette-lighter socket).
When you finish, disconnect
the adapter from power source
before you disconnect it from
the radio.
To connect an adapter to the radio,
follow these steps.
1. Rotate VOLUME/OFF fully coun-
terclockwise to turn off the ra-
dio, then slide the battery
compartment cover off in the
direction of the arrow.
2. Set CHARGE ON/OFF to ON.
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3. Attach the Adaptaplug to the
adapter so TIP reads positive
(+).
4. Connect the charger’s barrel
plug to the radio’s CHRG jack
and plug its other end into a
standard AC outlet or a vehicle
cigarette-lighter socket.
5. Complete charging takes about
15 hours. When charging is
complete, unplug the AC
adapter from the AC outlet,
then disconnect it from the
CHRG jack.
Note: Ni-MH batteries take
longer to charge than Ni-Cd
batteries.
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OPERATION
A QUICK LOOK AT
THE RADIO
Antenna
VOLUME/OFF
PUSH
TO TALK
SPK Jack
MIC Jack
MON
SHIFT
CHRG
Jack
Display
QUIET
CALL
Channel Selection Keys
Rotate VOLUME/OFF to turn the ra-
dio on and off and adjust the vol-
ume.
Hold down CALL to send a page to
other FRS radios set to the same
channel (and quiet code, if you se-
lected one).
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Important: The FCC does not al-
low you to send a continuous tone
for more than 10 seconds at a time
on FRS frequencies. Do not hold
down CALL for more than 10 sec-
onds.
Set QUIET to the desired code to
provide greater communication
flexibility. See “Quiet Codes” on
Page 14.
Press 8 to scan up through the
channels, or 9 to scan down
through the channels.
Hold down PUSH TO TALK and
speak into MIC to transmit. When
you finish your transmission, re-
lease PUSH TO TALK. BUSY ap-
pears when a call is being received.
Hold down MON (monitor) (SHIFT)
to hear everything on a channel,
even weak transmissions. Release
MON to turn auto-squelch back on.
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You can connect an optional micro-
3
32
phone or speaker with a / -inch
1
8
mini plug and a / -inch plug to the
MIC/SPK jacks (or an earphone with
1
8
SPK
jack).
a / -inch plug to the
SELECTING A
CHANNEL
To manually select
a
channel,
press 8 or 9. The selected
channel number appears.
To scan through the channels, hold
down 8 or 9 for about 2 sec-
onds. SCAN appears. The radio
automatically scans through the
channels and stops for about 5 sec-
onds on each active channel. Press
any key except QUIET to select the
desired channel, or press QUIET to
resume the original channel setting.
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The radio continues to scan
through channels if you do not
press any buttons.
QUIET CODES
Quiet codes let you talk and listen
to people who are using other radi-
os set to the same channel and qui-
et code. This is like having a sub-
channel within a channel, giving
you greater communication flexibili-
ty. When you set a quiet code
(there are 38 to choose from) and
turn on this feature, you can com-
municate with anyone who has a
radio set to the same channel and
code.
1. Hold down QUIET until QUIET
appears and the quiet code
flashes.
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2. Repeatedly press (or hold
down) 8 or 9 until you see
the code number you want to
use. (See the “Quiet Codes”
chart on Page 16 for a com-
plete list of quiet codes.)
3. Press QUIET to store the code.
4. To turn on the quiet code fea-
ture, press QUIET. QUIET ap-
pears. To turn off the feature,
press QUIET until QUIET dis-
appears.
Note: We recommend that you se-
lect a quiet code in the range 7–30.
If you select a code below or above
that range, you must wait 1 to 2
seconds after holding down PUSH
TO TALK before you start talking.
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FRS Frequencies
Frequency
(MHz)
Channel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
462.5625
462.5875
462.6125
462.6375
462.6625
462.6875
462.7125
467.5625
467.5875
467.6125
467.6375
467.6625
467.6875
467.7125
Quiet Codes
Code Frequency (Hz)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
67.0
71.9
74.4
77.0
79.7
82.5
85.4
88.5
91.5
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Code Frequency (Hz)
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
94.8
97.4
100.0
103.5
107.2
110.9
114.8
118.8
123.0
127.3
131.8
136.5
141.3
146.2
151.4
156.7
162.2
167.9
173.8
179.9
186.2
192.8
203.5
210.7
218.1
225.7
233.6
241.8
250.3
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USING AUTO
POWER-OFF
You can set the radio to automati-
cally turn off if it is idle for about 2
hours.
To turn this feature on or off, hold
down 9 while turning on the radio.
On or OF briefly appears.
When this feature is turned on, OF
appears steadily on the display. To
clear OF from the display and use
the radio again, press any button.
RESETTING THE
RADIO
If the radio stops operating proper-
ly, hold down CALL while turning on
the radio to reset the radio.
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Note: Strong interference from a
nearby radio source might tempo-
rarily prevent your radio from work-
ing properly. If UL (unlock)
appears, move away from the radio
source and turn your radio off and
on again. If the interference contin-
ues, take your radio to your local
RadioShack store for servicing.
USING KEY LOCK
You can lock the QUIET, 8, and
9keys. To lock or unlock these
keys at any time, hold down SHIFT
(MON) and press CALL.
appears
when the keys are locked.
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CARE
To enjoy your 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 environ-
ments.
• 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 ra-
dio’s internal components can
cause a malfunction and invalidate
its warranty. If your radio is not per-
forming as it should, take it to your
local RadioShack store for assis-
tance.
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FCC INFORMATION
Important: Do not open your radio
to make any internal adjustments.
Your radio is set up to transmit a
regulated signal on one of 14 as-
signed frequencies. It is against the
law to alter or adjust the settings in-
side the radio to exceed those limi-
tations. Any adjustments 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-
thing in your radio except the
batteries.
Your radio might cause TV or radio
interference even when it is operat-
ing properly. To determine whether
your radio is causing the interfer-
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ence, turn it off. If the interference
goes away, your radio is causing it.
Try to eliminate the interference by:
• moving your radio away from
the receiver
• calling your local RadioShack
store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interfer-
ence, the FCC requires that you
stop using the radio.
This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range:
462.5625–467.7125 MHz
Channels ................................... 14
Quiet Codes ...... Standard CTCSS
Tones
RF Output Power: 300 mW ERP @
4.5VDC
Power Supply ........ 3 AAA Alkaline
Sensitivity at 12dB Sinad .... 0.5µV
Adjacent Channel Rejection: 45dB
Audio Distortion ....................... 7%
Dimensions (Incl. antenna) (HWD):
1
1
13
3
×
16
×
16
3 / 2 /
/
in
(85 × 52 × 20 mm)
Weight (w/o batteries) ......... 2.6 oz
(73.7 g)
Accessory ............. Leather Pouch
Specifications are typical; individual
units might vary. Specifications are
subject to change and improvement
without notice.
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing de-
fects 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. EXCEPT
AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WAR-
RANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE, 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 Ra-
dioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied war-
ranty lasts or the exclusion 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 sim-
ilar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and
products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-
erty 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 war-
ranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the prod-
uct made after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attrib-
utable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal
usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or mainte-
nance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or cur-
rent; (b) any repairs other than those provided by
a
RadioShack
Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batter-
ies; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance
costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service ad-
justment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street,
6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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