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NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BATTERIES, AS BATTERIES
MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONALINJURYAND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. WHEN
RECHARGING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (Ni-MH) BATTERIES IN THE HAND-
HELD UNIT USING THE AUDIOVOX CHARGING BASE STATION, USE ONLY
AUDIOVOX APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. USE OF THE AUDIOVOX
BASE STATION CHARGER WITH OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES IS NOT RECOM-
MENDED, AS BATTERY CHARGING TIMES WILL VARY WITH
DIFFERENT BRANDS. REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGING OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES.
AVOID PLACING THE FRS-3000PK RADIO TRANSCEIVER AND BASE STA-
TION FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR IN TEM-
PERATURES BELOW -4° F (-20° C) OR ABOVE 140 ° F (60° C).
KEEP EITHER ANTENNA AT 1 INCH (2.5 cm) AWAY FROM YOUR HEAD AND
BODY. DO NOT USE YOUR FRS-3000PK RADIO TRANSCEIVER OR BASE STATION
WITH A DAMAGED ANTENNA.
PLACE THE RUBBER COVER ON JACKS WHEN NOT IN USE.
Family Radio Service:
The Family Radio Service (FRS) 2-way base (fixed) station “transceiver”
(“transmitter and receiver”) and hand-held radio havd been designed for
family and friends to keep in touch without the need for a license. This
fixed/mobile combination provides safety and convenience indoors and
outdoors for two-way radio operation between home base and the mobile
FRS unit, and operates on Family Radio Service designated frequencies.
The FCC has established the license free, short -range two- way radio
service for family and individual recreational use.
The optimal range for this 2-way radio combination is approximately 2
miles in open areas; less in areas with buildings, dense foliage, and
mountains.
CAUTIONS
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Model FRS-3000PK Mobile and Base Station
Transceivers
The mobile (hand-held) transceiver, when equipped with NiMH rechargable
batteries, can be recharged when placed in the fixed base station trans-
ceiver cradle, which also acts as a desk-top charger.
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BASE STATION
RETRACTABLE
ANTENNA
MOBILE
TRANSCEIVER
ANTENNA
MOBILE
(HAND-HELD)
RECHARGABLE
TRANSCEIVER
FIXED BASE
STATION
TRANSCEIVER
AC WALL ADAPTER
120 VAC TO 9 VDC
(P/N F30ADP)
WALL ADAPTER
OUTPUT PLUG
(9 VDC)
BASE STATION
INPUT JACK
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1. Battery Door
2. Monitor/Backlight Button
3. Detachable Carry Clip
4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button
5. Antenna
6. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro-
phone (MIC) Jacks
7. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
8. Combination Transmit Indi-
cator (Red)/Receive and Moni-
tor Indicator (Green)
Model FRS-3000PK Mobile Transceiver Controls
and Indicators
9. SCAN/Lock Button
10. Up Channel/Volume Button
11. Built-in Speaker
12. Built-in Microphone
13. Down Channel/Volume
Button
14. Power On/Off Control
15. MODE Button
16. Battery Charging Contacts
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1. FRS Mobile Unit Battery Charge
Contacts
2. Built-in Speaker
3. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button
4. MODE Button
5. Antenna (Retractable)
6. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
7. DC 9V Charger Input Jack
8. Combination Transmit Indi-
cator (Red)/Receive and Moni-
tor Indicator (Green)
Model FRS-3000PK Base Unit Controls and
Indicators
9. Power On/Off and Function Set
Button
10. LCD Backlight/Monitor (MON)
Button
11. SCAN/Lock Button
12. Up/Down Channel/Volume
Buttons
13. FRS Unit Battery CHG On/Off
Switch
14. Built-in Microphone
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Model FRS-3000 Mobile Transceiver Display
1. Button (Key) Tone Beep On/Off Indicator: This icon appears
when the beep key tone is on, and disappears when tone is not
in use.
1. Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation
tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off.
2. Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor (M) button is
pressed and the channel monitor function is activated.
3. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This
function disables keys such as channel up/down and MODE.
4. Signal Strength Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is being
received. The icon consists of five bars to indicate the received signal
level.
5. Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) Indicator:
Indicator appears when the CTCSS tone function is active.
6. Large Segment Display: Indicates the FRS channel number in use.
7. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel every
0.5 second to search for a valid signal.
8. RogerBeep Tone On/Off Indicator: This icon appears when the
Roger Beep tone is on, and disappears when tone is not in use.
9. Battery Level Indicator: Icon indicates the battery charge level.
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10.Caller Identification (ID) Indicator: This indication appears when
you select a caller identification code (between 1 and 10). ID selection
operates in conjunction with the small segment display, and can also
be used to identify a calling party in the monitor mode.
11. Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option in the
channel from (01-38).
12.Out of Range Indicator: Icon will be on steady when received signal
strength is normal; icon flashes when signal strength becomes weak
and intermittant.
13.Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Indicator appears when dual watch mode
is active.
14.Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows
hands free conversation. The indicator appears when the VOX mode
is activated.
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1. Button (Key) Tone Beep On/Off Indicator: This icon appears
when the beep key tone is on, and disappears when tone is not
in use.
2. Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor (L/MON)
button is pressed and the channel monitor function is activated.

3. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when keypad is locked. This
function disables keys such as channel up/down and MODE.
4. Signal Strength Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is being
received. The icon consists of three bars to indicate the received
signal level. The icon also represents transmit signal power when
transmitting.
5. Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) Indicator:
Icon appears when the CTCSS tone function is active.
6. Large Segment Display: Indicates the FRS channel number in
use.
7. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel
and/or a tone code every .5 second to search for a valid signal.
8. Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Icon appears when dual watch mode
is active.
9. Roger Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when the roger beep
tone is enabled, signifying transmission has been terminated.
Icon disappears when tone is disabled.
10. Battery Level Indicator: Icon indicates the battery charge level.
11. Weather Mode Indicator: Icon appears steady when weather
mode is active; it flashes when weather alert is active in the FRS
mode.
13. Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for a
given channel from (01-38).
14. Out-of-Range Indicator: Icon will be on steady when received signal
strength is normal; icon flashes when signal strength becomes
weak and intermittant..
15. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function
allows hands-free conversation. The icon appears when the VOX
mode is activated.
NOTE: The Base Station provides a NOAA Weather Alert feature
and a battery charge button, whereas the Mobile Hand-
Held Transceiver does not provide these features.
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Powering the transceiver:
Your FRS-3000PK hand-held mobile radio transceiver operates on four
AAA batteries. Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance
than the supplied rechargeable batteries. Only Audiovox approved
rechargeable batteries can be recharged in this transceiver using the Base
Station charging feature and the charging Adapter supplied with the unit.
This will ensure optimum performance for the mobile unit. Use of the Base
Unit charging feature with other brands of batteries is not recommended
as battery charging times will vary. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions
for charging other brands of batteries.
Equipment and Accessories Supplied
1. Radio Transceivers (2) FRS-3000PK (Mobile and
Fixed Base Station)
2. Owner’s Manual (1) 128-6416
3. Batteries (4) Rechargeable NiMH (P/N
F30BATT)
4. AC Wall Adapter RDG-4109500 (P/N F30ADP)
Batteries
There are three methods of powering the FRS-3000PK Mobile Transceiver:
1. Alkaline Batteries.
WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.
2. Audiovox Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries - (Rechargeable NiMH
batteries, Desk Top Base Station Transceiver, and Wall Charging
Adapter included as part of the FRS-3000PK). Use only Audiovox
approved rechargeable batteries and Desk Top Base Station
charger when charging batteries internal to the Mobile Transceiver.
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3. Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the Base
Station Desk-Top charging feature with other brands of recharge-
able batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will
vary with different brands of batteries. Refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions for charging other brands of batteries.
The battery charge indicator icon displays the battery charge level in the
mobile transceiver. When the AC adapter is connected to the base station
transceiver, it’s indicator icon will always indicate a full charge. A full charge
of batteries in the mobile unit is indicated by the battery icon as shown
below:
Full Battery - three segments are illuminated.
Low Battery - one segment is illuminated.
Approximately 10-12 hours are required to fully charge the batteries in the
mobile transceiver. The red HLED charging indicator (*8) on the base
station transceiver will light whenever the batteries are charging. If the
charging indicator flashes on/off when the CHG button is pressed, it is
likely no batteries are installed in the mobile unit. You must set the CHG
button off when using any batteries other than the ones provided for the
mobile transceiver. Failure to do this may cause damage to the batteries
resulting in personal injury and/or damage to either, or both, units.
Caution: The charging adapter is intended for use with the supplied
rechargeable Ni-MH batteries Part Number F30BATT. Do not
attempt to recharge any other type batteries.
Installing the Batteries in the Mobile Transceiver
Battery installation in the Mobile Transceiver is made more convenient
when the carry clip is removed. To do this, release the spring latch securing
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The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer
operating times for the FRS-3000Pk mobile transceiver:
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.
2. Then lift up cover at
bottom to open. Then
remove cover from
unit.
3. Insert four AAA batteries
(positive (+) end toward
the bottom begining at
left side and alternating
positive terminals as
shown).
1. Using thumb,
press down on
battery cover at
arrow and slide
cover down.
SPRING
LATCH
BATTERY
COVER
CARRY
CLIP
COVER
ARROW
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Next, press down with the thumb at the embossed arrow on the battery
compartment cover, and slide the battery cover down and off the radio.
Insert four AAA batteries (alternate positive ends (+) toward the bottom of
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Base Station Transceiver Charging Setup For the Mobile Transceiver
When the mobile transceiver is equipped with rechargeable NiMH batteries
(supplied), they may be charged using the base station setup as follows:
1. Position the hand-held transceiver in the base station cradle as shown.
2. Connect the charging adapter plug to the DC 9V jack at the rear of the
base station transceiver.
3. Plug the other end of the charging adapter into a 120 VAC outlet.
4. On the base station, momentarily press the CHG button; the Hindicator
lights red indicating the mobile transceiver batteries are being charged.
5. To terminate battery charge, momentarily press the CHG button again;
the Hindicator will extinguish.
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RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES
CHARGING ADAPTER
PLUG
CHARGING (H)
LED INDICATOR
CHARGE (CHG)
ON/OFF BUTTON
AC WALL
CHARGING
ADAPTER
DESK TOP BASE STATION
WITH CHARGING FEATURE
MODEL RGD-4109500
(P/N F30ADP)
INPUT: 120 VAC
OUTPUT: 9 VDC

Controls:
Power On/Off (14, *9) Button
Press and hold the power on/off button ( ) for at least 2 seconds. You
will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on. To turn the unit
off, press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds.
Adjusting the Volume
With either transceiver powered on, press the respective Up
Channel/Volume button ( ) to increase volume and the Down
Channel/Volume button ( ) to decrease volume. The display will indicate
the current volume level between 1 and 7 by the small number in the icon
( U 05 ).
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NOTE: The Mode Control features for
both the Mobile hand-held trans-
ceiver and the fixed base station
transceiver are the same, except
the base station also has a
Weather Station Alert (NOAA)
capability, plus it can charge the
Mobile transceiver batteries when
this unit is so equipped. In the
following discussions, the base
station transceiver controls, etc.
are highlighted with an asterisk.
CALL
SELECT
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BEEP
ROGER
BEEP
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WATCH
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HANDSET/BASE
STATION MODE
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Monitor/Display Backlight Button (2, *10)
This button is used to check activity on the current frequency before
transmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button longer
than 2 seconds; the icon will apppear on the display and you will
hear static if frequency is clear. Do not transmit if you hear conversation.
Hold down the Monitor Button again longer than 2 seconds and the
icon will disapppear from the display.
The monitor function will temporarily bypass the squelch setting and play
all signals on a given channel. This feature is useful when communicating
with other parties at extreme range.
By pressing the monitor button momentarily, the LCD backlight is turned
on accompanied by a beep tone; the LCD backlight will turn off automatically
in about 5 seconds, or when the monitor button is pressed momentarily
once again.
Push To Talk (PTT) Button (4, *3)
Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver
that is set to the same channel and privacy code setting as yours. Hold the
transceiver approximately 1 to 2 inches from your face as you speak into
the built in microphone (12, *14). After you have finished speaking, release
the PTT Button to allow reception of incoming signals. It is not possible to
transmit and receive at the same time. The Transmit/Monitor LED at the
upper inside right corner of the LCD Panel (7, *6) will light red while the
PTT Button is pressed.
Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode. When
receiving an incoming signal, the Transmit/Monitor indicator will light green,
and the received signal strength indicator ( ) will display the
relative strength of the signal.
The PTT Button can also be used as a two-way call ringer. Pressing the
button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel. The call
ring melody will sound on the receiving unit for approximately 3 seconds.

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Up Channel/Volume Button (10, *12)
In the standby mode, pressing this button will increment the listening
volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the
unit’s settings.
Down Channel/Volume Button (13, *12)
In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrement the listening
volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the
unit’s settings.
Mode Button (15, *4)
This button is used to select the various FRS feature settings such as
channel/CTCSS code selection, VOX mode, etc.
External Speaker (SPK)/Microphone (MIC) Jack (6)
This jack accepts an Audiovox headset/microphone connector (optional
accessory). For additional optional equipment and accessories for the
FRS-3000PK, visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com.
Scan/Lock Button (9, *11)
Press this Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan mode. Press
and hold the button for more than 1 second to lock or unlock the key pad. All
buttons will be active in the lock mode except, MODE and SCAN. When the
keypad is locked, the ( ) icon will display in the top left corner.
Operating Modes and Features
FRS Operation:
- From the FRS standby mode, press and hold the ( ) button for 2
seconds to turn on power.
- Press the MODE button so the Channel number flashes.
- Select the desired channel with the Up (10, *12) and Down (13, *12)
Buttons. When receiving a call, the monitor section of the Transmit/
Monitor LED lights green, and the signal strength meter, consisting
of a 5-bar graph, is displayed and indicates incoming received sig-
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- Press and hold the PTT button (4, *3) to transmit, then speak into
the microphone clearly and slowly. The Transmit/Monitor LED lights
red.
- Release the PTT Button (4, *3) to receive.
- Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and
CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same.
- The CTC icon will be displayed on the LCD panel if the CTCSS tone
frequency function is enabled.
Channel Selection
In order to communicate with other FRS units, both transmitting and re-
ceiving party must be on the same frequency.
The FRS-3000PK has 14 FRS channels (frequencies) (1-14) indicated by
the large digits on the LCD display panel. Channels 1-7 are shared
GMRS/FRS channels; channels 8-14 are FRS only. Communication with
Audiovox FRS and compatible units is possible on these 14 channels.
Before transmitting on the selected channel, press the Monitor (M) Button
(2, *10) to check the activity on that channel. If there is activity on the
selected channel, change to another channel that is clear.
To change the channel:
- From FRS standby mode, press the MODE button (15, *4) until the
channel number flashes.
- Press the Up Button (10, *12) briefly to move to the next higher main
channel number.
- Press the Down Button (13, *12) briefly to move to the next lower main
channel number.
CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection
The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) provides 38 Sub-Fre-
quencies. This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (01–
38) within a main channel and enables you to communicate with another
party on the same main channel using the same subcode. (This filters out
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are 38 CTCSS Sub-channels for each main channel. A different subcode
may be selected for each of the 14 channels.
To change the CTCSS Sub-channel:
- From FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button twice; a flashing
oF or sub-channel number is displayed, together with the flashing
CTC icon. If oF is displayed, press the Up or Down button to enable
the CTCSS mode; the CTC icon will also flash on the display with the
flashing sub-channel number.
- Then press the Up or Down button to select the desired sub-channel
for use.
- Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection.
The CTCSS mode can be turned off by selecting the oF icon as the setting.
NOTE: To communicate with other FRS units, they must be switched to
the same channel and CTCSS subcode. To communicate with
other FRS units that do not have subcodes, switch your unit to
the same channel with the subcode set to oF.
The CTCSS subcodes do not prevent others from hearing your
transmission. This will only allow you to ignore all traffic on a
given channel not using the same subcode.
VOX Selection Mode
This option enables you to have hands-free conversation. Your voice or
nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to
press the PTT button.
To set radio for VOX operation:
- From FRS standby mode, press the MODE button three times until
Uo appears with the VOX icon flashing on the display.
- Press the Up or Down button to select VOX On (if oF appears flash-
ing) and the 1-5 VOX level sensitivity.
- Momentarily press the PTT button to confirm the VOX selection.
- The VOX icon will appear steady on the LCD display.
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Dual Watch Mode
This feature allows you to monitor two channels at the same time. While in
dual watch mode, the unit will continuously monitor both the primary and
dual watch channel. Received signals will be played for 5 seconds, then
the unit will resume scanning the two channels. Pressing the PTT button
during a received transmission will set the unit to transmit on the same
channel. Pressing the PTT button when no signal is received will set the
unit to transmit on the primary channel.
To set the Dual Watch Mode:
- From FRS standby mode, press the MODE button 4 times; dc ap-
pears on the display with the flashing DW icon. If the dual watch mode
is off, the oF icon will also appear flashing.
- To enable the dual watch mode, press the Up or Down button; the dual
watch channel number will flash and start to increment up or down as
the Up or Down button is pressed.
- Press the PTT button to confirm selection of the dual watch channel.
The display will now alternate between the primary channel and the
dual watch channel just selected.
Roger Beep Tone
The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the
PTT button is released. This tone alerts the receiving party that the trans-
mission has been terminated intentionally.
To enable and disable the Roger Beep tone:
- From FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 5 times until rb
appears on the display with the flashing Roger Beep icon ( ) and On
or oF.
- Press the Up or Down Button to select the tone on or off as desired.
- When enabled, the tone icon ( ) appears steady on the display.
- Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection.

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Key Tone
This feature allows the transceiver to sound a confirmation tone whenever
the following keys are pressed: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE
Button or the SCAN Button.
To turn the key tones on or off:
- From FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button six times until bP,
the Bell ( ) icon, and On or oF flash on the LCD display.
- Press the Up or Down Button to toggle the key tone feature On or Off.
- Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection.
When the key tone feature is on, the Bell icon appears steady on the
display, and the beep tones sound in response to button activation.
Caller Identification (ID) Select
The caller ID function allows you to assign an ID code between 1 and 10;
this code accompanies your transmission whenever you call another party,
and will appear at the receiving unit, provided it has caller ID capability.
To select a caller ID code for your unit:
- From FRS standby mode, press the MODE button 7 times; Id ap-
pears, together with a flashing ID and number (or oF) indication.
- If oF appears, press the Up or Down Button to select the desired caller
identification code for your unit between 1 and 10.
- Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection.
Now, your caller ID number will accompany each transmission, and will
appear on the receiving unit, if so equipped, and vice-versa.
Call Ringer Selection Mode
The transceiver provides 3 user-selectable call ringer melodies to alert
you to an incoming call.
To select your favorite call ringer melody:
- From FRS standby mode, press the MODE button 8 times;
Cwill appear on the display, together with a flashing number (or oF)
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- Press the Up or Down Button to preview and hear the 3 available call
melodies.
- Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection.
Refer to the PTT button (4) to transmit ring signal.
Channel Scan Operation
This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid
signals. While scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a signal is
received, the scan is interrupted and will return to scan mode 5 seconds
after reception is terminated.
NOTE: While the scan function is active, the MODE button will be
inoperative. The scan mode will reduce the overall battery life
since the battery save function is overridden.
To enable the channel scan mode:
- From FRS standby mode, momentarily press the SCAN Button;
(SCAN) will appear on the LCD display.
- The radio will display each channel (1-14) in order as the scan mode
operates to find an active main channel.
- If the unit doesn’t find any signals and you want to transmit, press the
PTT switch to return to home channel operation. The transceiver will
automatically resume scanning approximately 5 seconds after the
communication is completed.
- If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode, press the
SCAN button momentarily and the unit will return to normal operation;
SCAN icon will disappear from the LCD display.
Auto Key Lock Selection Mode
This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settings
of the unit. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE and
SCAN Buttons.
To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu:
- From FRS standby mode, press and hold the Scan Button for over 2