Audiovox FR-140 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Model FR-140
Two Way Family Radio
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION
OF THE FR-140 (FAMILY RADIO)
It is one the most sophisticated and reliable two way
Family radios available.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR-140 (FAMILY RADIO)
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
FCC WARNING
Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or
other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those
recommended by the manufacturer, may cause a violation
of the technical regulations of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

FEATURES
Your FR-140 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-140 is ideal for use around the house, in
your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at
the mall.
Advanced PLL circuitry uses a new technique for generating
the required frequencies, with less dependency on crystals.
The result is much tighter frequency control and superior
reliability.
PERFORMANCE
Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range
when communicating with another transmitter 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.
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FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS
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1. Power On/Off - Volume Control: Rotate clockwise to turn the
unit on and increase the listening volume level. Rotate
counterclockwise to decrease the listening volume level or turn
the transciever off.
2. Push-to-Talk (PTT) button: Press to transmit. Release to
receive.
3. Monitor Button (M): Press and hold to bypass the squelch and
listen to channel activity.
4. Belt Clip
5. Battery Compartment
6. Speaker
7. Microphone
8. Call Button: Press and hold this button to send a ringing sound to
other radios tuned to the same channel and CTCSS code.
9. Up Button: Press this button to increase the channel number.
10. Down Button: Press this button to decrease the channel number.
11. LCD Display: Displays information about the settings of the
transciever.
12. Menu Button: Press this button to scroll through the following
settings: TC, SCan, BP, LC
13. Antenna
14. Microphone Jack: For use with an external microphone and
PTT button.
15. Speaker Jack: For use with an external speaker.
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LCD DISPLAY AND OPERATION
The FR-140 is equipped with an LCD display to indicate its
settings and functions. The Display incorporates automatic
backlighting to allow it to be seen in the dark. Pressing any of
the buttons except the PTT (Push-to-Talk) button, will illuminate
the display. The display will remain lit for 5 seconds after
any of these buttons is pressed.
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BUSY
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1 14 Displays the current channel number (1 to 14).
2 38 Displays the current CTCSS number (1 to 38).
3SC Appears while scanning channels.
4TX Appears while transmitting.
5BUSY Appears while receiving.
6PS Power Saver: Appears when the battery saver
mode is active
7 Appears while the Button Conformation Tone
feature is activated.
8 Appears while the keypad is locked
9 Flashes when the battery voltage is low. The
transciever will also beep to indicate low battery
voltage.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your FR-140 requires three “AA” alkaline
cells or three rechargeable “AA” nickel -
cadmium cells. Alkaline batteries will
provide the best performance from your
transciever. Remove the battery cover by
releasing the clasp at the bottom of the
unit and lifting the cover from the battery
compartment. Observe the polarity symbols
inside the battery tray when installing the
batteries.
CAUTION: Incorrect battery installation
can damage the unit.
BATTERY SAVER MODE
Your FR-140 has a unique circuit designed to dramatically
extend the life of its batteries. Ten seconds after the transmit
button has been pressed, the FR-140 will switch to battery
saver mode. This will be indicated by the flashing PS (Power
Saver) icon. The transciever will remain ready to receive any
incoming transmissions while in the battery saver mode.
Pressing any of the buttons will exit the battery saver mode.
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To Select a Channel
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired channel
from 1 to 14. The current channel setting will be shown on the
display.
NOTE: If the keypad lock icon is shown on the display,
you will need to unlock the keypad. (See the description
of the keypad lock later in this manual).
USING YOUR FR-140
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UP
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To Receive
1. Turn the power on.
2. Check the battery condition on the display. If the icon
is displayed, charge or replace the batteries.
3. Set the desired channel and CTCSS code.
4. Adjust the volume control to the desired listening volume
by pressing and holding the monitor button while turning
the volume control knob.
5. The BUSY icon will be displayed when the
transceiver detects an incoming transmission.
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