Audiovox FR-1420 User manual

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Model FR-1420
Two Way Family Radio
Owners Manual
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Your FR-1420 Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that
you can carry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give you reli-
ablecommunications formany differentapplications. The FR-1420is ideal
foruse around thehouse, inyour boat, onhunting andcamping trips, onthe
ski slopes or at the mall. Some of the FR-1420 features are:
NoAir TimeFees and NoLicense Required
Up to 2 Mile Range
AutoBattery Saverand AutoSquelch
14Channels
MultifunctionLCD Display
TalkConfirmation Toneand Call/ RingButton
InterchangeableFaceplates
FEATURES
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Yourtransceiverwillachieveitsmaximumoperatingrangewhencommunicating
withothertransceiversin aflatopenareawithnotreesorbuildingsobstructing
its signal. Range may be up totwomilesundersuch conditions. Obstacles
such as buildings, trees or mountains will tend to reduce the transceiver’s
effectiverange.
FCC WARNING
Replacementor substitutionof transistors, diodesor otherparts ofa unique
nature,with parts otherthan thoserecommendedby themanufacturer, may
cause a violation of the technical regulations of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Yourwirelesshandheldportabletransceivercontainsalowpowertransmitter.
When the PTT button is pushed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In
August1996,theFederalCommunications Commissions (FCC) adoptedRF
exposureguidelineswith safetylevelsfor hand-heldwirelessdevices.
Important: To maintain compliance with the FCC’ s RF exposure guidelines
hold the transmitter at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your
faceandspeakinanormalvoice,withtheantennapointedupand
away. Ifyouwearthehandsetonyourbodywhileusingtheheadset
accessory,useonlytheAudiovoxsuppliedbeltclipforthisproduct
and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)
fromyourbodywhentransmitting.Useonly the suppliedantenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could
damagethe transmitter andmay violateFCC regulations.
Normal Position: Holdthe transmitter approximately1”from yourfaceand
speakin a normalvoice, with theantenna pointed up and away.
PERFORMANCE

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FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS
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1. Push-to-Talk Button (PTT): Press to transmit. Release to
receive.
2. Monitor Button (M): Press and hold to bypass the squelch
and listen to channel activity.
3. Up Button ( ): Press this button to increase the volume or
channel setting.
4. Function Select Button (F): Press this button to select or
scroll through all unit functions.
5. Built-In Speaker
6. LCD Display: Displays the current FRS channel number as
well as other functions.
7. Power Button ( ): Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to
turn the transceiver on or off.
8. Call Button (CALL): Press and hold this button to send a
ringing sound to other radios tuned to the same channel.
9. Down Button ( ): Press this button to decrease the volume
or channel setting.
10. Built-In Microphone
11. Snap-On Faceplate
12. Speaker Jack: For use with an Audiovox approved headset ac-
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LCD DISPLAY AND OPERATION
1. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel to
searchfor a valid signal.
2. Dual Watch Indicator: Icon appears when dual watch mode is
active.Icon disappearswhen the function is disabled.
3. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows
hands-free conversation. The icon appears when the VOX mode is
activated.
4. Roger Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when the roger beep tone
isenabled, signifying transmissionhas been terminated. Icon disap-
pears when tone is disabled.
5. Beep Key Tone Indicator: Thisiconappearswhen thebeepkey toneis
on, and disappears when tone is not in use.
6. Receive/Transmit (RX/TX) Indicator: Duringreceive, theleft lightning
symbol of this icon appears, together with the BUSY indication. During
transmission, the right lightning symbol of this icon appears.
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7. Busy Indicator: Duringsignal reception or while in the monitormode,
this indication appears on the display, together with the RX lightning
indication.
8. Call Indicator: This icon appears, together with the right lightning
symbol, when the CALL button is pressed to indicate initiation of a
call transmission.
9. Power Save Indicator: This icon appears to indicate the unit is in
thepower save mode to conservebattery power; it appears 5seconds
after the standby mode is activated.
10. Key Lock Indicator: This icon appears when the unit is placed in
the key lock mode, to lock out all unit controls, except Power On/
Off, Backlight, Call and PTT.
11. Battery Level Indicator: This icon indicates the battery charge
level on a scale of 1 to 3.
12. Large Segment Display: Indicates the FRS channel number in
use.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
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BELT CLIP
BELT CLIP IN
RETRACTED
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BATTERY
COVER BATTERY
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Your FR-1420 requires four “AAA” cells. Alkaline batteries will provide
thebestperformancefromyourtransceiver.
1.Lift and rotate belt clip counterclockwise (CCW) to the right to access
batterycover.
2.Release battery cover latch and swing latch down; then lift the bottom of
thebattery coverand removefrom theradio.
3.Insert four “AAA” alkaline batteries. Position batteries according to
polarity markings. Reverse the procedure outlined in step 1 to reas-
semble.
Note : Make sure the battery + and - terminals are aligned as shown.
CHANGING SNAP-ON FACE PLATE
To changethe snap-on face plate onthe frontof the unit, it isnecessary to
removethebatterycompartmentcoverandbatteriesaspreviouslydescribed.
Locate and loosen two screws on the upper part the battery tray.
FACEPLATE
MOUNTING
SCREWS
FACEPLATE
Incorrectbatteryinstallationcandamage the unit.
Neverattempttochargealkalinebatteries with the optional
batterycharger.
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Your FR-1420 has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend
the life of its batteries. After 10 seconds of inactivity, the FR- 1420
will switch to battery saver mode. While in battery saver mode, the
battery saver mode indicator ( ) is present on the display, and
the transceiver will remain ready to receive any incoming transmis-
sions while the battery saver mode is active. Pressing any of the
buttons will exit the battery saver mode and illuminate the display.
Pull out the face plate from the body of the transceiver using the groove
located at the bottom of the speaker grill.
Insertanother face plate into theunit andinstall the twoscrews inthe upper
sideofthe tray inthe battery compartment.Replacethe batteries andcover.
CHANGING SNAP-ON FACE PLATE (CONTINUED)
USING YOUR FR-1420
Turning the Transceiver On and Off ( )
Pressing the PWR button (7) for 2 seconds will activate the unit and ( on )
momentarilyappearsonthedisplayfollowedbythefrequencystandbydisplay.
The speaker will sound a beep tone to confirm the transceiver’s activation. To
turn the unit off, simply press and hold the power button for 2 seconds then
releaseit.
Volume Level
Audio reception volume is controlled by the Up (▲) and the Down (▼) button.
Momentarilypressingeitherbuttonwillincreaseor decrease the volumelevel.
The display will indicate “o1” (lowest setting to “o 8” highest setting).
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Call Button (8)
When the call button is pressed, the FR-1420 will transmit a 3-second ringing
sound to other transceiver’s tuned to the same channel. This feature can be
used to signal other parties that voice communication is desired. The call icon (
) appears on the LED display while the call tone sounds.
Changing the Call Ring
To select a favorite call ringer melody:
1. Press and hold the CALL button and, at the same time, press and hold the
Power button for at least 2 seconds.
2. CA-01 will appear on the display.
3. Press the Up or Down button to select one of three call ringer melodies;
each melody will sound as it is chosen.
4. Stop at the desired melody and press the Monitor (M) or PTT button to
confirm your selection.
Low Battery Alert
When the battery level becomes low, the battery icon ( )flashesandproduces
an audible tone every ten seconds. In this case, recharge or replace the batteries
with new ones.
Monitor Button (M)
You can monitor channel activity by pressing the Monitor (M) button (2). If pressed
for more than 2 seconds, you can continuously monitor channel activity. Press
again, and channel activity monitoring is disabled.
Function Select (F) Button
Pressing the Function button will allow selection of frequency channels, as well
as selection of the various unit functions. Each press permits selection of the
desired channel (1–14), Scan, Dual Watch, VOX, Roger Beep and Beep Tone
functions. This button also activates the Key lock feature ( ) when pressed and
held for more than 2 seconds.
Channel Selection
Press function button once until large two-digit channel display flashes. Press
Up ( ) or Down ( ) buttons to select desired channel (1–14).