Columbia Telecommunications Group FRS22-NL User manual

COLUMBIA
OPERATIONS MANUAL
FRS22-NL
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
22 Channel 2-Way Radios
GMRS/FRS Frequencies
Voice-Activated
Earpiece Included
Owners Manual
and Instructions

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Contents.................................................................................2
Introduction .................................................................. 6
Controls and Displays ............................................ 6
Component Guide ........................................................ 7
Setting Up Your GMRS/FRS Radio ............................... 8
Battery Installation .................................................. 8
Battery Meter ........................................................... 9
Low Battery Indicator ............................................... 9
Operation .................................................................... 11
Turning on your GMRS/FRS .................................. 11
Communication ..................................................... 11
Receiving communications ................................... 11
Respond prompt tone .......................................... 12
Channel selection ................................................ 12
Frequencies .......................................................... 13
To speak to another radio ..................................... 14
Range ................................................................... 14
Calling (Paging) another radio ............................. 15
Setting Call-Ring Tone................................................15
Key Tone ON/OFF.........................................................16
Roger Beep ON/OFF....................................................16
Dual Channel Monitor..................................................17
To set the time..............................................................18
To set alarm clock........................................................18
Using stopwatch..........................................................19
Special Features ........................................................ 20
Automatic Squelch ................................................ 20
Channel Lock................................................................20
Channel Scan ....................................................... 20
Automatic Battery Save ......................................... 21
External Microphone/Speaker/Charger Jacks...... 21
Built-in flashlight...........................................................21
Customer Support ..................................................... 22
Channel Frequencies and Code Charts ................... 23
Warranty .................................................................... 24
Contents
CAUTION.................................................................................3
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION....................................4
FCC Warning..........................................................................5

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GMRS LICENSE
USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES
AN FCC GMRS LICENSE. AN INDIVIDUAL 18 YEARS OF AGE
OR OLDER, WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATIVE OF A FOREIGN
GOVERNMENT, IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A GMRS SYSTEM
LICENSE. YOU WILL NEED TWO FORMS FROM THE FCC; FCC
FORM 159 AND FCC FORM 605 MAIN FORM AND SCHEDULE F.
YOU CAN FIND THE FORMS ONLINE
AT:HTTP// WWW.FCC.GOV/FORMPAGE.HTWL ,OR CALL 1-800-
418-3676.
To maintain compliance with the FCC`s RF exposure guidelines,
hold the transmitter at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your face
and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and
away. If you wear the handset on your body while using the
headset accessory, DO NOT TRANSMIT.
The FRS-22 supplied belt clip is for storage purposes ONLY. Use
only the supplied antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could
damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
Normal Position :Hold the transmitter approximately 1” from your
face and speak in a normal voice, with the
antenna pointed up.
MODIFICATIONS OR CHANGES NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED
BY COLUMBIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. COULD VOID THE
USER`S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION

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Safety Information For GMRS UNIT
Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power
transmitter. When the TALK button is pushed it sends out radio frequency
(RF) signals . This device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to
exceed 50% In August 1996,the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld
wireless devices.
. DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached , as this
may damage the radio and also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure
limits . A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the
manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for
use with this radio.
. DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty
cycle) Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
.ALWAYS use authorized accessories antennas, batteries,belt clips,
speaker/mic, etc). Use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC
RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5cm (1 inch) away from the body
when transmitting ,If you wear the handset on your body while using the
headset accessory, DO NOT TRANSMIT. The FRS-22 supplied belt clip is
for storage purposes ONLY. This is to ensure FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the recipients of
your transmission the best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5cm(2
inches) from the mouth, and slightly off to one side.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

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ADJUSTMENT: REPLACEMENT or substitution of transistors,
regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other
than those recommended by Columbia, may cause a violation of the
technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of
Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following condition: this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC Warnings

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Included in your package
When you unpack your FRS-22 radios,you
should find the following items enclosed in the
package.
* GMRS/FRS radio-2pcs
* Belt clip (attached)-2pcs
* Neckstrap-2pcs
* This manual
Please check for these carefully.If any items are
missing, please call COLUMBIA
Telecommunications Customer support at 1-800-
889-7434 between 9am and 5pm EST (Eastern
Standard Time).
Controls and Displays
1. Mic
2. Speaker
3. Power Button
4. Menu Button
5. Call Button
6. Talk Button
7. Antenna
8. LCD Panel
9. Up Button (Change Channel and Volume)
10. Down Button (Change Channel and Volume)
11. Belt clip
12. Mic/Speaker/Charger Jack
13. Flashlight Button
Introduction
FRS22-NL
Gen er al Mo bi le Rad io S erv ice (GM RS )
2 2 C ha n ne l 2- Wa y Ra d io s
W i t h C T C S S se c u r i t y
G MR S/ F RS Fr e qu en c ie s
Vo ic e- Ac t iv a te d
EarpiesIncluded

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Component Guide
1.Mic
3. Power Button
4. Menu Button 5. Call Button
6.Talk Button
8. LCD Panel
13. Flashlight Button
Flashlight
9. Up Button
10. Down Button
2.Speaker
Channel
Number
Transmit
Symbol
Receive
Symbol
Battery
Level
Lock Volume
Hour
Minute Second
7. Antenna
11. Belt clip
12. Mic/Speaker/
Charger jack

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Battery Installation
Batteries are not installed with you GMRS/FRS
2-way radios.To use the radio, you must install 3
AAA size alkaline batteries or 3 AAA size Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries .
Caution: incorrect positioning of the
batteries can damage both the batteries and
the unit.
To install the batteries:
•Remove the belt clip by pulling the tab
on the top of the belt clip back, and
sliding it up and off of the unit.
•Pull the battery door lock tab down to
release the battery cover.
•lnsert three AAA batteries. Position the
batteries according to the polarity
markings on the plastic.
•Replace the battery cover. Snap the lock
tab and belt clip back into place.
Setting Up Your GMRS/FRS Radio

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WARNING
DO NOT CHARGE THIS UNIT USING AN AC DC
ADAPTOR WITH REGULAR AAA ALKALINE
BATTERIES INSTALLED.USE ONLY THE AC/DC
ADAPTOR WITH AAA RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES
•Do not mix old and new batteries.
•Do not mix alkaline, standard
(carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
batteries.
Battery Meter
The battery meter is located in the top right corner
of the LCD display panel on the unit. It looks like
a battery with 3 vertical bars inside. These
indicate the amount of power available. As the
power is used, the bars will disappear.
Low Battery Indicator
When the batteries need to be changed, the
battery meter icon will flash. To ensure
uninterrupted communication, replace the
batteries as soon as possible.
Note:
Always use alkaline batteries or Ni -MH type
rechargeable batteries for replacements.
If you store your radio for long periods of time,
always remove the batteries. Batteries may
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corrode and leak when left unused over long periods
of time, and permanently damage your radio.
DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR
EXPOSE TO HIGH HEAT. THEY MAY EXPLODE.
Setting Up Your GMRS/FRS Radio