Maxus 21-1919 User manual

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21-1919
21-1919 RADIO
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels
• Long Battery Life
• Extended Long Range*
• Channel Scan
• Channel Monitor
• Battery Strength Meter
• Call Button
1 Antenna
2PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
3CH/SCAN (Channel/Scan up) Key
4CH/SCAN (Channel/Scan down) Key
5CALL Key
6 Speaker
7 (Power On/Off) Key
8VOL/MON (Volume up/Monitor) Key
9VOL/MON (Volume down/Monitor) Key
10 Microphone
11 Battery Compartment
Door
12 Channel Indicator
13 Receive Indicator
14 Battery Level Indicator
15 Transmit Indicator
Congratulations on your purchase of the
Radioshack 21-1919 radio. This product is a
lightweight, palm-sized radio. Use it at sporting
events to stay in contact with family and friends,
hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood
watch for vital communication.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Your package contains 4 x 21-1919 radios, this
reference guide and 4 x belt clips. You will need
to purchase 3 AAA alkaline batteries in order to
operate each unit.
INSTALL THE BATTERIES
Your 21-1919 radio uses 3 AAA alkaline batteries
(not included) for power. We recommend using
high quality alkaline batteries.
To install the batteries:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2) Remove the battery compartment door by
pressing on and sliding the compartment door,
allowing the door to be removed.
3) Install 3 AAA Alkaline batteries (not included)
into the battery compartment. Be certain to
follow the + and –symbols in the
compartment. Installing the batteries
incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating.
4) Replace the battery compartment door by
sliding the door into place.
USING THE RADIO
In order to get the most out of your new radio,
read this reference guide completely before
attempting to operate the radio.
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the
Volume
1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio
ON.
2) To change the volume level press the
VOL/MON or keys to increase or
decrease the volume level.
3) Press and hold the key to turn the radio
OFF.
Talking on Your Radio
To talk to others using the radio:
1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in
a clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away
from the microphone.
While you are transmitting the tx icon is
displayed. To avoid cutting off the first part of
your transmission, pause slightly after
pressing the PTT button before you start
talking.
2) When you are finished speaking, release the
PTT button. You can now receive incoming
calls. While receiving, the rx icon is displayed.
Transmitting a Call Alert Tone
Your 21-1919 radio is equipped with a call tone
that will be transmitted when the CALL key is
pressed.
To transmit the call alert tone, press the CALL
key. The tone will automatically be transmitted for
a fixed length of time.
Note: If you press either the CH/SCAN or
key while the unit is pausing on a channel,
scanning will resume.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the
keys (except for the PTT button and CALL key)
is pressed. The sound of the Key Beep will
increase or decrease depending on the volume
level setting.
To turn OFF this beep:
Press and hold the
CALL key while turning ON
the radio.
To turn ON this beep:
Turn the radio OFF and ON again.
Choosing a Channel
Your 21-1919 has 22 channels you can use to
talk to others. In order to speak to someone,
each of you must be set to the same channel.
To choose a channel:
Press the
CH/SCAN or keys to increase
or decrease the channel number displayed.
Channel Scan Feature
Your 21-1919 radio has a channel Scan feature
that allows you to easily Scan all 22 channels.
When an active channel is detected, the unit will
pause on that channel until the channel is clear.
Then after a 2 second delay, the unit will
continue scanning. Pressing PTT button while
the Scan is paused on a channel will allow you to
transmit on that channel.
To turn ON channel scanning:
Press and hold either the CH/SCAN or
key. The channel number on the display will
rapidly cycle through the channels.
To turn OFF channel scanning:
Press either the
CH/SCAN or key.
FCC GMRS LICENSE
The 21-1919 radio operates on the General
Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which
require a Federal Communications Commission
license to operate. For licensing information and
application forms, visit the FCC online at:
www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at
1-800-418-3676. If you have any questions you
can contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This product is warranted by RadioShack against
manufacturing defects 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
LIMITED NINETY-DAY WARRANTY
FCC INFORMATION
WARNING! Read this information before using the radio
In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and
Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for
human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy
emitted by FCC regulated transmitters.
Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard
previously set by both U.S. and international standards
bodies. The design of the radio complies with the FCC
guidelines and these international standards.
Never allow children to operate the radio without adult
supervision and the knowledge of the following guidelines.
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate this
radio transmitter to insure safe operation. Please adhere to
the following:
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call
quality, damage the radio, or result in violation of FCC
regulations.
Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged
antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may
result. Please contact your local dealer for a replacement
antenna.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations using
the supplied belt-clip, which typically provides a space of 1
inch from the body.
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements,
Body-worn operations are restricted to the supplied belt-clip.
For hand-held operation, the radio should be held 1 inch from
the user's face. The use of accessories that do not satisfy
these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements and should be avoided.
For more information about RF exposure, please visit the
FCC web site at www.fcc.gov.
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION
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SPECIFICATIONS
Channels 15 GMRS / 7 FRS
Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz
Power Source 3 AAA Alkaline Batteries
(not included)
Output Power 500mW Conducted
Battery Life 25 Hours typical
(5/5/90 duty cycle)
Frequency Chart
Ch. Freq. Ch. Freq.
1 462.5625 12 467.6625
2 462.5875 13 467.6875
3 462.6125 14 467.7125
4 462.6375 15 462.5500
5 462.6625 16 462.5750
6 462.6875 17 462.6000
7 462.7125 18 462.6250
8 467.5625 19 462.6500
9 467.5875 20 462.6750
10 467.6125 21 462.7000
11 467.6375 22 462.7250
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LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR
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DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF
TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
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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 similar
design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts
and products, and products on which a refund is made,
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parts and products may be used in the performance of
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are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty
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product made after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused
by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse,
improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions,
improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or
other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized
Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries;
(d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or
insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation,
set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
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Important : Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by Radioshack could void your authority
to operate this unit. Your radio is set up to transmit a
regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the
law to alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to exceed
those limitations. Any adjustments to your radio must be
made by qualified technicians.
Auto Squelch Feature
The 21-1919 is equipped with an automatic squelch system
which shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due
to terrain conditions or if you have reached your range limit.
Monitor Mode Feature
Your 21-1919 radio allows you to listen for weak signals on
the current channel at the press of a key.
To turn ON monitor mode:
Press and hold the VOL/MON or key.
The rx icon will blink.
To turn OFF monitor mode:
Press the VOL/MON or key. The rx icon will
disappear.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your 21-1919 has a unique circuit designed to dramatically
extend the life of the batteries.
If there is no transmission nor an incoming call within 2
seconds, your radio switches to the Power Save mode.
The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode.