Radio Shack Mobile/Marine 14-Channel FRS Radio User manual

Owner’s Manual Please read before using this equipment.
14-Channel FRS Radio
Mobile/Marine Use
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ˆ Contents
Features ................................................................. 3
FCC Statement ................................................ 4
Mounting the Microphone Holder ..................... 6
Mounting the Radio .......................................... 7
Vehicle Mounting ...................................... 8
Boat/RV Mounting ..................................... 9
Operation ............................................................. 10
Listening Safely .............................................. 12
Traffic Safety ........................................... 13
Selecting a Channel ....................................... 13
FRS Frequencies .................................... 14
Using the Quiet Feature ................................. 15
Quiet Codes ............................................ 16
Care ...................................................................... 17
Replacing the Fuse ........................................ 17
Specifications ...................................................... 19
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Features
ˆ Features
RadioShack welcomes you to the next generation of
personal communication — the Family Radio Service
(FRS). FRS is a new license-free, two-way, short-
range voice radio service that lets families and groups
keep in touch with each other on specific reserved
channels. Your 14-Channel FRS Radio is sealed in-
side the antenna’s water-resistant, magnetic-mount
base for maximum range. All controls are located on
the microphone for added convenience. Because of
its convenient, compact size, you can mount it in a
vehicle for mobile use, or on a boat for marine use.
Efficient External Antenna — significantly improves
range for car-to-car use providing ranges up to 3
miles.
500 mW — provides the maximum transmit power al-
lowed for a mobile FRS, with 14 channels and 38 qui-
et codes.
Temperature Stabilized — operates normally even
in extreme temperatures (–4 °F to 122 °F or –20 °C to
50 °C).
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Handheld Microphone — lets you control all radio
functions and includes a backlit display.
Headset Jack — allows use of an external headset
for hands-free operation.
Versatile Antenna Mount — lets you attach the an-
tenna base to a non-metallic surface for marine or
camper use.
PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) Controlled Circuitry —
provides accurate and stable channel selection.
Quiet Codes (Continuous Tone Control Squelch
System) — reduces interference from other systems
in the area that are operating on the same frequency.
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B
digital device as specified in Part 15 of
FCC Rules
.
These limits provide reasonable protection against ra-
dio and TV interference in a residential area. Howev-
er, your equipment might cause TV or radio
interference even when it is operating properly. To
determine whether your radio is causing the interfer-
ence, turn it off. If the interference goes away, your
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radio is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference
by:
• reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna
• increasing the distance between the equipment
and the radio or TV
• moving your radio away from the receiver
• contacting your local RadioShack store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC re-
quires that you stop using the radio.
Important: Do not open your radio to make any inter-
nal adjustments. Your radio is set up to transmit a
regulated signal on one of fourteen assigned frequen-
cies. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings
inside. Adjustments or alterations to the radio must be
made by a qualified technician using the proper test
equipment.
• Never open your radio’s case.
• Never change or replace any radio components.
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MOUNTING THE MICROPHONE
HOLDER
Caution: Do not mount the radio’s microphone holder
where it could damage or interfere with the operation
of any passive restraint safety device (an airbag or
seat belt).
1. Using the holder as a template, mark the posi-
tions for the screw holes.
2. At each marked position, drill a hole slightly
smaller than the mounting screws.
Caution: Be careful not to drill into anything
behind the mounting surface.
3. Mount the holder using the supplied machine
screws, spring washers, plain washers, and nuts.
Microphone
Holder
Washers
Screws
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Notes:
• If you cannot reach the area behind the
mounting surface to attach the nuts to the
machine screws, use the two supplied 1/8inch
(3 mm) self-tapping screws and plain washers.
• You can attach the microphone holder using
the supplied double-sided mounting tape.
Caution: If you use double-sided tape to attach
the microphone holder, select a location that is
not exposed to high temperatures.
MOUNTING THE RADIO
For the best reception, place the antenna’s magnetic
mount base as high as possible on top of your vehi-
cle, or boat, in a vertical position and away from any
source of electrical noise.
Note: Choose a non-metallic surface when using
screws to mount the base.
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Vehicle Mounting
Cautions:
• To reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle’s
finish, read the vehicle manufacturer’s recom-
mendations fully before you use a magnetically–
mounted antenna.
• Be sure the base and contact area are dry before
you place the magnetically mounted antenna on
the car surface.
• Condensation trapped beneath the magnetic
base can discolor the vehicle’s finish. We recom-
mend that you occasionally remove the magnetic
base from the vehicle by tilting the antenna’s
base on its edge. Do not drag it across the vehi-
cle’s surface, as this may scratch the vehicle’s
finish. Use a soft cloth to wipe away any conden-
sation that has formed under the base, then
replace the base.
• New paint must cure for a period of time before
you can place equipment such as a magnetically-
mounted antenna on the finish. Check with the
vehicle’s manufacturer or whoever painted the
vehicle for their recommendations.
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Insert the 12V DC cigarette-lighter plug into the vehi-
cle’s cigarette-lighter socket. Place the microphone
on the microphone holder.
Boat/RV Mounting
1. Push from the bottom of the antenna to remove
the rubber plugs from the two screw holes on the
side of the antenna.
2. Using the antenna’s base as a template, mark
the position for the mounting screw holes on the
mounting surface.
3. At each marked position, drill a hole slightly
smaller than the supplied mounting screws.
Screw Holes
Rubber
Plugs
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4. Mount the antenna base to the mounting surface
using the supplied bolts, spring washers, plain
washers, and nuts.
Note: If you cannot reach the area behind the
mounting surface to attach the nut on the bolts,
use the supplied self-tapping screws and plain
washers to secure the base unit.
5. Insert the 12V DC cigarette-lighter plug into the
cigarette-lighter socket.
6. Place the microphone on the microphone holder.
ˆ Operation
OFF6VOL — Rotate to turn your radio on and off and
adjust its volume.
PTT (Push to Talk) — To transmit, hold down until
appears, then speak into the microphone. Release
PTT when you finish.
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