Radio Shack 21-1826 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Cat. No. 21-1826/28/29
Personal
Two-Way
Radio
•Clear Communications
Up to a Mile
•2 Channel Selection
•Paging Feature
•Automatic Squelch
•Power Indicator
•Retractable Antenna
•Modulation Limiter
•License-Free
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INTRODUCTION
RadioShack welcomes you to the
next generation of personal commu-
nication — the Family Radio Ser-
vice (FRS). FRS is a new license-
free, two-way, short-range voice ra-
dio service that lets families and
groups keep in touch with each oth-
er on specific reserved channels.
Your RadioShack Personal Two-
Way Radio is a lightweight, palm-
sized radio that you can carry al-
most anywhere and use to talk with
another person who has an FRS ra-
dio set to the same frequency as
your radio (462.5625 MHz, FRS
Channel 1, or 467.5625 MHz, FRS
Channel 8).
Your radio has
auto-squelch
, which
means you will not hear anything on
a channel unless someone is trans-
mitting nearby on the same chan-
nel. You can use the MON (monitor)
key to temporarily turn off auto-
squelch and hear weaker, distant
transmissions.
The built-in modulation limiter circuit
automatically adjusts the radio for a
wide variety of voice levels to en-
sure a clear transmission.
© 1999 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark
used by Tandy Corporation.
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING
BATTERIES
Your radio requires four AAA batter-
ies (not supplied) for power. For the
best performance and longest life,
we recommend RadioShack alka-
line batteries. You can also use Ra-
dioShack rechargeable batteries
and recharge them using an option-
al charger.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and recom-
mended type.
• Do not mix old and new batter-
ies, different types of batteries
(standard, alkaline, or re-
chargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of different capaci-
ties.
1. Rotate the dial above POWER
fully clockwise until the radio
clicks to turn it off.
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2. To remove the battery com-
partment cover, press the
raised dots on the cover and
slide it down.
3. Install the batteries, according
to the polarity symbols (+ and
–) inside.
4. Replace the cover, then rein-
sert the belt clip (if desired).
The radio’s range decreases as bat-
tery power decreases. To ensure
maximum range, keep fresh batter-
ies in the radio.
When the batteries weaken, a tone
sounds for about 5 seconds, the ra-
dio will not transmit or receive, and
an error tone sounds whenever you
press PTT, MON, or CALL. Replace
the batteries.
Warning: Dispose of old batteries
promptly and properly. Do not burn
or bury them.
Caution: If you do not plan to use
the radio for a week, remove the
batteries. Batteries can leak chemi-
cals that can destroy electronic
parts.
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SELECTING A
CHANNEL
1. Remove the battery compart-
ment cover.
2.
To set the radio to transmit on
Channel 1
, use a pointed
object (such as a straightened
paper clip) to slide the switch
inside the battery compart-
ment to CH 1.
To set the radio to transmit on
Channel 8
, use a pointed
object (such as a straightened
paper clip) to slide the switch
inside the battery compart-
ment to CH 8.
3. Replace the battery compart-
ment cover.
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OPERATION
On/Off/Volume — rotate to turn the
radio on and off and adjust the vol-
ume. Warbling tones sound when
you turn the radio on.
Antenna — extend when receiving
and transmitting.
CALL — hold down to page anoth-
er radio tuned to the same frequen-
cy. The radio rings. Hold down CALL
for about 6 seconds. The ring stops.
POWER — lights when the radio is
on.
MON (monitor) — press to hear ev-
erything happening on a channel,
including weak transmissions. Re-
lease to turn auto-squelch back on.
PTT (push to talk) — press to trans-
mit. Speak into the microphone,
then release at the end of your mes-
sage.
MIC — microphone
MIC
On/Off/
Volume
Control
Antenna
PTT
MON
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ATTACHING THE
BELT CLIP
Slide the belt clip onto the tab at the
back of the radio until it clicks. Then
slide the clip over your belt. To re-
move the clip, pull up on the middle
tab of the clip and slide the clip
down.
ATTACHING AN
OPTIONAL SAFETY
CHAIN
To use an optional safety chain
(available at your local RadioShack
store), clip the chain to the bar be-
hind the On/Off/Volume control.
Attach
Optional
Safety Chain
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CARE
To enjoy your Personal Two-Way
Radio for a long time:
• Keep the radio dry. If it gets
wet, wipe it dry immediately.
• Use and store the radio only in
normal temperature environ-
ments.
• Handle the radio gently and
carefully. Don’t drop it.
• Keep the radio away from dust
and dirt.
• Wipe the radio with a damp
cloth occasionally to keep it
looking new.
Modifying or tampering with the ra-
dio’s internal components can
cause a malfunction and might in-
validate the radio’s warranty and
void your FCC authorization to use
it. If your radio is not performing as
it should, take it to your local Ra-
dioShack store for assistance.
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FCC NOTICE
Important: Do not open your radio
to make any internal adjustments.
Your radio is set to transmit a regu-
lated signal on an assigned fre-
quency. It is against the law to alter
or adjust the settings inside the ra-
dio to exceed those limitations. Any
adjustments made to your radio
must be made by a qualified techni-
cian using the proper test equip-
ment.
To be safe and sure:
• Never open your radio’s case.
• Never change or replace any-
thing in your radio except the
batteries.
Your radio might cause TV or radio
interference even when it is operat-
ing properly. To determine whether
your radio is causing the interfer-
ence, turn it off. If the interference
goes away, your radio is causing it.
Try to eliminate the interference by:
• moving your radio away from
the receiver
• calling your local RadioShack
store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interfer-
ence, the FCC requires that you
stop using the radio.
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Using your radio as described in this
manual exposes you to RF energy
well below the FCC’s recommended
limits. This device complies with
Part 15 of the
FCC Rules
. Operation
is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference
received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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