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Dual-Bay FAST Charger
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22-Channel GMRS/FRS Two-Way Radio
1. Pull down the latch on the battery compartment cover. Then remove the cover.
2. SetCHARGE ON/OFF to ON if you use rechargeable batteries or to OFF,ifyouuse
non-rechargeable batteries. Install the batteries according to the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
3. Replace the cover and push the latch up until it clicks.
appears on the display to indicate the amount of battery power remaining .
When flashes, replace alkaline batteries or recharge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries.
USING AC POWER/
VEHICLE BATTERY POWER
You can chargethe radio’s batteries using a standard 6V
AC-DC adapter, or charge the radio’s batteries and
power the radio using a 6V DC-DC adapter (neither
supplied) using the DC 6V jack on the bottom of the
radio. Both are available at your local RadioShack store.
1. Turn off each radio by rotating VOL/OFF clockwise
until it clicks.
2. Pull down the latch on the battery compartment
cover. Then remove the cover.
3. Set CHARGE ON/OFF to ON.
4. Install the batteries according to the polarity
symbols (+and –) marked inside.
5. Replace the cover and push the latch up until it
clicks. Turn on each radio by rotating VOL/OFF
clockwise until it clicks.
Using Keylock
To lock or unlock the keypad, hold down FUNC and press PTT to lock or unlock the
keys. appears when the keys are locked. When the keypad is locked, you can
still transmit (press PTT),sendacall(pressCALL) or temporarily enable/disable
Vox (press PTT when Vox level is 1–4).
PTT
1. Hold down PTT to talk.
2. Release PTT to receive.
If you hold down PTT for about two-minutes, the radio
automatically stops transmitting to save power.
Using a Headset
You can make or answer calls with
handsfree convenience using an
optional headset with a 3/32-inch
plug (not supplied, available at
your local RadioShack store).
To connect a headset, insert the
headset’s plug into the EAR/MIC
jack on the bottom of the radio.
VOLUME/OFF
Rotate VOLUME/OFF counterclockwise to turn the
radio on or off and adjust the volume. Rotate
VOLUME/OFF clockwisetoturntheradiooff.
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Press (Up) or (Down) to select a channel, quiet
code, or use scan.
Thank you for purchasing a pair of RadioShack 22-
Channel GMRS/FRS Two-Way Radios. Your
lightweight, palm-sized radios have 22 channels
and 38 different quiet codes, and have auto-
squelch so you will not hear anything on a channel
unless someone is transmitting nearby on that
channel. Your radios transmit and receive on
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) and Family
Radio Service (FRS) frequencies. See your
Owner’s Manual for licensing information.
ÔBattery Notes Ô
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
• Do not burn or bury batteries.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and
recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types
of batteries (standard, alkaline, or
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.
• If you do not plan to use the radio for a month or
more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
You can power each radio with four
AAA Ni-MH batteries (supplied), or
four AAA Ni-Cd batteries (not
supplied), or four AAA alkaline
batteries (not supplied). Batteries are
available at your local RadioShack
store or online at
www.radioshack.com.Youcan
recharge Ni-MH batteries while they
areintheradiousingthesupplied
dual charger. It takes about 10 hours
for Ni-MH batteries to charge.
oWARNING o
If you use non-rechargeable batteries, be sure to
set CHARGE ON/OFF to OFF. Non-rechargeable
batteries can get hot and explode if you try to
recharge them.
!IMPORTANT !
Do not open your radio to make any internal
adjustments. 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
made to your radio must be made by a
qualified technician using the proper test
equipment. Never open your radio's case.
Never change or replace anything in your
radio except the batteries.
Selecting Quiet Codes
There are 38 codes to choose from. See your Owner’s
Manual for a listing of the Quiet Codes.
To select the desired quiet code, hold down FUNC.FUNC
appears on the display. Repeatedly press or hold or
until you see the code number you want to use.
To turn off the quiet code feature, hold down FUNC and
repeatedly press or hold or at the same time
until the quiet code number disappears.
USING KEY TONE
You can set the radio so it sounds a tone when you press any key except PTT or
FUNC.
To turn on the key tone feature, hold down MENU for about 2 seconds. appears
and ON/OFF flashes. ON appears when the key tone is on and OFF appears when
it is off. Press (Up) or (Down) to turn the key tone on or off.
Press PTT to store the displayed setting.
RESETTING THE RADIO
If the radio’s display locks up or the radio does not work properly after you turn it on,
turn it off and then on again. If this does not correct the problem, remove the
batteries, wait about ten minutes, then reinstall them.
Headset with Mic
Alkaline Batteries
Cigarette-
Lighter
Adapter
Using Scan
Hold down or to scan up or down to find the desired channel and quiet code.
The radio automatically scans through the channels and pauses on each active
channel. While scanning, press or to change the scanning direction. Press
PTT to stop scanning
Using VOX
Voxoperationallowsyoutotransmitavoicemessage
without pressing any key. To activate Vox, continuosly
press MENU until VOX appears. Press or to select
the desired sensitivity level (1– 4), select OFF to turn
Vox off. Press PTT to store the setting. When you do not
press any key after about 20 seconds, while in the
Menu, the radio exits the Menu without saving your
settings.
OPERATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
RPT
Using a Wrist Strap
You can attach an optional wrist strap or pager chain (not supplied, available at
your local RadioShack store) to the hole on the back of the radio.
USING COURTESY TONE
You can set the radio so the person you are communicating with will hear a tone
when you finish transmitting.
To turn on the courtesy tone feature, hold down MENU for about 2 seconds. Then
release MENU. Then repeatedly press MENU until appears and ON/OFF flashes.
ON appears when the courtesy tone is on and OFF appears whenit is off. Press
(Up) or (Down) to turn the key tone on or off.
Press PTT to store the displayed setting.
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NiMH Batteries (8) 9V 500 mA
AC Adapter
Belt Clip
Owner’s Manual (1)
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