Radio Shack 22 Ch GMRS/FRS Two way radio User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL —
Please read before using this equipment.
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22 Ch GMRS/FRS
Two-way Radio
Antenna PANIC
CHANNEL/
FUNCTION
Display
PTT (Push
to Talk)
Func
(Function)
CALL
DC 6V
EAR/MIC
Wrist Carry Strap Holder
MENU
offÐ
(ON/OFF/VOLUME)

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CONTENTS
A Quick Look at the Display ................................ 7
Powering the Radio ............................................. 8
Using Batteries ................................................. 8
Recharging Ni-CD or Ni-MH Batteries ........... 10
Operation ........................................................... 14
Turning the Radios On/Off and
Adjusting the Volume ..................................... 14
Transmitting ................................................... 14
FRS Frequencies Chart ................................. 15
Selecting a Channel/Selecting Quiet Codes... 16
Quiet Code Chart ........................................... 18
Using Scan/Using Key Lock ........................... 19
Using Key Tone and Vibrate ........................... 20
Using VOX ..................................................... 21
Using APO ..................................................... 22
Using Hi/Lo Transmitter Power ...................... 23
Using Courtesy Tone ...................................... 23
Using a Headset ............................................ 24
Direct Call Operation ......................................... 25
Setting Home ID ............................................. 28
Setting Direct Call .......................................... 29
Call Melody .................................................... 30
Using Panic .................................................... 32
Using the Swivel-Belt Clip .............................. 33
Using an Optional Wrist Strap ........................ 33
Care ................................................................... 34
Service and Repair ............................................ 34
FCC Information ................................................ 35
FCC License Required ................................... 35
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................ 38
Safety Information .......................................... 39
Specifications .................................................... 40
Optional Accessories ......................................... 41

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Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack 22 Ch
GMRS/FRS Two-way Radio. It provides short-
range voice radio communication to let families
and groups keep in touch with each other on
specific reserved channels.
The radio is a lightweight, palm-sized radio you
can use to talk with another person in the
communication range (up to 2 miles using an FRS
frequency and up to 7 miles using a GMRS
frequency) who has a GMRS/FRS radio set to the
same frequency as yours.
Your radio has 22 channels and 38 different quiet
codes, which you can use to talk with another
person who has a GMRS or FRS radio set to the
same frequency as your radio. Your radio also has
auto-squelch, so you will not hear anything on a
channel unless someone is transmitting nearby on
the same channel.
You can connect an optional speaker/microphone
and earphone to the radio (neither supplied but
available at your local RadioShack store).

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Your radio’s display has a backlight that turns on
for about 5 seconds when you press any key
except PTT.
Your radio’s other features include:
•Channel Scan — use to find other GMRS/
FRS users.
•Key Beep — each time you press a key,
except PTT or FUNC, the radio beeps once.
•Vibrate — vibrates for 2 seconds when
receiving a signal if the radio has been idle for
more than 30 seconds.
•Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) —
enables standalone usage and works with a
handsfree accessory.
•Automatic Power Off — the radio
automatically turns off when the radio is idle
for 30, 60 or 90 minutes.
•Hi/Lo Power Selection — select the transmit
power 0.5W or 2W for a GMRS channel.
•Courtesy Tone — at the end of transmission,
the radio (receiver side) sounds a tone to
confirm the end of transmission.

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•Direct Call — in the transmitter you can
select the receiver radio to receive a call. In
the receiver, the radio will receive the call that
is addressed to the radio and display the
transmitter ID number on the display.
•Panic — if you have an emergency situation,
press PANIC and the radio generates an
alarm.
•Phase-Lock Loop (PLL) Controlled
Circuitry — provides accurate and stable
channel selection.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Belt Clip (1)
Owner’s Manual (1)
Quick Start (1)
Radio (1)

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A QUICK LOOK AT
THE DISPLAY
Keypad Lock
Key Beep
Battery
Level
Meter
Signal
Strength
Meter
Transmit
Voice Operated
Transmission (VOX)
Function
Channel Indicator
Scan
Automatic
Power Off
(APO)
CTCSS
Code
Indicator
Vibrate
Courtesy
Tone
500mW
Low Power
MISS ID
Indicator

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POWERING
THE RADIO
USING BATTERIES
Your radio requires four AA
alkaline batteries (not
supplied) or rechargeable
nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) (not
supplied) or nickel-metal
hydride (Ni-MH) batteries (not
supplied) for power. Follow
these steps to power the radio
with alkaline batteries. Ô
1. To turn off the radio,
rotate VOL/OFF clockwise
until it clicks.
2. Pull down the latch on
the battery compartment
cover. Then remove the
cover.
ÔBattery Notes Ô
• Use only fresh
batteries of the
required size
and recommen-
ded type.
• Do not mix old
and new bat-
teries, different
types of bat-
teries (alkaline
or recharge-
able), or
rechargeable
batteries of
different
capacities.
• Dispose of old
batteries
promptly and
properly.
• Do not burn or
bury batteries.
• If you do not
plan to use the
radioforamonth
or more, remove
the batteries.
Batteries can
leak chemicals
thatcandamage
electronic parts.

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3. Set CHARGE ON/OFF
inside the battery
compartment to OFF.o
4. Install four AA batteries
accordingtothepolarity
symbols (+and –)
markedinsidethebattery
compartment.
5. Replace the cover and
push the latch up until it
clicks. Then rotate VOL/
OFF counterclockwise
until it clicks to turn on
the radio.
appears on the display
to indicate how much battery
power remains. When ²
flashes, replace alkaline
batteries or recharge Ni-Cd or
Ni-MH batteries.
oWARNING o
If you use non-
rechargeable
batteries, be
sure to set
CHARGEON/OFF
to OFF. Non-
rechargeable
batteriescange
t
hot and explode
if you try to
recharge them.

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RECHARGING
NI-CD OR NI-MH
BATTERIES
The radio’s DC 6V jack is for
charging Ni-Cd or Ni-MH
batteries. You can recharge
Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries
insidetheradioathomeorin
your vehicle, using a 6V,
1000mA AC or DC adapter
and a size F AdaptaplugTM
connector (not supplied). 
Ô
1. Rotate VOL/OFF fully
clockwise to turn off the
radio.
2. Pull down the latch on
the battery compartment
cover. Then remove the
cover.
3. Set CHARGE ON/OFF to
ON.
 CAUTION 
You must use a
Class 2 power
source that
suppliesregulated
6V DC (Not more
than 6V) and
delivers at least
1000 mA. Its
center tip must be
set to positive and
itsplug mustfitthe
radio’s DC 6V
jack. Using an
adapter that does
not meet these
specifications
could damage the
radio or the
adapter.