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10. Weather Mode Indicator: Icon appears steady when weather
mode is active; it flashes when weather alert is active in the FRS
mode.
11. Roger Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when the roger beep
tone is enabled, signifying transmission has been terminated. Icon
disappears when tone is disabled.
12. Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for a
given channel from (01-38).
13. Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Icon appears when dual watch mode
is active.
14. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function
allows hands-free conversation. The icon appears when the VOX
mode is activated.
Powering the transceiver:
The primary power source for Your FRS-1000 base station is the AC wall
adapter. The FRS-1000 is also supplied with a battery back-up, should you
experience loss of household current. The FRS-1000 will automatically switch
to battery back-up when AC power is interrupted. The rechargeable
batteries, Part Number FRSRBAT, are charged in the radio transceiver
using the AC power adapter, which is also supplied with the unit.
Installing the Back-Up Batteries:
The four AA batteries are installed in the compartment at the right rear of
the transceiver; the compartment is fitted with a removable cover. Install
the batteries as follows:
1. Press down with the thumb at the arrow, and slide the battery cover off
the side of the unit.
2. Insert the four AA rechargable batteries, Part Number FRSRBAT,
provided. (Alternate positive ends (+) as shown in battery compartment
layout.) Replace the cover.
