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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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Summary of Contents for 21-1826

Page 1: ...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 21 1826 fm Page 1 W...

Page 2: ...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 tran...

Page 3: ...ble 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 s...

Page 4: ...um 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 C...

Page 5: ...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 switc...

Page 6: ...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 leas...

Page 7: ...t 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...

Page 8: ...t 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 m...

Page 9: ...ure 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 w...

Page 10: ...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 rec...

Page 11: ...Cd 7 Hours 300 mAh Operating Temperature 17 6 to 122 F 8 to 50 C Weight with Batteries 5 4 oz 152 g Dimensions without Belt Clip 21 2 41 3 17 16 in 63 110 37 mm Specifications are typical individual u...

Page 12: ...product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any Ra dioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair with...