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CONTENTS

Introduction ............................................................................................. 3

Package Contents ............................................................................... 5

A Quick Look at the Display ................................................................... 6
Powering the Radio ................................................................................ 6

Using Batteries .................................................................................... 6
Recharging Ni-Cd or Ni-Mh Batteries .................................................. 8

Operation .............................................................................................. 10

Turning the Radio On/Off and Adjusting the Volume ........................ 10
Transmitting ....................................................................................... 10
Selecting a Channel .......................................................................... 10
FRS Frequencies Chart .................................................................... 11
Selecting Quiet Codes ...................................................................... 12
Quiet Code Chart .............................................................................. 13
Using Scan ........................................................................................ 14
Using Key Lock ................................................................................. 14
Using Key Tone ................................................................................. 14
Using VOX ........................................................................................ 15
Using APO ........................................................................................ 15
Using Hi/Lo Transmitter Power ......................................................... 16
Using Courtesy Tone ......................................................................... 16
Using a Headset ................................................................................ 17

Direct Call Operation ............................................................................ 17

Setting Home ID ................................................................................ 20
Setting Direct Call ............................................................................. 20
Call Melody ....................................................................................... 21
Using the Swivel Belt Clip ................................................................. 21
Using an Optional Wrist Strap ........................................................... 22

Care ...................................................................................................... 22
Service and Repair ............................................................................... 22
FCC Information ................................................................................... 23

FCC License Required ...................................................................... 23
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................... 25

Safety Information ................................................................................ 26

Summary of Contents for 21-1902

Page 1: ...d Adaptaplug are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation IMPORTANT If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph go to the box on that page with the corresponding icon for pertinent information o War...

Page 2: ...ies Chart 11 Selecting Quiet Codes 12 Quiet Code Chart 13 Using Scan 14 Using Key Lock 14 Using Key Tone 14 Using VOX 15 Using APO 15 Using Hi Lo Transmitter Power 16 Using Courtesy Tone 16 Using a He...

Page 3: ...with another person who has a GMRS FRS radio set to the same frequency as your radios Your radios have 22 channels and 38 different quiet codes Your radios also have auto squelch so you will not hear...

Page 4: ...amount of time before the radio automatically turns itself off when it is idle 30 60 or 90 minutes Hi Lo Power Selection select 0 5W or 1 0W transmit power for a GMRS channel Courtesy Tone at the end...

Page 5: ...ase lock Loop PLL Controlled Circuitry provides accurate and stable channel selection PACKAGE CONTENTS Radios 2 Dual Charger Rechargeable NiMH Batteries 8 9V 500 mA AC Adapter Owner s Manual 1 Belt Cl...

Page 6: ...or four AAA alkaline batteries not supplied for power Battery Notes Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly Do not burn or bury batteries Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom...

Page 7: ...ymbols and marked inside 5 Replace the cover and push the latch up until it clicks Turn on the radio by rotating off counterclockwise until it clicks Battery Notes Continued Do not mix old and new bat...

Page 8: ...rger or Optional AC or DC Adapter 1 To turn off the radio rotate off clockwise until it clicks IMPORTANT The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel cadmium Ni Cd battery indicates Rad...

Page 9: ...radio s DC 6V jack Then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet or vehicle s power source Otherwise to use the supplied dual charger simply place the radios in the charger 7 When charging is comple...

Page 10: ...takes about 10 hours to fully charge rechargeable batteries using the supplied dual charger It takes about 2 hours to fully charge rechargeable batteries using an optional AC or DC adapter or quick ch...

Page 11: ...RS Interstitial 5 6 462 6875 FRS 6 GMRS Interstitial 6 7 462 7125 FRS 7 GMRS Interstitial 7 8 467 5625 FRS 8 9 467 5875 FRS 9 10 467 6125 FRS 10 11 467 6375 FRS 11 12 467 6625 FRS 12 13 467 6875 FRS 1...

Page 12: ...et code there are 38 codes to choose from and turn on this feature you can communicate with anyone who has a radio set to the same channel and quiet code To select the desired quiet code hold down FUN...

Page 13: ...1 136 5 3 74 4 22 141 3 4 77 0 23 146 2 5 79 7 24 151 4 6 82 5 25 156 7 7 85 4 26 162 2 8 88 5 27 167 9 9 91 5 28 173 8 10 94 8 29 179 9 11 97 4 30 186 2 12 100 0 31 192 8 13 103 5 32 203 5 14 107 2 3...

Page 14: ...ble disable Vox press PTT when Vox level is 1 4 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 press MENU to activate the Me...

Page 15: ...received for 30 60 or 90 minutes To turn APO Automatic Power Off on off continually press MENU key until APO and 30 60 90 or OFF appears Press or to select the desired amount of time or OFF If you se...

Page 16: ...not press any key within 20 seconds after entering this mode the radio exits the Menu without saving any changes USING COURTESY TONE You can set your radio so the person you are communicating with wi...

Page 17: ...to call and the receiver radio only receives the Direct Call data you select The Direct Call data communication is based on the same Channel and CTCSS code setting You cannot establish communication i...

Page 18: ...Call transmission is completed both radios Transmitter and Receiver will change their CTCSS code setting to Private code for 15 seconds It is used to avoid interruption from original Channel and CTCSS...

Page 19: ...ceiver after a Direct Call is received its LCD display continues showing the received ID number and MISS ID Missed ID flashes until you press any key except FUNC Also the radio generates a beep to rem...

Page 20: ...at you want to call The radio s receiver only receives the Call when the Direct Call data is matched with it s Home ID You can select Direct Call number 1 16 or Group Call 1 Hold down CALL until the C...

Page 21: ...adio you are calling also hears the melody specific to that caller ID The melody and corresponding IDs are shown in the following table USING THE SWIVEL BELT CLIP To attach the belt clip insert the cl...

Page 22: ...f your radio is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance To locate your nearest RadioShack use the store locator feature on RadioShack s website www radioshack...

Page 23: ...ent Fee Type Code PAZR to the FCC To obtain the necessary forms contact the FCC at Federal Communications Commission Wireless Bureau Applications P O Box 358130 Pittsburgh PA 15251 5130 1 888 CALLFCC...

Page 24: ...give your call sign at the end of every communication exchange or once every 15 minutes during a continuous communication The Personal Radio Steering Group PRSG is the national user advocacy organizat...

Page 25: ...d in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipme...

Page 26: ...ge 462 5500 467 7125MHz Channels 22 RF Output Power Hi power 1 0W ERP Lo power 0 5W ERP Power Supply 6 0V DC 4 x AAA Batteries Battery Life About 16 hours using alkaline batteries CAUTION To maintain...

Page 27: ...WD 3 93 2 3 1 3 inches 100 59 35 mm Weight 100 grams Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Cig...

Page 28: ...ou In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the Ra dioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless...

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