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Summary of Contents for frs 300

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Page 2: ...ols 1 Speaker jack 8 button 2 Microphone jack 9 Microphone 3 on off volume 10 call button 4 PTT button 11 scan button 5 MON button 12 light button 6 LCD 13 lock button 7 button 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 7 11 12 13 ...

Page 3: ... volume levels Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume level or discontinue use Always make sure the radio is turned off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory jack Do not operate the radio in hazardous environments Explosion or fire may result Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasti...

Page 4: ... the Radio On 6 Adjusting the Volume 6 Choosing a Channel 7 Scan Mode 7 Monitor Mode 8 Talking on Your Radio 8 Locking In Your Selection 9 Call Tone Transmission 9 Silent Keypad 10 LCD Backlight 10 External Microphone and Speaker Optional 10 Troubleshooting 11 Specifications 12 Appendix FCC Part 95 Subpart B A 1 Contents ...

Page 5: ...iends or in a neighborhood watch for vital communications This compact state of the art device is equipped with the following features 14 Preprogrammed Channels Up to 2 mile range LCD Display Tone Alert for incoming calls Channel Scan Keypad Lock 50 hours of operation Low Battery Level Indicator LCD Backlit Silent Keypad External Speaker and Microphone Capable Range may vary depending on environme...

Page 6: ...t clip with hardware You will need to purchase three 3 AA ALKALINE batteries in order to operate the unit If any of these items are missing or damaged contact the Uniden Parts Department at 800 554 3988 M F 7 00 AM 5 00 PM CST Included in Your Package FRS Unit Belt clip and screws ...

Page 7: ... battery cover clip then remove the battery cover 3 Insert three 3 AA ALKALINE batteries according to the polarity symbols on the inside of the battery compartment 4 Align the battery cover tabs with the FRS300 tab holes then replace the cover Battery Installation Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid damage to the unit Tab holes ...

Page 8: ... Replace the batteries immediately to continue using the radio Because you will most likely use your radio when you are out and about the unit comes equipped with a belt clip to fasten the unit to your belt pocket or purse To remove the belt clip turn the screws counterclockwise To attach the belt clip 1 Insert the belt clip screws into the slot on the belt clip 2 Align the screws with the holes o...

Page 9: ... counterclockwise to turn the unit off Adjusting the Volume 1 Press the MON button to hear background noise The BUSY icon and icon appear 2 Turn the on off volume control clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume When you turn on your FRS300 the LCD backlight remains lit for 5 seconds Using Your Radio You may need to adjust the volume again when audio is heard fr...

Page 10: ...to indicate that a new channel has been selected Scan Mode Your radio also allows you to scan for activity from other transmitting radios To use the Scan feature 1 Press the scan button to begin scanning channels The LCD will indicate that you are in scan mode If a signal is present the radio will stop on the active channel It will remain on the channel until the transmission ends After 2 seconds ...

Page 11: ...oise if the channel is clear Don t transmit if you hear conversation 2 To turn the Monitor Mode off press the MON button again Talking on Your Radio To talk to others using the radio 1 Determine your communicating channel with the other members of your party refer to Choosing a Channel on page 7 2 Press and hold the PTT button and speak into the microphone The following LCD screen appears 3 When y...

Page 12: ...play indicating the buttons are locked 2 Press and hold the lock button again for two seconds to unlock the buttons Or turn the radio off and then on again to unlock the buttons Call Tone Transmission If you want to contact someone in your party press the call button CALL and the transmit icon appear on the LCD for 2 seconds Anyone on the same channel will be alerted with your Call Tone The call o...

Page 13: ...ins LCD Backlight The LCD display can be illuminated to assist your viewing Press the light button to turn on the display backlight The light goes off automatically after 5 seconds External Microphone and Speaker Optional Available as an optional accessory Use only an original Uniden speaker microphone Use of any other speaker microphone may void your warranty To purchase your external accessory c...

Page 14: ...ncrete structures heavy foliage and use in buildings and in vehicles will decrease the range Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission Wearing the radio close to the body such as in pocket or on a belt will decrease range Change the location of radio Heavy static or Radios are too close Radios must be at least 5 feet interference apart Increase your distance Radios are too far apart Ob...

Page 15: ...atteries Transmit Power Out 500m W Battery Life 50 Hours typ 5 5 90 duty cycle Description Channel Frequency Channel Frequency Channel Frequency 1 462 5625 6 462 6875 11 467 6375 2 462 5875 7 462 7125 12 467 6625 3 462 6125 8 467 5625 13 467 6875 4 462 6375 9 467 5875 14 467 7125 5 462 6625 10 467 6125 Channel Frequency Chart MHz ...

Page 16: ... FCC or any foreign government you are subject to its rules Appendix FRS Radio Rules FCC Part 95 Subpart B 3 Aboard any vessel or aircraft registered in the United States with the permission of the captain that is within or over any area of the world where radio services are regulated by the FCC or upon or over international waters 4 Aboard any unregistered vessel or aircraft owned or operated by ...

Page 17: ... or to continue communications with a particular FRS unit If the tone is audible more than 300 Hertz it must last no longer than 15 seconds at one time If the tone is subaudible 300 Hertz or less it may be transmitted continuously only while you are talking c You must not use an FRS unit in connection with any activity which is against federal state or local law d You must at all times and on all ...

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