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Cat. No. 21-1840

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Personal FM

Radio

14 Channels

Call Button

Automatic Squelch

Monitor

Headset Jack for Handsfree Com-

munication

Transmit/Battery Indicator

21-1840.fm  Page 1  Thursday, August 5, 1999  3:15 PM

Summary of Contents for 21-1840

Page 1: ...ase read before using this equipment Personal FM Radio n 14 Channels n Call Button n Automatic Squelch n Monitor n Headset Jack for Handsfree Com munication n Transmit Battery Indicator 21 1840 fm Page 1 Thursday August 5 1999 3 15 PM ...

Page 2: ...earby on the same channel But you can turn off auto squelch to hear weaker distant transmissions see Page 11 Also if you do not transmit for over 30 seconds the radio automatically switches to a power save mode and returns to full power when it receives a transmis sion or you press any key We recommend you record your radio s serial number here The number is on the radio s back panel Serial Number...

Page 3: ...store You can also use rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries such as Cat No 23 325 and recharge them in the radio us ing an optional AC adapter such as Cat No 273 1663 Follow these steps to install batteries 1 Turn the radio off remove the screw from the belt clip then slide off the battery compartment cover ALKALINE Ni Cd 21 1840 fm Page 3 Thursday August 5 1999 3 15 PM ...

Page 4: ...nt 4 Replace the cover Caution Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard alkaline or recharge able or rechargeable batteries of different capaci ties The radio s range decreases as the battery power decreases To ensure maximum range keep fresh batteries in the radio When the TX LO BATT Transmit Low Battery indi cator flashes when you are not holding down PTT or pressin...

Page 5: ...an AC adapter that supplies 6 volts DC and delivers at least 700 mA Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the ra dio s CHRG jack The recommended adapter meets these specifications Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the radio or the adapter 1 Attach the adapter s 3 4 mm outer diameter 1 3 mm inner diameter barrel plug to the adapter and set ...

Page 6: ...e charging takes about 15 hours When charging is complete unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect it from the CHRG jack SETTING THE QUIET CODE AND CHANNEL Use the 4 digit DIP switches inside the battery com partment to set the quiet code and channel The left 21 1840 fm Page 6 Thursday August 5 1999 3 15 PM ...

Page 7: ...ls the channel Note You can only communicate with another radio which uses the same channel and Quiet code as your radio QUIET Code Frequency Hz Dip Switch Setting without QUIET 0000 12 100 0 0001 13 103 5 0010 14 107 2 0011 21 1840 fm Page 7 Thursday August 5 1999 3 15 PM ...

Page 8: ... 0010 20 131 8 0011 21 136 5 0100 22 141 3 0101 23 146 2 0110 24 151 4 0111 25 156 7 1000 26 162 2 1001 Channel Frequency MHz Dip Switch Setting 1 462 5625 0000 1 462 5625 0001 QUIET Code Frequency Hz Dip Switch Setting 21 1840 fm Page 8 Thursday August 5 1999 3 15 PM ...

Page 9: ... 0101 6 462 6875 0110 7 462 7125 0111 8 467 5625 1000 9 467 5875 1001 10 467 6125 1010 11 467 6375 1011 12 467 6625 1100 13 467 6875 1101 14 467 7125 1110 14 467 7125 1111 Channel Frequency MHz Dip Switch Setting 21 1840 fm Page 9 Thursday August 5 1999 3 15 PM ...

Page 10: ...ou turn it on To talk hold down the headset s PTT push to talk button Speak into the microphone when the TX LO BATT indicator lights When you finish speaking re lease PTT The TX LO BATT indicator lights when you transmit and flashes when the battery is low 21 1840 fm Page 10 Thursday August 5 1999 3 15 PM ...

Page 11: ...FCC does not allow you to send a continuous tone for more than 15 seconds at a time on FRS frequencies Do not hold down CALL for longer than 15 seconds For hands free operation connect the supplied headset s 3 32 inch mini plug and 1 8 inch plug to the receiver s MIC SPK jacks Set VOX to HI for normal conditions or LO if you are in a noisy environment The radio automatically transmits when you spe...

Page 12: ...adio gently and carefully Don t drop it 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 radio s internal components can cause a malfunction and inval idate its warranty If your radio is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance 21 1840 fm Page 12 Thursday August 5 199...

Page 13: ...Never open your radio s case Never change or replace anything in your radio except the batteries Your radio might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To determine whether your radio is causing the interference turn it off If the interference goes away your radio is causing it Try to eliminate the interference by Moving your radio away from the receiver Calling your lo...

Page 14: ...rence re ceived including interference that may cause undes ired operation Modifying or tampering with the radio s internal com ponents can cause a malfunction and might invali date the radio s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your radio is not per forming as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance 21 1840 fm Page 14 Thursday August 5 1999 3 15 PM ...

Page 15: ...perature Range C F Weight with Batteries lbs kg Dimensions HWD 13 16 23 8 315 16 in 100 65 30 mm Number Size and Type of Batteries 3 AA Battery Life Alkaline 24 Hours 2500 mAh Ni Cd 11 Hours 600 mAh External Jack Microphone Impedance Speaker Impedance 21 1840 fm Page 15 Thursday August 5 1999 3 15 PM ...

Page 16: ...may not apply to you 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 otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purc...

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