3 Channel Personal FRS Radio RadioShack welcomes you to the next generation of personal com-
munication the Family Radio Service (FRS). FRS is a new license-
free, two-way, short-range voice radio service that !ets families and groups keep in touch with each other on specific reserved channels. Your RadioShack 3 Channel Personal FRS Radio is a lightweight, paim-sized radio that you can carry almost everywhere and use to talk with another person who has a FRS radio set to the same fre-
quency as your radio (462.5625 MHz, FRS Channel 1, 462.5875 MHz, FRS Channel 2, or 467.5625 MHz, FRS Channel 8). Your radio has auto-squelch, which means you will not hear any-
thing on a channel unless someone is transmitting nearby on the same channel. You can turn off auto-squelch to hear weaker, more distant transmissions. Other features include:
3 Channels selectable with CH switch located on the back of the radio
~90 mW ERP RF Output provides clear communication for up to vo miles Low Battery Warning Tone lets you know when the batteries need to be replaced before it's too late PREPARATION Installing Batteries Your radio requires 4 AAA batteries (not supplied). For the best pe formance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline bat-
teries. You can also use RadioShack rechargeable Ni-Cd b i and recharge them using an optional charger. Cautions:
+ Use only fresh batteries of the required sizg ded type.
+ Do not mix old and new batteries, different typ@& of batteries
{alkaline or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. Follow these steps to install batteries:
1. Rotate Volume Switch fully clockwise until the radio clicks to turn off the radio. 2. To remove the battery compartment cover, press the raised dots on the cover and slide it down. 3. Install the batteries according to the polarity symbols (+ and ) marked inside. 4. Replace the cover, When the batteries weaken, the red indicator flashes, a tone sounds, the radio will not transmit or receive, and an error tone sounds whenever you press PTT or CALL. Replace the batteries. Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
(R) RadioShack. www.radioshack.com OWNERS MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Caution: If you do not plan to use the radio for a month or longer, re-
move the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. important: This radio can use Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries. At the end of a Ni-Cd battery's useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste man-
agement authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area or call 1-800-822-
8837. Some options that might be available are: municipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs. Selecting a Channel Slide CH at the back of the radio to 1, 2, or 8 to select the channel your radio transmits on. OPERATION PTT (Push To Talk) press to transmit. The radio beeps once and the red indicat lights. Speak into the micr e%hen release PTT at the end Volume Switch ro-
tate to turn the radio on and off and adjust the volume.
(Monitor) howgdowgmo hear ev-
on a chan-
n even weak transmissions. Re-
lease MON to turn auto-squelch back CALL hold down to send a page to other FRS radios set to the same channel. The radio rings. After you hold down CALL for about 6 sec-
onds, the ring stops. Attaching the Belt Clip To attach the supplied belt clip, slide the belt clip onto the tab at the back of the radio until it clicks. Then slide the clip over your belt. To remove the clip, pull upon the middle tab of the clip and slide the clip down. Using an Optional Safety Chain To use an optional safety chain (available at your local RadioShack store), clip the chain to the bar behind Volume Switch. CARE AND MAINTENANCE To enjoy your radio for a long time:
+ Keep the radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. 2000 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved, RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used hy Tandy Corporation.
+ Use and store the radio only in normal temperature environ- To be safe:
ments.
+ Never open your radio's case.
+ Handle the radio gently and carefully. Do not drop it.
+ Never change or replace anything in your radio except the bat-
+ Keep the radio away from dust and dirt. teries.
* Wipe the radio with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking Your radio might cause TV or radio interference even when it is op-
new. erating properly. To determine whether your radio is causing the in-
terference, turn it off. If the interference goes away, your radio is Modifying or tampering with the radios internal components can causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by:
cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your radio is not performing as it * moving your radio away from the receiver -~
should, take it to your focal RadioShack store for assistance.
* calling your local RadioShack store for help FCC Information If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you Important: Do not open your radio to make any internal adjust- stop using the radio. ments. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on one of three assigned frequencies. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations. Any adjust-
ments to your radio must be made by a qualified technician using the proper test equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any in-
terference received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation. SPECIFICATIONS sannels 31,2 and 8 462.5625, 462.5875, or 467.5625 MHz
... 300 mW ERP
.. 6 VDC (4 AAA Alkaline) Battery Life a one MD cece cceccanenscessanenseavesasnaeeneeneenaeans 22 hours (alkaline) Operation Temperature ve 0 oo ccc rere erenenenee 4 through 122 F (-20 through 50 C) 3916 x 23/16 x 11s inch (90 x 55 x 28 mm)
.- 2.8 0z (79 g) F@QUGNCY oo... cscsscssstcses cscs esseeeeeesnsassscstssssnsreseescensscensaceee Output Power Power Supply Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subjay ind improvement without notice, Limited Ninetysl Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-
ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-
owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTASILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES. CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL-
ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-
SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR-
RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-
VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita-
tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. :
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-
less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and jabor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period. This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility: (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (i) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
> This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state, RadioShack Customer Retations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102 We Service What We Self RadioShack 21-1856 A Division of Tandy Corporation / _ 0500 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Printed in China