Radio Shack 811081530A User's Manual
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1. 53 PM USING THE QUIET FEATURE The quiet feature lets you talk and listen to peo ple who are using other radios set to the same channel and quiet code as your radio This is like having a sub channel within a channel giv ing you greater communication flexibility When you set a quiet code there are 38 to choose from and turn on this feature the radio transmits a tone with your transmission This tone is too low for you to hear but other radios can detect it This prevents radios which are not set to the same channel and quiet code from in terfering with your transmissions or reception Follow these steps to set a quiet code 1 Repeatedly press MODE until QUIET and the previously set quiet code appear and flash 2 Rotate CHANNEL QUIET VOLUME clock wise or counterclockwise until you see the code number 1 38 you want to use QUIET flashes for 5 seconds after you stop rotating CHANNEL QUIET VOLUME then the selected channel number reappears FREQUENCIES Channel TMB Channel serine 1 462 5625 8 467 5625 2 462 5875 9 467 5875 3 462 6125 10 467 6125 4 462 6375 11 467 6375 5 462 6625 12 467 6625 6 462 6875 13 467 6875 7 462 7125 14 467 7125 6 e o OPERATION INSTALLING BATTERIES Your radio uses an optional Ni MH recharge able battery pack RSU No 12016481 avail able through your local RadioShack store or three alkaline AA batteries not s2. DVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion 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 unless otherwise provided by law a correct the de fect 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 purchase price All re placed parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the property 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 pe riod 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 fol low 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 batt
3. MP S 21 1810 fm Page 1 Thursday August 5 1999 2 53 PM SPECIFICATIONS GMANMEIS screena a aA REENE 14 Quiet Codes Standard CTCSS Tones Output Power eceeeeeeeeeseteeeeeeees 500 mW Battery Life Alkaline 22 Hours 2300 mA NiMH 8 Hours 600 mA Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice Limited Ninety Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in mate rial and workmanship under normal use for ninety 90 days from the date of pur chase 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 MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR POSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT 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 WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RE SULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVE NUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN A
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5. d technician using the proper test equipment To be safe and sure e Never open your radio s case e 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 e calling your local RadioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interference the FCC re quires that you stop using the radio 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 interference re ceived including interference that may cause undes ired operation CARING FOR YOUR RADIO To enjoy your radio for a long time e Handle it gently e Keep it away from dust moisture and tempera ture extremes e Clean it with a damp cloth Do not use harsh chemicals Modifying or tampering with the radio s internal com ponents can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the radio s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your radio is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for as sistance MP ZlS A Z Y S 21 1810 fm Page 3 Thursday August 5 1999 2
6. eries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstalla tion This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations Dept W 100 Throckmorton St Suite 600 Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 3 97 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 811081530A 10A98N Printed in China m Owner s Manual Cat No 21 1810 Two Way Family Radio n Water Resistant n Rugged Commercial Quality Design n 14 Channels n 500 mW Output n 38 Quiet Codes n Call Button n No License Required n Clear Communications Up to Several Miles n Automatic Squelch n Audible Page RadioShack welcomes you to the next genera tion of personal communication the Family Radio Service FRS FRS is a new license free two way short range voice radio service that lets families and groups keep in touch with each other on specific reserved channels RadioShack shoe r S 21 1810 fm Page 2 Thursday August 5 1999 2 53 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack Two Way Family Radio is a lightweight palm sized radio that you can carry almost anywhere Use it at shopping malls amusement parks or sports events to contact family and friends or in a neighborhood watch for vital communications You
7. one to sound on all radios tuned to the same O channel and quiet code if used To 1 send a page hold down CALL for up to 5 seconds TX appears When you press CALL the radio sends a signal that automatically turns up the volume on another Cat Rotate to adjust the voice volume channel quiet code and ringer volume For more convenient listening connect an optional speaker microphone with a 3 32 inch mini plug and a 1 8 inch plug to the EAR MIC jacks or an ear phone with a 1 8 inch plug to J the EAR jack Microphone Repeatedly press MODE to switch between channel quiet volume and intelligent call ringer modes See Using the Quiet Feature on Page 6 You can lock the radio s volume at any time by holding down MODE for 2 seconds mC appears and you cannot use CHANNEL QUIET VOLUME to adjust the volume Hold down MODE again for 2 seconds to unlock the volume C disap To turn the radio on or off pears hold down POWER for about 1 second No 21 1810 Two Way Family Radio or other radio that has this feature This Intelligent Call Ringer allows the party on the other end to hear the call tone even if their radio s volume is set to its lowest setting The backlight turns on for 10 seconds whenever you press MODE CALL or POWER or rotate CHANNEL QUIET VOLUME To attach the belt clip slide the belt clip onto the t
8. r radio has 14 channels and 38 different qui et codes If someone else is using the channel you selected and you do not want to hear that person select another channel or use the quiet feature see Using the Quiet Feature on Page 6 You can talk with other FRS radio users whose radios are tuned to the same channel and quiet code as yours Your radio has auto squelch which means you will not hear anything on a channel unless someone is transmitting nearby on the same channel You can turn off auto squelch to hear weaker distant transmissions see Pages 4 and 5 Also the radio has a channel and quiet code lock pin in the battery compartment See illus tration on facing page Removing the pin locks the channel and quiet code settings to avoid ac cidentally changing the settings The supplied hand strap and belt clip let you carry your radio almost anywhere We recommend you record your radio s serial number here The number is on the radio s back panel Serial Number 1998 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation Ea FCC INFORMATION Important Do not open your radio to make any inter nal adjustments Your radio is set up to transmit a reg ulated signal on an assigned frequency It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations Any adjustments to your radio must be made by a qualifie
9. upplied for power Cautions e Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type e Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities Note You need an optional desktop charger Cat No 21 1830 to charge the battery pack before you can use it Follow the directions sup plied with the optional desktop charger to charge the battery pack Be sure the radio is off then remove the belt clip Use a coin or a screwdriver to loosen the screw on the battery compartment cover then slide the cover down and off and install the bat tery pack or batteries as shown a Lock Pin Note If you will not be using the radio for sever al months remove the batteries Y K ae 21 1810 fm Page 4 Thursday August 5 1999 2 53 PM o USING THE RADIO To hear everything on a channel including weak transmissions and radios set to a different quiet code hold down MON monitor RX appears Release MON to turn auto squelch back on To talk hold down PTT push to talk and speak into the micro phone TX appears When you finish speaking release PTT TX disappears Display As you use the radio the battery icon s elements on the display dis appear to show how much power remains When only one element remains recharge the battery pack or replace the batteries You can cause a paging t
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