Audiovox FRS-3000PK Two
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1. tone is enabled signifying transmission has been terminated Icon disappears when tone is disabled Battery Level Indicator Icon indicates the battery charge level Weather Mode Indicator Icon appears steady when weather mode is active it flashes when weather alert is active in the FRS mode Small Segment Display Displays the CTCSS tone option for a given channel from 01 38 Out of Range Indicator Icon will be on steady when received signal strength is normal icon flashes when signal strength becomes weak and intermittant Voice Activated Transmission VOX Indicator This function allows hands free conversation The icon appears when the VOX mode is activated NOTE The Base Station provides a NOAA Weather Alert feature and a battery charge button whereas the Mobile Hand Held Transceiver does not provide these features 8 Powering the transceiver Your FRS 3000PK hand held mobile radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than the supplied rechargeable batteries Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries can be recharged in this transceiver using the Base Station charging feature and the charging Adapter supplied with the unit This will ensure optimum performance for the mobile unit Use of the Base Unit charging feature with other brands of batteries is not recommended as battery charging times will vary Refer to the manufacturer s instruct2. AUDIOVOX FRS Weather Model FRS 3000PK Mobile Rechargeable FRS Transceiver and Desk Top Fixed Base Station Transceiver With NOAA Weather Alert Owner s Manual TE c fa g 2 N A LLL L lec wy Customer Service 2002 Audiovox Electronics Corp Hauppauge NY 11788 1 800 290 6650 A CAUTIONS NEVERATTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BATTERIES AS BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT WHEN RECHARGING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE Ni MH BATTERIES IN THE HAND HELD UNIT USING THE AUDIOVOX CHARGING BASE STATION USE ONLY AUDIOVOX APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES USE OF THE AUDIOVOX BASE STATION CHARGER WITH OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES IS NOT RECOM MENDED AS BATTERY CHARGING TIMES WILL VARY WITH DIFFERENT BRANDS REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGING OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES AVOID PLACING THE FRS 3000PK RADIO TRANSCEIVER AND BASE STA TION FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR IN TEM PERATURES BELOW 4 F 20 C ORABOVE 140 F 60 C KEEP EITHER ANTENNA AT 1 INCH 2 5 cm AWAY FROM YOUR HEAD AND BODY DO NOT USE YOUR FRS 3000PK RADIO TRANSCEIVER OR BASE STATION WITH A DAMAGED ANTENNA PLACE THE RUBBER COVER ON JACKS WHEN NOT IN USE Family Radio Service The Family Radio Service FRS 2 way base fixed station transceiver transmitter and recei
3. CC regulations for use in the United States of America Use in other countries may be prohibited or restricted by local regulation Please check with the local regulating agency be fore using this device outside the United States of America FRS Channel Frequencies 4625625 8 467 5675 4625870 9 4675825 4626125 10 4676125 4 4s 46765 5 4262 12 4676625 6 462 6875 13 4676875 7 4225 47715 aR Weather Channel Frequencies 6 162 550 162 500 162 400 7 162 525 162 475 8 161 650 162 425 9 161 775 162 450 163 275 Canadian Marine 26 Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies in Hz CTCSS Freq Hz CTCSS Freq Hz 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 oF No Tone 27 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY B Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products AUDIOVOX CORPORATION the Company warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof under normal use and conditions be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase such defect s will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product at the Company s option without charge for parts and repair labor To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage e g dated
4. TT Button is pressed Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode When receiving an incoming signal the Transmit Monitor indicator will light green and the received signal strength indicator will display the relative strength of the signal The PTT Button can also be used as a two way call ringer Pressing the button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel The call ring melody will sound on the receiving unit for approximately 3 seconds 14 Up Channel Volume Button 10 12 In the standby mode pressing this button will increment the listening volume When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit s settings Down Channel Volume Button 13 12 In the standby mode pressing this button will decrement the listening volume When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit s settings Mode Button 15 4 This button is used to select the various FRS feature settings such as channel CTCSS code selection VOX mode etc External Speaker SPK Microphone MIC Jack 6 This jack accepts an Audiovox headset microphone connector optional accessory For additional optional equipment and accessories for the FRS 3000PK visit the Audiovox web site at www audiovox com Scan Lock Button 9 11 Press this Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan mode Press and hold the button for more than 1 second to lock or unlock the key pad All b
5. ay result Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of these transceivers The outputs are designed to meet the legal limits set by the FCC Do not use these devices or change the batteries in potentially explo sive atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in an explo sion e Turn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use of radios or cellular telephones Facilities such as hospitals may use equipment that is sensitive to RF energy e Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so Do not place your hand held radio in front of a vehicle s air bag If the air bag deploys it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury 23 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Correction No transmission while pressing the PTT Button Weak or no signal received Unit beeps but will not function when turned on Reception of unwanted signals Weak batteries mobile unit Charge or replace batteries Incorrect battery polarity mobile unit Weak batteries mobile unit Install the batteries following the directions in paragraph Installing the Batteries Charge or replace batteries Channel and privacy code not set the same as target transceiver Adjust the transceiver s Settings to match those settings of the target transceiver Volume level too low PTT Button inadvertently depressed Increase volume lev
6. bill of sale specification of defect s transportation prepaid to the warranty center at the address shown below The Company disclaims liability for communications range of this product This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the Company has suffered or been damaged through alteration improper installation mishan dling misuse neglect accident or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number bar code label s THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER CHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts o
7. ctivated Transmission VOX Indicator This function allows hands free conversation The indicator appears when the VOX mode is activated Model FRS 3000PK Desk Top Base Station Display 8 9 a 2277 2 F A 3 7 5 11 aT 12 5 UU 18 OUTOF 14 2 ECS VN DN RANGE 45 1 Button Key Tone Beep On Off Indicator This icon appears when the beep key tone is on and disappears when tone is not in use 2 Monitor Indicator Icon appears when the Monitor L MON button is pressed and the channel monitor function is activated 7 10 11 13 14 15 Key Lock Indicator Icon appears when keypad is locked This function disables keys such as channel up down and MODE Signal Strength Indicator Icon appears when a signal is being received The icon consists of three bars to indicate the received signal level The icon also represents transmit signal power when transmitting Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System CTCSS Indicator Icon appears when the CTCSS tone function is active Large Segment Display Indicates the FRS channel number in use Scan Indicator This function allows the user to scan a channel and or a tone code every 5 second to search for a valid signal Dual Watch Mode Indicator Icon appears when dual watch mode is active Roger Beep Tone Indicator Icon appears when the roger beep
8. e PTT button momentarily to confirm selection The CTCSS mode can be turned off by selecting the oF icon as the setting NOTE To communicate with other FRS units they must be switched to the same channel and CTCSS subcode To communicate with other FRS units that do not have subcodes switch your unit to the same channel with the subcode set to oF The CTCSS subcodes do not prevent others from hearing your transmission This will only allow you to ignore all traffic on a given channel not using the same subcode VOX Selection Mode This option enables you to have hands free conversation Your voice or nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button To set radio for VOX operation From FRS standby mode press the MODE button three times until Uo appears with the VOX icon flashing on the display Press the Up or Down button to select VOX On if oF appears flash ing and the 1 5 VOX level sensitivity Momentarily press the PTT button to confirm the VOX selection The VOX icon will appear steady on the LCD display VOX can be turned off by selecting oF as the setting 17 Dual Watch Mode This feature allows you to monitor two channels at the same time While in dual watch mode the unit will continuously monitor both the primary and dual watch channel Received signals will be played for 5 seconds then the unit will resume scanning the two channels Pressing the PTT button during a receiv
9. e level between 1 and 7 by the small number in the icon Monitor Display Backlight Button 2 10 This button is used to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting Check activity by pressing the Monitor M Button longer than 2 seconds the icon will apppear on the display and you will hear static if frequency is clear Do not transmit if you hear conversation Hold down the Monitor Button again longer than 2 seconds and the icon will disapppear from the display The monitor function will temporarily bypass the squelch setting and play all signals on a given channel This feature is useful when communicating with other parties at extreme range By pressing the monitor button momentarily the LCD backlight is turned on accompanied by a beep tone the LCD backlight will turn off automatically in about 5 seconds or when the monitor button is pressed momentarily once again Push To Talk PTT Button 4 3 Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver that is set to the same channel and privacy code setting as yours Hold the transceiver approximately 1 to 2 inches from your face as you speak into the built in microphone 12 14 After you have finished speaking release the PTT Button to allow reception of incoming signals It is not possible to transmit and receive at the same time The Transmit Monitor LED at the upper inside right corner of the LCD Panel 7 6 will light red while the P
10. ears when the Monitor M button is pressed and the channel monitor function is activated 3 Key Lock Indicator Icon appears when the keypad is locked This function disables keys such as channel up down and MODE 4 Signal Strength Indicator Icon appears when a signal is being received The icon consists of five bars to indicate the received signal level 5 Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System CTCSS Indicator Indicator appears when the CTCSS tone function is active 6 Large Segment Display Indicates the FRS channel number in use 7 Scan Indicator This function allows the user to scan a channel every 0 5 second to search for a valid signal 8 RogerBeep Tone On Off Indicator This icon appears when the Roger Beep tone is on and disappears when tone is not in use 9 Battery Level Indicator Icon indicates the battery charge level 6 10 Caller Identification ID Indicator This indication appears when you select a caller identification code between 1 and 10 ID selection operates in conjunction with the small segment display and can also be used to identify a calling party in the monitor mode 11 Small Segment Display Displays the CTCSS tone option in the channel from 01 38 12 Out of Range Indicator Icon will be on steady when received signal strength is normal icon flashes when signal strength becomes weak and intermittant 13 Dual Watch Mode Indicator Indicator appears when dual watch mode is active 14 Voice A
11. ed transmission will set the unit to transmit on the same channel Pressing the PTT button when no signal is received will set the unit to transmit on the primary channel To set the Dual Watch Mode From FRS standby mode press the MODE button 4 times dc ap pears on the display with the flashing DW icon If the dual watch mode is off the oF icon will also appear flashing To enable the dual watch mode press the Up or Down button the dual watch channel number will flash and start to increment up or down as the Up or Down button is pressed Press the PTT button to confirm selection of the dual watch channel The display will now alternate between the primary channel and the dual watch channel just selected Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released This tone alerts the receiving party that the trans mission has been terminated intentionally To enable and disable the Roger Beep tone From FRS standby mode press the MODE Button 5 times until rb appears on the display with the flashing Roger Beep icon J and On oroF Press the Up or Down Button to select the tone on or off as desired When enabled the tone icon J appears steady on the display Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection 18 Key Tone This feature allows the transceiver to sound a confirmation tone whenever the following keys are pressed Monitor M Button Up Dow
12. el Release PTT Button Excessive radio interference on a particular channel Obstruction of radio signal Batteries extremely discharged mobile unit CTCSS privacy mode not on Change to a different channel Avoid operating in or near large buildings or vehicles Charge or replace batteries Turn on the CTCSS privacy mode and set code number to match the setting of the target transceiver Interference from electronic devices such as computers or TVs 24 Tum the devices off or move farther away from them Technical Specifications General Frequency Range Channel Spacing Privacy Codes Dimensions W x D x H Mobile Unit Base Unit Power Supply Power Source Mobile Unit Operating Time Base Unit Receiver Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power Modulation Distortion Transmitter RF Output Power Maximum Deviation Modulation Distortion Refer to Frequency Charts 12 5 kHz 38 for each main channel 2 10in x1 10in x3 86in 53 4 mm x 28 0 mm x 98 0 mm 6 3in x4T7in x2 15in 160mm x 120 mm x 55mm Alkaline Batteries AAA 4 6 VDC Ni MH rechargeable AAA 4 4 8 VDC 650 mAh 30 hours Alkaline Batteries 5 5 90 ratio based on alkaline batteries AC Wall Adapter supplied Input 120 VAC Output 9 0 VDC 500 mA 2 119 dBm gt 03 Watt maximum 8 Ohm 5 1 kHz 60 0 5 Watt maximum lt 2 5 kHz 596 1 kHz 7096 25 This transceiver complies with F
13. ether with a flashing number or oF between 01 and 03 and an appropriate call ring 19 Press the Up or Down Button to preview and hear the 3 available call melodies Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection Refer to the PTT button 4 to transmit ring signal Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals While scanning you can transmit and receive When a signal is received the scan is interrupted and will return to scan mode 5 seconds after reception is terminated NOTE While the scan function is active the MODE button will be inoperative The scan mode will reduce the overall battery life since the battery save function is overridden To enable the channel scan mode From FRS standby mode momentarily press the SCAN Button SCAN will appear on the LCD display The radio will display each channel 1 14 in order as the scan mode operates to find an active main channel If the unit doesn t find any signals and you want to transmit press the PTT switch to return to home channel operation The transceiver will automatically resume scanning approximately 5 seconds after the communication is completed If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode press the SCAN button momentarily and the unit will return to normal operation SCAN icon will disappear from the LCD display Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accide
14. fresh batteries If the batteries are not replaced the icon will appear and an audio tone will sound to warn the user that the batteries must be replaced NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 The FRS 3000PK 14 channels are shared on a take turns basis This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels A common code of ethics courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected 25 2 The FRS 3000PK has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field To avoid interference it is recommended that you do not use the units closer than 5 feet apart 3 For best transmission results always keep your mouth about 2 3 inches from the microphone 12 14 and speak slowly in a normal voice 4 To increase battery life in the hand held transceiver avoid features such as Scan and Dual Watch These features will reduce operating time considerably Warning Remove the batteries from the hand held transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods This will eliminate the possibility of chemi cals leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver Avoid exposing the transceivers to water or extremes of temperature Do not use these devices in or near a mining facility which uses re motely triggered explosives or in areas labeled Blasting Area Prema ture or accidental detonation m
15. humb 2 Then cover at 3 Insert four AAA batteries press down on bottom to open Then positive end toward battery cover at remove cover from the bottom begining at arrow and slide unit left side and alternating cover down positive terminals as shown The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the FRS 3000Pk mobile transceiver 1 2 Do not mix old and new batteries The use of alkaline type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable batteries If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries Old or leaking batteries can cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty 11 Base Station Transceiver Charging Setup For the Mobile Transceiver When the mobile transceiver is equipped with rechargeable NiMH batteries supplied they may be charged using the base station setup as follows 1 Position the hand held transceiver in the base station cradle as shown 2 Connect the charging adapter plug to the DC 9V jack at the rear of the base station transceiver 3 Plug the other end of the charging adapter into a 120 VAC outlet 4 On the base station momentarily press the CHG button the H indicator lights red indicating the mobile transceiver batteries are being charged 5 To terminate battery charge momentarily press the CHG button again the H indica
16. ill enter the weather standby mode The NOAA weather icon will appear on the display accompanied by background noise From the Weather band standby mode press the MODE button once so the channel number flashes Press the Up 12 button briefly to move to the next higher weather channel number Press the Down 12 button briefly to move to the next lower weather channel number 21 Momentarily press the PTT button to confirm weather channel selec tion To exit the Weather mode press and hold the MODE button for at least 2 seconds Weather Alert Mode When the unit is in the weather standby mode FRS if a weather alert signal is received the unit will generate a warning tone The unit will then revert to the previously selected weather channel for monitoring purposes To access the weather alert function From Weather Band standby mode press the MODE button twice to access the weather alert function the weather alert icon and AL On or oF appear flashing on the display Press the Up or Down button briefly to select weather alert On or oF as desired NOTE When On is selected and the PTT button is pressed to confirm the weather alert mode the alert icon will blink on and off at 5 second intervals indicating the weather alert mode is active and is monitoring one of 10 weather channels Mobile Transceiver Battery Alert When the battery icon mea blinks on the LCD panel recharge unit or install
17. ions for charging other brands of batteries Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1 Radio Transceivers 2 FRS 3000PK Mobile and Fixed Base Station 2 Owner s Manual 1 128 6416 3 Batteries 4 Rechargeable NiMH P N F30BATT 4 AC Wall Adapter RDG 4109500 P N F30ADP Batteries There are three methods of powering the FRS 3000PK Mobile Transceiver 1 Alkaline Batteries WARNING Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries 2 Audiovox Rechargeable Ni MH Batteries Rechargeable NiMH batteries Desk Top Base Station Transceiver and Wall Charging Adapter included as part of the FRS 3000PK Use only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries and Desk Top Base Station charger when charging batteries internal to the Mobile Transceiver 3 Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries Use of the Base Station Desk Top charging feature with other brands of recharge able batteries is not recommended as battery charging times will vary with different brands of batteries Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for charging other brands of batteries The battery charge indicator icon displays the battery charge level in the mobile transceiver When the AC adapter is connected to the base station transceiver it s indicator icon will always indicate a full charge A full charge of batteries in the mobile unit is indicated by the battery icon as shown below Full Battery three segments are illuminated Low Battery o
18. l Speaker SPK Micro phone MIC Jacks 14 Liquid Crystal Display LCD 15 Combination Transmit Indi 16 cator Red Receive and Moni tor Indicator Green SCAN Lock Button Up Channel Volume Button Built in Speaker Built in Microphone Down Channel Volume Button Power On Off Control MODE Button Battery Charging Contacts Model FRS 3000PK Base Unit Controls and Indicators wo 00 VIN FRS Mobile Unit Battery Charge Contacts Built in Speaker Push To Talk PTT Button MODE Button Antenna Retractable Liquid Crystal Display LCD DC 9V Charger Input Jack Combination Transmit Indi cator Red Receive and Moni tor Indicator Green 9 10 11 12 13 14 Power On Off and Function Set Button LCD Backlight Monitor MON Button SCAN Lock Button Up Down Channel Volume Buttons FRS Unit Battery CHG On Off Switch Built in Microphone Model FRS 3000 Mobile Transceiver Display 8 J wae L 10 ie Dc oe 2 3 RAT RK mM 5 UU UD gus N N Qu A N 1 D N Deso OUTOF 13 LESEN DW VOX RANGE 14 1 Button Key Tone Beep On Off Indicator This icon appears when the beep key tone is on and disappears when tone is not in use 1 Beep Tone Indicator Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected icon disappears when tone is off 2 Monitor Indicator Icon app
19. n Buttons MODE Button or the SCAN Button To turn the key tones on or off From FRS standby mode press the MODE Button six times until bP the Bell A icon and On or oF flash on the LCD display Press the Up or Down Button to toggle the key tone feature On or Off Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection When the key tone feature is on the Bell icon appears steady on the display and the beep tones sound in response to button activation Caller Identification ID Select The caller ID function allows you to assign an ID code between 1 and 10 this code accompanies your transmission whenever you call another party and will appear at the receiving unit provided it has caller ID capability To select a caller ID code for your unit From FRS standby mode press the MODE button 7 times Id ap pears together with a flashing ID and number or oF indication If oF appears press the Up or Down Button to select the desired caller identification code for your unit between 1 and 10 Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection Now your caller ID number will accompany each transmission and will appear on the receiving unit if so equipped and vice versa Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides 3 user selectable call ringer melodies to alert you to an incoming call To select your favorite call ringer melody From FRS standby mode press the MODE button 8 times C will appear on the display tog
20. ne segment is illuminated Approximately 10 12 hours are required to fully charge the batteries in the mobile transceiver The red H LED charging indicator 8 on the base station transceiver will light whenever the batteries are charging If the charging indicator flashes on off when the CHG button is pressed it is likely no batteries are installed in the mobile unit You must set the CHG button off when using any batteries other than the ones provided for the mobile transceiver Failure to do this may cause damage to the batteries resulting in personal injury and or damage to either or both units Caution The charging adapter is intended for use with the supplied rechargeable Ni MH batteries Part Number F30BATT Do not attempt to recharge any other type batteries Installing the Batteries in the Mobile Transceiver Battery installation in the Mobile Transceiver is made more convenient when the carry clip is removed To do this release the spring latch securing the clip to radio and slide the clip downward and away from the radio body 10 Next press down with the thumb at the embossed arrow on the battery compartment cover and slide the battery cover down and off the radio Insert four AAA batteries alternate positive ends toward the bottom of the transceiver starting left to right SPRING LATCH COVER ARROW CARRY CLIP e TEELE POSITIVE BATTERY N TERMINALS COVER urm Naw ae A 1 Using t
21. ntal channel change to the preferred settings ofthe unit The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE and SCAN Buttons To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu From FRS standby mode press and hold the Scan Button for over 2 20 seconds to Lock the Auto Key function the im icon appears on the display The Power PTT Up Down and Monitor Buttons are not effected To unlock the Auto Key function press and hold the SCAN button for at least 2 seconds the icon disappears from the display NOTE Ifthe unit is turned off while Key Lock is on the Key Lock mode will still be in effect when the unit is turned on again Out of Range Indication The FRS 3000PK provides an Out of Range indication when reception is no longer intelligible or too weak to be discernible When this condition occurs the OUT OF RANGE message and fR icon appears on the display reminding you that you are outside the 2 mile range of the unit or that signal reception is being obstructed by native or man made objects Base Station Weather Band Operation Weather Channel Selection The weather channel selection feature of the Desk Top Base Station Trans ceiver provides access to 10 channels within the weather band 7 NOAA channels and 3 Canadian marine channels To enter the radio weather channel mode proceed as follows From the FRS standby mode press and hold the MODE button for at least 2 seconds a melody will sound and the unit w
22. ossible on these 14 channels Before transmitting on the selected channel press the Monitor M Button 2 10 to check the activity on that channel If there is activity on the selected channel change to another channel that is clear To change the channel From FRS standby mode press the MODE button 15 4 until the channel number flashes Press the Up Button 10 12 briefly to move to the next higher main channel number Press the Down Button 13 12 briefly to move to the next lower main channel number CTCSS Mode Sub Channel Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System CTCSS provides 38 Sub Fre quencies This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones 01 38 within a main channel and enables you to communicate with another party on the same main channel using the same subcode This filters out unwanted transmissions without the same coded squelch tone There 16 are 38 CTCSS Sub channels for each main channel A different subcode may be selected for each of the 14 channels To change the CTCSS Sub channel From FRS standby mode press the MODE Button twice a flashing oF or sub channel number is displayed together with the flashing CTC icon If oF is displayed press the Up or Down button to enable the CTCSS mode the CTC icon will also flash on the display with the flashing sub channel number Then press the Up or Down button to select the desired sub channel for use Press th
23. r the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state AUDIOVOX CORPORATION 150 MARCUS BLVD HAUPPAUGE NEW YORK 11788 1 800 290 6650 128 5385A 2002 Audiovox Electronics Corp Hauppauge NY 11788 Printed in China 128 6416 28
24. tor will extinguish MOBILE TRANSCEIVER CHARGING ADAPTER EQUIPPED WITH PLUG RECHARGEABLE 2 Cb BATTERIES CHARGING H LED INDICATOR AC WALL CHARGING ADAPTER MODEL RGD 4109500 P N F30ADP DESK TOP BASE STATION INPUT 120 VAC WITH CHARGING FEATURE OUTPUT 9 VDC FRS 3000PK OPERATIONAL MODES WEATHER MODE SELECT NOTE The Mode Control features for both the Mobile hand held trans ceiver and the fixed base station transceiver are the same except the base station also has a Weather Station Alert NOAA capability plus it can charge the Mobile transceiver batteries when this unit is so equipped In the following discussions the base station transceiver controls etc are highlighted with an asterisk Controls Power On Off 14 9 Button Press and hold the power on off button for at HANDSET BASE STATION MODE CHANNEL SELECT CTCSS SELECT VOX SELECT DUAL ROGER BEEP BUTTON BEEP ID SELECT CALL SELECT least 2 seconds You will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on To turn the unit off press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds Adjusting the Volume With either transceiver powered on press 13 the respective Up Channel Volume button to increase volume and the Down Channel Volume button W to decrease volume The display will indicate the current volum
25. uttons will be active in the lock mode except MODE and SCAN When the keypad is locked the icon will display in the top left corner Operating Modes and Features FRS Operation From the FRS standby mode press and hold the button for 2 seconds to turn on power Press the MODE button so the Channel number flashes Select the desired channel with the Up 10 12 and Down 13 12 Buttons When receiving a call the monitor section of the Transmit Monitor LED lights green and the signal strength meter consisting of a 5 bar graph is displayed and indicates incoming received sig nal strength from minimum a single bar to maximum five bars 15 Press and hold the PTT button 4 3 to transmit then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly The Transmit Monitor LED lights red Release the PTT Button 4 3 to receive Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same The CTC icon will be displayed on the LCD panel if the CTCSS tone frequency function is enabled Channel Selection In order to communicate with other FRS units both transmitting and re ceiving party must be on the same frequency The FRS 3000PK has 14 FRS channels frequencies 1 14 indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel Channels 1 7 are shared GMRS FRS channels channels 8 14 are FRS only Communication with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is p
26. ver and hand held radio havd been designed for family and friends to keep in touch without the need for a license This fixed mobile combination provides safety and convenience indoors and outdoors for two way radio operation between home base and the mobile FRS unit and operates on Family Radio Service designated frequencies The FCC has established the license free short range two way radio service for family and individual recreational use The optimal range for this 2 way radio combination is approximately 2 miles in open areas less in areas with buildings dense foliage and mountains Model FRS 3000PK Mobile and Base Station Transceivers The mobile hand held transceiver when equipped with NiMH rechargable batteries can be recharged when placed in the fixed base station trans ceiver cradle which also acts as a desk top charger BASE STATION MOBILE WALL ADAPTER RETRACTABLE TRANSCEIVER OUTPUT PLUG ANTENNA ANTENNA 9 VDC g BASE STATION INPUT JACK DC 9V FIXED BASE AC WALL ADAPTER STATION 120 VAC TO 9 VDC P N F30ADP MOBILE HAND HELD RECHARGABLE TRANSCEIVER TRANSCEIVER Model FRS 3000PK Mobile Transceiver Controls and Indicators a Battery Door 9 Monitor Backlight Button 10 Detachable Carry Clip 11 Push To Talk PTT Button 12 Antenna 13 Externa
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