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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-10 (FRS) OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-10 (FRS) Check out our accessories at www.midlandradio.com or click on the images www.midlandradio.com http://www.midlandradio.com Page 1 of 12...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-10 (FRS) TABLE OF CONTENTS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR RADIO FCC Information PREPARATION BATTERIES: Installing Batteries: Low Battery Indicator: Instructions for optional charger QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS: Operating the Radio: Turning the Radio ON or OFF Changing the Channel... -
Page 3: Optional Accessories For Your Radio
UHF FM band for personal communications at no charge. The F-10 uses maximum allowable power for range up to 2 miles. Use for fishing, hunting, picnics, biking, business, or any other activity where communications are needed for convenience or safety. -
Page 4: Preparation
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-10 (FRS) TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR F-10 Due to the band of operation (462/467 MHz) the F-10 provides communications that are virtually free of atmospheric interference (skip) that is common on lower frequency bands. Along with this and an antenna system that is very efficient as compared to other unlicensed radio bands, communications range is surprisingly good. -
Page 5: Quick Use Instructions
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-10 (FRS) QUICK USE INSTRUCTIONS: Install fresh alkaline or fully charged Ni-Cad or Ni-MH batteries. Turn the unit on by turning the ON/OFF/VOLUME control on the top of the radio clockwise until a click is heard. -
Page 6: Turning The Radio On Or Off
ACTIVATING SCAN FUNCTIONS The F-10 has three scan modes. The most popular and most used is the “BUSY” channel scan. This allows the radio to stop on a channel that someone is talking on. When the radio stops on a “Busy”... -
Page 7: Using Call Button
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-10 (FRS) USING CALL BUTTON: Press and release the CALL button. A call signal will be sent for about 2 seconds. Both radios must be on the same channel and the radios must be turned on. -
Page 8: Setting Vox Levels
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-10 (FRS) OPERATING HANDS FREE VOX - VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT To get the most use from the “VOX” feature you must first determine what sensitivity level is needed to activate the “VOX” control. Sensitivity is how loud you have to talk to activate the “VOX”... - Page 9 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-10 (FRS) TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM No Power 1. Check battery installation and/or replace alkaline batteries or recharge rechargeable batteries. DO NOT attempt to charge any type of Alkaline battery in this radio! Cannot Receive 1. Make sure the volume is set high enough.
- Page 10 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-10 (FRS) CARE OF RECHARGEABLE NI-CAD AND NI-MH BATTERIES PLEASE ALWAYS DISPOSE OF BATTERIES PROPERLY Always follow the battery manufacturers recommendations for charging and disposing of Ni-Cad and Ni-MH batteries. General information regarding Ni-Cad/Ni-MH batteries; 1. Occasionally allow the batteries to fully discharge before recharging. Full discharge will be indicated by the low battery indicator coming on during receive operation.
- Page 11 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-10 (FRS) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Frequency range...462/467 MHz Channels...14 Modulation type...….. FM Antenna impedance ...50 Ohm Loudspeaker...8 Ohm 0.5W Microphone...…….electret type Power supply...…...3 AAA Ni-cads or Alkaline (3.6/4.5VDC) RECEIVER Sensitivity at 12dB Sinad...…...0.25µV Selectivity...…...50 dB Squelch range...…...automatic Audio output power...…...0.25W @ 8 Ohm (10% distortion)
- Page 12 OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE F-10 (FRS) If you have a problem, which you believe requires service, please call first and speak with a service technician. Many problems can be remedied over the phone without returning the unit for service. If it ever becomes necessary to return your unit for service: ♦...