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Audiovox FR-230 Owner's Manual

Audiovox two way family radio owner's manual
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Rev NC Released on 4-21-99.
Rev A 4/22/99 Changed Phone # to 1-800-645-4994
Rev B 4/27/99 1st production-Changed bat save time
to 5 sec
Rev C 5/11/99 2nd production-Added audio button
conformation tones, monitor lock, corrected LCD to
LED, added Family radio service to dwgs, changed
turn on from instant to 2 sec button press. Added low
bat on call, up, down and powersave, corrected
callout 9,10 on p6.
Rev D 5/27/99 3rd production-removed batt low
indicator from all functions except low batt condition,
added dim verticle bar flash on pwr save, beep tones
on function button press.
Owner's Manual
Model FR-230
Two Way Family Radio
Customer Service
1-800-645-4994

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  • Page 1 Rev D 5/27/99 3rd production-removed batt low indicator from all functions except low batt condition, added dim verticle bar flash on pwr save, beep tones on function button press. Owner’s Manual Model FR-230 Two Way Family Radio Customer Service 1-800-645-4994...
  • Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION OF THE FR-230 (FAMILY RADIO) It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way family radios available. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR-230 (FAMILY RADIO) READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY...
  • Page 3 It is skillfully constructed to give you reliable communications for many different applications. The FR-230 is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall.
  • Page 4 PERFORMANCE Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with other transciever(s) in a flat open area with no trees or buildings obstructing its signal. Range may be up to two miles under such conditions. Obstacles such as buildings, trees or mountains will tend to reduce the transceiver’s effective range.

  • Page 5: Function And Location Of The Controls

    FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS...
  • Page 6 Antenna: Rotate counterclockwise when transceiver is in use Microphone / Charger Jack: For use with an external micro phone / PTT button and optional battery charger. Speaker Jack: For use with an Audiovox approved headset accessory only. Transmit Indicator: Illuminates while transmitting Low Battery Indicator: Illuminates when the battery level is low.
  • Page 7 LED DISPLAY AND OPERATION The FR-230 is equipped with an LED display to indicate its settings and functions. Pressing the P (Push-to-Talk), monitor, function select or call buttons, will illuminate the display. The dis- play will remain lit for 5 seconds after any of these buttons is pressed.

  • Page 8: Battery Installation

    BATTERY SAVER MODE Your FR-230 has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of its batteries. After five seconds of inactivity, the FR-230 will switch to battery saver mode. While in battery saver mode, the transceiver will remain ready to receive any incoming transmissions.

  • Page 9: Low Battery Alert

    USING YOUR FR-230 Turning the Transceiver on Pressing the power button for 2 seconds will activate the unit. The speaker will play a conformation beep tone to confirm the transceiver’s activation. To turn the unit off, simply press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. The unit will confirm its shutdown with another beep tone.

  • Page 10: Call Signals

    Holding the up or down buttons will rapidly, advance through the channels. Call Signals When the call button is pressed, the FR-230 will transmit a three-second ringing sound to other transceiver’s tuned to the same channel. This feature can be used to signal other parties that voice communication is desired.

  • Page 11: Monitor Function

    To Transmit 1. Set the desired channel. 2. Press and hold the P (Push-to-Talk) button while speaking slowly and clearly in a normal voice, approximately 2 to 3 inches from the microphone. 3. The transmit indicator will illuminate while transmitting. 4.
  • Page 12 WARNING Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods. This will eliminate the possibility of battery acid leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver. Avoid exposing the unit to water or extremes of temperature. Do not use this device in or near a mining facility, which uses remotely triggered explosives or in areas labeled “Blasting Area”.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS* Channels: Output Power: Battery Life Alkaline: Power Source: 6.0V DC These specifications are subject to change without notice. They represent typical values, individual units may vary. Channel Frequencies: Channel 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 500 mW ERP 30 - 35 Hours Channel 467.5625...

  • Page 14: 90-Day Limited Warranty

    90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Family Radio 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...

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