Audiovox FR-1420 Owner's Manual

Audiovox FR-1420 Owner's Manual

Audiovox corporation two-way family radio owner's manual

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  • Page 1 14 CHANNEL FRS CALL Customer Service 1-800-290-6650...
  • Page 2 FEATURES our FR-1420 Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you can carry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give you reli- able communications for many different applications. The FR-1420 is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall.
  • Page 3: Fcc Warning

    If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset accessory, use only the Audiovox supplied belt clip for this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting.
  • Page 4 FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS 14 CHANNEL FRS CALL...
  • Page 5 9. Down Button ( ): Press this button to decrease the volume or channel setting. 10. Built-In Microphone 11. Snap-On Faceplate 12. Speaker Jack: For use with an Audiovox approved headset ac- cessory only. 13. Antenna...
  • Page 6: Lcd Display And Operation

    LCD DISPLAY AND OPERATION 1. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel to search for a valid signal. 2. Dual Watch Indicator: Icon appears when dual watch mode is active. Icon disappears when the function is disabled. 3.
  • Page 7: Battery Installation

    7. Busy Indicator: During signal reception or while in the monitor mode, this indication appears on the display, together with the RX lightning indication. 8. Call Indicator: This icon appears, together with the right lightning symbol, when the CALL button is pressed to indicate initiation of a call transmission.
  • Page 8 our FR-1420 requires four “AAA” cells. Alkaline batteries will provide the best performance from your transceiver. CAUTION: Incorrect battery installation can damage the unit. Never attempt to charge alkaline batteries with the optional battery charger. 1.Lift and rotate belt clip counterclockwise (CCW) to the right to access battery cover.
  • Page 9: Battery Saver Mode

    CHANGING SNAP-ON FACE PLATE (CONTINUED) Pull out the face plate from the body of the transceiver using the groove located at the bottom of the speaker grill. Insert another face plate into the unit and install the two screws in the upper side of the tray in the battery compartment.
  • Page 10 Call Button (8) When the call button is pressed, the FR-1420 will transmit a 3-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. The call icon ( ) appears on the LED display while the call tone sounds.
  • Page 11 FUNCTIONS Channel Scanning Press the Function (F) button two times until the SC icon flashes. Press the Up ( ) button to enable the Scan function in the upward channel direction. Press the Down ( ) button to enable the Scan function in the downward channel direction.
  • Page 12 2. LE-03 (or 01-05), or dE-03 (or 01-05) will be displayed. If dE is displayed, press the Function (F) button and LE--- (level) will be displayed. 3. Press the Up or Down button to select from 1 to 5 voice sensitivity levels, with 1 being the most sensitive and 5 being the least sensitive.
  • Page 13 Key Lock This feature prevents accidental change of unit settings. While enabled, Key Lock allows only the PTT button to operate. To enable Key Lock, press the Function (F) button for more than 2 seconds until Key Lock icon ( ) appears.
  • Page 14 WARNING n 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. n Avoid exposing the unit to water or extremes of temperature. n Do not use this device in or near a mining facility, which uses remotely triggered explosives or in areas labeled “Blasting Area”.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS* Channels: Battery Life Alkaline: Power Source: Receiver 1.Sensitivity 2.Max. audio output @ 10% THD 3.Max. S/N ratio @ 1mV RF input 4.Squelch Sensitivity Threshold 7.Adjacent Channel Selectivity Transmitter 1.Maximum Effective Radiated Power 2.Audio Distortion 7.Hum and Noise * These specifications are subject to change without notice. They represent typical values, individual units may vary.
  • Page 16: 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 within 90 days from the...

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