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Radio Shack 21-1812 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Cat. No. 21-1812
Two-Way
Personal Radio
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No License Required!
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Quiet Code Feature
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Resistant for Sport Use
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300 mW Output Power
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14 Channels
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Backlit Display
Water and Shock
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Call Button
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Auto Squelch
Built-In Charger

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  • Page 1 21-1812.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:06 PM Owner’s Manual Cat. No. 21-1812 Two-Way Personal Radio No License Required! 14 Channels Quiet Code Feature Backlit Display Water and Shock Resistant for Sport Use 300 mW Output Power Call Button...
  • Page 2 21-1812.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:06 PM INTRODUCTION RadioShack welcomes you to the next gen- eration of personal communication Family Radio Service (FRS). FRS is a new license-free, two-way, short-range voice ra- dio service that lets families and groups keep in touch with each other on specific reserved channels.

  • Page 3: Installing Batteries

    21-1812.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:06 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES Your radio uses three AA batteries (not supplied) for power. We recommend alka- line batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-552. You can also use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (Cat. No. 23-125 or 23-149).

  • Page 4: Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

    21-1812.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:06 PM Warning: Never set CHRG you use non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them. 3. Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) inside the compartment.
  • Page 5 21-1812.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:06 PM Warning: Do not connect either adapter to the radio if non-rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are installed is set to , or if you are unsure CHRG of the switch’s position. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them.

  • Page 6: Connecting An Ac Adapter

    21-1812.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:06 PM Connecting an AC Adapter You can charge the radio from a standard AC outlet using an optional AC adapter (such as Cat. No. 273-1665). Warning: Do not use an AC adapter’s po-...
  • Page 7 21-1812.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:06 PM 2. Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard AC outlet. The CHARGE indicator lights. Connecting a DC Adapter You can charge the radio from your vehi- cle’s cigarette-lighter socket using an op- tional DC adapter, such as Cat.
  • Page 8 21-1812.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:06 PM • To protect your vehicle’s electrical sys- tem, always plug the adapter into the radio before you plug it into your vehi- cle’s cigarette-lighter socket. Always unplug the adapter from the vehi- cle’s cigarette-lighter socket before...

  • Page 9: Attaching The Belt Clip

    21-1812.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:06 PM ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP Use the supplied belt clip to take your radio along when you are on the go. Use a coin or screw- driver to screw the belt clip to the radio,...

  • Page 10: Operation

    21-1812.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:06 PM OPERATION VOL/OFF CALL QUIET CHANNEL LIGHT/LOCK CONTROLS — turns on or off the radio and ad- VOL/OFF justs the volume. — To talk, hold down this button and wait about 1 second, then speak into the microphone.

  • Page 11: Display And Indicators

    21-1812.fm Page 11 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:06 PM (Up) and (Down) CHANNEL raise and lower the channel number. — lights the display for 5 sec- LIGHT/LOCK onds and locks CHANNEL , and to prevent acci- CALL LIGHT QUIET dental operation. (It does not affect...

  • Page 12: Using Quiet Codes

    21-1812.fm Page 12 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:06 PM USING QUIET CODES This radio uses quiet (CTCSS) codes to screen out unwanted conversations, even if someone is transmitting nearby on the same channel. When a quiet code is set, the radio sends it every time pressed and only responds to signals that have the same code.

  • Page 13: Auto-Squelch

    21-1812.fm Page 13 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:06 PM AUTO-SQUELCH Your radio has auto-squelch, which means you won’t hear anything on a channel un- less someone is transmitting nearby on the same channel. To turn off auto-squelch (so you can hear weaker, distant transmis- sions), hold down (monitor).
  • Page 14 21-1812.fm Page 14 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:06 PM • Never change or replace anything in your radio except the batteries. Your radio might cause TV or radio inter- ference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your radio is caus- ing the interference, turn it off.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    21-1812.fm Page 15 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:06 PM SPECIFICATIONS Output Power ... 300 mW ERP Battery Life (Alkaline) ... 120 Hours (at Standby) Battery Power: Alkaline ... 4.5 VDC Ni-Cd ... 3.6 VDC Frequencies: Frequency Frequency Channel Channel (MHz) 462.5625...
  • Page 16 21-1812.fm Page 16 Thursday, August 5, 1999 3:06 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufactur- ing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchi- sees and dealers.

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