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21-1936
18-mile GMRS/FRS
installing batteries
2-way radios with charger
To install the battery pack
or AAA batteries (not
Thank you for purchasing your 2-way radios
included), remove the
from RadioShack. You can talk to others in
on/off/volume
battery compartment cover,
the next room, next door, and around the
Rotate to turn on/off or to adjust volume.
install the battery pack
neighborhood. Your radios transmit and receive
according to the label and
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) and
replace the cover.
Family Radio Service (FRS) frequencies.
/
• Dispose of old
After pressing CH/TONE/SCN, press to
batteries promptly
display with backlight
select a channel.
and properly. Do not
Lights up for 10 seconds when you press
burn or bury them.
any key (except PTT and BOOST).
NOTE
headset jack
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and
recommended type. Do not mix batteries of
Connect a headset (not supplied).
PTT (Push to Talk)
different sizes or chemistries.
• If you do not plan to use your radio for a month
Hold down to talk. Release to receive.
CH/TONE/SCN
or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
•
Press before selecting a channel.
chemicals that can damage electronic parts.
•
Press before selecting a quiet code.
BOOST
•
Hold down to scan all channels. The radio
charging your radios
Press for maximum transmission for
pauses on active channels until activity clears.
one minute when you're using a GMRS
Battery packs take about 16 hours to fully charge.
Press PTT to transmit on a paused channel.
channel. Requires Ni-MH batteries.
Press D-CALL, PTT, BOOST, WX/ALERT or
When the battery is low, BATT appears and
Does not work when a headset is used.
MENU/GRP, or hold CH/TONE/SCN for two
fl ashes. Recharge the battery pack. You can charge
seconds to cancel the scan.
in one of two ways: using the cradle or your car
WX/ALERT
adapter (not included).
MON
•
Press to listen to a weather
• Do not recharge alkaline batteries.
Press briefl y to monitor for weak signals on the
channel.
current channel or quiet code. Hold for 2 seconds
• To prolong the life of your rechargeable batteries,
NOTES
•
Press and hold to set the radio
to continuously monitor. Press again to stop
always fully discharge your battery pack before
monitor.
to the weather alert mode.
recharging.
• You cannot recharge AAA type rechargeable
DC jack
batteries.
D-CALL
Connect a DC apapter (not supplied) for charging.
Press to send a short call tone to a
charging using the cradle
person, a group, or all radios.
MENU/GRP
1. Plug the supplied AC adapter into the cradle and a
Accesses
standard wall outlet.
MIC
Please read this user's guide before
advanced
2. Turn off the radio and place in the charger.
features and
To transmit, hold down PTT and speak into
installing, setting up, and using your new product.
3. Charge the battery pack for 16 hours. (The indicator on
group mode.
the microphone.
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the cradle lights while the radio is on the cradle even
after the charging fi nishes.) Then remove the radio
from the cradle after charging.
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User's Guide
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using vehicle battery power
To access advanced features, repeatedly press MENU/GRP to scroll through the menu.
You can charge the radio using a 9V, 210 mA DC
Silent Alert
Scramble
VOX Level
Call Tone
Key Lock
Mode
adapter and a size H Adaptaplug
TM
TM
adapter (neither
supplied). Both are available at RadioShack.
You must use a power adapter that supplies 9V
To exit, press PTT, BOOST, MON, D-CALL, WX/ALERT, or CH/TONE/SCN or wait 10 seconds for the
DC and delivers at least 210 mA. Its center tip
radio to automatically exit. Or, press MENU/GRP at the key lock setting.
CAUTION
must be set to positive and its plug must fi t the
radio's DC 9V jack. Using an adapter that does
scramble
not meet these specifi cations could damage the
You can use scramble mode if you want to make a private conversation. This works by garbling your
radio or the adapter.
transmission to unwanted listener. Be sure that your party also sets their radio to the scramble mode to
1. Turn off the radio.
listen in. To scramble your conversation:
2. Insert the Adaptaplug into the adapter's cord
1. Repeatedly press MENU/GRP until SCRM appears.
with center tips set to positive
+.
Then, insert the
Adaptaplug into the radio's 9V jack and plug the other
2. Use
or
to select on or off.
end of the adapter into your vehicle's power adapter
socket.
voice operated transmission (VOX)
3. Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the display
Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) mode enables handsfree operation. To use VOX mode:
becomes blank.
1. Insert a headset microphone into the headset jack.
automatic power save feature
2. Repeatedly press MENU/GRP until VOX appears. Selecting oF (OFF) disables VOX.
After three seconds of inactivity, your radio switches
3. Repeatedly press
or
to select a VOX sensitivity level (1 - most sensitive to 5 - least sensitive) to suppress
to Power Save mode. The radio can still receive
background noise. This helps prevent unintended transmission.
transmissions in this mode.
call tones
attaching belt clips
To change call tones:
Belt clip
Attach each belt clip by sliding the
1. Repeatedly press MENU/GRP until CALL appears.
belt clip down. To remove, lift the
Tab
2. Repeatedly press
or
to select a call tone (1 - 10).
tab and slide the belt clip upward.
3. To transmit the selected call tone, press D-CALL.
4. To cancel the tone, press PTT or BOOST.
making a call
1. Turn on the radio.
silent alert mode
2. Verify the person you wish to talk to is on the same
When silent alert mode is on, all incoming calls are muted, the backlight blinks, and SLNT and the call
channel.
icon display to alert you of an incoming call. If you do not respond to the call within 5 seconds, the
3. Press PTT (push to talk) to talk, then release to listen.
backlight turns off, and the miss call icon will continuously blink. The radio also vibrates to remind you
that you missed a call every minute after the call for 3 minutes. Silent alert mode is disabled for 15
muting keystroke tones
seconds when you transmit or press any other key, or after you receive the last signal.
To mute the keystroke tones, press and hold
To enter silent alert mode:
D-CALL while turning on the radio. To reactivate the
1. Repeatedly press MENU/GRP until SLNT appears.
keystroke tones, turn the radio off. Then turn it back
on while holding down D-CALL.
2. Repeatedly press
or
to select on or off.
3. To confi rm the setting and exit the menu mode, press MENU/GRP twice.
activating roger beep
• To prevent unwanted silent alerts, be sure to use a quiet code whenever you use the silent alert mode
A roger beep is sent to notify the end of a
feature.
transmission. To activate the roger beep, press and
NOTES
• Even during silent alert mode, you can hear other users when you turn on the channel scan and an active
hold
while turning on the radio. To deactivate the
channel is detected.
roger beep, turn the radio off. Then turn it back on
while holding
. You can hear a sent roger beep
key lock
when the keystroke tone feature is on.
To lock the radio keys:
1. Repeatedly press MENU until LOCK appears.
2. Press
or
to select oF (OFF) or on (ON).
3. To confi rm the setting, press MENU/GRP. If you do not confi rm your selection, the keys will not lock.
4. To unlock the keypad, turn the radio off and then back on.
In order to use group mode Direct Call and Auto Channel
2. Repeatedly press
or
to select a letter. Then press CH/TONE/
Change, you need to initialize the following settings on your
SCN to enter it and go to the next letter. Repeat step 2 until you have
entered your nickname.
radio:
3. Press MENU/GRP to confi rm the group settings menu.
• Set the radio to Group Mode
• Set a Group Number
using group mode
• Set a Ring Tone
You can make direct calls to one of your group members
You can make direct calls to one of your group members
• Set a Unit Number
privately and quickly change everyone in your group to another
privately and quickly change everyone in your group to another
• Set a Nickname
channel from a single radio.
channel from a single radio.
setting the radio to group mode
1. Set up the group mode instructions above on every radio in your
1. Set up the group mode instructions above on every radio in your
group.
group.
To set the radio to group mode, press and hold MENU/GRP for 2
2. To record the unit number and nickname of each, send a call to
2. To record the unit number and nickname of each, send a call to
seconds. The radio displays oF GRUP.
"ALL" from each radio one time (see "sending a direct call").
"ALL" from each radio one time (see "sending a direct call").
Press
to display on GRUP, then press MENU/GRP to continue
sending a direct call
to the next section.
You can call everyone in your group at once:
In group mode, you cannot receive transmissions from other
radios unless they are also set to the same channel and group
1. Press D-CALL in group mode. The radio fl ashes ALL.
NOTES
number.
2. Press D-CALL again. Everyone in your group receives a "chirp" for
about 3 seconds. When the chirp ends, begin your conversation.
setting a group number
If the unit number on your radio is the same as that of the
Set a group number from 0-142, so the group member can
NOTES
received signal, FAIL appears. In this case, change the unit
select the same group number to communicate with each other.
number on your radio.
1. Press and hold MENU/GRP for 2 seconds. The radio displays on
Or
GRUP .
Call one group member without the other members knowing:
2. Press MENU/GRP . The radio displays Gnnn (where n is a number).
1. To call a group member privately, press D-CALL in group mode.
Press
or
to select a group number.
Then, use
or
to select the person and press D-CALL again.
3. Press PTT or BOOST to exit, or continue to the next section.
Your radio sounds a tone for 3 seconds and the selected person's
setting a ring tone
radio sounds a tone for 10 seconds. If the person does not respond,
your radio returns to group mode after 15 seconds. You can start a
You can select a tone for a direct call.
conversation by pressing PTT before the tone ends on your radio.
1. Press and hold MENU/GRP for 2 seconds. Then press MENU/GRP
2. Your conversation will remain private until 15 seconds after your last
two times until the radio displays n RING.
transmission. After that, your radio automatically returns to group
2. Press
or
to select the desired ring tones.
mode.
3. Press PTT or BOOST to exit, or continue to the next section.
automatically changing channels
setting a unit number
If the current group channel has RF interference, you can
Each radio in your group needs to be set to a different number,
coordinate a group channel change.
from 1-16.
• Press CH/TONE/SCN twice, the current channel and CHCX appears.
1. Press and hold MENU/GRP for 2 seconds, then press MENU/
Use
or
to select your target channel. Check whether the
GRP three times until the radio displays n _ _ _ _ (or your current
selected channel is vacant, then press D-CALL. Your radio chirps for
nickname).
about 10 seconds while it sends out the channel change signal. As
2. Press
or
repeatedly to select the desired unit number.
each radio receives the channel change signal, it chirps once; then it
changes to the new channel.
3. Press MENU/GRP to set the unit number and continue to the next
section.
To ensure all radios make it to the new channel, we recommend
you:
setting your nickname
• Operate the radio in an open environment to allow the radio the best
Your nickname appears on other group member's displays when
range.
you make a group call or direct call. When no nickname is set,
• Optimize range during the channel change signal by raising the
the unit number appears.
radio over your head for extra height.
1. Press and hold MENU/GRP for 2 seconds. Then press MENU/
• Do a "roll call" on the new channel to make sure no radio was left
GRP four times until the radio displays n _ _ _ _ (or your current
behind. If you missed someone, return to the previous channel and
nickname) with the fi rst place in the nickname fl ashing.
issue the signal again.
Your radio has 22 channels and 142 quiet
Your radio can receive weather broadcasts
Channels ................................................................................................................................. 15 GMRS / 7 FRS / 7 Weather
from the NOAA National Weather Service.
codes. To talk to others, you must be on the
Quiet Codes ............................................................................................................ 38 Sub-Audible Tones, 104 DCS Codes
There are 7 common NOAA channel
same channel and quiet code if it is activated.
Operating Frequency
frequencies in the US and Canada:
To set a quiet code, turn off group mode.
GMRS/FRS .............................................................................................................................UHF 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz
NOTES
NOAA weather radio frequency list
WX .........................................................................................................................................VHF 162.4000 - 162.5500 MHz
To select a channel and quiet code:
Channel 1
162.400 MHz
Range
1. Press CH/TONE/SCN, and then repeatedly press
Channels 8 -14 ................................................................................................................................................. Up to 5 miles
Channel 2
162.425 MHz
or
to select a channel (1-22).
Channels 1 - 7, 15 - 22 .............................................................................. Up to 10 miles (or up to 18 miles with BOOST)
2. Press CH/TONE/SCN. The quiet code number
Channel 3
162.450 MHz
Power Source ...................................Ni-MH battery pack (supplied) or 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries (optional, not supplied)
fl ashes.
Channel 4
162.475 MHz
Battery Life (5/5/90 duty cycle) ......................................................................... About 12 hours (with Ni-MH Battery Pack)
3. Repeatedly press
or
to select a quiet code
Specifi cations are typical; individual units may vary. Specifi cations are subject to change and improvement without
Channel 5
162.500 MHz
(oFF or 1 - 142).
notice. Actual product may vary from the images in this document.
4. Press CH/TONE/SCN again.
Channel 6
162.525 MHz
• Quiet codes limit authorized users and
Channel 7
162.550 MHz
reduce interference.
1. To listen to a weather channel, press
NOTES
• Code oFF indicates that you have no quiet
WX/ALERT. WX appears.
code selected. Your radio can receive a
2. Press CH/TONE/SCN, and then repeatedly press
signal regardless of other radio settings.
or
to select the desired weather channel.
WARNING! The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy
To change the channel continuously, press and
emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. It is up to the user to properly operate this radio transmitter to insure safe operation. Please adhere to the
channel frequency chart
hold
or
for more than 1 second.
following: Never allow children to operate the radio without adult supervision and the knowledge of these guidelines. Avoid touching the antenna
3. To exit the weather channel mode, press WX/
when transmitting. Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. Please contact your local RadioShack store for a suitable replacement. This
Ch.
Cross Ref.
Ch.
Cross Ref.
ALERT. WX disappears.
device was tested for typical body-worn operations. Use only the supplied belt-clip to maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements.
1
462.5625 FRS & GMRS
12
467.6625 FRS
For hand-held operation, the radio should be held 1 inch from the user's face. Use only the supplied accessories to comply with FCC RF exposure
using the weather alert
requirements. For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC web site at www.fcc.gov.
2
462.5875 FRS & GMRS
13
467.6875 FRS
In weather alert mode, the radio operates
Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
3
462.6125 FRS & GMRS
14
467.7125 FRS
normally but also monitors the selected
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
4
462.6375 FRS & GMRS
15
462.5500 GMRS
weather channel for alerts when it is not
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
transmitting or in the menu mode. Your radio
5
462.6625 FRS & GMRS
16
462.5750 GMRS
sounds an alert for serious weather conditions
6
462.6875 FRS & GMRS
17
462.6000 GMRS
when it receives a weather alert.
7
462.7125 FRS & GMRS
18
462.6250 GMRS
1. Select your local weather channel.
8
467.5625 FRS
19
462.6500 GMRS
2. Press and hold WX/ALERT; alert appears and
the sound is muted.
9
467.5875 FRS
20
462.6750 GMRS
• Keep your radios dry; if they get wet, wipe them dry immediately.
3. Press WX/ALERT to change the mode from
• Handle your radios carefully; do not drop them.
10
467.6125 FRS
21
462.7000 GMRS
weather to GMRS/FRS. You can use the radio as
usual.
• Wipe your radios with a damp cloth occasionally to keep them looking new.
11
467.6375 FRS
22
462.7250 GMRS
4. When the radio receives a warning signal, an
alert tone sounds for 5 seconds. alert and the
• Use FRS (LO) channels 8 - 14, with a range
channel indicator blink. Press any key to turn off
of up to 5 miles, for longer battery life. Use
the alert tone before it automatically stops.
GMRS (HI) channels 1 - 7 and 15 - 22, with
5. To exit the weather alert mode and listen to the
a range of up to 18 miles, for more power.
weather channel, press WX/ALERT.
This radio operates on the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
• You can boost the typical range of GMRS
To turn off the weather alert mode before
frequencies when using Channels 1—7 and channels 15—22. You
channels only when operating on a Ni-MH
NOTES
a warning signal is detected, press and
must have a GMRS license issued by the Federal Communications
NOTES
battery pack. When you press BOOST
hold WX/ALERT. alert disappears.
Commission to legally use these channels. For licensing information and
while using alkaline batteries, TXHI
application forms, visit the FCC online at: www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call
appears instead of BOOS and the range is
the FCC hotline at 1-800-418-3676. If you have any questions, you can
not boosted.
contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322.
No license is required for operation on channels 8-14 or operation on
any channel in Canada.
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects
in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from
the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and
authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. For complete warranty
details and exclusions, check with your local RadioShack store.
RadioShack Customer Relations
300 RadioShack Circle
Fort Worth, TX 76102
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