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OWNER'S MANUAL —
Please read before using this equipment.
Antenna
PTT (Push to Talk)
Func (Function)
CALL
DC 6V
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22 Ch GMRS/FRS
Two-way Radios
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PANIC
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(ON/
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OFF/VOLUME)
Display
Press to change
channels or
select functions.
MENU
EAR/MIC
Wrist Carry Strap Holder
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21-1903
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Summary of Contents for Radio Shack 22 Ch GMRS/FRS Two-way Radios
- Page 1 22 Ch GMRS/FRS Two-way Radios www.radioshack.com OWNER’S MANUAL — 21-1903 Please read before using this equipment. PANIC (ON/ Antenna OFF/VOLUME) Display PTT (Push to Talk) Press to change channels or select functions. Func (Function) MENU EAR/MIC CALL Wrist Carry Strap Holder DC 6V IMPORTANT If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph, go to the box on that page with the...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Package Contents ................5 A Quick Look at the Display ..............6 Powering the Radio ................6 Using Batteries ................. 6 Recharging Ni-Cd or Ni-MH Batteries ..........8 Operation ................... 10 Turning the Radios On/Off and Adjusting the Volume ....10 Transmitting .................. - Page 3 Thank you for purchasing the RadioShack 22 Ch GMRS/FRS Two- way Radio. It provides short-range voice radio communication to let families and groups keep in touch with each other on specific reserved channels. The radio is a lightweight, palm-sized radio you can use to talk with another person in the communication range (up to 5 miles) who has a GMRS/FRS radio set to the same frequency as yours.
- Page 4 Your radio’s other features include: • Channel Scan — use to find other GMRS/FRS users. • Key Beep — each time you press a key, except PTT or FUNC, the radio beeps once. • Vibrate — vibrates for 2 seconds when receiving a signal if the radio has been idle for more than 30 seconds.
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Page 5: Package Contents
OPTIONAL addressed to the radio and display the transmitter ID number on the ACCESSORIES LCD. • Panic — if you have an emergency situation, press PANIC and the radio generates an alarm. • Phase-lock Loop (PLL) Controlled Circuitry — provides accurate and stable channel selection. -
Page 6: A Quick Look At The Display
A QUICK LOOK AT THE DISPLAY MISS ID Indicator Channel Indicator 500mW Low Power Keypad Lock Key Beep Courtesy Tone Battery Level Meter Vibrate Signal Strength Meter CTCSS Code Indicato Transmit Voice Operated Transmission Automatic Power Off Function Scan POWERING THE Ô... - Page 7 2. Slide down the battery Ô Ô Battery Notes compartment cover and remove (Cont’d) the cover. • Dispose of old 3. Set CHARGE ON/OFF inside the batteries promptly battery compartment to and properly. use alkaline batteries) or to • Do not burn or bury charge Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries.
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Page 8: Recharging Ni-Cd Or Ni-Mh Batteries
appears on the display to indicate CAUTION how much battery power remains. You must use a Class 2 When ² flashes, replace alkaline power source that batteries or recharge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH supplies regulated 6V batteries. DC (Not more than 6V) and delivers at least 900mA. - Page 9 5. Attach the Adaptaplug to the adapter so reads positive ( 6. Connect the Adaptaplug’s other end to the radio’s jack and DC 6V IMPORTANT plug the adapter into a standard The EPA AC outlet or vehicle’s power certified RBRC ® source.
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Page 10: Operation
4. Place four Ni-Cd or Ni-MH Ô Ô NOTES batteries in the radio’s battery compartment according to the • Complete charging polarity symbols ( ) marked – takes about 10 inside, then replace the cover and hours. push the latch up until it clicks. •... -
Page 11: Frs Frequencies Chart
FRS F REQUENCIES HART Channel Frequency (MHz) Description 462.5625 FRS 1/GMRS Interstitial 1 462.5875 FRS 2/GMRS Interstitial 2 462.6125 FRS 3/GMRS Interstitial 3 462.6375 FRS 4/GMRS Interstitial 4 462.6625 FRS 5/GMRS Interstitial 5 462.6875 FRS 6/GMRS Interstitial 6 462.7125 FRS 7/GMRS Interstitial 7 467.5625 FRS 8 467.5875... -
Page 12: Selecting A Channel
ELECTING A HANNEL Press to select the desired channel. The selected channel number appears. ELECTING UIET ODES Quiet codes let you talk and listen to other radios set to the same channel and quiet code. This is like having a sub-channel within a channel, giving you greater communication flexibility. -
Page 13: Quiet Code Chart
UIET HART CTCSS No. Frequency (Hz) CTCSS No. Frequency (Hz) 67.0 131.8 71.9 136.5 74.4 141.3 77.0 146.2 79.7 151.4 82.5 156.7 85.4 162.2 88.5 167.9 91.5 173.8 94.8 179.9 97.4 186.2 100.0 192.8 103.5 203.5 107.2 210.7 110.9 218.1 114.8 225.7 118.8... -
Page 14: Using Scan
SING Ô Ô NOTE Press and hold e or d to scan up and • The radio down to find the desired channel and automatically scans quiet code. The radio automatically through quiet codes scans through the channels and while scanning pauses on each active channel. -
Page 15: Using Vox
To turn on the key tone and vibrate feature, press to activate the MENU Menu function and press until appear. Press store the setting. Repeat this process to turn off key tone and vibrate. To turn on the key tone and turn off the vibrate feature, press to activate MENU... -
Page 16: Using Apo
Press to temporarily turn off Vox. stops flashing. Press again to turn on Vox. flashes. SING You can set the radio to automatically turn off when the radio is idle (no key is pressed and nothing is transmitted or received) for 30, 60 or 90 minutes. To turn APO (Automatic Power Off) on/off, continually press key until... -
Page 17: Using Courtesy Tone
SING OURTESY Ô Ô NOTE You can set your radio so the person you are communicating with will hear a Using a Headset tone when you finish transmitting. To • Do not change your turn on the radio courtesy tone, press headset’s mode repeatedly. - Page 18 data communication is based on the same Channel and CTCSS code setting. You cannot establish communication if the Channel and CTCSS code for both radios are not the same. Ô Direct Call data is sent when user presses . The radio transmits CALL Direct Call data to the desired radio.
- Page 19 and receive voice messages at the original Channel with Private Code. Also, the ID icon on both radios flashes on the display to indicate this 15- second period. When conversation is made within this period, the 15-second time- out is extended for another 15 seconds.
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Page 20: Setting Home Id
with it. You can select Home ID Ô Ô NOTE numbers 1–16. • If you do not press a 1. Set the transmitter and receiver to key within 20 the same channel (and same quiet seconds when code, if you select one) setting the Home ID, the radio 2. -
Page 21: Call Melody
Õ select , you can send a page to all users. 2. Press to store the setting. ELODY When you press CALL to send out the direct call data, a melody specific to the ID number sounds. Likewise, at the receiver side a melody specific to the ID sounds as it receives the direct call data. -
Page 22: Using Panic
SING ANIC Ô Ô NOTE When an emergency occurs, you can • You can activate the set the radio to generate an alarm alarm even if the sound for safety. Ô radio is turned off (rotary switch Off) or 1. To activate alarm sound, press and the battery is hold (about 0.5 seconds). -
Page 23: Using An Optional Wrist Strap
SING AN PTIONAL IMPORTANT RIST TRAP FCC Information You can attach an optional wrist strap Do not open your radio to (not supplied) to the radio. Slide the make any internal wrist strap’s small loop under the bar adjustments. Your radio is on the tip of the radio. -
Page 24: Fcc Information
follow the menu options. Modifying or IMPORTANT tampering with the radio's internal (Continued) components can cause a malfunction If the interference goes and might invalidate its warranty and away, your radio is void your FCC authorization to operate causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by: •... - Page 25 To obtain instructions on filing form 605 electronically, go to http:// www.fcc.gov.wtb/uls. This radio is intended for communications from base-to-mobile or mobile-to-mobile stations. Base-to- base communication is not permitted. When you receive your license from the FCC, you are assigned a call sign. You must give your call sign at the end of every communication exchange or once every 15 minutes during a...
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Page 26: The Fcc Wants You To Know
FCC W ANTS OU TO This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 27: Safety Information
that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. AFETY NFORMATION CAUTION Your wireless handheld portable trans- To maintain compliance ceiver contains a low power transmitter. with the FCC’s RF When the Push-To-Talk ( ) button is exposure guidelines,... - Page 28 Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice. Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and work- manship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.