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18-mile GMRS/FRS
installing batteries
2-way radio with charger
To install the battery pack
or AAA batteries (not
Thank you for purchasing your 2-way radio
included), release the
from RadioShack. You can talk to others in
latch, remove the battery
on/off/volume
the next room, next door, and around the
compartment cover, install
neighborhood. Your radios transmit and receive
Rotate to turn on/off or to adjust volume.
the battery pack according
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) and
to the label and replace the
Family Radio Service (FRS) frequencies.
cover.
/
• Dispose of old
display with backlight
batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or
Press to select a channel.
Lights up for 10 seconds when you press
bury them.
any key (except PTT and BOOST).
NOTE
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and
headset jack
recommended type. Do not mix batteries of
PTT (Push to Talk)
Connect a headset (not supplied).
different sizes or chemistries.
Hold down to talk. Release to receive.
• If you do not plan to use your radio for a month
or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
TONE/SCN
chemicals that can damage electronic parts.
BOOST
•
Press before selecting a quiet code.
charging your radios
Press for maximum transmission
•
Hold down to scan all channels. The
for one minute when you're using
radio pauses on active channels until
Battery packs take about 16 hours to fully charge.
a GMRS channel. Requires Ni-MH
activity clears. Press PTT to transmit on
When the battery is low, BATT appears and
batteries.
a paused channel. Press D-CALL, PTT,
fl ashes. Recharge the battery pack. You can charge
BOOST, WX/ALERT or MENU/GRP,
in one of three ways: using AC adapters, cradles or
or hold TONE/SCN for two seconds to
WX/ALERT
your car adapter (not included).
cancel the scan.
•
Press to listen to a weather
• Do not recharge alkaline batteries.
channel.
• To prolong the life of your rechargeable batteries,
NOTES
•
Press and hold to set the radio
MON
always fully discharge your battery pack before
to the weather alert mode.
Press briefl y to monitor for weak signals on
recharging.
the current channel or quiet code. Hold for
• You cannot recharge AAA type rechargeable
2 seconds to continuously monitor. Press
D-CALL
batteries.
again to stop monitor.
Press to send a short call tone to a
charging with AC adapters
MENU/GRP
person, a group, or all radios.
1. Turn off the radio.
Accesses
MIC
2. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC 9V jack of
advanced
Please read this user's guide before
features and
To transmit, hold down the PTT button and
the radio and to a standard wall outlet.
installing, setting up, and using your new product.
group mode.
speak into the microphone.
3. Charge the battery pack for 16 hours
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until
stops fl ashing.
charging using the cradles
1. Plug the supplied AC adapter into the
cradle and a standard wall outlet.
2. Turn off the radio and place in the
GMRS/FRS Radios (2)
Battery Packs (2)
Belt Clips (2)
Charging Cradles (2)
AC Adapters (2)
charger.
3. Charge the battery pack for 16 hours
User's Guide
until
stops fl ashing. Then remove
the radio from the cradle after charging.
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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
Scramble
VOX Level
Call Tone
Silent Mode
Key Lock
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
DC and delivers at least 210 mA. Its center tip
To exit, press PTT, BOOST, MON, D-CALL, WX/ALERT, or TONE/SCN or wait 10 seconds for the radio
CAUTION
must be set to positive and its plug must fi t the
to automatically exit. Or, press MENU/GRP at the key lock setting.
radio's DC 9V jack. Using an adapter that does
not meet these specifi cations could damage the
scramble
radio or the adapter.
You can use scramble mode if you want to make a private conversation. This works by garbling your
1. Turn off the radio.
transmission to unwanted listener. Be sure that your party also sets their radio to the scramble mode to
2. Insert the Adaptaplug into the adapter's cord
listen in. To scramble your conversation:
with center tips set to positive
+.
Then, insert the
1. Repeatedly press MENU/GRP until SCRM appears.
Adaptaplug into the radio's 9V jack and plug the other
end of the adapter into your vehicle's power adapter
2. Use
or
to select on or off.
socket.
voice operated transmission (VOX)
3. Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until
stops
fl ashing.
Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) mode enables handsfree operation. To use VOX mode:
automatic power save feature
1. Insert a headset microphone into the headset jack.
2. Repeatedly press MENU/GRP until VOX appears. Selecting oF (OFF) disables VOX.
After three seconds of inactivity, your radio switches
to Power Save mode. The radio can still receive
3. Repeatedly press
or
to select a VOX sensitivity level (1 - most sensitive to 5 - least sensitive) to suppress
transmissions in this mode.
background noise. This helps prevent unintended transmission.
call tones
attaching belt clips
Belt clip
To change call tones:
Attach each belt clip by sliding the
belt clip down. To remove, lift the
Tab
1. Repeatedly press MENU/GRP until CALL appears.
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.
making a call
4. To cancel the tone, press PTT or BOOST.
1. Turn on the radio.
2. Verify the person you wish to talk to is on the same
silent mode
channel.
When silent mode is on, all incoming calls are muted, the backlight blinks, and "SLNT" and the call icon
3. Press PTT (push to talk) to talk, then release to listen.
display to alert you of an incoming call. If you do not respond to the call within 15 seconds, the backlight
turns off, and the miss call icon will continuously blink. Silent mode is disabled for 15 seconds when you
muting keystroke tones
transmit or press any other key, or after you receive the last signal.
To mute the keystroke tones, press and hold
To enter silent 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 mode feature.
A roger beep is sent to notify the end of a
• Even during silent mode, you can hear other users when you turn on the channel scan and an active
transmission. To activate the roger beep, press and
NOTES
channel is detected.
hold
while turning on the radio. To deactivate the
roger beep, turn the radio off. Then turn it back on
key lock
while holding
. You can hear a sent roger beep
To lock the radio keys:
when the keystroke tone feature is on.
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 TONE/SCN
Change, you need to initialize the following settings on your
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
radio sounds a tone for 10 seconds. If the person does not respond,
setting a ring tone
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 TONE/SCN, 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
about 10 seconds while it sends out the channel change signal. As
nickname).
each radio receives the channel change signal, it chirps once; then it
2. Press
or
repeatedly to select the desired unit number.
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 select a channel and quiet code:
GMRS/FRS .............................................................................................................................UHF 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz
NOAA weather radio frequency list
1. Repeatedly press
or
to select a channel (1-
WX .................................................................................................................................................162.4000 - 162.5500 MHz
22).
Channel 1
162.550 MHz
Range
2. Press TONE/SCN. The quiet code number
Channels 8 -14 ................................................................................................................................................. Up to 5 miles
Channel 2
162.400 MHz
fl ashes.
Channels 1 - 7, 15 - 22 .............................................................................. Up to 10 miles (or up to 18 miles with BOOST)
Channel 3
162.475 MHz
3. Repeatedly press
or
to select a quiet code
Power Source ...................................Ni-MH battery pack (supplied) or 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries (optional, not supplied)
(oFF or 1 - 142).
Channel 4
162.425 MHz
Battery Life (5/5/90 duty cycle) ......................................................................... About 12 hours (with Ni-MH Battery Pack)
Specifi cations are typical; individual units may vary. Specifi cations are subject to change and improvement without
4. Press TONE/SCN again.
Channel 5
162.450 MHz
notice. Actual product may vary from the images in this document.
• Quiet codes limit authorized users and
Channel 6
162.500 MHz
reduce interference.
Channel 7
162.525 MHz
• Code oFF indicates that you have no quiet
NOTES
code selected. Your radio can receive a
1. To listen to a weather channel, press
signal regardless of other radio settings.
WX/ALERT. WX appears.
2. Repeatedly press
or
to select the desired
channel frequency chart
weather channel. To change the channel
WARNING! The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy
continuously, press and hold
or
for more
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
Ch.
Cross Ref.
Ch.
Cross Ref.
than 1 second.
following: Never allow children to operate the radio without adult supervision and the knowledge of these guidelines. Avoid touching the antenna
1
462.5625 FRS & GMRS
12
467.6625 FRS
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
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.
2
462.5875 FRS & GMRS
13
467.6875 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
3
462.6125 FRS & GMRS
14
467.7125 FRS
using the weather alert
requirements. For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC web site at www.fcc.gov.
4
462.6375 FRS & GMRS
15
462.5500 GMRS
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.
normally but also monitors the selected
5
462.6625 FRS & GMRS
16
462.5750 GMRS
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
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.
6
462.6875 FRS & GMRS
17
462.6000 GMRS
transmitting or in the menu mode. Your radio
sounds an alert for serious weather conditions
7
462.7125 FRS & GMRS
18
462.6250 GMRS
when it receives a weather alert.
1. Select your local weather channel.
8
467.5625 FRS
19
462.6500 GMRS
2. Press and hold WX/ALERT; alert appears and
9
467.5875 FRS
20
462.6750 GMRS
the sound is muted.
• Keep your radios dry; if they get wet, wipe them dry immediately.
3. Press WX/ALERT to change the mode from
10
467.6125 FRS
21
462.7000 GMRS
• Handle your radios carefully; do not drop them.
weather to GMRS/FRS. You can use the radio as
11
467.6375 FRS
22
462.7250 GMRS
usual.
• Wipe your radios with a damp cloth occasionally to keep them looking new.
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)
NOTES
• 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
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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