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Audiovox FR-1538 Owner's Manual

Audiovox FR-1538 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Model FR-1538 Owner’s Manual Customer Service 1-800-290-6650...
  • Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION OF THE FR-1538 (FAMILY RADIO) It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way family radios available. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR-1538 (FAMILY RADIO) READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY...
  • Page 3 FEATURES our FR-1538 Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you can carry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give you reliable com- munications for many different applications. The FR-1538 is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall.
  • Page 4 1. Antenna 2. Belt Clip Release Tab 3. Detachable Belt Clip 4. Built-in Speaker 5. Function Button 6. External Earphone Jack 7. Battery Door 8. Up Button and Volume Control AUDIO 9. Power On/Off and Shift/Enter Button 10. Built-in Microphone 11.
  • Page 5 The CTCSS option is shown in Hz. 12.Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use in normal mode. When the Function Button is pressed, the FR-1538 menu is displayed in this position in the following sequence: (Ch) Channel Select Mode (1-14)
  • Page 6 13.TX Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is being transmitted. 14.RX Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is being received. Each time the Function (F) Button is pressed, the FR-1538 scrolls through selection of each main menu as noted above. Pressing and holding the Function button for 2 seconds or longer activates the keylock ( the Monitor (M) and Press-to-Talk (PTT) are inoperable.
  • Page 7 Wrist Strap and Detachable Belt Clip Installation The wrist strap and detachable belt clip are provided to enable you to carry the FR-1538 easily and safely. The wrist strap can be attached to the hole located on the top of the belt clip.
  • Page 8 The red LED on the front of the charging transformer serves as a charge indicator. charge two units simultaneously. Approximately 12 – 16 hours are required to fully charge the batteries. Remember to turn your FR-1538 OFF before placing it into the charging stand. CAUTION: The charging stand in your kit is intended for use with the rechargeable NiMH batteries supplied with the unit.
  • Page 9 Push To Talk (PTT) Button (14): Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver that is set to the same channel and privacy code setting as yours. Hold the transceiver approximately 1 to 2 inches from your face as you speak into the built-in microphone (10).

  • Page 10: Notes For Good Communication

    NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 . The FR-1538 14 channels are shared on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels. A common code of ethics/courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected.
  • Page 11 FRS-1538 OPERATIONAL MODES Press Function (F) Button Once FRS CHANNEL & CTCSS SELECT MODE Press Function (F) Button Twice WEATHER BAND Press Function (F) Button Three Times SCAN (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) Default CHANNEL SELECT Press the Shift/Enter ) Button (9) CTCSS SELECT WEATHER BAND...
  • Page 12 FRS-1538 OPERATIONAL MODES (CONTINUED) Press Function (F) Button Four Times Press Function (F) Button Five Times STOPWATCH Use Up ( Press Function (F) Button Six Times Down ( SUBMENUS Default SENSITIVITY (HI, NORM, LO) Press the Shift/Enter DELAY TIME ) Button (9) SELECT 1,2,3,,5 Press the Shift/Enter...

  • Page 13: Operating Modes And Features

    Remember that the CTCSS feature does not prevent others from listening to your transmissions. It only allows your FR-1538 to ignore signals from transceivers not set to the same privacy code.

  • Page 14: Vox Mode

    VOX MODE: The Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) function allows your voice to activate signal trans- mission automatically when the FR-1538 is used with an optional hands-free microphone/headset (FRS-BHST). microphone/headset is not being used without having to use the PTT button (14). When in the VOX mode, a short beep will sound after the termination of any VOX generated trans- mission.

  • Page 15: Stopwatch Mode

    To access the VOX Selection menu: Press the Function Button (5) until the VOX icon blinks and Uo appears on the display (15). Press the Up Button (8) or the Down Button (12) to select from the HI, nr, Lo, or OFF.

  • Page 16: Key Lock Selection Mode

    KEY LOCK SELECTION MODE This feature prevents accidental channel change to the user preferred settings of the FR-1538. The Key Lock feature temporarily disables the Function (F) and Enter ) Buttons. To access the Key Lock Selection menu: Press and hold the Function Button (5) for at least 1.5 seconds; the lock icon appears on the display and the Function and Enter buttons are disabled.
  • Page 17 KEY BEEP TONE SELECTION The unit will emit a confirmation beep tone after a button has been pushed. To enable/disable the key beep tones, proceed as follows: Perform the sub-mode selection procedure as previously outlined. With yes flashing, press the Function button twice; bep will appear with a flashing on or OFF indication.
  • Page 18 National Weather Service warnings, watches forecasts and hazard information 24 hours a day. The NOAA receiver on the FR-1538 provides you with weather information for all types of hazards. This function allows you to listen to one of 10 weather channels, and to configure your radio in the NOAA alert mode to inform you of emergency weather broadcasts in your listening area.
  • Page 19 Press the Function (F) button until NOA appears on the display. Press the Up Button (8) or the Down Button (12) until Alt appears flashing on the display; then press the Enter ( Press the Function button to return to normal radio operation. The radio is now in the NOAA alert mode, awaiting for a weather alert on one of the NOAA weather channels you have selected.
  • Page 20 Technical Specifications: General Frequency Range: FRS Channels Privacy Codes Weather Channels Dimensions (W x H x D) (Without Antenna) Power Supply Power Source Battery Backup Operating Time Receiver Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power Modulation Distortion Transmitter Maximum RF Output Power Range Maximum Deviation Modulation Distortion...
  • Page 21 FRS Channel Frequencies: Channel Freq. MHz 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 Weather Channel Frequencies: Channel Freq. MHz 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 *Canadian Marine Channel Freq. MHz 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 Channel Freq. MHz 162.500 162.525 161.650 161.775...
  • Page 22 Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 CTCSS Freq. Hz 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause No transmission Weak batteries while pressing the PTT button Incorrect battery polarity Weak or no signal Weak batteries received Channel and privacy code not set the same as target transceiver Volume level too low PTT button inadvertently depressed Excessive radio interference on a particular channel...

  • Page 24: 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 date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.

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