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Radio Shack PRS-102 UHF 19-902 Owner's Manual

Radio Shack PRS-102 UHF 19-902 Owner's Manual

10-channel personal radio service transceiver
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19-902
Cat. No.
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
PRS-102 UHF
10-Channel
Personal Radio Service Transceiver

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  • Page 1 19-902.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM 19-902 Cat. No. OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. PRS-102 UHF 10-Channel Personal Radio Service Transceiver...
  • Page 2 19-902.fm Page 2 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE- ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC- ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. This symbol is intended to alert you to the pres- ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of suffi-...
  • Page 3 19-902.fm Page 3 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack PRS-102 10-Channel Personal Radio Service Transceiver is a portable, two-way GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) transceiver that you can carry almost anywhere. The transceiver is compact and light, making it an ideal choice for your personal needs.
  • Page 4 19-902.fm Page 4 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM Rugged Design — built to stand up to daily use in a wide range of environments. Battery Low and Transmit Indicator — shows the battery pack’s condition and lights when you transmit. Supplied Battery Charger —...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    19-902.fm Page 5 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM CONTENTS FCC Regulations ......6 FCC License Required ....6 FCC Rules Part 95, Subpart A .

  • Page 6: Fcc Regulations

    19-902.fm Page 6 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM FCC REGULATIONS FCC LICENSE REQUIRED Before you operate the transceiver, you must obtain your license. It is illegal to transmit without the appro- priate license, which you can get by submitting a com- pleted Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Form 574.

  • Page 7: Fcc Rules Part 95, Subpart A

    19-902.fm Page 7 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM FCC RULES PART 95, SUBPART A You must be familiar with Part 95, Subpart A of FCC Rules and Regulations before you operate your trans- ceiver. The operation instructions in this manual con- form to Part 95, but do not cover all items in Part 95.
  • Page 8 19-902.fm Page 8 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM • You must not transmit program material of any kind used in connection with commercial broad- casting. • You must not provide a service that is normally handled by telephone or telegraph unless such broadcasts involve the safety of life or property or in emergencies such as an earthquake, hurri- cane, flood, or a similar disaster where normal...
  • Page 9 19-902.fm Page 9 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM Your transceiver might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your transceiver is causing the interference, turn off your transceiver. If the interference goes away, your transceiver is causing it.

  • Page 10: Preparation

    19-902.fm Page 10 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM PREPARATION Before you use the transceiver, you must be properly licensed by the FCC. If you already have a GMRS li- cense, you can immediately use the transceiver. INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK Caution: Do not remove the plastic wrap from the battery pack.

  • Page 11: Installing The Antenna

    19-902.fm Page 11 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM 3. With the battery label facing up, align the battery pack and radio’s battery contacts. Apply slight pressure to the bottom of the battery pack and press it into the compartment, as shown. 4.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery Pack

    19-902.fm Page 12 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK You must charge the battery pack with the supplied battery charger or with an optional charger (see “Op- tional Accessories” on Page 24) before you use the tranciever for the first time and whenever the battery becomes low.
  • Page 13 19-902.fm Page 13 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM Cautions: • Do not operate the transceiver while you charge the battery pack. Using the battery charger mutes the transceiver’s speaker. • To ensure a full charge, do not charge the bat- tery pack in an area where the temperature is above 95°F.

  • Page 14: Checking The Battery Power

    19-902.fm Page 14 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM Checking the Battery Power 1. Rotate clockwise to turn on the trans- VOL•OFF ceiver. 2. Press the push-to-talk button on the left side of the transceiver. If the indicator next to the antenna lights red, there is sufficient battery power for transmission.

  • Page 15: Attaching And Removing The Belt Clip

    19-902.fm Page 15 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE BELT CLIP To attach the belt clip, align it with the rails on the back of the transceiver and slide the clip down until it snaps into place. To remove the belt clip, lift the release tab away from the radio.

  • Page 16: Connecting Audio Accessories

    19-902.fm Page 16 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM CONNECTING AUDIO ACCESSORIES You can order a wide variety of audio accessories for your transceiver from your local RadioShack store. See “Optional Accessories” on Page 24. Follow these steps to connect an audio accessory. Protective Cover Audio...

  • Page 17: Operation

    19-902.fm Page 17 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM OPERATION 1. Turn clockwise to turn on the trans- VOL•OFF ceiver, then rotate the channel knob to select the desired channel. VOL • OFF 2. Press the transceiver’s monitor button, below the push-to-talk button.

  • Page 18: Operational Hints

    19-902.fm Page 18 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM OPERATIONAL HINTS Your transceiver’s range varies depending on factors such as position, terrain, and battery condition. Range can best be described as line of sight . The fewer obstructions you have between two tranceivers, the better range you can expect.

  • Page 19: Ctcss Option

    19-902.fm Page 19 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM CTCSS OPTION WHY USE CTCSS? CTCSS (Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System) is available as an optional add-on to your transceiver. When CTCSS is turned on, the transceiver transmits a selected tone with your transmission. This tone is too low for you to hear, but other transceivers can de- tect it.

  • Page 20: Setting The Ctcss Tone

    19-902.fm Page 20 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM SETTING THE CTCSS TONE Notes: • If you are a part of a talk group, be sure all of the radios in the talk group use the same tone. • You must install the CTCSS option before you can set the CTCSS tone.
  • Page 21 19-902.fm Page 21 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM 4. Select any one CTCSS code found in the table on Pages 22 and 23, then find the correspond- ing switch positions in the tables. 5. With a pointed instrument, such as a pin, place the dip switches in the positions that match the desired tone.
  • Page 22 19-902.fm Page 22 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM SWITCH POSITION (U=Up, D=Down) CTCSS FREQ CODE (Hz) 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8...
  • Page 23 19-902.fm Page 23 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM SWITCH POSITION (U=Up, D=Down) CTCSS FREQ CODE (Hz) 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.3 Disable CTCSS Note: X = either Up or Down...

  • Page 24: Optional Accessories

    19-902.fm Page 24 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES RadioShack Cat. No. Description 19-351 Remote Speaker Microphone These items are available by special order from your local RadioShack store: 19-352 Earpiece w/Microphone 19-353 External VOX Adapter 19-354 Earbud 19-355 Headset w/Swivel Boom Microphone 19-356...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    19-902.fm Page 25 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem operating your transceiver, first review this manual and be sure that you understand and have followed all instructions. If you still have problems, review the following troubleshooting guide. If the radio still does not work properly after you follow the troubleshooting guide, contact your local Ra- dioShack store for additional assistance.
  • Page 26 19-902.fm Page 26 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM Possible Symptom Problem Battery pack • Battery pack • If you use an does not incorrectly optional charger, be charge or charged. sure the battery last long pack is correctly enough. positioned.
  • Page 27 19-902.fm Page 27 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM Possible Symptom Problem Other users • Transceivers • Have all transceiv- do not hear are on different your trans- frequencies. missions or • CTCSS set- • If you use the you do not tings are differ- hear other ent.
  • Page 28 19-902.fm Page 28 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM Possible Symptom Problem Limited talk • You are using • Move to a different range. the transceiver location. For the in a basement, best range, always steel structure, use the supplied concrete build- longer antenna.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    19-902.fm Page 29 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack PRS-102 UHF 10-Channel Person- al Radio Service Transceiver is an example of supe- rior design craftsmanship. suggestions will help you care for the transceiver so you can use it for years.
  • Page 30 19-902.fm Page 30 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM Wipe the transceiver with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do CLEANER not use harsh chemicals, cleaning sol- vents, or strong detergents to clean the transceiver. Use of chemicals or deter- gents could damage the plastic case, and leak into the transceiver.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    19-902.fm Page 31 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM SPECIFICATIONS General Channels ... 10 Size ... 6 Inches Weight (with battery pack) ... 11.5 ounces Power ... Nickel Cadmium Battery Pack (7.5V) Average Battery Life ... 8 Hours Transmitter RF Power Output ... 2 Watts Spurious/Harmonic Emissions ...
  • Page 32 19-902.fm Page 32 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 2:03 PM RadioShack Limited Warranty This product is warranted against defects for 1 year from date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor.

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