FCC Information Important: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Uniden could void your authority to operate this unit. Do not open your radio to make any internal adjustments. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations.
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden FRS500 family radio. This product is a lightweight, palm-sized radio you can carry almost anywhere. Use it at shopping malls, amusement parks, or sporting events to stay in contact with family and friends, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communications.
Your package contains the FRS500, this reference guide, and the accompanying belt clip with hardware. You will need to purchase three (3) AA ALKALINE batteries in order to operate the unit. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department at (800)554-3988 M-F: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM CST.
Battery Installation Your FRS500 radio uses three (3) AA ALKALINE batteries for power. To install the batteries: 1. Make sure your radio is off. Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid damage to the unit. 2. Release the battery cover clip, then remove the battery cover.
Low Battery Alert The LCD on your radio shows a battery meter in the lower right corner. The indicates a fully powered unit. As the batteries become low, will flash. When the batteries in the unit are low, the unit will go into a Battery Low/Sleep Mode. The Scan Mode, Transmit, Transmit Call Tone Mode, CTCSS Tone Setting Mode, and Vibration are disabled.
Turning the Radio On 1. Turn the on/off volume control clockwise to turn the unit on. When you turn on your FRS500, the LCD backlight remains lit for 5 seconds. 2. Turn the control counterclockwise to turn the unit off.
The BUSY icon and To choose a CTCSS code for the FRS500: You may want to hear calls from specific persons in your group. The CTCSS code that you enter allows you to block other calls and only receive from those who are using the same channel and CTCSS code.
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1. Press the ctcss/vibrate button. The code indicator flashes. 2. Press the up or down button repeatedly to select one of the CTCSS codes (0-38). 3. After selecting the desired CTCSS code, press the ctcss/vibrate button again. The code indicator stops flashing. You must press the ctcss/vibrate button within 5 seconds or the unit will time out.
Scan Mode Your radio also allows you to scan for activity from other transmitting radios regardless of the channel and code setting. Make sure all of your CTCSS codes are set to “0” prior to scanning. Otherwise, during a scan cycle, your radio will only check for that specific channel and code combination. To use the Scan feature: 1.
Monitor Mode The Monitor Mode is used to check activity on a specific channel. It will allow you to receive signals that are considered too weak. To check the channel activity: 1. Press and hold the MON button until you hear a series of beeps. You will hear background noise if the channel is clear.
Vibration Alert Your FRS500 will alert you with a vibration when there is an incoming transmission. You must be on the same channel and code setting as the party with whom you are communicating. To use the vibration alert: 1. Press and hold the ctcss/vibrate button until the icon appears.
Available as an optional accessory. Use only an original Uniden speaker/microphone. Use of any other speaker/microphone may void your warranty. To purchase your external accessory, contact your local Uniden dealer or call Customer Service at (800) 297-1023 Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central time.
• Radios are too close. Radios must be at least 5 feet interference • Radios are too far apart. If after trying these simple steps your unit still does not function properly, call Uniden Customer Service at (800)297-1023 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time. as you transmit.
Specifications Description Channels Codes Operating Frequency Talk range Power Source Transmit Power Out Battery Life Channel Frequency Chart (MHz) Channel Frequency 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 CTCSS Chart (Hz) Channel Frequency 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0...
Appendix - FRS Radio Rules §95.191 (FRS Rule 1) Eligibility and responsibility. (a) Unless you are a representative of a foreign government, you are authorized by this rule to operate an FCC certified FRS unit in accordance with the rules in this subpart. No license will be issued.
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(1) The notification to the Interference Office, Arecibo Observatory shall be made 45 days prior to commencing operation of the unit. The notification shall state the geographical coordinates of the unit. (2) After receipt of such notifications, the Commission will allow the Arecibo Observatory a period of 20 days for comments or objections.
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