BellSouth 2251 Owner's Manual

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Product . With proper care and adherence to the set-up and
user instructions in this Owner's Manual, this unit will provide
you with years of trouble-free service.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The FRS/GMRS COMMUNICATOR is the newest generation in personal
two-way communications. The FRS/GRMS COMMUNICATOR operates
in a licensed-free radio band on the FRS channels 8 -14 (no FCC license
is needed for its operation), and on licensed FRS/GMRS channels 1 - 7,
and GMRS channels 15 - 22 ( see page 22 regarding licensing information).
The FRS/GMRS is a lightweight, compact two-way communication device
that can be used to communicate with family or friends at parks, shopping
malls, sporting events, concerts - any indoor or outdoor activity!
The FRS/GMRS is compatible with other brands utilizing the same
frequency band (operating in the frequency range from 462.5625MHz
to 462.7250 MHz).
The FRS/GMRS has 22-CHANNELS, featuring a multi-functional LCD
Screen (which displays the current channel and various status icons).
Please read this Owner's Manual carefully to get the most out of your FRS/
GMRS COMMUNICATOR .
NOTE: The maximum transmission range will vary depending on terrain and
environment. Range will be greater in open fields, while range is shorter within and
around buildings or large structures.
This unit may not ensure privacy of communication.
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Special Features

BELT CLIP(LOCATED
ON THE REAR)
(Pg. 8)
TX LED INDICATOR
(Pg. 4, 11, 14)
PTT BUTTON
(PUSH TO TALK)
(Pgs.4, 7, 11-14)
CALL BUTTON
(Pg. 4, 12, 14)
SCAN BUTTON
(Pg. 4, 13, 14)
2251
MONITOR
BUTTON
(Pgs. 4, 11, 12, 17)
SPEAKER
(Pg. 11)
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
(LOCATED INSIDE)
(Pgs. 4, 6, 9)
BellSouth
EAR/MIC/CHARGER
JACK (Pgs. 8, 14)
ANTENNA
(Pgs. 5-7)
LCD SCREEN
(Pgs. 4, 10-14, 17)
UP BUTTON
(VOLUME/CHANNEL)
(Pgs. 4, 11-14, 17)
MENU BUTTON
(Pgs. 4, 10, 12, 13, 17)
DOWN BUTTON
(VOLUME/CHANNEL)
(Pgs. 4, 11-14, 17)
POWER ON/OFF
BUTTON
(Pgs. 4, 9, 11, 14)
Contents
SPECIAL FEATURES ...................................................
Care And Safety .....................................................
Fcc Notice ...............................................................
Getting Started
........................................................
Removing the Belt Clip
.........................................................
Installing the Belt Clip
......................................................
Connecting the Adapter
........................................................
Accessory Connection
.............................................................
Battery Installation
.................................................................... 10
LCD Screen
............................................................ 11
Turning the Unit ON
.......................................................... 11
Turning the Unit OFF
.................................................... 11
Adjusting Speaker Volume
........................................................... 11
Receiving a Signal
.......................................................... 11
Transmitting a Signal
Operation
.......................................................... 12
Changing CHANNELS
................................................... ...................... 12
MONITOR
MENU/LOCK Button (FUNCTION EDITING)
................................... 13
TRANSMIT POWER SELECTION Mode
................................................................. 14
Channel Scan
Battery Charge Level/Low Battery Indication
...................................................... 15
To Charge the FRS/GMRS
............................................................. 15
Sending Call Tones
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 15
Channel Table .................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 17
Warranty ............................................................................ 18
LICENSING ..... ....................................................................... 21
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Special Features
BELT CLIP
TX LED indicator - Illuminates red when transmitting.
CALL button - Press to transmit a CALL Tones.
TALK (PUSH TO TALK) button - Used for making a call.
UP / DN (DOWN) buttons - Used for changing channels,
codes, and setting the receive volume.
MONITOR button - Press to tune in and hold onto weak signals.
MIC - Microphone
SCAN button - Used to activate and deactivate channel
scanning.
BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER LATCH (Located on the
rear) - Secures BATTERY COMPARTMENT cover.
EAR/MIC jack - This jack is used to connect a 3.5 mm stereo
headset/mic.
ANTENNA
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen - Displays current channel
selection and other radio status symbols.
MENU /LOCK button - Press to shift into FUNCTION editing
mode. Press and hold for 5 seconds to lock the buttons.
POWER ON/OFF button - Press and hold the
to turn the unit ON or OFF.
SPEAKER
BATTERY COMPARTMENT (Located on the rear)
four(4) alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (not
included with the package).
4
3
5
7
8
8
8
8
9
............................. 12
.............................. 14
POWER button
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