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  • Page 1 Deluxe FRS with Weather, WX Alert, ® VibraCall Alert, and VOX...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Features ..........................5 Safety and General Information ..................8 Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation ........... 8 RF Operational Characteristics ..................8 Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy ................9 Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure ............. 10 Two-Way Radio Operation .................... 10 Body-Worn Operation ....................
  • Page 3 Patent Notice ........................ 19 Export Law Assurances ....................20 Computer Software Copyrights ..................20 Preparation ......................... 21 Installing Batteries ......................21 Charging a Battery Pack ....................24 Using the Belt Clip ......................28 A Quick Look at Your Radio ..................... 29 A Quick Look at Your Radio’s Display ................
  • Page 4 Using the Signal Strength Meter ................... 40 Using Alerts ........................40 Changing Settings While Turning On Your Radio ............42 Using HandsFree (VOX) ....................43 Using the Privacy Features ................... 45 Using Auto Power Off ....................48 Using the Weather Feature ................... 48 Using Lock ........................

  • Page 5: Features

    Features Your RadioShack Deluxe FRS radio is a durable, compact radio that lets you stay connected to family, friends, and companions almost anywhere. Your radio operates on Family Radio Ser- vice (FRS) frequencies, requires no service fee or license, and can be used anywhere in the United States and other areas as listed by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission).
  • Page 6 to-date on the current weather. See “Using the Weather Feature” on Page 48 for more infor- mation. QuieT6000 Feature — helps keep radios outside of your group from disturbing you with ring tones or conversation. Voice Activation (VOX) — allows handsfree use of the radio without the need for VOX acces- sories.
  • Page 7 Talk Confirmation (Roger Beep) — the radio sounds a beep at the end of a transmission, let- ting a person you are talking to know when you have finished transmitting. Button Beep On/Off — you can set the radio so it beeps when you press a button, or turn the beep off to avoid disturbing others.

  • Page 8: Safety And General Information

    Safety and General Information IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION Read This Information Before Using Your Radio The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information con- tained in user guides published prior to July 2000. For information regarding radio use in a haz- ardous atmosphere please refer to the Factory Mutual (FM) Approval Manual Supplement or Instruction Card, which is included with radio models that offer this capability.

  • Page 9: Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy

    EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY Your Motorola radio is designed to comply with the following national and international stan- dards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J •...

  • Page 10: Portable Radio Operation And Eme Exposure

    To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency elec- tromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere to the following procedures: PORTABLE RADIO OPERATION AND EME EXPOSURE Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.

  • Page 11: Body-Worn Operation

    BODY-WORN OPERATION To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorola supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness. Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines.

  • Page 12: Medical Devices

    Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be us- ing equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft.
  • Page 13 Persons with pacemakers should: • ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inches (15 centimeters) from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON. • not carry the radio in the breast pocket. • use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. •...

  • Page 14: Safety And General Use While Driving

    SAFETY AND GENERAL USE WHILE DRIVING Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive. Always obey them. When using your radio while driving, please: • Give full attention to driving and to the road. •...
  • Page 15 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe” (for example, Factory Mutual, CSA, or UL Approved). Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such ar- eas.

  • Page 16: Operational Cautions

    OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS Antennas Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive ma- terial such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals.
  • Page 17 Single-Unit Charger The single-unit charger is a 110V Ni-MH Charging Adapter (available from RadioShack.com). Battery Pack The battery pack is a 550 mAh capacity Ni-MH battery pack (available from RadioShack.com). Save These Instructions 1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 2.
  • Page 18 6. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. 7. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 8.

  • Page 19: Fcc License Not Required

    FCC LICENSE NOT REQUIRED Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with FCC re- quirements, transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision of a per- son certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization representative of the user of those services.

  • Page 20: Export Law Assurances

    EXPORT LAW ASSURANCES This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada. The governments of the United States and Canada may restrict exportation and re- exportation of this product to certain destinations. For further information, contact the U.S. De- partment of Commerce or the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

  • Page 21: Preparation

    Preparation INSTALLING BATTERIES Your radio can use an optional Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) battery pack (available from RadioShack.com) or three alkaline AA batteries (not supplied) for power. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
  • Page 22 2. Push up the latch on the back of the radio until it clicks, then lift off the battery compartment cover to remove it. 3. To install alkaline batteries, place the batteries in the battery com- partment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
  • Page 23 Caution: If you do not plan to use the radio for a month or more, remove the batteries. Batter- ies can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. Battery Life The battery meter on the top left corner of the display shows how much battery power you have left.

  • Page 24: Charging A Battery Pack

    CHARGING A BATTERY PACK Battery Small Charger Pack Hook/ Adapter If you installed a battery pack in your radio, Slot Cover you must charge it for about 16 hours before using your radio for the first time, and for about four hours thereafter. You can charge the battery pack using either an optional charger and charging adapter cover or an op- Charger...
  • Page 25 charger adapter cover. Then snap the small hook on the other end of the charger into the small slot on the charger adapter cover. 3. Plug the charger into a standard AC outlet. Mounting the Charging Dock Large Charger Hook/ The optional charging dock and charger (available from Slot RadioShack.com) provide drop-in charging convenience, let-...
  • Page 26 3. Thread two #6 screws into the charging dock’s holes, then use a screwdriver to secure the screws to the mounting surface. 4. Plug the charger into a standard AC outlet. 5. Press the back of the radio (with battery pack attached) or the battery pack (in the charger adapter cover) onto the charging dock until it clicks.
  • Page 27 Charging Level Color Charging Status and Description Completed Solid green Charging complete 100% Flashing red Battery faulty None Note: If the indicator flashes red for more than about 1 minute, the battery is faulty and must be replaced. Flashing yellow •...

  • Page 28: Using The Belt Clip

    USING THE BELT CLIP You can attach the supplied belt clip to make your radio easier to use when you are on the go. Squeeze the top and bottom of the belt clip to attach the belt clip to the radio, then slide the belt clip over your belt or waistband.

  • Page 29: A Quick Look At Your Radio

    A Quick Look at Your Radio — lets you turn on the — turns the radio backlight (by pressing it) and Indicator on and off. switch between the weather mode and two-way mode (by — lets you: holding it down). •...

  • Page 30: A Quick Look At Your Radio's Display

    A Quick Look at Your Radio’s Display A Quick Look at Your Radio’s Display...

  • Page 31: Operation

    Operation TURNING THE RADIO ON AND OFF Hold down to turn the radio on or off. All icons appear for a few seconds as shown here, then the display changes to the one shown below it. The radio beeps and the indicator above flashes when you turn it on, or the radio beeps and the display turns off when you turn it off.

  • Page 32: Setting The Battery Type

    SETTING THE BATTERY TYPE You can set the radio so it displays power usage information for which- ever type of battery (alkaline batteries or a battery pack) you installed. 1. Repeatedly press until appears. The currently set battery type – (alkaline batteries) or (battery pack) –...

  • Page 33: Transmitting And Receiving

    TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING Note: Before you can use your radio to talk to a person using another Deluxe FRS radio, you must tune both radios to the same channel, interference eliminator code (if used), and Eaves- drop Reducer code (if used).
  • Page 34 Note: The indicator above quickly flashes whenever the channel you selected is in use. If this happens, keep pressing until you get a clear channel. Setting the Interference Eliminator Code 1. Repeatedly press until the code number flashes. 2. Repeatedly press until the code number you want appears.
  • Page 35 5. Repeatedly press until the code number you want appears. 6. Press then repeat Steps 1–5 to set another channel/interference eliminator code com- bination. Setting the Eavesdrop Reducer Code 1. Repeatedly press until appears. ,  2. Repeatedly press until the code number you want ( , or ) appears.

  • Page 36: Range

    RANGE This chart shows your radio’s transmission range in different types of environments. Optimal Range Medium Range Minimal Range Flat, open areas from 5 feet up to 2 Buildings or trees. • Dense foliage or mountains. miles (line-of-sight). • Buildings or vehicles. USING THE SIMPLE MENU This feature lets you limit the number of menus that appear on the radio’s display, making it easier to use the radio’s basic features.

  • Page 37: Using Audio Accessories

    Tip: If you are part of a group of Deluxe FRS radio users, you can set up simple menu for inexperienced users in your group, to help them learn how to use their radios quickly.
  • Page 38 connect to the radio. Turn off the radio, connect the accessory to the jack, then turn the radio back on. Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone. • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

  • Page 39: Using Call Tones

    If you use an earphone with your radio while riding a bicycle, be very careful. Do not listen to a continuous broadcast. Even though some earphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still can present a traffic hazard. USING CALL TONES Your radio’s call tones alert you when you receive an incoming call.

  • Page 40: Using The Signal Strength Meter

    transmit over another transmission on a channel. Wait until the frequency is clear before trans- mitting or switch to another channel. USING THE SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Your radio’s signal strength meter helps you determine the strength of another radio’s trans- missions.
  • Page 41 • VibraCall alert — helps you tell when someone is transmitting when you are in a noisy ® environment. • Ring — helps you hear when someone is transmitting if, for example, you are not holding the radio. Your radio sounds your call tone when you receive a call. •...

  • Page 42: Changing Settings While Turning On Your Radio

    CHANGING SETTINGS WHILE TURNING ON YOUR RADIO This table lists functions you can set by pressing specific key combinations while turning on your radio. Hold Down These Keys Together Function Reset the radio to its factory settings. P + [ Turns button beeps on or off.

  • Page 43: Using Handsfree (Vox)

    USING HANDSFREE (VOX) Your radio’s VOX feature lets you transmit without pressing You can use VOX with or with- out a connected VOX accessory. The VOX sensitivity level allows you to compensate for background noise by adjusting the mi- crophone’s sensitivity. By adjusting the VOX sensitivity level up or down, you can minimize the chance of unintended noises triggering a transmission, or increase the microphone’s ability to pick up quiet voices.
  • Page 44 With a VOX Accessory Your radio’s VOX feature lets you use an optional VOX accessory you connected to the radio to transmit handsfree. Use only an approved Motorola vox accessory (available at your local RadioShack store or www.radioshack.com ) to connect to the radio. Notes: •...

  • Page 45: Using The Privacy Features

    Deluxe FRS radios that have the same code set. This Eavesdrop Reducer feature adds an extra layer of privacy to your transmissions. Note: All Deluxe FRS radios in a group must be set to the same Eavesdrop Reducer code for the transmissions to be clear.
  • Page 46 If you and others in your group use only Deluxe FRS radios and turn this feature on, you will minimize the chance of being interrupted by other radios. Note: Other FRS radios can hear transmissions between Deluxe FRS radios even with QuieT6000 turned on.
  • Page 47 (see “Us- ® ing Alerts” on Page 40). Now, when you receive a call from another Deluxe FRS radio, your ra- dio vibrates while a musical note appears, showing that someone is calling you. You can receive and transmit to other Deluxe FRS radios in your group until 30 seconds of inactivity oc- curs and the QuieT6000 function automatically resets.

  • Page 48: Using Auto Power Off

    Note: appears while QuieT6000 is active, then flashes until 30 seconds of inactivity have elapsed. USING AUTO POWER OFF You can program your radio to turn itself off after a period of inactivity you select. This helps preserve battery life. 1.
  • Page 49 mitters broadcast warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day. You can set your radio so it will monitor these weather broadcasts. You can listen to a weather channel or you can even set your radio to alert you to emergency weather broadcasts. Since NOAA and Environment Canada now broadcast warning information for all types of haz- ards, routine broadcasts are interrupted during emergencies for natural and technological warnings, watches, and other critical information.
  • Page 50 • For your radio to effectively alert you, you must place it where it can receive an alert broadcast and where you can hear its alert tone. Once you determine a location that meets these conditions, leave the radio there for the best protection. Important: The fact that you get clear voice reception does not guarantee that an emergency alert broadcast will trigger your radio's alert tone.
  • Page 51 • If your radio's batteries become weak, it might not sound a tone when an emergency alert is broadcast. Replace the batteries or recharge the battery pack if the tone does not sound. • If severe weather threatens, do not wait for an alert tone; turn on your radio to monitor the latest weather information.
  • Page 52 Notes: • As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception depends on how close you are to a transmitter and whether you are indoors or outdoors. Broadcasts transmitted on weather frequencies might contain static or noise. • In some isolated areas, it might not be possible to receive weather channel transmissions. Setting Weather Alert If you turn on weather alert then set the radio to its two-way mode, appears.

  • Page 53: Using Lock

    USING LOCK You can lock your radio’s menu, volume control, weather and scan functions. This lets you set the radio so it only turns on and off, transmits, and monitors, keeping you from accidentally changing its operation while using it. Hold down for about 3 seconds to turn lock on or off.
  • Page 54 2. To stop scanning, briefly press Note: If you press while the radio is scanning, the radio transmits on the channel you selected before turning on scan. If you do not transmit within 5 seconds, the radio contin- ues to scan. 3.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Try another channel or interference eliminator code. Message scrambled An Eavesdrop Reducer code might be set, or the setting does not match another Deluxe FRS radio where this code is already set. All Deluxe FRS radios in a group must use the same Eavesdrop Reducer code.

  • Page 57: Resetting The Radio

    Symptom Solution Message not received • Make sure all Deluxe FRS radios in your group are set to the same channel and interference eliminator code. • Make sure you are not pressing M while receiving. • Reposition, replace, or recharge the batteries.

  • Page 58: Frs Frequencies

    FRS FREQUENCIES Channel Freq. (MHz) Channel Freq. (MHz) Channel Freq. (MHz) Channel Freq. (MHz) 462.5625 462.6625 467.5875 467.6875 462.5875 462.6875 467.6125 467.7125 462.6125 462.7125 467.6375 462.6375 467.5625 467.6625 WEATHER FREQUENCIES Channel Freq. (MHz) Channel Freq. (MHz) Channel Freq.(MHz) Channel Freq. (MHz) 162.550 162.475 162.450...

  • Page 59: Care

    Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency Code Code Code Code (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) 79.7 110.9 156.7 225.7 82.5 114.8 162.2 233.6 85.4 118.8 167.9 241.8 88.5 123.0 173.8 250.3 91.5 127.3 179.9 94.8 131.8 186.2 Note: Setting the carrier squelch to disables interference eliminator codes.
  • Page 60 Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EX- CEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN.

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