4. If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the
batteries. Old or leaking batteries can cause damage to the unit and will
void the warranty.
5. Do not dispose of batteries in fire, batteries may explode or leak.
6. When the Low Battery Icon appears in the LCD Display, replace all 3
batteries with new ones.
BASIC OPERATION
1. Turn on the FRS Radio by pressing until a channel number appears and a
confirmation tone is heard.
2. Adjust to the desired volume level using the or Buttons. The display will
flash and the letter “v” will show when volume adjust is active. A confirmation
beep will be heard and the level of the beeps will increase or decrease as the
volume is adjusted.
Note: The LCD Display will revert back to channel mode if no button is
pressed within 5 seconds.
3. Press the Button to activate the channel select mode. The channel display
will begin flashing. Use the or Buttons to change channels.
4. Press the PTT button to confirm your selection.
Note: Both units must be set to the same channel number to communicate
with each other.
5. The Call Button can be used to send a ring tone to another party on the same
channel. Press the Button once. The ring tone will be heard on both units
and will sound for about 1.5 seconds.
6. Press and hold the PTT Button to communicate with another party on the same
channel. Hold the radio 2-3 inches from you mouth and speak clearly into the
microphone (#8).
Note: If the PTT Button is depressed for more than 1 minute, a tone will be
generated and will sound continuously until the PTT Button is released.
7. When transmission is complete, release the PTT Button and listens for a reply.
A Talk Confirmation/Roger Beep tone will be heard when the PTT Button is
released. This lets the person you are talking to that you have finished talking
and it is their turn to speak.
8. The FRS Radio is equipped with auto squelch, which will automatically block
out any unwanted noise or static due to terrain conditions or if you have
reached your range limit. You can disable to automatic squelch by pressing
the Button 3 times. Static will be heard along with any distant transmission
you may be receiving. Press the Button again to go back to the automatic
squelch mode.
9. Turn off the FRS Radio by pressing and holding the Button until a beep is
heard and the display turns off.
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