Uniden FRS400 Two-Way Radio User Manual


 
FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules Subpart-B. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence.
•This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Important: 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. Any adjustments to your radio must
be made by qualified technicians using the
proper test equipment.To be safe and sure:
• Never open your radio’s case.
• Never change or replace anything in your
radio except the batteries.
Your radio might cause TV or radio interference
even when it is operating properly.To determine
whether your radio is causing the interference,
turn it off. If the interference goes away,your
radio is causing it.Try to eliminate the interfer-
ence by moving your radio away from the
receiver. If you cannot eliminate the interfer-
ence, the FCC requires that you stop using the
radio.
Audio Accessories:Do not operate the radio
with audio accessories at high volume levels.
Hearing experts advise against continuous high
volume operation.If you experience a ringing in
your ears,reduce the volume level or
discontinue use. Always make sure the radio is
turned off before plugging audio accessories
into the accessory jack. Do not operate the
radio in hazardous environments. Explosion or
fire may result.Do not operate the radio near
unshielded electrical blasting caps. Under cer-
tain conditions, radios can interfere with blast-
ing operations and may cause an explosion.
Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental trans-
mission when in a blasting area or in areas
posted:“Turn off two-way radio.”Construction
crews often use remote control RF devices to
set off explosives.Care and Safety:To clean the
radio, use a soft cloth dampened with water.Do
not use cleaners or solvents because they can
harm the body of the unit and leak inside, caus-
ing permanent damage. Use a dry,lint-free cloth
to clean the battery contacts. Do not submerge
the unit in water. If the unit gets wet,turn it off
and remove the batteries immediately.Dry the
battery compartment with a soft cloth to mini-
mize potential water damage. Leave the battery
compartment cover off overnight to ensure
complete drying. Do not use the radio until the
unit is completely dry.
than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this
product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY:In the event that
the product does not conform to this warranty at
any time while this warranty is in effect, warran-
tor will either, at its option, repair or replace the
defective unit and return it to you without
charge for parts, service, or any other cost
(except shipping and handling) incurred by war-
rantor or its
representatives in connection with the
performance of this warranty.Warrantor, at its
option, may replace the unit with a new or
refurbished unit.THE LIMITED WARRANTY
SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND
ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE
PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND
EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF
ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPER-
ATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMIT-
ED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTIC-
ULAR PURPOSE.THIS WARRANTY DOES
NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIM-
BURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.Some
states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you.LEGAL REMEDIES:This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.This
warranty is void outside the United States of
America.PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PER-
FORMANCE OF WARRANTY:If, after following
the instructions in the owner’s manual you are
certain that the Product is defective, pack the
Product carefully (preferably in its original pack-
aging).The Product should include all parts and
accessories originally packaged with the
Product.Include evidence of original purchase
and a note describing the defect that has
caused you to return it.The Product should be
shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to
warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76155
(800) 297-1023, 7 a.m.to 7 p.m.Central,
Monday through Friday
www.uniden.com
Channels 14
Operating Frequencies UHF 462.5625 to
467.7125 MHz
Talk Range Up to 2 miles
Power Source 3 AA batteries
Output Power 500 mW
ERP maximum
Battery Life 50 hours (5/5/90
duty cycle)
Frequency Chart
Ch. Freq. Ch. Freq.
1 462.5625 8 467.5625
2 462.5875 9 467.5875
3 462.6125 10 467.6125
4 462.6375 11 467.6375
5 462.6625 12 467.6625
6 462.6875 13 467.6875
7 462.7125 14 467.7125
SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS
Important: Evidence of original purchase is
required for warranty service.
WARRANTOR:UNIDEN AMERICA CORPO-
RATION (“Uniden”)
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY:Uniden warrants,
for one year, to the original retail owner, this
Uniden Product to be free from defects in
materials and craftsmanship with only the
limitations or exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION:This warranty to the
original user shall terminate and be of no fur-
ther effect 12 months after the date of original
retail sale.The warranty is invalid if the Product
is (A) damaged or not maintained as reason-
able or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or
used as part of any conversion kits, subassem-
blies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden,
(C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or
repaired by someone other than an authorized
Uniden service center for a defect or malfunc-
tion covered by this warranty, (E) used in any
conjunction with equipment or parts or as part
of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or
(F) installed or programmed by anyone other
OONNEE YYEEAARR LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY
Auto Squelch Feature
The FRS400 radio is equipped with an
automatic squelch system which shuts off weak
transmissions and unwanted noise due to ter-
rain conditions or if you have reached your
range limit.
To temporarily disable the Auto Squelch and lis-
ten to the selected channel, rapidly press the
PTT button twice.The channel will remain open
until the PTT button is pressed.
To re-engage the Auto Squelch, repeat the dou-
ble PTT key press.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your radio has a unique circuit designed to dra-
matically extend the life of the batteries.If there
is no transmission within 5 seconds, your radio
switches to the Power Save mode.The radio is
still able to receive transmissions in this mode.
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