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BUTTONS AND CONTROLS
- CHANNEL button - Used for selecting a channel. Press to advance to the next channel.
- CHANNEL 1,2,3 indicators - Show which channel you are using. When the unit is in Power Save mode, the current CHANNEL indicator blinks slowly. See "Power Save."
- PAGE - Sends a tone to other Family Radio Service units tuned to the same channel. To send a page, press the PAGE button.
- MIC - Microphone
- Speaker
- ON / VOL control -Turn counterclockwise to turn ON and to increase listening volume. Turn clockwise to decrease volume and turn power OFF.
- Antenna
- Talk button - Press to transmit, release to receive.
- Battery compartment
- Belt clip
- Headphone/ External speaker jack
- Transmit indicator - Shows when the unit is transmitting.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
- Remove the battery compartment door by sliding it down from the unit.
- Install 3 AA-size alkaline batteries (not included) into the battery compartment. Make sure to follow the + and - symbols in the compartment. Installing the batteries incorrectly can damage the unit.
- Replace the battery compartment.
BELT CLIP INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
- To install the belt clip, line up the grooves on the clip with the grooves on the back of the unit. Push downward until it snaps into place.
- To remove the belt clip, release the snap with your finger or a tool while firmly pushing the clip upward.
USING YOUR FAMILY RADIO
- Turn on power.
- Set to desired channel.
- Adjust volume to comfortable level.
TO TRANSMIT
Press the Talk button. Speak slowly and clearly 2-3 inches from the microphone. To avoid cutting off the first part of your transmission, pause slightly after pressing the Talk button before you start talking. The transmit indicator comes on while the unit is transmitting.
TO RECEIVE
When you are finished talking, release the Talk button to listen to the transmission. The transmit indicator goes out while the unit is receiving.
NOTE: Remember if several family radios are in use, they must all be on the same channel to communicate.
POWER SAVE
Your radio has a unique circuit designed to dramatically 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. The CHANNEL indicator blinks to indicate Power Save is activated.
FREQUENCIES
| Channel | Frequency (MHz) |
| 1 | 462.5625 |
| 2 | 462.5875 |
| 3 | 462.6125 |
Documents / ResourcesDownload manual
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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