22-Channel GMRS/FRS Two-Way Radio
21-1902
Thank you for purchasing a pair of RadioShack 22-
Channel GMRS/FRS Two-Way Radios. Your
lightweight, palm-sized radios have 22 channels
and 38 different quiet codes, and have auto-
squelch so you will not hear anything on a channel
unless someone is transmitting nearby on that
channel. Your radios transmit and receive on
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) and Family
Radio Service (FRS) frequencies. See your
Owner’s Manual for licensing information.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
You can power each radio with four
AAA Ni-MH batteries (supplied), or
four AAA Ni-Cd batteries (not
supplied), or four AAA alkaline
batteries (not supplied). Batteries are
available at your local RadioShack
store or online at
www.radioshack.com. You can
recharge Ni-MH batteries while they
are in the radio using the supplied
dual charger. It takes about 10 hours
for Ni-MH batteries to charge.
1. Pull down the latch on the battery compartment cover. Then remove the cover.
2. Set CHARGE ON/OFF to ON if you use rechargeable batteries or to OFF, if you use
non-rechargeable batteries. Install the batteries according to the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
Cigarette-
Lighter
Adapter
Alkaline Batteries
3. Replace the cover and push the latch up until it clicks.
Headset with Mic
appears on the display to indicate the amount of battery power remaining .
When
flashes, replace alkaline batteries or recharge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Dual-Bay FAST Charger
Radios (2)
OPERATION
Using Scan
VOLUME/OFF
Hold down
or
to scan up or down to find the desired channel and quiet code.
Ô Battery Notes Ô
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
• Do not burn or bury batteries.
• 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.
• If you do not plan to use the radio for a month or
more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
Rotate VOLUME/OFF counterclockwise to turn the
radio on or off and adjust the volume. Rotate
VOLUME/OFF clockwise to turn the radio off.
The radio automatically scans through the channels and pauses on each active
channel. While scanning, press
PTT to stop scanning
or
to change the scanning direction. Press
PTT
Using Keylock
1. Hold down PTT to talk.
To lock or unlock the keypad, hold down FUNC and press PTT to lock or unlock the
2. Release PTT to receive.
keys.
appears when the keys are locked. When the keypad is locked, you can
still transmit (press PTT), send a call (press CALL) or temporarily enable/disable
Vox (press PTT when Vox level is 1–4).
If you hold down PTT for about two-minutes, the radio
automatically stops transmitting to save power.
Dual Charger
USING KEY TONE
/
You can set the radio so it sounds a tone when you press any key except PTT or
USING AC POWER/
VEHICLE BATTERY POWER
Press
(Up) or
(Down) to select a channel, quiet
FUNC.
code, or use scan.
To turn on the key tone feature, hold down MENU for about 2 seconds.
and ON/OFF flashes. ON appears when the key tone is on and OFF appears when
it is off. Press
appears
You can charge the radio’s batteries using a standard 6V
AC-DC adapter, or charge the radio’s batteries and
power the radio using a 6V DC-DC adapter (neither
supplied) using the DC 6V jack on the bottom of the
radio. Both are available at your local RadioShack store.
Selecting Quiet Codes
There are 38 codes to choose from. See your Owner’s
Manual for a listing of the Quiet Codes.
(Up) or
(Down) to turn the key tone on or off.
9V 500 mA
AC Adapter
Rechargeable
NiMH Batteries (8)
Press PTT to store the displayed setting.
To select the desired quiet code, hold down FUNC. FUNC
1. Turn off each radio by rotating VOL/OFF clockwise
USING COURTESY TONE
appears on the display. Repeatedly press or hold
until you see the code number you want to use.
or
until it clicks.
You can set the radio so the person you are communicating with will hear a tone
when you finish transmitting.
2. Pull down the latch on the battery compartment
cover. Then remove the cover.
Owner’s Manual (1)
To turn off the quiet code feature, hold down FUNC and
repeatedly press or hold or at the same time
To turn on the courtesy tone feature, hold down MENU for about 2 seconds. Then
Belt Clip
Quick Start (1)
release MENU. Then repeatedly press MENU until
ON appears when the courtesy tone is on and OFF appears when it is off. Press
(Up) or (Down) to turn the key tone on or off.
appears and ON/OFF flashes.
until the quiet code number disappears.
3. Set CHARGE ON/OFF to ON.
4. Install the batteries according to the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
Using VOX
Press PTT to store the displayed setting.
Vox operation allows you to transmit a voice message
without pressing any key. To activate Vox, continuosly
5. Replace the cover and push the latch up until it
clicks. Turn on each radio by rotating VOL/OFF
clockwise until it clicks.
Using a Headset
You can make or answer calls with
handsfree convenience using an
optional headset with a 3/32-inch
plug (not supplied, available at
your local RadioShack store).
To connect a headset, insert the
headset’s plug into the EAR/MIC
jack on the bottom of the radio.
IMPORTANT
!
!
RESETTING THE RADIO
press MENU until VOX appears. Press
or
to select
Do not open your radio to make any internal
adjustments. Your radio is set up to transmit
a regulated signal on an assigned
If the radio’s display locks up or the radio does not work properly after you turn it on,
turn it off and then on again. If this does not correct the problem, remove the
batteries, wait about ten minutes, then reinstall them.
the desired sensitivity level (1– 4), select OFF to turn
Vox off. Press PTT to store the setting. When you do not
press any key after about 20 seconds, while in the
Menu, the radio exits the Menu without saving your
settings.
WARNING
o o
frequency. It is against the law to alter or
adjust the settings inside the radio to
exceed those limitations. Any adjustments
made to your radio must be made by a
qualified technician using the proper test
equipment. Never open your radio's case.
Never change or replace anything in your
radio except the batteries.
If you use non-rechargeable batteries, be sure to
set CHARGE ON/OFF to OFF. Non-rechargeable
batteries can get hot and explode if you try to
recharge them.
Using a Wrist Strap
You can attach an optional wrist strap or pager chain (not supplied, available at
your local RadioShack store) to the hole on the back of the radio.
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03A03
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