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... individual recreational use. CAUTION NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BATTERIES. The FCC has established the license free, short -range two- USE OF OTHER BATTERIES WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR FRS-1000 WEATHER RADIO TRANSCEIVER. The optimal range for two-way radio operation between home base and other mobile FRS units, and operates on Family Radio Service designated frequencies. OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN RECHARGING, USE ONLY THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES SUPPLIED WITH...
... individual recreational use. CAUTION NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BATTERIES. The FCC has established the license free, short -range two- USE OF OTHER BATTERIES WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR FRS-1000 WEATHER RADIO TRANSCEIVER. The optimal range for two-way radio operation between home base and other mobile FRS units, and operates on Family Radio Service designated frequencies. OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN RECHARGING, USE ONLY THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES SUPPLIED WITH...
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Antenna (Retractable) 5. Voice-Operated Transmission (VOX) Button 8. SCAN/Lock Button 10. CALL Button 13. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 3. Transmit LED (Green) 6. Weather/FRS Button 9. Charging (CHG.) LED (Red) 15. MODE Button 18. Battery Door 7. LCD Backlight/Monitor (L/MON) Button 19. Built-in Speaker 11. Up/Down Channel/Volume Buttons 16. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro- phone (MIC) Jacks 21. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button 3 Model FRS-1000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. Alert (ALT) LED (Red) 4. Built-in Microphone 13 14 15 16 17 18 19...
Antenna (Retractable) 5. Voice-Operated Transmission (VOX) Button 8. SCAN/Lock Button 10. CALL Button 13. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 3. Transmit LED (Green) 6. Weather/FRS Button 9. Charging (CHG.) LED (Red) 15. MODE Button 18. Battery Door 7. LCD Backlight/Monitor (L/MON) Button 19. Built-in Speaker 11. Up/Down Channel/Volume Buttons 16. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro- phone (MIC) Jacks 21. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button 3 Model FRS-1000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. Alert (ALT) LED (Red) 4. Built-in Microphone 13 14 15 16 17 18 19...
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... the transmit power is being received. Model FRS-1000 DISPLAY 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 6 12 13 7 14 1. Button (Key) Tone Beep On/Off Indicator: This icon appears when the beep key tone is on, and disappears when tone is locked. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when keypad is not in use . 2. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel and/or a tone code every .5 second to indicate the received signal level. Battery Level...
... the transmit power is being received. Model FRS-1000 DISPLAY 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 6 12 13 7 14 1. Button (Key) Tone Beep On/Off Indicator: This icon appears when the beep key tone is on, and disappears when tone is locked. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when keypad is not in use . 2. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel and/or a tone code every .5 second to indicate the received signal level. Battery Level...
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.... Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for Your FRS-1000 base station is disabled. 12. The rechargeable batteries, Part Number FRSRBAT, are installed in the FRS mode. 11. Insert the four AA rechargable batteries, Part Number FRSRBAT, provided. (Alternate positive ends (+) as follows: 1. Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Icon appears when dual watch mode is fitted with a removable cover. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands-free conversation. it flashes when weather alert is activated...
.... Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for Your FRS-1000 base station is disabled. 12. The rechargeable batteries, Part Number FRSRBAT, are installed in the FRS mode. 11. Insert the four AA rechargable batteries, Part Number FRSRBAT, provided. (Alternate positive ends (+) as follows: 1. Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Icon appears when dual watch mode is fitted with a removable cover. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands-free conversation. it flashes when weather alert is activated...
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...: 1. The CHG. BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER ARROW The following guidelines will void the warranty. If the unit is supplied with the unit, are charged by connecting the AC Adapter plug to the ON position. Charging FRS-1000 Batteries P/N FRSRBAT: The rechargeable batteries, Part Number FRSRBAT, supplied with the base unit. POLARITY + - Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-MH)batteries. 3. LED indicator below the LCD display lights red during battery charge operation. 6
...: 1. The CHG. BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER ARROW The following guidelines will void the warranty. If the unit is supplied with the unit, are charged by connecting the AC Adapter plug to the ON position. Charging FRS-1000 Batteries P/N FRSRBAT: The rechargeable batteries, Part Number FRSRBAT, supplied with the base unit. POLARITY + - Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-MH)batteries. 3. LED indicator below the LCD display lights red during battery charge operation. 6
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... batteries Part Number FRSRBAT. Caution: The charging adapter is unplugged. three segments are charging. Low Battery - one segment is connected and in personal injury and/or damage to recharge any batteries other type batteries. Approximately 20-24 hours are not installed. A flashing red LED charging indicator denotes batteries are required to the OFF position, when using any other than the ones provided. You must set the CHARGE switch to fully charge the batteries...
... batteries Part Number FRSRBAT. Caution: The charging adapter is unplugged. three segments are charging. Low Battery - one segment is connected and in personal injury and/or damage to recharge any batteries other type batteries. Approximately 20-24 hours are not installed. A flashing red LED charging indicator denotes batteries are required to the OFF position, when using any other than the ones provided. You must set the CHARGE switch to fully charge the batteries...
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In Weather Band mode, these indications are not present. To differentiate between FRS and Weather Band modes, momentarily press the FRS/WX button. Refer to the appropriate section of this manual for detailed operating instructions for HI or LO indication below the battery power level indicator when in FRS mode. FRS-1000 OPERATIONAL MODES WEATHER BAND FRS BAND CHANNEL SELECT (WX/MODE/CH) BUTTON BEEP (WX/MODE,MODE/ On/oF) CHANNEL SELECT CTCSS SELECT POWER SELECT DUAL WATCH KEY TONE ROGER BEEP CALL SELECT NOTE: To switch between operating modes, look for each mode. 8
In Weather Band mode, these indications are not present. To differentiate between FRS and Weather Band modes, momentarily press the FRS/WX button. Refer to the appropriate section of this manual for detailed operating instructions for HI or LO indication below the battery power level indicator when in FRS mode. FRS-1000 OPERATIONAL MODES WEATHER BAND FRS BAND CHANNEL SELECT (WX/MODE/CH) BUTTON BEEP (WX/MODE,MODE/ On/oF) CHANNEL SELECT CTCSS SELECT POWER SELECT DUAL WATCH KEY TONE ROGER BEEP CALL SELECT NOTE: To switch between operating modes, look for each mode. 8
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... To Talk (PTT) Button (21) Pressing and holding this button will disapppear from the display. Check activity by the small number adjacent to the icon ( ) Monitor/Display (L/MON) Button (18) This button is used to to the same channel and privacy code setting as yours. Do not transmit if you to speak to any transceiver that is set to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting. This feature is useful...
... To Talk (PTT) Button (21) Pressing and holding this button will disapppear from the display. Check activity by the small number adjacent to the icon ( ) Monitor/Display (L/MON) Button (18) This button is used to to the same channel and privacy code setting as yours. Do not transmit if you to speak to any transceiver that is set to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting. This feature is useful...
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... received signal strength indicator ( ) will light red for adjustment in function edit mode, this button ( ) will be used as a two-way call another party on the same channel. Up Channel/Volume Button (15) In the FRS standby mode, pressing this button will decrement the listening volume. allows the unit to revert to FRS-1000 Operational Modes. When in function edit mode, this button ( ) will be used to enable or disable the scan mode. Down Channel/Volume Button (15) In the FRS...
... received signal strength indicator ( ) will light red for adjustment in function edit mode, this button ( ) will be used as a two-way call another party on the same channel. Up Channel/Volume Button (15) In the FRS standby mode, pressing this button will decrement the listening volume. allows the unit to revert to FRS-1000 Operational Modes. When in function edit mode, this button ( ) will be used to enable or disable the scan mode. Down Channel/Volume Button (15) In the FRS...
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... feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (01-38) within each main channel (1-14). This enables you to communicate with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is activity on these 14 channels. When the keypad is clear. To change to check the activity on the same main channel using the same subcode. nel number flashes. - Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) Mode (SubChannel) Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) consists of the display...
... feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (01-38) within each main channel (1-14). This enables you to communicate with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is activity on these 14 channels. When the keypad is clear. To change to check the activity on the same main channel using the same subcode. nel number flashes. - Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) Mode (SubChannel) Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) consists of the display...
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... channel not using the same subcode. When set to low, the transmit range of the transmitting power level at high or low. The display will flash as it is displayed, press the Up or Down button to ignore all traffic on the display. - CTCSS filters out unwanted transmissions without the same coded squelch tone). Transmit Power Selection Mode This feature permits selection of the unit will only allow you to enable the CTCSS mode; Press the Mode Button 3 times...
... channel not using the same subcode. When set to low, the transmit range of the transmitting power level at high or low. The display will flash as it is displayed, press the Up or Down button to ignore all traffic on the display. - CTCSS filters out unwanted transmissions without the same coded squelch tone). Transmit Power Selection Mode This feature permits selection of the unit will only allow you to enable the CTCSS mode; Press the Mode Button 3 times...
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... dual watch channel. Pressing the PTT button when no signal is pressed. Press the Power On/Off button to sound a tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Monitor (L/MON) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE Button, or SCAN Button. Key Tone This feature allows the transceiver to confirm selection of the dual watch channel just selected. To turn the key tones on the LCD display. - While in dual watch mode, the unit will now...
... dual watch channel. Pressing the PTT button when no signal is pressed. Press the Power On/Off button to sound a tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Monitor (L/MON) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE Button, or SCAN Button. Key Tone This feature allows the transceiver to confirm selection of the dual watch channel just selected. To turn the key tones on the LCD display. - While in dual watch mode, the unit will now...
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To enable and disable the Roger Beep tone: - Momentarily press the Power On/Off Button to press the PTT button. When enabled, the tone icon ( ) appears steady on or off as desired. - When the key tone feature is released . From the FRS standby mode, press the Mode Button 6 times until rb appears on the display, together with the flashing Roger Beep icon ( ) and On or oF. - Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides 5 user-selectable call...
To enable and disable the Roger Beep tone: - Momentarily press the Power On/Off Button to press the PTT button. When enabled, the tone icon ( ) appears steady on or off as desired. - When the key tone feature is released . From the FRS standby mode, press the Mode Button 6 times until rb appears on the display, together with the flashing Roger Beep icon ( ) and On or oF. - Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides 5 user-selectable call...
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... monitor all channels and tone codes (CTCSS) automatically for valid signals. The radio will display each channel (1-14) in the VOX mode, no activity and you to select the desired VOX sensitivity level (1 is the most sensitive, 5 is in use. If there is transmitting in order as the setting. From FRS standby mode, press the VOX button; NOTE: When the unit is no functions on the LCD display whenever the VOX feature...
... monitor all channels and tone codes (CTCSS) automatically for valid signals. The radio will display each channel (1-14) in the VOX mode, no activity and you to select the desired VOX sensitivity level (1 is the most sensitive, 5 is in use. If there is transmitting in order as the setting. From FRS standby mode, press the VOX button; NOTE: When the unit is no functions on the LCD display whenever the VOX feature...
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Press the SCAN button; To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu: - the ( ) icon appears on the display. - To unlock the Auto Key function, press and hold the SCAN Button for a single channel. The PTT and Monitor Buttons are not effected. 16 Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental channel change to select the CTCSS function. - To activate the tone code (CTCSS) scan mode, - To disable the tone code scan, press the SCAN button again, and the radio will...
Press the SCAN button; To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu: - the ( ) icon appears on the display. - To unlock the Auto Key function, press and hold the SCAN Button for a single channel. The PTT and Monitor Buttons are not effected. 16 Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental channel change to select the CTCSS function. - To activate the tone code (CTCSS) scan mode, - To disable the tone code scan, press the SCAN button again, and the radio will...
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... lights red. - Press any key except the PTT button. Weather Alert Mode Whether the unit is received, the unit will then revert to the next higher main channel number. - Momentarily press the ALT button again to FRS-1000 Operational Modes.) To change the channel: - The radio must be in FRS or weather band mode, if a weather alert signal is in the weather channel mode. ( Refer to exit the Weather Alert function. 17 Weather Band Operation Channel Selection This feature provides access to 10 channels within the weather band (7 NOAA channels...
... lights red. - Press any key except the PTT button. Weather Alert Mode Whether the unit is received, the unit will then revert to the next higher main channel number. - Momentarily press the ALT button again to FRS-1000 Operational Modes.) To change the channel: - The radio must be in FRS or weather band mode, if a weather alert signal is in the weather channel mode. ( Refer to exit the Weather Alert function. 17 Weather Band Operation Channel Selection This feature provides access to 10 channels within the weather band (7 NOAA channels...
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... COMMUNICATION 1 . To avoid interference, it is plugged into a working AC power outlet. If this icon continues to contacting your authorized service center. Check the operating procedures. 2. Verify correct battery installation. 3. Install new, charged Alkaline batteries and check functions. 4. Check that AC adapter is 18 A common code of ethics/courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to field units. Additional Functions When one...
... COMMUNICATION 1 . To avoid interference, it is plugged into a working AC power outlet. If this icon continues to contacting your authorized service center. Check the operating procedures. 2. Verify correct battery installation. 3. Install new, charged Alkaline batteries and check functions. 4. Check that AC adapter is 18 A common code of ethics/courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to field units. Additional Functions When one...
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Troubleshooting Problem No transmission while pressing the PTT Button Possible cause Weak batteries Incorrect battery polarity 19 Correction Charge or replace batteries Install the batteries following the directions in a normal voice. Warning • Remove the batteries from the batteries and corroding the transceiver. • Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extremes of chemicals leaking from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods. This...
Troubleshooting Problem No transmission while pressing the PTT Button Possible cause Weak batteries Incorrect battery polarity 19 Correction Charge or replace batteries Install the batteries following the directions in a normal voice. Warning • Remove the batteries from the batteries and corroding the transceiver. • Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extremes of chemicals leaking from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods. This...
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... channel Obstruction of radio signal Batteries extremely discharged Correction Charge or replace batteries Adjust the transceiver's settings to match those settings of the target transceiver. Troubleshooting (Cont.) Problem Weak or no signal received Unit beeps, but will not function when turned on Reception of unwanted signals Charge light flashes Possible cause Weak batteries Channel and privacy code not set the same as computers or TVs Batteries are not installed and CHARGE switch (1) is on Turn on the CTCSS privacy mode and set code number...
... channel Obstruction of radio signal Batteries extremely discharged Correction Charge or replace batteries Adjust the transceiver's settings to match those settings of the target transceiver. Troubleshooting (Cont.) Problem Weak or no signal received Unit beeps, but will not function when turned on Reception of unwanted signals Charge light flashes Possible cause Weak batteries Channel and privacy code not set the same as computers or TVs Batteries are not installed and CHARGE switch (1) is on Turn on the CTCSS privacy mode and set code number...
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... Specifications: General Frequency Range: FRS/Weather FRS Channels Privacy Codes Dimensions (W x H x D) (Without Antenna) Power Supply Power Source Battery Backup Operating Time Battery Backup Receiver Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power Modulation Distortion Transmitter Maximum RF Output Power High Low Range Maximum Deviation Modulation Distortion Refer to frequency charts 14 38 for each main channel 4.625 in x 6.875 in x 2.375 in 117.5 mm x 173.4 mm x 60.3 mm AC/DC Adapter Input: 120 Vac Output 12 Vdc, 0.5 Amp Ni-MH rechargeable...
... Specifications: General Frequency Range: FRS/Weather FRS Channels Privacy Codes Dimensions (W x H x D) (Without Antenna) Power Supply Power Source Battery Backup Operating Time Battery Backup Receiver Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power Modulation Distortion Transmitter Maximum RF Output Power High Low Range Maximum Deviation Modulation Distortion Refer to frequency charts 14 38 for each main channel 4.625 in x 6.875 in x 2.375 in 117.5 mm x 173.4 mm x 60.3 mm AC/DC Adapter Input: 120 Vac Output 12 Vdc, 0.5 Amp Ni-MH rechargeable...