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FRS/ Weather Model: FRS-1000 Base Station With NOAA Weather Alert Owner's Manual Customer Service/Service 1-800-290-6650 © 2001 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Printed in Korea 128-6032
FRS/ Weather Model: FRS-1000 Base Station With NOAA Weather Alert Owner's Manual Customer Service/Service 1-800-290-6650 © 2001 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Printed in Korea 128-6032
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...Radio Service: The Family Radio Service (FRS) 2-way base (fixed) station "transceiver" ("transmitter and receiver") radio has been designed for family and friends to keep in touch without the need for family and individual recreational use. AVOID INSTALLING THE FRS-1000 TRANSCEIVER IN AN AREA WHERE IT MAY ...The FCC has established the license free, short -range two- USE OF OTHER BATTERIES WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR FRS-1000 WEATHER RADIO TRANSCEIVER. DO NOT USE YOUR FRS-1000 RADIO TRANSCEIVER WITH A DAMAGED ANTENNA. way radio service for a license. less in open areas; CAUTION NEVER ATTEMPT...
...Radio Service: The Family Radio Service (FRS) 2-way base (fixed) station "transceiver" ("transmitter and receiver") radio has been designed for family and friends to keep in touch without the need for family and individual recreational use. AVOID INSTALLING THE FRS-1000 TRANSCEIVER IN AN AREA WHERE IT MAY ...The FCC has established the license free, short -range two- USE OF OTHER BATTERIES WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR FRS-1000 WEATHER RADIO TRANSCEIVER. DO NOT USE YOUR FRS-1000 RADIO TRANSCEIVER WITH A DAMAGED ANTENNA. way radio service for a license. less in open areas; CAUTION NEVER ATTEMPT...
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.... LCD Backlight/Monitor (L/MON) Button 19. phone (MIC) Jacks 21. DC12V Power Jack 14. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro- Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 3. Battery Door 7. Weather/FRS Button 9. Weather Alert Button 17. Power On/Off and Function Set Button 20. Built-in Microphone 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21...
.... LCD Backlight/Monitor (L/MON) Button 19. phone (MIC) Jacks 21. DC12V Power Jack 14. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro- Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 3. Battery Door 7. Weather/FRS Button 9. Weather Alert Button 17. Power On/Off and Function Set Button 20. Built-in Microphone 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21...
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... to indicate the received signal level. The icon consists of five bars to desired output power. 4 Large Segment Display: Indicates the FRS channel number in use . 7. Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) Indicator: Icon appears when the CTCSS tone function is being ...received. HI/LO Indicators: Appropriate icon appears when the transmit power is not in use . 2. Model FRS-1000 DISPLAY 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 6 12 13 7 14 1. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when keypad is activated. 4. Battery Level ...
... to indicate the received signal level. The icon consists of five bars to desired output power. 4 Large Segment Display: Indicates the FRS channel number in use . 7. Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) Indicator: Icon appears when the CTCSS tone function is being ...received. HI/LO Indicators: Appropriate icon appears when the transmit power is not in use . 2. Model FRS-1000 DISPLAY 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 6 12 13 7 14 1. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when keypad is activated. 4. Battery Level ...
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...with the unit. Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Icon appears when dual watch mode is enabled, signifying transmission has been terminated. The FRS-1000 will automatically switch to battery back-up , should you experience loss of household current. Install the batteries as shown in the ...and slide the battery cover off the side of the transceiver; 10. The FRS-1000 is also supplied with a removable cover. Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for Your FRS-1000 base station is activated. it flashes when weather alert is active in the radio transceiver using...
...with the unit. Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Icon appears when dual watch mode is enabled, signifying transmission has been terminated. The FRS-1000 will automatically switch to battery back-up , should you experience loss of household current. Install the batteries as shown in the ...and slide the battery cover off the side of the transceiver; 10. The FRS-1000 is also supplied with a removable cover. Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for Your FRS-1000 base station is activated. it flashes when weather alert is active in the radio transceiver using...
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Use only the AC Wall Adapter, Part Number FRS1-AD, that is not to be used for the FRS-1000: 1. If the unit is supplied with the unit, are charged by connecting the AC Adapter plug to the unit and will improve performance and provide ... jack on the top of time, remove the batteries. BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER ARROW The following guidelines will void the warranty. POLARITY + - Charging FRS-1000 Batteries P/N FRSRBAT: The rechargeable batteries, Part Number FRSRBAT, supplied with the base unit. The CHG.
Use only the AC Wall Adapter, Part Number FRS1-AD, that is not to be used for the FRS-1000: 1. If the unit is supplied with the unit, are charged by connecting the AC Adapter plug to the unit and will improve performance and provide ... jack on the top of time, remove the batteries. BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER ARROW The following guidelines will void the warranty. POLARITY + - Charging FRS-1000 Batteries P/N FRSRBAT: The rechargeable batteries, Part Number FRSRBAT, supplied with the base unit. The CHG.
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In Weather Band mode, these indications are not present. 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 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. To differentiate between FRS and Weather Band modes, momentarily press the FRS/WX button.
In Weather Band mode, these indications are not present. 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 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. To differentiate between FRS and Weather Band modes, momentarily press the FRS/WX button.
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... the listening volume. External Speaker (SPK)/Microphone (MIC) Jacks (20) This set of the signal. allows the unit to revert to FRS-1000 Operational Modes. When receiving an incoming signal, the received signal strength indicator ( ) will be used as a two-way call another party... on the same channel. When in both the FRS and weather modes. Down Channel/Volume Button (15) In the FRS standby mode, pressing this button will display the relative strength of jacks accepts an Audiovox headset/microphone connector. Refer to standby mode. Pressing the...
... the listening volume. External Speaker (SPK)/Microphone (MIC) Jacks (20) This set of the signal. allows the unit to revert to FRS-1000 Operational Modes. When receiving an incoming signal, the received signal strength indicator ( ) will be used as a two-way call another party... on the same channel. When in both the FRS and weather modes. Down Channel/Volume Button (15) In the FRS standby mode, pressing this button will display the relative strength of jacks accepts an Audiovox headset/microphone connector. Refer to standby mode. Pressing the...
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The FRS-1000 has 14 channels (frequencies 1-14) indicated by the large digits on the same frequency. ...order to utilize the coded squelch tones (01-38) within each main channel (1-14). Communication with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is clear. If there is activity on these 14 channels. This feature allows ...you to lock or unlock keypad functions, except PTT and Monitor (L/MON). This enables you to communicate with other FRS units, both transmitting and re- Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) Mode (SubChannel) Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch...
The FRS-1000 has 14 channels (frequencies 1-14) indicated by the large digits on the same frequency. ...order to utilize the coded squelch tones (01-38) within each main channel (1-14). Communication with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is clear. If there is activity on these 14 channels. This feature allows ...you to lock or unlock keypad functions, except PTT and Monitor (L/MON). This enables you to communicate with other FRS units, both transmitting and re- Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) Mode (SubChannel) Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch...
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... button briefly to move to a previously selected weather channel for monitoring purposes. Press any key except the PTT button. From FRS or Weather Band standby mode, press the ALT button to FRS-1000 Operational Modes.) To change the channel: - the weather alert icon ( ) appears flashing on the display, and the ALT LED lights...
... button briefly to move to a previously selected weather channel for monitoring purposes. Press any key except the PTT button. From FRS or Weather Band standby mode, press the ALT button to FRS-1000 Operational Modes.) To change the channel: - the weather alert icon ( ) appears flashing on the display, and the ALT LED lights...
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...If this icon continues to flash on the LCD panel, recharge unit or install new Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries. Install new, charged Alkaline batteries and check functions. 4. The FRS-1000 has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range to contacting your authorized service ...center. This means other groups may be talking on a "take turns" basis. The FRS-1000 14 channels are shared on any of the channels. To avoid interference, it is plugged into a working AC power outlet. Verify...
...If this icon continues to flash on the LCD panel, recharge unit or install new Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries. Install new, charged Alkaline batteries and check functions. 4. The FRS-1000 has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range to contacting your authorized service ...center. This means other groups may be talking on a "take turns" basis. The FRS-1000 14 channels are shared on any of the channels. To avoid interference, it is plugged into a working AC power outlet. Verify...