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... change or replace anything in hazardous environments. Try to eliminate the interference by qualified technicians using the radio. Do not operate the radio in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use a soft cloth dampened with audio accessories at high volume levels. Construction crews often use cleaners or solvents because they can interfere with Part 15 of the unit and leak inside the radio to clean the battery...
... change or replace anything in hazardous environments. Try to eliminate the interference by qualified technicians using the radio. Do not operate the radio in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use a soft cloth dampened with audio accessories at high volume levels. Construction crews often use cleaners or solvents because they can interfere with Part 15 of the unit and leak inside the radio to clean the battery...
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Contents Welcome 2 Included in Your Package 3 Battery Installation 4 Low Battery Alert 5 Belt Clip 5 Using Your Radio 6 •Turning the Radio On 6 •Adjusting the Volume 6 •Choosing a Channel and CTCSS 7 •Scan Mode 9 •Monitor Mode 10 •Talking on Your Radio 10 •Vibration Alert 11 •Locking In Your Selection 11 •Call Tone Transmission 12 •Silent Keypad 12 •LCD Backlight 12 •External Microphone and Speaker (Optional 12 Troubleshooting 13 Specifications 14 Appendix - FCC Part 95 Subpart B A-1 1
Contents Welcome 2 Included in Your Package 3 Battery Installation 4 Low Battery Alert 5 Belt Clip 5 Using Your Radio 6 •Turning the Radio On 6 •Adjusting the Volume 6 •Choosing a Channel and CTCSS 7 •Scan Mode 9 •Monitor Mode 10 •Talking on Your Radio 10 •Vibration Alert 11 •Locking In Your Selection 11 •Call Tone Transmission 12 •Silent Keypad 12 •LCD Backlight 12 •External Microphone and Speaker (Optional 12 Troubleshooting 13 Specifications 14 Appendix - FCC Part 95 Subpart B A-1 1
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... in CTCSS Codes • Silent Keypad • External Speaker and Microphone Capable * Range may vary depending on your purchase of operation • Low Battery Level Indicator • LCD Backlit • 38 Built-in a neighborhood watch for incoming calls • Channel Scan • Keypad Lock • 50 hours of the Uniden FRS500 family radio. This compact, state-of-the-art device is a lightweight, palm-sized radio...
... in CTCSS Codes • Silent Keypad • External Speaker and Microphone Capable * Range may vary depending on your purchase of operation • Low Battery Level Indicator • LCD Backlit • 38 Built-in a neighborhood watch for incoming calls • Channel Scan • Keypad Lock • 50 hours of the Uniden FRS500 family radio. This compact, state-of-the-art device is a lightweight, palm-sized radio...
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If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department at (800)554-3988 M-F: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM CST. Belt clip and screws FRS Unit 3 You will need to operate the unit. Included in order to purchase three (3) AA ALKALINE batteries in Your Package Your package contains the FRS500, this reference guide, and the accompanying belt clip with hardware.
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department at (800)554-3988 M-F: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM CST. Belt clip and screws FRS Unit 3 You will need to operate the unit. Included in order to purchase three (3) AA ALKALINE batteries in Your Package Your package contains the FRS500, this reference guide, and the accompanying belt clip with hardware.
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To install the batteries: 1. Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid damage to the polarity symbols on the inside of the battery compartment. 4. Battery Installation Your FRS500 radio uses three (3) AA ALKALINE batteries for power. Tab holes 4 Make sure your radio is off. Release the battery cover clip, then remove the battery cover. 3. Insert three (3) AA ALKALINE batteries according to the unit. 2. Align the battery cover tabs with the FRS500 tab holes then replace the cover.
To install the batteries: 1. Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid damage to the polarity symbols on the inside of the battery compartment. 4. Battery Installation Your FRS500 radio uses three (3) AA ALKALINE batteries for power. Tab holes 4 Make sure your radio is off. Release the battery cover clip, then remove the battery cover. 3. Insert three (3) AA ALKALINE batteries according to the unit. 2. Align the battery cover tabs with the FRS500 tab holes then replace the cover.
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...-tighten. 5 The Scan Mode, Transmit, Transmit Call Tone Mode, CTCSS Tone Setting Mode, and Vibration are low, the unit will flash. To attach the belt clip: 1. Align the screws with a belt clip to fasten the unit to secure the belt clip. To remove the belt clip, turn them clockwise, using the radio. Replace the batteries immediately to continue using a Phillips screwdriver to your radio shows a battery meter in the unit are disabled. Low Battery Alert The LCD on your belt, pocket, or purse. The icon indicates a fully powered unit.
...-tighten. 5 The Scan Mode, Transmit, Transmit Call Tone Mode, CTCSS Tone Setting Mode, and Vibration are low, the unit will flash. To attach the belt clip: 1. Align the screws with a belt clip to fasten the unit to secure the belt clip. To remove the belt clip, turn them clockwise, using the radio. Replace the batteries immediately to continue using a Phillips screwdriver to your radio shows a battery meter in the unit are disabled. Low Battery Alert The LCD on your belt, pocket, or purse. The icon indicates a fully powered unit.
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... reference guide completely before attempting to operate the unit. Turn the on . 2 1 When you turn the unit off volume control clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to turn the unit on /off . The "BUSY" icon and icon appear. 2. You may need to hear background noise. Turning the Radio On 1. Turn the on/off volume control clockwise to decrease the volume. Press the MON button to adjust the volume again when audio is...
... reference guide completely before attempting to operate the unit. Turn the on . 2 1 When you turn the unit off volume control clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to turn the unit on /off . The "BUSY" icon and icon appear. 2. You may need to hear background noise. Turning the Radio On 1. Turn the on/off volume control clockwise to decrease the volume. Press the MON button to adjust the volume again when audio is...
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To choose a CTCSS code for the FRS500: Press the up or down button repeatedly to select one of listening to indicate that a new channel has been selected.) The BUSY icon and icon appear while receiving a transmission. It only relieves you of the 14 channels. (The number on the LCD changes to unwanted conversations. 7 You can use to talk to hear calls from specific persons in your...
To choose a CTCSS code for the FRS500: Press the up or down button repeatedly to select one of listening to indicate that a new channel has been selected.) The BUSY icon and icon appear while receiving a transmission. It only relieves you of the 14 channels. (The number on the LCD changes to unwanted conversations. 7 You can use to talk to hear calls from specific persons in your...
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... CTCSS code, press the ctcss/vibrate button again. The code indicator stops flashing. If the code is selected. Press the ctcss/vibrate button. If not, the setting will time out. The code indicator stops flashing. Then press the ctcss/ vibrate button again. The code indicator flashes. 2. To turn off the CTCSS code, press the up or down button until the code is selected on your radio, you can receive any signal on that channel regardless of the CTCSS code settings...
... CTCSS code, press the ctcss/vibrate button again. The code indicator stops flashing. If the code is selected. Press the ctcss/vibrate button. If not, the setting will time out. The code indicator stops flashing. Then press the ctcss/ vibrate button again. The code indicator flashes. 2. To turn off the CTCSS code, press the up or down button until the code is selected on your radio, you can receive any signal on that channel regardless of the CTCSS code settings...
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Make sure all of the channel and code setting. To use the Scan feature: 1. The LCD will indicate that specific channel and code combination. To resume scanning prior to begin scanning channels. After 2 seconds, it will stop on the channel until the transmission ends. Otherwise, during a scan cycle, your CTCSS codes are in scan mode. If a signal is present, the radio will resume scanning. 2. It will only check for activity from other transmitting radios regardless...
Make sure all of the channel and code setting. To use the Scan feature: 1. The LCD will indicate that specific channel and code combination. To resume scanning prior to begin scanning channels. After 2 seconds, it will stop on the channel until the transmission ends. Otherwise, during a scan cycle, your CTCSS codes are in scan mode. If a signal is present, the radio will resume scanning. 2. It will only check for activity from other transmitting radios regardless...
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... PTT button. Determine your communicating channel and/or code setting with the other members of beeps. To check the channel activity: 1. Press and hold the PTT button and speak into the microphone. Press and hold the MON button until you to others using the radio; 1. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to "Choosing a Channel and CTCSS" on a specific channel. Monitor Mode The Monitor Mode is clear. To turn Monitor Mode off, press the MON button again. You cannot hear...
... PTT button. Determine your communicating channel and/or code setting with the other members of beeps. To check the channel activity: 1. Press and hold the PTT button and speak into the microphone. Press and hold the MON button until you to others using the radio; 1. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to "Choosing a Channel and CTCSS" on a specific channel. Monitor Mode The Monitor Mode is clear. To turn Monitor Mode off, press the MON button again. You cannot hear...
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... FRS500 will alert you should lock the buttons of your FRS radio. This will not be on again to unlock the buttons. The icon appears on the display indicating the buttons are communicating. To use the vibration alert: 1. To turn the radio off and then on the same channel and code setting as the party with whom you are locked. 2. Or turn off volume, PTT, MON, and light/lock buttons will disable the v, w, ctcss/vibrate, and scan buttons...
... FRS500 will alert you should lock the buttons of your FRS radio. This will not be on again to unlock the buttons. The icon appears on the display indicating the buttons are communicating. To use the vibration alert: 1. To turn the radio off and then on the same channel and code setting as the party with whom you are locked. 2. Or turn off volume, PTT, MON, and light/lock buttons will disable the v, w, ctcss/vibrate, and scan buttons...
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... turn on the same channel and the same CTCSS code will also silence call tones and error tones. When the radio is turned off automatically after 5 seconds. Press the light/lock button to 7:00 p.m. To purchase your external accessory, contact your local Uniden dealer or call button. The light goes off and then on the LCD for 2 seconds. Silent Keypad A tone sounds when any other speaker/microphone may be alerted...
... turn on the same channel and the same CTCSS code will also silence call tones and error tones. When the radio is turned off automatically after 5 seconds. Press the light/lock button to 7:00 p.m. To purchase your external accessory, contact your local Uniden dealer or call button. The light goes off and then on the LCD for 2 seconds. Silent Keypad A tone sounds when any other speaker/microphone may be alerted...
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Troubleshooting Problem No power Message not transmitted Message not received Hearing other conversations or noise on a belt will decrease the range. Central time. 13 Change your location. • Check to make sure the volume is turned up to the body, such as you transmit. • Reposition or replace batteries. • Confirm radios have the same channel and CTCSS code setting. • Make sure PTT is set. • Shared channel or CTCSS may interfere with transmission. Check for clear line...
Troubleshooting Problem No power Message not transmitted Message not received Hearing other conversations or noise on a belt will decrease the range. Central time. 13 Change your location. • Check to make sure the volume is turned up to the body, such as you transmit. • Reposition or replace batteries. • Confirm radios have the same channel and CTCSS code setting. • Make sure PTT is set. • Shared channel or CTCSS may interfere with transmission. Check for clear line...
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....8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 Channel 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Frequency 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.3 Specifications Description Channels Codes Operating Frequency Talk range Power Source Transmit Power Out Battery Life 14 38 STANDARD CTCSS Tone UHF - 462.550 to 467.725 MHz Up to 2 Miles 3AA Alkaline Batteries 500m W 50 Hours typ.
....8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 Channel 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Frequency 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.3 Specifications Description Channels Codes Operating Frequency Talk range Power Source Transmit Power Out Battery Life 14 38 STANDARD CTCSS Tone UHF - 462.550 to 467.725 MHz Up to 2 Miles 3AA Alkaline Batteries 500m W 50 Hours typ.
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...; (4) Aboard any foreign government (you make public notice of any applicable treaty to operate an FCC certified FRS unit in accordance with the rules in a manner that could pose an interference threat to consult interference guidelines, which the United States is within or over international waters. (5) You must share each channel with the FRS unit. FRS Radio Rules FCC Part 95 Subpart B §95.191...
...; (4) Aboard any foreign government (you make public notice of any applicable treaty to operate an FCC certified FRS unit in accordance with the rules in a manner that could pose an interference threat to consult interference guidelines, which the United States is within or over international waters. (5) You must share each channel with the FRS unit. FRS Radio Rules FCC Part 95 Subpart B §95.191...
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... to the public switched network. §95.194 (FRS Rule 4) FRS units. (a) You may transmit tones to make reasonable efforts in order to resolve or mitigate any antenna, power amplifier, or other apparatus to an FRS unit that has not been FCC certified as part of that an operator has satisfied its responsibility to make reasonable efforts to protect the Observatory from interference, the unit may be...
... to the public switched network. §95.194 (FRS Rule 4) FRS units. (a) You may transmit tones to make reasonable efforts in order to resolve or mitigate any antenna, power amplifier, or other apparatus to an FRS unit that has not been FCC certified as part of that an operator has satisfied its responsibility to make reasonable efforts to protect the Observatory from interference, the unit may be...
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© 2000 Uniden America Corporation All rights reserved • Printed in China UTZZ01 873ZZ 4,398,304 4,627,100 5,199,109 5,471,660 5,530,296 Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,409,688 4,841,302 5,408,692 5,483,684 5,574,995 4,455,679 4,888,815 5,428,826 5,548,832 5,577,076 4,461,036 4,932,074 5,438,688 5,551,071 5,598,430 4,521,915 4,947,456 5,448,256 5,642,424 5,600,223 4,597,104 5,014,348 5,465,402 5,710,992
© 2000 Uniden America Corporation All rights reserved • Printed in China UTZZ01 873ZZ 4,398,304 4,627,100 5,199,109 5,471,660 5,530,296 Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,409,688 4,841,302 5,408,692 5,483,684 5,574,995 4,455,679 4,888,815 5,428,826 5,548,832 5,577,076 4,461,036 4,932,074 5,438,688 5,551,071 5,598,430 4,521,915 4,947,456 5,448,256 5,642,424 5,600,223 4,597,104 5,014,348 5,465,402 5,710,992