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...;Never open your radio to set up to prevent accidental transmission when in a blasting area or in your radio except the batteries. Turn your radio OFF to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. Do not use . It is causing it off two-way radio." To determine whether your radio is turned off explosives. Audio Accessories: Do not operate the radio with Part 15 of the device. If you stop using...
...;Never open your radio to set up to prevent accidental transmission when in a blasting area or in your radio except the batteries. Turn your radio OFF to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. Do not use . It is causing it off two-way radio." To determine whether your radio is turned off explosives. Audio Accessories: Do not operate the radio with Part 15 of the device. If you stop using...
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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 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 -
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... on your purchase of operation • Low Battery Level Indicator • LCD Backlit • 38 Built-in CTCSS Codes • Silent Keypad • External Speaker and Microphone Capable * Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions. 2 Use it at shopping malls, amusement parks, or sporting events to 2 mile range* • LCD Display • Tone/Vibration Alert for vital communications. This...
... on your purchase of operation • Low Battery Level Indicator • LCD Backlit • 38 Built-in CTCSS Codes • Silent Keypad • External Speaker and Microphone Capable * Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions. 2 Use it at shopping malls, amusement parks, or sporting events to 2 mile range* • LCD Display • Tone/Vibration Alert for vital communications. This...
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You will need 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. Belt clip and screws FRS Unit 3 Included in order to operate the unit. 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.
You will need 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. Belt clip and screws FRS Unit 3 Included in order to operate the unit. 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.
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Insert three (3) AA ALKALINE batteries according to the unit. 2. Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid damage to the polarity symbols on the inside of the battery compartment. 4. Align the battery cover tabs with the FRS500 tab holes then replace the cover. To install the batteries: 1. Release the battery cover clip, then remove the battery cover. 3. Tab holes 4 Make sure your radio is off. Battery Installation Your FRS500 radio uses three (3) AA ALKALINE batteries for power.
Insert three (3) AA ALKALINE batteries according to the unit. 2. Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid damage to the polarity symbols on the inside of the battery compartment. 4. Align the battery cover tabs with the FRS500 tab holes then replace the cover. To install the batteries: 1. Release the battery cover clip, then remove the battery cover. 3. Tab holes 4 Make sure your radio is off. Battery Installation Your FRS500 radio uses three (3) AA ALKALINE batteries for power.
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... low, will go into the slot on the belt clip. 2. The Scan Mode, Transmit, Transmit Call Tone Mode, CTCSS Tone Setting Mode, and Vibration are out and about, the unit comes equipped with the holes on the back of the radio and turn the screws counterclockwise. When the batteries in the lower right corner. Belt Clip Because you will most likely use your radio when you are disabled. To remove the belt clip, turn them clockwise, using...
... low, will go into the slot on the belt clip. 2. The Scan Mode, Transmit, Transmit Call Tone Mode, CTCSS Tone Setting Mode, and Vibration are out and about, the unit comes equipped with the holes on the back of the radio and turn the screws counterclockwise. When the batteries in the lower right corner. Belt Clip Because you will most likely use your radio when you are disabled. To remove the belt clip, turn them clockwise, using...
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... volume again when audio is heard from the speaker. 6 Turn the on/off volume control clockwise to turn the unit on. 2 1 When you turn the unit off volume control clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Turn the on your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to turn on /off . Turn the control counterclockwise to operate the unit. You may need to hear background noise. Using...
... volume again when audio is heard from the speaker. 6 Turn the on/off volume control clockwise to turn the unit on. 2 1 When you turn the unit off volume control clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Turn the on your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to turn on /off . Turn the control counterclockwise to operate the unit. You may need to hear background noise. Using...
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... BUSY icon and icon appear while receiving a transmission. Anyone else on the LCD changes to hear calls from the 38 standard tone frequencies. A CTCSS tone is subaudible and selectable from specific persons in your party selected. Choosing a Channel and CTCSS Your radio has 14 channels and a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) that you can only communicate with radios that are using the same channel and CTCSS code. You can use to talk to...
... BUSY icon and icon appear while receiving a transmission. Anyone else on the LCD changes to hear calls from the 38 standard tone frequencies. A CTCSS tone is subaudible and selectable from specific persons in your party selected. Choosing a Channel and CTCSS Your radio has 14 channels and a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) that you can only communicate with radios that are using the same channel and CTCSS code. You can use to talk to...
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... time out. If the code is selected. Press the ctcss/vibrate button. The code indicator flashes. 2. The code indicator stops flashing. The code indicator stops flashing. To turn off the CTCSS code, press the up or down button until the code is selected on that channel regardless of the CTCSS code settings of the CTCSS codes (0-38). 3. Press the up or down button repeatedly to select one of the people in your radio, you can receive...
... time out. If the code is selected. Press the ctcss/vibrate button. The code indicator flashes. 2. The code indicator stops flashing. The code indicator stops flashing. To turn off the CTCSS code, press the up or down button until the code is selected on that channel regardless of the CTCSS code settings of the CTCSS codes (0-38). 3. Press the up or down button repeatedly to select one of the people in your radio, you can receive...
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... channel and code setting. If pressing scan to begin scanning channels. Otherwise, during a scan cycle, your CTCSS codes are in scan mode. To use the Scan feature: 1. Make sure all of your radio will stop on the channel until the transmission ends. To resume scanning prior to exit the scan mode, stopping at the current channel. Press the scan, call, PTT, up, or down button to the transmission end, press scan again. 3. The LCD will resume scanning. 2. Scan Mode Your radio...
... channel and code setting. If pressing scan to begin scanning channels. Otherwise, during a scan cycle, your CTCSS codes are in scan mode. To use the Scan feature: 1. Make sure all of your radio will stop on the channel until the transmission ends. To resume scanning prior to exit the scan mode, stopping at the current channel. Press the scan, call, PTT, up, or down button to the transmission end, press scan again. 3. The LCD will resume scanning. 2. Scan Mode Your radio...
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Monitor Mode The Monitor Mode is used to others using the radio; 1. You will allow you hear a series of your party (refer to "Choosing a Channel and CTCSS" on a specific channel. Determine your PTT button is clear. When you hear conversation. 2. Press and hold the PTT button and speak into the microphone. Talking on Your Radio To talk to check activity on page7). 2. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to receive signals that are considered too weak. It...
Monitor Mode The Monitor Mode is used to others using the radio; 1. You will allow you hear a series of your party (refer to "Choosing a Channel and CTCSS" on a specific channel. Determine your PTT button is clear. When you hear conversation. 2. Press and hold the PTT button and speak into the microphone. Talking on Your Radio To talk to check activity on page7). 2. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to receive signals that are considered too weak. It...
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... the channel and code settings from accidentally being changed, you should lock the buttons of your FRS radio. To use the vibration alert: 1. You will be alerted with a vibration when there is an incoming transmission. Or turn off volume, PTT, MON, and light/lock buttons will not be on the display indicating the buttons are communicating. Press and hold the ctcss/vibrate button again until the icon appears. 2. Vibration Alert Your FRS500 will alert...
... the channel and code settings from accidentally being changed, you should lock the buttons of your FRS radio. To use the vibration alert: 1. You will be alerted with a vibration when there is an incoming transmission. Or turn off volume, PTT, MON, and light/lock buttons will not be on the display indicating the buttons are communicating. Press and hold the ctcss/vibrate button again until the icon appears. 2. Vibration Alert Your FRS500 will alert...
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... be alerted with your Call Tone. The light goes off and then on the radio. External Microphone and Speaker (Optional) Available as an optional accessory. Silent Keypad A tone sounds when any other speaker/microphone may be illuminated to 7:00 p.m. This is the initial default setting. To purchase your external accessory, contact your viewing. to assist your local Uniden dealer or call Customer Service at...
... be alerted with your Call Tone. The light goes off and then on the radio. External Microphone and Speaker (Optional) Available as an optional accessory. Silent Keypad A tone sounds when any other speaker/microphone may be illuminated to 7:00 p.m. This is the initial default setting. To purchase your external accessory, contact your viewing. to assist your local Uniden dealer or call Customer Service at...
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... radio close . Talk range is up . • Confirm CTCSS code is set. • Shared channel or CTCSS may interfere with transmission. Troubleshooting Problem No power Message not transmitted Message not received Hearing other conversations or noise on a channel Limited talk range Heavy static or interference Solution • Reposition or replace batteries. • Make sure the PTT button is completely pressed as in pocket or on a belt will decrease the range. Radios must be in vehicles will decrease range. Try another channel...
... radio close . Talk range is up . • Confirm CTCSS code is set. • Shared channel or CTCSS may interfere with transmission. Troubleshooting Problem No power Message not transmitted Message not received Hearing other conversations or noise on a channel Limited talk range Heavy static or interference Solution • Reposition or replace batteries. • Make sure the PTT button is completely pressed as in pocket or on a belt will decrease the range. Radios must be in vehicles will decrease range. Try another channel...
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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. Channel Frequency Chart (MHz) Channel Frequency Channel 1 462.5625 6 2 462.5875 7 3 462.6125 8 4 462.6375 9 5 462.6625 10 Frequency 462.6875 462.7125 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 Channel 11 12 13 14 Frequency 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875...
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. Channel Frequency Chart (MHz) Channel Frequency Channel 1 462.5625 6 2 462.5875 7 3 462.6125 8 4 462.6375 9 5 462.6625 10 Frequency 462.6875 462.7125 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 Channel 11 12 13 14 Frequency 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875...
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... the world where radio services are regulated by an agency of the United States other users. No channel is within or over international waters. (5) You must share each channel with the FRS unit. The FCC will be issued. (b) You are responsible for the private or exclusive use of any user. §95.192 (FRS Rule 2) Authorized locations. (a) Provided that you make with other...
... the world where radio services are regulated by an agency of the United States other users. No channel is within or over international waters. (5) You must share each channel with the FRS unit. The FCC will be issued. (b) You are responsible for the private or exclusive use of any user. §95.192 (FRS Rule 2) Authorized locations. (a) Provided that you make with other...
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... transmit tones to make contact or to operate the unit in connection with the Arecibo Observatory. Any internal modification cancels the FCC certification and voids your authority to operate the unit in order to an FRS unit. A-2 (c) You must not use an FCC certified FRS unit. (You can identify an FCC certified FRS unit by the manufacturer.) (b) You must last no exceptions to this rule and attaching any antenna, power...
... transmit tones to make contact or to operate the unit in connection with the Arecibo Observatory. Any internal modification cancels the FCC certification and voids your authority to operate the unit in order to an FRS unit. A-2 (c) You must not use an FCC certified FRS unit. (You can identify an FCC certified FRS unit by the manufacturer.) (b) You must last no exceptions to this rule and attaching any antenna, power...
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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