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... trouble-free performance. It is big in high-tech engineering. Contents Welcome 1 Contents 1 Features 1 Use and Care 2 FCC Compliance 2 Control Buttons & Indicators 3 LCD Display 5 Installing Batteries 6 Charging the batteries 7 Operation 8 User Interface 10 Troubleshooting 13 Technical Specification 14 Channel Frequency Chart 15 CTCSS Code Chart 16 Français 17 Español 33 Features • 22 Channels • VOX • Monitor function • Call Alert • Back-Lit LCD • Scan • Roger Beep Tone www.Insignia-Products.com 1 IN-FRKF003.book...
... trouble-free performance. It is big in high-tech engineering. Contents Welcome 1 Contents 1 Features 1 Use and Care 2 FCC Compliance 2 Control Buttons & Indicators 3 LCD Display 5 Installing Batteries 6 Charging the batteries 7 Operation 8 User Interface 10 Troubleshooting 13 Technical Specification 14 Channel Frequency Chart 15 CTCSS Code Chart 16 Français 17 Español 33 Features • 22 Channels • VOX • Monitor function • Call Alert • Back-Lit LCD • Scan • Roger Beep Tone www.Insignia-Products.com 1 IN-FRKF003.book...
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... include all operators using General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment for this radio must accept any interference that all necessary forms and instructions. FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of other accessories may be shared by an individual may not ensure compliance with dry lint-free cloth should it get wet. • Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during...
... include all operators using General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment for this radio must accept any interference that all necessary forms and instructions. FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of other accessories may be shared by an individual may not ensure compliance with dry lint-free cloth should it get wet. • Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during...
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Spk/Mic Volume up/ Volume down Microphone Button Monitor Icon Description Use Monitor to monitor channel activity Talk Use Talk to: • Talk on the Radio • Send a Call Tone • Save a setting www.Insignia-Products.com 3 IN-FRKF003.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:28 PM IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio Control Buttons & Indicators Monitor Talk Scan Speaker Mode Ext.
Spk/Mic Volume up/ Volume down Microphone Button Monitor Icon Description Use Monitor to monitor channel activity Talk Use Talk to: • Talk on the Radio • Send a Call Tone • Save a setting www.Insignia-Products.com 3 IN-FRKF003.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:28 PM IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio Control Buttons & Indicators Monitor Talk Scan Speaker Mode Ext.
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IN-FRKF003.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:28 PM Button Scan Mode Icon IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio Description Use Scan to: • Scan for active channels • Lock the key pad Use Mode to: • Turn On/Off the Radio • Enter/Exit the menu Volume up Volume down Use Volume up to: • Increase the volume • Scroll through the menu Use Volume down to: • Decrease the Volume • Scroll through the menu 4 www.Insignia-Products.com
IN-FRKF003.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:28 PM Button Scan Mode Icon IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio Description Use Scan to: • Scan for active channels • Lock the key pad Use Mode to: • Turn On/Off the Radio • Enter/Exit the menu Volume up Volume down Use Volume up to: • Increase the volume • Scroll through the menu Use Volume down to: • Decrease the Volume • Scroll through the menu 4 www.Insignia-Products.com
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... from the unit. 2 Insert four AAA batteries or the battery pack, observing the polarity as shown. The belt clip should be removed to ease installation or removal. To install the batteries: 1 With the back of the radio facing you, remove the battery cover by sliding it down from the unit. 6 www.Insignia-Products.com IN-FRKF003.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:28 PM IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio Installing Batteries Your IN-FRKF003 radio operates with...
... from the unit. 2 Insert four AAA batteries or the battery pack, observing the polarity as shown. The belt clip should be removed to ease installation or removal. To install the batteries: 1 With the back of the radio facing you, remove the battery cover by sliding it down from the unit. 6 www.Insignia-Products.com IN-FRKF003.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:28 PM IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio Installing Batteries Your IN-FRKF003 radio operates with...
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..., 2005 2:28 PM IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio Charging the batteries Your IN-FRKF003 is equipped to allow using the included desktop charger. To charge through the radio's MIC jack, or by using the included rechargeable NiMH battery pack which can be charged when the low battery icon flashes on the side of the radio, turn the unit OFF and remove the batteries from the radio. Note: • Only use batteries indicated in this manual. • Do not...
..., 2005 2:28 PM IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio Charging the batteries Your IN-FRKF003 is equipped to allow using the included desktop charger. To charge through the radio's MIC jack, or by using the included rechargeable NiMH battery pack which can be charged when the low battery icon flashes on the side of the radio, turn the unit OFF and remove the batteries from the radio. Note: • Only use batteries indicated in this manual. • Do not...
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... you hear noise so you can adjust the volume level of time. The RX icon appears on the LCD display when transmitting. • To receive messages, release the PTT button. The should be heard on the speaker for a fixed length of the radio when not receiving a signal. The TX icon appears during normal operation. Press for more than one second to turn the radio off. IN-FRKF003.book...
... you hear noise so you can adjust the volume level of time. The RX icon appears on the LCD display when transmitting. • To receive messages, release the PTT button. The should be heard on the speaker for a fixed length of the radio when not receiving a signal. The TX icon appears during normal operation. Press for more than one second to turn the radio off. IN-FRKF003.book...
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... to exit the scan mode. IN-FRKF003.book Page 9 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:28 PM IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio Scan Your IN-FRKF003 can be turned on/off and on, monitor, transmit/receive, and send a call tone. When you to observe for five seconds. When is on the display after the second beep. Keypad Lock for one second. Your radio rapidly scans each of the 22 channels to view the...
... to exit the scan mode. IN-FRKF003.book Page 9 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:28 PM IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio Scan Your IN-FRKF003 can be turned on/off and on, monitor, transmit/receive, and send a call tone. When you to observe for five seconds. When is on the display after the second beep. Keypad Lock for one second. Your radio rapidly scans each of the 22 channels to view the...
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... channel. • Press the PTT button to save the new CTCSS code or press repeatedly until the current CTCSS code number or oF flashes. • Use or to change the CTCSS code number. • Press the PTT button to communicate with most FRS radios. 10 www.Insignia-Products.com Channel Selection Your IN-FRKF003 has 22 channels available. IN-FRKF003.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:28 PM IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio User Interface To access the advanced features...
... channel. • Press the PTT button to save the new CTCSS code or press repeatedly until the current CTCSS code number or oF flashes. • Use or to change the CTCSS code number. • Press the PTT button to communicate with most FRS radios. 10 www.Insignia-Products.com Channel Selection Your IN-FRKF003 has 22 channels available. IN-FRKF003.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:28 PM IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio User Interface To access the advanced features...
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... To enable VOX operation: • Insert the headset plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks. • Set the radio into the SPK/MIC jacks. Roger Beep Tone Whenever you release the PTT button, a "Roger Beep" tone may be used with an optional external speaker/microphone or headset, freeing your setting. Press and to transmit without using the PTT button when using a headset. Press or to select between high and low power levels. An on or oF appears on the display. Note: On channel...
... To enable VOX operation: • Insert the headset plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks. • Set the radio into the SPK/MIC jacks. Roger Beep Tone Whenever you release the PTT button, a "Roger Beep" tone may be used with an optional external speaker/microphone or headset, freeing your setting. Press and to transmit without using the PTT button when using a headset. Press or to select between high and low power levels. An on or oF appears on the display. Note: On channel...
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IN-FRKF003.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:28 PM IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio 2 Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic into the slot on the back of the radio. 12 www.Insignia-Products.com To remove the belt clip, pull the latching tab outward, then gently slide the belt clip down toward the bottom of the radio until the latching mechanism clicks. Belt Clip To install the belt clip, slide the clip up into your desired position.
IN-FRKF003.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:28 PM IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio 2 Place the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic into the slot on the back of the radio. 12 www.Insignia-Products.com To remove the belt clip, pull the latching tab outward, then gently slide the belt clip down toward the bottom of the radio until the latching mechanism clicks. Belt Clip To install the belt clip, slide the clip up into your desired position.
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...-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio Troubleshooting Problem No Power Cannot Receive Messages Radio is not responding to be reset. Turn radio off then on. • Ensure accessory microphone is functioning properly. • Check that the batteries are within range of the radio may interfere with your communication. • Make sure key lock is not on page 9. • Radio might need to button presses Display is dim Charger not functioning Solution Check battery installation and/or replace batteries • Confirm the radios...
...-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio Troubleshooting Problem No Power Cannot Receive Messages Radio is not responding to be reset. Turn radio off then on. • Ensure accessory microphone is functioning properly. • Check that the batteries are within range of the radio may interfere with your communication. • Make sure key lock is not on page 9. • Radio might need to button presses Display is dim Charger not functioning Solution Check battery installation and/or replace batteries • Confirm the radios...
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...-FRKF003.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:28 PM IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio Technical Specification Specification • Channels: 22 Channels • Operating Frequency: UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz • Power Source: four AAA alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries • Power Output: typically 2 watts HI, 0.5 watts LO Current Drain • Receive: 150mA max • Transmit: 900mA max • Standby: Average 14mA max Operating Time Based on 900mAH (Alkaline battery) capacity: • Talk Time: 1~1.5 hours • Receive Time...
...-FRKF003.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:28 PM IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio Technical Specification Specification • Channels: 22 Channels • Operating Frequency: UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHz • Power Source: four AAA alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries • Power Output: typically 2 watts HI, 0.5 watts LO Current Drain • Receive: 150mA max • Transmit: 900mA max • Standby: Average 14mA max Operating Time Based on 900mAH (Alkaline battery) capacity: • Talk Time: 1~1.5 hours • Receive Time...
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IN-FRKF003.book Page 16 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:28 PM IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio CTCSS Code Chart Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Freq. (Hz) 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 Code 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Freq. (Hz) 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3...136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 Code 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Freq. (Hz) 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.3 To order additional or replacement accessories, call 877-467-4289. Insignia 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN USA 55423-...
IN-FRKF003.book Page 16 Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:28 PM IN-FRKF003 GMRS/FRS Radio CTCSS Code Chart Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Freq. (Hz) 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 Code 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Freq. (Hz) 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3...136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 Code 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Freq. (Hz) 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.3 To order additional or replacement accessories, call 877-467-4289. Insignia 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN USA 55423-...