User Manual (English)
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... reference. This guide explains how to correctly operate and get the best performance from your radio. Your NS-F1112 represents the state of a high-quality Insignia product. Read this user guide carefully before using your radio, then keep it with your radio for reliable and trouble-free performance. Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Contents Introduction 1 Features 2 Setting up your radio 5 Using your radio 7 Maintaining your radio 14 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 15 Espa...
... reference. This guide explains how to correctly operate and get the best performance from your radio. Your NS-F1112 represents the state of a high-quality Insignia product. Read this user guide carefully before using your radio, then keep it with your radio for reliable and trouble-free performance. Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Contents Introduction 1 Features 2 Setting up your radio 5 Using your radio 7 Maintaining your radio 14 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 15 Espa...
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Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Features • 22 channels • Channel scan • Auto squelch • Auto battery save • Keypad lock • Roger beep • Microphone/Headphone jacks • Five call alerts • 121 Privacy codes • 3 levels of VOX • NOAA weather radio • Weather alert • Backlit display • Silent operation • Monitor 2 www.insignia-products.com
Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Features • 22 channels • Channel scan • Auto squelch • Auto battery save • Keypad lock • Roger beep • Microphone/Headphone jacks • Five call alerts • 121 Privacy codes • 3 levels of VOX • NOAA weather radio • Weather alert • Backlit display • Silent operation • Monitor 2 www.insignia-products.com
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www.insignia-products.com 3 Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Controls and buttons Component Description 1 PTT button • Press and hold to transmit. 2 Call/Lock button • Press to send a call alert signal. • Press and hold to lock the key pad. 3 Up and Down button • Adjust the volume up and down. • Make adjustment in...
www.insignia-products.com 3 Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Controls and buttons Component Description 1 PTT button • Press and hold to transmit. 2 Call/Lock button • Press to send a call alert signal. • Press and hold to lock the key pad. 3 Up and Down button • Adjust the volume up and down. • Make adjustment in...
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.... 2 Battery level The battery level. 3 Receive The radio is receiving a transmission. 4 Transmit The radio is sending a transmission. 5 Transmit power level The transmit power setting. 6 Privacy code (CTCSS/DCS) The privacy code setting. 7 Privacy code (oF~38/oF~83 The user privacy code setting. 8 Channel The channel (1-22 on GMRS/FRS band or 1-10 on or turn off the radio. Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Component 7 Power/Menu button 8 External speaker/ microphone jacks 9 Antenna...
.... 2 Battery level The battery level. 3 Receive The radio is receiving a transmission. 4 Transmit The radio is sending a transmission. 5 Transmit power level The transmit power setting. 6 Privacy code (CTCSS/DCS) The privacy code setting. 7 Privacy code (oF~38/oF~83 The user privacy code setting. 8 Channel The channel (1-22 on GMRS/FRS band or 1-10 on or turn off the radio. Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Component 7 Power/Menu button 8 External speaker/ microphone jacks 9 Antenna...
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Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Indicator 9 NOAA weather (WX) band 10 VOX Indicates The radio is active. Setting up your radio Installing the belt clip To install the belt clip: • Slide the clip up into the slot on the back of the radio. VOX is switched to weather radio mode. www.insignia-products.com 5 Belt clip lock tab Belt clip latch To remove the belt clip: • Gently slide the belt clip down toward the bottom of the radio until the belt clip latch clicks.
Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Indicator 9 NOAA weather (WX) band 10 VOX Indicates The radio is active. Setting up your radio Installing the belt clip To install the belt clip: • Slide the clip up into the slot on the back of the radio. VOX is switched to weather radio mode. www.insignia-products.com 5 Belt clip lock tab Belt clip latch To remove the belt clip: • Gently slide the belt clip down toward the bottom of the radio until the belt clip latch clicks.
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... the radio. 2 Remove the battery cover by sliding it down from operating and can damage the radio. 4 Replace the battery cover. 5 Replace the belt clip. 6 www.insignia-products.com Caution Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the radio from the radio. To install the batteries: 1 Remove the belt clip by pressing down to open 3 Insert four AAA batteries or the battery pack. Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Installing Batteries Your radio operates with...
... the radio. 2 Remove the battery cover by sliding it down from operating and can damage the radio. 4 Replace the battery cover. 5 Replace the belt clip. 6 www.insignia-products.com Caution Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the radio from the radio. To install the batteries: 1 Remove the belt clip by pressing down to open 3 Insert four AAA batteries or the battery pack. Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Installing Batteries Your radio operates with...
User Manual (English)
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... the battery level. www.insignia-products.com 7 Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Charging the battery pack Your radio can use a rechargeable NiMH battery pack which can be replaced or recharged. Initial charge time is charged. When the battery level is turning on the display. The desktop charger lights up to indicate your radio Turning the radio on and off To turn off : • Press the Power/Menu...
... the battery level. www.insignia-products.com 7 Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Charging the battery pack Your radio can use a rechargeable NiMH battery pack which can be replaced or recharged. Initial charge time is charged. When the battery level is turning on the display. The desktop charger lights up to indicate your radio Turning the radio on and off To turn off : • Press the Power/Menu...
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... of the radio when it is not receiving a signal. Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume: • Press the Up button to increase the volume. • Press the Down button to check for three seconds. 8 www.insignia-products.com ...code. To turn the monitor function on the display when transmitting. For maximum clarity, hold the PTT button and speak in your radio: • Use fresh or fully charged batteries • Use a GMRS channel. Note Your radio is receiving a transmission. FRS channels are restricted by the FCC. • Set the radio to use...
... of the radio when it is not receiving a signal. Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume: • Press the Up button to increase the volume. • Press the Down button to check for three seconds. 8 www.insignia-products.com ...code. To turn the monitor function on the display when transmitting. For maximum clarity, hold the PTT button and speak in your radio: • Use fresh or fully charged batteries • Use a GMRS channel. Note Your radio is receiving a transmission. FRS channels are restricted by the FCC. • Set the radio to use...
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Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Using a call alert Your radio can transmit a call alert for a fixed length of the 22 channels and stops on any activity. The TX icon appears while transmitting a call alert: • Press the Call/Lock button. When you are active. Your radio scans each of time. ...channel and transmit: • Press the PTT button to avoid accidentally changing the radio settings. To choose a call alert: 1 Press the Power/Menu button until a CA icon appears accompanied by the current call alert setting. 2 Use the Up or Down button to select one of the 22 channels to save...
Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Using a call alert Your radio can transmit a call alert for a fixed length of the 22 channels and stops on any activity. The TX icon appears while transmitting a call alert: • Press the Call/Lock button. When you are active. Your radio scans each of time. ...channel and transmit: • Press the PTT button to avoid accidentally changing the radio settings. To choose a call alert: 1 Press the Power/Menu button until a CA icon appears accompanied by the current call alert setting. 2 Use the Up or Down button to select one of the 22 channels to save...
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... to select one of oF disables the privacy feature. To communicate between two radios, all radios in your privacy code in CTCSS or DCS mode. 3 Press the PTT button to select TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL icon (H: Hi/L: Lo). 10 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Changing channels Your radio has 22 channels available. Setting privacy codes Your radio has 121 privacy...
... to select one of oF disables the privacy feature. To communicate between two radios, all radios in your privacy code in CTCSS or DCS mode. 3 Press the PTT button to select TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL icon (H: Hi/L: Lo). 10 www.insignia-products.com Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Changing channels Your radio has 22 channels available. Setting privacy codes Your radio has 121 privacy...
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...until the display shows VOX blinking and on the display. 2 Press the Up or Down button to set to Lo(L) level. Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio 3 Press the PTT button to save your friends know you are set the roger beep tone on icon appears. 2 Select oF by pressing the Up or Down buttons, then... the rb icon blinking, while on the right of the rb, an on . 3 Press PTT to confirm the selection. You cannot adjust the power setting on the right of the CHANNEL NUMBER display, an oF icon appears. 2 Select 1, 2, or 3 by pressing the Up or Down buttons, then pressing the PTT button. To...
...until the display shows VOX blinking and on the display. 2 Press the Up or Down button to set to Lo(L) level. Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio 3 Press the PTT button to save your friends know you are set the roger beep tone on icon appears. 2 Select oF by pressing the Up or Down buttons, then... the rb icon blinking, while on the right of the rb, an on . 3 Press PTT to confirm the selection. You cannot adjust the power setting on the right of the CHANNEL NUMBER display, an oF icon appears. 2 Select 1, 2, or 3 by pressing the Up or Down buttons, then pressing the PTT button. To...
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... button to confirm. To turn the silent operation mode on: 1 Press the Power/Menu button until the WX Band icon appears and an oF icon appears. 2 Select on by pressing the Up or Down buttons, then pressing the PTT or Power/Menu button. Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Using silent operation mode Your radio has a silent operation mode. In this mode, all beeps and tones...
... button to confirm. To turn the silent operation mode on: 1 Press the Power/Menu button until the WX Band icon appears and an oF icon appears. 2 Select on by pressing the Up or Down buttons, then pressing the PTT or Power/Menu button. Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Using silent operation mode Your radio has a silent operation mode. In this mode, all beeps and tones...
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Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Using weather alert Your radio has a NOAA weather alert function that lets you press any of the AL icon, a blinking on icon appears. 2 Select oF by pressing the Up or Down buttons, then pressing the PTT or Power/Menu button. If the radio receives a weather alert signal from designated NOAA stations. www.insignia-products.com 13...
Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Using weather alert Your radio has a NOAA weather alert function that lets you press any of the AL icon, a blinking on icon appears. 2 Select oF by pressing the Up or Down buttons, then pressing the PTT or Power/Menu button. If the radio receives a weather alert signal from designated NOAA stations. www.insignia-products.com 13...
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... headset: 1 Insert the plug(s) into your radio • Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio. • Do not immerse the radio in water. • Use a soft damp cloth to the level you want. Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Using an external speaker and microphone or headset Your radio can be used with a dry lint-free cloth should...
... headset: 1 Insert the plug(s) into your radio • Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio. • Do not immerse the radio in water. • Use a soft damp cloth to the level you want. Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Using an external speaker and microphone or headset Your radio can be used with a dry lint-free cloth should...
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Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Troubleshooting Problem No power Cannot receive messages Radio is not responding to be reset. Specifications Specification Channels: 22 channels Privacy codes: 121 NOAA weather (WX) band channels: 10 Operating Frequency: UHF 462.5500 ~467.7125 MHz Power Source: four AAA alkaline or 4.8 V rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack GMRS/FRS Frequency Chart (MHz) Channel number Channel frequency 1 462.5625 2 462.5875 3 462...
Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Troubleshooting Problem No power Cannot receive messages Radio is not responding to be reset. Specifications Specification Channels: 22 channels Privacy codes: 121 NOAA weather (WX) band channels: 10 Operating Frequency: UHF 462.5500 ~467.7125 MHz Power Source: four AAA alkaline or 4.8 V rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack GMRS/FRS Frequency Chart (MHz) Channel number Channel frequency 1 462.5625 2 462.5875 3 462...
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Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Channel number Channel frequency 5 462.6625 6 462.6875 7 462.7125 8 467.5625 9 467.5875 10 467.6125 11 467.6375 12 467.6625 13 467.6875 14 ... 19 462.6500 20 462.6750 21 462.7000 22 462.7250 Channels 8-14 are designated Canadian Marine frequencies. 16 www.insignia-products.com NOAA Weather (WX) Radio Frequency Chart (MHz) Channel number Channel frequency 1 162.550 2 162.400 3 162.475 4 162.425 5 162.450 6 162.500 7 162.525 8 161.650 9 161.775...
Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Channel number Channel frequency 5 462.6625 6 462.6875 7 462.7125 8 467.5625 9 467.5875 10 467.6125 11 467.6375 12 467.6625 13 467.6875 14 ... 19 462.6500 20 462.6750 21 462.7000 22 462.7250 Channels 8-14 are designated Canadian Marine frequencies. 16 www.insignia-products.com NOAA Weather (WX) Radio Frequency Chart (MHz) Channel number Channel frequency 1 162.550 2 162.400 3 162.475 4 162.425 5 162.450 6 162.500 7 162.525 8 161.650 9 161.775...
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...national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ Institute of ... time. Warning Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your Insignia radio is made. The user could lose the authority to this equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to operate this manual. The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure...
...national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ Institute of ... time. Warning Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your Insignia radio is made. The user could lose the authority to this equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to operate this manual. The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure...
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... other GMRS users, and being prudent with the limits for help. Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Regulatory information: FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the length of their respective holders. For service and support call sign by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •...
... other GMRS users, and being prudent with the limits for help. Insignia NS-F1112 Two-Way Radio Regulatory information: FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the length of their respective holders. For service and support call sign by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •...
Warranty (English)
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...antenna • Plasma display panel damaged by this warranty that requires service, terms of this warranty apply. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Insignia and are required after the Warranty Period expires, you sell or otherwise transfer the product. Make sure that you . This warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction • Installation • Set... repair the product with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Make sure that you received with the product. If you purchased the product from the date of your Insignia ...
...antenna • Plasma display panel damaged by this warranty that requires service, terms of this warranty apply. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Insignia and are required after the Warranty Period expires, you sell or otherwise transfer the product. Make sure that you . This warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction • Installation • Set... repair the product with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Make sure that you received with the product. If you purchased the product from the date of your Insignia ...
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... LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This warranty also does not cover: • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection to service the product • Products sold as fuses or batteries • Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
... LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This warranty also does not cover: • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection to service the product • Products sold as fuses or batteries • Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.