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Owner's Manual Manuel d'utilisation Model FR-530 Two Way Family Radio Modèle FR-530 Walkie-talkie Customer Service/Service à la clientèle 1-800-290-6650 Released on 4-13-00. Changed warranty and customer service #. Rev. A: 5-10-00 - Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. E : 5-7-01 - B: 6-27-00 - Add FCC Safety Information. C: 8-9-00- Add VOX headset purchased separately. 128-5774E 1 of 32 D : 2-14-01 - Add VOX sensitivity settings. Correct customer service #.
Owner's Manual Manuel d'utilisation Model FR-530 Two Way Family Radio Modèle FR-530 Walkie-talkie Customer Service/Service à la clientèle 1-800-290-6650 Released on 4-13-00. Changed warranty and customer service #. Rev. A: 5-10-00 - Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. E : 5-7-01 - B: 6-27-00 - Add FCC Safety Information. C: 8-9-00- Add VOX headset purchased separately. 128-5774E 1 of 32 D : 2-14-01 - Add VOX sensitivity settings. Correct customer service #.
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION OF THE FR-530 (FAMILY RADIO) It is one of 32 BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR-530 (FAMILY RADIO) READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY 128-5774E 2 of the most sophisticated and reliable two way family radios available.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION OF THE FR-530 (FAMILY RADIO) It is one of 32 BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR-530 (FAMILY RADIO) READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY 128-5774E 2 of the most sophisticated and reliable two way family radios available.
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It is skillfully constructed to use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall. -3- 128-5774E 3 of 32 The FR-530 is ideal for use , two-way radio that you reliable communications for many different applications. FEATURES Your FR-530 Family Radio is a portable, easy to give you can carry almost anywhere.
It is skillfully constructed to use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall. -3- 128-5774E 3 of 32 The FR-530 is ideal for use , two-way radio that you reliable communications for many different applications. FEATURES Your FR-530 Family Radio is a portable, easy to give you can carry almost anywhere.
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... the handset on your body while using the headset accessory, use only the Audiovox supplied belt clip for hand-held wireless devices. Range may violate FCC regulations. FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other than those recommended by the manufacturer, may cause a violation of the technical regulations of Part 15 of 32 SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter.
... the handset on your body while using the headset accessory, use only the Audiovox supplied belt clip for hand-held wireless devices. Range may violate FCC regulations. FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other than those recommended by the manufacturer, may cause a violation of the technical regulations of Part 15 of 32 SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter.
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FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS 13 15 14 2 11 9 10 4 31 8 12 7 6 5 -5- 128-5774E 5 of 32
FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS 13 15 14 2 11 9 10 4 31 8 12 7 6 5 -5- 128-5774E 5 of 32
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... the volume or channel setting. 11. LCD Display: Displays the current FRS channel number as well as other radios tuned to other functions. 12. Battery Compartment 6. Call Button: Press and hold to bypass the squelch and listen to turn the transceiver on or off. 2. Down Button: Press this button to send a ringing sound to the same channel. 9. Antenna: Rotate clockwise for 2 seconds to channel activity. 4. 1. Microphone 8. Up Button: Press this button for transceiver use, counterclockwise to receive...
... the volume or channel setting. 11. LCD Display: Displays the current FRS channel number as well as other radios tuned to other functions. 12. Battery Compartment 6. Call Button: Press and hold to bypass the squelch and listen to turn the transceiver on or off. 2. Down Button: Press this button to send a ringing sound to the same channel. 9. Antenna: Rotate clockwise for 2 seconds to channel activity. 4. 1. Microphone 8. Up Button: Press this button for transceiver use, counterclockwise to receive...
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... Indicator Call Button Indicator Low Battery Alert Battery Saver Mode Indicator BUSY SCAN Beep tone Indicator FRS Channel Indicator (1-14). 8 8 Appears each time power is on self-test of 32 Displays when Monitor button is equipped with an LCD display to indicate its settings and functions. When the radio is turned on during a power-on , pressing any button will illuminate the display for 5 seconds. SCAN Indicator Key Lock Indicator VOX Function Indicator Volume Level Indicator -7- 128-5774E 7 of the unit. Busy Channel Indicator.
... Indicator Call Button Indicator Low Battery Alert Battery Saver Mode Indicator BUSY SCAN Beep tone Indicator FRS Channel Indicator (1-14). 8 8 Appears each time power is on self-test of 32 Displays when Monitor button is equipped with an LCD display to indicate its settings and functions. When the radio is turned on during a power-on , pressing any button will illuminate the display for 5 seconds. SCAN Indicator Key Lock Indicator VOX Function Indicator Volume Level Indicator -7- 128-5774E 7 of the unit. Busy Channel Indicator.
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... display, and the transceiver will switch to battery saver mode. Observe the polarity symbols inside the battery tray when installing the batteries. The microphone / charger jack is active. Never attempt to dramatically extend the life of 32 Pressing any incoming transmissions while the battery saver mode is intended for use with Audiovox approved charging accessories only. BATTERY SAVER MODE Your FR-530 has a unique circuit designed to charge alkaline batteries with the battery charger. Remove...
... display, and the transceiver will switch to battery saver mode. Observe the polarity symbols inside the battery tray when installing the batteries. The microphone / charger jack is active. Never attempt to dramatically extend the life of 32 Pressing any incoming transmissions while the battery saver mode is intended for use with Audiovox approved charging accessories only. BATTERY SAVER MODE Your FR-530 has a unique circuit designed to charge alkaline batteries with the battery charger. Remove...
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... channel display (88 ). Low Battery Alert When the batteries are in need of the display will confirm its shutdown with a single beep tone. Monitor Button You can be used to alert the user. A graph on the right side of replacement or charging, the low battery icon will appear on self-test, whereby the LCD display will sound a 1-minute beep to signal other transceiver's tuned to confirm the transceiver's activation. If unattended the unit will transmit a 3-second ringing sound...
... channel display (88 ). Low Battery Alert When the batteries are in need of the display will confirm its shutdown with a single beep tone. Monitor Button You can be used to alert the user. A graph on the right side of replacement or charging, the low battery icon will appear on self-test, whereby the LCD display will sound a 1-minute beep to signal other transceiver's tuned to confirm the transceiver's activation. If unattended the unit will transmit a 3-second ringing sound...
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.... To unlock this button will be heard. No beep tones should be higher than 2 seconds. Channel Selection Press function button once or until the Beep Tone icon flashes. Press again, momentarily, and monitoring is disabled. This button also activates the Key lock feature when pressed and held for more than when decreasing the volume or channel number. -10- 128-5774E 10 of the desired channel (1-14), beep tone, scan, VOX and Dual Watch mode...
.... To unlock this button will be heard. No beep tones should be higher than 2 seconds. Channel Selection Press function button once or until the Beep Tone icon flashes. Press again, momentarily, and monitoring is disabled. This button also activates the Key lock feature when pressed and held for more than when decreasing the volume or channel number. -10- 128-5774E 10 of the desired channel (1-14), beep tone, scan, VOX and Dual Watch mode...
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.... NOTE: When in the channel number display and the Antenna icon and Call icon flash. When using the internal microphone/speaker or external microphone/ headset (purchased separately), your voice or the signal is least sensitive. To access VOX function, press function button 4 times until the SCAN icon flashes. L1 setting is most sensitive and L3 is detected and the radio transmits and receives automatically. Press the Up or...
.... NOTE: When in the channel number display and the Antenna icon and Call icon flash. When using the internal microphone/speaker or external microphone/ headset (purchased separately), your voice or the signal is least sensitive. To access VOX function, press function button 4 times until the SCAN icon flashes. L1 setting is most sensitive and L3 is detected and the radio transmits and receives automatically. Press the Up or...
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... change the primary channel number. While enabled, Key Lock allows only the PTT button to enter Dual Watch mode, and using the v w buttons, select "0" as a new channel number. To enable Key Lock, press function button for more than 3 seconds until Key Lock icon disappears. -12- 128-5774E 12 of unit settings. When in Dual Watch mode, the unit will now flash showing your selection. To communicate with some one on the primary channel. monitor...
... change the primary channel number. While enabled, Key Lock allows only the PTT button to enter Dual Watch mode, and using the v w buttons, select "0" as a new channel number. To enable Key Lock, press function button for more than 3 seconds until Key Lock icon disappears. -12- 128-5774E 12 of unit settings. When in Dual Watch mode, the unit will now flash showing your selection. To communicate with some one on the primary channel. monitor...
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... activated, the LCD display will illuminate while transmitting. 4. The transmit indicator will indicate "BUSY". Monitor Function The monitor button can be used to play strong received signals through its internal speaker or through a headset, if so equipped. The monitor function can be locked on a channel. Pressing the monitor button a second time will unlock the monitor function. -13- 128-5774E 13 of transmission. Set the desired primary channel. 2. Set the desired channel. 2. A tone or "Roger Beep" will...
... activated, the LCD display will illuminate while transmitting. 4. The transmit indicator will indicate "BUSY". Monitor Function The monitor button can be used to play strong received signals through its internal speaker or through a headset, if so equipped. The monitor function can be locked on a channel. Pressing the monitor button a second time will unlock the monitor function. -13- 128-5774E 13 of transmission. Set the desired primary channel. 2. Set the desired channel. 2. A tone or "Roger Beep" will...
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... prohibited or restricted by the FCC. n Do not place your transceiver in areas labeled "Blasting Area". Use in such areas could propel the transceiver like a projectile. This will eliminate the possibility of battery acid leaking from the transceiver if it could result in any way increase the output of radios or cellular telephones. n Avoid exposing the unit to modify or in...
... prohibited or restricted by the FCC. n Do not place your transceiver in areas labeled "Blasting Area". Use in such areas could propel the transceiver like a projectile. This will eliminate the possibility of battery acid leaking from the transceiver if it could result in any way increase the output of radios or cellular telephones. n Avoid exposing the unit to modify or in...
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SPECIFICATIONS* Channels: 14 Output Power: 500 mW ERP Battery Life Alkaline: 30 - 35 Hours Power Source: 4.5V DC * These specifications are subject to change without notice. Channel Frequencies: Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MHz 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 Channel 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 MHz 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 -15- 128-5774E 15 of 32 They represent typical values, individual units may vary.
SPECIFICATIONS* Channels: 14 Output Power: 500 mW ERP Battery Life Alkaline: 30 - 35 Hours Power Source: 4.5V DC * These specifications are subject to change without notice. Channel Frequencies: Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MHz 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 Channel 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 MHz 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 -15- 128-5774E 15 of 32 They represent typical values, individual units may vary.
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...repair or replacement within the terms of this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code...'s option) without charge for communications range of this product. The Company disclaims liability for parts and repair labor. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to Audiovox Family Radio Service Products. This Warranty...
...repair or replacement within the terms of this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code...'s option) without charge for communications range of this product. The Company disclaims liability for parts and repair labor. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to Audiovox Family Radio Service Products. This Warranty...