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... is causing the interference, turn it . To be made by moving your radio is against Audio Accessories: Do not operate the radio with audio accessories at high volume levels. To determine whether your radio away from the receiver. Any adjustments to your radio except the batteries. Hearing experts advise against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to make any interference received, including interference that you stop using the proper test...
... is causing the interference, turn it . To be made by moving your radio is against Audio Accessories: Do not operate the radio with audio accessories at high volume levels. To determine whether your radio away from the receiver. Any adjustments to your radio except the batteries. Hearing experts advise against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to make any interference received, including interference that you stop using the proper test...
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... a blasting area or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Turn your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use cleaners or solvents because they can interfere with water. Leave the battery compartment cover off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory jack. However, do not submerge the unit in hazardous environments. continuous high volume operation. Use a dry, lint-free cloth to minimize potential water damage. Do...
... a blasting area or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Turn your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use cleaners or solvents because they can interfere with water. Leave the battery compartment cover off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory jack. However, do not submerge the unit in hazardous environments. continuous high volume operation. Use a dry, lint-free cloth to minimize potential water damage. Do...
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Contents Welcome 2 Optional Accessories 3 Battery Installation 4 Low Battery Alert 5 Belt Clip Installation 6 Attaching the Hand Strap 7 Using Your Radio 8 •Turning the Radio On 8 •Adjusting the Volume 9 •Adjusting the Sound 9 •Locking In Your Selection 15 •Talking on Your Radio 16 •Tone Alert for Incoming Calls 16 •LCD Backlight 17 •Voice-Activated Transmission 18 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 22 1
Contents Welcome 2 Optional Accessories 3 Battery Installation 4 Low Battery Alert 5 Belt Clip Installation 6 Attaching the Hand Strap 7 Using Your Radio 8 •Turning the Radio On 8 •Adjusting the Volume 9 •Adjusting the Sound 9 •Locking In Your Selection 15 •Talking on Your Radio 16 •Tone Alert for Incoming Calls 16 •LCD Backlight 17 •Voice-Activated Transmission 18 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 22 1
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... parks, or sporting events to 2 mile range* •LCD Display •Tone Alert for vital communication. This product is equipped with the following features: •14 Channels •Up to stay in contact with family and friends, or in a neighborhood watch for incoming calls •Auto Channel Scan •Keypad Lock •30 hours of the Uniden FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series family radio.
... parks, or sporting events to 2 mile range* •LCD Display •Tone Alert for vital communication. This product is equipped with the following features: •14 Channels •Up to stay in contact with family and friends, or in a neighborhood watch for incoming calls •Auto Channel Scan •Keypad Lock •30 hours of the Uniden FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series family radio.
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The following optional accessories may be purchased from your Uniden dealer or by calling (800)554-3988: •VOX Headset • Carrying Case Hand strap Belt clip and screw FRS Unit 3 Optional Accessories Your package contains the FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series radio, this reference guide, the accompanying belt clip and hand strap. You will need to purchase 3 AA Alkaline batteries in order to operate the unit.
The following optional accessories may be purchased from your Uniden dealer or by calling (800)554-3988: •VOX Headset • Carrying Case Hand strap Belt clip and screw FRS Unit 3 Optional Accessories Your package contains the FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series radio, this reference guide, the accompanying belt clip and hand strap. You will need to purchase 3 AA Alkaline batteries in order to operate the unit.
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Insert 3 AA batteries according to the unit. 2. To install the batteries: 1. Make sure your radio is off . 3. Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid damage to the polarity symbols on the inside of the battery compartment. 4 Unlatch the clip and slide the battery cover off . Battery Installation Your FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries for power.
Insert 3 AA batteries according to the unit. 2. To install the batteries: 1. Make sure your radio is off . 3. Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid damage to the polarity symbols on the inside of the battery compartment. 4 Unlatch the clip and slide the battery cover off . Battery Installation Your FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries for power.
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Replace the batteries immediately to continue using the radio. 5 4. Low Battery Alert The LCD on the meter. As the batteries lose power, bars will emit a chirping sound. Replace the battery cover by pushing it up until it is secure, then latch the clip in the upper right corner. Three bars indicate a fully powered unit. When the batteries in the unit are low, the unit will disappear on your radio shows a battery meter in place.
Replace the batteries immediately to continue using the radio. 5 4. Low Battery Alert The LCD on the meter. As the batteries lose power, bars will emit a chirping sound. Replace the battery cover by pushing it up until it is secure, then latch the clip in the upper right corner. Three bars indicate a fully powered unit. When the batteries in the unit are low, the unit will disappear on your radio shows a battery meter in place.
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Turning the Radio On 1. Turn the control counterclockwise to turn the unit off volume control clockwise to operate the unit. Turn the on . 2. Using Your Radio In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to turn the unit on /off . 8
Turning the Radio On 1. Turn the control counterclockwise to turn the unit off volume control clockwise to operate the unit. Turn the on . 2. Using Your Radio In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to turn the unit on /off . 8
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Press the MONI button to decrease the volume. Turn the on . 9 Press them again to turn this sound off volume control clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to hear background noise. 2. Adjusting the Volume 1. To turn the sound back on /off , press PTT and MONI at the same time. Adjusting the Sound Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons is pressed.
Press the MONI button to decrease the volume. Turn the on . 9 Press them again to turn this sound off volume control clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to hear background noise. 2. Adjusting the Volume 1. To turn the sound back on /off , press PTT and MONI at the same time. Adjusting the Sound Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons is pressed.
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Press the mode/scan button to move the w indicator to the channel mode. (The mode/scan button allows you must be set to the same channel and privacy code. In order to speak to someone, each of you to others. Choosing a Channel and Privacy Code Your radio has 14 channels and 38 privacy codes (FRS 1600 series only) you can use to talk to switch between channel and code mode on the FRS1600 series only.) The FRS1600 series is equipped with a mode/scan button. The FRS1400 series has a scan button. 10 To choose a channel for the FRS1600 series: 1.
Press the mode/scan button to move the w indicator to the channel mode. (The mode/scan button allows you must be set to the same channel and privacy code. In order to speak to someone, each of you to others. Choosing a Channel and Privacy Code Your radio has 14 channels and 38 privacy codes (FRS 1600 series only) you can use to talk to switch between channel and code mode on the FRS1600 series only.) The FRS1600 series is equipped with a mode/scan button. The FRS1400 series has a scan button. 10 To choose a channel for the FRS1600 series: 1.
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... you to begin scanning channels. To delete the current channel from being scanned, press the down button. The memory for deleted channels is cleared each time the mode/scan button is turned off. 12 Your radio also allows you are in scan mode. To use the Scan feature: 1. Press and hold the mode/scan button for active channels. The LCD will stop on the active channel for one second to scan for one second...
... you to begin scanning channels. To delete the current channel from being scanned, press the down button. The memory for deleted channels is cleared each time the mode/scan button is turned off. 12 Your radio also allows you are in scan mode. To use the Scan feature: 1. Press and hold the mode/scan button for active channels. The LCD will stop on the active channel for one second to scan for one second...
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If the code 00 is selected. Press the mode/scan button to move the w indicator to select one of the people in your party. 14 Press the up or down button repeatedly to the code mode. 2. To turn off the privacy code, press the up or down button until the code 00 is selected on the FRS1400 series) 1. To choose a privacy code for the FRS1600 series: (Not available on your radio, you can receive a signal regardless of the Privacy Code settings of the 38 privacy codes. 3.
If the code 00 is selected. Press the mode/scan button to move the w indicator to select one of the people in your party. 14 Press the up or down button repeatedly to the code mode. 2. To turn off the privacy code, press the up or down button until the code 00 is selected on the FRS1400 series) 1. To choose a privacy code for the FRS1600 series: (Not available on your radio, you can receive a signal regardless of the Privacy Code settings of the 38 privacy codes. 3.
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Press and hold the light/lock button for one second to lock the buttons. The call/vox, PTT and MONI buttons will not lock. 15 Press and hold again for one second to unlock the buttons. Using the lock function allows you should lock the buttons of your channel and code settings. The LCD indicates the buttons are locked. 2. Locking In Your Selection In order to prevent the channel setting from accidentally being changed, you to maintain your FRS radio. 1.
Press and hold the light/lock button for one second to lock the buttons. The call/vox, PTT and MONI buttons will not lock. 15 Press and hold again for one second to unlock the buttons. Using the lock function allows you should lock the buttons of your channel and code settings. The LCD indicates the buttons are locked. 2. Locking In Your Selection In order to prevent the channel setting from accidentally being changed, you to maintain your FRS radio. 1.
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Talking on the LCD. 16 Your party cannot send messages through while the PTT button is equipped with a call feature which informs you finish speaking, release the PTT button. Tone Alert for Incoming Calls Your FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series radio is pressed. Press and hold the PTT button and speak into the microphone. When you of an incoming call tone will sound and the receive icon flashes on Your Radio To talk to others using the radio: 1. The following LCD screen appears: 2. A call .
Talking on the LCD. 16 Your party cannot send messages through while the PTT button is equipped with a call feature which informs you finish speaking, release the PTT button. Tone Alert for Incoming Calls Your FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series radio is pressed. Press and hold the PTT button and speak into the microphone. When you of an incoming call tone will sound and the receive icon flashes on Your Radio To talk to others using the radio: 1. The following LCD screen appears: 2. A call .
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Press the light/lock button to contact someone in your viewing. The light goes off automatically after two seconds. 17 To use this feature to turn on the LCD for five seconds. CALL and the transmit icon appear on the display backlight. LCD Backlight The LCD display can be illuminated to assist your party, press and hold the call/vox button.
Press the light/lock button to contact someone in your viewing. The light goes off automatically after two seconds. 17 To use this feature to turn on the LCD for five seconds. CALL and the transmit icon appear on the display backlight. LCD Backlight The LCD display can be illuminated to assist your party, press and hold the call/vox button.
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To use of the optional VOX headset. Remove the speaker/microphone jack cover. 2. Plug the optional VOX headset into the speaker/microphone jacks on the top of your voice can activate transmission with the use this feature: 1. Voice-Activated Transmission Your radio has built-in voice-activated transmission (VOX) capability. This means the sound of the unit. 18
To use of the optional VOX headset. Remove the speaker/microphone jack cover. 2. Plug the optional VOX headset into the speaker/microphone jacks on the top of your voice can activate transmission with the use this feature: 1. Voice-Activated Transmission Your radio has built-in voice-activated transmission (VOX) capability. This means the sound of the unit. 18
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3. Press the up or down button to exit VOX level control mode. 19 Press and hold the call/vox button while turning the unit on to go into VOX mode. 4. The LCD flashes VOX and the current VOX level. 5. Press the mode/scan or call /vox buttons at the same time to get into VOX level control mode. Press the mode/scan and call /vox button to adjust the VOX sensitivity level. (1 represents the highest sensitivity.) 6.
3. Press the up or down button to exit VOX level control mode. 19 Press and hold the call/vox button while turning the unit on to go into VOX mode. 4. The LCD flashes VOX and the current VOX level. 5. Press the mode/scan or call /vox buttons at the same time to get into VOX level control mode. Press the mode/scan and call /vox button to adjust the VOX sensitivity level. (1 represents the highest sensitivity.) 6.
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... or replace batteries. • Obstructions, operating indoors or in use. Troubleshooting Problem N o power Message not transmitted Message not received H earing other conversations or noise on a channel Solution • Reposition or replace batteries. • Make sure the PTT button is completely pressed as you transmit. • Reposition or replace batteries. • Confirm radios have the same channel and privacy code setting. • Make sure PTT is set. • Shared channel or privacy code may be in vehicles may interfere with...
... or replace batteries. • Obstructions, operating indoors or in use. Troubleshooting Problem N o power Message not transmitted Message not received H earing other conversations or noise on a channel Solution • Reposition or replace batteries. • Make sure the PTT button is completely pressed as you transmit. • Reposition or replace batteries. • Confirm radios have the same channel and privacy code setting. • Make sure PTT is set. • Shared channel or privacy code may be in vehicles may interfere with...
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... a pocket or on a belt will decrease range. to 2 miles in clear, unobstructed conditions. Change the location of sight to improve transmission. • Wearing the radio close . Radios must be at (800)297-1023 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. Central time. 21 Obstacles interfere with transmission. Problem L imited talk range Heavy static or interference Solution • Street/ concrete structures, heavy foliage and use in buildings and...
... a pocket or on a belt will decrease range. to 2 miles in clear, unobstructed conditions. Change the location of sight to improve transmission. • Wearing the radio close . Radios must be at (800)297-1023 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. Central time. 21 Obstacles interfere with transmission. Problem L imited talk range Heavy static or interference Solution • Street/ concrete structures, heavy foliage and use in buildings and...
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Specifications Description Channels Codes (FRS1600 series only) Operating Frequency Talk range Power Source Out Power Battery Life 14 38 STANDARD CTCSS Tone UHF - 462.550 to 467.725 MHz Up to 2 Miles 3AA Alkaline Batteries 500mW 30 Hours (5/5/90 duty cycle) Channel Frequency Chart (MHz) Channel Frequency Channel Frequency 1 462.5625 6 462.6875 2 462.5875 7 462.7125 3 462.5875 8 467.5625 4 462.6375 9 467.5875 5 462.6625 10 467.6125 Channel 11 12 13 14 Frequency 467.6375...
Specifications Description Channels Codes (FRS1600 series only) Operating Frequency Talk range Power Source Out Power Battery Life 14 38 STANDARD CTCSS Tone UHF - 462.550 to 467.725 MHz Up to 2 Miles 3AA Alkaline Batteries 500mW 30 Hours (5/5/90 duty cycle) Channel Frequency Chart (MHz) Channel Frequency Channel Frequency 1 462.5625 6 462.6875 2 462.5875 7 462.7125 3 462.5875 8 467.5625 4 462.6375 9 467.5875 5 462.6625 10 467.6125 Channel 11 12 13 14 Frequency 467.6375...