User manual AUDIOVOX FR314B Owners Manual

[. . . ] Model FR-314 Two Way Family Radio ÿ Owner's Manual ÿþýüû ûù Customer Service 1-800-645-4994 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION OF THE FR-314 (FAMILY RADIO) It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way radios available. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR-314 (FAMILY RADIO) READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer, may cause a violation of the technical regulations of Part 15 of FCC Rules. FEATURES Selectable Transmission Power Output Level Electroluminescent Illuminated Display Received Signal Strength Indicator 38 Privacy Codes 14 Channels Remote Monitor Mode Internal Voice Activation Circuitry 7 Call Tones Adjustable Squelch PERFORMANCE Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with other transciever(s) in a flat open area with no trees or buildings obstructing its signal. Range may be up to two miles under such conditions. Obstacles such as buildings, trees or mountains will tend to reduce the transceiver's effective range. BATTERY INSTALLATION Your FR-314 may be powered by the BAT-314 rechargeable battery pack or three alkaline "AA" cells. [. . . ] The FRS Radio icon on the display will show a short antenna in low power mode and a long antenna in high power mode. Low power High power Battery Save Mode The FR-314 will automatically switch to battery save mode if no buttons are pressed and no signals are received for 6 seconds. While the battery save mode is active, the transceiver will remain ready to transmit or receive signals and the heart icon will flash on the display. This mode dramatically increases the life of the FR-314's batteries. The battery save mode will not function when the squelch is bypassed or adjusted to the zero setting. Receiving Signals To Receive 1. Check the battery condition on the display. If the battery icon is displayed, charge or replace the batteries. Adjust the volume control to the desired listening volume by pressing and holding the monitor button while using the up and down buttons to adjust the sound level. The receive icon will be displayed when the transceiver detects an incoming transmission and its signal strength will be displayed by the indicator on the left. When communicating with other transceivers at extreme range or when it is desirable to receive weak signals, the monitor button may be used to bypass the squelch and listen to all activity on a channel. Press and hold the monitor button whenever this is desired. Continuous Monitor Mode The monitor feature may be locked on by pressing and holding the monitor button, then pressing and holding the PTT button. Releasing the monitor button, then PTT button will initiate the continuous monitor mode. When in continuous monitor mode the receive icon will be displayed and the signal strength indicator will display the strength of any signals received. Pressing the monitor button momentarily will return to the standard reception mode. Adjusting the Squelch The FR-314 has 5 different squelch settings. These settings determine the strength that an incoming signal must have in order to be played by the FR-314's internal speaker or through a headset. The higher the setting, the stronger the signal must be in order for the FR-314 to play it. If you desire to communicate with other transceivers in close proximity, the squelch should be set high to eliminate unwanted weak signals. If the transceiver is being used at extreme range, the squelch should be set low to allow reception of weak signals. Level 0 will bypass the squelch entirely. For standard use, level 2 is recommended. The procedure for adjusting the squelch begins with the FR-314 turned off. While pressing and holding the function button and the up or down button, turn the unit on. [. . . ] Its output is designed to meet the legal limits set by the FCC. Do not use this device or change its batteries in potentially explosive atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in an explosion. Turn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use of radios or cellular telephones. Facilities such as hospitals may use equipment that is sensitive to RF energy. [. . . ]