User manual UNIDEN FRS300-2 REFERENCE GUIDE

[. . . ] Controls 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Speaker jack Microphone jack on/off volume PTT button MON button LCD button 8 9 10 11 12 13 button Microphone call button scan button light button lock button FCC Information Important: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Uniden could void your authority to operate this unit. Do not open your radio to make any internal adjustments. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations. [. . . ] Turn the on/off volume control clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. You may need to adjust the volume again when audio is heard from the speaker. 6 Choosing a Channel Your radio has 14 preprogrammed channels that you can use to talk to others. You must select the same channel as your party selected. To choose a channel for the FRS300: Press the v or w button repeatedly to select one of the 14 channels. (The number on the LCD changes to indicate that a new channel has been selected. ) The BUSY icon and icon appear while receiving a transmission. Scan Mode Your radio also allows you to scan for activity from other transmitting radios. Press the scan button to begin scanning channels. The LCD will indicate that you are in scan mode. If a signal is present, the radio will stop on the active channel. It will remain on the channel until the transmission ends. After 2 seconds, it will resume scanning. 7 2. To resume scanning prior to the transmission end, press scan again. Press the scan, call, PTT, v, or w button to exit the scan mode, stopping at the current channel. If you press scan to exit the scan mode, the radio must be actively scanning. Monitor Mode The Monitor Mode is used to check activity on a specific channel. It will allow you to receive signals that are considered too weak. Press and hold the MON button until you hear a series of beeps. You will hear background noise if the channel is clear. Don't transmit if you hear conversation. To turn the Monitor Mode off, press the MON button again. Talking on Your Radio To talk to others using the radio; 1. Determine your communicating channel with the other members of your party (refer to "Choosing a Channel" on page 7). Press and hold the PTT button and speak into the microphone. When you finish speaking, release the PTT button. You cannot hear any signals while your PTT button is pressed. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to continue communication. 8 Locking In Your Selection To prevent the channel from accidentally being changed, you should lock the buttons of your FRS radio. [. . . ] · Check to make sure volume is turned up. · Street/concrete structures, heavy foliage and use in buildings and in vehicles will decrease the range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission. · Wearing the radio close to the body, such as in pocket or on a belt will decrease range. [. . . ]