User manual UNIDEN FRS440 REFERENCE GUIDE

[. . . ] FRS440 3 · 14 Channels · 38 CTCSS Codes · Up to 2 mile range* · Battery Level Meter · FM Radio · LCD Display · Countdown Timer · Channel Scan · 5 Selectable Call Tone Alert · Ambient Temperature Display · Vibrate Alert for incoming calls · 7 NOAA Weather Channels · Optional NiMH Battery Pack · Optional Headset Accessories · Channel Monitor *Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions. Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden RS440 Family Radio. This product is a lightweight, palm-sized radio with a unique carabineer design allowing you to "clip" the radio to almost anything and carry it almost anywhere. Use it at shopping malls, amusement parks, or sporting events to stay in contact with family and friends, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communication. This compact, state-of-the-art device is equipped with many features. USING THE RADIO In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to operate the unit. [. . . ] To select the vibrate alert: 1) Enter the Menu and then press the call/menu button twice. The VIBRATE icon on the LCD display will be shown along with on or off indicating the vibrate alert feature status. 2) Press either the v or w button to toggle the feature on or off. 3) Exit the Menu. Auto Squelch Feature The FRS440 radio is equipped with an automatic squelch system which shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or if you have reached your range limit. To temporarily disable the Auto Squelch and monitor the selected channel, rapidly press the PTT button twice. Press any key to exit channel monitor mode. The channel will remain open until the PTT button is pressed. To re-engage the Auto Squelch, repeat the double PTT key press. BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW BATTERY ALERT This unit has a battery level meter on the display to indicate the status of the batteries. When the batteries in the unit are low, the battery meter will flash and the unit will emit a tone. Replace the batteries immediately or if you are using the optional NiMH battery pack, you must recharge the batteries in order to continue using the radio. Channel Scan Feature Your FRS440 radio has a channel scan feature that allows you to easily scan all 14 channels. When an active channel is detected, the unit will pause on that channel until the channel is clear. Then after a 4 second delay, the unit will continue scanning. Pressing PTT while the scan is paused on a channel will allow you to transmit on that channel. To turn on channel scanning: Press and hold either the v or w button until the SCAN icon on the display is shown. The channel number on the display will rapidly cycle through the channels. Choosing a CTCSS Code Each of the FRS channels 1-14 may have any one of the codes 0-38 selected. Code "0" indicates no CTCSS code selected and your radio can receive a signal regardless of the code settings of the transmitting radio. Automatic Power Save Feature Your radio has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is no transmission within 5 seconds, your radio switches to the Power Save mode. The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode. LCD Backlight The LCD backlight will automatically turn on with any key press. The LCD display will illuminate for 5 seconds before turning off. U S I N G T H E WE AT H E R R AD I O Your FRS440 radio can receive weather broadcasts from the NOAA National Weather Service. While using the Weather Radio, you are not able to receive FRS communications unless you press the PTT or call/menu button which will immediately exit and return to FRS Radio Mode. To turn on the Weather Radio: 1) Enter the Menu. 2) Press either the s or t button until the WX icon is shown indicating the Weather Radio Mode. [. . . ] Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with blasting operations and may cause an explosion. Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission when in a blasting area or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio. " Construction crews often use remote control RF devices to set off explosives. Care and Safety: To clean the radio, use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or solvents because they can harm the body of the unit and leak inside, causing permanent damage. [. . . ]