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Audiovox FR-531-2 manual

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  • Page 1

    128-6255A 1 of 16 Released on 12-18-01 Revision A: 8-13-02--Functional operation changed to reflect new manufacturer’s specifications. Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 Owner ’s Manual Model FR-531-2 Tw o W ay F amily Radio SCAN PWR VOX MIC VOX[...]

  • Page 2

    128-6255A 2 of 16 -2- CONGRA TULA TIONS ON YOUR SELECTION OF THE FR-531-2 (F AMIL Y RADIO) It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way family radios available. BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR FR-531-2 (F AMIL Y RADIO) READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULL Y[...]

  • Page 3

    128-6255A 3 of 16 Y our FR-531-2 Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you can carry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give you reliable communica- tions for many different applications. The FR-531-2 is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall. [...]

  • Page 4

    128-6255A 4 of 16 -4- Y our transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with other transceivers 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[...]

  • Page 5

    128-6255A 5 of 16 -5- FUNCTION AND LOCA TION OF THE CONTROLS SCAN PWR VOX MIC VOX EAR MIC CHG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 4 (REF) 16 17[...]

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    128-6255A 6 of 16 -6- 1. Power Button: Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to turn the trans ceiver on or off. 2. Push-to-T alk Button (PTT): Press to transmit. Release to receive. 3. Monitor Button: Press and hold to bypass the squelch and listen to channel activity; a momentary press activates LCD backlighting for 5 seconds. 4. Carry Clip 5.[...]

  • Page 7

    128-6255A 7 of 16 -7- LCD DISPLA Y AND OPERA TION The FR-531-2 is equipped with an LCD display to indicate its settings and functions. T ransmission Indicator Low Battery Alert FRS Channel Indicator (1–14). Appears each time power is turned on during a power-on self- test of the unit. appears each time power is turned on during a power-on self-te[...]

  • Page 8

    128-6255A 8 of 16 -8- BA TTER Y INST ALLA TION Y our FR-531-2 requires four AAA alkaline cells. Alkaline batteries will provide the best performance from your transceiver . Remove the battery cover by rotating the carry clip away from the battery compartment. Slide the bat- tery cover downward while applying pressure at the embossed arrow . Observe[...]

  • Page 9

    128-6255A 9 of 16 -9- USING YOUR FR-531-2 T urning the T ransceiver On and Off Pressing the power button (1) for 2 seconds will activate the unit. The speaker will sound a beep tone to confirm the transceiver’s activation. In addition, the transceiver will perform a 1-second power-on self-test, whereby the LCD dis- play will show all functional i[...]

  • Page 10

    128-6255A 10 of 16 Channel Selection Press the function button once or until the two digit channel display flashes. Press Up or Down buttons (10, 9) to select desired channel ( 1–14 ). Press the PTT button to confirm and fix channel selection. Roger Beep T one The Roger Beep is a beep tone sequence which is automatically transmitted whenever the [...]

  • Page 11

    128-6255A 11 of 16 -1 1- Channel Scanning Pressing the SCAN button initiates and automatic scan of the FRS channels (1-14) in the upward or downward direction. - Press the SCAN button; channel scan will commence. - T o scan in the upward direction, press the Up Channel/Volume button; to scan in the downward direction, press the Down Channel/V olume[...]

  • Page 12

    128-6255A 12 of 16 -12- T o T ransmit 1. Set the desired primary channel. 2. Press and hold the PTT (Push-to-T alk) button while speaking slowly and clearly in a normal voice, approximately 2 to 3 inches from the microphone. 3. The transmit icon ( ) will illuminate while transmitting. 4. Release the PTT (Push-to-T alk) button when you finish speaki[...]

  • Page 13

    128-6255A 13 of 16 -13- W ARNING ! Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods. This will eliminate the possibility of battery acid leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver . ! Avoid exposing the unit to water or extremes of temperature. ! Do not use this device in or near a mining fac[...]

  • Page 14

    128-6255A 14 of 16 -14- Channel Frequencies: Channel M H z Channel M H z 1 462.5625 8 467.5625 2 462.5875 9 467.5875 3 462.6125 10 467.6125 4 462.6375 1 1 467.6375 5 462.6625 12 467.6625 6 462.6875 13 467.6875 7 462.7125 14 467.7125 Channels: 1 4 Output Power: 500 mW ERP Battery Life Alkaline: 30 - 35 Hours Power Source: 6.0V DC SPECIFICA TIONS* * [...]

  • Page 15

    128-6255A 15 of 16 -15- Applies to Audiovox Family Radio Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase, such [...]

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    128-6255A 16 of 16 128-6255A © 2002 Audiovox Electronics Corporation, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 1 1788[...]