Audiovox FRS122-2 manual

128-6675 1 of 24 FAMILY RADIO SERVICE (FRS) Model : : : : : FRS122-2 Released: 3-10-03 Owner Owner Owner Owner Owne r ’s Man ’s Man ’s Man ’s Man ’s Man ual ual ual ual ual © 2003 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 1 1788 MODE LO HI[...]

128-6675 2 of 24 NEVER A TTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DR Y CELL BA TTERIES, AS BA TTERIES MA Y BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT . WHEN RECHARGING NICKEL MET AL HYDRIDE (Ni- MH) BA TTERIES WITH THE SUPPLIED AUDIOVOX CHARGER AND WALL ADAPTER, USE ONL Y AUDIOVOX-APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BA TTER- IES. USE OF THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER WIT[...]

128-6675 3 of 24 3 1. Battery Cover 2. Monitor (M) Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 4. Push-T o-T alk (PTT) and Func- tion Confirmation Button 5. Antenna 6. External Speaker (SP)/ Microphone (MIC)/CHG Jack 7. Built-in Speaker Model FRS122-2 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/V olume Button 11 . Down Channel/V olume[...]

128-6675 4 of 24 4 Model FRS122-2 DISPL A Y 1. Roger Beep T one Indicator: This icon appears when the Roger Beep tone is on, and disapppears when the tone is not in use. 2. T ransmit Indicator: Icon appears when the unit is in the transmit mode (PTT button activated or VOX mode active). 3. Busy Indicator: This icon appears when the unit is receivin[...]

128-6675 5 of 24 5 Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1 . Radio (2) F RS122-2 2. Owner’s Manual (1) 128-6675 Optional Accessories 1. Rechargeable Batteries (4) NiMH, P/N GMRS1222BA T 2. Boom Microphone/Headset GMRSBHST4 3. Dual Desk-T op Charger GMRS1222DS 4. AC Wall Adapter GMRS1222AC 5. V ehicle Cigarette Lighter Adapter GMRS1502CG 6. Leather C[...]

128-6675 6 of 24 6 3. V arious Brands o f Rechargeable Batteries - U se o f th e Audiovox charger with other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with different brands of batteries. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for charging other brands of batteries. Installing the batteries: Battery[...]

128-6675 7 of 24 7 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the FRS122-2: 1. Do not mix old and new batteries. 2. The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time. 3 . Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries. 4. If the unit is not to[...]

128-6675 8 of 24 FRS122-2 OPER A TIONAL MODES 8 NOTE: T o differentiate between operating modes, look for HI or LO indication below the battery power level indicator when in F RS mode. R ef e r t o th e a pp ro p r i a te se ct io n o f t hi s manual for de- tailed operating instructions for each mode. Channels 1 through 14 are shared FRS onl y , C[...]

128-6675 9 of 24 9 volume. The display will indicate the current volume level ( V L ) followed by the number ( 0-7 ). As volume is increased upward, the unit will beep at each step, and vice-versa. When the minimum and maximum volume settings are reached, a unique tone will sound. Monitor/Display Backlight Button (2) This button is used to to check[...]

128-6675 10 of 24 10 Up Channel/V olume Button (10) In the standby mode, pressing this button will increment the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit’s settings. Down Channel/V olume Button (1 1) In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrement the listening volume. When in function edit[...]

128-6675 11 of 24 11 Operating Modes and Fe atures FRS Operation: - Press and hold the Power On/Off button for 2 seconds to turn on power . - Press the MODE button so the Channel number flashes. - Select the desired channel with the Up (10) and Down (1 1) Buttons. When receiving a call, the icon appears to indicate an incoming call. - Press and hol[...]

128-6675 12 of 24 12 T o change the channel: - From FRS standby mode, press the MODE button (12) once the channel number flashes. - Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main chan- nel number . - Press the Down Button (1 1) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number . - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm se[...]

128-6675 13 of 24 13 Roger Beep T one The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released and the tone is enabled. This tone alerts the receiving party that the transm ission has been terminated intentionally .[...]

128-6675 14 of 24 14 T o enable and disable the Roger Beep tone: - From FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 3 times until the flashing Roger Beep icon ( ) appears with On or oF . - Press the Up or Down Button to select the tone on or off as desired. - When enabled, the tone icon ( ) appears steady on the display . - Press the PTT button momenta[...]

128-6675 15 of 24 15 Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals. While scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a signal is received, the scan is interrupted and will return to scan mode approxi- mately 5 seconds after reception is terminated. NOTE: While the SCAN mode is active, the M[...]

128-6675 16 of 24 16 Battery Alert When the battery icon ( ) blinks steadily on the LCD panel, recharge the unit or install fresh batteries. NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICA TION 1 . The FRS122-2 14 channels are shared on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels. A common code of e thics/courtesy is to switch [...]

128-6675 17 of 24 • Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this transceiver . 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 po[...]

128-6675 18 of 24 T roubleshooting 18 Weak or no Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries signal received Channel and privacy Adjust the transceiver’s code not set the same settings to match those as target transceiver settings o f the target transceiver V olume level too low Increase volume level PTT Button inadvertently Release PTT Button dep[...]

128-6675 19 of 24 General Frequency Range: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only . Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channel Spacing 12.5kHz Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel Dimensions (W x H x D) 2.25” W x 3.68” H x 1.125” D (Without Antenna) (56.[...]

128-6675 20 of 24 20 NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only . This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United States of America. Use in other countries may be prohibited or restricted by local regulation. Please check with the local regulating agency be- fore using this device [...]

128-6675 21 of 24 Continuous T one Coded Squelch System T one Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS Freq. Hz 1 67.0 2 0 131.8 2 71.9 2 1 136.5 3 74.4 2 2 141.3 4 77.0 2 3 146.2 5 79.7 2 4 151.4 6 82.5 2 5 156.7 7 85.4 2 6 162.2 8 88.5 2 7 167.9 9 91.5 2 8 173.8 1 0 94.8 2 9 179.9 1 1 97.4 30 186.2 1 2 100.0 3 1 192.8 1 3 103.5 3 2 203.5 1 4 107.[...]