Radio Shack 21-1863 User's Manual
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1. To quickly find a quiet code hold down SCAN A or V CALL until the quiet code appears then release SCAN A or V ys CALL the keys are locked W SETTING THE COURTESY TONE You can set your radio so the person you are communicating with hears a tone when you finish transmitting To turn on the radio s courtesy tone hold down MENU QUIET until C TGNE flashes 8n appears when the courtesy tone is on and 8FF appears when it is off Press SCAN or V CALL to turn the courtesy tone on or off then press PTT to store the setting Otherwise the radio stores the displayed setting after about 15 seconds USING THE BACKLIGHT Your radio s display has a backlight that turns on for about 10 seconds when you press any key except PTT To turn on the backlight without changing the radio s settings press MON SETTING THE KEY TONE You can set the radio so it sounds a tone when you press any key except PTT or MON To turn on the key tone hold down MENU QUIET for about 2 seconds to enter menu mode then continue to press MENU QUIET until J flashes 8n appears when the key tone is on and OFF appears when it is off Press SCAN Aor V CALL to turn the key tone on or off Press PTT or MENU QUIET to store the setting or it will store the displayed setting after 15 seconds USING THE SWIVEL BELT CLIP To attach the belt clip insert the clip into the socket at the back of the radio until it clicks To remove the belt clip pre2. turn auto squelch back on U note Operation If you hold down PTT for about 2 minutes the radio automatically stops transmitting to save power The radio beeps and T amp flashes until you release PTT Using Quiet Codes To find the active channel and quiet code used by another radio hold down SCAN A i until the channel number appears After DC 6V Jack Use to charge MENUQUIET B Press to select a quiet code see about a second the quiet code then Ni Cd or Ni MH batteries Using Quiet Codes on Page 2 appears Then press PTT once to hold the channel number and quiet code on the and to power the radio display When you set your radio to a channel you USING QUIET CODES QuiET CODE CHART cannot communicate with another user who Quiet Codes lets you talk and listen to other is on the same channel but is using a radios set to the same channel and quiet Frequency Frequency different quiet code code This is like having a sub channel Cod Hz Code Hz Using Key Lock within a channel giving you greater 3 67 0 30 B8 When the keys are locked you can still send a communication flexibility When you set a s k page to other FRS radios set to the same quiet code there are 38 codes to choose 2 a al eas channel by holding down ViGAEL but you from and turn on this feature you can 3 74 4 22 141 3 cannot select a channel by pressing V CALL communicate with anyon
3. 14 Channel Personal Radio with LCD Display and 38 Quiet Codes 21 1863 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment CONTENTS Lock locks the SCAN A V CALL and ice a RESER E EEES a see Using Key Key Tone sounds to Using Quiet Codes J96 show that you pressed Using Key Lock e cccee amp a key see Setting the Setting the Courtesy Tone Key Tone on Page 3 Using the Backlight f Setting the Key Tone Using the Swivel Belt Clip Using an Optional Wrist Strap Care a Service and Repair eee eee eens FCC Information Safety Information Specifications RWWWWWWWWHWONND IMPORTANT If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph go to the box on that page with the corresponding icon for pertinent information A Warning 1 Important x Caution XW Hint Y Note N WARNING N Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries Non rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them Never install non rechargeable batteries when CHARGE ON OFF is set to ON Non rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly Do not burn or bury them X caution You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies regulated 6V DC and delivers at least 600 mA Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit t
4. ARRANTIES To be safe e Never change or replace anything in i your radio except the batteries e Never open your radio s case SPECIFICATIONS Channels MHz AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING 7 a THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN 462 6125 DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN 462 6375 LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EX 462 6625 CEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL 462 6875 HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR EN 462 7125 TITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS 467 5625 OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDI 467 5875 RECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE 467 6125 PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH i OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIM 467 6375 ITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM IN 467 6625 CONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA 467 6875 PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDI 467 7125 RECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN 7 TIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAM Frequency Range MA AE PEE PENEITIA EEA ST LA PEENE TLI A APA AL REEE TA NELA TA EEE AE ANY cole aS BALI dna 462 5625 to 467 7125 MHz AGES hie Channels ninani iran sia iii nite ech eee aes a Ae 14 Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of PE Quiput ROWE hi bitrate es 400 to 500mW ERP incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or excl
5. adio automatically scans through the channels and pauses on each active channel Press PTT to stop scanning IMPORTANT The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel cadmium Ni Cd battery indicates RadioShack is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life when taken out of service in the United States or Canada The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni Cd VOLUME ON OFF Rotate to turn the radio on and PTT Hold down off and adjust the volume and speak into batteries into the trash or the municipal waste x the microphone to stream which may be illegal in your area s transmit T amp Please call 1 800 THE SHACK 1 800 843 S appears Release 7422 for information on Ni Cd battery recycling k PTT to stop and disposal bans restrictions in your area RadioShack s involvement in this program is part of the company s commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources transmitting V CALL Press to manually select a channel The selected channel number appears Hold down V CALL to send a page to other FRS radios set to the same channel TX appears and the call tone sounds After you hold down V CALL for about 6 seconds the tone stops MON Hold down to hear everything ona channel even weak transmissions Release MON to
6. adioShack 14 Channel Personal Radio is a lightweight palm sized radio you can use to talk with another person who has a FRS radio set to the same frequency as your radio INSTALLING BATTERIES Your radio requires 4 AAA alkaline or rechargeable nickel cadmium Ni Cd nickel metal hydride Ni MH batteries not supplied for power For the best performance and longest life we recommend RadioShack batteries A You can also recharge Ni Cd or Ni MH batteries inside the radio at home or in your vehicle using a 6V 600mA AC or DC adapter and a size F Adaptaplug connector neither supplied Both adapters and the Adaptaplug are available at your local RadioShack store A 4 1 Rotate VOLUME ON OFF counterclockwise until it clicks 2 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it 3 Slide CHARGE ON OFF inside the battery compartment to OFF for alkaline batteries or ON for Ni Cd or Ni MH rechargeable batteries 4 Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside 38 Quiet Codes eliminate interference from other radios that are not tuned to the same channel and quiet code as your radio see Using Quiet Codes on Page 2 Your radio has auto squelch so you will not hear anything on a channel unless someone is transmitting nearby on the same channel You can use the MON monitor key to temporarily
7. al usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or mainte nance alteration lightning or other incidence of ex cess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal in stallation set up service adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 12 99 21 1863 AO0105AAA1 RadioShack Corporation 04A02 Fort Worth Texas 76102 Printed in China
8. ations Commission adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is needed Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio TV technician for help If you cannot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using your radio Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user s authority to operate the equipment You must use shielded in
9. e who has a radio 4 77 0 23 146 2 set to the same channel and code or set to 5 79 7 24 151 4 the channel only 6 82 5 25 156 7 1 Repeatedly press MENU QUIET until the 7 85 4 26 162 2 quiet code flashes on the display 8 88 5 27 167 9 USING SCANNING 9 91 5 28 173 8 oe f 2 Repeatedly press SCAN A or V CALL While the radio is scanning channels press until you see the code number you want 10 94 8 29 179 9 PTT once to stop theScan and tune the to use See the Quiet Code Chart for 11 97 4 30 186 2 active channel To continue scanning hold A ry down SCAN A for about 2 seconds until a complete list of quiet codes i2 hoes oh isee the radio tunes the next active channel 13 103 5 32 203 5 Press PTT again to stop scanning 3 Press PTT to store the code 14 107 2 33 210 7 The radio automatically scans through quiet 4 To turn off the quiet code feature press 15 110 9 34 218 1 codes while scanning through the channels MENU QUIET once The quiet code 16 114 8 35 225 7 The quiet code feature automatically turns number disappears on when the radio detects a quiet code 17 118 8 36 233 6 signal on a channel and turns off after the 18 123 0 37 241 8 signal disappears 19 127 3 38 250 3 If you want to stay on the active channel and quiet code press PTT to stop scanning UsING KEY LOCK before the signal disappears You can lock SCAN A V CALL and MENU QUIET Hold down MON and press PTT to lock or unlock the keys on appears when
10. he radio s DC 6V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifi cations could damage the radio or the adapter e Always connect the AC adapter to the radio before you connect it to AC power When you finish disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the radio e Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type e Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities e If you do not plan to use the radio for a month or more remove the batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts V note You can use your radio while charging the batteries if you connect it to a DC DC regulated and filtered adapter such as RadioShack Cat No 273 1859 but not if you connect it to an AC DC regulated adapter such as Cat No 273 1762 Courtesy Tone sounds at the end of a conversation as an end of message acknowledgement see d Setting the Courtesy Tone on Page 3 14 Channels provide clear communication for up to two miles a COSA Channel Scan helps you find other FRS users see Operation on Page 2 The Family Radio Service FRS is a license free two way short range voice radio service that lets families and groups keep in touch with each other on specific reserved channels Your R
11. ss the button at the top of the clip and pull out the clip UsING AN OPTIONAL WRIST STRAP You can attach an optional wrist strap not supplied to the radio Slide the wrist strap s small loop under the bar on the top of the radio You might need to use a small screw driver or straightened paper clip to do this Then pull the strap s large loop through the small loop CARE Keep the radio dry if it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Use and store the radio only in normal temperature environments Handle the radio carefully do not drop it Keep the radio away from dust and dirt and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new SERVICE AND REPAIR If your radio is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance Modifying or tampering with the radio s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it FCC INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation When the Push to Talk PTT button is pressed it sends out radio frequency signals The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed fifty percent In August 1996 the Federal Communic
12. terface cables with this equipment SAFETY INFORMATION Do not open your radio to make any internal adjustments Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on one of 14 assigned frequencies It is illegal to alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations Any adjustments to your radio must be made by a qualified technician using the proper test equipment 4 U note You cannot turn on the backlight while the radio is receiving a signal X CAUTION 4 To maintain compliance with the FCC s RF exposure guidelines hold the transmitter and antenna at least 2 inches 5 cm from your face and speak in a normal voice with the antenna pointed up and away from your face If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset accessory use only the supplied belt clip for this product and when transmitting take it out of the belt to ensure the antenna is at least 1 inch 2 5 cm from your body e Use only the supplied antenna Unauth orized antennas modifications or attach ments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations Limited Ninety Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN Ra dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS W
13. turn off auto squelch to hear weaker distant transmissions You can connect an optional speaker microphone and earphone to the radio neither supplied available at your local RadioShack store 5 Replace the cover Then rotate VOLUME ON OFF clockwise until it clicks to turn on the radio If you installed alkaline batteries stop here 6 If you installed rechargeable batteries attach the Adaptaplug to the adapter so TIP reads positive 7 Connect the Adaptaplug s other end to DC 6V then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet or your vehicle s cigarette lighter adapter W Complete charging takes about 10 hours Average charging time varies depending on capacity Typically Ni MH batteries charge in about 10 hours Ni Cd batteries charge in about 4 hours When charging is complete unplug the AC or DC adapter from the power source then disconnect it from the radio s DC 6V jack The battery icon s segments appear to show how much power remains When the battery icon s three segments flash or the radio stops operating replace or recharge the batteries RadioShack www radioshack com 2002 RadioShack Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack RadioShack com and Adaptaplug are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation OPERATION SCAN A Press to manually select a channel The selected channel number appears Or hold down for about 2 seconds to scan through the channels The r
14. usions may not apply to you Power SUPDIy naniii ea ia e Arna ereas sa ie ai aE 6 0 VDC 4 x AAA Batteries In the event of a product defect during the warranty Operating Temperature wiisicke ieee eae a a ea oneal ove ae iene 4 to 122 F period take the product and the RadioShack sales 20 to 50 C receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise Dimensions HWD zinis lh cirri ei i a A a 43 16 x 25 16 x 11 3 inches provided by law a correct the defect by product re 106 x 58 x 34 mm pair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or Wagt nsns ea eai ee e aae aa e a a e a a e Ee 4 2 oz 120 g c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made tinati inal indivi it nati become the property of RadioShack New or recon Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and ditioned parts and products may be used in the per improvement without notice formance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse acci dent misuse improper or abnorm
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