Maxus 21-1918 User's Manual
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1. and then ON again Choosing a Channel Your 21 1918 radio has 22 channels you can use to talk to others In order to speak to someone each of you must set to the same channel To choose a channel Press the CH SCAN A or V key to increase or decrease the channel number displayed Channel Scan Feature Your 21 1918 radio has a channel scan feature that allows you to easily scan all 22 channels When an active channel is detected the unit will pause on that channel until the channel is clear Then after a 2 second pause the unit will continue scanning Pressing PTT button 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 CH SCAN A or V key for about 3 4 seconds The channel number on the display will rapidly cycle through the channels To turn OFF channel scanning Press either the CH SCAN A or V key Note If you press either the CH SCAN A or V key while the unit is pausing on a channel scanning will resume Talking on Your Radio To talk to others using the radio 1 Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a clear normal voice about 2 3 inches away from the microphone While you are transmitting the tx icon is displayed To avoid cutting off the first part of your transmission pause slightly after pressing the PTT button before you start talking 2 When you have finished speaking release the PTT button You can now receive inc2. d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation 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 MAXUS Printed in China UTZZ01914BZ
3. ILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the property of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance 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 accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries
4. MAXUS FOR PURCHASING A RADIOSHACK PRODUCT THANK YOU 21 1918 15 GMRS 7 FRS Channels Long Battery Life e Extended Long Range Channel Scan e Channel Monitor Battery Strength Meter Call Button e Roger Beep Keytone on off Range may vary depending on environmental and or topographical conditions 21 1918 LCD DISPLAY Power On Off Key VOL MON A Volume up Monitor Key VOL MON V Volume down Monitor Key 1 Antenna 10 Microphone 2 PTT Push To Talk Button 11 Channel Indicator 3 CH SCAN A Channel Scan up Key 12 Receive Indicator 4 CH SCAN V Channel Scan down Key 13 Battery Level Indicator 5 CALL Key 14 Transmit Indicator 6 Speaker 7 8 9 Congratulations on your purchase of the RadioShack 21 1918 radio This product is a lightweight palm sized radio Use it at sporting events to stay in contact with family and friends hiking skiing outdoors or in a neighborhood watch for vital communication PACKAGE CONTENTS Your package contains 2 X 21 1918 radios 2 X reference guides and 2 X belt clips You will need to purchase 6 AAA alkaline batteries in order to operate these units The 21 1918 radio operates on the General Mobile Radio Service GMRS frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission license to operate For licensing information and application forms visit the FCC on line at www fcc gov wtb uls or call the FCC hotline at 1 800 418 3676 If you h
5. ave any questions you can contact the FCC direct at 1 888 225 5322 INSTALL THE OPTIONAL BATTERIES Your 21 1918 radio uses 3 AAA alkaline batteries not included for power We recommend using high quality alkaline batteries To install the batteries 1 Make sure your radio is OFF 2 Remove the battery compartment door by pressing on and sliding the compartment door allowing the door to be removed 3 Install 3 AAA alkaline batteries not included into the battery compartment Be certain to follow the and symbols in the compartment Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating 4 Replace the battery compartment door by sliding the door into place USING THE RADIO In order to get the most out of your new radio read this reference guide completely before attempting to operate the radio Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume 1 Press and hold the key to turn the radio ON 2 To change the volume level press the VOL MON A or V key to increase or decrease the volume level 3 Press and hold the key to turn the radio OFF Adjusting the Sound Key Beeps Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys except for the PTT button and CALL key is pressed The sound of the key beep will increase or decrease depending on the volume level setting To turn OFF this beep Press and hold the CALL key while turning ON the radio To turn ON this beep Turn the radio OFF
6. ith FCC RF exposure requirements Body worn operations are restricted to the supplied belt clip For hand held operation the radio should be held 1 inch from the user s face The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided For more information about RF exposure please visit the FCC web site at www fcc gov 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 RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIB
7. limitations Any adjustments to your radio must be made by qualified technicians FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION WARNING Read this information before using the radio In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96 326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U S and international standards bodies The design of the radio complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards Never allow children to operate the radio without adult supervision and the knowledge of the following guidelines WARNING It is up to the user to properly operate this radio transmitter to insure safe operation Please adhere to the following Use only the supplied or an approved antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could impair call quality damage the radio or result in violation of FCC regulations Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin a minor burn may result Please contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna Body worn Operation This device was tested for typical body worn operations using the supplied belt clip which typically provides a space of 1 inch from the body To maintain compliance w
8. oming calls While receiving the rx icon is displayed Transmitting a Call Alert Tone Your 21 1918 radio is equipped with a call tone that will be transmitted when the CALL key is pressed To transmit the call alert tone press the CALL key The tone will automatically be transmitted for a fixed length of time Auto Squelch Feature The 21 1918 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 Monitor Mode Feature Your 21 1918 radio allows you to listen for weak signals on the current channel at the press of a key To turn ON monitor mode Press and hold the VOL MON A or V key The rx icon will blink To turn OFF monitor mode Press the VOL MON A or V key The rx icon will stop blinking Automatic Power Save Feature Your 21 1918 has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of the batteries If there is neither transmission nor an incoming call within 2 seconds your radio switches to the Power Save mode The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode KEYLOCK ON OFF Press and hold the CALL key until the L appears After 1 second the LCD will return to the channel displayed To exit keylock on mode press and hold CALL again Note While in keylock on mode it will still receive transmissions ROGER BEEP Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end of tran
9. smission Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker when key beep is on Roger Beep is transmitted even if key beep is turned off However Roger Beep will not be heard from the speaker To turn OFF Roger Beep Press and hold the CH SCAN A Key while turning on the radio To turn ON Roger Beep Turn the radio OFF and then ON again SPECIFICATIONS Channels 15 GMRS 7 FRS Operating Frequency UHF 462 5500 467 7125 MHz 3 AAA Alkaline Batteries not included Power Source Output Power 500mW Conducted Battery Life 25 Hours Typical 5 5 90 duty cycle Frequency Chart Ch Freq Ch Freq 1 462 5625 12 467 6625 2 462 5875 13 467 6875 3 462 6125 14 467 7125 4 462 6375 15 462 5500 5 462 6625 16 462 5750 6 462 6875 17 462 6000 7 462 7125 18 462 6250 8 467 5625 19 462 6500 9 467 5875 20 462 6750 10 467 6125 21 462 7000 11 467 6375 22 462 7250 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 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Important Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by RadioShack could void your authority to operate this unit 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
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