Audiovox FR214 (14 Channels) 2
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1. When the CTCSS system is on CTCSS will be shown in the upper right corner of the display and the transceiver will only receive signals from other transceivers set to the same channel and privacy code When the CTCSS mode is off the transceiver will receive signals from all transceivers set to the same channel Remember that the CTCSS feature does not prevent others from listening to your transmissions It only allows your FR 214 to ignore signals from transceivers not set to the same privacy code Setting the squelch level Press the function lock button four times The squelch setting will flash on the display indicated by SqL xx Pressing the up or down buttons within 5 seconds will change through the 7 squelch settings one at a time This setting determines the strength that an incoming signal must have in order to be heard by the user The higher the setting the stronger the signal must be in order for the user to hear it If you desire to communicate with other trancievers in close proximity the squelch should be set high to eliminate unwanted weak signals If the transceiver is being used at extreme range the squelch should be set low to allow reception of weak signals Setting the squelch to 00 will allow continuous reception of all signals Level 3 is recommended for normal use Turning the button beep tones on and off Press the Function Lock button five times The display will show bpxxx Indicating the status of the bu2. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION Model FR 214 Owner s Manual DOW MOHI F L 0 128 5379C 1 of 12 Released 9 11 98 Rev A Change Power station to charging stand pg 3 9 16 98 Rev B Change battery type from ni cad to rechargeable pg 3 4 9 16 98 Rev C Change Warranty and Customer Service telephone number 4 25 00 BUST Model FR 214 CTCSS ON AIR BUSY BAT LOW SCAN CH LOCK Privacy Code System active Transmit mode active Signal being received Low battery voltage warning Channel Scan in progress Current channel Tranciever settings locked Microphone Jack Speaker Jack _ TX Indicator PITT Push To Talk Button Power Button Function Lock Button Monitor Button Down Button Up Button 128 5379C 2 of 12 Powering the transceiver Your FR 214 radio transceiver kit includes three rechargeable AA batteries RBP 214 and a charging station You may operate your FR 214 using the rechargable batteries included or you may use alkaline batteries Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than the rechargable batteries Installing the batteries To install batteries into the radio it is necessary to remove the belt clip To do this you will need to rotate its thumbscrew counterclockwise Next release the battery compartment lock on the bottom of the transceiver by sliding it outward The battery cover can now be removed by sliding it downward towards the bo
3. CTCSS privacy mode and set code number to match the setting of the target transceiver Interference from Turn the devices off or move electronic devices such farther away from them as computers or TVs 128 5379C 9 of 12 Technical Specifications General Frequency Range Channels Privacy Codes Modulation Type Power Supply Receiver Sensitivity at 12dB Sinad Selectivity Distortion at 775 millivolts Audio Power Audio Frequency Response Transmitter RF Output Power Frequency Tolerance Harmonic Suppression Channel Frequencies J 2 3 5 ae ae Coen 2 462 467 MHz 14 38 FM 2 5 KHz 3 4 5VDC 25 microvolts 45 dB 3 775 milliwatts 400 3000 Hz 500 milliwatts 0 00025 gt 50 dB Freq MHz 462 7125 14 467 7125 128 5379C 10 of 12 Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies CTCSS Freq Hz CTCSS Freq Hz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 128 5379C 11 of 12 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY 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 defect s will be repaired or replaced with new or recondi tioned product at the Company s option without charge for parts and repair labor To obt
4. ain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage e g dated bill of sale specification of defect s transportation prepaid to the warranty center at the address shown below The Company disclaims liability for communications range of this product This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the Company has suffered or been damaged through alteration improper installation mishandling misuse neglect accident or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number bar code label s THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIROR REPLACEMENT PRO VIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IM PLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE INNO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expr
5. essed herein in connection with the sale of this product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state AUDIOVOX CORPORATION 150 MARCUS BLVD HAUPPAUGE NEW YORK 11788 1998 Audiovox Corporation Hauppauge N Y 11788 128 5379C 128 5379C 12 of 12
6. for viewing in low light conditions The backlighting will remain on for five seconds If any other buttons are pressed while the backlighting is on the display will remain lit for another five seconds This allows the light to remain on while the operator makes any necessary adjustments To check the current volume setting press the MONI button for two seconds while the unit is on If the volume is too high or too low adjust it by using the up or down buttons as required There are 15 possible volume levels When a weak signal is being received by the transmitter i e A voice becomes barely audible press the MONI button for two seconds This bypasses the squelch setting to temporarily allow very weak signals to be heard 128 5379C 4 of 12 UP and DOWN Buttons If these buttons are pressed before pressing the Lock function button a single press will display the current volume setting and subsequent presses will change the volume setting up or down Important If a soeaker microphone or earphone is used check the volume setting before connecting it to the earphone jack Be sure to set the volume low at first and then raise it to a comfortable level Lock Function Button The Lock button allows the user to eliminate the possibility of accidentally changing the transceiver s selectable functions Pressing and holding this button for two seconds will activate the lock function LOCK will be displayed in the lower rig
7. ht of the display indicating that the settings are locked in While in the lock mode it is still possible to adjust the volume however other settings will be fixed To unlock the transceiver simply press and hold the lock button for 2 seconds While the unit is unlocked you may change any of the adjustable features by following the instructions that follow PTT Push To Talk Button Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver that is set to the same channel and privacy code setting as yours Hold the transceiver approximately 3 to 5 inches from your face as you speak After you have finished speaking release the PTT button to allow the reception of incoming signals It is not possible to transmit and receive at the same time ON AIR will show on the left side of the display and the red LED to the left of the display will illuminate while the PTT button is pressed Low Battery Warning BATT LOW will show in the upper right hand corner of the display as a warning of low battery voltage As the batteries become weak only the word ON instead of ON AIR will show on the display when the PTT button is pressed Signal Strength Indicator SSI The six dashed lines on the lower left of the display indicate the strength of incoming signals Six lines represents a strong signal One line indicates a weak signal While receiving a signal one to six lines will be displayed indicating the s
8. t the use of radios or cellular telephones Facilities such as hospitals may use equipment that is sensitive to RF energy e Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so e Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle s air bag If the air bag deploys it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury This transceiver complies with F C C 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 before using this device outside the United States of America 128 5379C 8 of 12 Troubleshooting No transmission Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries while pressing Incorrect battery Install the batteries in the the PTT button Polarity directions indicated by the battery tray Weak or no signal received Channel and privacy Adjust the transceiver s code not set the same settings to match those settings as target transceiver of the target transceiver Volume level too low Increase volume level PTT button inadvertently Release PTT button depressed Excessive radio Change to a different interference ona channel particular channel Obstruction of radio Avoid operating in or near Transceiver Batteries extremely Charge or replace batteries beeps but will discharged not turn on when Power button is pressed Reception of unwanted signals CTCSS privacy mode Turn on the
9. trength of the signal While pressing the PTT button the signal strength indicator represents the strength of the signal being transmitted 128 5379C 5 of 12 Setting the channel Press the Function lock Button once The channel number will flash on the display indicated by CH_xx Pressing the up or down buttons momentarily within five seconds will increment or decrement through the 14 channels one at a time Scan Mode While in channel setting mode indicated by the channel number flashing press and hold the up or down buttons for 2 seconds to activate the Scan Mode Scan will be shown on the right side of the display While in the scan mode the transceiver will pause on active channels when receiving a transmission Press the Lock or PTT buttons momentarily to stop scanning channels Important The Scan Mode will not operate if the squelch setting is on 00 Setting the CTCSS Continious Tone Coded Squelch System privacy code Press the Function lock button twice The CTCSS privacy code will flash on the display indicated by Ct xx Pressing the up or down buttons within 5 seconds will change through the 38 CTCSS privacy codes one at a time Using the CTCSS feature Press the Function lock button three times 128 5379C 6 of 12 The display will show Ctxxx indicating the status of the CTCSS mode as being on or off Pressing the up or down buttons within 5 seconds will turn the CTCSS mode on or off
10. ttom of the transceiver Observe the polarity symbols on the bottom of the tray when inserting the batteries and replace the cover Remember to lock the cover in place with the latch and replace the belt clip 1 Remove belt clip 2 Release battery 3 Insert batteries thumbscrew cover lock 128 5379C 3 of 12 Charging the RBP 214 batteries Insert the charging adapter into a household electrical outlet and connect its power jack to the socket at the lower rear corner of the charging stand Simply placing the radio into the charging stand will begin the charging process The red LED in front serves as a Charge indicator The LED will flash rapidly when charging weak or dead batteries As the batteries charge the LED will flash at a slower rate Fully charged batteries are indicated by a rate of one flash every 10 seconds or slower Approximitally 6 hrs are required to fully charge the batteries Remember to turn your FR 214 off before placing it into the charging stand Charging Socket LED Indicator Important The charging stand in your kit is intended for use with the RBP 214 batteries included in the kit Do not attempt to recharge any other batteries with the charging stand Operation POW Button red Press and hold this button for two seconds to turn the unit on To turn the unit off press and hold the button for another two second period MONI Button A momentary press of this button will illuminate the display
11. tton conformation beeps on or off Pressing the up or down buttons within 5 seconds will turn the button conformation beeps on or off When the beep tones are on pressing the up down or lock buttons will be confirmed by a beep tone A double beep tone will sound whenever the unit is turned on or off When the conformation beeps are off all beep tones will be eliminated 6 128 5379C 7 of 12 Scrolling to the beginning of the function setting mode Press the Function lock button six times The channel number will flash on the display beginning the function selection sequence again If the conformation beeps are on a double tone will be heard Warning e Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods This will eliminate the possibility of chemicals leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver e Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extremes of temperature e Do not use this device in or near a mining facility which uses remotely triggered explosives or in areas labeled Blasting Area Premature or accidental detonation may result e 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 F C C Do not use this device or change its batteries in potentially explosive atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in an explosion e Turn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restric
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