Uniden frs 300 Two-Way Radio User Manual
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1. Battery Installation eeeeeeeeeeeee 4 Low Battery Alert 0 cece cece eee eee tenes 5 Belt Clip 4l io hci Lk Ro X ek A RR ide ante 5 Using Your Radio esee 6 e Turning the Radio On 6 e Adjusting the Volume 0 0 cece eee eee 6 e Choosing a Channel 0 cece eee eens 7 Scan Mode eee e E en UT CE Uc haat 7 Monitor Mode sss 8 Talking on Your Radio cee eee eee 8 e Locking In Your Selection 0 eee eee eee 9 e Call Tone Transmission cece eee ee eens 9 Silent Keypad seoce i ens 10 V ICD Backlight 4s de pp oe ges ec 10 External Microphone and Speaker Optional 10 Troubleshooting cece eee c cece nnn 11 Specificalions oo ne ee mec le dee 12 Appendix FCC Part 95 Subpart B A 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden FRS300 family radio This product is a lightweight palm sized radio you can carry almost anywhere Use it at shopping malls amusement parks or sporting events to stay in contact with family and friends orin a neighborhood watch for vital communications This compact state of the art device is equipped with the following features 14 Preprogrammed Channels Upto 2 milerange CD Display Tone Alert for incoming calls Channel Scan Keypad Lock 50 hours of operation Low Battery Level Indicator LCD Backlit Silent Keypad Extemal Speak2. been selected Sa A The BUY icon and lt a icon appear while receiving a transmission Scan Mode Your radio also allows you to scan for activity from other transmitting radios To use the Scan feature 1 Press the scan button to begin C scanning channels The LCD will l indicate that you are in scan mode SCAN m C itas If a signal is present the radio will stop f on the active channel It will remain on f LI the channel until the transmission ends l BUSY Raw After 2 seconds it will resume scanning ibn ae a 2 To resume scanning prior to the transmission end press scan again 3 Press the scan call PTT A or W button to exit the scan mode stopping at the curent channel If you press scan to exit the scan mode the radio must be actively scanning Monitor Mode The Monitor Mode is used to check activity on a specific channel It will allow you to receive signals that are considered too weak To check the channel activity 1 Press and hold the MON button until you hear a series of beeps You will hear background noise if the channel is clear Don t transmit if you hear conversation 2 To turn the Monitor Mode off press the MON button again Talking on Your Radio To talk to others using the radio 1 Determine your communicating channel with the other members of your party refer to Choosing a Channel on page 7 2 Press and hold the PTT button and speak into the m
3. that could pose an interference threat to the Arecibo Observatory shall notify the Interference Office Arecibo Observatory Post Office Box 995 Arecibo Puerto Rico 00613 in writing or electronically of the location of the unit Operators may wish to consult interference guidelines which will be provided by Cornell University Operators who choose to transmit information electronically should e mail to prcz naic edu A 1 1 The notification to the Interference Office Arecibo Observatory shall be made 45 days prior to commencing operation ofthe unit The notification shall state the geographical coordinates of the unit 2 After receipt of such notifications the Commission will allow the Arecibo Observatory a period of 20 days for comments or objections The operator will be required to make reasonable efforts in order to resolve or mitigate any potential interference problem with the Arecibo Observatory If the Commission determines that an operator has satisfied its responsibility to make reasonable efforts to protect the Observatory from interference the unit may be allowed to operate 95 193 FRS Rule 3 Types of communications A 2 a You may use an FRS unit to conduct two way voice communications with another person You may use the FRS unit to transmit one way communications only to establish communications with another person send an emergency message provide traveler assistance make a voice page or
4. to conduct a brief test b The FRS unit may transmit tones to make contact or to continue communications with a particular FRS unit If the tone is audible more than 300 Hertz it must last no longer than 15 seconds at one time If the tone is subaudible 300 Hertz or less it may be transmitted continuously only while you are talking c You must not use an FRS unit in connection with any activity which is against federal state or local law d You must at all times and on all channels give priority to emergency communication messages concerning the immediate safety of life or the immediate protection of property e No FRS unit may be interconnected to the public switched network 95 194 FRS Rule 4 FRS units a You may only use an FCC certified FRS unit You can identify an FCC certified FRS unit by the label placed on it by the manufacturer b You must not make or have made any intemal modification to an FRS unit Any intemal modification cancels the FCC certification and voids your authority to operate the unit in the FRS c You may not attach any antenna power amplifier or other apparatus to an FRS unit that has not been FCC certified as part of that FRS unit There are no exceptions to this rule and attaching any such apparatus to a FRS unit cancels the FOC certification and voids everyone s authority to operate the unit in the FRS THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A UNIDEN PRODUCT Unid
5. all tones and error tones ICD Backlight The LCD display can be illuminated to assist your viewing Press the light button to turn on the display backlight The light goes off automatically after 5 seconds External Microphone and Speaker Optional Available as an optional accessory Use only an original Uniden speaker microphone Use of any other speaker microphone may void your warranty To purchase your external accessory contact your local Uniden dealer or call Customer Service at 800 297 1023 Monday through Friday 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m Central time 10 Troubleshooting Problem Solution No power Reposition or replace batteries Message not transmitted Make sure the PTT button is completely pressed as you transmit Reposition or replace batteries Message not received Confirm radios have the same channel Make sure PTT is not inadvertently being pressed Reposition or replace batteries Obstructions operating indoors or in vehicles may interfere with communication Change your location Check to make sure volume is turned up Limited talk range Street concrete structures heavy foliage and use in buildings and in vehicles will decrease the range Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission Wearing the radio close to the body such as in pocket or on a belt will decrease range Change the location of radio Heavy static or interference Ra
6. comply with these rules you are authorized to operate an FRS unit 1 Within or over any area of the world where radio services are regulated by the FCC this area includes the fifty United States and the District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico the United States Virgin Islands 50 islets and cays American Samoa seven islands the Commonwealth of Northem Marianna Islands and Guam Island 2 Within or over any other area of the world except within or over the territorial limits of areas where radio services are regulated by an agency of the United States other than the FCC or any foreign goverment you are subject to its rules 3 Aboard any vessel or aircraft registered in the United States with the permission of the captain that is within or over any area of the world where radio services are regulated by the FCC or upon or over intemational waters 4 Aboard any unregistered vessel or aircraft owned or operated by a United States citizen or company that is within or over any area of the world where radio services are regulated by the FCC or upon or over international waters 5 You must operate the FRS unit only according to any applicable treaty to which the United States is a party The FCC will make public notice of any such conditions b Reserved c Reserved d Anyone intending to operate an FRS unit on the islands of Puerto Rico Desecheo Mona Vieques and Culebra in a manner
7. dios are too close Radios must be at least 5 feet apart Increase your distance Radios are too far apart Obstacles interfere with transmission Talk range is up to 2 miles in clear unobstructed conditions If after trying these simple steps your unit still does not function properly call Uniden Customer Service at 800 297 1023 Monday through Friday 7 a m to 7 p m Central time Specifications Channels 14 Operating Frequency UHF 462 550 to 467 725 MHz Talk range Up to 2 Miles Power Source 3AA Alkaline Batteries Transmit Power Out 500m W Battery Life 50 Hours typ 5 5 90 duty cycle Channel Frequency Chart MHz Channel Frequency Channel Frequency Channel Frequency 1 462 5625 6 462 6875 11 467 6375 2 462 5875 7 462 7125 12 467 6625 3 462 6125 8 467 5625 13 467 6875 4 462 6375 9 467 5875 14 467 7125 5 462 6625 10 467 6125 12 appendix FRS Radio Rules CC Part 95 Subpart B 95 191 FRS Rule 1 Eligibility and responsibility a Unless you are a representative of a foreign govemment you are authorized by this rule to operate an FOC certified FRS unit in accordance with the rules in this subpart No license will be issued b You are responsible for all communications that you make with the FRS unit You must share each channel with other users No channel is available for the private or exclusive use of any user 95 192 FRS Rule 2 Authorized locations a Provided that you
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9. er and Microphone Capable Range may vary depending on environmental and or topographical conditions Included in Your Package Your package contains the FRS300 this reference guide and the accompanying belt dip with hardware You will need to purchase three 3 AA ALKALINE batteries in order to operate the unit If any of these items are missing or damaged contact the Uniden Parts Department at 800 554 3988 M F 7 00 AM 5 00 PM CST Belt dip and screws Battery Installation Your FRS300 radio uses three 3 AA ALKALINE batteries for power To install the batteries 1 Make sure your radio is off A Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid damage to the unit 2 Release the battery cover clip then remove the battery cover 3 Insert three 3 AA ALKALINE batteries according to the polarity symbols on the inside of the battery compartment 4 Align the battery cover tabs with the FRS300 tab holes then replace the cover Low Battery Alert The LCD on your radio shows a battery meter in the lower right corner The asa i icon indicates a fully powered unit As the 6 batteries become low a will flash nA After 10 seconds the channel number disappears When the batteries in the unit are low the unit will go into a Battery Low Sleep Mode The Scan Mode Transmit and Transmit Call Tone Mode are disabled Replace the batteries immediately to continue using the radio Because you will most likely u
10. icrophone The following LCD screen appears ac A 3 When you finish speaking release the PTT button You cannot hear any signals while your PTT button is pressed 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to continue communication Locking In Your Selection To prevent the channel from accidentally being changed you should lock the buttons of your FRS radio This will disable the A W and scan keys 1 Press and hold the lock button for two seconds to lock the buttons i The amp icon appears on the display indicating the buttons are locked 8 am 2 Press and hold the lock button again for two seconds to unlock the buttons Or tum the radio off and then on again to unlock the buttons The call on off volume PTT MON lock and light buttons will not be locked Call Tone Transmission If you want to contact someone in your party press the call button CALL and the transmit icon appear on the LCD for 2 seconds Anyone on the same channel lt lt will be alerted with your Call Tone CALL r Silent Keypad Atone sounds when any button is pressed This is the initial default setting This function may be silenced if you wish To silence the tones press and hold the MON button while you tum on the radio If you want to hear the tones again press and hold the MON button while you tum on the radio When the radio is tumed off and then on again the last selected setting remains A This function will also silence c
11. minate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using the radio Audio Accessories Do not operate the radio with audio accessories at high volume levels Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume level or discontinue use Always make sure the radio is turned off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory jack Do not operate the radio in hazardous environments Explosion or fire may result Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps Under certain conditions radios can interfere with blasting operations and may cause an explosion Tum your radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission when in a blasting area or in areas posted Tum off two way radio Construction crews often use remote control RF devices to set off explosives Care and Safety To clean the radio use a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use cleaners or solvents because they can harm the body of the unit and leak inside causing permanent damage Use a dry lint free cloth to dean the battery contacts This device complies with Part 15 of the FOC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Welcome 2e kr do Pe 2 Included in Your Package eeeeee 3
12. se your radio when you are out and about the unit comes equipped with a belt clip to fasten the unit to your belt pocket or purse To remove the belt clip tum the screws counterclockwise To attach the belt clip 1 Insert the belt dip screws into the slot on the belt clip 2 Nign the screws with the holes on the back of the radio and tum them dockwise using a Phillips screwdriver to secure the belt clip Do not over tighten Using Your Radio To get the most out of your new radio read this reference guide completely before attempting to operate the unit Turning the Radio On 1 Tum the on off volume control clockwise to turn the unit on When you turn on your FRS300 the LCD backlight remains lit for 5 seconds 2 Turn the control counterclockwise to turn the unit off Adjusting the Volume 1 Press the MON button to hear background noise The BUSY icon and a icon appear 2 Turn the on off volume control clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume You may need to adjust the volume again when audio is heard from the speaker Choosing a Channel Your radio has 14 preprogrammed channels that you can use to talk to others You must select the same channel as your party selected To choose a channel for the FRS300 Press the amp or W button repeatedly to select one of the 14 channels i Us ae on ndn cae to i indicate that a new channel has m
13. uniden s two way sport radios e family radio service FRS e up to 2 mile range e no subscription cost e crystal clear reception ic lere ETE E CO sport ea I BUSY SCAN eei 6 Ua uniden Reference Guide eL A World Without Wires Uniden 000000 nnn e Speaker jack Microphone jack on off volume PTT button MON button ICD A button eo oo on v button Microphone call button scan button light button lock button FCC Information Important Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Uniden could void your authority to operate this unit Do not open your radio to make any intemal adjustments 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 limitations Any adjustments to your radio must be made by qualified technicians using the proper test equipment To be safe and sure Never open your radio s case Never change or replace anything in your radio except the batteries Your radio might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To determine whether your radio is causing the interference turn it off If the interference goes away your radio is causing it Try to eliminate the interference by moving your radio away from the receiver If you cannot eli
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