User manual UNIDEN FRS440-2 REFERENCE GUIDE

[. . . ] To avoid cutting off the first part of your transmission, pause slightly after pressing the PTT button before you start talking. 2) When you are finished speaking, release the PTT button. O P T I O N AL AC C E S S O R I E S Your package contains the FRS440 radio, this reference guide, and a product registration card. You will need to purchase 3 AA Alkaline batteries in order to operate the unit. The following optional accessories may be puchased from your participating Uniden dealer or call 1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the web at www. uniden. com ·Earset Mic w/ PTT - #HS2468 ·Vox Headset Mic - #HSV2469 ·NiMH Battery Pack w/AC Charger and DC Car Charger - #BPCC240 ·Multi Color Grips Available at www. uniden. com Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume 1) Rotate the on/off/volume control clockwise to turn the unit on and increase the speaker volume. 2) Rotate the on/off/volume control counterclockwise to decrease the speaker volume and turn the unit off. Transmitting a Call Alert Tone: Your FRS440 radio is equipped with 5 selectable call tones that will be transmitted when the call/menu button is momentarily pressed. [. . . ] To re-engage the Auto Squelch, repeat the double PTT key press. BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW BATTERY ALERT This unit has a battery level meter on the display to indicate the status of the batteries. When the batteries in the unit are low, the battery meter will flash and the unit will emit a tone. Replace the batteries immediately or if you are using the optional NiMH battery pack, you must recharge the batteries in order to continue using the radio. Channel Scan Feature Your FRS440 radio has a channel scan feature that allows you to easily scan all 14 channels. When an active channel is detected, the unit will pause on that channel until the channel is clear. Pressing PTT 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 v or w button until the SCAN icon on the display is shown. The channel number on the display will rapidly cycle through the channels. Choosing a CTCSS Code Each of the FRS channels 1-14 may have any one of the codes 0-38 selected. Code "0" indicates no CTCSS code selected and your radio can receive a signal regardless of the code settings of the transmitting radio. Automatic Power Save Feature Your radio has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is no transmission within 5 seconds, your radio switches to the Power Save mode. The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode. LCD Backlight The LCD backlight will automatically turn on with any key press. The LCD display will illuminate for 5 seconds before turning off. U S I N G T H E WE AT H E R R AD I O Your FRS440 radio can receive weather broadcasts from the NOAA National Weather Service. While using the Weather Radio, you are not able to receive FRS communications unless you press the PTT or call/menu button which will immediately exit and return to FRS Radio Mode. 2) Press either the s or t button until the WX icon is shown indicating the Weather Radio Mode. 2) Press either the s or t button until the channel numbers on the display are flashing indicating the FRS Radio Mode. 3) Exit the Menu. FCC Information SPECIFICATIONS Channels CTCSS Codes Operating Frequency Power Source Output Power Battery Life 14 FRS, 7 Weather 38 Sub-Audible Tones UHF 462. 550- 467. 725 MHz VHF 162. 400-162. 550 MHz 3AA Alkaline Batteries or custom NiMH Battery Pack 500mW ERP maximum 50 Hours (5/5/90 duty cycle) Frequency Chart Choosing a Weather Channel There are 7 NOAA channel frequencies available and these frequencies are common between the US and Canada. You will need to know what frequency is being transmitted in your location. Press the s or t button to increase or decrease the channel number displayed. The Auto Squelch feature is never active in Weather Radio Mode. Ch. 467. 5625 467. 5875 467. 6125 467. 6375 467. 6625 467. 6875 467. 7125 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Subpart-B. Operation is subject to the following conditions: ·This device may not cause harmful interference. ·This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. [. . . ] PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owner's manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. , Fort Worth, TX 76155 (800) 297-1023, 7 a. m. [. . . ]