Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 21-1826 Radio Shack
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Owner’s Manual Cat. No. 21-1826/2 8/29 Personal Tw o - W a y Radio • Clear Commu nications Up to a Mi le • 2 Channel Se lection • Paging Feature • Automatic Sque lc h • Power Indicator • Retractable Ante nna • Modulation Limiter • License-Free 21-1826.
2 INTRODUCTION RadioShack welcomes you to the next generation of personal commu- nication — the Family Radio Ser- vice (FRS). FRS is a new license- free, two-way, short-range vo ice ra- dio service that lets families and groups keep in touch with each oth- er on specific reserved channels.
3 PREPARATION INST ALLING BA TTERIES Your radio requires four AAA batter- ies (not supplied) for power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alka- line batteries. You can also use Ra- dioShack rechargeable batteries and recharge them using an o ption- al charger.
4 2. T o remove the battery com- partment cover , press the raised dots on the cover and slide it down. 3. Install the batteries, according to the polarity symbols (+ and –) inside. 4. Replace the cover , then rein- sert the belt clip (if desired). The radio’s range decreases as bat- tery power decreases.
5 SELECTING A CHANNEL 1. Remove the battery compart- ment cover . 2. To set the radio to transmit on Channel 1 , use a pointed object (such as a straightened paper clip) to slide the switch inside the battery compart- ment to CH 1 .
6 OPERATION On/Off/V olume — rotate to turn the radio on and off and adjust the vol- ume. Warbling tones sound when you turn the radio on. Antenna — extend when receiving and transmitting. CALL — hold down to page anoth- er radio tuned to the same frequen- cy.
7 ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP Slide the belt clip onto the tab at the back of the radio until it clicks. Then slide the clip over your belt. To re- move the clip, pull up on t he middle tab of the clip and slide the clip down.
8 CARE To enjoy your Personal Two-Way Radio for a long time: • Keep the radio dry . If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately . • Use and store the radio only in normal temperature environ- ments. • Handle the radio gently and carefully . Don’t drop it.
9 FCC NOTICE Important: Do n ot open your radio to make any internal adjustments. Your radio is set to transmit a regu- lated signal on an assigned fre- quency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the ra- dio to exceed those limitations.
10 Using your radio as described in this manual exposes you to RF energy well below the FCC’s recommended limits. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules .
11 SPECIFICA TIONS Channel ....................... 2 × : 1 and 8 Power Output ..... .............. 100 mW Frequency .......... ... 462.5625 MHz or 467.5625 MHz Battery Life: Alkaline ....................... 22 Hours (1050 mAh) Ni-Cd .................
811082360A 12A99 Printed in China Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by Rad ioShack against manufacturing defects in materia l and workman- ship under normal use for ninety (90) da ys from the date of purchase from Radi oShack company- owned stores and authoriz ed RadioShack franchi- sees and dealers.
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