Introduction, FCC Information | Radio Shack FRS-106 specification

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INTRODUCTION

Your RadioShack FRS-106 is a lightweight, palm-sized radio that you can carry almost any- where. Use it at shopping malls, amusement parks, or sports events to contact family and friends, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communications. The radio’s flip-phone styling lets you listen to transmissions privately, even in public places.

You can talk with another person who has an FRS radio if both radios are tuned to the same channel. Your radio has 14 channels. (Each channel is a specific frequency.)

If someone else is using the channel you select- ed and you do not want to hear that person, se- lect another channel or use the quiet feature (see “Using the Quiet Feature” on Page 6).

Your radio has auto-squelch, which means you won’t hear anything on a channel unless some- one is transmitting nearby on the same channel. You can turn off auto-squelch to hear weaker, distant transmissions (see Pages 4–5).

Also, if you do not transmit for over 8 seconds, the radio automatically switches to a power save mode, and SAVE appears on the display. The radio returns to full power usage when it re- ceives a transmission or you press any key.

We recommend you record your radio’s seri- al number here. The number is on the radio’s back panel.

Serial Number:

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FCC INFORMATION

Important: Do not open your radio to make any internal adjustments. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned fre- quency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to exceed those limita- tions. Any adjustments to your radio must be made by a qualified technician 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 ra- dio is causing it. Try to eliminate the interfer- ence by:

•Moving your radio away from the receiver

•Calling your local RadioShack store for help

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using the radio.

CARING FOR YOUR RADIO

To enjoy your radio for a long time:

•Handle it gently.

•Keep it away from dust, moisture, and tem- perature extremes.

•Clean it with a damp cloth. Do not use harsh chemicals.

Modifying or tampering with the radio’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the radio’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your radio is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.