Uniden 550W manual Welcome

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden FRS550W 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, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communications. This compact, state-of-the-art device is equipped with the following features:

•14 Preprogrammed Channels

•VOX Feature

•38 Built-in CTCSS Codes

•7 Weather Channels

•Up to 2 mile range*

•LCD Display

•Tone/Vibration Alert for incoming calls

•Channel Scan

•Keypad Lock

•50 hours of operation

•Low Battery Level Indicator

•LCD Backlit

•Silent Keypad

•External Speaker and Microphone Capable

*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.

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Contents 550W Speaker jack Down button Microphone jack ControlsPTT button MON buttonFCC Information Contents Welcome Included in Your Package FRS550W tab holes then replace the cover Battery InstallationAlign the battery cover tabs with LCD on your radio shows a battery meter Low Battery AlertBelt Clip Become low, will flashAdjusting the Volume Using Your RadioTurning the Radio On Turn the control counterclockwise to turn the unit offTo choose a channel for the FRS550W Choosing a Channel and CtcssPage To use the Scan feature Scan ModeTo turn Monitor Mode off, press the MON button again Monitor ModeTo talk to others using the radio Talking on Your RadioVOX Feature Icon goes out Vibration AlertLocking In Your Selection Monitoring Weather Channels Call Tone TransmissionTo listen to the weather channels in your area Scan and icon appear while scanningExternal Microphone and Speaker Optional Silent KeypadLCD Backlight Problem Solution TroubleshootingTransmit Power Out SpecificationsBattery Life Hours typ Channel FrequencyMemo Appendix FRS Radio Rules FCC Part 95 Subpart B §95.194 FRS Rule 4 FRS units 409,688 455,679 461,036 521,915 597,104