Uniden 550W manual Using Your Radio, Turning the Radio On, Adjusting the Volume, Icon appear

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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

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1. Turn the on/off volume control clockwise to turn the unit on.

When you turn on your FRS550W, 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 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.

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Contents 550W Speaker jack Down button Microphone jack ControlsPTT button MON buttonFCC Information Contents Welcome Included in Your Package Battery Installation Align the battery cover tabs withFRS550W tab holes then replace the cover 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 Vibration Alert Locking In Your SelectionIcon goes out Monitoring Weather Channels Call Tone TransmissionTo listen to the weather channels in your area Scan and icon appear while scanningSilent Keypad LCD BacklightExternal Microphone and Speaker Optional 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