Uniden FRS500 manual Monitor Mode, Talking on Your Radio

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Monitor Mode

The Monitor Mode is used to check activity on a specific channel. It will allow you to receive signals that are considered too weak.

To check the channel activity:

1.Press and hold the MON button until you hear a series of beeps. You will hear background noise if the channel is clear. Don’t transmit if you hear conversation.

2.To turn Monitor Mode off, press the MON button again.

Talking on Your Radio

To talk to others using the radio;

1.Determine your communicating channel and/or code setting with the other members of your party (refer to “Choosing a Channel and CTCSS” on page7).

2.Press and hold the PTT button and speak into the microphone. The

following LCD screen appears.

3.When you finish speaking, release the PTT button. You cannot hear any signals while your PTT button is pressed.

4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 to continue communication.

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Contents Page Controls On/off volumeFCC Information Contents Welcome Included in Your Package Battery Installation Belt Clip Low Battery AlertAdjusting the Volume Using Your RadioTurning the Radio On Busy icon and icon appear while receiving a transmission Choosing a Channel and CtcssPress the ctcss/vibrate button. The code indicator flashes Scan Mode Talking on Your Radio Monitor ModeLocking In Your Selection Vibration AlertSilent Keypad Call Tone TransmissionLCD Backlight External Microphone and Speaker OptionalProblem Solution TroubleshootingChannel Frequency Chart MHz SpecificationsAppendix 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