Radio Shack 21-1805 owner manual Introduction, FCC Information, Caring for Your Radio

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INTRODUCTION

Your RadioShack FRS-105 is a lightweight, palm-sized radio that you can carry almost any- where. Use it at shopping malls, amusement parks, sports events, or at the beach to contact family and friends, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communications.

You can talk with another person who has an FRS radio if both radios are tuned to the same channel. Your radio has 7 channels. Each chan- nel 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 (see “Using the Radio” on Pages 4 and 5) 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 transmit continuously for over 2 min- utes, the radio automatically switches to a pow- er save mode and stops the transmission. The radio returns to full power usage when you re- lease PUSH TO TALK.

You can connect an optional earphone and an external microphone (not supplied) to the radio. And, the belt clip lets you take your radio almost anywhere.

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

Serial Number:

© 1996 Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

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FCC INFORMATION

Important: Do not open your radio to make any internal adjustments except as instructed in this manual. Your radio is set up to transmit a regu- lated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings in- side the radio to exceed those limitations. Any adjustments to your radio must be made by a qualified technician using the proper test equip- ment. 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

Using your FRS-105 as described in this manu- al exposes you to RF energy well below the FCC’s recommended limits.

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.

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