USING YOUR RADIO
For maximum range, flip up the antenna before you press PTT to talk.
You can operate the radio without flipping up the antenna, but its range is best with the antenna up.
To talk, hold down PTT (push to talk), wait about 1 second, then speak into the microphone. TX/RX above the dis- play lights red. When you finish speak- ing, release PTT.
To select a channel, quickly
and release 
or 
.
To search the channels for transmissions, hold down 
or 
for about 1 second. The radio stops if it finds a transmission, and the channel number flashes. When the transmission stops, the radio begins searching again.
To break off a transmission and continue searching, press 
or 
again. To stop searching and listen to a channel, press MONITOR or PTT.
To turn the radio on and off, hold this down for about 1 second.
To control the volume
TX/RX (transmit/receive) lights red when you talk. It lights green when you receive and when you hold down MONITOR.
Display
To check the battery’s capacity, look at the dis- play. The battery indicator changes from F(ull) to E(mpty) as battery power is used.
The automatic power save feature automatically extends battery life by reducing the power the radio uses until it receives a signal or you press a key. Because the receiving radio might be in power save mode, wait about 1 second after pressing PTT to give the other radio time to come to full power before speaking into the mi- crophone.
You normally don’t hear anything on a channel unless someone is transmitting nearby on the same channel (this is called
To light the display, quickly press LIGHT/LOCK.
You can lock 
and 
so you can’t change the channel until you unlock them. To lock and unlock 
and 
, hold down LIGHT/LOCK for
about 1 second. 
appears on the display when 
and 
are locked.
SpeakerMicrophone
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 frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations. 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.
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15
of FCC Rules. These limits provide reason- able protection against radio and TV inter- ference in a residential area. However, your equipment might cause TV or radio interfer- ence even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the distance between the transceiver and the radio or TV
Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists.
RADIO CARE
To enjoy your radio for a long time:
•Handle it gently.
•Keep it away from dust, moisture, and temperature extremes.
•Clean it with a damp cloth. Do not use harsh chemicals.
Modifying or tampering with the radio’s in- ternal 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 as- sistance.
