Installation, Unpacking the Transceiver | Radio Shack HTX-242

INSTALLATION

Unpacking the Transceiver

As you unpack the transceiver, check to be sure you have all the items shown in this illustration.

Connecting the Microphone

Plug the microphone’s connector into the microphone jack, secure the microphone holder to either the left or right side of the trans- ceiver, then clip the microphone to the holder.

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Radio Shack HTX-242 owner manual Installation, Unpacking the Transceiver, Connecting the Microphone

Contents

HTX-242 TWO-METER Mobile Trans Ceiver Features Introduction Using this Manual Contents Using the Menu Troubleshooting Using Memory ChannelsUsing Dtmf and Subaudible Tones Specifications Schematics Installation Connecting the MicrophoneUnpacking the Transceiver Mounting the HTX-242 in a Vehicle Connecting an Antenna Connecting to your Vehicle’s Power Using the HTX-242 as a Base Station Using the HTX-242 with Packet Radio Connecting an External Speaker Optional Dtmf Touch-Tone Features Understanding the HTX-242Dual VFO Modes Subaudible Tone Ctcss Features Repeater OperationMemory Channels Understanding the Display VFO-A-TPage Turning On/Off Your HTX-242 Resetting the HTX-242Basic Operation Extending the Transmit Frequency Range Setting the Power Level Setting Volume and SquelchUsing the Light Locking the Controls Tuning to a Frequency Selecting a FrequencyDirectly Entering a Frequency Setting the Frequency Step Scanning for a Frequency Setting the Scan Options Setting the Scan Resume ConditionStoring Scan Skip Frequencies Setting the Scan Resume Delay Setting the Scanning Range Receiving Transmissions Transmitting Manually Transmitting Dtmf Tones Transmitting Dtmf Tones from Memory Turning the Keytone Beep On and Off Limiting Transmit Duration Turning Auto Duplex On and Off Frequency Offset DefaultsAdvanced Operation Receive Frequency Transmit Offset Changing the Default Offset Reversing the OffsetOverriding the Duplex Offset Using the Dual VFOs for Duplex Operation Using Memory Channels Changing Stored SettingsStoring a Frequency Using Auto Memory Store AMS Tuning to a Standard Memory Channel Using the Calling-Frequency MemoryChecking Priority Channel Scanning Memory Channels Clearing a Memory ChannelEnabling/Disabling Scanning for Memory Channels Using Dtmf and Subaudible Tones Storing a Dtmf SequenceTransmitting a Dtmf Sequence Using Dtmf Using Group CallingName Assignment Dtmf Page Sequence Using Auto-Reply Using Dtmf Auto Send Valid Subaudible Tones Using Subaudible TonesSetting the Subaudible Tones Code Freq. Hz Setting the Dtmf Page and Subaudible Tone Alert Activating Subaudible Tone Transmit and Squelch Using the Menu Menu Default Explanation/Available Settings Option OFF Common Problems and Solutions TroubleshootingError Codes Problem Possible Solutions Replacing the Fuse Specifications GeneralReceiver Transmitter Schematics RF Schematic Digital Schematic Microphone Schematic Radio Shack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas