FRS440
3
• 14 Channels
• 38 CTCSS Codes
• Up to 2 mile range*
• Battery Level Meter
• FM Radio
• LCD Display
• Countdown Timer
• Channel Scan
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alert
• Ambient Temperature Display
• Vibrate Alert for incoming calls
• 7 NOAA Weather Channels
• Optional NiMH Battery Pack
• Optional Headset Accessories
• Channel Monitor
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
FOR PURCHASING A UNIDEN PRODUCT
THANK YOU
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden RS440 Family Radio. This product is a lightweight,
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Your package contains the FRS440 radio, this reference guide, and a product registration card. You will need to purchase 3 AA Alkaline batteries in order to operate the unit.The following optional accessories may be puchased from your participating Uniden dealer or call
•Earset Mic w/ PTT - #HS2468
•Vox Headset Mic - #HSV2469
•NiMH Battery Pack w/AC Charger and DC Car Charger - #BPCC240
•Multi Color Grips -
Available at www.uniden.com
INSTALL THE BATTERY
Your FRS440 radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries for power. We recommend using Duracell Ultra alkaline batteries.
To install the batteries:
1)Make sure your radio is off.
2)Remove the battery
compartment door by placing your thumb at the top of the compartment, press down and slide it away from the unit.
3)Install 3 AA Alkaline batteries (not included) into the battery compartment. Be certain to follow the
+ and - symbols in the compartment. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating.
4)Optional: Your FRS440 radio can be powered using an optional NiMH battery pack specifically designed for this model. Remove the alkaline batteries and install the battery pack by inserting into the battery compartment. Follow the instructions found with the NiMH accessory.
5)Replace the battery compartment door by pushing it up until it is secure.
BATTERY LEVEL AND
LOW BATTERY ALERT
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to indicate the status of the batteries. When the batteries in the unit are low, the battery meter will flash and the unit will emit a tone. Replace the batteries immediately or if you are using the optional NiMH battery pack, you must recharge the batteries in order to continue using the radio.
USING THE RADIO
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to operate the unit.
Your unit has (3) modes of operation.
1)FRS Radio Mode
2)Weather Radio Mode
3)FM Radio Mode
The Weather Radio Mode and FM Radio Mode will be discussed later.
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
1)Rotate the on/off/volume control clockwise to turn the unit on and increase the speaker volume.
2)Rotate the on/off/volume control counterclockwise to decrease the speaker volume and turn the unit off.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons is pressed. To turn this sound off, press call/menu while turning on the radio. To turn this sound on, press call/menu while turning on the radio again.
Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 14 channels and 38 CTCSS codes you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you must be set to the same channel and CTCSS code.
To choose a channel:
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease the channel number displayed.
Navigating through the Menu
To access the advanced features of the FRS440, your radio has a menu function.
1)To enter the menu, press and hold the call/menu button for 1 second.
2)Additional presses of the call/menu button will advance through the menu until exiting to "normal" operating mode.
3)Other methods of exiting the menu function are:
a.Press and hold the call/menu button for 1 second again.
b.Press PTT.
c.Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically returns to "normal" mode.
Choosing a CTCSS Code
Each of the FRS channels
1)Enter the menu. Advance through the menu, the CTCSS code on the LCD display will flash.
2)Press the ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease the code number displayed.
3)Exit the Menu to return to "normal" mode.
Talking on Your Radio
To talk to others using the radio:
1)Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a clear, normal voice about
2)When you are finished speaking, release the PTT button.
Transmitting a Call Alert Tone:
Your FRS440 radio is equipped with 5 selectable call tones that will be transmitted when the call/menu button is momentarily pressed.
To select a call tone:
1)Enter the Menu. Advance through the menu until the call icon on the display is shown. The current call tone number
2)Press the ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease the number to the desired call tone. Each tone will be heard through the speaker.
3)Exit the Menu.
To transmit the selected call alert tone, momentarily press the call/menu button. The selected tone will automatically be transmitted for a fixed length of time.
Note: Do not hold the call/menu button down as this will cause the unit to enter the Menu mode.
Vibrate Alert for Incoming Calls
Your FRS440 radio is equipped with a vibrator that can be used for notification of an incoming call alert from other Uniden radios equipped with the same feature.
To select the vibrate alert:
1)Enter the Menu and then press the call/menu button twice. The VIBRATE icon on the LCD display will be shown along with on or off indicating the vibrate alert feature status.
2)Press either the ▲ or ▼ button to toggle the feature on or off.
3)Exit the Menu.
Channel Scan Feature
Your FRS440 radio has a channel scan feature that allows you to easily scan all 14 channels. When an active channel is detected, the unit will pause on that channel until the channel is clear. Then after a
4 second delay, the unit will continue scanning. Pressing PTT while the scan is paused on a channel will allow you to transmit on that channel.
To turn on channel scanning:
Press and hold either the ▲ or ▼ button until the SCAN icon on the display is shown. The channel number on the display will rapidly cycle through the channels.
To turn off channel scanning:
Press any key to cancel SCAN mode.
Ambient Temperature Display
Your radio will periodically display the ambient temperature either in degrees F° or degrees C°.
To change this setting:
1)Enter the Menu. Advance through the menu until the TEMPERATURE icon on the display is shown. The letters F or C will be blinking indicating the selection.
2)Press either the s or t button to toggle between F or C.
3)Exit the Menu.
Note: Once the radio is turned on, please allow time for an accurate temperature reading to be collected.
Countdown Timer Feature
Your radio has a countdown timer which can be set from 5 minutes to 3 hours in 5 minute increases. When the timer is running, the ALARM icon is shown on the display. The icons around the display provide a visual indication of how much time is remaining on the timer.
To set the countdown timer:
1)Enter the Menu. Advance through the menu until the ALARM icon on the display is shown. The current timer setting will be flashing on the display.
Note: When zero (0) is displayed, the timer is off.
2)Press either the s or t button to change the setting to the desired count.
3)Exit the Menu. The timer will begin counting down immediately.
Note: If Vibrate Alert is enabled or Key Beep Tones are turned off, the radio will vibrate when the countdown timer expires.
Auto Squelch Feature
The FRS440 radio is equipped with an automatic squelch system which shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or if you have reached your range limit.
To temporarily disable the Auto Squelch and monitor the selected channel, rapidly press the PTT button twice. Press any key to exit channel monitor mode. The channel will remain open until the PTT button is pressed.
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Automatic Power Save Feature
Your radio has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is no transmission within 5 seconds, your radio switches to the Power Save mode. The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode.
