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Owners Manual
Model FR-1420
Two Way Family Radio
14 CHANNEL FRS
CALL
F
Customer Service
1-800-290-6650
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FEATURES Your FR-1420 Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you can carry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give you reli- able communications for many different applications. The FR-1420 is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall. Some of the FR-1420 features are: No Air Time Fees and No License Required Up to 2 Mile Range Auto Battery Saver and Auto Squelch 14 Channels Multifunction LC
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PERFORMANCE Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with other transceivers in a flat open area with no trees or buildings obstructing its signal. Range may be up to two miles under such conditions. Obstacles such as buildings, trees or mountains will tend to reduce the transceiver’s effective range. FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer,
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FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS 13 12 6 1 7 8 14 CHANNEL FRS 2 CALL F 9 3 10 4 11 5 -4-
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1. Push-to-Talk Button (PTT): Press to transmit. Release to receive. 2. Monitor Button (M): Press and hold to bypass the squelch and listen to channel activity. 3. Up Button ( ): Press this button to increase the volume or channel setting. 4. Function Select Button (F): Press this button to select or scroll through all unit functions. 5. Built-In Speaker 6. LCD Display: Displays the current FRS channel number as well as other functions. 7. Power Button ( ): Press and hold this button for 2
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LCD DISPLAY AND OPERATION 12 3 4 5 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel to search for a valid signal. 2. Dual Watch Indicator: Icon appears when dual watch mode is active. Icon disappears when the function is disabled. 3. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands-free conversation. The icon appears when the VOX mode is activated. 4. Roger Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when the roger beep tone is enabled, sign
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7. Busy Indicator: During signal reception or while in the monitor mode, this indication appears on the display, together with the RX lightning indication. 8. Call Indicator: This icon appears, together with the right lightning symbol, when the CALL button is pressed to indicate initiation of a call transmission. 9. Power Save Indicator: This icon appears to indicate the unit is in the power save mode to conserve battery power; it appears 5 seconds after the standby mode is activated. 10. Ke
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Your FR-1420 requires four “AAA” cells. Alkaline batteries will provide the best performance from your transceiver. CAUTION: Incorrect battery installation can damage the unit. Never attempt to charge alkaline batteries with the optional battery charger. 1.Lift and rotate belt clip counterclockwise (CCW) to the right to access battery cover. 2.Release battery cover latch and swing latch down; then lift the bottom of the battery cover and remove from the radio. 3.Insert four “AAA” alkaline bat
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CHANGING SNAP-ON FACE PLATE (CONTINUED) Pull out the face plate from the body of the transceiver using the groove located at the bottom of the speaker grill. Insert another face plate into the unit and install the two screws in the upper side of the tray in the battery compartment. Replace the batteries and cover. BATTERY SAVER MODE Your FR-1420 has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of its batteries. After 10 seconds of inactivity, the FR- 1420 will switch to battery
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Call Button (8) When the call button is pressed, the FR-1420 will transmit a 3-second ringing sound to other transceiver’s tuned to the same channel. This feature can be used to signal other parties that voice communication is desired. The call icon ( ) appears on the LED display while the call tone sounds. Changing the Call Ring To select a favorite call ringer melody: 1. Press and hold the CALL button and, at the same time, press and hold the Power button for at least 2 seconds. 2. CA-01 wil
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FUNCTIONS Channel Scanning Press the Function (F) button two times until the SC icon flashes. Press the Up ( ) button to enable the Scan function in the upward channel direction. Press the Down ( ) button to enable the Scan function in the downward channel direction. Once selected, the Scan icon (SC) will appear steadily on the display. While in Scan mode, the unit will pause on any active channel for 5 seconds, and then proceed to the next higher channel. The unit will scan channel
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2. LE-03 (or 01-05), or dE-03 (or 01-05) will be displayed. If dE is displayed, press the Function (F) button and LE--- (level) will be displayed. 3. Press the Up or Down button to select from 1 to 5 voice sensitivity levels, with 1 being the most sensitive and 5 being the least sensitive. VOX Delay Adjustment To adjust the VOX delay: 1. Perform steps 1. through 3. above for VOX sensitivity level; then press the Function (F) button. 2. dE-03 (or 01-05) will be displayed. 3. Press the Up or Down
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Key Lock This feature prevents accidental change of unit settings. While enabled, Key Lock allows only the PTT button to operate. To enable Key Lock, press the Function (F) button for more than 2 seconds until Key Lock icon ( ) appears. To disable the Key Lock function, press the function button for more than 2 seconds until Key Lock icon disappears. To Transmit 1. Set the desired primary channel. 2. Press and hold the PTT (Push-to-Talk) button while speaking slowly and clearly in a normal vo
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WARNING n Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods. This will eliminate the possibility of battery acid leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver. n Avoid exposing the unit to water or extremes of temperature. n Do not use this device in or near a mining facility, which uses remotely triggered explosives or in areas labeled “Blasting Area”. Premature or accidental detonation may result. n Do not attempt to modify or in any way i
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SPECIFICATIONS* Channels: 14 Battery Life Alkaline: 30 - 36 Hours Power Source: 6.0 Vdc Receiver 1.Sensitivity 120dBm Min. 2.Max. audio output @ 10% THD 110 mV 3.Max. S/N ratio @ 1mV RF input 40 dB Min. 4.Squelch Sensitivity Threshold -120 dBm Min. 7.Adjacent Channel Selectivity 50 dB MIn. Transmitter 1.Maximum Effective Radiated Power 500 mW 2.Audio Distortion 3 % 7.Hum and Noise 35 dB Min. * These specifications are subject to change without notice. They represent typical values, individual u
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90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Family Radio Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor. To obtai
