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Customer Service

1-800-290-6650

Model FR-1420A

Two Way Family Radio

Owners Manual

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Your FR-1420A 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-1420A 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-1420A features are:

No Air Time Fees and No License Required

Up to 2 Mile Range

Auto Battery Saver and Auto Squelch

14 Channels

Multifunction LCD Display

Talk Confirmation Tone and Call / Ring Button

FEATURES

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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, may

cause a violation of the technical regulations of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter.

When the PTT button is pushed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.

The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In

August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF

exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices.

Important: To maintain compliance with the FCC’ s RF exposure guidelines

hold the transmitter at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your

face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and

away. If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset

accessory, use only the Audiovox supplied clip for this product

and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)

from your body when transmitting. Use only the supplied antenna.

Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could

damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.

Normal Position: Hold the transmitter approximately 1” from your face and

speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.

PERFORMANCE

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FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS

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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 seconds to

turn the transceiver on or off.

8. Call Button (CALL): Press and hold this button to send a

ringing sound to other radios tuned to the same channel.

9. Down Button ( ): Press this button to decrease the volume

or channel setting.

10. Built-In Microphone

11. Speaker Jack: For use with an Audiovox approved optional speaker

accessory.

12. Antenna

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LCD DISPLAY AND OPERATION

1. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan the channels in

the up or down direction 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, signifying transmission has been terminated. Icon disap-

pears when tone is disabled.

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5. Beep Key Tone Indicator: This icon appears when the beep key tone

is on, and disappears when tone is not in use.

6. Receive/Transmit (RX/TX) Indicator: During receive, the left lightning

symbol of this icon appears, together with the BUSY indication. During

transmission, the right lightning symbol of this icon appears.

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 appearswhen 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. Key Lock Indicator: This icon appears when the unit is placed in

the key lock mode, to lock out all unit controls, except Power On/

Off, Backlight, Call and PTT.

11. Battery Level Indicator: This icon indicates the battery charge

level on a scale of 1 to 3.

12. Large Segment Display: Indicates the FRS channel number in

use.

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1.Lift and rotate belt clip 90 degrees in either direction 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 batteries. Position batteries according to

polarity markings. Reverse the procedure outlined in step 1 to reas-

semble.

Note: Make sure the battery + and - terminals are aligned as shown.

Your FR-1420A requires four “AAA” cells. Alkaline batteries will provide

the best performance from your transceiver.

Incorrect battery installation can damage the unit.

Never attempt to charge alkaline batteries with the optional

battery charger.

CAUTION:

BATTERY INSTALLATION

CLIP

CLIP IN

RETRACTED

POSITION

BATTERY

COVER BATTERY

POSITION

WITH COVER

REMOVED

COVER

LATCH

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Your FR-1420A has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life

of its batteries. After 5 seconds of inactivity, the FR-1420A will switch to

battery saver mode. While in battery saver mode, the battery saver mode indi-

cator ( ) is present on the display, and the transceiver will remain ready

to receive any incoming transmissions while the battery saver mode is active.

Pressing any of the buttons will exit the battery saver mode and illuminate

the display.

Turning the Transceiver On and Off ( )

Pressing the Power button (7) for 2 seconds will activate the unit and the

self-test display momentarily appears followed by the frequency standby

display. The speaker will sound a short melody (if the tone function is

enabled) to confirm the transceiver’s activation and the LCD backlight will

come on for about 10 seconds. To turn the unit off, simply press and hold

the power button for 2 seconds then release it.

To enable the LCD backlighting feature during operation, momentarily press

the Power button; the backlight will come on for about 10 seconds and then

go out.

Volume Level

Audio reception volume is controlled by the Up (F) and the Down (G) button.

Momentarily pressing either button will increase or decrease the volume

level, with each step accompanied by a beep tone. The display will indicate

o1 (lowest setting) to o 8 (highest setting).

BATTERY SAVER MODE

USING YOUR FR-1420A

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Call Button (8)

When the call button is pressed, the FR-1420A 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.

Low Battery Alert

When the battery level becomes low, the battery icon ( ) flashes. In this case,

recharge or replace the batteries with new ones.

Monitor Button (M)

You can monitor channel activity by pressing the Monitor (M) button (2). If pressed

for more than 2 seconds, you can continuously monitor channel activity. Press

again, and channel activity monitoring is disabled.

Function Select (F) Button

Pressing the Function button will allow selection of frequency channels, as well

as selection of the various unit functions. Each press permits selection of the

desired channel (1–14), Scan, Dual Watch, VOX, Roger Beep and Beep Tone

functions. This button also activates the Key lock feature ( ) when pressed and

held for more than 2 seconds.

Channel Selection

Press function button once until large two-digit channel display flashes. Press

Up ( ) or Down ( ) buttons to select desired channel (1–14).

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,

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FUNCTIONS

and then channel scanning will resume. The unit will scan channels 1–14 for

activity and scanning will continue until the monitor, or Function button is pressed.

If scanning is interrupted by using the PTT button, scanning will resume

approximately 6 seconds after the respective button is released.

Dual Watch Mode

This feature allows monitoring of two channels simultaneously. Press the

Function (F) button three times until the Dual Watch icon (DW) flashes on the

display. Using the Up ( ) or Down ( ) buttons, choose the alternate channel

number you wish to monitor for activity. The channel display will now flash

showing your current channel and alternate channel selection. To exit the dual

watch mode, press the PTT button.

When in Dual Watch mode, the unit will transmit on the channel on which it last

received a signal. After approximately 5 seconds of inactivity, the unit will return

to the Dual Watch Mode and transmit on the primary channel.

VOX Function

This feature enables you to have hands-free conversation. Press the Function

(F) button four times until the Vox indicator (VOX) appears flashing and oN or oF

appears on the display. When using the external microphone or headset, your

voice signal is detected and is automatically transmitted by the radio. The reply

audio is received by the radio and is transferred to the headset. Press the Up

() or Down ( ) button to turn the Vox function on or off. When VOX is enabled,

the VOX icon remains steady on the display. Press the PTT button to confirm

your selection.

VOX Sensitivity Level

The VOX sensitivity level is preset at the factory.

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VOX Delay

The VOX delay, like the VOX sensitivity, is preset at the factory.

Roger Beep Tone

The unit will also transmit a beep tone sequence after each transmission to

signal the receiving party that transmission has ended. This tone is called a

“Roger Beep”. Press the Function (F) button five times until the ( RGB ) icon

flashes and oN or oF appears. Then press Up ( ) or Down ( ) button to set the

function on. The ( RGB ) icon will remain displayed. To disable the “Roger

Beep”, proceed as before, until Beep Tone icon appears flashing. Then press

Up ( ) or Down ( ) buttons to set the function to off. Press the PTT button to

confirm your selection.

Button Confirmation Tone

Whenever the Up/Down or Function (F) select button is pressed, the speaker will

sound a beep tone to confirm each press, provided the key tone feature is

enabled. To disable the key tones, press Function button six times until the

Beep Tone icon ( ) appears flashing and oN or oF appears. Then press Up

() or Down ( ) to set the function off. Press the PTT button to confirm your

selection. When oF is selected, no beep tones should be heard. To enable the

key tones proceed as before, until Beep Tone icon appears flashing. Then press

Up ( ) or Down ( ) button to set the function to on and the beep tones will be

heard.

Key Lock

This feature prevents accidental change of unit settings. While enabled, Key

Lock allows only the PTT button to operate.

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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 voice, approximately 2 to 3 inches from the microphone.

3. The transmit lightning indicator ( ) will appear while transmitting.

4. Release the PTT (Push-to-Talk) button when you finish speaking to receive

incoming signals.

To Receive.

1. Set the desired channel.

2. Adjust the volume control to the desired listening volume by using the up

and down buttons.

3. The transceiver will play strong received signals through its internal speaker

or through a headset, if so equipped.

4. The receive lightning indicator ( ) will appear while transmitting.

Monitor Function

The Monitor (M) button can be used to play all signals present on a channel.

This is useful when communicating with other parties at extreme range. The

monitor function can be locked on by pressing the Monitor (M) button for two

seconds. When the monitor lock has been activated, the LCD display will indicate

BUSY and the receive indicator lightning bolt appears. Pressing the monitor

button a second time will unlock the monitor function.

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WARNING

nRemove 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.

nAvoid exposing the unit to water or extremes of temperature.

nDo 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.

nDo not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this

transceiver. Its output is designed to meet the legal limits set by

the FCC.

nDo not use this device or change its batteries in potentially

explosive atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in

an explosion.

nTurn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use

of radios or cellular telephones. Facilities such as hospitals may

use equipment that is sensitive to RF energy.

nTurn your transceiver off on-board aircraft when requested to do so.

nDo not place your transceiver in front of a vehicle’s air-bag. If the

air-bag deploys, it could propel the transceiver like a projectile.

nThis transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the

United States. Use in other countries may be prohibited or

restricted by local regulation. Please check with the local regulating

agency before using this device outside of the United States.

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Channel Frequencies:

Channel MHz Channel MHz

1 462.5625 8 467.5625

2 462.5875 9 467.5875

3 462.6125 10 467.6125

4 462.6375 11 467.6375

5 462.6625 12 467.6625

6 462.6875 13 467.6875

7 462.7125 14 467.7125

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.

SPECIFICATIONS*

*These specifications are subject to change without notice.

They represent typical values, individual units may vary.

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 obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to

be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification

of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the warranty center at the address shown

below.

The Company disclaims liability for communications range of this product.

This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion

of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper

installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of

the factory serial number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S

LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY

EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-

ITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY

ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30

MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY

BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH

OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No

person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other

than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.

90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY

AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788

1-800-290-6650 128-5329

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