Eton FR-1000 FRS/GMRS COMBINATION User Manual FR1000 Manual qxp

Eton Corporation FRS/GMRS COMBINATION FR1000 Manual qxp

USERS MANUAL

Model FR-1000SeriesPage 3TABLE OF CONTENTS 3Introduction 4Important Notice, FCC Licensing 5LCD Display 6Controls 7Battery Installation 8Charging the Battery Pack 9Low Battery Level Indicator 9Selecting the Power Source 9Operating Your Radio 10 - 17External Speaker/Microphone Jack 17USB Jack 17Troubleshooting Guide 18Use and Care 18Specifications and Frequency Charts 19 - 20
Model FR-1000SeriesPage 4Welcome to the world of Eton electronicsCongratulations on your purchase of a high quality ETON product. Your 2-way radio represents the state-of-the-art in high-tech engineering. Designedfor GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation, this compact packageis big in performance. It is a quality piece of electronic equipment, skillfullyconstructed with the finest components. The circuitry is all solid-state andmounted on a rugged printed circuit board. Your two-way radio is designedfor reliable and trouble-free performance for years to come.Features- 22 GMRS/FRS Channel - 121 Privacy Codes (38 CTCSS / 83 DCS)- AM/FM Receiver- VOX- Selectable Call Alert - NOAA Weather Radio- NOAA Weather Alert- Scan Function- MONITOR Function- Dual Watch Function- Roger Beep Tone- Silent Operation- Keypad Lock- Power HI/LO Settings- Flashlight- Clock/Alarm Clock Function- Dynamo Crank Battery Charge Capability- Phone Charger Jack (For Mobile Phone Charging)- Speaker / Microphone Jacks- Battery Meter / Battery Low Indicator- SOS Function- Siren FunctionThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions : (1) this device does not cause harmful interference, and (2) this radio mustaccept any interference that may cause undesired operation.To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, for body-worn operation, thisradio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with EtonRadio Corp. accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessoriesmay not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. (Tested with HeadsetModel: AVP-1)
Model FR-1000SeriesPage 5IMPORTANT NOTICE, FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATIONThe FR-1000Series operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service)frequencies which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission)license. You must be licensed prior to operating on channels 1 - 7 or 15 - 22,which comprise the GMRS channels of the FR-1000Series. Serious penaltiescould result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules,as stipulated in the Communications Act's Sections 501 and 502 (amended).You will be issued a call sign by the FCC which should be used for stationidentification when operating the radio on GMRS channels. You should alsocooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channelinterference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of theirtransmission time.To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact theFCC at 1-888-CALL FCC or go to the FCC's website: http://www.fcc.gov and request form 605.Exposure To Radio Frequency EnergyYour Eton radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human being toradio frequency electromagnetic energy:- United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of theUnited States, Report 86, 1986- International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general populationor uncontrolled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% ofthe time. The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only whentransmitting.IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved byETON could void your right to operate this unit. Your radio is set up to transmita regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjustthe settings inside the COMMUNICATOR to exceed those limitations. Anyadjustment to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.
Model FR--1000SeriesPage 6LCD DISPLAY21345678913141516171819202113. TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL ICON –IndicatesTX Power setting (HI/LO)14. PRIVACY CODE ICON – Indicates PrivacyCode setting (CTCSS/DCS).15. KEY LOCK ICON – Indicates KEY LOCKmode is on.16. SCAN ICON – Indicates when the radio is in Scan mode.17. NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND ICON – Indicates when the radio is in Weather Band mode.18. ALERT ICON – Indicates the radio hasreceived a NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERTsignal.19. EMG ICON – Indicates when the radio EMERGENCY fucntion is on. 20. BATTERY METER – Indicates the batterylevel. 21. ROGER BEEP ICON – Indicates radio’sRoger Beep Tone is on.22. ALARM CLOCK ICON – Indicates when the Alarm Clock is on.23. ROGER BEEP ICON – Indicates radio’sRoger Beep Tone is on.24. VOX ICON – Indicates when VOX mode isactive.1011122224231. RECEIVER (RX) / TRANSMIT (TX) ICON –Indicates radio is transmitting a signal (TX) or ifthe radio is receiving a transmission (RX).2. CHANNEL NUMBER – Changes from 1~22 on GMRS/FRS band (1~7 on WX band). This is also used to indicate in part the current AM/FM receiver frequency setting and the current clock setting. 3. CLOCK AM/PM ICON – Indicates the clock isset in AM or PM.4. NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT ICON –Indicates the WX Alert function in on.5. AM RECEIVER ICON – Indicates radio is in AMreceiver mode.6. FM RECEIVER ICON – Indicates radio is in FMreceiver mode.7. NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND ICON – Indicates when the radio is in Weather Band mode. 8. GMRS ICON – Indicates radio is in GMRS mode. 9. FLASHLIGHT ICON – Indicates the Flashlight inon.10. S.O.S. ICON – Indicates the SOS function ison.11. SIREN. ICON – Indicates the Siren function ison.12. DUAL WATCH ICON – Indicates the DualWatch function is on.
Model FR-1000SeriesPage 7CONTROLS252627282930313233343525. ANTENNA26. BAND SWITCH – used to switch between AM/FM/WX/GMRS mode. 27. FLASHLIGHT – Built-in flashlight.28. FUNCTION SWITCH – used to switch between WX Alert/OFF/Flashlight/SOS/Siren function.29. SPEAKER – Built-in speaker.30. BATTERY SOURCE SWITCH – used to switch the radio OFF or switch between Alkaline and Rechargeable NiMH batteries.31. TUNING KNOB – Rotate clockwise/counter- clockwise to make adjustment in the MENU mode. It can also make adjusment in the Clock and AM/FM receiver mode.32. MIC – Built-in microphone.33. DYNAMO CRANK HANDLE – Rotate clock-wise or counter-clockwise to charge the NiMHbattery pack.34. DYNAMO CRANK HANDLE SHAFT35. POWER/VOLUME KNOB – Turn clockwise toincrease the volume level. Turn counter-clock-wise to decrease the volume level and turnthe power off.363738394036. SCAN/HOUR Button – Press to set the Scanmode on/off in GMRS mode. Press to changethe Hour setting in Clock mode.37. MENU/MINUTE Button – Press to accessMenu mode in GMRS/FRS and WX mode.Press to change the Minute setting in Clockmode.38. MONITOR / ALARM ON/OFF Button – Pressto turn on the Monitor function in GMRS mode. Press and hold to turn alarm on/off in Clock mode. .39. LOCK/CALL / HOUR Button – Press and hold to set the key pad lock on/off in GMRS mode. Press to send a CALL Alert signal in GMRS mode. Press to change the Hour setting in Clock mode.40. PTT/SNOOZE Button – Press and hold totransmit voice communication in GMRS mode.Press to confirm the selection in MENU andClock mode. Press to activate SNOOZEfunction in Clock mode.
Model FR-1000SeriesPage 8BATTERY INSTALLATIONYour FR-1000Series radio operates with either 4 AA alkaline batteries or anoptional NiMH battery pack. To install the batteries:1. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the Battery Cover by pressingdown the Battery Cover Lock Tab until it unlocks and lifting it out from the radio.2. Insert 4 AA batteries observing the polarity as shown. Installing the batteriesincorrectly will prevent the unit from operating or may damage the unit. Alsoinstall the NiMH battery pack as shown below.3. Return the Battery Cover by pushing it down into the back of the radio untilthe Battery Cover Lock Tab locks into place.
Model FR-1000SeriesPage 9CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKYour FR-1000Series is equipped for using an rechargeable NiMH batterypack which can be recharged using an AC wall adapter (included) or a DCadapter (included). Initial charge time is 24 hours with a charge time of 12hours thereafter. For maximum battery life, we recommend charging thebattery pack when the low battery icon comes on. Remove the radios fromthe charger when the charge time expires. For the location of theCHARGING JACK see page 17.In order to ensure that the battery pack is fully charged, it is recommended that the battery pack be charged for at least 12 hours with the radio turned OFF.You can also charge the rechargeable NiMH battery pack using theDynamo Crank.To charge using the Dynamo Crank rotate rapidly the Dynamo Crankhandle clockwise or counter-clockwise. To get the best charging condition, it is recommended to charge thebattery pack thru the Dynamo Crank with the radio turned OFF.1. Only use our NiMH battery pack.2. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or any batteries or battery packs other than the one indicated in the manual. This may cause leakage and damage to the radio.3. For long term storage of the radio, turn the radio OFF and remove the batteries from the radio.BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORYour FR-1000Series has a BATTERY LEVEL METER that shows thebattery power level. The greater the number of bars visible, the stronger thebattery level. When the battery level is low, the Battery Shell iconwill flash in the display indicating your batteries should be replaced orrecharged if using a rechargeable battery pack.SELECTING THE POWER SOURCEYour FR-1000Series can use either an Alkaline battery or the rechargeableNiMH battery pack. Just set the BATTERY SOURCE switch to either“Alkaline” or “Rechargeable” (for NiMH battery pack) mode.!
Model FR-1000SeriesPage 10SETTING THE RADIO TO GMRS/FRS MODETo set the FR-1000 to GMRS/FRS mode, move the BAND switch in GMRSposition. The LCD will show the current GMRS/FRS channel setting. TheGMRS ICON will appear on the display.POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUMETurn the BATTERY SOURCE switch and choose between Alkalinebatteries or NiMH Battery Pack to turn the radio on. Rotate the VOLUMEknob clockwise to increase the volume level. Rotate the control counter-clockwise to reduce the volume level. During Power On, the LCD willdisplay all icons for 1 second and the LCD display will indicate the lastchannel/frequency selected.TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A CALLTo communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channeland Privacy Code.1. Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a normal voice into the microphone. The TX icon will appear continuously on the LCD Display while transmitting.When using a HAND MIC, press and hold the PTT button on the side of the HAND MIC and speak in a normal voice.For maximum clarity, hold the HAND MIC 2 to 3 inches from your mouth.2. To receive a call, release the PTT button. The RX icon will appear on the display when your radio is receiving a transmission.ABOUT RANGEYour FR-1000 Series radios are designed to give you maximum rangeunder optimum conditions.Optimum Conditions are: lOver waterlOpen rural areas without obstructionslFlat areas where you can see the other personTo ensure you get maximum range:lBe sure to use fresh or fully charged batteries - low batteries will cause low power conditionslBe sure you are on a GMRS channel - FRS channels are restricted by the FCC to low powerlBe sure to set your radio to use Hi power.lBe sure to point the ANTENNA upward.OPERATING YOUR RADIO
Model FR-1000SeriesPage 11FR1000QUICK REFERENCE CHARTCHANNEL SELECTION (GMRS/FRS BAND)Turn the TUNING knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select one of the22 GMRS/FRS channels. MONITORPressing the MONITOR button will let you check activity on your currentchannel before transmitting. This could also be used to adjust the volumelevel of the radio when it is not receiving a signal.Press the MONITOR button again to get out of MONITOR mode.SCANYour FR-1000 Series can scan all 22 channels for any activity. To enter,quickly press the SCAN button. Repeat the same procedure to exit. Yourradio will rapidly scan each of the 22 channels and stop on any activechannel. Your radio will stay on the active channel as long as the signal ispresent and will resume scanning 5 seconds after the signal is no longerpresent.When you press the PTT button to transmit on an active channel, thescanning function will stop and remain on the active channel. To resume scanning, quickly press the button.CALL ALERTYour FR-1000 Series can transmit a call alert for a fixed length of time. Tosend a call alert, press the CALL/LOCK button. The TX icon will appearwhile transmitting a call alert and a tone can be heard on the speaker forconfirmation. The FR1000 has 5 call alert selections. MENUChannel VOX1~22Privacy Roger BeepOn/OffPowerH/LCall AlertoF/1~5WX Channel1~10Silent OperationOn/OffoF/1/2/3CTCSSDCSoF~38oF~83Dual Watch1~22WX AlertOn/OffPrivacyCTCSSDCSoF~38oF~83Only when Dual Watch is ONHour Setting12hr AM/PMMinute Setting0~60Alarm Setting0~60Minute Setting0~60Clock/Alarm Clock Function
Model FR-1000SeriesPage 12KEYPAD LOCKTo avoid accidentally changing the radio setting, press and hold theCALL/LOCK button for about 4 seconds. The KEY LOCK icon will appearon the display. The PTT, CALL, and MONITOR function will still be active.Repeat the same procedure to unlock the keypad.DISPLAY ILLUMINATIONDuring Power on, the display illumination will activate for approx. 5seconds. The display illumination can also be activated when the MENU,SCAN button is pressed. It can also be activated if the TUNING knob isturned.Note: In Clock Mode (Power Off) the display illumination can beactivated by pressing any button, or when the TUNING knob isturned.SETTING PRIVACY CODESYour FR-1000 Series has 121 Privacy Codes available. The selectedPrivacy Code may be different for each channel. To select a PrivacyCode for the current channel press the MENU button once, and then turnthe TUNING knob to select one of the 38 CTCSS Privacy Code. Pressagain the MENU button and turn the TUNING knob to select one of the 83DCS Privacy Code. The Privacy Code icon on the display will indicatewhether you set your Privacy Code in CTCSS or DCS mode. To confirm theselection, press the PTT button or press MENU button again to move to thenext feature setting.Note : If you select any CTCSS Privacy Code, any pre-selected DCSPrivacy Code will be cancelled and vice-versa. Selecting a PrivacyCode of "oF" will disable the Privacy feature. To communicate between two FR1000Series radios, all radios in your group mustbe set to the same channel and Privacy Code selections.TRANSMIT (TX) POWER LEVEL SELECTIONYour FR-1000 Series has 2 power level settings. To select the power levelon channels 1~7 and 15~22, press the MENU button until a “Pr” icon willappear on the display. Then turn the TUNING knob to select TRANSMITPOWER LEVEL icon (H: Hi/L: Lo). To confirm, press the PTT button orpress MENU button again to move to the next feature setting. When the Battery Meter drops to 1 bar , the TX Power will auto-matically switch from Hi(H) to Lo(L) level.Note : You cannot adjust the power setting on the FRS channels (8~14). They are set to Low power per FCC regulations.!!
Model FR-1000SeriesPage 13VOX (Hands-free Transmission)Your radio has 3 VOX level settings: (oF/1/2/3).To set VOX, press the MENU button until the display shows “Vo” while onthe right, an “oF” icon appears. Select “1”, “2”, or “3” by turning theTUNING knob and push the PTT key, or press MENU button again to moveto the next feature setting.VOX will be more sensitive on the “1”setting than on the “3”setting.To turn VOX off, press the MENU button until the display shows “Vo” whileon the right, a “1”, “2” or “3” icon appears. Select “oF” by turning theTUNING knob and push the PTT key, or press MENU button again to moveto the next feature setting.Note: For VOX Hands-free operation use Eton headset accessories or built-in internal microphone. The accessory hand mic is not intended for VOX mode use.CALL ALERT SELECTIONYour FR-1000 Series has 5 selectable CALL ALERTS (oF/1~5).To select, press the MENU button until a “CA” icon appears and to the rightof the “CA” icon the current CALL ALERT setting is displayed. Then turnthe TUNING knob to make the CALL ALERT selections - the radio will emita corresponding tone for each selection. To confirm, press the PTT buttonor press MENU button to move to the next feature setting.Note: Setting the CALL Alert to “oF” will disable the CALL Alert function.ROGER BEEP (end of transmission) TONEWhen the PTT button is released, the radio will beep to confirm to otherusers that your transmission has finished. To turn the ROGER BEEP tone on, press the MENU button until thedisplay shows an “rb” icon while on the right of the “rb” display, an “oF”icon appears. Select “on” by turning the TUNING knob and push the PTTkey, or press MENU button to move to the next feature setting. TheROGER BEEP icon will appear on the display.To turn the ROGER BEEP tone off, press the MENU button until thedisplay shows an “rb” icon while on the right of the “rb” display, an “on”icon appears. Select “oF” by turning the TUNING knob and push the PTTkey, or press MENU button to move to the next feature setting. TheROGER BEEP icon will disappear on the display.
Model FR-1000SeriesPage 14SILENT OPERATIONYour FR-1000 Series has a SILENT OPERATION mode. In this mode, all“beeps” and “tones” are disabled. To turn the SILENT OPERATION mode on, press the MENU button untilthe display shows an “bP” icon while on the right of the “bP” display, an“on” icon appears. Select “oF” by turning the TUNING knob and push thePTT key to confirm or press the MENU button to move to the next featuresetting. The KEY TONE icon will appear on the display.To turn the SILENT OPERATION mode off, press the MENU button untilthe display shows an “bP” icon while on the right of the “bP” display, an“oF” icon appears. Select “on” by turning the TUNING knob and push thePTT key or MENU button. The KEY TONE icon will disappear on thedisplay.DUAL WATCHYour FR-1000 Series has a DUAL WATCH function, to enable user tomonitor 2 selected channel/privacy code for any activity. It is similar withthe SCAN function but will only monitor 2 channels instead of the whole 22channels. The first channel/privacy code is the current setting, the secondchannel/privacy code is the one you will set on the MENU.To turn on the DUAL WATCH function, press the MENU button until theDUAL WATCH icon appear while in the right an “oF” icon appears. Selectthe second channel by turning the TUNING knob.To select a Privacy Codefor the second channel press the MENU button once, and then turn theTUNING knob to select one of the 38 CTCSS Privacy Code or press againthe MENU button and turn the TUNING knob to select one of the 83 DCSPrivacy Code. Press the MENU or PTT button to confirm. The DUALWATCH icon will remain on the display. The radio will rapidly scan the two channels selected and stop on anyactive channel. Your radio will stay on the active channel as long as thesignal is present and will resume scanning 5 seconds after the signal is nolonger present.To turn off the DUAL WATCH function, press the SCAN button. The currentGMRS/FRS radio setting will be displayed and the DUAL WATCH icon willdisappear on the display.
Model FR-1000SeriesPage 15SETTING THE RADIO TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO MODETo set the FR-1000 to NOAA WEATHER RADIO mode, move the BANDswitch in WX position. The LCD will show the current WX channel setting,and the NOAA WEATHER (WX) BAND icon will appear on the display.Turn the TUNING knob to select one of the 7 NOAA WEATHER (WX)BAND channels. NOAA WEATHER ALERTYour FR-1000 has a NOAA WEATHER ALERT function, to enable you toautomatically receive weather alert from designated NOAA stations. To turn the NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT on, turn the FUNCTION switchto . The NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT icon will appear on the displaywhile on the right an "oF" icon appears. Select "on" by turning the TUN-ING knob. To confirm, press the PTT or the MENU button. The radio willreturn to WX BAND and the NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT icon willremain on the display. If the radio receives a WX ALERT signal from a des-ignated NOAA station while on WX mode, the radio will beep for 20 sec-onds while an "AL" and "In" icon appear on the display while the FLASH-LIGHT and the display illumination will blink altogether. Afterwhich theradio will automatically go to NOAA WEATHER RADIO mode.If the radio receives a WX ALERT signal from a designated NOAA stationwhile on AM/FM or GMRS/FRS mode, the radio will beep for 20 secondswhile the NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT icon will appear blinking on thedisplay while the FLASHLIGHT and the display illumination will blinkaltogether. In this case, the user should set the BAND switch to WXposition to listen for any weather alert broadcast.The NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT icon will remain blinking on thedisplay when it receives a WX ALERT signal unless the BAND switchis set to WX mode or any button is pressed. This is to remind the userthat a WX Alert signal have been received in case they missed it.To turn the NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT off, press the MENU buttononce while in WX Band. The NOAA WEATHER (WX) ALERT icon willappear on the display while on the right an "oF" icon appears. Select "oF"by turning the TUNING knob. To confirm, press the PTT or MENU button.
Model FR-1000SeriesPage 16SETTING THE RADIO TO AM/FM RECEIVER MODETo set the FR-1000 to AM/FM RECEIVER mode, move the BAND switch inAM or FM position. The LCD will show the current AM or FM channelsetting.CHANNEL SELECTION (AM/FM BAND)Turn the TUNING knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select the AM orFM frequency. Turning and holding the TUNING knob will make the radioscan for the frequency continuously until it receives a strong signal. SETTING THE RADIO TO CLOCK MODETo set the FR-1000 to CLOCK mode, just turn the BATTERY SOURCEswitch to OFF. The display will show the current time setting.CHANGING THE HOUR SETTINGTo change the hour setting of the clock, press the SCAN/HOUR buttonwhile in CLOCK mode, and the hour digit of the clock will blink. Turn theTUNING knob to change the hour setting. Press the PTT button to confirm.CHANGING THE MINUTE SETTINGTo change the minute setting of the clock, press the MENU/MINUTEbutton while in CLOCK mode, and the minute digit of the clock will blink.Turn the TUNING knob to change the hour setting. Press the PTT/SELECTbutton to confirm.SETTING THE ALARM CLOCKThe FR-1000 can also function as an ALARM CLOCK. To turn the ALARMCLOCK on, press the ALARM ON/OFF button while in CLOCK mode. TheALARM CLOCK icon will appear. To set the hour setting of the ALARM, press the SCAN/HOUR button whilein CLOCK mode, and the hour digit of the clock will blink. Turn theTUNING knob to change the hour setting. Press the PTT/SELECT buttonto confirm.To set the minute setting of the ALARM, press the SCAN/MINUTE buttonwhile in CLOCK mode, and the minute digit of the clock will blink. Turn theTUNING knob to change the minute setting. Press the PTT button toconfirm.To turn the ALARM CLOCK off, press the ALARM ON/OFF button while inCLOCK mode. The ALARM CLOCK icon will disappear.ALARM CLOCK SNOOZE When the ALARM CLOCK goes off, you can activate the SNOOZEfunction by pressing the SNOOZE button. Everytime the SNOOZE buttonis pressed the the ALARM CLOCK will go off again after 8 minutes.
Model FR-1000SeriesPage 17USING THE FLASHLIGHTYour FR-1000 Series has a built-in FLASHLIGHT.To turn the FLASHLIGHT on, turn the FUNCTION switch to .To turn the FLASHLIGHT off, set the FUNCTION switch to OFF.USING THE S.O.S.Your FR-1000 Series has a SOS function. During this, a RED LED will blinkto serve as beacon light.To turn the SOS on, turn the FUNCTION switch to .To turn the SOS off, set the FUNCTION switch to OFF.USING THE SIRENYour FR-1000 Series has a built-in SIREN.To turn the SIREN on, turn the FUNCTION switch to .To turn the SIREN off, set the FUNCTION switch to OFF
Model FR-1000SeriesPage 17EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKYour FR-1000 Series can be used with an optional external speaker/microphone or headset, freeing your hands for other tasks. You can alsouse the HAND MIC thru the SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACK. To use an optional speaker/microphone or headset:lOpen the SPEAKER/MIC Jack Rubber Cap on the side radio.lInsert the plug(s) into the SPK/MIC jacks.lPlace the earbud into your ear, and adjust the mic into your desired position.PHONE CHARGER JACKYour FR-1000 Series can be used to charge a mobile phone by theDYNAMO CRANK, AC, or DC Adapter thru the PHONE CHARGER Jack. lOpen the PHONE CHARGER Jack Rubber Cap on the side radio.lAttach a Charging Cable (not included) to the mobile phone.lConnect the other end of the Charging Cable to the PHONECHARGER Jack of the FR-1000.lRecharge the mobile phone battery by turning rapidly the DYNAMO CRANK, or by attaching the AC or DC Adapter in the Charging Jack .Note: Charging a mobile phone thru the Phone Charger Jack is intended for emergency purpose only. It is not intended for recharging fully a discharged battery.
Model FR-1000SeriesPage 18No Power - Check battery installation and/or replace batteriesCannot ReceiveMessages - Confirm the radios have the same channel and Privacy Code settings.- Make sure that you are within range of the other transceivers.- Buildings and other structures may interfere with your communication. (See ABOUT RANGE on Page 10)Radio is not responding tobutton presses - Make sure key lock is not on. See "Keypad Lock" (Page 12).- Radio might need to be reset. Turn radio off then on.- Ensure accessory microphone is set properlyDisplay is dim - Recharge or replace batteries.Charger not functioning - Ensure that the Charger Plug is installed in the radioproperly. - Ensure the outlet where the charger is plugged into is functioning properly.- Check that the battery pack is installed in the radio properly.USE AND CARE1. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the radio2. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the radio.3. Do not immerse the radio in water.4. Dry the radio with dry lint-free cloth should it get wet.5. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries during long-term storage.If you have a problem which you believe requires service, please callfirst and speak with a service technician. Many problems can beremedied over the phone without returning the unit for service.TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Model FR-1000SeriesPage 19SPECIFICATIONSChannels 22 GMRS/FRS Channels +121 Privacy Codes7 NOAA Weather (WX) Band ChannelsOperating Frequency UHF 462.5500 ~ 467.7125 MHzAM : 520kHz ~ 1710kHz -10kHz stepsFM : 87.5MHz ~ 108.0MHz - 100kHz stepsPower Source 4 AA Alkaline or 6.0V Rechargeable Ni-MH battery packGMRS/FRS FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq. 1 462.5625 9 467.5875 17 462.6000 2 462.5875 10 467.6125 18 462.6250 3 462.6125 11 467.6375 19 462.6500 4 462.6375 12 467.6625 20 462.6750 5 462.6625 13 467.6875 21 462.7000 6 462.6875 14 467.7125 22 462.7250 7 462.7125 15 462.5500 8 467.5625 16 462.5750 NOAA WEATHER (WX) RADIO FREQUENCY CHART (MHz)CH. No CH. Freq. CH. No CH. Freq. 1 162.400 6 162.525 2 162.425 7 162.550 3 162.450 4 162.475 5 162.500 PRIVACY CODES FREQUENCY CHART (Hz)Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq. 1 67.0 9 91.5 17 118.8 25 156.7 33 210.7 2 71.9 10 94.8 18 123.0 26 162.2 34 218.1 3 74.4 11 97.4 19 127.3 27 167.9 35 225.7 4 77.0 12 100.0 20 131.8 28 173.8 36 233.6 5 79.7 13 103.5 21 136.5 29 179.9 37 241.8 6 82.5 14 107.2 22 141.3 30 186.2 38 250.3 7 85.4 15 110.9 23 146.2 31 192.8 8 88.5 16 114.8 24 151.4 32 203.5 * Channels 8~14 are low-power FRS license free channelsNote: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on any channel
Model FR-1000SeriesPage 20DCS PRIVACY CODE CHART No. CODE No. CODE No. CODE 1 023 29 174 57 445 2 025 30 205 58 464 3 026 31 223 59 465 4 031 32 226 60 466 5 032 33 243 61 503 6 043 34 244 62 506 7 047 35 245 63 516 8 051 36 251 64 532 9 054 37 261 65 546 10 065 38 263 66 565 11 071 39 265 67 606 12 072 40 271 68 612 13 073 41 306 69 624 14 074 42 311 70 627 15 114 43 315 71 631 16 115 44 331 72 632 17 116 45 343 73 654 18 125 46 346 74 662 19 131 47 351 75 664 20 132 48 364 76 703 21 134 49 365 77 712 22 143 50 371 78 723 23 152 51 411 79 731 24 155 52 412 80 732 25 156 53 413 81 734 26 162 54 423 82 743 27 165 55 431 83 754 28 172 56 432 - - Note: Privacy codes can be programmed for use on any channel

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