Audiovox FRS-3000PK manual

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NEVER A TTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BA TTERIES, AS BA TTERIES MA Y BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT . WHEN RECHARGING NICKEL MET AL HYDRIDE (Ni-MH) BA TTERIES IN THE HAND- HELD UNIT USING THE AUDIOVOX CHARGING BASE ST A TION, USE ONL Y AUDIOVOX APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BA TTERIES. USE OF THE AUDIOVOX BASE ST A TION CHA[...]

3 Model FRS-3000PK Mobile and Base Station T ransceivers The mobile (hand-held) transceiver , when equipped with NiMH rechargable batteries, can be recharged when placed in the fixed base station trans- ceiver cradle, which also acts as a desk-top charger . OUT OF RANGE H MON SCAN MODE PTT CHG OUT OF RANGE BASE ST A TION RETRACT ABLE ANTENNA MOBILE[...]

4 1. Battery Door 2. Monitor/Backlight Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 4. Push-T o-T alk (PTT) Button 5. Antenna 6. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro- phone (MIC) Jacks 7. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 8. Combination Transmit Indi- cator (Red)/Receive and Moni- tor Indicator (Green) Model FRS-3000PK Mobile T ransceiver Controls and Indicators 9. SCAN/Lock[...]

1. FRS Mobile Unit Battery Charge Contacts 2. Built-in Speaker 3. Push-T o-T alk (PTT) Button 4. MODE Button 5. Antenna (Retractable) 6. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 7. DC 9V Charger Input Jack 8. Combination Transmit Indi- cator (Red)/Receive and Moni- tor Indicator (Green) Model FRS-3000PK Base Unit Controls and Indicators 9 . Power On/Off and Fu[...]

6 Model FRS-3000 Mobile T ransceiver Display 1. Button (Key) T one Beep On/Off Indicator: This icon appears when the beep key tone is on, and disappears when tone is not in use. 1. Beep T one Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off. 2 . Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor[...]

7 10.Caller Identification (ID) Indicator: This indication appears when you select a caller identification code (between 1 and 10). ID selection operates in conjunction with the small segment display , and can also be used to identify a calling party in the monitor mode. 1 1. Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option in the channel from[...]

3. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when keypad is locked. This function disables keys such as channel up/down and MODE. 4. Signal Strength Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is being received. The icon consists of three bars to indicate the received signal level. The icon also represents transmit signal power when transmitting. 5. Continuous T [...]

Powering the transceiver: Y our FRS-3000PK hand-held mobile radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries. Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than the supplied rechargeable batteries. Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries can be recharged in this transceiver using the Base Station charging feature and the chargin[...]

10 3. V arious Brands o f Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the Base S tation Desk-T op charging feature with other brands of recharge- able batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with different brands of batteries. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for charging other brands of batteries. The battery charge indicat[...]

11 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the FRS-3000Pk mobile transceiver: 1. Do not mix old and new batteries. 2. The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time. 3 . Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries. 4. If the unit is n[...]

12 Base St ation T ransceiver Charging Setup For the Mobile T ransceiver When the mobile transceiver is equipped with rechargeable NiMH batteries (supplied), they may be charged using the base station setup as follows: 1. Position the hand-held transceiver in the base station cradle as shown. 2. Connect the charging adapter plug to the DC 9V jack a[...]

Controls: Power On/Off (14, *9) Button Press and hold the power on/off button ( ) for at least 2 seconds. Y ou will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on. T o turn the unit off, press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds. Adjusting the V olume With either transceiver powered on, press t he respective Up Channel/V olume button ( [...]

14 Monitor/Display Backlight Button (2, *10) This button is used to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button longer than 2 seconds; the icon will apppear on the display and you will hear static if frequency is clear . Do not transmit if you hear conversation. Hold down the Monito[...]

15 Up Channel/V olume Button (10, *12) In the standby mode, pressing this button will increment the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit’s settings. Down Channel/V olume Button (13, *12) In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrement the listening volume. When in function edit mode thi[...]

16 - Press and hold the PTT button (4, *3) to transmit, then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly . The T ransmit/Monitor LED lights red . - Release the PTT Button (4, *3) to receive. - Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same. - The CTC icon will be displayed on t[...]

17 are 38 CTCSS Sub-channels for each main channel. A different subcode m ay be se l ec t ed for each of the 14 channels. T o change the CTCSS Sub-channel: - From FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button twice; a flashing oF or sub-channel number is displayed, together with the flashing CTC icon. If oF is displayed, press the Up or Down button to en[...]

18 Dual Watch Mode This feature allows you to monitor two channels at the same time. While in dual watch mode, the unit will continuously monitor both the primary and dual watch channel. Received signals will be played for 5 seconds, then the unit will resume scanning the two channels. Pressing the PTT button during a received transmission will set[...]

19 Key T one This feature allows the transceiver to sound a confirmation tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE Button or the SCAN Button. T o turn the key tones on or off: - From FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button six times until bP , the Bell ( ) icon, and On or oF flash on the LCD display . -[...]

20 - Press the Up or Down Button to preview and hear the 3 available call melodies. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection. Refer to the PTT button (4) to transmit ring signal. Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals. While scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a[...]

21 seconds to Lock the Auto Key function; the ( ) icon appears on the display . - The Power , PTT , Up/Down and Monitor Buttons are not ef fected . - T o unlock the Auto Key function, press and hold the SCAN button for at least 2 seconds; the icon ( ) disappears from the display . NOTE: If the unit is turned off while Key Lock is on, the Key Lock m[...]

22 - Momentarily press the PTT button to confirm weather channel selec- tion. T o exit the Weather mode, press and hold the MODE button for at least 2 seconds. Weather Alert Mode When the unit is in the weather standby mode (FRS), if a weather alert signal is received, the unit will generate a warning tone. The unit will then revert to the previous[...]

2 . The FRS-3000PK has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field. T o avoid interference, it is recommended that you do not use the units closer than 5 feet apart. 3. For best transmission results, always keep your mouth about 2-3 inches from the microphone (12, *14) and speak slowly in a normal voice. 4. T o[...]

T roubleshooting 24 Weak or no Weak batteries (mobile unit) Charge or replace batteries signal received Channel and privacy Adjust the transceiver’s code not set the same settings to match those as target transceiver settings o f the target transceiver V olume level too low Increase volume level PTT Button inadvertently Release PTT Button depress[...]

General Frequency Range: Refer to Frequency Charts Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel Dimensions (W x D x H): Mobile Unit 2.10 in x 1.10 in x 3.86 in 53.4 mm x 28.0 mm x 98.0 mm Base Unit 6.3 in x 4.7 in x 2.15 in 160mm x 120 mm x 55mm Power Supply Power Source: Mobile Unit Alkaline Batteries, AAA (4), 6 VDC Ni-MH recha[...]

26 This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United States of America. Use in other countries may be prohibited or restricted by local regulation. Please check with the local regulating agency be- fore using this device outside the United States of America. FRS Channel Frequencies: 1 462.5625 2 462.5875 3 462.6125 4 462.6375 5 4[...]

Continuous T one Coded Squelch System T one Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS Freq. Hz 1 67.0 2 0 131.8 2 71.9 2 1 136.5 3 74.4 2 2 141.3 4 77.0 2 3 146.2 5 79.7 2 4 151.4 6 82.5 2 5 156.7 7 85.4 2 6 162.2 8 88.5 2 7 167.9 9 91.5 2 8 173.8 1 0 94.8 2 9 179.9 1 1 97.4 3 0 186.2 1 2 100.0 3 1 192.8 1 3 103.5 3 2 203.5 1 4 107.2 3 3 210.7 1 5 1[...]

28 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 1-800-290-6650 128-5385A Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile 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 co[...]