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. Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden RS440 Family Radio. This product is a lightweight, palm-sized radio with a unique carabineer design allowing you to "clip" the radio to almost anything and carry it almost anywhere. Use it at shopping malls, amusement parks, or sporting events to stay in contact with family and friends, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communication. This compact, state-of-the-art device is equipped with many features. 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. 1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu, the CTCSS code on the LCD display will flash. 2) Press the v or w button to increase or decrease the code number displayed. 3) Exit the Menu to return to "normal" mode. 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. 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 2-3 inches away from the microphone. To avoid cutting off the first part of your transmission, pause slightly after pressing the PTT button before you start talking. 2) When you are finished speaking, release the PTT button. O P T I O N AL AC C E S S O R I E S 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 1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the web at www.uniden.com ·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 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. 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 (1-5) will be indicated. 2) Press the v or w 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. 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. 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. 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 v or w button to increase or decrease the channel number displayed. I N S T AL L T H E B AT T E R Y 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. FOR PURCHASING A UNIDEN PRODUCT Navigating through the Menu To access the advanced features of the FRS440, your radio has a menu function. THANK YOU 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. 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. 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 v or w button to toggle the feature on or off. 3) Exit the Menu. 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. To re-engage the Auto Squelch, repeat the double PTT key press. 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. 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 v or w button until the SCAN icon on the display is shown. The channel number on the display will rapidly cycle through the channels. Choosing a CTCSS Code Each of the FRS channels 1-14 may have any one of the codes 0-38 selected. Code "0" indicates no CTCSS code selected and your radio can receive a signal regardless of the code settings of the transmitting radio. 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. LCD Backlight The LCD backlight will automatically turn on with any key press. The LCD display will illuminate for 5 seconds before turning off. U S I N G T H E WE AT H E R R AD I O Your FRS440 radio can receive weather broadcasts from the NOAA National Weather Service. While using the Weather Radio, you are not able to receive FRS communications unless you press the PTT or call/menu button which will immediately exit and return to FRS Radio Mode. To turn on the Weather Radio: 1) Enter the Menu. 2) Press either the s or t button until the WX icon is shown indicating the Weather Radio Mode. 3) Exit the Menu. To return to the FRS Radio: 1) Enter the Menu. 2) Press either the s or t button until the channel numbers on the display are flashing indicating the FRS Radio Mode. 3) Exit the Menu. FCC Information SPECIFICATIONS Channels CTCSS Codes Operating Frequency Power Source Output Power Battery Life 14 FRS, 7 Weather 38 Sub-Audible Tones UHF 462.550- 467.725 MHz VHF 162.400-162.550 MHz 3AA Alkaline Batteries or custom NiMH Battery Pack 500mW ERP maximum 50 Hours (5/5/90 duty cycle) Frequency Chart Choosing a Weather Channel There are 7 NOAA channel frequencies available and these frequencies are common between the US and Canada. You will need to know what frequency is being transmitted in your location. Press the s or t button to increase or decrease the channel number displayed. The Auto Squelch feature is never active in Weather Radio Mode. Ch. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Freq. 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 Ch. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Freq. 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Subpart-B. Operation is subject to the following conditions: ·This device may not cause harmful interference. ·This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important: Do not open your radio to make any internal adjustments. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations. Any adjustments to your radio must be made by qualified technicians using the proper test equipment. To be safe and sure: · Never open your radio's case. · Never change or replace anything in your radio except the batteries. Your radio might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your radio is causing the interference, turn it off. If the interference goes away, your radio is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by moving your radio away from the receiver. If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using the radio. Audio Accessories: Do not operate the radio with audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. Always make sure the radio is turned off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory jack. Hazardous Environments: Do not operate the radio in hazardous environments. Explosion or fire may result. Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps. Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with blasting operations and may cause an explosion. Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission when in a blasting area or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Construction crews often use remote control RF devices to set off explosives. Care and Safety: To clean the radio, use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or solvents because they can harm the body of the unit and leak inside, causing permanent damage. Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the battery contacts. Do not submerge the unit in water. If the unit gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteries immediatel ...