Uniden FRS1400 Specifications

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6Belt Clip InstallationBecause you will most likely use your radiowhen you are out and about, the unit comesequipped with a belt clip to securely fast

73. The belt clip can be attached so that it rests vertically or horizontally. Turnthe screw counter-clockwise to loosen thebelt clip and change itspo

8In order to get the most out of your new radio,read this reference guide completely beforeattempting to operate the unit.Turning the Radio On1. Turn

9Adjusting the Volume1. Press the MONIbutton to hearbackground noise.2. Turn the on/off volumecontrol clockwiseto increase the volume, counterclockwis

10Choosing a Channel and Privacy CodeYour radio has 14 channels and 38 privacy codes(FRS 1600 series only) you can use to talk toothers. In order to s

112. Press the upor downbutton repeatedly toselect one of the 14channels. (The numberon the LCD changes toindicate a newchannel has beenselected.)To c

Your radio also allows you to scan for active channels.To use the Scan feature:1. Press and hold the mode/scanbutton for onesecond to beginscanning

134. Press the PTTor MONIbutton to exit scanmode and stop at the current channel.5. Press the mode/scanbutton to stopscanning and return to the origin

14To choose a privacy code for the FRS1600 series:(Not available on the FRS1400 series)1. Press the mode/scanbutton to move the▼ indicator to the code

15Locking In Your SelectionIn order to prevent the channel setting fromaccidentally being changed, you should lock thebuttons of your FRS radio. 1. Pr

Controls1 Speaker jack 7 light/lockbutton2 Microphone jack 8 downbutton3 on/off volume9 call/voxbutton4 LCD 10 MONIbutton 5 upbutton 11 PTTbutton6 mod

16Talking on Your RadioTo talk to others using the radio:1. Press and hold thePTTbutton andspeak into the microphone. Thefollowing LCDscreen appears:2

17To use this feature to contact someone in yourparty, press and hold thecall/voxbutton. CALL and the transmit icon appear on the LCD for five second

Voice-Activated TransmissionYour radio has built-in voice-activatedtransmission (VOX) capability. This means thesound of your voice can activate trans

3. Press and hold the call/voxbutton while turning the unit on to get into VOX mode.4. Press the mode/scanand call/voxbuttons at the same time to go i

20Problem SolutionNo power• Reposition or replace batteries.Messagenot transmitted• Make sure the PTT buttonis completely pressed asyou transmit.•

If after trying these simple steps, your unit stilldoes not function properly, call Uniden CustomerService at (800)297-1023 Monday throughFriday, 8 a.

22DescriptionChannels 14Codes (FRS1600 series only) 38 STANDARD CTCSS ToneOperating Frequency UHF - 462.550 to 467.725 MHzTalk range Up to 2 MilesPowe

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THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITHPART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:•This device may not cause harmful interference.•Th

continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing inyour ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. Alwaysmake sure the radio is tu

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2Congratulations on your purchase of the UnidenFRS1400 series or FRS1600 series family radio. Thisproduct is a lightweight, palm-sized radio you canca

3Your package contains the FRS1400 series or FRS1600series radio, this reference guide, the accompanyingbelt clip and hand strap. You will need to pur

4Your FRS1400 series or FRS1600 series radio uses3 AA Alkaline batteries for power. To install the batteries:1. Make sure your radio is off.2. Unlatch

54. Replace the battery cover by pushing it up until it is secure,then latch the clip in place.The LCD on your radioshows a battery meter in the upper