Radio Shack Marine Radio 19 902 User Guide

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Cat. No. 19-902  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
PRS-102 UHF  
10-Channel  
Personal Radio Service Transceiver  
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FEATURES  
Your RadioShack PRS-102 10-Channel Personal  
Radio Service Transceiver is a portable, two-way  
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) transceiver  
that you can carry almost anywhere. The transceiver  
is compact and light, making it an ideal choice for your  
personal needs.  
Your transceiver has the following features:  
Ten Frequencies  
— you can set the transceiver to  
operate on any of these frequencies:  
Channel  
Frequency  
1
2
462.5625 MHz  
462.5875 MHz  
462.6125 MHz  
462.6375 MHz  
462.6625 MHz  
462.6875 MHz  
462.7125 MHz  
462.5750 MHz  
462.6250 MHz  
462.6750 MHz  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
Note:  
Operation on GMRS frequencies requires a  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license.  
PLL (Phase-Locked Loop)-Controlled Circuitry  
provides accurate and stable channel selection.  
Built-In Modulation Limiter Circuit  
— automatically  
adjusts for a wide variety of voice levels to ensure an  
understandable transmission.  
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Rugged Design — built to stand up to daily use in a  
wide range of environments.  
Battery Low and Transmit Indicator — shows the  
battery pack’s condition and lights when you transmit.  
Supplied Battery Charger — conveniently recharg-  
es your transceiver’s supplied battery pack up to sev-  
eral hundred times for reduced operating costs.  
Earphone Jack and External Microphone Jack —  
let you use an earphone or external microphone to  
help ensure understandable communications in noisy  
areas.  
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch Sys-  
tem) Option (not supplied) — helps reduce interfer-  
ence from other nearby systems operating on the  
same frequency.  
We recommend you record your transceiver’s serial  
number here. The number is on the back of the trans-  
ceiver.  
Serial Number ____________________________  
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CONTENTS  
FCC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
FCC License Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
FCC Rules Part 95, Subpart A . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack . . 10  
Installing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Checking the Battery Power . . . . . . . . . 14  
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip . . . . . 15  
Connecting Audio Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Operational Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
CTCSS Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Why Use CTCSS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Setting the CTCSS Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
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FCC REGULATIONS  
FCC LICENSE REQUIRED  
Before you operate the transceiver, you must obtain  
your license. It is illegal to transmit without the appro-  
priate license, which you can get by submitting a com-  
pleted Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  
Form 574.  
You can get the latest FCC forms and instructions  
from several sources:  
To have the forms faxed to you by the FCC, call  
the FCC Fax-On-Demand system at 202-418-  
0177 from your fax machine and request Docu-  
ment 000574 for all forms and instructions, or  
Document 005741 for instructions only.  
To have the forms mailed to you, call the FCC  
Forms Hotline at 800-418-FORM.  
For questions concerning the license application,  
contact the FCC at 717-337-1212 or 1-800-322-1117.  
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FCC RULES PART 95, SUBPART A  
You must be familiar with Part 95, Subpart A of FCC  
Rules and Regulations before you operate your trans-  
ceiver. The operation instructions in this manual con-  
form to Part 95, but do not cover all items in Part 95.  
In part, Part 95, Subpart A, states that:  
• You must be 18 years of age, or older, and not a  
representative of a foreign government to get a  
license.  
• Businesses or associations cannot qualify for a  
GMRS license.  
• A licensee can let immediate family members  
operate under GMRS Rules and Regulations.  
• Channels or channel pairs assigned to GMRS  
systems are available on a shared basis and will  
not be assigned for the exclusive use of any lic-  
ensee.  
• As licensee, you are responsible for proper  
operation of all transceivers operating under  
your license.  
• You must take reasonable precautions to pre-  
vent harmful interference to others operating on  
the same frequency.  
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You must not transmit program material of any  
kind used in connection with commercial broad-  
casting.  
You must not provide a service that is normally  
handled by telephone or telegraph unless such  
broadcasts involve the safety of life or property  
or in emergencies such as an earthquake, hurri-  
cane, flood, or a similar disaster where normal  
communication channels are disrupted.  
Violating any of the provisions of Part 95 can result in  
fines and/or confiscation of equipment.  
The General Mobile Radio Service is under the juris-  
diction of the Federal Communications Commission  
(FCC). Any adjustments or alterations that would alter  
the performance of the transceiver so it no longer  
meets the original FCC type acceptance or would  
change the frequency-determining method are strictly  
prohibited.  
Replacement or substitution of crystals, transistors,  
ICs, regulator diodes, or any other component that is  
of a unique nature, with components other than those  
recommended, can violate the technical regulations  
of FCC Rules and Regulations or violate type accep-  
tance requirements of the rules.  
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Your transceiver might cause TV or radio interference  
even when it is operating properly. To determine  
whether your transceiver is causing the interference,  
turn off your transceiver. If the interference goes  
away, your transceiver is causing it. Try to eliminate  
the interference by:  
• Moving your transceiver away from the TV or  
radio  
• Contacting your local RadioShack store for help  
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC re-  
quires that you stop using your transceiver.  
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PREPARATION  
Before you use the transceiver, you must be properly  
licensed by the FCC. If you already have a GMRS li-  
cense, you can immediately use the transceiver.  
INSTALLING AND REMOVING  
THE BATTERY PACK  
Caution:  
Do not remove the plastic wrap from the  
battery pack. Doing so can permanently damage the  
battery.  
1. Be sure the transceiver is turned off.  
2. Unlock the battery compartment cover latch on  
each side. (The orange tabs should be visible.)  
Then slide the cover down and lift it off.  
Battery  
Compartment  
Cover  
Cover  
Latch  
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3. With the battery label facing up, align the battery  
pack and radio’s battery contacts. Apply slight  
pressure to the bottom of the battery pack and  
press it into the compartment, as shown.  
4. Slide the battery cover back into place and lock  
it with the latches.  
To remove the battery pack, unlock the compartment  
and remove the cover. Then turn the transceiver face  
down and gently tap the battery pack into your palm.  
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA  
To install the antenna, place the threaded end of the  
antenna over the antenna connector on top of the  
tranceiver and screw it into place.  
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
You must charge the battery pack with the supplied  
battery charger or with an optional charger (see “Op-  
tional Accessories” on Page 24) before you use the  
tranciever for the first time and whenever the battery  
becomes low.  
Follow these steps to charge the battery pack using  
the supplied charger.  
1. If the transceiver is on, turn VOL•OFF counter-  
clockwise to turn it off.  
2. Lift the protective cover away from the acces-  
sory jacks.  
3. Plug the charger into the small (lower) jack, then  
connect the charger to a standard AC outlet.  
The charger’s charge indicator lights.  
Charger  
Charge  
Indicator  
Note:  
Charging takes about 10 hours.  
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Cautions:  
• Do not operate the transceiver while you charge  
the battery pack. Using the battery charger  
mutes the transceiver’s speaker.  
To ensure a full charge, do not charge the bat-  
tery pack in an area where the temperature is  
above 95°F. To prevent permanent battery  
power loss, do not charge the battery at temper-  
atures below 43°F.  
• Use only the supplied or recommended charg-  
ers to recharge the transceiver’s battery pack.  
Using any other charger could permanently  
damage your transceiver or the battery pack.  
• A fully charged battery will last about 8 hours in  
the PRS-102.  
Important: This transceiver uses a rechargeable  
nickel-cadmium battery pack. At the end of the battery  
pack’s useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of  
properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazard-  
ous waste management authorities for information on  
recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some  
options that might be available are: municipal curb-  
side collection, drop-off boxes at retailers, recycling  
collection centers, and mail-back programs.  
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Checking the Battery Power  
1. Rotate VOL•OFF clockwise to turn on the trans-  
ceiver.  
2. Press the push-to-talk button on the left side of  
the transceiver. If the indicator next to the  
antenna lights red, there is sufficient battery  
power for transmission. If the indicator does not  
light, you need to recharge the battery pack.  
VOL • OFF  
Top View  
Battery Low/Transmit  
Indicator  
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ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE  
BELT CLIP  
To attach the belt clip, align it with the rails on the  
back of the transceiver and slide the clip down until it  
snaps into place.  
To remove the belt clip, lift the release tab away from  
the radio. While holding the tab, slide the belt clip up  
off the mounting rails.  
Release  
Tab  
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CONNECTING AUDIO  
ACCESSORIES  
You can order a wide variety of audio accessories for  
your transceiver from your local RadioShack store.  
See “Optional Accessories” on Page 24.  
Follow these steps to connect an audio accessory.  
Protective  
Cover  
Audio  
Accessory  
Jacks  
1. Turn off the transceiver.  
2. Lift the protective cover away from the acces-  
sory jacks.  
3. If the accessory has two plugs, align the smaller  
plug with the small jack and the larger plug with  
the large jack and plug them in. If the accessory  
has a single plug, plug it into the matching jack.  
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OPERATION  
VOL•OFF  
1. Turn  
clockwise to turn on the trans-  
ceiver, then rotate the channel knob to select the  
desired channel.  
VOL • OFF  
2. Press the transceiver’s monitor button, below  
the push-to-talk button. While you hold the mon-  
itor button, adjust the volume to a comfortable  
level.  
Push-to-Talk  
Button  
Monitor  
Button  
3. To transmit, press and hold the push-to-talk but-  
ton, then hold your transceiver about 3 inches  
from your mouth and speak clearly in a normal  
tone of voice. The indicator next to the antenna  
lights red when you hold down the push-to-talk  
button.  
4. When you finish speaking, release the push-to-  
talk button to hear a response.  
VOL•OFF  
5. To turn off the transceiver, turn  
terclockwise.  
coun-  
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OPERATIONAL HINTS  
Your transceiver’s range varies depending on factors  
such as position, terrain, and battery condition.  
Range can best be described as line of sight. The  
fewer obstructions you have between two tranceivers,  
the better range you can expect. Buildings absorb  
transmitted signals and, if they contain metal, might  
completely block the signals. Trees and heavy cloud  
formations have a similar effect, though not as se-  
vere. If you are near a lake or the ocean, you might  
get excellent range.  
To ensure maximum range, operate the transceiver  
with the battery pack fully charged. As the voltage de-  
creases, the range decreases.  
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CTCSS OPTION  
WHY USE CTCSS?  
CTCSS (Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System)  
is available as an optional add-on to your transceiver.  
When CTCSS is turned on, the transceiver transmits  
a selected tone with your transmission. This tone is  
too low for you to hear, but other transceivers can de-  
tect it. If CTCSS is turned on and set to the same tone  
on the receiving transceiver, it only receives transmis-  
sions that include the tone. This way, CTCSS can  
help keep you from hearing other users on the same  
frequency.  
For example, if two different groups operate trans-  
ceivers in the same area on the same frequency but  
use a different CTCSS tone, they only hear their own  
broadcasts.  
Note:  
CTCSS does not make your conversations pri-  
vate. Other users can still hear your transmissions if  
they use the same frequency.  
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SETTING THE CTCSS TONE  
Notes:  
• If you are a part of a talk group, be sure all of the  
radios in the talk group use the same tone.  
You must install the CTCSS option before you  
can set the CTCSS tone.  
1. Turn off the radio.  
2. Unlock the battery compartment cover latch on  
each side. (The orange tabs should be visible.)  
Then slide the cover down and lift it off.  
Battery  
Compartment  
Cover  
Cover  
Latch  
3. Remove the battery pack and tray. This exposes  
the bank of CTCSS switches.  
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4. Select any one CTCSS code found in the table  
on Pages 22 and 23, then find the correspond-  
ing switch positions in the tables.  
5. With a pointed instrument, such as a pin, place  
the dip switches in the positions that match the  
desired tone.  
For example:  
Up  
Position  
6
4
5
1
3
7
8
2
Down  
Position  
Note: Setting Switch 8 to the down position dis-  
ables the CTCSS feature. You must set the  
switch to the up position to turn on CTCSS.  
6. After setting your CTCSS code, replace the bat-  
tery tray, battery pack, and battery compartment  
cover, then turn on the transceiver.  
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SWITCH POSITION (U=Up, D=Down)  
CTCSS FREQ  
CODE  
XZ  
XA  
WA  
XB  
WB  
YZ  
YA  
YB  
ZZ  
(Hz)  
1
2
D
D
D
U
D
D
D
U
D
D
D
U
D
U
D
U
D
U
D
U
3
4
5
D
D
D
D
U
D
U
D
D
U
D
U
U
U
D
D
D
D
U
U
6
7
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
8
67.0  
D
U
D
U
D
U
D
U
D
U
D
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
U
D
U
D
D
D
U
U
U
U
U
U
D
D
U
D
D
U
U
U
D
D
U
D
U
U
D
D
U
U
D
D
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
71.9  
74.4  
77.0  
79.7  
82.5  
85.4  
88.5  
91.5  
ZA  
ZB  
1Z  
94.8  
97.4  
100.0  
103.5  
107.2  
110.9  
114.8  
118.8  
123.0  
127.3  
131.8  
1A  
1B  
2Z  
2A  
2B  
3Z  
3A  
3B  
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SWITCH POSITION (U=Up, D=Down)  
CTCSS FREQ  
CODE  
(Hz)  
1
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
X
2
3
D
D
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
X
4
5
6
U
U
D
D
U
U
D
D
U
U
D
D
U
U
D
D
U
U
X
7
8
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
D
4Z  
136.5  
141.3  
146.2  
151.4  
156.7  
162.2  
167.9  
173.8  
179.9  
186.2  
192.8  
203.5  
210.7  
218.1  
225.7  
233.6  
241.8  
250.3  
D
U
D
U
D
U
D
U
D
U
D
U
D
U
D
U
D
U
X
U
U
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
X
U
U
D
D
D
D
U
U
U
U
D
D
D
D
U
U
U
U
X
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
X
4A  
4B  
5Z  
5A  
5B  
6Z  
6A  
6B  
7Z  
7A  
M1  
M2  
M3  
M4  
M5  
M6  
M7  
Disable  
CTCSS  
Note: X = either Up or Down  
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
RadioShack  
Cat. No.  
Description  
19-351  
Remote Speaker Microphone  
These items are available by special order from  
your local RadioShack store:  
19-352  
19-353  
19-354  
19-355  
19-356  
19-357  
19-358  
19-359  
19-360  
19-361  
19-362  
19-363  
19-364  
19-365  
19-367  
Earpiece w/Microphone  
External VOX Adapter  
Earbud  
Headset w/Swivel Boom Microphone  
Earbud w/Clip Microphone and PTT  
Flexible Ear Receiver  
Leather Carry Case with Belt Loop  
Nylon Carry Case  
Spring Action 3-Inch Belt Clip  
Ni-Cd Battery Pack  
120 Volt 3-Hour Desktop Charger  
120 Volt 10-Hour Desktop Charger  
CTCSS Kit  
BNC Adapter  
UHF Stubby Antenna  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
If you have a problem operating your transceiver, first  
review this manual and be sure that you understand  
and have followed all instructions. If you still have  
problems, review the following troubleshooting guide.  
If the radio still does not work properly after you follow  
the troubleshooting guide, contact your local Ra-  
dioShack store for additional assistance.  
Note:  
Do not disassemble the radio in any way. The  
radio contains no user-serviceable components.  
Possible  
Symptom  
Problem  
Solution  
Radio does  
not operate.  
• Battery pack is  
dead.  
• Press and hold the  
push-to-talk button  
while looking at the  
indicator. If the indi-  
cator does not light  
or turns off, charge  
the battery pack.  
• Battery pack is  
not positioned  
correctly in the  
transceiver.  
• Correctly install the  
battery pack.  
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Possible  
Symptom  
Problem  
Solution  
Battery pack • Battery pack  
• If you use an  
does not  
charge or  
last long  
enough.  
incorrectly  
charged.  
optional charger, be  
sure the battery  
pack is correctly  
positioned. If you  
use the supplied  
battery charger, be  
sure the charger’s  
indicator turns on.  
• Battery pack not • Do not turn on the  
fully charged.  
transceiver while  
charging the battery  
pack . It takes longer  
to charge the battery  
pack if the trans-  
ceiver is on.  
• Heavy usage.  
• Usage beyond the  
standard duty cycle  
of 5% transmitting,  
5% receiving, and  
90% idle might  
require a spare bat-  
tery pack or  
recharging during  
the day.  
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Possible  
Symptom  
Problem  
Solution  
Other users • Transceivers  
• Have all transceiv-  
ers set to the same  
frequency.  
do not hear  
your trans-  
missions or  
you do not  
hear other  
transmis-  
sions.  
are on different  
frequencies.  
• CTCSS set-  
tings are differ-  
ent.  
• If you use the  
CTCSS option, ver-  
ify that other trans-  
ceivers are set to  
the same CTCSS  
code (see “CTCSS  
Option”).  
• Transceivers  
with and with-  
out the CTCSS  
option are being  
used.  
• CTCSS must be dis-  
abled to hear trans-  
ceivers not using  
CTCSS (see  
“CTCSS Option”).  
You hear  
other con-  
versations or  
noise.  
• Other users are • Users do not have  
licensed to use  
the same fre-  
quency in your  
area.  
exclusive use of fre-  
quencies. Adding  
CTCSS screens out  
other users’ conver-  
sations on your  
transceiver, but your  
conversations are  
still heard by others  
sharing your fre-  
quency (see  
“CTCSS Option”).  
You might have • Check CTCSS  
a CTCSS board  
installed that is  
not activated.  
Switch 8 to verify  
that it is in the UP  
position (see  
“CTCSS Option”).  
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Possible  
Symptom  
Problem  
Solution  
Limited talk  
range.  
You are using  
the transceiver  
in a basement,  
steel structure,  
concrete build-  
ing, vehicle, or  
heavy foliage.  
• Move to a different  
location. For the  
best range, always  
use the supplied  
longer antenna. An  
optional stubby  
antenna reduces  
talk range by 50%.  
• The radio is  
located low or  
very close to  
your body, as in  
a pocket or on a  
belt.  
• The higher you hold  
the radio, and the  
further away from  
your body, the better  
the range.  
• Battery pack  
power is low.  
• Charge the battery  
pack.  
You hear  
constant  
static.  
• The battery  
pack is not fully  
charged.  
• Press and hold the  
push-to-talk button  
while looking at the  
indicator on top of  
transceiver. If the  
indicator does not  
light or turns off,  
charge the battery  
pack .  
You are using  
the transceiver  
near computers  
or electronic  
You can add the  
CTCSS option to  
screen out this type  
of interference.  
equipment.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Your RadioShack PRS-102 UHF 10-Channel Person-  
al Radio Service Transceiver is an example of supe-  
rior design and craftsmanship. The following  
suggestions will help you care for the transceiver so  
you can use it for years.  
Keep the transceiver dry. If it gets wet, im-  
mediately wipe it dry. Some liquids con-  
tain minerals that can corrode the  
electronic circuits.  
Use and store the transceiver only in nor-  
mal temperature environments. Temper-  
ature extremes can shorten the life of  
electronic devices, damage batteries,  
and distort or melt plastic parts.  
Handle the transceiver gently and careful-  
ly. Dropping it can damage the circuit  
boards and can cause the transceiver to  
work improperly.  
Keep the transceiver away from dust and  
dirt, which can cause premature wear of  
parts.  
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Wipe the transceiver with a damp cloth  
CLEANER  
occasionally to keep it looking new. Do  
not use harsh chemicals, cleaning sol-  
vents, or strong detergents to clean the  
transceiver. Use of chemicals or deter-  
gents could damage the plastic case, and  
leak into the transceiver.  
Modifying or tampering with the transceiver’s internal  
components (unless otherwise stated in this manual)  
can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its war-  
ranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If  
your transceiver is not performing as it should, take it  
to your local RadioShack store for assistance.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
General  
Channels ............................................................. 10  
7
9
3
Size ........................................ 6 /8 × 2 /16 × 1 /8 Inches  
Weight (with battery pack) .................... 11.5 ounces  
Power ............ Nickel Cadmium Battery Pack (7.5V)  
Average Battery Life .................................... 8 Hours  
Transmitter  
RF Power Output ......................................... 2 Watts  
Spurious/Harmonic Emissions ................... 50 µVolts  
Frequency Stability .................................. ±0.0005%  
Maximum Frequency Separation ................... 8 MHz  
Audio Distortion ................................................ <5%  
FM Noise ...................................................... –40 dB  
TIA/EIA Audio Response .......................... +1, –3 dB  
Receiver  
Channel Spacing .......................................... 25 kHz  
Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) ....................... 0.25 µVolts  
Selectivity ...................................................... –50 dB  
Intermodulation ............................................. –50 dB  
Spurious & Image Rejection ......................... –50 dB  
Frequency Stability (–22 to 140°F) .......... ±0.0005%  
Maximum Frequency Separation ................... 8 MHz  
Audio Output (@ 1 kHz, 60% Dev.)  
EIA (@ <5% Dist.) ............................... 250 mW  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.  
Specifications are subject to change and improve-  
ment without notice.  
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RadioShack Limited Warranty  
This product is warranted against defects for 1 year from  
date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores  
and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.  
Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts  
and labor. Simply bring your RadioShack sales slip as  
proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. Warranty  
does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a  
product subjected to misuse or accidental damage.  
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES  
NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA-  
TION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES  
CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do not permit limita-  
tion or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the afore-  
said limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the  
purchaser.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also other  
rights which vary from state to state.  
We Service What We Sell  
10/95  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
6880904Z78-O  
5/96  
Printed in the USA  
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