Page 2 - CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION; It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way; READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
2 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION OF THE FR-1500XTM (FAMILY RADIO) It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way family radios available. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR-1500XTM (FAMILY RADIO) READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
Page 3 - FEATURES
3 Y our FR-1500XTM Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you can carry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give you reliablecommunications for many different applications. The FR-1500XTM is ideal for usearound the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, ...
Page 7 - Power
7 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating timesfor the FR-1500XTM:1. Do not mix old and new batteries.2. T h e u s e o f a l k a l i n e - t y p e b a t t e r i e s i s r e c o m m e n d e d t o p r o v i d e t h e l o n g e s t operating time. 3. Do not mix al...
Page 8 - FRS-1500XTM OPERATIONAL MODES; MODES
8 FRS-1500XTM OPERATIONAL MODES MODES TWO WAY SET UP STOPWATCH TIME TEMPERATURE COMPASS WEATHER FM RADIO SET CH. SET CODE SET SCAN SET VOX SEEK FM TUNE FM SET PRESET SEEK PRESET TUNE PRESET SET FM SET CHAN SET ALERT SET CALIB SET VARI SET UNIT SET TEMP SET MINUTES SET ALARM SET ALARM HOUR SET ALARM ...
Page 10 - Menu Scroll Forward and Back Buttons (10); NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION
10 Menu Scroll Forward and Back Buttons (10) These buttons are used to scroll through the options in a selected menu; the menu isdetermined by mode selection using the Function (F) button. Refer to the OperationalModes flow diagram. Monitor (M) Button (14):The Monitor Button is used to check the act...
Page 11 - OPERATING MODES AND FEATURES; FRS TWO WAY MODE; CHANNEL NUMBER SELECTION
11 OPERATING MODES AND FEATURES FRS TWO WAY MODE CHANNEL NUMBER SELECTION This feature allows the selection of main channels for communication as follows: 1. From the FRS TWO WAY mode (CH and CODE displayed), press the right (forward)menu scroll button (10) once; the channel (CH) number flashes on t...
Page 13 - VOX FUNCTION; FM RADIO MODE
13 VOX FUNCTION This feature enables you to have hands-free conversation. When using the internalmicrophone/speaker or an external microphone/headset (purchased separately), yourvoice or the signal is detected and the radio transmits and receives automatically.When in the VOX mode, a short beep will...
Page 15 - Continue with presets 4 through 9 as indicated.; WEATHER MODE
15 NOTE: You can use the scan tune (S ) function to more quickly establish the preset station frequencies. 5. Press the left menu button until 1 begins to flash again; then press the Up (6)button to increment the preset to number 2 which also flashes. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to establish the second ...
Page 16 - COMPASS MODE; HEADING INDICATION; NOTE: Hold the unit in a flat and level manner while taking bearings.
16 NOAA ALERT MODEWhenever you are listening to the weather channel broadcast, the 2-way radio func-tion of the FR-1500XTM is disabled; however, when the NOAA alert function is active,the FR-1500XTM operates in the normal radio modes. After setting the NOAA alertoption in the NOAA mode, when the rad...
Page 17 - COMPASS CALIBRATION
17 COMPASS CALIBRATION Since the apparent position of magnetic North will vary according to your location inthe world (especially Latitude), you will need to know the difference between thesetwo positions (Magnetic and True North) to take an accurate bearing. To calibratethe compass for the effects ...
Page 18 - TEMPERATURE MODE
18 TEMPERATURE MODE The Temperature mode allows you to know the ambient temperature on both theCentigrade and Fahrenheit scales. In addition, you can set high and low tempera-ture limits on either scale; when a limit is reached or exceeded, the unit will sound awarning melody, repeating it every 5 s...
Page 19 - TIME MODE
19 10. Press the Up or Down button until +TX appears flashing; then press theMonitor (M) button to confirm the alarm transmit setting. NOTE: This mode will only operate if the radio ID is enabled on and the unit’s temperature triggers a temperature alarm. TIME MODE The Time mode provides you with a ...
Page 20 - STOPWATCH MODE; SETUP MODE; PRIORITY CHANNEL SELECT
20 STOPWATCH MODE The stopwatch mode provides you with the capability of timing certain external func-tions without the need for a separate time piece. To use the stopwatch feature, proceedas follows: 1. Press the Function (F) button 6 times; STOPWATCH appears on the displaymomentarily, followed by ...
Page 21 - NOTE: The ringer vibration will only work between two FR-1500XTM’s.
21 3. Press the Monitor (M) button to confirm your selection; the display returns toSETUP. When you initiate a priority scan, as explained earlier, the unit will scan betweenthis priority channel and the channel selected in the TWO WAY menu. SET VOX DELAY When the VOX function is activated in the TW...
Page 22 - Press the Up or Down button to select quiet mode ON or OFF as desired.
22 3. Press the Monitor (M) button to confirm your choice; the display returns toSETUP. With the ring set for RING only, the unit will play a receive and play a call melody froma transmitting FRS unit. If the unit is set for Vibrator only, no melody will play, but theunit will vibrate whenever a cal...
Page 23 - NAME SELECTION OPTION; Press the Up or Down button to select the name ON or OFF as desired.
23 TIME OUT TIMER (TOT) This feature allows the user to limit continuous transmission times (pressing andholding the PTT button). This feature provides four selectable time out options (OFF, 30/60/180 seconds) the user can select: 1. From the SETUP mode, press the right menu button eight times; TOT ...
Page 24 - KEY LOCK SELECTION MODE; BASIC RADIO OPERATION; The transmit indicator (T) will be displayed while transmitting.; MONITOR FUNCTION
24 KEY LOCK SELECTION MODE This feature prevents accidental channel change to the user preferred settings of theFR-1500XTM. The Key Lock feature temporarily disables all buttons except volumeUp/Down, Function (F), Monitor (M) and PTT. To access the Key Lock feature: 1. Press and hold the Function (F...
Page 25 - Warning
25 Warning • Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods. This will eliminate the possibility of chemicals leaking from thebatteries and corroding the transceiver. • Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extremes of temperature. • Do not use this ...
Page 26 - Technical Specifications:; General
26 Technical Specifications: General Frequency Range: Refer to frequency chart FRS Channels 1 4 Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel Weather Channels Refer to frequency chart FM Frequency Range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz Dimensions (W x H x D) 2.5 in x 4.5 in x 1.325 in (Without Antenna) 63.5 mm x 114.3 mm...
Page 27 - Weather Channel Frequencies:; Channel
27 1 162.550 6 162.500 2 162.400 7 162.525 3 162.475 8* 161.650 4 162.425 9* 161.775 5 162.450 10* 163.275 Channel Freq. MHz Channel Freq. MHz Weather Channel Frequencies: *Canadian Marine FRS Channel Frequencies: 1 462.5625 2 462.5875 3 462.6125 4 462.6375 5 462.6625 6 462.6875 7 462.7125 Channel F...
Page 29 - Troubleshooting; Problem
29 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Corrective Action No transmission Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries while pressingthe PTT button Incorrect battery polarity Install the batteries in the directions indicated by thebattery tray. Weak or no signal Weak batteries Charge or replace batt...
Page 30 - 0 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
30 128-6113 © 2001 Audiovox Corporation, Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY 128-5385A Applies to Audiovox Family Radio Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of thisproduct that should this product or any part thereof, under normal u...
