Page 2 - CAUTION
128-6675 2 of 24 NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BATTERIES, ASBATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGETO THE PRODUCT. WHEN RECHARGING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (Ni-MH) BATTERIES WITH THE SUPPLIED AUDIOVOX CHARGER AND WALLADAPTER, USE ONLY AUDIOVOX-APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BATTER-I...
Page 3 - Battery Charging Contacts
128-6675 3 of 24 3 1. Battery Cover2. Monitor (M) Button3. Detachable Carry Clip4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) and Func- tion Confirmation Button 5. Antenna6. External Speaker (SP)/ Microphone (MIC)/CHG Jack 7. Built-in Speaker Model FRS122-2 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Chann...
Page 4 - Roger Beep Tone Indicator: This icon appears when the Roger Beep; tone is on, and disapppears when the tone is not in use.; Transmit Indicator: Icon appears when the unit is in the transmit; is set to desired output power.; Battery Level Indicator: Icon appears flashing to indicate low; battery charge level.
128-6675 4 of 24 4 Model FRS122-2 DISPLAY 1. Roger Beep Tone Indicator: This icon appears when the Roger Beep tone is on, and disapppears when the tone is not in use. 2. Transmit Indicator: Icon appears when the unit is in the transmit mode (PTT button activated or VOX mode active). 3. Busy Indicato...
Page 5 - WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.
128-6675 5 of 24 5 Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1. Radio (2) FRS122-2 2. Owner’s Manual (1) 128-6675 Optional Accessories 1. Rechargeable Batteries (4) NiMH, P/N GMRS1222BAT 2. Boom Microphone/Headset GMRSBHST4 3. Dual Desk-Top Charger GMRS1222DS 4. AC Wall Adapter GMRS1222AC 5. Vehicle Cigare...
Page 6 - Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the; Installing the batteries:; Then lift cover at
128-6675 6 of 24 6 3. Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the Audiovox charger with other brands of rechargeable batteries is notrecommended, as battery charging times will vary with differentbrands of batteries. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions forcharging other brands of batt...
Page 7 - Do not mix old and new batteries.; Only Audiovox
128-6675 7 of 24 7 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longeroperating times for the FRS122-2: 1. Do not mix old and new batteries. 2. The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide thelongest operating time. 3. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or r...
Page 8 - OPERATIONAL MODES
128-6675 8 of 24 FRS122-2 OPERATIONAL MODES 8 NOTE: To differentiate between operating modes, look for HI or LOindication below the battery power level indicator when in FRS mode. Refer to the appropriate section of this manual for de-tailed operating instructions for each mode. Channels 1 through 1...
Page 9 - volume. The display will indicate the current volume level (V; followed by; Do not transmit if you hear conversation.; disappear; ) will appear in the upper left corner of the
128-6675 9 of 24 9 volume. The display will indicate the current volume level (V L) followed by the number (0-7). As volume is increased upward, the unit will beep ateach step, and vice-versa. When the minimum and maximum volumesettings are reached, a unique tone will sound. Monitor/Display Backligh...
Page 11 - Operating Modes and Features; - Press and hold the Power On/Off button for 2 seconds to turn on; Channel Selection
128-6675 11 of 24 11 Operating Modes and Features FRS Operation: - Press and hold the Power On/Off button for 2 seconds to turn on power. - Press the MODE button so the Channel number flashes.- Select the desired channel with the Up (10) and Down (11) Buttons. When receiving a call, the icon appears...
Page 12 - NOTE: To communicate with other
128-6675 12 of 24 12 To change the channel: - From FRS standby mode, press the MODE button (12) once the channel number flashes. - Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main chan- nel number. - Press the Down Button (11) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number. - ...
Page 13 - Roger Beep Tone
128-6675 13 of 24 13 Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever thePTT button is released and the tone is enabled. This tone alerts thereceiving party that the transmission has been terminated intentionally.
Page 14 - VOX Selection Mode; for 3 seconds, or until the VOX icon appears on the display.; - To terminate VOX operation, press and hold the MODE button for at; Call Ringer Selection Mode
128-6675 14 of 24 14 To enable and disable the Roger Beep tone: - From FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 3 times until the flashing Roger Beep icon ( ) appears with On or oF. - Press the Up or Down Button to select the tone on or off as desired.- When enabled, the tone icon ( ) appears steady ...
Page 15 - Channel Scan Operation
128-6675 15 of 24 15 Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for validsignals. While scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a signal isreceived, the scan is interrupted and will return to scan mode approxi-mately 5 seconds after reception is termina...
Page 16 - Battery Alert; When the battery icon (; NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION
128-6675 16 of 24 16 Battery Alert When the battery icon ( ) blinks steadily on the LCD panel, recharge the unit or install fresh batteries. NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 . The FRS122-2 14 channels are shared on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels.A c...
Page 17 - • Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this; atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in an explosion.; • Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle’s air-bag. If the air-bag
128-6675 17 of 24 • Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this transceiver. Its output is designed to meet the legal limits set by the FCC. • Do not use this device or change its batteries in potentially explosive atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in an explosi...
Page 18 - Troubleshooting; P r o b l e m
128-6675 18 of 24 Troubleshooting 18 Weak or no Weak batteries 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 of the targettransceiver Volume level too low Increase volume level PTT...
Page 19 - Technical Specifications:
128-6675 19 of 24 G e n e r a l Frequency Range: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channel Spacing 12.5kHz Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel Dimensions (W x H x D) 2....
Page 20 - NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios.; Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only.; Main Channel Frequencies:
128-6675 20 of 24 20 NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the UnitedStates of America. Use in other countries may be prohibited or restrictedby local regulation. Please check with the loca...
Page 21 - Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone; CTCSS; oF
128-6675 21 of 24 Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS Freq. Hz 1 67.0 20 131.8 2 71.9 21 136.5 3 74.4 22 141.3 4 77.0 23 146.2 5 79.7 24 151.4 6 82.5 25 156.7 7 85.4 26 162.2 8 88.5 27 167.9 9 91.5 28 173.8 10 94.8 29 179.9 11 97.4 30 186.2 12 100.0 31 ...