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Page 2 - Controls

Controls 1 Speaker jack 8 down button 2 Microphone jack 9 Microphone 3 on/off volume 10 call/vox button 4 PTT button 11 scan/vibrate button 5 MON button 12 light/lock button 6 LCD 13 wx/ctcss button 7 up button 1 2 3 4 5 6 89 10 7 11 12 13 FRS550W.qxd 7/25/00 18:10 Page 100

Page 3 - FCC Information

Important: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Uniden could void yourauthority to operate this unit. Do not open your radio to make any internal adjustments. Your radio isset up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adj...

Page 4 - Contents

1 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Included in Your Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Low Battery Alert . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 5 - Welcome

2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden FRS550W family radio. This product is alightweight, palm-sized radio you can carry almost anywhere. Use it at shopping malls,amusement parks, or sporting events to stay in contact with family and friends, or in aneighborhood watch for vital communicat...

Page 6 - Included in Your Package

3 Your package contains the FRS550W, this reference guide, and the accompanying belt clipwith hardware. You will need to purchase three (3) AA ALKALINE batteries in order tooperate the unit. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden PartsDepartment at (800)554-3988 M-F: 7:00 A...

Page 7 - Battery Installation

4 Your FRS550W radio uses three (3) AA ALKALINE batteries for power. To install the batteries: 1. Make sure your radio is off. 2. Release the battery cover clip, then remove the battery cover. 3. Insert three (3) AA ALKALINE batteries according to the polarity symbols on theinside of the battery com...

Page 9 - Turning the Radio On; Adjusting the Volume; Using Your Radio

6 To get the most out of your new radio, read this reference guide completely beforeattempting to operate the unit. Turning the Radio On 1. Turn the on/off volume control clockwise to turn the unit on. 2. Turn the control counterclockwise to turn the unit off. Adjusting the Volume 1. Press the MON b...

Page 10 - Choosing a Channel and CTCSS

7 Choosing a Channel and CTCSS Your radio has 14 channels and a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) thatyou can use to talk to others. You can only communicate with radios that are set on thesame channel and CTCSS tone code. A CTCSS tone is subaudible and selectable from the 38 standard ton...

Page 12 - Scan Mode

9 Scan Mode Your radio also allows you to scan for activity from other transmitting radios regardless ofthe channel and code setting. Make sure all of your CTCSS codes are set to “0” prior to scanning. Otherwise, during ascan cycle, your radio will only check for that specific channel and code combi...

Page 13 - Monitor Mode; Talking on Your Radio

10 Monitor Mode The Monitor Mode is used to check activity on a specific channel. It will allow you to receivesignals that are considered too weak. To check the channel activity: 1. Press and hold the MON button until you hear a series of beeps. You will hear background noise if the channel is clear...

Page 14 - VOX Feature

11 VOX Feature The built-in Voice Activated Circuit (VOX) feature enables you to transmit automatically by speaking on the microphone of a VOX headset (not supplied) without pressing the PTT button. To activate this feature: 1. Turn off the radio. Open the SPKR/MIC cover and plug in a VOX headset(no...

Page 18 - Troubleshooting; Problem

15 Troubleshooting No power • Reposition or replace batteries. Message not • Make sure the PTT button is completely pressed transmitted as you transmit. • Reposition or replace batteries. Message not received • Confirm radios have the same channel and CTCSS code setting. • Make sure PTT is not inadv...

Page 19 - Specifications; Description

16 Specifications Channels 14 Codes 38 STANDARD CTCSS Tone Operating Frequency UHF - 462.550 to 467.725 MHz Talk range Up to 2 Miles Power Source 3AA Alkaline Batteries (not supplied) Transmit Power Out 500m W Battery Life 50 Hours typ. Description Channel Frequency Channel Frequency Channel Frequen...

Page 20 - memo

17 Channel Frequency 1 162.550 2 162.400 3 162.475 4 162.425 5 162.450 6 162.500 7 162.525 WX Frequency Chart (MHz) memo FRS550W.qxd 7/25/00 18:10 Page 17