Page 2 - Controls
Controls 1 Speaker jack 8 button 2 Microphone jack 9 Microphone 3 on/off volume 10 call button 4 PTT button 11 scan button 5 MON button 12 light button 6 LCD 13 lock button 7 button 1 2 3 4 5 6 89 10 7 11 12 13 FRS300.qxd 7/25/00 18:00 Page 100
Page 3 - FCC Information
Important: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Uniden could voidyour authority to operate this unit. Do not open your radio to make any internal adjustments. Yourradio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alteror adju...
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 FRS300 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 communicati...
Page 6 - Included in Your Package
3 Your package contains the FRS300, 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 AM...
Page 7 - Battery Installation
4 Your FRS300 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 onthe inside of the battery comp...
Page 8 - Low Battery Alert
5 The LCD on your radio shows a batterymeter in the lower right corner. The icon indicates a fully powered unit. As thebatteries become low, will flash. After 10 seconds, the channel numberdisappears. When the batteries in the unit are low, the unit will go into a Battery Low/Sleep Mode.The Scan Mod...
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 13 - Silent Keypad; LCD Backlight; External Microphone and Speaker (Optional)
10 Silent Keypad A tone sounds when any button is pressed. This is the initial default setting. This functionmay be silenced if you wish. To silence the tones, press and hold the MON button while you turn on the radio. If you want to hear the tones again, press and hold the MON button while you turn...
Page 14 - Troubleshooting; Problem
11 Troubleshooting No power • Reposition or replace batteries. Message not • Make sure the PTT button is completely pressed as transmitted you transmit. • Reposition or replace batteries. Message not received • Confirm radios have the same channel.• Make sure PTT is not inadvertently being pressed.•...
Page 15 - Specifications; Description
12 Specifications Channels 14 Operating Frequency UHF - 462.550 to 467.725 MHz Talk range Up to 2 Miles Power Source 3AA Alkaline Batteries Transmit Power Out 500m W Battery Life 50 Hours typ. (5/5/90 duty cycle) Description Channel Frequency Channel Frequency Channel Frequency 1 462.5625 6 462.6875...
Page 18 - Memo