Page 2 - CAUTION
2 This symbol is intended to alert you to the pres-ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage withinthe product’s enclosure that might be of suffi-cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electricshock. Do not open the product’s case. This symbol is intended to inform you that im-portant operating and mai...
Page 3 - FEATURES
3 FEATURES Your RadioShack PRS-102 10-Channel PersonalRadio Service Transceiver is a portable, two-wayGMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) transceiverthat you can carry almost anywhere. The transceiveris compact and light, making it an ideal choice for yourpersonal needs. Your transceiver has the fol...
Page 4 - Earphone Jack and External Microphone Jack —
4 Rugged Design — built to stand up to daily use in awide range of environments. Battery Low and Transmit Indicator — shows thebattery 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 tim...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
5 CONTENTS FCC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 FCC License Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6FCC Rules Part 95, Subpart A . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Installing and Removing the Battery...
Page 6 - FCC REGULATIONS; FCC LICENSE REQUIRED
6 FCC REGULATIONS FCC LICENSE REQUIRED Before you operate the transceiver, you must obtainyour 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 instr...
Page 7 - FCC RULES PART 95, SUBPART A; FCC
7 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 b...
Page 8 - FCC Rules and Regulations
8 • 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 suchbroadcasts involve the safety of life or propertyor in emergencies such as an earthquake, hurri-cane...
Page 10 - PREPARATION
10 PREPARATION Before you use the transceiver, you must be properlylicensed 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 thebattery pack. Doing so can permanently damage...
Page 11 - INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
11 3. With the battery label facing up, align the battery pack and radio’s battery contacts. Apply slightpressure to the bottom of the battery pack andpress 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 ...
Page 12 - CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
12 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK You must charge the battery pack with the suppliedbattery charger or with an optional charger (see “Op-tional Accessories” on Page 24) before you use thetranciever for the first time and whenever the batterybecomes low. Follow these steps to charge the battery pack using...
Page 14 - Checking the Battery Power
14 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 theantenna lights red, there is sufficient batterypower for transmission. If the indicator does notlight, you need to...
Page 17 - OPERATION
17 OPERATION 1. Turn VOL•OFF clockwise to turn on the trans- ceiver, then rotate the channel knob to select thedesired channel. 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 comfortablelevel. 3. To transmit, press...
Page 18 - OPERATIONAL HINTS; line of sight
18 OPERATIONAL HINTS Your transceiver’s range varies depending on factorssuch 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 absorbtransmitted signals and, i...
Page 19 - CTCSS OPTION
19 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 transmitsa selected tone with your transmission. This tone istoo low for you to hear, but other transceivers can de-tect it. If C...
Page 20 - SETTING THE CTCSS TONE
20 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 t...
Page 24 - OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
24 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES RadioShackCat. No. Description 19-351 Remote Speaker Microphone These items are available by special order fromyour local RadioShack store: 19-352 Earpiece w/Microphone 19-353 External VOX Adapter 19-354 Earbud 19-355 Headset w/Swivel Boom Microphone 19-356 Earbud w/Clip Micr...
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING
25 TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem operating your transceiver, firstreview this manual and be sure that you understandand have followed all instructions. If you still haveproblems, review the following troubleshooting guide. If the radio still does not work properly after you followthe trouble...
Page 29 - MAINTENANCE
29 MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack PRS-102 UHF 10-Channel Person-al Radio Service Transceiver is an example of supe-rior design and craftsmanship. The followingsuggestions will help you care for the transceiver soyou can use it for years. Keep the transceiver dry. If it gets wet, im-mediately wipe it dr...
Page 31 - SPECIFICATIONS; General; Transmitter; Receiver
31 SPECIFICATIONS General Channels ............................................................. 10Size ........................................ 6 7 / 8 × 2 9 / 1 6 × 1 3 / 8 Inches Weight (with battery pack) .................... 11.5 ouncesPower ............ Nickel Cadmium Battery Pack (7.5V)Averag...
Page 32 - RadioShack Limited Warranty
RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 6880904Z78-O 5/96 Printed in the USA RadioShack Limited Warranty This product is warranted against defects for 1 year fromdate of purchase from RadioShack company-owned storesand authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.Within t...
