Uniden Eco Trek FRS420 User's Manual

Uniden Two-Way Radio User's Manual - Eco Trek FRS420.
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INSTALL THE BATTERY

Your FRS420 radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries

for power. We recommend using Duracell Ultra

alkaline batteries.

To install the batteries:

1) Make sure your radio is off.
2) Remove the battery compartment door by slid-

ing it down from the unit.

3) Install 3 AA Alkaline batteries (not included)

into the battery compartment. Be certain to

follow the + and - symbols in the 

compartment. Installing the batteries 

incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating.

4) Optional: Your FRS420 radio can be powered

using an optional NiMH battery pack 

specifically designed for this model. Remove

the alkaline batteries and  install the battery

pack by inserting into the battery compart-

ment. Follow the instructions found with the

NiMH accessory.

5) Replace the battery compartment door by

pushing it up until it is secure.

When the batteries in the unit are low, the unit will

emit a low battery tone indication. Replace the

batteries immediately to continue using the radio.

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden

FRS420 Family Radio. This product is a light-

weight, palm-sized radio with a unique carabineer

design allowing you to "clip" the radio to almost

anything and carry it almost anywhere. Use it at

shopping malls, amusement parks, or sporting

events to stay in contact with family and friends,

or in a neighborhood watch for vital communica-

tion. This compact, state-of-the-art device is

equipped with many features.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Your package contains the FRS420 radio, this 

reference guide, and a product registration card.

You will need to purchase 3 AA Alkaline batteries

in order to operate the unit.The following optional

accessories may be purchased from your partici-

pating Uniden dealer or call 1-800-554-3988 or

visit us on the web at www.uniden.com

•Earset Mic w/ PTT - #HS2468

•Vox Headset Mic - #HSV2469

•NiMH Battery Pack w/AC Charger and

DC Car Charger - #BPCC240

•Multi Color Battery Covers - 

Available at www.uniden.com

In order to get the most out of your new

radio, read this reference guide

completely before attempting to 

operate the unit.

Turning the Radio On and

Adjusting the Volume

1) Rotate the on/off/volume control

clockwise to turn the unit on and

increase the speaker volume

2) Rotate the on/off/volume control

counterclockwise to decrease the

speaker volume and turn the

unit off.

Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)

Your radio emits a beep each time one

of the buttons is pressed. To turn this

sound off, press call/menu while

turning on the radio. To turn this sound

on, press call/menu while turning on

the radio again.

Choosing a Channel

Your radio has 14 channels and 38

CTCSS codes you can use to talk to

others. In order to speak to someone,

each of you must be set to the same

channel and CTCSS code.

To choose a channel:

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to increment

or decrement the channel number 

displayed.

Navigating through the Menu

To access the advanced features of the

FRS420, your radio has a menu 

function.

1) To enter the menu, press and hold

the call/menu button for 1 second

until the CTCSS code flashes.

2) Additional presses of the call/menu

button will advance through the

menu until exiting to "normal" 

operating mode.

3)Other methods of exiting the menu 

function are:

a. Press and hold the call/menu

button for 1 second again.

b. Press PTT.
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit 

automatically returns to "normal"

mode.

USING THE RADIO

Choosing a CTCSS Code

Each of the FRS channels 1-14 may

have any one of the codes 0-38 select-

ed. Code "0" indicates no CTCSS code

selected and your radio can receive a

signal regardless of the code 

settings of the transmitting radio.

1) Enter the menu. The CTCSS code

on the LCD display will flash.

2) Press the ▲ or ▼ button to incre-

ment or decrement the code number 

displayed.

3) Exit the Menu to return to "normal"

mode.

FRS420

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THANK YOU

•14 Channels

•38 CTCSS Codes

•Up to 2 mile range*

•LCD Display

•5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts 

•Vibrate Alert for incoming calls

•Channel Scan

•Channel Monitor

•Audible Low Battery Indicator

•Optional Headset Accessories

•Optional NiMH Battery Pack

FOR PURCHASING A UNIDEN

PR

ODUCT

LOW BATTERY ALERT

Talking on Your Radio

To talk to others using the radio:

1) Press and hold the PTT button and

speak in a clear, normal voice

about 2-3 inches away from the 

microphone. To avoid cutting off the

first part of your transmission,

pause slightly after pressing the

PTT button before you start talking.

2) When you are finished speaking,

release the PTT button.

Press the call/menu button to send an

alert tone to others in your party. The

tone will automatically be transmitted

for a fixed length of time.

Transmitting a Call Alert Tone:

Your FRS420 radio is equipped with 5

selectable call tones that will be 

transmitted when the call/menu button

is momentarily pressed.

To select a call tone:

1) Enter the Menu and then press the

call/menu button once. The letters

CA will show on the display along

with the current call tone number 

(1-5).

2) Press the ▲ or ▼ button to

increment or decrement the num-

ber to the desired call tone. Each

tone will be heard through the

speaker.

3) Exit the Menu.

To transmit the selected call alert tone,

momentarily press the call/menu but-

ton. The selected tone will automatical-

ly be transmitted for a fixed length of

time.

Note: Do not hold the call/menu but-

ton down as this will cause the unit to

enter the Menu mode.

*Range may vary depending in environmental and/or topographical conditions.

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