Uniden Two Way Radio FRS420 User Manual

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.  
Choosing a CTCSS Code  
USING THE RADIO  
FRS4 2 0  
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  
In order to get the most out of your new  
radio, read this reference guide  
completely before attempting to  
operate the unit.  
settings of the transmitting radio.  
Turning the Radio On and  
Adjusting the Volume  
1)Enter the menu. The CTCSS code  
on the LCD display will flash.  
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.  
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
2)Press the or button to incre-  
ment or decrement the code number  
displayed.  
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  
•14 Channels  
3)Exit the Menu to return to "normal"  
mode.  
•38 CTCSS Codes  
•Up to 2 mile range*  
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)  
Talking on Your Radio  
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.  
•Earset Mic w/ PTT - #HS2468  
Vox Headset Mic - #HSV2469  
•LCD Display  
To talk to others using the radio:  
•5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts  
•Vibrate Alert for incoming calls  
•Channel Scan  
1)Press and hold the PTT button and  
speak in a clear, normal voice  
•NiMH Battery Pack w/AC Charger and  
DC Car Charger - #BPCC240  
about 2-3 inches away from the  
microphone. To avoid cutting off the  
first part of your transmission,  
•Channel Monitor  
•Multi Color Battery Covers -  
Choosing a Channel  
pause slightly after pressing the  
•Audible Low Battery Indicator  
•Optional Headset Accessories  
•Optional NiMH Battery Pack  
*Range may vary depending in environmental and/or topographical conditions.  
PTT button before you start talking.  
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.  
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.  
To choose a channel:  
INSTALL THE BATTERY  
Press the or button to increment  
or decrement the channel number  
displayed.  
Your FRS420 radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries  
for power. We recommend using Duracell Ultra  
alkaline batteries.  
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.  
Navigating through the Menu  
To install the batteries:  
To access the advanced features of the  
FRS420, your radio has a menu  
function.  
1)Make sure your radio is off.  
2)Remove the battery compartment door by slid-  
ing it down from the unit.  
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).  
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  
1)To enter the menu, press and hold  
the call/menu button for 1 second  
until the CTCSS code flashes.  
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.  
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.  
2)Additional presses of the call/menu  
button will advance through the  
menu until exiting to "normal"  
operating mode.  
3)Exit the Menu.  
5)Replace the battery compartment door by  
3)Other methods of exiting the menu  
function are:  
pushing it up until it is secure.  
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.  
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.  
LOW BATTERY ALERT  
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.  
Note: Do not hold the call/menu but-  
ton down as this will cause the unit to  
enter the Menu mode.  
 

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