Owner’s Manual Model FR-240 Two Way Family Radio Customer Service 1-800-645-4994
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION OF THE FR-240 (FAMILY RADIO) It is one of the most sophisticated and reliable two way Family radios available. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FR-240 (FAMILY RADIO) READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer, may cause a violation of the technical regulations of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
FEATURES Your FR-240 Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you can carry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give you reliable communications for many different applications. The FR-240 is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall.
FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS 14 15 1 13 2 P 3 M 16 17 9 4 11 10 12 8 7 6 5 -2-
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Power Button: Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to turn the transceiver on or off. Push-to-Talk Button: Press to transmit. Release to receive. Monitor Button: Press and hold to bypass the squelch and listen to channel activity. Belt Clip Battery Compartment Speaker Microphone Call Button: Press and hold this button to send a ringing sound to other radios tuned to the same channel and CTCSS code.
LCD DISPLAY AND OPERATION 2 1 4 5 3 The FR-240 is equipped with an LCD display to indicate its settings and functions. The Display incorporates automatic backlighting to allow it to be seen in the dark. Pressing any of the buttons except the P (Push-to-Talk) button, will illuminate the display. It will remain lit for 5 seconds after any of these buttons is pressed. 1 Displays the current channel number (1 to 14). 2 Displays the current CTCSS number (1 to 38).
BATTERY INSTALLATION Your FR-240 requires four “AAA” alkaline cells or four rechargeable “AAA” cells. Alkaline batteries will provide the best performance from your transceiver. Remove the battery cover by rotating the belt clip away from the battery compartment. Slide the battery cover downward while applying pressure at its grooved section. Observe the polarity symbols inside the battery tray when installing the batteries. CAUTION: Incorrect battery installation can damage the unit.
USING YOUR FR-240 Turning the Transceiver on Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. The display backlighting will illuminate and a conformation beep tone will confirm the transceiver’s activation. To turn the unit off, simply press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. Button Conformation Tones Whenever, the FUNCTION SELECT, UP or DOWN buttons are pressed, the transceiver will play a tone to confirm each press.
Function Select Button Pressing this button will sequentially allow selection of the channel number or Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System. Pressing the button once from the standby mode, will allow setting of the channel number. This will be indicated by the slow flashing of the channel number display. Pressing the button a second time within 5 seconds will allow setting of the CTCSS code. This will be indicated by the slow flashing of the code number.
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) This feature allows you to ignore transmissions from other units that are using the same channel. One of 38 privacy codes may be selected. The same code must also be selected on those transceivers with which you desire to communicate. Keep in mind, however, that this feature does not prevent others from listening to your transmissions. To Select a CTCSS Code Press the function select button twice or until the small digits on the right flash on the display.
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies CTCSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Freq. Hz 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 CTCSS 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Freq. Hz 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.
To Transmit 1. Set the desired channel. 2. Press and hold the P (Push-to-Talk) button while speaking slowly and clearly in a normal voice, approximately 2 to 3 inches from the microphone. 3. The transmit indicator will illuminate while transmitting. 4. Release the P (Push-to-Talk) button when you finish speaking to receive incoming signals. To Receive. 1. Set the desired channel and CTCSS code. 2.
WARNING Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods of time. This will eliminate the possibility of battery acid leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver. Avoid exposing the unit to water or extremes of temperature. Do not use this device in or near a mining facility, which uses remotely triggered explosives or in areas labeled “Blasting Area”. Premature or accidental detonation may result.
SPECIFICATIONS* Channels: Output Power: Battery Life Alkaline: Power Source: 14 500 mw ERP 30 - 35 Hours 6.0V DC * These specifications are subject to change without notice. They represent typical values, individual units may vary. Channel Frequencies: Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MHz 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 Channel 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 -12- MHz 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Family Radio Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
