Operating Manual

Note: privacy codes do not keep conversations private; a better term may be ‘filter’. Adding privacy

codes will filter out calls to only hear calls with the matching ‘privacy code’. Privacy codes enable

multiple groups to share the same channel, by using a privacy code to only hear their own group’s

conversations. The FRS-A1 will indicate if the channel is in use, even if you do not hear the traffic - the

LED will illuminate green on the FRS-A1 to indicate that there is activity on the channel. You can hear

all channel activity by holding the [MONI] button to open the squelch and hear all traffic.

Talking and Listening

All radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Privacy Code in order to communicate.

1. Hold your radio 2–3 cm from your mouth.

2. Press and hold the [PTT] key while speaking. The Transmit TX- - - icon appears on the display.

3. Release the [PTT] key. You can now receive incoming calls. When you do, the Receive RX- - - icon

appears on the display.

For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 cm away and avoid covering the microphone while talking.

A/B channel selection

In standby mode, press and hold cd key to switch A/B channel. Arrows point to transmit channel.