VHF FM Business Band  (190-1203)     Preparation       Faxback Doc. # 16667
Transceiver

Before you use the transceiver, you must be properly licensed by the FCC.
If you are licensed to use one or both of the supplied frequencies, you can
immediately use the transceiver.

If you are licensed of different frequencies, you must have your local 
Radio Shack store send the transceiver to an authorized service facility 
to have the frequencies programmed into the transceiver.  You must tell 
the store the frequency you are licensed for and any desired CTCSS tone 
(the factory preset is 100.0 Hz).  See "Why Use CTCSS?" for more
information about CTCSS.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

You must charge the battery pack with the supplied battery charger before
you use it the first time, and whenever the battery becomes low.

You can charge the battery pack whether or not it is attached to the 
transceiver.

To attach the battery pack, slide it onto the transceiver.  To remove the
battery pack, press down and slide RELEASE in the direction of the arrow,
then slide off the pack.

Follow these steps to charge the battery pack.

1.  If the transceiver is on, turn VOL counterclockwise to turn it off.

2.  Plug the charger's barrel plug into the CHG jack on the side of the
    battery pack, then connect the charger to a standard AC outlet.

NOTE:  Charging time is 14 to 16 hours.

CAUTIONS:  To prevent permanent battery power loss, never charge the 
           batteries in an area where the temperature is above about 80
           degree F.  The charger does not operate at all at temperatures 
           below 32 degree F or above 113 degree F.

           Never use any other charger to recharge the transceiver's
           battery pack.  This could permanently damage your transceiver 
           or the battery pack.

IMPORTANT:  This transceiver uses a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery
            pack.  At the end of the battery pack's useful life, it must
            be recycled or disposed of properly.  Contact your local,
            county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for
            information on recycling or disposal programs in your area.
            Some options that might be available are: municipal curb-side 
            collection, drop-off boxes at retailers, recycling collection
            centers, and mail-back programs.

Checking the Battery Power

1.  Rotate VOL clockwise to turn on the transceiver.

2.  Press the push-to-talk button on the left side of the transceiver.  If
    BUSY-TX/LO BATT lights red, there is sufficient battery power for 
    transmission.  If the indicator lights yellow after you press the
    push-to-talk button, you need to recharge the battery pack.


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