Operating the Audiovox FR142 Two-Way Radio

Operating the Audiovox FR142 Two-Way Radio

Controls and Functions

1. Transmission/Reception indicator 
2. PTT button
3. MONITOR button
4. ENTER/LOCK button
5. UP/DOWN buttons
6. Microphone
7. POWER button
8. MENU button
9. CALL button
10. Power Saver mode indicator
11. LED display

Display and Indicators:

• LED display - indicates Channel numbers, Volume level, Lock, Beep, Low Battery Level, etc.
• Transmission and Reception indicator - When transmitting, the indicator stays on. The indicator flashes when receiving a signal.
• Power Saver Mode indicator - flashes in Power Saver Mode.

Using Your FR142

To Turn On The Unit or To Turn Off The Unit: Press the POWER switch for more than 1 second.

Auto Battery Power Saver: The unit has a special circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within 3 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to battery save mode. The Power Saver Mode LED(Red) will flash.

Low Battery Indicator: When battery level becomes low, appears on the LED display and flashes. Replace all four batteries with new ones.

To Transmit: Simply talk to the built-in microphone and press the PTT(Push- To-Talk) button.

To Adjust VOLUME control: Press momentarily UP button to increase or DOWN button to decrease volume. The higher number (16), the higher volume level.

To Select Main Channel:

1. Press the MENU button. The LED display indicates a flashing number.
2. Press the UP or DOWN button to set a desired channel from 1 to 14.
3. Press the ENTER button.

Monitor: The Monitor function de-squelches the receiver in any situation. Use this function when received signals are too weak to recognize or when you want to adjust the volume while listening to background noise.

Automatic Channel Scan: Press and hold the UP or DOWN button to search signals. When the unit catches a strong signal , scan will stop for 5 seconds. If you want to stop at that channel, press the PTT or ENTER button.

To Send Call Tone: Call tone sounds like a telephone ring, and is convenient for quickly identify yourself to another party. Persons whom you call will instantly recognize you because of your call tone. Press the CALL button to send Call Tone. appears on the LED display and flashes.

To Lock Control Keys (UP/DOWN, MENU keys): Press and hold the ENTER button for 2 seconds. will appear on the display. To unlock, press and hold the ENTER button for 2 seconds. will appear on the display.

To Turn On or Off Beep:

1. Press the MENU button twice. The LED display indicates as shown below. OR
2. Press the UP or DOWN button to select below.
3. Press the ENTER button.

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