Features

Overview: This is a portable AM/FM/Weather Band/2-Way GMRS radio. The FR1000 can be powered by four different sources; the included AC adapter, the rechargeable Ni-MH battery (included), four "AA" batteries, and the hand crank. The hand crank provides emergency power and will charge the battery. The radio also has a light and siren.

Controls:

• Power Supply: select the power source; battery (4 "AA") or Dynamo (crank power/rechargeable battery/AC adapter), off
• Volume: rotary knob
• Tuning: rotary knob adjusts frequency
• Band: rotary knob changes bands: AM, FM, GMRS/FRS, and Weather Band
• Function: flashlight (six white LEDs are constantly on), SOS (one red LED flashes SOS in Morse Code), siren (audible siren sounds), Weather Alert, off
• Scan/Hour: switch to scan mode/adjust hours on clock/alarm
• Menu/Minute: access menu/adjust minutes on clock/alarm
• Monitor/Alarm On/Off: engage monitor mode/turn alarm on/off
• Lock/Call: lock the keypad/send call alert
• PTT/Snooze: Push To Talk/delays alarm for five minutes

Inputs/Outputs:

• Phone Charger: for use with adapters available directly from etón
• DC In: input for use with optional AC adapter
• Ear: 3.5mm headphone output
• Mic: 2.5mm microphone jack/use with an optional external speaker/microphone for the 2-way radio

Weather Channels: This radio allows you to select any of the seven NOAA weather broadcast channels. These broadcasts are found in the public service frequency band, and include 162.400MHz (Channel 1), 162.425MHz (Channel 2), 162.450MHz (Channel 3), 162.475MHz (Channel 4), 162.500MHz (Channel 5), 162.525MHz (Channel 6), and 162.550MHz (Channel 7).

Weather Alert: The FR1000 can be set to output a beep tone when NOAA issues a Weather Alert, regardless of what source you're currently listening to.

GMRS/FRS Radios: The FR1000 operates as a dual-service 2-way radio, and is certified for use in the GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) and FRS (Family Radio Service).

FCC License Required: Before operating this radio on channels 1-7 (authorized for GMRS and/or FRS) and channels 15-22 (authorized for GMRS only), each user must obtain a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels. If you operate the radio on channels 8-14 only (authorized for FRS), you do not need to have a license. Note: The current fee (as of 6/25/08) for a new GMRS license is $85.

Output Power/Range: When transmitting on a GMRS channel, the power output can be set to high or low; set to high power for increased range. When transmitting on the FRS only channels (8-14) the power output is automatically set to low. Range will vary depending upon terrain and conditions. Buildings and foliage in the path of the signal can reduce the range of the radio.

22 Channels: The FR1000 two-way radio operates on 22 channels in the UHF/FM frequency band: 7 FRS/GMRS channels, 7 FRS channels, and 8 GMRS channels. The frequency ranges include:

• Channels 1-7 (FRS/GMRS): 462.5625 MHz through 462.7125 MHz
• Channels 8-14 (FRS): 467.5625 MHz through 467.7125 MHz
• Channels 15-22 (GMRS): 462.5500 MHz through 462.7250 MHz

Privacy Codes: The radio features 121 privacy codes on each of the 22 channels, giving you 2,662 "sub channels" on which to communicate. Use one of these privacy codes to reduce interference from other users on the same channel. If you are using a privacy code, both radios must be tuned to the same channel and privacy code to communicate. Each channel will remember the last privacy code you selected.

Battery: The rechargeable Ni-MH battery capacity is 700 mAh at 6 volts DC. It can be recharged by the included AC adapter or the hand crank.

Headphones: On the back of the radio is a 3.5mm (1/8") headphone jack. The FR1000's tuner is monaural, but sound is output to both the left and right headphones.

Cell Phone Charger: There is a phone charger output is on the back of the radio. Phone specific adapters are available directly from etón. You can also charge your cell phone using the hand crank.