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KEY LOCK

SCAN CHANNELS

VOICE-ACTIVATED

TRANSMISSION

CHANNEL

BATTERY LIFE

INDICATOR

VOLUME

SUBCODE

RECEIVE/

TRANSMIT

INDICATOR

BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS THE LCD SCREEN

BATTERY INSTALLATION

The Handheld 2-Way Radio is designed to

incorporate both standard alkaline batteries

and the GE/Sanyo Rechargeable Battery Pack

(GES-NCF FR). This battery pack can be

purchased separately.

1. Remove the belt clip by pushing up on it while

pulling on the battery clip tab.

2. Remove the battery cover by sliding it down.

If using standard

alkaline batteries:

3. Insert 4 "AAA"

alkaline batteries

with the polarities

as shown.

4. Replace the battery

cover and belt clip.

If using the GE/Sanyo

Rechargeable Battery

Pack :(GES-NCF FR)

3. Insert the rechargeable battery

pack making sure that the metal

contacts are facing out (toward the battery cover).

4. Replace the battery cover and belt clip.

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THAT YOU USE ONLY

THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK THAT IS

SPECIFIED ABOVE (GES-NCF FR). USING

ANOTHER MAY NOT WORK AS THE UNIT IS

DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR IT.

If using the special rechargeable battery

pack, you can purchase the GE Wireless

Intercom (GE5811-WCOM), which

is equipped with two convenient

charging cradles. You can have

multiple handheld units and

intercoms to complete your

family communications

needs. The units will all

communicate with each

other as long as they are set to the same channel

and subcode (see andSETTING THE CHANNEL

SETTING THE SUBCODE for more information).

CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE

ALKALINE BATTERIES. KEEP THE HANDHELD

UNITS OUT OF THE CHARGING CRADLES WHEN

USING STANDARD BATTERIES.

IMPORTANT: Remove batteries before storing

the Handheld 2-Way Radio for extended periods.

Batteries corrode over time and may cause

permanent damage to the unit. Different types

of batteries or new and used batteries should

not be mixed. Exhausted batteries should be

removed from the unit and disposed of properly.

TURNING THE RADIO ON AND OFF

1. , press and hold theTo turn the radio on POWER

button. The radio will emit a short tone and the

LCD screen will display "FRS" followed by the

current channel.

2. , press and hold theTo turn the radio off POWER

button for at least two seconds. The radio will

emit a short tone and the LCD screen will go blank.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

The speaker volume level is indicated by the number

of bars on the symbol displayed on the

top right portion of the LCD screen.

1. Press the button to increase the volume

and the button to decrease the volume.

TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING - TALKING

TO OTHERS IN YOUR GROUP

To communicate with others in your group,

all members must have their units configured

to the same channel and subcode (see SETTING

THE CHANNEL SETTING THE SUBCODEand

for more information).

When the radio is on and not transmitting, the

unit is in the standby mode. When you receive

a signal from another member in your group, the

symbol will be displayed on the LCD.

To send a signal:

1. Press and hold the button to transmit.TALK

The Transmit Indicator will light RED and the

symbol will be displayed on the LCD.

2. While holding the button, speak in a

normal

TALK

voice holding the unit approximately 6

inches away.

3. Release the TALK button when you have

finished speaking.

IMPORTANT: To ensure that part of your

communication is not cut off, allow a short pause

after pressing and before releasing the TALK

button when speaking. YOU CANNOT RECEIVE

SPEAKER

DOWN

LCD

SCREEN

INDICATOR

POWER

MONITOR

SCAN

ANTENNA

TALK

(push to

talk: PTT)

CALL

EAR/MIC

JACK

MIC

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PULL UP

ON TAB

damage. Battery contacts can be wiped with

a dry, lint-free cloth.

If the radio gets wet, turn off and remove batteries

immediately. Dry the battery compartment with

a soft cloth to minimize potential water damage.

Leave cover off the battery compartment overnight

or until completely dry. Do not use radio until

completely dry.

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency range ..............462.5625 to 467.7125 MHz

FRS channels .......................................................... 14

Channel separation ........................................... 25 kHz

Frequency deviation ............................................ 1 kHz

CTCSS subcodes ..................................................... 38

Maximum range .............................................. 2 miles*

Maximum RF output power ............................ 0.06W

Battery life ........ 45 hours (40 standby, 5 talk/receive)

using ALKALINE BATTERIES

* Functional range may be adversely affected by

one or more of the following factors: weather,

radio frequency interference, low transmitter

battery and obstructions between the

transmitter and receiver.

FCC INFORMATION

Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a

low power transmitter. When the Push-to-Talk (PTT)

button is pushed it sends out radio frequency (RF)

signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty

factor not to exceed 50 %. In August 1996, the

Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted

IMPORTANT: To maintain compliance with the FCC's

RF exposure guidelines, hold the transmitter and

antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) from your face and

speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up

and away from the face. If you wear the handset on

transmitting, take it out of the belt to ensure that the

antenna is at least 2 inches (5 cm) from your body.

Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas,

modifications, or attachments could damage the

transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received

Including interference that cause undesired operation.

WARNING: Adjustment to this unit or replacement

Of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor

Etc,) to this unit that could result in a violation of the

rules.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

the supplied belt clip for this product and when

your body while using the headset accessory, use only

RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held

wireless devices.

13 hours (11.5 standby, 1.5 talk/receive) using

SPECIAL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK

SETTINGS, OR OTHER SETTINGS WHEN THE KEY

LOCK FEATURE IS ACTIVATED.

1. To lock the unit, press and hold the MENU

button for five seconds until the symbol

appears on the LCD.

2. To unlock the unit, press and hold the MENU

button for five seconds until the symbol

disappears from the LCD.

ICON BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR

The symbol on the LCD shows the remaining

battery level. Squares inside the symbol disappear

as the battery life decreases. When the battery

level is low, the symbol will flash, indicating

that the batteries need to be changed or recharged

(see for moreBATTERY INSTALLATION

information).

CARING FOR YOUR HANDHELD RADIO

To clean the Handheld 2-Way Radio, wipe with

a soft cloth, slightly dampened with water. Do not

use cleaners or solvents on the radio as they can

harm the body and leak inside, causing permanent

that a call transmission is taking place.

2. All nearby radios operating on the same

channel and subcode will emit a page tone.

VOICE-ACTIVATED TRANSMISSION

The Handheld 2-Way Radio is equipped with a

voice-activated transmission mode (hands-free

mode). The unit will transmit voice signals (and

other loud sounds) without having to press the

TALK button.

1. Press the button repeatedly until theMENU

symbol flashes on the LCD.

2. Use the button to enable voice activated

transmission and the button to disable it.

3. Press the button to confirm the selectionTALK

and return to the standby mode.

KEY LOCK

This function prevents unintended setting changes

by locking all buttons. YOU WILLIMPORTANT:

NOT BE ABLE TO CHANGE THE CHANNEL,

SUBCODE , VOICE-ACTIVATED TRANSMISSION

on the LCD for three full seconds, indicating

channel and leave the scan mode, or press

or to continue scanning for other active

channels.

3. Press the button again to stop scanning.SCAN

MONITORING CHANNELS

By pressing the button, you are able toMONITOR

'listen' to all traffic or noise active on the current

channel, regardless of signal strength and subcode

settings. For continuous monitoring, press and

hold the button for at least three seconds.MONITOR

To deactivate continuous monitoring, press the

MONITOR button again.

CALL

The Handheld 2-Way Radio is equipped with a

call feature that allows you to alert another party.

In order for the call feature to work, all radios

must be on.

1. Press the button once. Transmit IndicatorCALL

will light RED and the TX symbol will appear

2. Press the button to communicate on thatTALK

INCOMING MESSAGES WHEN THE TALK

BUTTON IS PRESSED.

CHANNELS AND SUBCODES

The Handheld 2-Way Radio transmits and

receives voice signals on 14 selectable channels

(frequencies). In addition to the 14 channels,

the units are equipped with 38 selectable

subcodes. To speak with others in your group,

all members must have their units configured

to the same channel and subcode.

SETTING THE CHANNEL

1. Press the button repeatedly untilMENU

the current channel flashes on the LCD.

2. Use the and buttons to select

the desired channel (1-14).

3. Press the button to confirm the channelTALK

selection and return to the standby mode.

SETTING THE SUBCODE

Subcodes help filter interference and noise from

When a subcode is activated, the unit ignores

signals that are set to a different subcode. Thus,

a group can communicate on a 'noisy' channel

using the subcode feature. The feature is perfect

for areas with heavy usage (e.g. construction zones)

in which all 14 channels may be occupied.

1. Press the button repeatedly untilMENU

the current subcode flashes on the LCD.

2. Use the and buttons to select the

desired subcode (0-38). Selecting 0 disables the

subcode feature.

3. Press the button to confirm the subcodeTALK

selection and return to the standby mode.

SCANNING CHANNELS

This feature continuously scans all channels and

stops on the first active channel (observed traffic).

1. Press the button once. The symbolSCAN

appears on the LCD and the unit begins scanning

all 14 channels in order. The unit stops on the

first active channel detected.

other systems operating on the same channel.

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

HANDHELD 2-WAY RADIO

FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS

Questions? Call 1-800-GE LIGHT

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GE Home Electric Products, Inc.,

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harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

designed to provide reasonable protection against