Cat. No. 19-902 owner’s manual 10-channel please read before using this equipment. Prs-102 uhf personal radio service transceiver 19-902.Fm page 1 tuesday, august 3, 1999 2:03 pm.
2 this symbol is intended to alert you to the pres- ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of suffi- cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case. This symbol is intended to inform you that im- portant operating an...
3 features your radioshack prs-102 10-channel personal radio service transceiver is a portable, two-way gmrs (general mobile radio service) transceiver that you can carry almost anywhere. The transceiver is compact and light, making it an ideal choice for your personal needs. Your transceiver has th...
4 rugged design — built to stand up to daily use in a wide range of environments. Battery low and transmit indicator — shows the battery pack’s condition and lights when you transmit. Supplied battery charger — conveniently recharg- es your transceiver’s supplied battery pack up to sev- eral hundred...
5 contents fcc regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 fcc license required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 fcc rules part 95, subpart a . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 installing and removing the batter...
6 fcc regulations fcc license required before you operate the transceiver, you must obtain your license. It is illegal to transmit without the appro- priate license, which you can get by submitting a com- pleted federal communications commission (fcc) form 574. You can get the latest fcc forms and i...
7 fcc rules part 95, subpart a you must be familiar with part 95, subpart a of fcc rules and regulations before you operate your trans- ceiver. The operation instructions in this manual con- form to part 95, but do not cover all items in part 95. In part, part 95, subpart a, states that: • you must ...
8 • you must not transmit program material of any kind used in connection with commercial broad- casting. • you must not provide a service that is normally handled by telephone or telegraph unless such broadcasts involve the safety of life or property or in emergencies such as an earthquake, hurri- ...
9 your transceiver might cause tv or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your transceiver is causing the interference, turn off your transceiver. If the interference goes away, your transceiver is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by: • moving your...
10 preparation before you use the transceiver, you must be properly licensed by the fcc. If you already have a gmrs li- cense, you can immediately use the transceiver. Installing and removing the battery pack caution: do not remove the plastic wrap from the battery pack. Doing so can permanently dam...
11 3. With the battery label facing up, align the battery pack and radio’s battery contacts. Apply slight pressure to the bottom of the battery pack and press it into the compartment, as shown. 4. Slide the battery cover back into place and lock it with the latches. To remove the battery pack, unloc...
12 charging the battery pack you must charge the battery pack with the supplied battery charger or with an optional charger (see “op- tional accessories” on page 24) before you use the tranciever for the first time and whenever the battery becomes low. Follow these steps to charge the battery pack u...
13 cautions: • do not operate the transceiver while you charge the battery pack. Using the battery charger mutes the transceiver’s speaker. • to ensure a full charge, do not charge the bat- tery pack in an area where the temperature is above 95°f. To prevent permanent battery power loss, do not char...
14 checking the battery power 1. Rotate vol•off clockwise to turn on the trans- ceiver. 2. Press the push-to-talk button on the left side of the transceiver. If the indicator next to the antenna lights red, there is sufficient battery power for transmission. If the indicator does not light, you need...
15 attaching and removing the belt clip to attach the belt clip, align it with the rails on the back of the transceiver and slide the clip down until it snaps into place. To remove the belt clip, lift the release tab away from the radio. While holding the tab, slide the belt clip up off the mounting...
16 connecting audio accessories you can order a wide variety of audio accessories for your transceiver from your local radioshack store. See “optional accessories” on page 24. Follow these steps to connect an audio accessory. 1. Turn off the transceiver. 2. Lift the protective cover away from the ac...
17 operation 1. Turn vol•off clockwise to turn on the trans- ceiver, then rotate the channel knob to select the desired channel. 2. Press the transceiver’s monitor button, below the push-to-talk button. While you hold the mon- itor button, adjust the volume to a comfortable level. 3. To transmit, pr...
18 operational hints your transceiver’s range varies depending on factors such as position, terrain, and battery condition. Range can best be described as line of sight . The fewer obstructions you have between two tranceivers, the better range you can expect. Buildings absorb transmitted signals an...
19 ctcss option why use ctcss? Ctcss (continuous tone-coded squelch system) is available as an optional add-on to your transceiver. When ctcss is turned on, the transceiver transmits a selected tone with your transmission. This tone is too low for you to hear, but other transceivers can de- tect it....
20 setting the ctcss tone notes: • if you are a part of a talk group, be sure all of the radios in the talk group use the same tone. • you must install the ctcss option before you can set the ctcss tone. 1. Turn off the radio. 2. Unlock the battery compartment cover latch on each side. (the orange t...
21 4. Select any one ctcss code found in the table on pages 22 and 23, then find the correspond- ing switch positions in the tables. 5. With a pointed instrument, such as a pin, place the dip switches in the positions that match the desired tone. For example: note: setting switch 8 to the down posit...
22 ctcss code freq (hz) switch position (u=up, d=down) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 xz 67.0 d d d d d d u u xa 71.9 u d d d d d u u wa 74.4 d d d d d u u u xb 77.0 u u d d d d u u wb 79.7 d d d d u d u u yz 82.5 u d d d d u u u ya 85.4 d d d d u u u u yb 88.5 u u d d d u u u zz 91.5 d d d u d d u u za 94.8 u d d...
23 4z 136.5 u d d u u u u u 4a 141.3 u u d u u u u u 4b 146.2 u d u d d d u u 5z 151.4 u u u d d d u u 5a 156.7 u d u d d u u u 5b 162.2 u u u d d u u u 6z 167.9 u d u d u d u u 6a 173.8 u u u d u d u u 6b 179.9 u d u d u u u u 7z 186.2 u u u d u u u u 7a 192.8 u d u u d d u u m1 203.5 u u u u d d u...
24 optional accessories radioshack cat. No. Description 19-351 remote speaker microphone these items are available by special order from your local radioshack store: 19-352 earpiece w/microphone 19-353 external vox adapter 19-354 earbud 19-355 headset w/swivel boom microphone 19-356 earbud w/clip mi...
25 troubleshooting if you have a problem operating your transceiver, first review this manual and be sure that you understand and have followed all instructions. If you still have problems, review the following troubleshooting guide. If the radio still does not work properly after you follow the tro...
26 battery pack does not charge or last long enough. • battery pack incorrectly charged. • battery pack not fully charged. • heavy usage. • if you use an optional charger, be sure the battery pack is correctly positioned. If you use the supplied battery charger, be sure the charger’s indicator turns...
27 other users do not hear your trans- missions or you do not hear other transmis- sions. • transceivers are on different frequencies. • ctcss set- tings are differ- ent. • transceivers with and with- out the ctcss option are being used. • have all transceiv- ers set to the same frequency. • if you ...
28 limited talk range. • you are using the transceiver in a basement, steel structure, concrete build- ing, vehicle, or heavy foliage. • the radio is located low or very close to your body, as in a pocket or on a belt. • battery pack power is low. • move to a different location. For the best range, ...
29 maintenance your radioshack prs-102 uhf 10-channel person- al radio service transceiver is an example of supe- rior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the transceiver so you can use it for years. Keep the transceiver dry. If it gets wet, im- mediately wipe ...
30 wipe the transceiver with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning sol- vents, or strong detergents to clean the transceiver. Use of chemicals or deter- gents could damage the plastic case, and leak into the transceiver. Modifying or tampering with th...
31 specifications general channels ............................................................. 10 size ........................................ 6 7 / 8 × 2 9 / 16 × 1 3 / 8 inches weight (with battery pack) .................... 11.5 ounces power ............ Nickel cadmium battery pack (7.5v) aver...
Radioshack a division of tandy corporation fort worth, texas 76102 6880904z78-o 5/96 printed in the usa radioshack limited warranty this product is warranted against defects for 1 year from date of purchase from radioshack company-owned stores and authorized radioshack franchisees and dealers. Withi...
