This is a confusing website. But my problem is with a pair of Uniden FRS 420 two way radios. Have replaced batteries, gone through manual, have every option set properly but still have no reasonable volume

http://www.uniden.com/two-way-radios/frs1400g/invt/frs1400g


Under the "Owners Manual" tab. English only though.

• Pair of GMRS/FRS 2-way radios for person-to-person communication while hiking, skiing, and more
• 22 channels (8 GMRS and 14 FRS); wireless range of up to 2 miles
• Auto squelch function shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise at range limit
• Single call alert tone; automatic power save circuit extends battery life; includes 2 belt clips
• Each radio runs for up to 48 hours on 3 AAA batteries (not included); 1-year warranty

at what distance?

• This radio is a standard FRS handheld. Unfortunately these antennas are not replaceable nor do they make them in an aftermarket aspect. If the antenna is no longer working or broke then the radio[s] need to be replaced. No way around it, sorry,.

• Hope this helps.

Hello,
In short channels 1-7 and channels 15-22 are GMRS channels are not supposed to be operated by anyone that does not have a GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) license issued by the FCC. They automatically run on high power. Channels 8-14 are FRS (Family radio Service) and can be used by anyone and are set to run on Low Power. The power is not adjustable with this radio. So now for the manual. Uniden made this radio for Radio Shack. So this manual is for the same radio only with the actual Uniden name. Same exact physical radio same exact manual. http://www.uniden.com/pdf/GMR1038-2om.pdf
Regards, Tony

See the instructions beginning on page 4 of this manual.

Radio Shack in Vancouver:
http://www.radioshack.com/storeLocator3/index.jsp?clickid=rsk_header_storeLocator

Battery at Radio Shack:
http://www.radioshack.com/pwr/product-reviews/Phones-Radio-Communications/Walkie-talkie-GMRS-FRS-radios/RadioShack/p/2184612-GMRS-FRS-2-Way-Radio-2-Pack-with-up-to-10-Mile-Range.html

ULTRALAST UNIDEN FRS RADIO BATTERY
RECHARGEABLE 4.8V 700 MAH NIMH
[ULBP-38]

$8.97

Available from Thomas Distributing

http://www.thomasdistributing.com/shop/ultralast-uniden-frs-radio-batterybrrechargeable-48v-700-mah-nimh-p-1654.html?SP_id=&osCsid=a98rm8a91donrsllit8gi3gna7

I'm still looking for the manual (?).. it's more of a pamplet as I recall.

The battery charger is...
AC/DC Adapter Model 0750200DF
Specs are:

120 V AC 60 Hz to 7.5 /v 200ma

If you can't find the right adapter, you can probably get one of the universal adapters that will work.

I also recommend that you replace the batteries with "Brand New Original Pair Battery For FreeWalker RD-810, RD-820, RD-008, RD-820 Features
***Brand New Original Pair Battery For FreeWalker RD-810, RD-820, RD-008, RD-820***
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Crafted with latest Lithium-Ion technology, it is intended to delivers long lasting talk times.
This Li-Ion based battery provides power in a thin, short and light package, fits the compatible
Walkie-Talkie model perfectly. It has power capacity of 600mAh, which allow you constantly talking
for 3 hours. standby time up to 3 days. It is absolutely an ideal choice that you won't be sorry
for getting."

Much more talk time than the original batteries.