User manual AUDIOVOX GMRS100

[. . . ] General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model: GMRS100 Owner's Manual HI LO MODE Released: 3-10-03 128-XXXX 1 of 24 CAUTION NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BATTERIES, AS BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. WHEN RECHARGING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NiMH) BATTERIES WITH THE SUPPLIED AUDIOVOX CHARGER AND WALL ADAPTER, USE ONLY AUDIOVOX-APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. USE OF THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITH OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES IS NOT RECOMMENDED, AS BATTERY CHARGING TIMES WILL VARY WITH DIFFERENT BRANDS. REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGING OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES. [. . . ] Pressing the button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel. The transmit icon ( ) will be displayed for 3 seconds and then disappear. 9 128-xxxx 9 of 24 Up Channel/Volume Button (10) In the standby mode, pressing this button will increment the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit's settings. Down Channel/Volume Button (11) In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrement the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit's settings. MODE Button (12) This button is used to select various feature settings in the GMRS and FRS modes. External Speaker (SPK)/ Microphone (MIC)/CHG Jack (6) This jack accepts both the optional Audiovox headset/microphone connector. For additional equipment and accessories for the GMRS100, visit the Audiovox web site at www. audiovox. com <http://www. audiovox. com/> Scan Button (13) With the unit in standby mode, press the Power On/Off Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan function; SCAN will appear on the display. 10 128-xxxx 10 of 24 Operating Modes and Features GRMS/FRS Operation: - Press and hold the Power On/Off button for 2 seconds to turn on power. - Press the MODE button so the Channel number flashes. - Select the desired channel with the Up (10) and Down (11) Buttons. When receiving a call, the icon appears to indicate an incoming call. - Press and hold the PTT button (4) to transmit, then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly. The Transmit icon ( ) appears on the display while the button is pressed. - Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same. - The CTCSS subcode (01-38) will be displayed on the LCD panel if the CTCSS tone frequency function is enabled (not oF). Channel Selection In order to communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, both the transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency. The GMRS100 has 22 channels (frequencies) indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel. Channels 1 through 7 are the shared GMRS/FRS channels. Channels 8-14 are FRS only channels, while channels 15-22 are assigned GMRS only channels. If an FRS only channel (814) has been selected, the HI or LO icon will not be displayed on the LCD panel; otherwise, for channels 1-7 (GMRS/FRS) and 15-22 (GMRS only) the HI or LO icon will be displayed. Communication with Audiovox GMRS/ FRS and compatible units is possible on these 22 channels. Before transmitting on the selected channel, press the Monitor (M) Button (2) to check the activity on that channel. If there is activity on the selected channel, change to another channel that is clear. 11 128-xxxx 11 of 24 To change the channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button (12) once the channel number flashes. [. . . ] · Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle's air-bag. If the air-bag deploys, it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury. 17 128-xxxx 17 of 24 Troubleshooting Problem No transmission while pressing the PTT Button Possible cause Weak batteries Incorrect battery polarity Correction Charge or replace batteries Install the batteries following the directions in paragraph Installing the Batteries. Charge or replace batteries Adjust the transceiver's settings to match those settings of the target transceiver Increase volume level Release PTT Button Change to a different channel Avoid operating in or near large buildings or vehicles Charge or replace batteries Weak or no signal received Weak batteries Channel and privacy code not set the same as target transceiver Volume level too low PTT Button inadvertently depressed Excessive radio interference on a particular channel Obstruction of radio signal Unit beeps, but will not function when turned on Reception of unwanted signals Batteries extremely discharged CTCSS privacy mode not on Interference from electronic devices such as computers or TVs Turn on the CTCSS privacy mode and set code number to match the setting of the target transceiver. Turn the devices off or move farther away from them. 18 128-xxxx 18 of 24 General echnical Specifica ications: Tec hnical Specif ica tions: Frequency Range: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. [. . . ]