User manual AUDIOVOX GMRS1200CH Owners Manual

[. . . ] General Service General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model: GMRS-1200CH Owner's Owner's Manual Manual EMG EMG HI CTCLOID CTC ID OUT OF OUT OF RANGE RANGE MODE SCAN EMG Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 Released: 2-1-02. Revision A: 8-22-02--Added GMRS channels 15-22 and complied with changes dated 2-4-02. 128-6283A 1 of 24 CAUTIONS 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 AUDIOVOX CHARGER, 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. [. . . ] When receiving a call, the signal strength meter appears to indicate incoming received signal strength and the Monitor section of the Transmit/Monitor LED (16) lights green. - Press and hold the PTT button (4) to transmit, then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly. The Transmit section of the Transmit/Monitor LED (16) lights red. - Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same. - The CTC icon will be displayed on the LCD panel if the CTCSS tone frequency function is enabled. Channel Selection In order to communicate with other GMRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency. The GMRS-1200CH 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 (8-14) has been selected, the HI or LO indicator will not be displayed on the LCD panel; otherwise, for channels 1-7 (GMRS/FRS) and 15-22 (GMRS only), the HI or LO indicator will be displayed. This will only allow you to ignore all traffic on a given channel not using the same subcode. 12 128-6283A 12 of 24 Transmit Power Selection Mode This feature permits selection of the transmitting power level to high or low. (FRS channels 1-7 operate on low power. ) Using low power, the unit will have a lower transmit range, but battery life will be increased. NOTE: You will find that for the majority of your needs, the low-power setting will provide adequate communications on all channels; there should seldom be any need to use high power, except in situations where you need absolute maximum range. Using low power will greatly extend battery life. We suggest you experiment with switching between low and high power. However, we do recommend that you not change this setting unless it proves to be necessary in your particular situation. To access the transmitter power selection function: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button three times until the Po HI or Lo indication appears with a flashing HI or LO indication on the display. - Press the Up or Down button to toggle between the High and Low selections. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection. VOX Selection Mode This option enables you to have hands-free conversation. Your voice or nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button. To set radio for VOX operation: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button 4 times until the VOX icon flashes on the display. - Press the Up or Down button to select VOX On (if oF appears flashing) and the 1-5 VOX level sensitivity. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm the VOX selection. 13 128-6283A 13 of 24 - The VOX icon will appear steady on the LCD display. [. . . ] · Do not use this device or change its batteries in potentially explosive atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in an explosion. · Turn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use of radios or cellular telephones. Facilities such as hospitals may use equipment that is sensitive to RF energy. 18 128-6283A 18 of 24 · Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so. · Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle's air-bag. [. . . ]