User manual AUDIOVOX GMRS200

[. . . ] General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model: GMRS200 Owner's Manual Released: 3- 03 - 2005 128-XXXX 1 of 24 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 2 128-xxxx 2 of 28 CAUTION SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the PTT button is pushed (or the VOX mode is enabled) 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 RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices. Important: To maintain compliance with the FCC' s RF exposure guidelines hold the transmitter at least 1 inch (2. 5 centimeters) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away. [. . . ] - Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same. - The CTCSS small segment display will appear next to the main frequency channel on the display 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. NOTE: To communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, they must be switched to the same channel and CTCSS subcode. To communicate with other GMRS/FRS units that do not have subcodes, switch your unit to the same channel with the subcode set to oF. The CTCSS subcodes do not prevent others from hearing your transmission. This will only allow you to ignore all traffic on a given channel not using the same subcode. Transmit Power Selection Mode This feature permits selection of the transmitting power level to high or low. When operating on FRS only channels (8-15), no power selection is possible or is displayed. Using low power, the unit will have a lower transmit range, but battery life will be increased. To access the transmitter power selection function: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode (shared channels 1-7 or GMRS only channel (15-22) selected), press the MODE Button three times until the power HI or Lo indication appears with a flashing Po 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. 14 128-xxxx 14 of 28 VOX and Sensitivity Level Selection This selection enables you to set the VOX function and its sensitivity level to compensate for ambient noise in your immediate area. A VOX sensitivity of 3 is the most sensitive, and should be used in a relatively quiet surrounding. A VOX sensitivity of 1 is the least sensitive and should be used in a noisy surrounding. To set the VOX sensitivity level: - Press the MODE button 4 times (3 times for FRS) until the VO icon appears on the display accompanied by the flashing VOX icon and the numeral 1, 2 or 3 and off. - Press the Up or Down button to select the 1-3 VOX level sensitivity. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm the VOX selection. - The VOX icon will disappear from the display unless VOX mode is enabled(off). Dual Watch Mode This feature allows you to monitor two channels at the same time. While in dual watch mode, the unit will continuously monitor both the primary and dual watch channel. Received signals will be played for 5 seconds, then the unit will resume scanning the two channels. Pressing the PTT button during a received transmission will set the unit to transmit on the same channel. Pressing the PTT button when no signal is received will set the unit to transmit on the primary channel. To set the Dual Watch Mode: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button 5 times (4 times for FRS); DW appears flashing on the display. [. . . ] If the air-bag deploys, it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury. 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 pressed 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 21 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. 128-xxxx 21 of 28 Technical Specifications: General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS Radios) Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Channel Spacing Privacy Codes Weather Band (7 Channels) Canadian Maritime (3 Channels) Dimensions (W x H x D) (Without Antenna) Power Supply Power Source Operating Time: (Transmit: Receive: Standby (5:5:90 Ratio) (Based on alkaline batteries) Refer to frequency chart on next page Refer to frequency chart on next page Refer to frequency chart on next page 12. 5 kHz 38 for each main channel 162. 4000 - 162. 5500MHz 161. 6500, 161. 7750, 163. 2750MHz 2. 25"W x 3. 68"H x 1. 125"D 56. 0 mm x 93. 7 mm x 28. 5 mm Ni-MH rechargeable, AAA (4), 4. 8VDC, 900 mAh 18 Hours Low Power 11 Hours High Power Receiver Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power Modulation Distortion > -119 dBm > 0. 3 Watt maximum (8 Ohm ) < 5% (1 kHz 70%) 2. 0 Watts maximum (High Power) 0. 5 Watt maximum (Low Power) <+/- 2. 5 kHz < 5% (1 kHz 70%) 22 Transmitter RF Output Power Maximum Deviation Modulation Distortion 128-xxxx 22 of 28 This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United States of America. Use in other countries may be prohibited or restricted by local regulation. [. . . ]