User manual UNIDEN GMR855-2CK REFERENCE GUIDE

[. . . ] UT917ZH_GMR855-2/2CK_rev0206 2/6/04 4:18 PM Page 1 GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK · Power Boost Button for Maximum Range · 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels · Up to 8 Mile Range* · 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts · Backlit LCD Display · Battery Recharge Circuit · Roger Beep · Key Beep on/off · · · · · · Battery Level Meter Channel Monitor Channel Scan Keypad Lock Belt Clip NiMH Battery Pack and Charger (GMR855-2CK only) Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK (General Mobile Radio Service) radios. These products are lightweight, palm-sized radios. Use them at sporting events to stay in contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communication. These compact, state-of-theart devices are equipped with many features. BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW BATTERY ALERT This unit has a battery level meter on the display to indicate the status of the batteries. [. . . ] The radio returns to the "Normal" mode. Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming your selection by pressing the sel/ key, the key Lock setting will be set to OFF. To Unlock the keypad: 1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the unit OFF. 2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn the unit ON. Channel Scan Feature Your GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK radio has a channel Scan feature that allows you to easily Scan all 22 channels. When an active channel is detected, the unit will pause on that channel until the channel is clear. Then after a 2 second delay, the unit will continue scanning. Pressing the PTT or Power boost button while the Scan is paused on a channel will allow you to transmit on that channel. To turn ON channel scanning: Press and hold either the ch/scan L or M key until the scan icon is displayed. The channel number on the display will change as the radio rapidly cycles through the channels. * Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions. FCC GMRS LICENSE The GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK radio operates on the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communication Commission license to operate. For licensing information and application forms, visit the FCC online at: www. fcc. gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at 1-800-418-3676. If you have any questions you can contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322. GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK RADIO INSTALL THE BATTERIES Your GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK radio uses 4 AAA alkaline batteries or NiMH battery pack (included in GMR855-2CK only). If alkaline batteries are used, we recommend using high quality alkaline batteries. To install the 4 AAA alkaline batteries or Ni-MH battery: 1) Make sure your radio is OFF. 2) Remove the battery compartment door by pressing up the tab at the bottom of the compartment door allowing the door to be removed. 3) Install 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included) into the battery compartment. Be certain to follow the + and ­ symbols in the compartment. If you use Ni-MH battery, install the battey making the label faced up. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating. 4) Replace the battery compartment door. USING THE RADIO In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to operate the unit. Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume 1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the unit ON, and increase the speaker volume by pressing the volume L key. To decrease the volume, press the volume M key. [. . . ] Hazardous Environments: Do not operate the radio in hazardous environments. Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps. Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with blasting operations and may cause an explosion. Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission when in a blasting area or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio. " Construction crews often use remote control RF devices to set off explosives. [. . . ]