User manual AUDIOVOX GMRS80002CH Owners Manual

[. . . ] General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS8000-2CH Owner's Manual HI LO BUSY S/VOX MODE WB Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 128-7031 1 of 28 Released: 1-30-04 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 2 128-7031 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. [. . . ] (This filters out unwanted transmissions without the same coded squelch tone). There are 38 CTCSS Sub-channels for each main channel. A different subcode may be selected for each of the 22 channels. To change the CTCSS Sub-channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button twice; a flashing oF or sub-channel number is displayed. If oF is displayed, press the Up or Down button to enable the CTCSS mode. - Then press the Up or Down button to select the desired sub-channel for use (01-38). - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection. The CTCSS mode can be turned off by selecting the oF icon as the setting. 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. 14 128-7031 14 of 28 VOX Sensitivity Level Selection This selection enables you to set the 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. - Press the Up or Down button to select the 1-3 VOX level sensitivity. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm the VOX selection. [. . . ] · 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. 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. 128-7031 21 of 28 Tec hnical Specif ica tions: echnical Specifica ications: 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 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. 40 in x 4. 02 in x 1. 14 in 61. 0 mm x 102 mm x 29 mm Alkaline Batteries, AAA (5), 7. 5 VDC Ni-MH rechargeable, AAA (5), 6. 0 VDC, 650 mAh 30 Hours Low Power 10 Hours High Power Operating Time: (Transmit: Receive: Standby (5:5:90 Ratio) (Based on alkaline batteries) Receiver Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power Modulation Distortion >-119 dBm > 0. 3 Watt maximum (8 Ohm ) < 5% (1 kHz 70%) 2. 7 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 128-7031 22 of 28 This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United States of America. 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