User manual AUDIOVOX GMRS862CH Owners Manual

[. . . ] General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS862CH Twin Pack Owner's Manual HI LO MODE VOX S Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 Released: 12-23-05 128-7626 1 of 28 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 2 128-7626 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. [. . . ] After you have finished speaking, release the PTT Button to allow reception of incoming signals. It is not possible to transmit and receive at the same time. Whenever the button is pressed, the transmit signal icon ( ) will appear in the upper left corner of the display. Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode. When receiving an incoming signal, the icon will appear. 11 128-7626 11 of 28 The PTT Button can also be used as a two-way call ringer. Pressing the button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel. The transmit ) will be displayed for 3 seconds and then disappear. icon ( 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/VOX Button (12) This button is used to select various feature settings in the GMRS and FRS modes. When pressed and held for 3 seconds, the VOX mode is entered and the VOX icon appears on the display. External Speaker (SPK)/ Microphone (MIC)/CHG Jack (6) This jack accepts both the supplied Audiovox boom microphone/headset connector and the wall charging adapter. For equipment and accessories for the GMRS862CH, refer to page 7 and/or visit the Audiovox web site at 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. 12 128-7626 12 of 28 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. (This filters out unwanted transmissions from the same main channel). Since 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. - Press the Up or Down button to select the desired sub-channel for use (01-38 ). [. . . ] · 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. 19 128-7626 19 of 28 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. 20 128-7626 20 of 28 echnical Specifica ications: Tec hnical Specif ica tions: General Frequency Range: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. [. . . ]