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. If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset accessory, use only the Audiovox supplied carry clip for this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting. Use only the supplied antenna. Do not use your transceiver with a damaged antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. Performance: Your transceiver will only achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with other transceivers across open and flat areas or between elevated points. Normally occurring environmental factors such as buildings, trees, terrain and weather, or interference from other radio or electrical equipment, may have adverse effects on the transceiver's effective range. These are not indicative of a fault condition. Avoid placing the GMRS200 radio transceiver for prolonged periods of time in direct sunlight or temperatures below -4°F(-20°C) or above 140°F (60°C). Place the rubber cover on jacks when not in use. 3 128-xxxx 3 of 28 WARNINGS: Battery Care Never attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries, as batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage to the product. If rechargeable batteries are used, such as Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), use only Audiovoxapproved rechargeable batteries. Use of the optional Audiovox charger with other brands of batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with different brands. Refer to the Manufacturer's instructions for charging other brands of batteries. Battery Disposal In general, if handled improperly, batteries pose a risk of fire or burns. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of the batteries in fire or water. Dispose of the batteries in a environmentally safe manner and recycle whenever possible. FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer, may cause a violation of the technical regulations of Part 15 of FCC Rules. GMRS LICENSE: USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE. AN INDIVIDUAL 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATAIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT, IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A GMRS SYSTEM LICENSE. YOU WILL NEED TWO FORMS FROM THE FCC: FCC FORM 159, AND FCC FORM 605 (MAIN FORM AND SCHEDULE F). YOU CAN FIND THE FORMS ONLINE AT: HTTP://WWW.FCC.GOV/FORMPAGE.HTML, OR CALL 1-800-418-3676. 4 128-xxxx 4 of 28 Model GMRS200 (FCC License Required) 6 5 4 PTTM- 8 11 12 9 10 3 (REF) 3 2 1 13 7 1 (REF) 14 Battery Cover Keylock/Monitor (M) Button Detachable Carry Clip Push-To-Talk (PTT) and Function Confirmation Button 5. Antenna 6. External Speaker (SP)/ Microphone (MIC)/CHG Jack 7. Built-in Speaker 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/Volume Button 11. Down Channel/Volume Button 12. MODE/Weather Button 13. Power On/Off and SCAN Button 14. Battery Charging Contacts 128-xxxx 5 of 28 Model GMRS200 DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 7 1. Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off. 2. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This function disables keys such as channel up/down, SCAN and MODE. 3. Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor (M) button is pressed and the channel monitor function is activated. 4. Signal Strength Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is being transmitted. The icon consists of five bars to indicate transmit signal power level. 5. HI/LO Indicators: Power level indicator appears when the transmit power is set to desired output power on the GMRS channels. 6. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use. 7. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel (and tone code, if present) every .5 second to search for a valid signal. 8. RogerBeep Tone On/Off Indicator: This icon appears when the Roger Beep tone is on, and disappears when tone is not in use. 9. Battery Level Indicator: Icon indicates the battery charge level. 10.Signal Receive Indicator: BUSY icon appears when a signal is being received. 11. Weather Mode Indicator: Icon will be on steady when in the weather band mode. When in the GMRS/FRS mode, the icon will blink when the alert is active 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 HI LO BUSY 128-xxxx 6 of 28 12.Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for each main channel from 01-38. 13.Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Indicator appears when dual watch mode is active. 14.Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands free conversation. The indicator appears when the VOX mode is activated. Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. Radio (4) Owner's Manual (1) Rechargeable Batteries (4) Boom Microphone/Headset Leather Carrying Case GMRS200 128-XXXX NiMH, 1.2V, 900mAh, GMRSBHST4 GMRS1502LC Optional Accessories Powering the transceiver: Your GMRS200 radio transceiver operates on four rechargeable batteries. Only approved rechargeable batteries can be recharged in the GMRS4WM wall mount charger. This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS200. Battery charging time is typically 10-12 hours. Use of other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recommended as battery charging time will vary. Do not mix old and new, or batteries of differing manufacture, since the charging will be uneven and will result in decreased battery life. If necessary, four AAA alkaline batteries can be used to power the GMRS200, but note that these type batteries can not be recharged and damage to the charger or the batteries may result if the units are placed in the GMRS4WM wall mount charger with the alkaline batteries installed. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE ALKALINE BATTERIES IN THE GMRS200. DO NOT PLACE GMRS200 TRANSCEIVERS IN THE CHARGING STAND IF THERE ARE ALKALINE BATTERIES INSTALLED. 7 128-XXXX 7 of 24 Installing the batteries: Battery installation is made more convenient when the carry clip is either rotated left or right to the horizontal position, or is removed. Simply rotate the clip in either direction to the horizontal position. Be careful not to use excessive force. To remove the clip, press down on the spring release tab and pull the clip straight out from the radio body. Next, press down with the thumb at the embossed arrow, slide the battery cover down and lift it away from the compartment. Insert four AAA batteries (alternate positive ends (+) toward the top of the transceiver, starting left-to-right. CLIP SPRING RELEASE TAB CARRY CLIP COVER ARROW + + POSITIVE TERMINALS + BATTERY COVER + 1. Using thumb, press down on battery cover at arrow and slide cover down. 2. Then lift cover at bottom to open. Remove cover. 3. Insert four AAA batteries (positive (+) end toward the top begining at left side and alternating positive terminals as shown). 8 128-XXXX 8 of 24 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS200: 1. Do not mix old and new batteries. 2. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries. 3. If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Old or leaking batteries can cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty. MIC/CHG/ SPK JACK GMRS200 NOTE: Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH,900mA,1.2V) can be recharged in the radio transceiver. 9 128-xxxx 9 of 24 GMRS200 OPERATIONAL MODES WEATHER BAND CHANNEL SELECT WEATHER Alert SELECT GMRS/FRS BAND CHANNEL SELECT CTCSS SELECT POWER SELECT VOX LEVEL SELECT DUAL WATCH BUTTON BEEP ROGER BEEP CALL SELECT (GMRS Channels Only) NOTE: 1. To switch between GMRS/FRS and Weather Band modes, press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds. Refer to the appropriate section of this manual for detailed operating instructions for each mode. Controls: Power On-Off/SCAN Button (13) Press and hold the PWR on/off button for at least 2 seconds. You will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on. To turn the unit off, press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds. Press this Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan mode. 10 128-xxxx 10 of 28 Adjusting the Volume (11, 10) With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/Volume button ( ) to increase volume and the Down Channel/Volume button ( ) to decrease volume. The display will indicate the current volume level between 1 and 7 by the small number in the icon ( UL 5 ). Monitor/Keylock Button (2) This button is used to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button longer icon will apppear on the display and you will than 2 seconds; the hear static if frequency is clear. Do not transmit if you hear conversation. Hold down the Monitor Button again longer than 2 seconds and the icon will disapppear from the display. The monitor function will temporarily bypass the squelch setting and play all signals on a given channel. This feature is useful when communicating with other parties at extreme range. By pressing the monitor button momentarily, the keylock icon ( ) will appear to confirm the functions MODE, SCAN and channel up/down button s have been disabled. Push To Talk (PTT) Button (4) Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver that is set to the same channel and privacy code setting as yours. Hold the transceiver approximately 1 to 2 inches from your face as you speak into the built in microphone (9). 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. The Transmit Signal Level indicator ( ) will display the relative strength of the transmitted signal. When receiving an incoming signal, the BUSY icon will appear in the upper right quadrant of the display. 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. 11 128-xxxx 11 of 28 Up Channel/Volume Button (10) In the standby mode, pressing this button will increase 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 decrease the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit's settings. Mode Button (12) This button is used to select the various feature settings in the GMRS/FRS or Weather band modes. Holding the MODE button longer than 2 seconds will toggle between the GMRS/FRS and Weather band modes. External Microphone (MIC)/Speaker (SPK)/(CHG) Jack (6) This jack accepts an Audiovox Earbud/microphone connector, or the Charging Adapter connector. For equipment and accessories, refer to Page 7 and/or visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com Operating Modes and Features GMRS Operation: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the ( ) button for more than 2 second 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. When receiving a call, the BUSY icon appears to indicate the incoming signal. - Press and hold the PTT button (4) to transmit, then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly. The Transmit Signal Level indicator ( ) will display the relative strength of the transmitted signal. 12 128-xxxx 12 of 28 - Release PTT Button (4) to receive. - 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. The GMRS200 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 ...