Audiovox GMRS600SCH manual

128-7348 1 of 28 M FM s L O C K LO HI FM Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 Released: 2-28-05 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS600SCH Owner ’ s Manual[...]

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128-7348 3 of 28 CAUTION: SAFETY INFORMA TION Y our wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter . When the PTT button is pushed (or the VOX mode is en- abled) 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 Fed- eral Communications Co[...]

128-7348 4 of 28 W ARNINGS: Battery Care Never attempt to charge other brands of batteries, as batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage to the product. When recharg- ing Lithium-ion(Li-ion) batteries with the AUDIOVOX charger , use only supplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries. Use of the Audiovox charger (also supplied) with[...]

128-7348 5 of 28 1. Battery (Internally Installed) 2. Flashlight Enable Button 3. Push-T o-T alk (PTT) Button 4. Antenna 5. VOX/LOCK Button 6. MODE/FM Button 7. Built-in Microphone 8. Power On-Of f/SCAN Button 9. Wrist strap ring Model GMRS600SCH (FCC License Required) 10. White Flashlight LED 11 . External Speaker/Micro- phone/Charge Jack 12. Liqu[...]

128-7348 6 of 28 6 Model GMRS600SCH Display 1. Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for each main channel from 01-38. 2. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use. 3. Dual W atch Mode Indicator: Indicator appears when dual watch mode is active. 4. Signal Receive Indicator: Busy icon appears when a signal is being r[...]

128-7348 7 of 28 7 1 1. 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. 12. V oice Activated T ransmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands free conversation. The indicator appears when the VOX mode is activated. 13. FM Mode Indicator: Icon will be [...]

128-7348 8 of 28 Battery Charging Audiovox Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries - (Rechargeable Li-ion batteries and Charging Adapter included). Use only an Audiovox approved recharge- able battery and charging equipment when charging the battery internal to the unit. W ARNING: Do not attempt to charge the battery using another manufacturer ’ s charging[...]

128-7348 9 of 28 NOTE: T o switch between GMRS/ FRS and FM Band modes, press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds. Re- fer to the appropriate sec- tion of this manual for de- tailed operating instruc- tions for each mode. T o enter the VOX mode, momentarily press the VOX/LOCK button. Controls: LED Flashlight Enable Button (2) When the unit is on,[...]

128-7348 10 of 28 Adjusting the V olume (13, 15) With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/V olume button ( F ) to increase volume and the Down Channel/V olume button ( G ) to decrease volume. The display will indicate the current volume level between 0 to 7 bars on the right lower side of the LCD. Monitor/Display Backlight Button (14) This bu[...]

128-7348 11 of 28 call ringer . Pressing the button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel. Up Channel/V olume Button (15) In the standby mode, pressing this button increases the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button is used to adjust the unit’s set- tings. Down Channel/V olume Button (13) In the standby mode[...]

128-7348 12 of 28 Operating Modes and Features GMRS Operation: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the ( s ) button for at least 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 (1 1) But tons. When receiving a call, the icon appears to indicate the i[...]

128-7348 13 of 28 13 the HI or LO indicator will not be displayed on the LCD panel; otherwise, for channels 1-7 (GMRS/FRS) and 15-22 (GMRS only), the HI or LO indi- cator will be displayed. Communication with Audiovox FRS and compat- ible units is possible on the shared and FRS only channels. Before trans- mitting on the selected channel, press the[...]

128-7348 14 of 28 The CTCSS mode can be turned off by selecting the oF icon as the set- ting. NOTE: T o communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, they must be switched to the same channel and CTCSS subcode. T o commu- nicate 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[...]

128-7348 15 of 28 15 - Press the MODE button 4 times (3 times for FRS) until the Vo icon appears on the display accompanied by the flashing numeral 1 or 2. - Press the Up or Down button to select the 1 or 2 VOX level sensitivity . - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm the VOX selection. - The icon only appears when the VOX mode is enabled. [...]

128-7348 16 of 28 NOTE: Pressing the PTT button during dual watch mode will transmit on the primary channel and suspend dual watch operation for 5 seconds. Dual watch mode will then resume. - Momentarily press the SCAN button to exit the dual watch mode. Key T one This feature allows the transceiver to sound a confirmation tone when- ever the follo[...]

128-7348 17 of 28 17 Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides 3 user-selectable call ringer melodies to alert you to an incoming call. T o select your favorite call ringer melody: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 8 times (7 times for FRS). CA will appear on the display , together with a flashing number between 1 and 3 [...]

128-7348 18 of 28 - If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode, press the power button momentarily and the unit will return to normal op- eration; the icon will disappear from the LCD display . Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental changes to the preferred settings of the unit. The Auto Key Lock function tem[...]

128-7348 19 of 28 FM Band Operation FM station Selection This feature provides access to the FM broadcast band frequencies from 87.5MHz to 107.9MHz. T o select an FM station, the unit must be on. Press and hold the MODE button for at least 3 seconds; the FM icon will appear together with an FM frequency in the band. Momentarily press the MODE butto[...]

128-7348 20 of 28 20 NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICA TION 1. The GMRS600SCH 22 channels are shared on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels. A common code of ethics/courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected. 2[...]

128-7348 21 of 28 21 • T urn your transceiver of f on board aircraft when requested to do so. • 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 . T roubleshooting Weak or no Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries signal received Channe[...]

128-7348 22 of 28 T echnical Specifications: General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS Radios) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel FM radio Ban[...]

128-7348 23 of 28 23 NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only . Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only . 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. Please check with the local regula[...]

128-7348 24 of 28 24 WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUF ACTURERS, COMP ARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMP A TIBILITY . NOTE CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 15 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 CHANNEL FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 AND 15 CHANNEL GMRS/ FRS RADI[...]

128-7348 25 of 28 25 Continuous T one Coded Squelch System T one Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS Freq. Hz 1 67.0 20 131.8 2 71.9 21 136.5 3 74.4 22 141.3 4 77.0 23 146.2 5 79.7 24 151.4 6 82.5 25 156.7 7 85.4 26 162.2 8 88.5 27 167.9 9 91.5 28 173.8 10 94.8 29 179.9 1 1 97.4 30 186.2 12 100.0 31 192.8 13 103.5 32 203.5 14 107.2 33 210.7 15[...]

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128-7348 27 of 28 27 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 1-800-290-6650 128-5385B Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser o f this product that should this product or any part t[...]

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