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Audiovox GMRS-1200CH manual

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  • Page 1

    General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model Model Model Model Model : : : : : GMRS-1200CH GMRS-1200CH GMRS-1200CH GMRS-1200CH GMRS-1200CH Released: 2-1-02. Owner Owner Owner Owner Owner ’s Man ’s Man ’s[...]

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    NEVER A TTEMPT T O CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BA TTER- IES, AS BA TTERIES MA Y BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT . W H E N R E C H A R G I N G N I C K E L MET AL HYDRIDE (Ni-MH) BA TTERIES WITH THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER, USE ONL Y AUDIOVOX APPROVED RECHARGE- ABLE B A TTERIES. USE OF THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITH OTHER BRANDS OF BA TTE[...]

  • Page 3

    3 1. Battery Door 2. Monitor/Backlight Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 4. Push-T o-T alk (PTT) Button 5. Antenna 6. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro- phone (MIC) Jacks 7. Built-in Speaker 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/V olume Button Model GMRS-1200CH (FCC License Required) 11 . Down Channel/V olume Button 12. MODE[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Model GMRS-1200 DISPLA Y 1. Beep T one Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off. 2 . Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor ( M ) button is pressed and the channel monitor function is activated. 3. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This function di[...]

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    5 1 1.Caller Identification (ID) Indicator: This indication appears when you select a caller identification code (between 1 and 10). ID selection operates in conjunction with the small segment display , and can also be used to identify a calling party in the monitor mode. 12. Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option in the channel from[...]

  • Page 6

    6 2 . Slide the cover down and then lift cover at bottom to open.Remove cover . 3. Insert four AAA batteries (positive (+) end toward the bottom begining at left side and alternating positive terminals as shown). 1 . Using thumb, press down on battery cover at arrow and slide cover down to open. 3. V arious Brands o f Rechargeable Batteries - Use o[...]

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    7 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS-1200CH: 1. Do not mix old and new batteries. 2. The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time. 3 . Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries. 4. If the unit is not to be used for a[...]

  • Page 8

    GMRS-1200CH OPERA TIONAL MODES CALL SELECT MODE BUTTON BEEP ROGER BEEP DUAL W A TCH VOX SELECT I D SELECT CTCSS SELECT CHANNEL SELECT Controls: Power On/Off (15) Button Press and hold the power on/off button ( ) for at least 2 seconds. Y ou will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on. T o turn the unit off, press and hold the button fo[...]

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    9 Monitor/Display Backlight Button (2) This button is used to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button longer than 2 seconds; the icon will apppear on the display and you will hear static if frequency is clear . Do not transmit if you hear conversation. Hold down the Monitor Butt[...]

  • Page 10

    10 Up Channel/V olume 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/V olume Button (1 1) In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrement the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button [...]

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    11 Operating Modes and F eatures GRMS Operation: - From GMRS standby mode, press and hold the ( ) 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 (1 1) Buttons. When receiving a call, the signal strength meter appears to indicate incoming received [...]

  • Page 12

    12 - Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main channel number . - Press the Down Button (1 1) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number . CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection The Coded T one Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) provides 38 Sub-Fre- quencies. This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (0[...]

  • Page 13

    13 nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button. T o set radio for VOX operation: - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE button three times until the VOX icon flashes on the display . - Press the Up or Down button to select VOX On (if oF appears flash- ing) and the 1-5 VOX level sensitivity . - Momenta[...]

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    14 Dual Watch Mode This feature allows you to monitor two channels at the same time. While in dual watch mode, the unit will continuously monitor both the primary and dual watch channel. Received signals will be played for 5 seconds, then the unit will resume scanning the two channels. Pressing the PTT button during a received transmission will set[...]

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    15 Key T one This feature allows the transceiver to sound a confirmation tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE Button, SCAN Button, or the EMG Button. T o turn the key tones on or off: - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button six times until bP , the Bell ( ) icon, and On or oF flash on the L[...]

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    16 - Press the Up or Down Button to preview and hear the 3 available call melodies. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection. Refer to the PTT button (4) to transmit ring signal. Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settings of the unit. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily d[...]

  • Page 17

    Out of Range Indication The GMRS-1200CH provides an Out-of-Range indication when reception is no longer intelligible or too weak to be discernible. When this condition occurs, the OUT OF RANGE message and icon appears on the display , reminding you that you are outside the 5-mile range of the unit, or that signal reception is being obstructed by na[...]

  • Page 18

    Warning • Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so. • Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods. This will eliminate the possibility of chemicals leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver . • Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extremes of temperatu[...]

  • Page 19

    T roubleshooting 19 Weak or no Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries signal received Channel and privacy Adjust the transceiver’s code not set the same settings to match those as target transceiver settings o f the target transceiver V olume level too low Increase volume level PTT Button inadvertently Release PTT Button depressed Excessive r[...]

  • Page 20

    General Frequency Range GMRS (15 Channels) 462.5500 - 462.7250 MHz Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel Dimensions (W x H x D) 2 . 1 0 i n x 3 . 8 6 in x 1 . 1 0 i n (Without Antenna) 53.4 mm x 98 mm x 28 mm Power Supply Power Source Alkaline Batteries, AAA (4), 6 VDC Ni-MH rechargeable, AAA (4), 4.8 VDC, 650 mAh Operatin[...]

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    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 regulating agency be- fore using this device outside the United States of America. NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. Main Channel Frequen[...]

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    Continuous T one Coded Squelch System T one Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS Freq. Hz 1 67.0 2 0 131.8 2 71.9 2 1 136.5 3 74.4 2 2 141.3 4 77.0 2 3 146.2 5 79.7 2 4 151.4 6 82.5 2 5 156.7 7 85.4 2 6 162.2 8 88.5 2 7 167.9 9 91.5 2 8 173.8 1 0 94.8 2 9 179.9 1 1 97.4 3 0 186.2 1 2 100.0 31 192.8 1 3 103.5 32 203.5 1 4 107.2 33 210.7 1 5 1 10[...]

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    90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 1-800-290-6650 128-5385A Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and condi[...]

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    © 2002 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 1 1788 Printed in China 128-6283 24[...]