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Audiovox GMRS121-2 manual

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  • Page 1

    128-7005 1 of 20 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS121-2 Released: 1- 16 -0 4 Owner ’s Manual MODE[...]

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    128-7005 2 of 20 THIS P AGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALL Y 2[...]

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    128-7005 3 of 20 3 CAUTION SAFETY INFORMA TION Y our wireless hand-held port able 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 Comm[...]

  • Page 4

    128-7005 4 of 20 W ARNINGS: Battery Care Never attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries, as batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage to the product. 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 batter[...]

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    128-7005 5 of 20 5 1. Battery Cover 2. Push-T o-T alk (PTT) and Func- tion Confirmation Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 4. Antenna 5. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 6. Up Channel/V olume Button Model GMRS121-2 (FCC License Required) 7. Down Channel/V olume Button 8. MODE Button 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Power On/Off and SCAN Button 11 . Built-in Spe[...]

  • Page 6

    128-7005 6 of 20 6 Model GMRS120 DISPLA Y 1. Busy Indicator: This icon appears when the unit is receiving a transmission. 2. T ransmit Indicator: Icon appears when the unit is in the transmit mode (PTT button activated or VOX mode active). 3. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use between 1 and 22. 4. Scan Indicator: This functi[...]

  • Page 7

    128-7005 7 of 20 7 Installing the batteries: Battery installation is made more convenient when the carry clip is rotated either left or right to the up side-down position, or is removed completely . Simply rotate the clip in either direction to the vertical position. Be careful not to use excessive force. T o remove the clip, press down on the the [...]

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    128-7005 8 of 20 8 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS121-2: 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 t[...]

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    128-7005 9 of 20 9 Controls: Power On-Off/SCAN Button (10) Press and hold the PWR 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 for at least 2 seconds. Adjusting the V olume (6, 7) With the unit powered on, press th e Up Channel/V olume button ( [...]

  • Page 10

    128-7005 10 of 20 10 Up Channel/V olume Button (6) 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 (7) In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrement the listening volume. When in function edit mo[...]

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    128-7005 11 of 20 11 Channel Selection In order to communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, both the transmit- ting and receiving p arty must be on the same frequency . The GMRS121-2 has 22 channels (frequencies) indicated by the la rg e digits on the LCD display panel. Channels 1 through 7 are the shared GMRS/ FRS channels. Channels 8-14 are FRS onl[...]

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    128-7005 12 of 20 12 VOX Selection Mode This option enables you to have hands-free conversation. When using the internal microphone/speaker , your voice or the signal is detected and the radio transmits and receives automatically . Y our voice or nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT but- ton. T o set th[...]

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    128-7005 13 of 20 13 T o enable the channel scan mode: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, momentarily press the Power On/Off Button; SCAN will appear on the LCD display . - The radio will automatically display each channel (1-22) in ascending order to find an active main channel. - When the unit doesn’t find any signals and you want to transmit, press[...]

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    128-7005 14 of 20 14 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 [...]

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    128-7005 15 of 20 T roubleshooting 15 Weak or no Weak batteries Replace batteries signal received Channel Adj ust the tr ansceiver’s not set the same settings to match those as target transceiver settings o f t h e t arget transceiver V olume level too low Increase volume level PTT Button inadvertently Release PTT Button depressed Excessive radio[...]

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    128-7005 16 of 20 General Frequency Range: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only . Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS onl y . Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channel Spacing 12.5kHz Dimensions (W x H x D) 1.96” W x 3.31?[...]

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    128-7005 17 of 20 17 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. Pl e as e c h ec k w ith the local[...]

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    128-7005 18 of 20 18 WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUF ACTURERS, COMP ARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMP A TIBILITY . NOTE CHANNELCROSS 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 L E N N A H C 4 1 S R F L E N N A H C 2 2 S R M G / S R F 11 [...]

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    128-7005 19 of 20 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 of th is product that should this product or any part ther[...]

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    128-7005 20 of 20 20 © 2004 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 1 1788 128-7005 Printed in China[...]