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Audiovox GMRS1222CH 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 : : : : : GMRS122-2CH GMRS122-2CH GMRS122-2CH GMRS122-2CH GMRS122-2CH Owner Owner Owner Owner Owner ’s Man ’s Man ’s Man ’s Man ’s[...]

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    NEVER A TTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BA TTERIES, AS BA TTERIES MA Y BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT . WHEN RECHARGING NICKEL MET AL HYDRIDE (Ni- MH) BA TTERIES WITH THE SUPPLIED AUDIOVOX CHARGER AND WALL ADAPTER, USE ONL Y AUDIOVOX-APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BA TTER- IES. USE OF THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITH OTHER BRANDS OF [...]

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    3 1. Battery Cover 2. Monitor (M) Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 4. Push-T o-T alk (PTT) and Func- tion Confirmation Button 5. Antenna 6. External Speaker (SP)/ Microphone (MIC)/CHG Jack 7. Built-in Speaker Model GMRS122-2CH (FCC License Required) 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/V olume Button 11 . Down Channe[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Model GMRS122-2CH DISPLA Y 1. Roger Beep T one Indicator: This icon appears when the Roger Beep tone is on, and disapppears when the tone is not in use. 2. T ransmit Indicator: Icon appears when the unit is in the transmit mode (PTT button activated or VOX mode active). 3. Busy Indicator: This icon appears when the unit is receiving a transmissio[...]

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    5 Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1. Radio (2) GMRS122-2CH 2. Owner’s Manual (1) 128-6674 3. Rechargeable Batteries (8 ) NiMH, P/N GMRS1222BA T 4. Dual Desk-T op Charger GMRS1222DS 5. AC Wall Adapter GMRS1222AC Optional Accessories 1. Boom Microphone/Headset GMRSBHST4 2. Leather Carrying Case GMRS1502LC 3. V ehicle Cigarette L ighter Adapter G[...]

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    6 3. V arious Brands o f Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the Audiovox charger with other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with different brands of batteries. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for charging other brands of batteries. Installing the batteries: Battery installation is mad[...]

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    7 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS122-2CH: 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

    GMRS122-2CH OPERA TIONAL MODES 8 NOTE: T o differentiate between operating modes, look for HI or LO indication below the battery power level indicator when in GMRS mode. Re fe r t o t he appropriate section of this manual for de- tailed operating instructions for each mode. Channels 1 through 7 are shared GMRS/FRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS onl[...]

  • Page 9

    9 volume. The display will indicate the current volume level ( V L ) followed by the number ( 0-7 ). As volume is increased upward, the unit will beep at each step, and vice-versa. When the minimum and maximum volume settings are reached, a unique tone will sound. Monitor/Display Backlight Button (2) This button is used to to check activity on the [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Page 11

    11 Operating Modes and F ea tur es 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 (1 1) Buttons. When receiving a call, the icon appears to indicate an incoming call. - Press and hold the PTT b[...]

  • Page 12

    12 T o change the channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button (12) once; the channel number flashes. - Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main chan- nel number . - Press the Down Button (1 1) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number . - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection. CTC[...]

  • Page 13

    13 T ransmit Power Selection Mode (GMRS Channels Only) This feature permits selection of the transmitting power level to high or low when using channels 1-7 and 15-22. Using low power , the unit will have a lower transmit range, but battery life will be increased. NOTE: Y ou will find that for the majority of your needs, the low-power setting will [...]

  • Page 14

    14 T o enable and disable the Roger Beep tone: - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 4 times (in FRS mode, 3 times) until the flashing Roger Beep icon ( ) appears with On or oF . - Press the Up or Down Button to select the tone on or off as desired. - When enabled, the tone icon ( ) appears steady on the display . - Press the PTT button m[...]

  • Page 15

    15 Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals. W hile scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a signal is received, the scan is interrupted and will return to scan mode approxi- mately 5 seconds after reception is terminated. NOTE: While the SCAN mode is active, the MODE button is ino[...]

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    16 Battery Alert When the battery icon ( ) blinks steadily on the LCD panel, recharge the unit or install fresh batteries. NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICA TION 1 . The GMRS122-2CH 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 e thi cs/ courtesy is to switch to another va[...]

  • Page 17

    • Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this transceiver . Its output is designed to meet the legal limits set by the FCC. • Do not use this device or change its batteries in potentially explosive atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in an explosion. • Turn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restr[...]

  • Page 18

    18 T roubleshooting 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 s e tt in gs of the target transceiver V olume level too low Inc r ease volume level PTT Button inadvertently Release PTT Button depressed Excess[...]

  • Page 19

    General General General General 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 Privacy Codes 38 for each[...]

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    20 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 regulating agency be- fo[...]

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    Continuous T one Coded Squelch System T one Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS F r e q. H z CTCSS Fr e q . H z 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 30 186.2 1 2 100.0 3 1 192.8 1 3 103.5 3 2 203.5 1 4 107.2 3 3 210.[...]

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    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 this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal u[...]

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    © 2003 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 128-6674 Printed in China[...]