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Audiovox GMRS1600-2PK manual

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    128-6400 1 of 28 Gener Gener Gener Gener Gener al Mobile Radio Ser al Mobile Radio Ser al Mobile Radio Ser al Mobile Radio Ser al Mobile Radio Ser vice (GMRS) vice (GMRS) vice (GMRS) vice (GMRS) vice (GMRS) Model Model Model Model Model : : : : : GMRS1600-2PK GMRS1600-2PK GMRS1600-2PK GMRS1600-2PK GMRS1600-2PK Released: 9-24-02. Owner Owner Owner O[...]

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    128-6400 2 of 28 2 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 (NiMH) BA TTERIES WITH THE SUPPLIED AUDIOVOX CHARGER AND W ALL ADAPTER, USE ONL Y AUDIOVOX-APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BA TTERIES. USE OF THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITH [...]

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    128-6400 3 of 28 Y our transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when commu- nicating with other transceivers in a flat open area with no trees or build- ings obstructing its signal. Range may be up to 7 miles under such condi- tions. Obstacles such as buildings, trees or mountains will tend to reduce the transceiver’s effective range.[...]

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    128-6400 4 of 28 4 1. Battery Cover 2. Monitor Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 4. Push-T o-T alk (PTT) and Func- tion Confirmation Button 5. Antenna 6. External Ear (EAR) /Microphone (MIC) Jack 7. Power On/Off Button 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Model GMRS1600-2PK (FCC License Required) 9. Up Channel/V olume Button 10. Function (FUNC) Select But[...]

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    128-6400 5 of 28 5 Model GMRS1600-2PK DISPLA Y 1 . Battery Save Indicator: Automatically appears 5 seconds after idle button or receive activity , thereby entering the “Sleep” mode. 2. T ransmit Call Indicator: Icon appears when the PTT button is pressed twice to alert the receiving party that a transmission is about to occur . 3 . Small Segmen[...]

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    128-6400 6 of 28 7. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel and/ or a tone code every .5 second to search for a valid signal. 8. Beep T one Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off. 9. Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This function disable[...]

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    128-6400 7 of 28 7 Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1. Radio (2) Model: GMRS1600-2PK 2. Carry Case (2) P/N: ACC-403T 3. Owner’s Manual (1) 1 28-6400 4. Batteries (8), Rechargeable P/N: ASB-404T 5. Dual Desk-T op Charger (1) P/N: ADT-467T 6. AC Wall Adapter (1) P/N: AAA-401T 7. Boom Microphone (2) P/N: ABM-402T 8. Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter ([...]

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    128-6400 8 of 28 8 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 in[...]

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    128-6400 9 of 28 9 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS1600-2PK: 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 no[...]

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    128-6400 10 of 28 GMRS1600-2PK OPERA TIONAL MODES 10 Controls: Power (P) On/Off (7) Button Press and hold the Power on/off ( P) 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 (9, 1 1) With the unit powered on[...]

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    128-6400 11 of 28 11 volume. The display will indicate the current volume level ( U L ) followed by the number ( 1-8 ). As volume is increased upward, the beep sound (if enabled) also increases, and vice-versa. When the minimum and maximum volume settings are reached, a unique tone will sound. Monitor (M) Button (2) This button is used to to check [...]

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    128-6400 12 of 28 12 Down Channel/V olume Button (1 1) In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrease the volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit’s settings. FUNCtion Button (10) This button is used to select various feature settings in the GMRS and FRS modes. External Speaker (EAR)/Microphone (MIC)[...]

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    128-6400 13 of 28 13 - 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 sub-channel number will be displayed on the LCD panel if the tone frequency function is enabled. Channel Selection In order to communicate with other GMRS/FRS [...]

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    128-6400 14 of 28 14 subcode may be selected f or each of the 22 channels. T o change the CTCSS Sub-channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the FUNC Button twice; a flashing o F or sub-channel number is displayed. - Press the Up or Down button to select the desired sub-channel for use ( 1 - 38 ). - Press the PTT button to confirm selection. Th[...]

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    128-6400 15 of 28 15 - Press the Up or Down button to toggle between the High and Low se- lections. - Press the PTT or Monitor button to confirm selection. Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals. While scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a signal is received, the scan is inter[...]

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    128-6400 16 of 28 16 T o enable the CTCSS channel scan mode: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the FUNC Button five times; SC , CTC and CTCSS channel number 1 will appear flashing on the LCD display . - Press the Up button to scan each CTCSS channel ( 1-38 ) in ascending order , or press the Down button to scan each channel in descending order . [...]

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    128-6400 17 of 28 17 - The display will immediately alternate between the primary channel and the dual watch channel just selected. - T o cancel the dual watch mode, press the FUNC button six times; then press the Up or Down buttons to set the dual watch mode to oF . VOX Selection Mode This option enables you to have hands-free conversation. Y our [...]

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    128-6400 18 of 28 18 When the key tone features is on, the tone icon appears steady on the display , and the beep tones sound in response to button activation. Roger Beep T one The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released. This tone alerts the receiving party that the trans- mission has been termin[...]

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    128-6400 19 of 28 19 Call Ring The transceiver provides 3 user-selectable call ringer melodies to alert the remote receiver to an incoming call. Any one of these melodies can be selected whenever you select your personal call ring melody . T o select your favorite call ringer melody: - From the GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the FUNC button 1 1 times[...]

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    128-6400 20 of 28 20 occurs, the icon appears on the display , reminding you that you are outside the range of the unit, or that signal reception is being obstructed by natural or man-made objects. VOX Operation When in the VOX mode, hands-free conversation is possible when using the internal microphone/speaker or external microphone/earset ( Suppl[...]

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    128-6400 21 of 28 mode indicator ( ) is present on the display; however , the transceiver will still remain ready to receive any incoming t ransmissions in this idle (sleep) mode. Pressing any button will exit the battery saver mode. Earset/Microphone Assembly The supplied Microphone/Earset assembly contains a convenient integral PTT switch, and el[...]

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    128-6400 22 of 28 22 2. The GMRS1600-2PK has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field. T o avoid interference, it is recom- mended that you do not use the units closer than 5 feet apart. 3. For best transmission results, always keep your mouth about 2-3 inches from the microphone (13) and speak slowly in a n[...]

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    128-6400 23 of 28 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 rad[...]

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    128-6400 24 of 28 General General General General General Frequency Range: Channels 1 through 7 are GMRS/FRS Frequencies. 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 only . Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channel Spacing 12.5kHz Privacy Cod[...]

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    128-6400 25 of 28 24 NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are GMRS/FRS Frequencies. 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 regulati[...]

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    128-6400 26 of 28 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 3 1 192.8 1 3 103.5 3 2 203.5 1 4 107[...]

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    128-6400 27 of 28 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 no[...]

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    128-6400 28 of 28 28 Printed in China © 2002 AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP., HAUPPAUGE, NY 128-6400[...]