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15 Channel GMRS Radio Model # MK 1995 Before operating your MK 1995, please read this instruction manual completely.[...]
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CAUTIONS GMRS LICENSE USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE. AN INDIVIDUAL 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT, IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A GMRS SYSTEM LICENSE. YOU WILL NEED TWO FORMS FROM THE FCC ; FCC FORM 159 AND FCC FORM 605 MAIN FORM AND SCHEDULE F. YOU CAN FIND THE FO[...]
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Contents FCC NOTICE ········· 1 Features ············ 2 Controls and Indicators · 3 LCD Display Indicators ·· 5 Operation Installing The Batteries ··· 6 Recharging The Batteries ·· 7 Turning On Your Unit ···· 8 Adjusting The Volume ···· 8 Talking To Another Party ·· 8 Mode Button ··········· 9 Selec[...]
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1 FCC NOTICE The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential in[...]
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2 Features * 15 Channel and 38 CTCSS * Channel Scan & Dual Watch * VOX * RSSI(Received Signal Strength Indicator) * Call Signal (3 ringer signal) * Key Tone On/Off * Auto Power Save * Monitor * LCD Back Lighting * Low Battery Indicator * Roger Beep Tone * Keypad Lock * TX/RX LED Indicator * Power Hi/Low * Charging by wall charger or Desk-Top(no[...]
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3 Controls and Indicators 1. Power On / Off and Volume Control 2. Up Channel 3. Down Channel 4. SCAN / Lock Button 5. Built-In Speaker 6. External Speaker Jack and Mic Jack (under rubber flap) 7. Antenna 8. Transmit / Receive LED Indicator 9. LCD Screen 10. CALL Button 11. MODE Button 12. Built-In Microphone[...]
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Controls and Indicators 4 13. Charging Terminals 14. Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button 15. MONITOR/Backlighting Button 16. Detachable Belt Clip 17. Battery Door[...]
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5 LCD Display Indicators 1. Monitor Indicator 2. Signal Strength Indicator 3. Main Channel Indicator 4. Dual Watch Mode Indicator 5. VOX Indicator 6. Roger Beep Indicator 7. Key Lock Indicator 8. Battery Level Indicator 9. Beep Tone Indicator 10. CTCSS Sub-Channel Indicator 11. Scan Indicator 12. TX Power Hi/Low Indicator Note : The Battery icon at[...]
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Operation 6 Installing The Batteries Remove the Battery Clip(if installed). 1. Pull locking tab located at the bottom of the battery compartment down and lift the door up to remove the battery cover. 2. Insert four “AA” size batteries (or Rechargeable Battery Pack) Position batteries according to polarity markings.[...]
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Operation Recharging The Batteries You can charge your GMRS radio by using an AC/DC wall adaptor or a desktop adaptor. Both chargers are not included, but can be purchased separately. Note : Do not charge unit using an AC/DC adapter with regular AA ALKALINE BATTERIES installed. Only use the AC/DC adaptor with AA NI-MH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. (Charg[...]
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Operation 8 Turning On Your Unit Rotate On/Off Volume control knob “clockwise”. An audible tone will indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go to operation mode. Note : Whenever the unit is on, you can receive communications. Adjusting The Volume Rotate the Power On/Off Volume control knob “clockwise” or “counter clockwise” to ad[...]
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9 Operation Note : When you press and hold the PTT button, the signal strength indicator will be displayed to confirm TX signal strength Hi ( ) or Low ( ). Mode Button This button is used to select various feature settings in your MK 1995 GMRS Radio. Mode button Push to talk[...]
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Operation 10 Note : After the MODE button is pressed, the Up( ▲ ) or Down( ▼ ) button must be pressed within 8 seconds, otherwise, the unit will revert back to Normal mode. Selecting Main Channels (1-15) Your MK1995 GMRS Radio has 15 main channels. To select the channel, Press the Up( ▲ ) or Down( ▼ ) button to select the desired channel. P[...]
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11 Operation Selecting Tone Code (CTCSS Sub-Channel) This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (00~38) within one of the 15 main channels. This enables you to communicate with another party on the same main channel using the same sub- channel and filters out unwanted transmissions without the same coded tone code. To Select the CTC[...]
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Operation 12 Transmit Power Hi/Low Your MK1995 Radio permits selection of the transmitting power level to High (2W) or Low (0.5W). 1. Press the MODE button twice and the Power ( ) icon and level will appear on the LCD screen. 2. Select Hi or Low by pressing the Up( ▲ ) or Down( ▼ ) button. 3. To exit from the Transmit power selection mode by pr[...]
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13 Operation 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 heard for 5 seconds, then the unit will resume scanning the two channels. Pressing the PTT button during a received transmission[...]
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Operation 14 VOX Mode This feature enables you to have hands-free conversation. Your voice or nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button. To set the radio for VOX operation, 1. Press the MODE button 4 times, and the ( ) icon will appear and flashing on the LCD screen. 2. Press the Up( ▲ ) or Down( ?[...]
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15 Operation Key Tone Setting This feature allows the radio to sound a confirmation beep tone whenever keys are pressed. To turn the key tones on or off, 1. Press the MODE button 5 times until the ( ) icon is flashing on the LCD screen. 2. Press the Up( ▲ ) or Down( ▼ ) button to enable (“ ” will appear on the LCD) or disable (“ ” will [...]
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Operation 16 Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released. To enable or disable the Roger Beep Tone, 1. Press the MODE button 6 times until the ( ) icon is flashing on the LCD screen. 2. Press the Up( ▲ ) or Down( ▼ ) button to enable (“ ” will appear on the LCD) or disable [...]
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17 Operation Selecting Call Tones Your MK1995 GMRS radio provides 3 user selectable call tones to alert you of an incoming signal. To select your favorite call tones, 1. Press the MODE button 7 times and “ ” will appear on the LCD screen. 2. Push the Up( ▲ ) or Down( ▼ ) button to select your favorite call tone. 3. Press the MODE button onc[...]
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Operation 18 Main Channel Scan This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals. While scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a signal is received, scan is interrupted and you will hear the channal for 5 seconds. After the 5 seconds, the unit will resume scanning unless the Scan button is pressed again as descri[...]
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19 Operation CTCSS Sub-Channel Scan This feature will scan all CTCSS sub-channels. It will pause to hear any active transmissions for 5 seconds, and will resume scanning in order. To activate the CTCSS scan mode, 1. Press the MODE button once to select the CTCSS function. The sub-channel digits will blink in the LCD screen. 2. Press the SCAN button[...]
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Operation 20 2. To unlock the Key Lock function, press and hold the SCAN button for 2 seconds. The ( ) icon will disappear and normal operation will resume. Calling Another Party To alert another party that you wish to communicate with, 1. Select a desired channel by pressing the Up( ▲ ) or Down( ▼ ) button. 2. Press the Call(C) button. 3. Wait[...]
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21 Operation Monitor Your MK 1995 radio has the feature to check for weak signals in the current channel. 1. Press and hold the Monitor (MON) button for 2 seconds until the Monitor( ) icon appears on the LCD screen and the signal is heard. 2. To return to normal operation, press and hold the Monitor (MON) button for 2 seconds again. Press for 2 sec[...]
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Operation 22 LCD Back-Lighting Lamp This lamp is used to illuminate the LCD screen. It turns on every time you press and release the monitor (MON)button momentarily. The lamp will go out after 4 seconds. TX / RX Indicator LED Lamp When the PTT button is pressed, the red (TX) LED will light to confirm transmitting signal. When you are receiving sign[...]
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23 Operation Note : The Auto Battery Save Circuit does not effect the unit's ability to receive incoming transmissions. Low Battery Indicator When the batteries are low and need re-charging, the ( ) icon will be blinking and audible beep tones will sound. If using standard batteries, replace them. If using rechargeable batteries, recharge them[...]
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External Microphone/Speaker 24 External Microphone Jack Your MK1995 has an external microphone jack which enables you to connect an external microphone in order to free your hands for other tasks. Simply raise the rubber flap and insert the microphone plug into the microphone jack on the top of the unit. Note : External speaker and microphone are n[...]
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Notes for Better Communication 25 1. Your MK1995 GMRS radio has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field. To avoid interference, it is recommended that you do not use the unit closer than 5 feet from another unit. 2. For better transmission results, keep your mouth about 2-3 inches from the microphone and sp[...]
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Operation Special W arning 26 1. Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so. 2. Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extreme tempera- tures. 3. 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. 4. Do not use this device or change[...]
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Note : See end of the manual for our web page and toll-free number is you need additional assistance. 27 T roubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Correction No transmission while pressing the PTT button. Unit is on, but will not be operated. Weak or no signal received. Weak batteries. Charge or replace batteries. Unit beeps, but will not funct[...]
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Special Note 28 If the batteries are not installed properly, the following can occur. In this case, change the batteries: 1. Same symptom as Low battery. 2. Green LED will light. 3. Cause damage to the unit.[...]
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29 Specifications 1. General Specifications Frequency Range (15CH GMRS) 462.5500 - 462.7250 Channel Spacing 12.5KHz Sub-Tone Code(CTCSS) 38 for each main channel Dimension w/o Antenna 127mm(H) x 61mm(W) x 34mm(D) Standard Batteries Alkaline 2400mA AA(4), 6VDC Rechargeable Batteries Ni-MH 1200mA AA(4), 4.8VDC Operation Time (5-5-90) 37 hours at Hi p[...]
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GMRS Channel Frequencies 30 Main Channel Frequencies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 462.5750 462.6250 462.6750 462.5500 462.6000 462.6500 462.7000 462.7250 Channel Frequencies(MHz)[...]
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GMRS Channel Frequencies 31 CTCSS(Continuous Tone Code Squelch System) Tone Frequencies(in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 CTCSS Freq. Hz 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 131.8 136.5 141.3[...]
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FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.MEMCORPINC.COM OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-919-3647 PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX. FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONTACT FOX INT’L AT 1-800-321-6993.[...]
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Memcorp Inc Weston, FL 33331 Printed in Korea Visit our website at www.memcorpinc.com[...]