Audiovox GMRS-1545 manual

General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS-1545 Owner ’s Manual Customer Service 1-800-290-6650[...]

GMRS LICENSE: USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED ST A TES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE. AN INDIVIDUAL18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, WHO IS NOT A REPRESENT A T AIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT , IS ELIGIBLE TO APPL Y 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 FOR[...]

3 1. External Microphone (MIC)/Bat- tery Charger (CHG) Jack 2. External Speaker (SPK) Jack 3 . Battery Charging Contacts 4. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 5. Combination Transmit Indi- c a t o r ( R e d ) / R eceive and Monitor Indicator (Green) 6. Monitor(M)/Backlight Button 7. SCAN/Lock Button 8. Emergency (EMG) Call Button 9. Up Channel/V olume Bu[...]

4 Model GMRS-1545 DISPLA Y 1. Beep T one Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off. 2. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This function disables keys such as channel up/down and MODE. 3 . Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor ( M ) button is pressed a[...]

5 1 1. GMRS Indicator: Icon is visible when radio is in GMRS mode, as opposed to weather mode. 12 . RogerBeep T one On/Off Indicator: This icon appears when the Roger Beep tone is on, and disappears when tone is not in use. 13. Weather Mode Indicator: Icon will be on steady when in the weather band mode. The icon will blink when in the GMRS mode wi[...]

6 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS-1545: 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 an [...]

7 NOTE: T o switch between GMRS and Weather Band modes, press and hold the Mode button for 2 seconds. T o differentiate between operating modes, look for GMRS HI or LO indication below and to the left of the battery power level indicator when in GMRS mode. In Weather Band mode, the weather alert icon ( ) appears in place of the GMRS indications. Re[...]

8 Controls: Power On/Off (14) 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 for at least 2 seconds. Adjusting the V olume With the unit powered on, press t he Up Channel/V olume button ( ) to increase volume an[...]

9 corner of the LCD Panel (5) will light red while the PTT Button is pressed and the signal indicator will display the relative strength of the transmitted signal. Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode. When receiving an incoming signal, the Transmit/Monitor LED indicator will light green and the received signal strength in[...]

10 External Speaker (SPK) Jack (2) This jack accepts an Audiovox headset connector . External Microphone (MIC)/Charging (CHG) Jack (1) This jack accepts an optional Audiovox Microphone/Headset assembly , or the plug from an AC/DC W all charging adapter , Model GMRS1545AD (supplied). Scan/Lock Button (7) Press this button momentarily to enable or di[...]

11 The GMRS-1545 has 15 channels (frequencies) (1-15) indicated by the l arge digits on the LCD display panel. Channels 1 through 7 are the same frequency as FRS channels 1 through 7. Communication with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is possible on these seven channels. Before transmit- ting on the selected channel, press the Monitor (M) Button [...]

12 NOTE: T o communicate with other GMRS units, they must be switched to the same channel and CTCSS subcode. T o communicate with other GMRS units that do not have subcodes, switch your unit to the same channel with the subcode set to 00 . The CTCSS subcodes do not prevent others from hearing your transmis- sion. This will only allow you to ignore [...]

13 T o set the Dual W atch Mode: - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE button 4 times; the DW icon flashes on the display . If the dual watch mode is off, the oF icon will also appear flashing. - T o enable the dual watch mode, press the Up or Down button; the dual watch channel number will flash and start to increment up or down as the Up or Do[...]

14 Vibrator Call The transceiver is equipped with a vibrator call feature which causes the unit to vibrate when a call signal is received from another party . This feature can be activated whenever the user wishes, and provides call notification without disturbing other people nearby . T o set the vibrator call feature: - From the GMRS standby mode[...]

15 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- missi on has been terminated intentionally . T o enable and disable the Roger Beep tone: - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 8 times until rb appears on the display wit[...]

16 - Press the Up or Down Button to preview and hear the 5 available call melodies. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection. Refer to the PTT button (17) to transmit ring signal. Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid sig- nals . While scanning, you can transmit and receive. Wh[...]

17 T o access the Auto Key Lock selection menu: - From GMRS standby mode, press and hold the Scan Button for over 2 seconds to Lock the Auto Key function; a unique melody sounds and the ( ) icon appears on the display . - The PTT and Monitor Buttons are not effected. - T o unlock the Auto Key function, press and hold the SCAN button for at least 2 [...]

- P ress the MODE button (1 1); the channel number flashes. - T o change the channel, p ress the Up Button (9) briefly to move to the next higher main channel number . - Press the Down Button (13) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number . - Press the PTT button to confirm your selection. Electronic Compass Operation While the unit is [...]

- While standing outside in an open area, hold the unit horizontal and parallel to the ground. Rotate yourself and the unit 360 degrees, taking at least 15 seconds for each 90-degree quadrant of the circle. - Press the PTT button to complete calibration. The calibration data will be stored in the transceiver memory until re-calibration becomes nece[...]

NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICA TION 1 . The GMRS-1545 15 channels are shared on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means o th e r g r oups may be talking on any of the channels. A common code of ethics/courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected. 2 . The GMRS-1545[...]

21 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 chemi- cals leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver . • Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extremes of temp[...]

No transmission Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries while pressing Incorrect battery polarity Install the batteries the PTT Button following the directions in paragraph Installing the Batteries. T roubleshooting Weak or no Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries signal received Channel and privacy Adjust the transceiver’s code not set t[...]

General Frequency Range: GMRS 1 5 Channels (See Chart) Channel Spacing 12.5 KHz NOAA Weather Band 7 Channels (See Chart) Canadian Maritime 3 Channels (See Chart) Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel Dimensions (H x W x D) 4.625 in x 2.375 in x 1.50 in (Without Antenna) 1 17.5 mm x 60.3 mm x 38.1 mm Power Supply Power Source Alkaline Batteries, AA[...]

24 NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. 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. P l ease check with the local regulating agency before using this device outside the United States of America. Main Channel Freq[...]

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 2 203.8 1 4 107.2 3 3 210.7 1 5 1[...]

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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