Audiovox GMRS2572CH manual

128-7973 1 of 28 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS2572CH Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 Released: 3-13-07, change: 4-16-07 Owner ’s Manual[...]

128-7973 2 of 28 2 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH P AR T 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERA- TION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1. THIS DEVICE MA Y NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND 2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THA T MA Y CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERA TION.[...]

128-7973 3 of 28 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 Commis[...]

128-7973 4 of 28 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. If rechargeable batteries are used, such as Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), use only the supplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries. Use of the Audiovox charger (also supplie[...]

128-7973 5 of 28 5 1. Battery Door 2. Monitor/Backlight Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 4. Push-T o-T alk (PTT) Button 5. Antenna 6. External S peaker(SPK)/Micro- phone (MIC)/Charge (CHG) Jack 7. Built-in Speaker 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Model GMRS2572CH (FCC License Required) 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/V olume Button 11 . Down Ch[...]

128-7973 6 of 28 6 Model GMRS2572CH 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, SCAN and MODE. 3 . Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor ([...]

128-7973 7 of 28 7 13. Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for each main channel from 01 - 38 . 12. Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Indicator appears when dual watch mode is active. 14. V oice Activated T ransmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands free conversation. The indicator appears when the VOX mode is activated. Equ[...]

128-7973 8 of 28 8 Batteries There are three methods of powering the GMRS2572CH: 1. Alkaline Batteries. W ARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries. 2. Audiovox Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries - (Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and Charging Adapter included). Use only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries and charging equipment when chargi[...]

128-7973 9 of 28 9 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS2572CH: 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 [...]

128-7973 10 of 28 10 GMRS2572CH OPERA TIONAL MODES SCANNER BAND Weather CHANNEL SELECT ROGER BEEP BUTTON BEEP DUAL W A TCH VOX LEVEL SELECT CALL SELECT POWER SELECT (GMRS Channels Only) GMRS/FRS BAND CTCSS SELECT CHANNEL SELECT NOTE: 1 . T o switch between GMRS/FRS and Weather Band modes, press and hold the MODE/WB button for 2 seconds. Refer to th[...]

128-7973 11 of 28 11 volume. The display will indicate the current volume level between 0 and 7 by the small number in the icon ( U L 5 ). Monitor/Keylock Button (2) This button is used to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button longer than 2 seconds; the icon will apppear on th[...]

128-7973 12 of 28 12 Down Channel/V olume Button (1 1) In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrease the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit’s settings. Mode/Weather Button (12) This button is used to select the various feature settings in the GMRS/FRS or weather modes. Holding the MO[...]

128-7973 13 of 28 13 CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same. - The CTCSS small segment display will appear next to the main frequency channel on the display if the CTCSS tone frequency function is enabled. Channel Selection In order to communicate with other GMRS units, both transmitting and receiving p arty must be on the same f[...]

128-7973 14 of 28 14 are 38 CTCSS sub-channels for each main channel. A different subcode m ay b e se le ct e d for each of the 22 channels. T o change the CTCSS sub-channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button twice; a flashing o F or sub-channel number is displayed. If oF is displayed, press the Up or Down button to enable the CTC[...]

128-7973 15 of 28 15 VOX Sensitivity Level Selection This selection enables you to set the sensitivity level to compensate for ambient noise in your immediate area. A VOX sensitivity of 3 is the most sensitive, and should be used in a relatively quiet surrounding. A VOX sensitivity of 1 is the least sensitive and should be used in a noisy sur- roun[...]

128-7973 16 of 28 16 the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection of the dual watch channel. The display will now alternate between the primary channel and the dual watch channel just selected. NOTE: Pressing the PTT button during dual watch mode will trans- mit on the primary channel and suspend dual watch opera- tion for 5 seconds. Dual watch [...]

128-7973 17 of 28 17 Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides 5 user-selectable call ringer melodies to alert you to an incoming call. T o select your favorite call ringer melody: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 8 times (7 times for FRS). CA will appear on the display , together with a flashing number between 1 and 10[...]

128-7973 18 of 28 18 Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settings of the unit. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE, Up/ Down and SCAN Buttons. T o access the Auto Key Lock selection menu: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, momentarily press the Monitor (M) button to enable th[...]

128-7973 19 of 28 19 channel, the unit must be in the weather channel mode. Press and hold the MODE/WB button for at least 2 seconds; the weather alert icon ( ) will appear , together with a channel number in the band. Momentarily press the MODE/WB button (12) once; the channel number flashes. T o change the channel: - Press the Up Button (10) brie[...]

128-7973 20 of 28 20 Battery Alert When the battery icon is empty ( ) and flashing on the display , re- charge unit or install fresh batteries. The battery status is displayed in the top right corner of the LCD with 1,2 or 3 bars (1 bar = low charge, 3 bars = full charge). Battery Charge Status and Charging Instructions Initial Charging Sequence 1.[...]

128-7973 21 of 28 21 NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICA TION 1 . The GMRS2572CH 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 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. [...]

128-7973 22 of 28 • Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so. • Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle’s air-bag. If the air-bag deploys, it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury . Weak or no Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries signal received Channel and privacy Adjust t[...]

128-7973 23 of 28 General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS Radios) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channel S pacing 12.5 kHz Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel Weather Band (7 Channels 162.4000 - 16[...]

128-7973 24 of 28 24 E P Y T / L E N N A H C) z H M ( Q E R FE P Y T / L E N N A H C) z H M ( Q E R F S R F / S R M G 15 2 6 5 . 2 6 4S R F 2 15 2 6 6 . 7 6 4 S R F / S R M G 25 7 8 5 . 2 6 4S R F 3 15 7 8 6 . 7 6 4 S R F / S R M G 35 2 1 6 . 2 6 4S R F 4 15 2 1 7 . 7 6 4 S R F / S R M G 45 7 3 6 . 2 6 4S R M G 5 10 0 5 5 . 2 6 4 S R F / S R M G 55[...]

128-7973 25 of 28 25 WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUF ACTURERS, COMP ARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMP A TIBILITY . NOTE CHANNEL CROSS 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[...]

128-7973 26 of 28 26 * oF = No T one 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 12 100.0 3 1 192.8 13 103.5 [...]

128-7973 27 of 28 27 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 1-800-290-6650 128-5385C 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[...]

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