Audiovox GMRS602PK manual

128-7332 1 of 28 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS602PK Bonus P ack Released: 1-28-05 Owner ’s Manual Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 MODE VOX S LO HI[...]

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128-7332 3 of 28 CAUTION SAFETY INFORMA TION Y our wireless hand-held portable 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 Commiss[...]

128-7332 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 (NiMH), use only the supplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries. Use of the Audiovox charger (also supplied[...]

128-7332 5 of 28 PTT M MODE VOX S 5 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 Microphone (MIC)/Charger (CHG)/Speaker (SP) Jack Model GMRS602PK (FCC License Required) 7. Built-in Speaker 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. Built-in Microphone 10. U[...]

128-7332 6 of 28 6 Model GMRS602PK 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 receivin[...]

128-7332 7 of 28 7 Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1. Radio (2) GMRS602 2. Owner’s Manual (1) 128-7332 3. Rechargeable Batteries (8) NiMH, P/N GMRS6BA T 4. Dual Desk-T op Charger GMRS6DS 5. AC Wall Adapter GMRS6AC 6. Boom Microphone/Headset (2) GMRSBHST7 7. V ehicle Cigarette Lighter Adapter GMRS6CG 8. Leather Carrying Case (2) GMRS6LC Powerin[...]

128-7332 8 of 28 8 3. V arious Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the Audiovox charger(s) 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 [...]

128-7332 9 of 28 9 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS602PK: 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 t[...]

128-7332 10 of 28 10 NOTE: T o differentiate between operating modes, look for HI or LO indication below the battery power level indicator when in GMRS mode. Re f er t o t h e 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 only , and cha[...]

128-7332 11 of 28 11 Adjusting the V olume (11, 10) With the unit powered on, press th e Up Channel/V olume button ( ) t o increase volume and the Down Channel/V olume button ( ) to decrease volume. The display will indicate the current volume level ( U L ) followed by the number ( 0-7 ). As volume is increased upward, the unit will beep at each st[...]

128-7332 12 of 28 12 The PTT Button can also be used as a two-way call ringer . Pressing the button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel. The transmit icon ( ) will be displayed for 3 seconds and then disappear . Up Channel/V olume Button (10) In the standby mode, pressing this button will increment the listening volume. When i[...]

128-7332 13 of 28 13 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 [...]

128-7332 14 of 28 14 change to anothe r channel that is clear . 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 .[...]

128-7332 15 of 28 15 given channel not using the same subcode. 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[...]

128-7332 16 of 28 16 Roger Beep T one The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released and the tone is enabled. This tone alerts the receiving party that the transmission has been terminated intentionally . T o enable and disable the Roger Beep tone: - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 4 ti[...]

128-7332 17 of 28 17 Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides a transmit call ring melody at the receiving unit to alert you to an incoming call. T o activate the call ringer melody: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the PTT button twice in quick succession; a call ring melody will sound at the receiving unit to alert the user to an in[...]

128-7332 18 of 28 18 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 GMRS602PK 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 thics/courtesy is to switch[...]

128-7332 19 of 28 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 chemicals leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver . • Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or ext[...]

128-7332 20 of 28 20 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 settings o f the target transceiver V olume level too low Increase volume level PTT Button inadvertently Release PTT Button dep[...]

128-7332 21 of 28 General Frequency Range: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. Refer to frequency chart on page 23. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only . Refer to frequency chart on page 23. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only . Refer to frequency chart on page 23. Channel Spacing 12.5kHz Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel Dimensio[...]

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128-7332 23 of 28 23 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 regula[...]

128-7332 24 of 28 WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUF ACTURERS, COMP ARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMP A TIBILITY . NOTE CHANNELCROSS 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 22 [...]

128-7332 25 of 28 25 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 [...]

128-7332 26 of 28 26 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 th[...]

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