Audiovox GMRS862 manual

128-7625 1 of 28 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS862 T wi n P ack Released: 1-13-06 Owner ’s Manual Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 MODE VOX S LO HI[...]

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128-7625 3 of 28 CAUTION SAFETY INFORMA TION Y our wireless hand-held portable transceiver cont ains 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[...]

128-7625 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 Audiovox- approved rechargeable batteries. Use of an Audiovox charger with other brands of batter[...]

128-7625 5 of 28 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 GMRS862 (FCC License Required) 7. Built-in Speaker 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/V olume B[...]

128-7625 6 of 28 6 Model GMRS862 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 receiving [...]

128-7625 7 of 28 7 Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1. Radio (2) GMRS862 2. Owner’s Manual (1) 12 8- 76 25 Powering the transceiver: Y our GMRS862 radio transceiver operates on four AAA Alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than rechargeable batteries. Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries shoul[...]

128-7625 8 of 28 8 3. V arious Brands o f 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[...]

128-7625 9 of 28 9 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS862: 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 [...]

128-7625 10 of 28 10 NOTE: T o dif ferentiate between operating modes, look for HI or LO indication below the battery power level indicator when in GMRS mode. Refer to the 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 channel[...]

128-7625 11 of 28 11 Adjusting the V olume (1 1, 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 s[...]

128-7625 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[...]

128-7625 13 of 28 13 Operating Modes and F eatures 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 an[...]

128-7625 14 of 28 14 another 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 . - Press th[...]

128-7625 15 of 28 15 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 for the majority of your needs, the low-p[...]

128-7625 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[...]

128-7625 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[...]

128-7625 18 of 28 18 Battery Alert When the battery icon ( ) blinks steadily on the LCD panel, install fresh batteries. NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICA TION 1 . The GMRS862 22 channels are shared on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means other groups may be t alking on any of the channels. A common code of ethics/courtesy is to switch to another vacant chan[...]

128-7625 19 of 28 • Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extremes of temperature. • Do not use this device in or near a mining facility , which uses remotely triggered explosives or in areas labeled “Blasting Area”. Premature or accidental detonation may result. • Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this tr[...]

128-7625 20 of 28 20 T roubleshooting Weak or no Weak batteries 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 Exc[...]

128-7625 21 of 28 General General General General 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 3[...]

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128-7625 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[...]

128-7625 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 [...]

128-7625 25 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[...]

128-7625 26 of 28 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 there[...]

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