User manual AUDIOVOX GMRS-1200 Owners Manual

[. . . ] General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS-1200 Owner's Owner's Manual Manual EMG EMG HI CTCLOID CTC ID OUT OF OUT OF RANGE RANGE MODE SCAN EMG Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 Released: 2-1-02. Revision A: 9-30-02-Added GMRS channels 15-22 and complied with changes dated 2-4-02. 128-6284A 1 of 24 CAUTIONS 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 AUDIOVOX-APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. USE OF THE OPTIONAL AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITH OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES IS NOT RECOMMENDED, AS BATTERY CHARGING TIMES WILL VARY WITH DIFFERENT BRANDS. [. . . ] When receiving a call, the signal strength meter appears to indicate incoming received signal strength and the Monitor section of the Transmit/Monitor LED (16) lights green. - Press and hold the PTT button (4) to transmit, then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly. - Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same. - The CTC icon will be displayed on the LCD panel if the CTCSS tone frequency function is enabled. Channel Selection In order to communicate with other GMRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency. The GMRS-1200 has 22 channels (frequencies) indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel. Channels 8-14 are FRS only channels, while channels 15-22 are assigned GMRS only channels. If an FRS only channel (8-14) has been selected, the HI or LO indicator will not be 10 128-6284A 10 of 24 displayed on the LCD panel; otherwise, for channels 1-7 (GMRS/FRS) and 15-22 (GMRS only), the HI or LO indicator will be displayed. Communication with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is possible on these seven channels. Before transmitting on the selected channel, press the Monitor (M) Button (2) to check the activity on that channel. If there is activity on the selected channel, change to another channel that is clear. To change the channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button (12) once or until the channel number flashes. - Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main channel number. However, we do recommend that you not change this setting unless it proves to be necessary in your particular situation. To access the transmitter power selection function: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button three times until the Po HI or Lo indication appears with a flashing HI or LO indication on the display. - Press the Up or Down button to toggle between the High and Low selections. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection. VOX Selection Mode This option 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. 12 128-6284A 12 of 24 To set radio for VOX operation: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button 4 times until the VOX icon flashes on the display. - Press the Up or Down button to select VOX On (if oF appears flashing) and the 1-5 VOX level sensitivity. VOX can be turned off by selecting oF as the setting. 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 played for 5 seconds, then the unit will resume scanning the two channels. Pressing the PTT button during a received transmission will set the unit to transmit on the same channel. Pressing the PTT button when no signal is received will set the unit to transmit on the primary channel. [. . . ] · Turn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use of radios or cellular telephones. Facilities such as hospitals may use equipment that is sensitive to RF energy. · 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. [. . . ]