User manual AUDIOVOX GMRS122CH Owners Manual

[. . . ] General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS122CH Owner's Manual Owner's Manual HI LO MODE © 2003 Audiovox Electronics Corp. , Hauppauge, NY 11788 CAUTION NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BATTERIES, AS BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. WHEN RECHARGING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NiMH) BATTERIES WITH THE SUPPLIED AUDIOVOX CHARGER AND WALL ADAPTER, USE ONLY AUDIOVOX-APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. USE OF THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITH OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES IS NOT RECOMMENDED, AS BATTERY CHARGING TIMES WILL VARY WITH DIFFERENT BRANDS. REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGING OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES. [. . . ] Whenever the button is pressed, the transmit signal icon ( ) will appear in the upper left corner of the display. When receiving an incoming signal, the 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. 9 Up Channel/Volume Button (10) In the standby mode, pressing this button will increment the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit's settings. Down Channel/Volume Button (11) In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrement the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit's settings. MODE Button (12) This button is used to select various feature settings in the GMRS and FRS modes. External Speaker (SPK)/ Microphone (MIC)/CHG Jack (6) This jack accepts both the optional Audiovox headset/microphone connector and the supplied wall charging adapter. For additional optional equipment and accessories for the GMRS122CH, visit the Audiovox web site at www. audiovox. com. Scan Button (13) With the unit in standby mode, press the Power On/Off Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan function; SCAN will appear on the display. 10 Operating Modes and Features GRMS/FRS Operation: - Press and hold the Power On/Off button for 2 seconds to turn on power. - Press and hold the PTT button (4) to transmit, then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly. The Transmit icon ( ) appears on the display while the button is pressed. - Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same. - The CTCSS subcode (01-38) will be displayed on the LCD panel if the CTCSS tone frequency function is enabled (not oF). Channel Selection In order to communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, both the transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency. The GMRS122CH 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 (814) has been selected, the HI or LO icon will not be displayed on the LCD panel; otherwise, for channels 1-7 (GMRS/FRS) and 15-22 (GMRS only) the HI or LO icon will be displayed. Communication with Audiovox GMRS/ FRS and compatible units is possible on these 22 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. 11 To 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 channel number. [. . . ] · 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. 17 Troubleshooting Problem No transmission while pressing the PTT Button Possible cause Weak batteries Incorrect battery polarity Correction Charge or replace batteries Install the batteries following the directions in paragraph Installing the Batteries. Charge or replace batteries Adjust the transceiver's settings to match those settings of the target transceiver Increase volume level Release PTT Button Change to a different channel Avoid operating in or near large buildings or vehicles Charge or replace batteries Weak or no signal received Weak batteries Channel and privacy code not set the same as target transceiver Volume level too low PTT Button inadvertently depressed Excessive radio interference on a particular channel Obstruction of radio signal Unit beeps, but will not function when turned on Reception of unwanted signals Batteries extremely discharged CTCSS privacy mode not on Interference from electronic devices such as computers or TVs Turn on the CTCSS privacy mode and set code number to match the setting of the target transceiver. [. . . ]