User manual AUDIOVOX GMRS2VMK Owners Manual

[. . . ] PLACE THE RUBBER COVERS ON JACKS WHEN NOT IN USE Model GMRS-1525 (FCC License Required) 5 3 4 17 6 10 11 MODE 16 15 GMRS-1525 8 C EMG SCAN 2 1 12 9 AUDIO OX 14 13 7 WITH COVER OPEN Battery Door Monitor/Lamp Button Detachable Belt Clip Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button Antenna (Not Removable) External Speaker/Microphone Jack 7. Transmit Indicator (Red), Receive and Monitor Indicator (Green) Model GMRS-1525 DISPLAY 3 2 1 14 11 12 13 5 4 6 9 7 10 8 1. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears in autolock selection mode when the key lock is activated. Beep Tone Indicator: This icon blinks in the selection mode and is constant when selected. [. . . ] Usually, this channel is not monitored, but is to be used in emergency situations pertaining to the immediate safety of life or property. 9 External Microphone/Speaker (6): This jack accepts an Audiovox headset/microphone for totally hands free operation. Scan/Lock Mode (13): Press this Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan. Press and hold Button for more than 1 second to lock or unlock keypad. Operating Modes and Features Operation - Rotate the volume control (15) clockwise to turn power ON. When receiving a call, the signal strength meter appears to indicate incoming received signal strength and the Receive-Monitor indicator (17) lights green. - Push and hold PTT Button (4) to transmit, then speak in to 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. - During communication the CTCSS 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-1525 has 15 channels (frequencies) (1-15) indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel. Channels 1 through 7 are the same frequency as FRS channels 1 through 7. Communication with Audiovox 10 FRS and compatible units is possible on these seven channels. Before transmitting on the selected channel, press the Monitor Button (2) to check the activity on that channel. To access the Auto Channel Scan/Skip List menu, - Press the Mode Button until the Icon (SKIP) or (SCAN) flashes on the LCD panel. NOTE: Pressing the Down button will enter a given channel to the skip list and then increment the display to the next channel number to be assigned to either the skip or scan lists. Scan Operation To enable the scan mode, - Press Scan Button momentarily (SC on) will appear on the LCD panel. - When in scan mode, the display will show each channel on the scan list as it is scanned. - When unit doesn't find any signals and you want to transmit, press the PTT switch to return to home channel operation. To access the Squelch Level Scan menu, - Press the Mode Button until the (S HI) or (S Lo) icon flashes on the LCD panel. - Press the Up or Down Button to toggle the squelch from high to low setting. - Press the PTT Button to confirm your selection. Priority Scan Channel Selection Mode This feature allows you monitor one particular channel while scanning other channels at the same time. If you pre-set any priority channel other than the current channel in use, the pre-set channel will be scanned every 0. 5 second and any strong signals on that channel will be played. To access the Priority Scan menu, - Press the Mode Button until the (PRIO) icon flashes on the LCD panel. - Press the Up Button or Down Button to select the desired channel number you wish to monitor. Only channels on the scan list will be available as a priority channel. [. . . ] This will eliminate the possibility of chemicals leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver. · 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". · Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this transceiver. [. . . ]