User manual AUDIOVOX GMRS862 Owners Manual

[. . . ] General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS862 Twin Pack Owner's Manual HI LO MODE VOX S Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 Released: 1-13-06 128-7625 1 of 28 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 2 128-7625 2 of 28 CAUTION SAFETY INFORMATION Your 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 Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices. Important: To maintain compliance with the FCC' s RF exposure guidelines hold the transmitter at least 1 inch (2. 5 centimeters) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away. [. . . ] This feature is useful when communicating with other parties at extreme range. By pressing the monitor button momentarily, the LCD backlight is turned on; the LCD backlight will turn off automatically in about 5 seconds, unless the monitor button is pressed momentarily once again. Push To Talk (PTT) Button (4) Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver that is set to the same channel and privacy code setting as yours. Hold the transceiver approximately 1 to 2 inches from your face as you speak into the built in microphone (9). After you have finished speaking, release the PTT Button to allow reception of incoming signals. 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 icon will appear. 11 128-7625 11 of 28 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. icon ( 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/VOX Button (12) This button is used to select various feature settings in the GMRS and FRS modes. When pressed and held for 3 seconds, the VOX mode is entered and the VOX icon appears on the display. External Speaker (SPK)/ Microphone (MIC)/CHG Jack (6) This jack accepts both the supplied Audiovox boom microphone/headset connector and the wall charging adapter. For equipment and accessories for the GMRS862, refer to page 7 and/or 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. 12 128-7625 12 of 28 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 CTCSS subcodes do not prevent others from hearing your transmission. [. . . ] · 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. 19 128-7625 19 of 28 Troubleshooting Problem No transmission while pressing the PTT Button Possible cause Weak batteries Incorrect battery polarity Correction Replace batteries Install the batteries following the directions in paragraph Installing the Batteries. 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 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. Turn the devices off or move farther away from them. 20 128-7625 20 of 28 echnical Specifica ications: Tec hnical Specif ica tions: General Frequency Range: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. [. . . ]