User manual UNIDEN GMR648-2CK REFERENCE GUIDE

[. . . ] 2) Additional presses of the sel/ key will advance you through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" operating mode. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically returns to "Normal" mode. Choosing a Channel Your radio has 22 channels and 38 CTCSS codes you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you must set to the same channel and CTCSS code. [. . . ] Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing the radio in the charging cradle. 1) Connect the AC adapter (# AD-0001) to DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop, and place the radio in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward. Charge the battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio from the charging cradle after charge. Note: The charge indicator LED will remain on as long as the radios are left in the charger. *Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions. GMR648-2CK RADIO GMRS LICENSE The GMR648-2CK radio operates on the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies when using Channels 1-7 and channels 15-22. You must have a GMRS license issued by the Federal Communications Commission to legally use these channels. For licensing information and application forms, visit the FCC online at: www. fcc. gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at 1-800-418-3676. If you have any questions, you can contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322. No license is required for operation on channels 8-14 or operation on any channel in Canada. USING THE RADIO In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to operate the unit. Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume 1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the radio ON, and increase the speaker volume by pressing the L key. Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps) Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys (except for the PTT button and call key) is pressed. To turn this sound OFF, press and hold the call key while turning ON the radio. Navigating through the Menu To access the advanced features of the GMR648-2CK, your radio has a Menu function. INSTALL THE BATTERY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Antenna PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button Monitor Key Call Key WX/Alert Key Channel/Scan Key Speaker Headset Jack Up Key On/Off/Select Key Microphone Down Key Battery Level Meter Receive Indicator 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Call Indicator Scan Indicator Channel Indicator Alert Indicator Weather Indicator Transmit Indicator Volume Setting Indicator VOX Indicator GMRS/FRS Indicator Keypad Lock Indicator CTCSS Indicator Charging contacts Charging LED Your GMR648-2CK radio uses the NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included). 2) Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab at the bottom of the compartment door allowing the door to be removed. Be certain to follow the instruction written on the label on the battery pack. USING THE WEATHER RADIO Your GMR648-2CK radio can receive weather broadcasts from the NOAA National Weather Service. When in the Weather Radio Alert mode, the system functions as it does in GMRS mode but also monitors the selected weather channel for alerts when not communicating. While using the Weather Radio, you are not able to receive GMRS communications. 1) To turn ON the Weather Radio Broadcast mode, icon appears press the wx/alert key. 2) Press the ch/scan key, and press the L or M key to increase or decrease the number to the desired Weather Channel. The icon disappears from the display. SPECIFICATIONS Channels CTCSS Codes Operating Frequency GMRS/FRS: WX: Power Source Range 15 GMRS/7 FRS/7 Weather 38 Sub-Audible Tones 462. 5500 - 467. 7125 MHz 162. 4000 - 162. 5500 MHz NiMH Battery Pack (BP38) or 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries Channel 1-7 up to 6 miles Channel 8-14 up to 3 miles Channel 15-22 up to 6 miles 30 Hours typ. - NiMH Battery Pack REGULATORY INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. [. . . ] Choosing an Emergency/Weather Channel There are 7 NOAA channel frequencies available and these frequencies are common between the US and Canada. You will need to know what frequency is being transmitted in your location. The icon disappears from the display. Uniden America Service 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. CST, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays (except Thanksgiving and Christmas). CTCSS Chart (Hz) Code oF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Freq. [. . . ]