User manual UNIDEN GMR885-2CK REFERENCE GUIDE

[. . . ] In order to speak to someone, each of you must be set to the same channel and CTCSS code. To choose a channel: With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press the ch/scan key and press the L or M key to increase or decrease the channel number displayed. GMRS channels 1-7, 15-22 have an expectancy range of up to 8 miles by pressing the Power boost button. Choosing a CTCSS Code Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of the codes, OFF or 1-38 selected. [. . . ] To turn ON Roger Beep: Press and hold the L key while turning ON the radio. To turn OFF Roger Beep: Press and hold the L key while turning ON the radio. PACKAGE CONTENTS Your package contains two GMR885 radios, two rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BP38), AC adapter (#AC6248), Charging cradle (#RC8348), two belt clips and this reference guide. You may operate the unit using the rechargeable NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included). The following optional accessories may be purchased from your participating Uniden dealer or call1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the web at www. uniden. com. · NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38 · Charging Cradle - #RC8348 · Headset - #HS2467 USING THE CHARGING CRADLE If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two GMR885-2CK radios can be charged by using the charging cradle. Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing the radio in the charging cradle. 1) Connect the AC adapter (# AC6248) 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's will remain on as long as the radios are left in the charger. *Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions. GMR885 RADIO FCC GMRS LICENSE The GMR885-2CK radio operates on the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communication Commission license to operate. 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. 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 buttons or keys (except for the PTT, Power boost button, and call key) are 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 GMR885-2CK, your radio has a Menu function. Normal CTCSS VOX Level Call Tone Key Lock Normal call wx/ alert sel/ ch/ scan mon vol/ch INSTALL THE BATTERY Your GMR885-2CK radio uses the NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included). Be certain to follow the instruction written on the label on the battery pack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating. 4) Align the battery cover tabs with the GMR885 tab holes then replace the cover clip. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Antenna PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button Power Boost Button Call Key WX/Alert Key Channel/Scan Key Speaker Headset Jack Volume/ch Up Key Volume/ch Down Key On/Off/Select Key Monitor Key Microphone Battery Level Meter 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Receive Indicator Boost Indicator 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 LED's OFF, 1-38 OFF, 1-3 1-5 ON-OFF UT01918ZZ_1 1/9/04 6:03 PM Page 2 USING THE WEATHER RADIO Your GMR885-2CK 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. [. . . ] 1 462. 5625 FRS & GMRS 1 2 462. 5875 FRS & GMRS 2 3 462. 6125 FRS & GMRS 3 4 462. 6375 FRS & GMRS 4 5 462. 6625 FRS & GMRS 5 6 462. 6875 FRS & GMRS 6 7 462. 7125 FRS & GMRS 7 8 467. 5625 FRS 8 9 467. 5875 FRS 9 10 467. 6125 FRS 10 11 467. 6375 FRS 11 CTCSS Chart (Hz) Code Freq. oF OFF 1 67. 0 2 71. 9 3 74. 4 4 77. 0 5 79. 7 6 82. 5 7 85. 4 8 88. 5 9 91. 5 10 94. 8 11 97. 4 12 100. 0 13 103. 5 14 107. 2 15 110. 9 16 114. 8 17 118. 8 18 123. 0 19 127. 3 Ch. 467. 6625 467. 6875 467. 7125 462. 5500 462. 5750 462. 6000 462. 6250 462. 6500 462. 6750 462. 7000 462. 7250 Cross Ref. FRS 12 FRS 13 FRS 14 GMRS 11 GMRS 8 GMRS 12 GMRS 9 GMRS 13 GMRS 10 GMRS 14 GMRS 15 Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. , Fort Worth, TX 76155 (800) 297-1023, 8 a. m. [. . . ]