Audiovox GMRS-1200CH User manual

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General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
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GMRS-1200CHGMRS-1200CH
GMRS-1200CH
Released: 2-1-02.
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NEVERATTEMPTTOCHARGE ALKALINE OR DRYCELLBATTER-
IES, AS BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY
ANDDAMAGETOTHEPRODUCT. WHEN RECHARGING NICKEL
METAL HYDRIDE (Ni-MH) BATTERIES WITH THE AUDIOVOX
CHARGER, USE ONLY AUDIOVOX APPROVED RECHARGE-
ABLE 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
INSTRUCTIONSFORCHARGINGOTHERBRANDSOFBATTERIES.
AVOID PLACING THE GMRS-1200CH RADIO TRANSCEIVER
FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT
OR TEMPERATURES BELOW-4° F (-20° C) OR ABOVE 140 ° F
(60°C).
KEEP THE ANTENNA AT 1 INCH (2.5 cm) AWAY FROM YOUR
HEAD AND BODY. DO NOT USE YOUR GMRS-1200CH RADIO
TRANSCEIVERWITHADAMAGEDANTENNA.
PLACETHE RUBBER COVERONJACKS WHEN NOTINUSE.
GMRSLICENSE:
USEOFTHISRADIOWITHINTHEUNITEDSTATESREQUIRESAN
FCC GMRS LICENSE. AN INDIVIDUAL18 YEARS OF AGE OR
OLDER, WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATAIVE OF A FOREIGN
GOVERNMENT, IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A GMRS SYSTEM
LICENSE. YOU WILL NEED TWO FORMS FROM THE FCC; FCC
FORM 159 AND FCC FORM 605 MAIN FORM AND SCHEDULE F.
YOUCANFIND THE FORMS ONLINEAT: HTTP://WWW.FCC.GOV/
FORMPAGE.HTML,ORCALL1-800-418-3676.
CAUTIONS
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1. BatteryDoor
2. Monitor/BacklightButton
3. DetachableCarryClip
4. Push-To-Talk(PTT)Button
5. Antenna
6. ExternalSpeaker(SPK)/Micro-
phone(MIC)Jacks
7. Built-inSpeaker
8. LiquidCrystalDisplay (LCD)
9. Built-inMicrophone
10. UpChannel/Volume Button
Model GMRS-1200CH (FCC License Required)
11. DownChannel/Volume
Button
12. MODEButton
13. SCAN/LockButton
14. Emergency(EMG)Call
Button
15. PowerOn/OffControl
16. CombinationTransmitIndi-
cator(Red)/Receive and
Monitor Indicator(Green)
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Model GMRS-1200 DISPLAY
1.Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation
tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off.
2.Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor (M) button is
pressed and the channel monitor function is activated.
3.Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This
function disables keys such as channel up/down and MODE.
4.Signal Strength Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is being
received. The icon consists of five bars to indicate the received signal
level.
5.Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTC) Indicator: Indicator
appears when the CTCSS tone function is active.
6.Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use.
7.Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel and/
or a tone code every .5 second to search for a valid signal.
8.RogerBeep Tone On/Off Indicator: This icon appears when the
Roger Beep tone is on, and disappears when tone is not in use.
9.Battery Level Indicator: Icon indicates the battery charge level.
10.Emergency Indicator: EMG Icon appears when the EMG button is
pressed. (The frequency is NOT monitored by authorities).
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11.Caller Identification (ID) Indicator: This indication appears when
you select a caller identification code (between 1 and 10). ID selection
operates in conjunction with the small segment display, and can also
be used to identify a calling party in the monitor mode.
12.Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option in the
channel from (00-38).
13.Out of Range Indicator: Icon will be on steady when received signal
strength is normal; icon flashes when signal strength becomes weak
and intermittant.
14.Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows
hands free conversation. The indicator appears when the VOX mode
is activated.
15.Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Indicator appears whendualwatch mode
is active.
Powering the transceiver:
Your GMRS-1200CH radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries .
Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than the supplied
rechargeable batteries. Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries
can be recharged in the radio transceiver using the charging Adapter
supplied with the unit. This will ensure optimum performance for the
GMRS-1200CH. Use of the Audiovox Adapter with other brands of batteries
is not recommended as battery charging times will vary. Refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions for charging other brands of batteries.
Batteries
There are three methods of powering the GMRS-1200CH:
1.Alkaline Batteries.
WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.
2.Audiovox Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries - (Rechargeable NiMH
batteries and Charging Adapter included). Use only Audiovox
approved rechargeable batteries and charger when charging
batteries internal to the unit.
NOTE: To extend battery life, avoid overcharging the batteries.

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2. Slide the cover
down and then lift
cover at bottom to
open.Remove
cover.
3. Insert four AAA batteries
(positive (+) end toward
the bottom begining at
left side and alternating
positive terminals as
shown).
1. Using thumb,
press down on
battery cover at
arrow and slide
cover down to
open.
3. Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the supplied
Audiovox charger with other brands of rechargeable batteries is
not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with different
brands of batteries.Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for
charging other brands of batteries.
Installing the batteries:
Batteryinstallation ismademore convenient whenthecarry clip isremoved.
To do this, release the spring latch securing the clip to radio and slide the
clip downward and away from the radio body. Next, press down with the
thumb at the embossed arrow, slide the battery cover down and lift off the
battery cover. Insert four AAA batteries (alternate positive ends (+) toward
the bottom of the transceiver, (starting left-to-right).
SPRING
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BATTERY
COVER
CARRY
CLIP
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The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer
operating times for the GMRS-1200CH:
1. Do not mix old and new batteries.
2. The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide the
longest operating time.
3. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
batteries.
4. If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the
batteries. Old or leaking batteries can cause damage to the unit and
will void the warranty.
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INPUT: 120 VAC
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GMRS-1200CH OPERATIONAL MODES
CALL
SELECT
MODE
BUTTON
BEEP
ROGER
BEEP
DUAL
WATCH
VOX
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SELECT
CTCSS
SELECT
CHANNEL
SELECT
Controls:
Power On/Off (15) Button
Press and hold the power on/off button ( ) for at least 2 seconds. You
will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on. To turn the unit
off, press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds.
Adjusting the Volume
With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/Volume button ( ) to
increase volume and the Down Channel/Volume button ( ) to decrease
volume. The display will indicate the current volume level between 1 and 7
by the small number in the icon ( U 05 ).
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Monitor/Display Backlight Button (2)
This button is used to check activity on the current frequency before
transmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button longer
than 2 seconds; the icon will apppear on the display and you will
hearstaticif frequencyis clear.
Do not transmit if you hear conversation.
Hold down the Monitor Button again longer than 2 seconds and the
icon will disapppear from the display.
The monitor function will temporarily bypass the squelch setting and play
all signals on a given channel. This feature is useful when communicating
with other parties at extreme range.
By pressing the monitor button momentarily, the LCD backlight is turned
onaccompaniedbya beeptone; theLCDbacklight will turnoffautomatically
in about 5 seconds, or when 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. It is not possible to
transmit and receive at the same time. The Transmit/Monitor LED (16) at
the upper inside right corner of the LCD Panel (8) will light
red while the
PTT Button is pressed.
Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode. When
receiving an incoming signal, the Transmit/Monitor LED indicator will light
green and the received signal strength indicator ( ) will display
the relative strength of the signal.
The PTT Button can also be used as a two-way call ringer. Pressing the
buttontwicequickly willcallanother partyonthe samechannel. TheTransmit
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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 the various GMRS feature settings such as
channel/CTCSS code selection, VOX mode, etc.
Emergency (EMG) Call Button Button (14)
This radio has a quick access button (EMG) to the Emergency and
Assistance Channel. This channel is not monitored by local authorities.
When using this channel,
EMG appears on the display. Pressing this
button will set the transceiver to channel 10, operating on 462.6750 MHz.
External Speaker (SPK)/Microphone (MIC)/(CHG) Jack (6)
This jack accepts an Audiovox headset/microphone connector, or the
Charging Adapter connector, which is supplied with the unit. For additional
optional equipment and accessories for the GMRS-1200CH visit the
Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com.
Scan/Lock Button (13)
Press this Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan mode. Press
and hold Button for more than 1 second to lock or unlock the key pad,
exceptPower,PTT andMonitor(M)and VolumeUp/Down. When thekeypad
is locked, the ( ) icon will display in the top left corner.