Audiovox GMRS1882CH User manual

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CustomerService
1-800-290-6650
Released: Jan-28-08

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THISDEVICECOMPLIESWITHPART15OFTHEFCCRULES.
OPERATIONIS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1)THISDEVICEDOESNOTCAUSEHARMFULINTERFERENCE,AND
(2)THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDINGINTERFERENCETHATMAYCAUSEUNDESIRED
OPERATION.

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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)
itsends outradio frequency(RF) signals.The deviceis authorizedto 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. If you wear the handset on your body while using the
headset accessory, use only the Audiovox supplied carry clip
for this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch
(2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting. Use only
the supplied antenna. Do not use your transceiver with a
damaged antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate
FCC regulations.
Performance:
Your transceiver will only achieve its maximum operating range when
communicating with other transceivers across open and flat areas or
between elevated points. Normally occurring environmental factors such
as buildings, trees, terrain and weather, or interference from other radio or
electricalequipment,may haveadverseeffects onthe transceiver'seffective
range. These are not indicative of a fault condition.
Avoid placing the GMRS1882CH radio transceiver for prolonged periods of
time in direct sunlight or temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or above
140°F (60°C).
Place the rubber cover on jacks when not in use.
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WARNINGS:
Battery Care
Never attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries, as batteries may
burst causing personal injury and damage to the product. If rechargeable
batteries are used, such as Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), use only the
supplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries. Use of the Audiovox
charger (also supplied) with other brands of batteries is not recommended,
as battery charging times will vary with different brands. Refer to the
Manufacturer’s instructions for charging other brands of batteries.
Battery Disposal
In general, if handled improperly, batteries pose a risk of fire or burns. Do
not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of
the batteries in fire or water. Dispose of the batteries in a environmentally
safe manner and recycle whenever possible.
FCC WARNING
Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other parts of a unique
nature, with parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer,
may cause a violation of the technical regulations of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
GMRSLICENSE:
USE OF THIS RADIO WITHINTHE UNITED STATES REQUIRESAN FCC
GMRSLICENSE. AN INDIVIDUAL18YEARS OFAGEOR OLDER,WHOIS
NOTAREPRESENTATAIVE OFAFOREIGNGOVERNMENT,IS ELIGIBLE
TOAPPLYFORAGMRSSYSTEMLICENSE. YOUWILLNEEDTWOFORMS
FROMTHE FCC:FCC FORM159,ANDFCCFORM 605(MAIN FORMAND
SCHEDULE F). YOU CAN FIND THE FORMS ONLINE AT:
HTTP://WWW.FCC.GOV/FORMPAGE.HTML,ORCALL1-800-418-3676.
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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)/Charge(CHG)
Jack
7. Built-inSpeaker
8. LiquidCrystalDisplay(LCD)
Model GMRS1882CH (FCC License Required)
9. Built-inMicrophone
10. UpChannel/VolumeButton
11. DownChannel/Volume
Button
12. MODE/WeatherButton
13. PowerOn/Off&Scan
Button
14. VOXButton
15. White Flashlight LED
16. FlashlightEnableButton
17. BatteryCharging Contacts
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2
3
4
5
8
11
912
6
14
10
13
73
(REF)
1
(REF)
17
16
15
18. CrankCharging Lever
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Model GMRS1882CH DISPLAY
1.Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation
tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off.
2.Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This
function disables keys such as channel up/down, SCAN and MODE.
3.Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor (M) button is
pressed and the channel monitor function is activated.
4.Signal Strength Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is being
transmitted. The icon consists of five bars to indicate transmit signal
power level.
5.HI/LO Indicators: Power level indicator appears when the transmit
power is set to desired output power on the GMRS channels.
6.Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use in
GMRS/FRS mode or WEATHER BAND mode.
7.Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel (and
tone code, if present) 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.Signal Receive Indicator: RX icon appears when a signal is being
received.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
11.Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for each
main channel from 01-38.
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13.Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Indicator appears when dual watch
mode is active.
14.Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function
allows hands free conversation. The indicator appears when the
VOX mode is activated.
Equipment and Accessories Supplied
1. Radio (2) GMRS1882CH
2. Owner’s Manual 128-8333
3. Desktop Charger GMRS18DS
4. AC WallAdapter GMRS25AC
5. Rechargeable (NiMH) Batteries (8) GMRS6BAT
6. Detachable Carry Clip GMRS122BCLIP
Powering theTransceiver:
Your GMRS1882CH radio transceiver operates on four AAA Alkaline or
rechargeable batteries. Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better
performance than rechargeable batteries (supplied). Only Audiovox
approved rechargeable batteries should be recharged in the radio
transceiver using the charging accessories. This will ensure optimum
performance for the GMRS1882CH. Battery charging time is typically 6-7
hours for full charge, and 0.5-3 hours for fast charge (depending on existing
battery charge). (Refer to battery charging instructions later in this manual.)
Batteries may get warm during fast charge. Slow charging will automatically
occur after a quick charge of 75%, and may take up to 3-4 hours to achieve
an additional 20% charge. Batteries should not get warm during the slow
charge cycle. Use of theAudiovox charging equipment with other brands of
rechargeable batteries is not recommended as battery charging times will
vary. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for charging other brands of
batteries.
12. Weather Mode Indicator: Icon will be on steady when in the weather
band mode. When in the GMRS/FRS mode, the icon will blink when
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Batteries
There are three methods of powering the GMRS1882CH:
1. Alkaline Batteries.
WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.
2.AudiovoxRechargeableNi-MHBatteries-(RechargeableNi-MH
batteries and Charging Adapter included). Use only Audiovox
approved rechargeable batteries and charging equipment when
charging batteries internal to the unit.
NOTE: To extend battery life, avoid overcharging the batteries
3. Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the 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:
Battery installation is made more convenient when the carry clip is
removed. To do this, release the spring latch securing the clip to radio
and slide the clip downward and away from the radio body.Using
forefinger, grasp the battery cover behind the embossed arrow and pull on
the cover to lift to open. Insert four AAA batteries (alternate positive
ends (+) toward the right side of the transceiver (starting top-to-bottom).
2.Usingforefinger,pullonbatterycover
at"arrow"markandthenlifttoopen.
Removecover.
3.InsertfourAAAbatteries(positive(+)end
towardright side begining at top and
alternatingpositiveterminalsas shown).
1.Using forefinger, pullon
charging leverat"PULL"
marktoflip.
RELEASE
BUTTON
CARRY
CLIP
BATTERY
COVER
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The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer
operating times for the GMRS1882CH:
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.
INPUT: 120VAC
OUTPUT: 12VDC
DESKTOP CHARGING STAND
PARTNUMBERGMRS18DS
CHARGING STAND
PWR JACK
ADAPTER
POWER
PLUG
GMRS RADIO
CHARGING
COMPARTMENTS(2)
CHARGINGCOMPARTMENT
LEDs:
RED----FAST CHARGING
OFF----SLOW CHARGING
NOTE: Only Audiovox
approvedrechargeable
batteries(P/NGMRS6BAT)
can be recharged in the
radio transceiver.
AC WALL ADAPTER/
CHARGING TRANSFORMER
MODEL:GMRS25AC

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GMRS1882CH OPERATION MODE
WEATHERBAND
Weather CHANNEL
SELECT
ROGER
BEEP
BUTTON
BEEP
DUAL
WATCH
VOXLEVEL
SELECT
CALL
SELECT
POWER
SELECT (GMRSChannels Only)
GMRS/FRSBAND
CTCSS
SELECT
CHANNEL
SELECT
NOTE: 1. To switch between GMRS/FRS
and Weather Band modes,
press and hold the MODE/WB
button for 2 seconds. Refer to
the appropriate section of this
manual for detailed operating
instructions for each mode.
2.To enter the VOX mode, press
and hold the VOX button for 1
second.
WeatherALERT
On/Off
Controls:
LEDFlashlight Button(16)
Press this button on the right side of the Transceiver to light the white LED
(15) on top of the unit, thereby activating the built-in flashlight function.
Power On-Off/SCAN Button (13)
Press and hold the power on/off button ( ) for 2 seconds.You will hear
a dual beep to indicate the unit is on. Press the on/off button again for 2
seconds to turn the unit off. When the unit is on and the button is pres-
sed momentarily, the scan mode is enabled or disabled; when enabled,
the scan icon (SCAN) appears on the display.
Adjusting the Volume (10, 11)
With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/Volume button ( ) to
increase volume and the Down Channel/Volume button ( ) to decrease