Audiovox GMRS2VMK User manual

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EMG
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ID
CTC
OUT OF
RANGE
EMG
OUT OF
RANGE
HI LO
HI LO
CTC ID
FAST INTELLIGENT CHARGER

CAUTIONS
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Never attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries, as batteries may burst causing
personal injury and damage to the product. When recharging nickel metal hydride
(NiMH) batteries with the Audiovox charger, use only Audiovox approved re-
chargeable batteries. The Audiovox rechargeable batteries were designed to provide
optimum operation for your radio in various environmental conditions. 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 instruc-
tions for charging other brands of batteries. Avoid placing the GMRS2VMK 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 GMRS2VMK radio transceiver with a damaged antenna.
Place the rubber cover on jacks when not in use.
Check the laws and regulations on the use of radio products in the area
where you drive. Always obey them.
When using the radio product while driving, please:
• Give full attention to driving and to the road.
• Pull off the road and park before transmitting or receiving a call if
driving conditions so require.
GMRS license:
Use of this radio within the United States requires an FCC GMRS license. An
individual 18 years of age or older, who is not a representative 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. You can find the forms online at: http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html,
or call 1-800-418-3676.

Your GMRS2VMK Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you can carry
almost anywhere. The Fast Intelligent Charger can be mounted in a vehicle and
is designed for a vehicle environment. The GMRS2VMK is skillfully constructed to
give you reliable communications for many different applications. The GMRS2VMK
is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on
the ski slopes or at the mall. The GMRS2VMK is comprised of the items below:
Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when communi-
cating with other transceivers in a flat open area with no trees or buildings
obstructing its signal. Range may be up to five miles under such conditions.
Obstacles such as buildings, trees or mountains will tend to reduce the
transceiver’s effective range. The transceiver is designed to operate using
the Audiovox supplied four AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries.
FEATURES
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PERFORMANCE
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Radio Part
Number
GMRS-1200
Fast Intelligent
Charger Part
Number
2VMKCHG
Cigarette
Lighter
Adapter Cable
Part Number
2VMKCIG
Rechargeable
Batteries
Part Number
HR4U

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1. Battery Door
2. Monitor/Backlight Button
3. Detachable Carry Clip
Part Number 2VMKBLT
4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button
5. Antenna
6. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro-
phone (MIC) Jacks
7. Built-in Speaker
8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
9. Built-in Microphone
GMRS2VMK (FCC License Required)
10. Up Channel/Volume Button
11. Down Channel/Volume
Button
12. MODE Button
13. SCAN/Lock Button
14. Emergency (EMG) Call
Button
15. Power On/Off Control
16. Combination Transmit Indi-
cator (Red)/Receive and
Monitor Indicator (Green)
SCAN
EMG
MODE
EMG
ID
CTC
OUT OF
RANGE
EMG
OUT OF
RANGE
HI LO
HI LO
CTC ID
3
5
4
1
2
9
13
11
8
10
12
7
3
(REF)
1
(REF)
15
14
16
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GMRS2VMK 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).
11. HI/LO Indicators: Appropriate indicator appears when the transmit
power is set to desired output power on the GMRS channels.
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11
13
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9
7
6
4
5
3
2
1
14
15
16
EMG
OUT OF
RANGE
HI LO
CTC ID
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12.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.
13.Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option in the
channel from (00-38).
14.Out of Range Indicator: Icon will be on steady when received signal
strength is normal; icon flashes when signal strength becomes weak
and intermittant.
15.Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows
hands free conversation. The indicator appears when the VOX mode
is activated.
16.Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Indicator appears when dual watch mode
is active.
Powering the transceiver:
Your GMRS2VMK radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries. Only
Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries should be recharged in the
radio transceiver using the Fast Intellegent Charger. This will ensure
optimum performance for the GMRS2VMK. Use of the Fast Intellegent
Charger 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 GMRS2VMK:
1. Alkaline Batteries.
WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.
2. Audiovox Rechargeable NiMH Batteries -It is strongly recom-
mended that only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries and
the Fast Intelligent Charger be used while charging batteries
internal to the transceiver.
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:
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. 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
LATCH
BATTERY
COVER
CARRY
CLIP
PART
NUMBER
2VMKBLT
COVER
ARROW
+ +
+ +
POSITIVE
TERMINALS

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Mounting the Charger
The Fast Intelligent Charger can be mounted horizontally or vertically in
a vehicle. Mount the Fast Intelligent Charger using the following proce-
dure:
1. Hold the charger up to the surface where is to be mounted.
2. Using a marker, mark the location of where the mounting holes are
going to made.
WARNING!
Never install above your fuel tank as the holes you must drill may pierce the
tank or the fuel lines. Also check for other obstructions such as wires, etc.
3. Drill the mounting holes and using the screws provided, mount
the charger in the desired location.
4. Cover the screw heads of the mounting screws with the covers pro-
vided.
VERTICAL MOUNTING HORIZONTAL MOUNTING
MOUNTING
SCREW
HOLES
MOUNTING SCREW
COVERS
MOUNTING
SCREW
HOLES

Where to Install the Charger
The Fast Intelligent Charger can be mounted horizontally or vertically
in any suitable location within the trunk, passenger compartment or
rear cargo area of your vehicle. When mounting the charger in the trunk
it maybe necessary route the cigarette lighter adapter wiring from the
trunk to your car dashboard if no closer power outlet is available. The
cigarette lighter adapter cable is approximately 16 feet long.
WARNING!
Never install above your fuel tank as the holes you must drill may pierce
the tank or the fuel lines. Also check for other obstructions such as wires,
etc.
MOUNT UNDER LIP OF TRUNK
MOUNT ON SIDE WALL
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Using the Fast Intelligent Charger
The Fast Intelligent Charger will typically fully charge the transceivers
in two hours. LEDs mounted on the front of the charger provide visual
status of the charging process.
Charging Indicators Status
Steady Yellow: The charging process is not taking place.
Charging will not occur at temperatures below
14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius)
or above 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees
Celsius).
Blinking Red: The charging process is not taking place. The
batteries need to be replaced.
Steady Red: Charging in progress.
NOTE: Observe the charging LED indicators after one
minute to ensure that charging is taking place.
If charging LEDs are blinking, replace the
batteries.
Steady Green: Batteries are fully charged.
CHARGING LED INDICATORS