Audiovox GMRS8000-2 User manual

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General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
Model :GMRS8000-2
Owner’s Manual
Customer Service
1-800-290-6650
Released: 1-30-04
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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)
it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to 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
electrical equipment, may have adverse effects on the transceiver’s effective
range. These are not indicative of a fault condition.
Avoid placing the GMRS8000-2 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 (NiMH), use only Audiovox-
approved rechargeable batteries. Use of the optional Audiovox charger
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.
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
NOTA REPRESENTATAIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT, IS ELIGIBLE
TOAPPLY FORA GMRS SYSTEM LICENSE. YOU WILLNEED 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.
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1. Battery Door
2. Monitor/Backlight Button
3. Detachable Carry Clip
4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button
5. Antenna
6. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro-
phone (MIC)/Charge (CHG)
Jack
7. Built-in Speaker
8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Model GMRS8000-2 (FCC License Required)
9. Built-in Microphone
10. Up Channel/Volume Button
11. Down Channel/Volume
Button
12. MODE/Weather Button
13. Power On/Off Keylock
Button
14. SCAN/VOX Button
15. White Flashlight LED
16. Flashlight Enable Button
17. Battery Charging Contacts
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Model GMRS8000-2 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.
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: BUSY icon appears when a signal is being
received.
11. 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
the alert is active
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12.Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for each
main channel from 01-38.
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) GMRS8000-2
2. Owner’s Manual 128-7030
Optional Equipment and Accessories
1. Desktop Charger GMRS8DS
2. AC Wall Adapter GMRS8AC
3. Rechargeable (NiMH) Batteries GMRS8BAT
4. Earbud with Remote PTT Button GMRSBHST8
Powering the transceiver:
Your GMRS8000-2 radio transceiver operates on five AAA Alkaline batteries.
Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than rechargeable
batteries (purchased separately). Only Audiovox approved rechargeable
batteries should be recharged in the radio transceiver using the optional
charging accessories. This will ensure optimum performance for the
GMRS8000-2. Battery charging time is typically 16 - 20 hours. Use of the
optional Audiovox 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.
Batteries
There are three methods of powering the GMRS8000-2:
1. Alkaline Batteries.
WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.
2. Audiovox Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries - (Rechargeable NiMH
batteries and Charging Adapter NOT included). Use only Audiovox
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2. Slide the cover
down and then lift
cover at bottom to
open.Remove
cover.
3. Insert five AAA batteries
(positive (+) end toward
right side begining at top
and alternating positive
terminals as shown).
1. Using thumb,
press down on
battery cover at
arrow and slide
cover down to
open.
(purchased separately) 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 optional
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 instruc-
tions 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 five AAA batteries (alternate
positive ends (+) toward the right side of the transceiver (starting top-to-
bottom).
RELEASE
BUTTON
BATTERY
COVER
CARRY
CLIP
COVER
ARROW
POSITIVE
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The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer
operating times for the GMRS8000-2:
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.
GMRS8000-2 OPERATIONAL MODES
WEATHER BAND
WEATHER BAND
SELECT
CHANNEL
SELECT
ROGER
BEEP
BUTTON
BEEP
DUAL
WATCH
VOX LEVEL
SELECT
CALL
SELECT
POWER
SELECT (GMRS Channels
Only)
GMRS/FRS BAND
CTCSS
SELECT
CHANNEL
SELECT
NOTE: 1. To switch between GMRS/FRS
and Weather Band modes,
press and hold the MODE/WB
button for 3 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 S/VOX button for 3
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Controls:
LED Flashlight 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/Keylock (13) 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. When the unit is on
and the button is pressed for less than 2 seconds, the keylock icon
( ) will appear to disable the MODE, SCAN and channel up/down
buttons.
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
volume. The display will indicate the current volume level between 1 and 7
by the small number in the icon ( UL5 ).
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
hear static if frequency is 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
on accompanied by a beep tone (if enabled); the LCD backlight will turn off
automatically in about 5 seconds, or when the monitor button is pressed
momentarily once again.
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