Audiovox GMRS122-2CH - 5 Mile GMRS Radio User manual

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General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
Model : GMRS122-2CH
Draft :
Owner's Manual
1-800-290-6650
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NEVERATTEMPTTOCHARGEALKALINEORDRYCELLBATTER-
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-3000PK 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 GMRS122-2CH RADIO
TRANSCEIVERWITHADAMAGED ANTENNA.
PLACETHE RUBBER COVERON JACKS WHEN NOT INUSE.
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. BatteryCover
2. Monitor/FunctionConfirmation
Button
3. DetachableCarryClip
4. Push-To-Talk(PTT)and Func-
tionConfirmationButton
5. Antenna
6. ExternalSpeaker(SP.)/Micro-
phone(MIC)Jacks
7. Built-inSpeaker
8. LiquidCrystal Display (LCD)
9. Built-inMicrophone
Model GMRS122-2CH (FCC License Required)
10. UpChannel/Volume Button
11. DownChannel/Volume
Button
12. MODEButton
13. Power(PWR)On/Off&
SCANButton
14. BatteryChargingContacts
14
3
5
4
1
2
913
11
8
10
12
7
3
(REF)
1
(REF)
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Model GMRS 122-2CH DISPLAY
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1. RogerBeep Tone On/Off Indicator:
2.
3. Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor (M) button is
pressed and the channel monitor function is activated.Icon appears
also when a signal is being received.
The icon also represents transmit signal power during
4. Large Segment Display: Indicatesthe channel number in use.
5. Scan Indicator: Thisfunction allows theuser to scana channel and/or a
tonecode every .5 second to search for a validsignal.
6. Battery Level Indicator: Icon indicates when the battery is low level.
7. Hi/LO Indicators: Appropriate icon appears when the transmit power
is set to desired output power.
7
8
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
Roger Beep tone is on, and disappears when tone is not in use.
Transmit Indicator:
transmission.
This icon appears when the
8. Small Segment Display:
Displays the CTCSS tone option in the
channel from (00-38).
9. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator:
This function allows
hands free conversation. The icon appears when the VOX mode is
activated.

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Equipment and Accessories Supplied
1. Radio (2) GMRS122-2CH
2. Owner’s Manual (1) 128-xxxx
3. Batteries (8) Rechargeable NiMH
4. Dual Desk-Top Charger DTC122-2CH
5. AC Wall Adapter UD-1201B
Powering the transceiver:
Your GMRS122-2CH radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries.
Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than rechargeable
batteries. Only the supplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries
can be recharged in the radio transceiver using the suppiled desk-top
charger and associated wall adapter. This will ensure optimum
performance for the GMRS122-2CH. Battery charging time is typically
10-12 hours. Use of the Audiovox 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 GMRS122-2CH:
1.Alkaline Batteries.
WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.
2.Audiovox Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries - (Rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries, Wall Adapter and Charging Stand included).

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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 top 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.
Use only Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries and charger
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:
Batteryinstallation is made more convenient whenthe carry clipis removed.
To do this, release the spring clip securing the belt clip to radio and slide
the belt clip upward and away from the radio body. Next, press down with
the thumb at the embossed arrow, slide the battery cover down and lift off
thebattery cover.Insertfour AAAbatteries (alternatepositive ends(+) toward
the top of the transceiver, starting left-to-right.
RELEASE
BUTTON
CLIP
BATTERY
COVER
BELT
CLIP
COVER
ARROW
POSITIVE
TERMINALS
CLIP + +
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The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer
operating times for the GMRS122-2CH:
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.
AC WALL
ADAPTER/
CHARGING
TRANSFORMER
MODEL:UD-1201B
INPUT : 110VAC
OUTPUT : DC12V
DESKTOP CHARGING STAND
PARTNUMBERDTC122-2CH
CHARGING STAND
PWR JACK
ADAPTER
POWER
PLUG
GMRS RADIO
CHARGING
COMPARTMENTS(2)
PWR
CHARGING
COMPARTMENT
LEDs:
RED---CHARGING
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NOTE:
To differentiate between operating modes, look for HI or LO indication
Refer to the appropriate section of this manual for detailed operating
instructions for each mode.When in standby mode,the transmit/receive
indicator will flash once every 5 seconds as the unit is in the
power-save mode.
GMRS122-2CH OPERATIONAL MODES
GMRS/FRS
BAND
ROGER
BEEP
POWER
SELECT
CTCSS
SELECT
CHANNEL
SELECT
below the battery power level indicator when in GMRS mode.

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Controls:
Power On/Off (13) Button
Press and hold the power on/off button (PWR
) for at least 2 seconds. You will
hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on. To turn the unit off, press
andhold the button for at least 2 seconds.
Adjustingthe 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 by the small
number in the icon (UL0 - 7
).
Monitor/Display Backlight Button (2)
This button is used to to check activity on the current frequency before
transmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button longer
than 2 seconds;the BUSY icon will apppear on the display and you will
hearstatic if frequency isclear.
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; the LCD backlight will turn off automatically 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
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transmit and receive at the same time.
While the PTT Button is
pressed and the TX indicator on the LCD will be display.
Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode. When
receiving an incoming signal,
The PTT Button can also be used as a two-way call ringer. Pressing the
buttontwicequickly willcall anotherpartyon thesame channel. TheTransmit
icon on the LCD will displayed for 3 seconds and then go out.
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)
Thisbutton is usedto select variousfeature settings in the GMRS and FRS.