Audiovox GMRS1600-2PK User manual

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Released: 9-24-02.
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© 2002 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Customer Service
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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 SUPPLIED AUDIOVOX CHARGER AND
WALL ADAPTER, USE ONLY AUDIOVOX-APPROVED RECHARGEABLE
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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGING OTHER BRANDS
OF BATTERIES.
AVOID PLACING THE GMRS1600-2PK RADIO TRANSCEIVER FOR PRO-
LONGED 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 GMRS1600-2PK RADIO TRANSCEIVER WITH
A DAMAGED ANTENNA.
PLACE THE RUBBER COVERS ON JACKS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 REPRESENTATAIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT, IS ELIGIBLE
TOAPPLY FORA 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.
CAUTION

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Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when commu-
nicating with other transceivers in a flat open area with no trees or build-
ings obstructing its signal. Range may be up to 7 miles under such condi-
tions. Obstacles such as buildings, trees or mountains will tend to reduce
the transceiver’s effective range.
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.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power
transmitter. When the PTT button is pushed 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. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC
regulations.
PERFORMANCE
Your GMRS1600-2PK Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way
radio that you can carry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give
you reliable communications for many different applications.
FEATURES
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1. Battery Cover
2. Monitor Button
3. Detachable Carry Clip
4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) and Func-
tion Confirmation Button
5. Antenna
6. External Ear (EAR) /Microphone
(MIC) Jack
7. Power On/Off Button
8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Model GMRS1600-2PK (FCC License Required)
9. Up Channel/Volume Button
10. Function (FUNC) Select But-
ton
11. Down Channel/Volume But-
ton
12. Built-in Speaker
13. Built-In Microphone
14. Emergency (EMG/LOCK)
Button
15. Battery Charging Contacts
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2
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Model GMRS1600-2PK DISPLAY
1. Battery Save Indicator: Automatically appears 5 seconds after
idle button or receive activity, thereby entering the “Sleep” mode.
2. Transmit Call Indicator: Icon appears when the PTT button is pressed
twice to alert the receiving party that a transmission is about to occur.
3. Small Segment Display: Indicates the Continuous Tone Coded
Squelch System (CTCSS) tone code (1-38) function is active for the
main channel in use.
4 Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use between
1 and 22.
5. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows
hands free conversation. The icon appears when the VOX mode is
active.
6. Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Icon appears when dual watch mode is
active.
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9
10
11
7
8
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5
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4
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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. Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation
tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off.
9. Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This
function disables keys such as channel up/down and MODE.
10. Battery Level Indicator: Icon indicates the battery charge level.
11. CTC Indicator: This icon appears when the Continuous Tone
Coded Squelch System is active or a CTC channel is being selected.
12. Roger Beep (RGB) Indicator: This icon appears when the Roger
Beep tone is enabled; the tone sounds at the receiving unit to indicate
voluntary “End of Transmission”.
13.User Identification (ID) Indicator: When enabled, this icon appears
on the display, and one of 10 user selectable ID codes accompanies
each transmission, letting the receiving unit (if so equipped) know
who the sender is.
14.EMG Indicator: This icon appears when the unit is placed in the
emergency transmit mode.
15. HI/LO Indicators: The HI or LO indicator appears depending on the
selected transmitter power output level.
16. Transmit Indicators: These icons appear when the PTT button is
pressed to initiate a transmission. Transmission power is depicted
by the transmit icon; in low power mode, two bars appear and in high
power mode, five bars appear
17. Receive/Monitor (BUSY) Indicators: These icons appear whenever
an incomming signal is being received, and whenever the monitor (M)
button is pressed to receive incoming transmissions.
18. Out-of-Range Indicator: Icon will be on steady when received signal
strength is normal; icon flashes when signal strength becomes weak
and intermittant.
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Equipment and Accessories Supplied
1. Radio (2) Model: GMRS1600-2PK
2. Carry Case (2) P/N: ACC-403T
3. Owner’s Manual (1) 128-6400
4. Batteries (8), Rechargeable P/N: ASB-404T
5. Dual Desk-Top Charger (1) P/N: ADT-467T
6. AC Wall Adapter (1) P/N: AAA-401T
7. Boom Microphone (2) P/N: ABM-402T
8. Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter (1) P/N: ACL-466T
Powering the Transceiver:
Your GMRS1600-2PK 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. In addition, the unit can be operated directly
from a 12 Vdc source (such as available from a car cigarette lighter
receptacle) by connecting the vehicle cigarette lighter battery charger adapter
to the dual desk-top charger supplied with the units. When connected for
operation in this manner, the batteries are bypassed and are no longer
used to power the unit. The battery charge indicator icon displays the bat-
tery charge level. This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS1600-
2PK. 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 GMRS1600-2PK:
1. Alkaline Batteries.
WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.
2. Audiovox Rechargeable NiMH Batteries - (Rechargeable NiMH
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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 clip securing the belt clip to radio and slide
the belt clip upward and away from the radio body. Next, press down with
the thumbs at the embossed diamonds, 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.
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 thumbs,
press down on
battery cover at
diamonds and
slide cover down
to open.
Stand 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.
SPRING
CLIP
BATTERY
COVER
CARRY
CLIP
EMBOSSED
DIAMONDS
POSITIVE
TERMINALS
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The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer
operating times for the GMRS1600-2PK:
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.
DESKTOP CHARGING STAND
PART NUMBER ADT-467T
CHARGING
COMPARTMENT
LEDs:
RED---CHARGING
AC WALL
ADAPTER/
CHARGING
TRANSFORMER
MODEL: AAA-401T
INPUT: 120VAC
OUTPUT: 12VDC
CHARGING STAND
PWR JACK
(12VDC)
ADAPTER POWER
PLUG
GMRS RADIO
CHARGING
COMPARTMENTS (2)
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NOTE: Only Audiovox
approved rechargeable
batteries (P/N ASB-404T)
can be recharged in the radio
transceiver.

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GMRS1600-2PK OPERATIONAL MODES
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Controls:
Power (P) On/Off (7) Button
Press and hold the Power on/off ( P) 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 (9, 11)
With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/Volume button ( ) to
increase volume and the Down Channel/Volume button ( ) to decrease
GMRS/FRS
FUNCTION
SELECT
BUTTON
BEEP
DUAL
WATCH
VOX
SELECT
POWER
SELECT
CTCSS
SELECT
CHANNEL
SELECT
CHAN
SCAN
USER
IDENT.
ROGER
BEEP
ID CODE
SELECT
CTCSS
SCAN
CALL TONE
SELECT