Kenwood FreeTalk WX UBZ-GM14 User manual

UBZ-GM14 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
THANK YOU
We are grateful you decided to purchase KENWOOD product and welcome you to the Family
Radio Service (FRS). FRS is personal, short range 2-way radio band for family & friends to
keep in touch without the need for license, radio knowledge, or monthly changes.
Your KENWOOD FreeTalk is called a ’transceiver”, meaning ‘transmitter” and “receiver”.
Your transceiver provides safety and convenience almost anywhere, indoor or outside. The
distance depends on your location; you’ll get maximum distance of up to approximately 2
miles in open areas, less in buildings or vehicles.
KENWOOD believes you will be satisfied with this product’s quality and features.
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not modify or attempt to adjust the transceiver for any reason.
• Avoid extremes in exposure to weather, heat, and cold. This transceiver is water
resistant but not waterproof.
• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place the
transceiver close to heating appliances.
• Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty areas, humid areas, wet areas, nor
on unstable surfaces.
• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, immediately
switch OFF the power and remove the batteries or battery pack from the transceiver.
Contact your KENWOOD dealer.
GENERAL FEATURES
• 14 CHANNELS
• 32 STEP DIGITAL UP/DOWN VOLUME CONTROL WITH 8 LEVEL DISPLAY WITH BEEP
• 500mW POWER OUTPUT
• BATTERY SAVER FUNCTION
• 10CHANNEL FOR WEATHER
• BUSY ON VIBRATE FUNCTION
• LOW BATTERY WARNING BEEP
• CHANNEL SELECT UP/DOWN BUTTON WITH BEEP
• CALL TONE TRANSMIT FUNCTION
• AUDIBLE LOW BATTERY WARNING BEEP
• UP TO 2 MILES COMMUNICATIONS RANGE
• 30 HOURS OPERATION WITH ALKALINE CELLS (RATIO OF TRANSMISSION, RECEPTION
AND STAND-BY PERIODS IS 1:1:8)
CONTROL DIAGRAM
INSTALLING / REMOVING BATTERY
This transceiver requires 3 AA batteries. Use high quality alkaline batteries to enjoy longer periods
of battery life. An audible warning beep is generated when battery level is very low. Reception is
still enabled, but battery replacement is required.
1. Release the battery cover LATCH, then remove the battery cover.
2. Insert (or remove) the 3 AA batteries or battery pack.
3. Observe battery polarityindicated in the batterycompartment.
4. Align the battery cover, then lock it using the LATCH.
OPERATION
POWER ON/OFF
Press and hold the POWER key for (0.5) secondsto power on / off.
At the power on, Back-light displays for (4) seconds
RECEPTION
Press the UP (Down) key to increase (decrease) the volume. The unit features32 stepsdigital
volume control. The speaker sounds when correct signal (same channel) is received.
• You have to select the same channel as your party.
• Press and hold the UP (Down) key to continuously change.
TRANSMISSION
Press the PTT key for transmission. Speak slowly and clearly in a normal tone of voice about 2-3
inches away from the microphone. TX icon appears on the LCD during transmission. Release the
PTT key to return to receive / stand-by mode.
CALL
Press and release the CALL key to transmit an audible Call Tone. The unit rings for 1200
milliseconds. The unit automatically returns to receive / stand-by mode when the Call transmission
is over.
CHANNEL SELECTION
The channel digits blink when the MENU key is pressed. Press the UP (DOWN) key to increase
channels (or decrease). To select a channel and return to receive / stand-by mode pressMENU,
PTT, CALL or MONITOR key and no key entries for (4) seconds.
• Press and hold the UP (Down) key to change a channel continuously.
• At Power On/Off, the selected channel will not be changed.

FREQUENCY CHART
Channel Freq. (MHz) Channel Freq. (MHz) Channel Freq. (MHz)
1462.5625 6462.6875 11 467.6375
2462.5875 7462.7125 12 467.6625
3462.6125 8467.5625 13 467.6875
4462.6375 9467.5875 14 467.7125
5462.6625 10 467.6125
TONE SELECT
After press the MENU key twice and press the UP/DOWN key to select the desired Tone.
Press the UP/DOWN key to return to the Repeat Mode for more than (0.2) seconds.
At press and hold the UP/DOWN key, channel will be changed automatically and will check the
Channel Busy. To select a channel and return to receive / stand-by mode press MENU, PTT, CALL
or MONITOR key and no key entries for (4) seconds.
At power On/Off, the selected tone will not be changed.
CTCSS TONE NUMBER & FREQUENCY
No. Freq.(Hz) No. Freq.(Hz) No. Freq.(Hz) No. Freq.(Hz)
1 67 11 97.4 21 136.5 31 192.8
271.9 12 100 22 141.3 32 203.5
374.4 13 103.5 23 146.2 33 210.7
4 77 14 107.2 24 151.4 34 218.1
579.7 15 110.9 25 156.7 35 225.7
682.5 16 114.8 26 162.2 36 233.6
785.4 17 118.8 27 167.9 37 241.8
888.5 18 123 28 173.8 38 250.3
991.5 19 127.3 29 179.9
10 94.8 20 131.8 30 186.2
VOLUME CONTROL
Press the UP/DOWN key to increase(to decrease) the volume level from 1 to 32(from 32 to 1)
Press the UP/DOWN key to return to Repeat Mode for more than (0.2) seconds.
When power On/Off, the volume level will be not changed.
The volume level will be changed to original level during replacing a battery.
MONITOR KEY
1. Monitor On/Off
2. Continuous Monitor Mode On/Off
l_ Normal Monitor Mode
During pressing the Monitor key, Audio is On and RX Icon appears on the LCD.
Release the key to return to Stand-by Mode and Audio will be muted
l_ Continuous Monitor Mode
Press the Monitor key for more than (3) seconds, Monitor Mode will be operated
with Single Beep (RX Icon appears on the LCD)
BACK LIGHT ON/OFF
When any key is pressed, the LCD will be illuminated.
The lamp will be out after (5) seconds.
BATTERY SAVER
After (4) seconds elapse with no key entries, no call received, and no transmission, Battery Saver
automatically functions. It repeats switching ON and OFF the power to the receiver at certain ratios
to maximize battery life. You cannot switch OFF this function.
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency range 462.5625 – 467.125 MHz (14 Channels)
Supply voltage (rated voltage) 6.0 V
Transmit output power 500mW
Dimensions (W x H D, projection not included) 00.0 X 000.0 x 00.0 mm
(0.00 x 0.00 x 0.00 inches)
Weight (with 4 AAA batteries) Approx. 000g (0.0 oz.)
WEATHER FUNCTION
With press the Menu key to appear the Weather Icon on the LCD as blinking with BEEP1 for (0.5)
seconds and press the Up/Down key to appear the Weather Channel.
Press the Up/Down key to select the desired Channel at the Channel is blinking. Press the PTT,
Monitor, Call, Menu key as well as do not press any key for (4) seconds.
The Weather Function will be over.
PTT and Call will be not operated at the Weather Stand-by Mode.
With press the Menu key to blink the Weather Icon and press the Up key for (0.5) seconds to return
to FRS mode.
WEATHER CHANNEL LIST
Channel Frequency Channel Frequency
1162.550 MHz 6162.500 MHz
2162.400 MHz 7162.525 MHz
3162.475 MHz 8161.650 MHz
4162.425 MHz 9161.775 MHz
5162.450 MHz 10 163.275 MHz

VIBRATE FUNCTION
With press the Menu key and Up key for (0.5) seconds to appear the Vibrate Icon on the
LCD with BEEP2. The Vibrate function will be operated as follows.
l_ Receiving (After Carrier Detect for (1) second) at the FRS Mode
l¤ Vibration for (1) second and stop for (0.5) seconds repeat three times
after then will be in the stand by until next receiving.
VIBRATE MODE RELEASING
l_ Transmission
l_ Monitor Operation
l_ Call Operation
l_ With press the Menu Button and Down
NOTICES TO USER
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
One or more of the following statements may be applicable:
FCC WARNING
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the
instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized
change or modification is made.
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer for technical assistance.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the Push-to-
Talk (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.
CAUTION: To maintain compliance with the FCC's RF exposure guidelines hold the transmitter and
antenna at least 2 inch (5 centimeters) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the
antenna pointed up and away from the face. If you wear the handset on your body while using the
headset
accessory, use only the Kenwood supplied belt clip for this product and when transmitting, take it
out of the belt to ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body.
Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage
the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
Kenwood Communications Corporation (“KENWOOD”) warrants this product for
ninety (90) days on parts and labor, measured from the date of purchase by the first
end user. This Warranty is enforceable only by the first end user.
Except as specified below, thiswarranty covers all defects in material and
workmanship in this product. The following are not covered by the Warranty:
1. Damage, deterioration or failure resulting from:
A.Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, product modification or failure to follow
Instructions contained in your Owner’s Manual.
B. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by KENWOOD.
C. Installation of parts that do not conform to the quality or specifications of the
original parts.
2. Damage or loss occurring during shipment (claims must be presented to the

carrier).
3. Any unit which is not new when sold to the first end user or upon which the
serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
Your KENWOOD transceiver must be returned to the original place of purchase for
warranty service. Whenever the product is presented for warranty service, you
must supply a sales receipt or other evidence of the date of purchase. Kenwood
reserves the right to repair or replace the product with a new or reconditioned
product.
Unless considered unlawful or unenforceable under applicable law:
A. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO KENWOOD TRANSCEIVER,
INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, HEREBY ARE EXCLUDED.
B. KENWOOD’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT KENWOOD’S OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT, AND SHALL NOT INCLUDE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.
This Warranty is enforceable only in the United States of America.
If a problem develops during or after the Limited Warranty Period, or if you have any
questions regarding the operation of the product, you should contact your KENWOOD
Authorized Dealer or Authorized Service Center. If the problem or your question is not
handled to your satisfaction, please contact our Customer Relations Department at 1-
800-KENWOOD (USA only).
For customers outside U.S.A. or Canada who purchase this product, please contact
your local Authorized Dealer.
1-800-KENWOOD (1-800-536-9663)
USA ONLY