Rugged Radios GMR2 User manual

GMR2
USER MANUAL

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The GMR2 operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies, which require a
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. You must be licensed prior to operating
on channels 1-7, 15-22 or RP15-22, and RUGGED which comprise the GMRS channels of
the GMR2. Serious penalties may result from unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation
of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act’s Sections 501 and 502 (amended).
You will be issued a call sign by the FCC that should be used for station identification when
operating your radio on GMRS channels. You should also cooperate by engaging in permissible
transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent
with the length of your transmission time
To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact the FCC at
1-888-CALL-FCC or go to the FCC’s website: http://www.fcc.gov and request Form 605.
FCC NOTICE

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User Safety Information
Package Includes
Charging Your Battery Pack
Charging Preparation
Charging Operation
Accessories Connections
Battery Pack
Belt Clip
Ext. Mic/Speaker
Getting Acquainted
Front Panel Operation
Side Panel Operation
LCD Display
Keypad Functions
Working Mode
Set Menu Mode
Menu Operation
Detailed Function Description
CTCSS Tone Frequency
DCS Code
Advanced Functions
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Specifications
General
Transmitter
Receiver
Notes
CONTENTS
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• Please read the following brief instructions, non-compliance with these rules may
cause danger or violate the law.
• Obey the local government regulation before using this radio, improper use may violate
the law and be punished.
• Turn off the radio before entering flammable or explosive areas.
• Do not charge or change the battery in flammable or explosive areas.
• Turn off the radio before getting close to the blasting zone or detonator areas.
• Do not use radio whose antenna is damaged, touching of damaged antenna will cause
heat injury.
• Do not attempt to open the radio; the maintenance work should be done by technical
expert only.
• To avoid troubles caused by electromagnetic interference or electromagnetic
compatibility, please turn off the radio in places where the banner displays “Do not use
wireless equipment”, such as hospitals and other healthcare locations.
• In vehicles, do not put the radio within the area of airbag deployment.
• Do not store the radio under the direct sunshine or in hot areas.
• When you transmit with the radio, do keep away from its antenna for 5cm at least.
• If the radio appears defective or starts to smoke, please shut off its power immediately
and contact your local dealer.
• Do not transmit too long, for the radio may heat and cause injury.
USER SAFETY INFORMATION

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• Radio Unit x 1
• Antenna
• Li-ion Battery (1400mAh)
• Charging Kit
• Belt Clip
• User Manual
• Charger
• Li-ion Battery (3200mAh)
• Adapter
Please check if any damage to the package when you receive it. Carefully unpack the
transceiver. We recommend that you check the items listed in the following table. If any items
are missing or damaged during shipment, please contact with your local dealer immediately.
Note: See to the annular label at the bottom of the antenna for the antenna frequency range.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
OPTIONAL ITEMS

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CHARGING YOUR BATTERY PACK
Precaution: The supplied battery pack of this radio is a high –performance Li-ion with 7.4V
standard voltage 1400mAh high capacity in a very compact package. Under normal use,
the battery pack may be used for approximately 500 charge cycles and more, after which
operating time maybe expected to decrease. If you have an old battery pack which is displaying
capacity which has become diminished, you should replace the pack with a new one.
Warning: When the conductive metals such as jewelry, keys, or decorative chains touch the battery terminals, all the
batteries are likely to cause damage to the items or personal injury. These conductive metals may form a short circuit and
generate heat. Handle the battery carefully, especially when placed in a pocket or metallic container.
• Please do not short-circuit the battery terminals or expose to fire. Do not disassemble
the battery.
• Charge the battery between 32°F and 113°F. The battery cannot normally be charged
beyond this temperature range.
• Please turn off the transceiver when you charge it. Transmitting with the transceiver in
charge will affect its normal charge.
• Do not unplug the Power Adapter or battery when it is charging.
• If the battery does not last its normal charge, it shows that the battery is depleted,
please change the battery pack.
• Please do not charge when the battery or the radio is wet. Please dry it with a cloth
and wait for it to be fully dry before charging to avoid any danger.
CHARGING PREPARATION

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CHARGING YOUR BATTERY PACK
Battery Tips
• The battery is not fully charged at the factory, please charge it before using it.
• Charge and discharge the battery two or three times, the battery capacity will reach
the best condition. When the battery capacity is low, please charge or change the
battery.
• If the battery lasts a short time, even if it is fully charged, the battery is depleted,
please contact your local dealer to buy a new battery.
After installing the battery pack, if the battery icon shows [ ], it means that the battery
pack is out of power. Please charge it.
CHARGING OPERATION
Charging indicator light conditions:
Indicator Display Status
Red Charging
Green Completed

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ACCESSORIES CONNECTIONS
1. Align the two grooves of battery and the guide rail on the back of the aluminum shell,
ensure full contact and in parallel, then push the battery up to the radio base along the
rail on the back of the aluminum shell, until the battery latch locks up. (Picture 1)
2. To remove the battery, please make sure the radio is closed, push the battery latch
down, and make sure the radio and battery is on the releasing state, and then push the
battery out from the radio. (Picture 2)
BATTERY PACK
PICTURE 1 PICTURE 2

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ACCESSORIES CONNECTIONS
Align the two holds of belt clip and the two holes of the radios, fix them with the supplied
M2.5x5 screws. Loosen the screw set to remove belt clip. (Picture 5)
BELT CLIP
PICTURE 5

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ACCESSORIES CONNECTIONS
EXTERNAL MICROPHONE/SPEAKER
Open the cover of the microphone/speaker jack and insert the microphone/speaker plugs
into the jack. (Picture 6)
• Using the external headset or mic/speaker will affect the water-tightness performance
of radio.
F
A/B
3*
2
1
456
789#
0
PICTURE 6

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GETTING ACQUAINTED
FRONT PANEL OPERATION
F
A/B
3 *21
4 5 6
7 8 9 #
0
ANTENNA
POWER/
VOLUME BUTTON
MICROPHONE
LCD DISPLAY
A/B SWITCH
KEY/EXIT
INDICATOR
SPEAKER
FUNCTION/ENTER KEY
NUMBERAL KEY

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SIDE PANEL OPERATION
GETTING ACQUAINTED
MONI
1. Flashlight
2. Activates 1750HZ for repeater access
and transmit DTMF and 2/5 tone signaling
Press this key disables the noise squelching
action, allow you to hear very weak signals
near the background noise level.
PTT
Press it to transmit and release it to receive
after your transmission is completed.
MIC/SP
The jack provides connection
points for microphone audio,
earphone audio, speaker and
program cable.

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LCD DISPLAY
You will see various icons shown on the screen when power is on. The following table can help
you identify icons’ meaning which display on LCD.
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Icons Function
Operating band signal & power meter
High TX power active
Dual watch/standby active
RX power save active
Scanning active
Narrow/wide band mode active
Repeater shift direction
Keypad lock
Battery power indicator
LCD DISPLAY
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[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
Press key
Enter menu mode/
confirm
the setting
(1) Switch the A or B
frequency to be the
“Operating” Band
(2) EXIT function
Upper menu item,
channel or frequency
Lower menu item,
channel or frequency.
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
Press key
Frequency/
Channel No.
entry “1”
Frequency/
Channel No.
entry “2”
Frequency/
Channel No.
entry “3”
Frequency/
Channel No.
entry “5”
Frequency/
Channel No.
entry “5”
Press
[ ] + Enter scan item Enter priority TX
mode item
Enter VOX level
item
Enter high/low
power item
Enter squelch
level item
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
GETTING ACQUAINTED
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GETTING ACQUAINT-
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[ ] [ ]
Press key Press and hold key to start keypad lock Switch CH mode and VFO mode. Long press [#] to
enter FM radio.
Enter TX/RX tone coder Press [F] + [#] to start emergency alert
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
Press key
Frequency/
Channel No.
entry “6”
Frequency/
Channel No.
entry “7”
Frequency/
Channel No.
entry “8”
Frequency/
Channel No.
entry “9”
Frequency/
Channel No.
entry “0”
Press
[ ] +
Enter dual
wait/standby
item
Enter LED item Enter color item Enter beep item Enter DTMF
2T & 5T
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS (CONT.)
GETTING ACQUAINTED
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WORKING MODE
CHANNEL MODE (CH)
Channel No. will be indicated on the display and if the transceiver display mode option is on, it
will show the name and the channel.
FREQUENCY MODE (LSO)
Under this mode, you can use [ ] /[ ] key to change the frequency or input the frequency
by keypad directly and store channels.
FREQUENCY–CHANNEL MODE (MR)
When you have stored a memory channel at least and under VFO mode, press [ ] key to
enter MR mode. The frequency will be indicated on the display and the channel No. will be
indicated at the right side.
FM RADIO MODE
The transceiver provides frequency 88.00-108.00MHz FM radio. Under this mode, you can
choose the FM frequency that you need directly. Scan frequency range and store your favorite
channels. Long press [ ] to enter and exit FM radio mode.
MENU MODE
Press [ ] key to enter MENU mode. There are 15 items in total.
Please see SET MENU MODE.

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SET MENU MODE
No. LCD Display Available Values Description of Function
1 SCAN / Frequency/Channel Scan
2 SQUELCH 0-9 SQL Level Setting
3 MONITOR 1 Channel
2 Channel Dual Wait/Standby
4 BACKLIGHT On/Auto/Off LED Display Mode
5 DIMMER 1-7 Background Light Color
6 BEEP On/Off Keypad Beeper Setting
7 ROGER BP On/Off Transmit Over Beeper
8 AUTOLK On/Off Auto Keypad Lock
9 VOICE On/Off Voice Prompt
10 BAT TERY DC Battery Power Voltage
11 C-CDC OFF/67.0/D023N TX/RX Tone Coder
12 R-CDC OFF/67.0/D023N RX Tone Coder
13 T-CDC OFF/67.0/D023N TX Tone Coder
14 SCRAMBLER 1-8/OFF Voice Scrambler
15 FIRMWARE - Radio Version

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SET MENU MODE
MENU OPERATION
1. Under Standby Mode, press [ ] to enter menu setting, LCD displays “MENU”.
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the desired menu item. LCD displays current setting of
selected item.
3. Press [ ] to enter and then press [ ] or [ ] to select the desired setting.
4. Press [ ] to confirm.
5. Press [ ] once or twice to exit and then return the standby mode.

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1. Scan (SCAN---MENU 1)
Functions: under VFO/MR/CH mode, the transceiver allows you to scan the entire current
operating band and memory channels.
Enter MENU 1 and press [ ] key to start scanning.
When you start scanning, press [ ] /[ ] key to change direction. And it will halt on a
signal it encounters, press [ ] key to stop scanning.
Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the above modes. Before you begin, take a
moment to select the way in which you would like the scanner to halt on a signal.
2. Squelch Adjustment (SQUELCH---MENU 2)
Functions: Squelch system allows you to mute the background noise when no signal is
being received. Not only does the Squelch system “standby” operation more pleasant, it also
significantly reduce battery current consumption.
Enter MENU 2 to set SQL level. Default: 3
3. Dual Watch/Standby (MONITOR---MENU 3)
Functions: This transceiver allows you to receive the sub band signal even if you are working
on the operating band. It could monitor the signal under both master and sub band at the
same time.
Enter MENU 3 to set MONITOR. Default: ON
DETAILED FUNCTION DESCRIPTION