Uniden GMR3050-2C User manual

GMR3050-2C
Congratulations on your purchase of a Uniden GMRS/FRS
radio. This lightweight, palm-sized radio is a state-of-the-art
device, equipped with many valuable features. Use it at
sporting events, to stay in contact with family and friends,
hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital
communication.
• 15 GMRS/7 FRS
Channels
• Roger Beep
• 121 Privacy Codes • Battery Charger
• Up to 30-Mile Range* • Silent Mode
• Channel Scan • microUSB charging jack
• VOX Headset Jack • 10 Selectable Call Tone
Alerts
• 2 Earbud-style
headphones
• Auto Squelch
* Range may vary depending on environmental and/or
topographical conditions.
GMR3050-2C HARDWARE
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
9
1 Antenna 7 Speaker
2 USB Charge Port/
Headphone Jack
8 Channel and Volume
3Push to Talk 9 Backlight
4 Microphone 10 CH/LOCK
5 MENU/Power 11 Screen
6 CALL/MON
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Your package contains 2 radios, 6 AA
rechargeable NiMH batteries, one AC adapter/
Y-Split microUSB charge cable, 2 earbuds, 2
belt clips, and this reference guide.
Visit our web site at www.uniden.com to order
accessories.
Use only Uniden accessories.
The radio operates on the General Mobile
Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which
require a Federal Communications Commission
license to operate. For licensing information
and application forms, visit the FCC on-line at:
www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at
1-800-418-3676. If you have any questions you
can contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322.
Each radio uses 3 AA rechargeable NiMH
batteries (included).
To install the batteries:
1. If installed, remove the belt clip.
2. Remove the battery compartment door by
pressing on the latch and releasing the
cover. Remove it.
3. Install the supplied 3 AA NiMH batteries
into the battery compartment. Be certain
to follow the + and – symbols in the
compartment. Installing the batteries
incorrectly will prevent the unit from
operating.
4. Replace the battery compartment door.
5. Replace the belt clip if necessary.
6. Repeat for each radio.
Note: You may also use 3 AA non-rechargeable
alkaline batteries in each radio.
However, do not mix NiMH and alkaline
batteries in the same radio.
CHARGING THE RADIO
Review the following tips before charging your
radios:
CAUTION: Do not attempt to recharge
alkaline batteries. Doing so can
create a safety hazard or damage the
radio.
• Install the batteries before connecting the AC
adapter to the radio and power source.
• The battery icon flashes while the radio
charges, whether the radio is turned on or
not. The charge stops after 14 hours of
continuous charging. If there is a power
interruption, the charging timer resets to 14
hours. If the radio is off and charging stops,
the battery icon stops flashing.
• Charge time may vary depending on the
battery life remaining. For fastest charging,
turn off the radio before charging.
• If battery power is low, you cannot operate
the radio even using external power. If you
try to transmit while power is low, the radio
FCC GMRS LICENSE
INSTALL THE BATTERIES
will automatically turn off. Recharge the
batteries.
GMR3050-2C charges through a microUSB
Y-branch cable (provided) with an AC adapter
end that plugs into an AC power source.
1. Plug one branch of the microUSB Y-Cable
into each radio's microUSB charge port.
2. Insert the AC adapter end into an AC power
source (wall plug).
3. The radio is fully charged when the battery
charging icon stops flashing.
USING THE RADIO
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the
Volume
1. Press and hold the MENU/ key to turn
the radio ON.
2. To change the volume level, press the
▲or ▼key to increase or decrease the
volume level. There are 8 volume levels (L1
- L8) plus volume off (L0)
3. Press and hold the MENU/ key to turn
the radio OFF.
Using Headphones
Your radio comes with earbud headphones for
each radio. Using the earbuds lets you have
more private communications. To use athe
earbuds, lift the rubber cover from the headset
jack, then plug in the earbuds. The microphone
is on the earbud cable.
Important: Your radio is not weather resistant
when using a headset jack. When you remove
the earbuds, be sure to fully press the cover into
place to restore its weather resistant capability.
Using the Menu
Press MENU/ to access the three menu
options:
• Privacy Code (121 codes). The privacy codes
display underneath the channel number on
the screen.
• Call Tone (10 call tone options plus Off)
• VOX (5 levels plus Off)
Each menu option is discussed later in the
manual with the feature that uses it.
Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 22 channels you can use to talk
to others. In order to speak to someone, each of
you must be set to the same channel and privacy
code.
Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
the privacy codes, 0 (OFF), or 1-121 selected.
Code oF (OFF) indicates no privacy code
selected and your radio can receive a signal
regardless of the code settings of the transmitting
radio.
To choose a privacy code:
1. Press MENU/ until the privacy code
number flashes below the channel number.
2. Press ▲or ▼to cycle through the privacy
codes.
3. The radio returns to its normal state after
about 5 seconds.
To choose a channel:
1. Press the CH/LOCK key to access the
channel function; the channel number
flashes.
2. Press▲or▼tomanuallycyclethrough
the channels.
You can only manually cycle through channels
when the channel numbers are flashing.
3. Press CH/LOCK to set the channel.
VOX Feature
CAUTION: Insert headphones into the radio
BEFORE turning on the radio.
Your radio is equipped with a user selectable
Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be
used for automatic voice transmissions. The
VOX feature is designed to be used with or
without a headset with a microphone.
Transmission is initiated by speaking into the
microphone instead of pressing PTT.
To select a VOX level:
1. Press MENU/ repeatedly until the vox
icon and the VOX sensitivity level (OFF,
1-5) blink.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to change the VOX
sensitivity levels. Use level 5 for increased
sensitivity to voice in normally quiet
environments, and use a higher level to
reduce undesired activation in very noisy
environments.
Channel Scan Feature
Your radio has a channel scan feature that allows
you to easily scan all 22 channels. When an
active channel is detected, the unit pauses on
that channel until the channel is clear. Then, after
a 2 second delay, the radio continues scanning.
Press CH/LOCK to resume scanning while the
radio is stopped on an active channel.
When it stops on an active channel, press the
PTT button to transmit on that channel.
Using channel scan
Press CH/LOCK then hold ▼or▲for3
seconds. The radio will repeatedly cycle
through all 22 channels. To reverse scan
direction, press the other directional icon.
Press MENU/ or CALL/MON to stop
scanning.
Silent Mode
Silent mode turns off all key beeps when it is
turned on. It does NOT mute call or voice signals
received.
Change Silent mode status (OFF or ON) by first
turning OFF the radio.
• Turn Silent mode off by pressing the MENU/
key to turn the radio ON. Silent mode is
off and key beeps sound. (Default)
• Turn Silent mode on by pressing the CALL/MON and
MENU/ keys to turn the radio back ON. Silent
mode turns on and no key beeps sound.
Talking on Your Radio
When the radio stops on a channel that is transmitting,
you can talk to others on that channel:
Transmitting
1. Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from
the microphone on the earbud cord. (The tx icon
displays while you are transmitting. Pause slightly
after pressing the PTT button before you start
talking to prevent cutting off your transmission.)
2. When you are finished speaking, release the PTT
button. You can now receive incoming calls. While
receiving, the rx icon displays.
Transmitting a Call Alert Tone
Your radio is equipped with a call tone that will be
transmitted when the CALL/MON key is pressed. You
can select from 10 call tones.
1. Press MENU/ until call displays on the screen
and the call tone number displays.
2. Press ▲or ▼to cycle through the call tones. A
sample of the tone sounds as you move through
them
3. The radio returns to its normal state after about 5
seconds.
To transmit the call tone, press the CALL/MON key.
Auto Squelch Feature
The radio is equipped with an automatic squelch
system which shuts off weak transmissions and
unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or range
limitations.
Monitor Mode Feature
Your radio allows you to listen for weak signals on the
current channel at the press of a key.
To turn ON Monitor Mode:
Press and hold CALL/MON for 2 seconds. On a
channel that does not have activity, you will hear only
an open-squelch hissing noise and rx displays.
To turn OFF Monitor Mode:
Press the CALL/MON key for 2 seconds again.rx
does not display.
Backlight
Press and hold to turn on the LCD backlight. The
screen stays illuminated for 10 seconds before the
backlight turns off.
Key Lock
1. Press and hold CH/LOCK; displays. The
following functions are not affected by Key Lock:
• Volume adjust
• Enter monitor mode
• PTT transmission
• Backlight
• Power off

2. Press and hold CH/LOCK again; disappears.
Channels 15 GMRS/7 FRS
Privacy Codes 121
Operating
Frequency
UHF 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz
Power Source 3AA NiMH Batteries per radio
FREQUENCY CHART
CH Freq.[MHz] -
Cross Ref.
CH Freq.[MHz] -
Cross Ref.
1 462.5625 - FRS &
GMRS 1
12 467.6625 - FRS 12
2 462.5875 - FRS &
GMRS 2
13 467.6875 - FRS 13
3 462.6125 - FRS &
GMRS 3
14 467.7125 - FRS 14
4 462.6375 - FRS &
GMRS 4
15 462.5500 - GMRS
11
5 462.6625 - FRS &
GMRS 5
16 462.5750 - GMRS
8
6 462.6875- FRS &
GMRS 6
17 462.6000 - GMRS
12
7 462.7125 - FRS &
GMRS 7
18 462.6250 - GMRS
9
8 467.5625 - FRS 8 19 462.6500 - GMRS
13
9 467.5875 - FRS 9 20 462.6750 - GMRS
10
10 467.6125 - FRS 10 21 462.7000 - GMRS
14
11 467.6375 - FRS 11 22 462.7250 - GMRS
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FCC INFORMATION
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.
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Important: Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by Uniden could void your authority
to operate this unit. Your radio is set up to transmit a
regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against
the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to
exceed those limitations. Any adjustments to your radio
must be made by qualified technicians.
To be safe and sure:
• Never open your radio’s case.
SPECIFICATIONS
compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements,
Body-worn operations are restricted to the supplied
belt-clip. For hand-held operation, the radio should be
held 1 inch from the user's face. The use of
accessories that do not satisfy these requirements
may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements
and should be avoided. For more information about
RF exposure, please visit the FCC web site at: www.
fcc.gov.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
IMPORTANT! SAVE YOUR RECEIPT! Evidence of
original purchase is required for warranty
service.
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION
("Uniden")
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for
one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden
Product to be free from defects in materials and
craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions
set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the
original user shall terminate and be of no further effect
12 months after the date of original retail sale. The
warranty is invalid if the Product is: (A) damaged or
not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B)
modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion
kits, sub-assemblies, or any configurations not sold by
Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or
repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden
service center for a defect or malfunction covered by
this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with
equipment or parts or as part of any system not
manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or
programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the
owner’s manual for this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the
product does not conform to this warranty at any time
while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at
its option, repair or replace the defective unit and
return it to you without charge for parts, service, or
any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred
by warrantor or its representatives in connection with
the performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its
option, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished
unit.
THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS
THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING
TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND
EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY
NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS,
IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.THIS WARRANTY
DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE
REIMBURSEMENT OVERPAYMENT OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside
the United States of America and Canada.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF
WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owner’s
manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the
Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The
Product should include all parts and accessories originally
packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original
purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused
you to return it.The Product should be shipped freight prepaid,
by traceable means, to warrantor:
Uniden America Corporation
C/O Saddle Creek
743 Henrietta Creek Road, Suite 100
Roanoke, TX 76262
[phone], 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Central, Monday through
Friday
• Never change or replace anything in your radio
except the batteries.
Your radio might cause TV or radio interference even
when it is operating properly. To determine whether
your radio is causing the interference, turn it off. If the
interference goes away, your radio is causing it. Try to
eliminate the interference by moving your radio away
from the receiver. If you cannot eliminate the
interference, the FCC requires that you stop using the
radio.
Hazardous Environments: Do not operate the radio in
hazardous environments. Explosion or fire may result.
Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical
blasting caps.
Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with
blasting operations and may cause an explosion. Turn
your radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission
when in a blasting area or in areas posted: "Turn off
two-way radio." Construction crews often use remote
control RF devices to set off explosives.
Care and Safety: To clean the radio, use a soft cloth
dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or solvents
because they can harm the body of the unit and leak
inside, causing permanent damage. Use a dry, lint-
free cloth to clean the battery contacts. Do not
submerge the unit in water. If the unit gets wet, turn it
off and remove the batteries immediately.
Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth to
minimize potential water damage. Leave the battery
compartment cover off overnight to ensure complete
drying. Do not use the radio until the unit is completely
dry.
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION
WARNING! Read this information before using the
radio.
In August 1996 the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action
in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated
safety standard for human exposure to radio
frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC
regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are
consistent with the safety standard previously set by
both U.S. and international standards bodies. The
design of the radio complies with the FCC guidelines
and these international standards. Never allow
children to operate the radio without adult supervision
and the knowledge of the following guidelines.
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate
this radio transmitter to insure safe operation. Please
adhere to the following: Use only the supplied or an
approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments could impair call quality,
damage the radio, or result in violation of FCC
regulations.
Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a
damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a
minor burn may result. Please contact your local
dealer for a replacement antenna.
Body-Worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn
operations using the supplied belt-clip. To maintain
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