Audiovox 1500XTM User Manual

Model GMRS-1500XTMModel GMRS-1500XTM

Model GMRS-1500XTM

Model GMRS-1500XTMModel GMRS-1500XTM

Two-Way General Mobile

Radio

WITH NOAA AND FM RADIO

Released 4-11-02.

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Customer Service

1-800-290-6650

CONTENTS

Caution................................................................................................................................... 3

Features ................................................................................................................................4

Model GMRS-1500XTM Display ............................................................................................ 6

Accessories.......................................................................................................................... 7

Powering the GMRS-1500XTM Unit ...................................................................................... 7

Installing the Batteries ........................................................................................................... 7

Controls ................................................................................................................................. 8

GMRS-1500XTM Operational Modes .................................................................................... 9

Notes On Good Communication .......................................................................................... 11

Operational Modes and Features ....................................................................................... 12

GMRS Two Way Mode .................................................................................................... 12

Channel Number Selection .......................................................................................... 12

Coded Tone Control Squelch System (CTCSS) Code Selection ................................ 12

Channel Scan Operation ............................................................................................. 12

VOX Function .............................................................................................................. 14

FM Radio Mode ............................................................................................................ 14

Weather Mode ................................................................................................................. 16

Compass Mode................................................................................................................ 17

T emperature Mode........................................................................................................... 19

Time Mode ....................................................................................................................... 20

Stopwatch Mode ............................................................................................................. 21

Setup Mode ..................................................................................................................... 21

Priority Channel Select ................................................................................................ 21

Set VOX Delay ............................................................................................................ 22

Call Melody Selection .................................................................................................. 22

Roger Beep Tone Selection ........................................................................................ 23

Key Beep Tone Selection ............................................................................................ 23

Quiet Operation ........................................................................................................... 23

Time Out Timer (TOT) .................................................................................................. 24

Name Selection Option ................................................................................................ 24

Key Lock Selection Mode............................................................................................ 25

Basic Radio Operation ........................................................................................................ 25

To Transmit ...................................................................................................................... 25

To Receive ....................................................................................................................... 25

Monitor Function .............................................................................................................. 25

Warning ............................................................................................................................... 26

Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................... 27

GMRS Channel Frequencies ............................................................................................... 28

Weather Channel Frequencies ........................................................................................... 28

Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) ................................ 29

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 30

Warranty.............................................................................................................................. 31

CAUTION

A VOID PLACING THE GMRS1500XTM RADIO TRANSCEIVER FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR TEMPERA TURES BELOW -4° F (-20° C) OR ABOVE 140 ° F (60° C).

KEEP THE ANTENNA AT 1 INCH (2.5 cm) A W AY FROM YOUR HEAD AND BODY . DO NOT USE YOUR GMRS1500XTM 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 REPRESENT A T AIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT , IS ELIGIBLE TO APPL Y 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. YOU CAN FIND THE FORMS ONLINE AT: HTTP:// WWW.FCC.GOV/FORMP AGE.HTML, OR CALL 1-800-418-3676.

FEATURES

Your GMRS-1500XTM 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. The GMRS-1500XTM is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall. Some of the GMRS-1500XTM features are:

• Up to 5 Mile Range

• Battery Saver and Auto Squelch

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

• 15 GMRS Channels (7 Shared FRS Channels)

• 38 Continuous T one Coded Squelch System (CTCSS)

• Multifunction LCD Display

• Roger Beep and Call / Ring Button

• FM Radio with Tune/Seek and Preset Functions

• Built-In Compass

• Time-of-Day Readout

• T emperature Readout in Degrees

Fahrenheit and Centigrade

• Stopwatch Function

• Setup Menu for Personalizing Unit

Functions

Model GMRS1500XTM (FCC License Required)

1 (REF)

1. Antenna

2. Function (F) Select/Key Lock Button

3. External Microphone/Speaker Jack

4. Transmit (Red) LED

5. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

6. Up Control /Volume Increase Button

7. Power On/Off Button

8. Battery Charging Connector

TOP

BOTTOM

9. Battery Compartment Door

10. Menu Scroll Buttons (Forward/Back)

11. Down Control/Volume Decrease Button

12. Battery Compartment Cover Latch

13. Built-in Speaker

14. Monitor (M) Button

15. Belt Clip Stud

16. Push-T o-Talk (PTT) Button

17. Built-In Microphone

MODEL GMRS-1500XTM DISPLAY

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1.Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: Blinks in the VOX selection mode or appears when VOX is activated.

2. Auto Scan Indicator: Icon appears when the auto scan channel mode is activated.

3.Weather Alert Indicator: This icon appears when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) alert mode is activated.

4.Alarm Indicator: Appears when the Clock Alarm mode is activated.

5. RSSI Indicator; indicates receive signal strength.

6.Battery Level Indicator: Icon indicates the battery charge strength.

7.CODE: Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) Indicator: CTCSS tone code is displayed in two characters directly above.

8.CH: Indicates the channel number in use in GMRS mode; channel number is displayed in two characters directly above.

9.Key Lock Indicator: Appears when the key lock is activated.

10.Eight-character display; used in various modes to indicate user identification (ID), operating parameters such as GMRS channel and CTCSS code, stopwatch operation, FM radio frequency , time-of-day , temperature, compass heading, receive signallevel indicator, etc.

Each time the Function (F) Button is pressed, the GMRS-1500XTM scrolls through the main menus; pressing and holding the Function button for 2 seconds or longer activates the keylock ( Function (F), Monitor (M) and Press-to-Talk (PTT) are inoperable.

) feature, whereby all buttons except volume adjustment,

Accessories

SUPPLIED: § Belt Clip

SPRING CLIPS

SPRING CLIP RELEASE TAB

(PRESS DOWN)

SPRINGLOADED BELT CLIP

OPTIONAL: § Headset P/N FRS-BHST

§ AC Wall Adapter, Model

SSA-0812CU

NOTE:

To order optional accessories for the GMRS-1500XTM, please contact Customer

Belt Clip Accessory

Service at 1-800-290-6650 or visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com.

Powering the GMRS-1500XTM Unit:

The GMRS-1500XTM unit operates on four AAA batteries installed in the battery compartment. You may operate the unit using type NiMH rechargeable batteries , or you may use Alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than the rechargeable batteries. The rechargeable batteries can not be recharged

while in the unit.

Installing the Batteries:

Installing batteries in the GMRS-1500XTM unit is straightforward as shown in the following illustration.

1. Remove unit from belt clip, and simply unlatch the cover clip at the bottom rear of the unit; lift off the battery compartment cover.

2. Remove the weak batteries, if present.

3. Install four AAA batteries and carefully note battery polarity as marked within the battery compartment.

NOTE: When the last battery is installed in place, the self-test display will

appear momentarily, then fade out.

4. Slide up the battery compartment cover in place; swing up the cover retaining clip and snap it into position.

BELT CLIP MOUNTING STUD

POSITIVE TERMINALS

BATTERY COVER

COVER CLIP (SWING DOWN)

BATTERY COMPARTMENT (4 AAA BATTERIES)

POSITIVE TERMINALS

The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS-1500XTM:

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.

Controls:

Power On/Off ( ) Button (6):

Press and hold this button ( ) momentarily to turn the unit on. The unit will perform a brief self-test and then vibrate for a short time; the user identification code will display from left-to-right, sequencing through all 8 display characters, followed by display of TWO WAY (accompanied by a short melody). The unit will then beep and the GMRS standby display appears showing CH, CODE and the battery charge icon.

To turn the unit off, press and hold the button for a 2 second period. A short melody will sound as the unit shuts off.

Function (F) Button (2):

In the standby mode, pressing this button will scroll through the various modes as shown in the Operational Modes diagram.

Pressing the button for more than 1.5 seconds will activate or deactivate the KEY LOCK feature in any mode. Refer to KEY LOCK function description to activate and deactivate

GMRS-1500XTM OPERATIONAL MODES

MODES

TWO WAY

FM RADIO

WEA THER

COMPASS

TEMPERA TURE

TIME

FUNCTION (F) BUTTON

SET CH.

SEEK

SET

CHAN

SET

CALIB

SET

UNIT

SET TIME

& UNIT

SET CODE SET SCAN SET VOX

TUNE

SET

ALERT

SET

VARI

SET

TEMP

SET

MINUTES

MENUS

SET

PRESET

SET ALARM

HIGH

SET

ALARM

RIGHT , LEFT ARROW BUTTONS

SEEK

PRESET

SET ALARM

TUNE

PRESET

SET ALARM

LOW

HOUR

SET ALARM

MINUTE

SET

STOPWA TCH

SET UP

SET

P-CH

STAR T

SET

DELAY

STOP RESET

SET

CALL

RING

SET

ROGER

SET

BEEP

SET

QUIET

SET TIME OUT

TIMER

SET

NAME

NOTE: In KEY LOCK, all buttons will be disabled except for the Up ( ) Control/

Volume Button (6), the Down ( (14) and the PTT Button (16).

) Control/Volume Button (11), the Monitor (M) Button

Push-T o-T alk (PTT) Button (16):

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 (17). After you have finished speaking, release the PTT button to allow for reception of incoming signals. It is not possible to transmit and receive at the same time.

The transmit LED indicator (4) located above the LCD Panel (5) will light red while the PTT button is pressed. Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode.

The PTT button can also be used as a two-way call ringer. Pressing the button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel. The letter T (transmit) will appear in the display and the user-selected call melody will sound.

V olume Control (6 and 1 1):

In the standby mode, adjust the volume to a comfortable level between 01 and 16 by pressing the Up (6) button to increase the volume level and the Down (11) button to decrease the volume level. Pressing the Monitor (M) button momentarily will check the volume setting level.

Up Button (6):

In the standby mode, pressing this briefly will increase the volume. In the function edit mode, pressing the button briefly will shift from the current option in each sub-menu to next option in the same sub-menu.

Pressing the button for more than 1.5 seconds allows navigation at a more rapid rate. In the standby mode the volume will increase rapidly. In the function mode, different options can be rapidly changed.

Down Button (11):

In the standby mode, pressing this briefly will decrease the volume. In the function edit mode, pressing the button briefly will shift from the current option in each sub-menu to next previous option in the same sub-menu.

Pressing the button for more than 1.5 seconds allows navigation at a more rapid rate. In the standby mode the volume will decrease rapidly. In the function mode, different options can be rapidly changed.

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