Audiovox GMRS100 User Manual
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
Model: GMRS100
Owner's Manual
LOHI
MODE
Released: 3-10-03
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CAUTION
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 GMRS122-2 RADIO TRANSCEIVER FOR PROLONGED 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 GMRS122-2 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 REPRESENTATIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT, IS ELIGIBLE
TO APPLY 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/FORMPAGE.HTML, OR CALL 1-800-418-3676.
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Model GMRS100 (FCC License Required)
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PTT
M
11
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MODE
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1
3
(REF)
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13
7
1
(REF)
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1. Battery Cover
2. Monitor (M) Button
3. Detachable Carry Clip
4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) and Func-
tion Confirmation Button
5. Antenna
6. External Speaker (SP)/
Microphone (MIC)/CHG Jack
7. Built-in Speaker
8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
9. Built-in Microphone
10. Up Channel/Volume Button
11. Down Channel/Volume
Button
12. MODE/VOX Button
13. Power On/Off and SCAN
Button
14. Battery Charging Contacts
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Model GMRS100 DISPLAY
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1. Roger Beep Tone Indicator: This icon appears when the Roger Beep
tone is on, and disapppears when the tone is not in use.
2. Transmit Indicator: Icon appears when the unit is in the transmit
mode (PTT button activated or VOX mode active).
3. Busy Indicator: This icon appears when the unit is receiving a
transmission.
4. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use between
1 and 22.
5. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a chanel every
0.5 second to search for a valid signal.
6. HI/LO Indicators: Appropriate icon appears when the transmit power
is set to desired output power.
7. Battery Level Indicator: Icon appears flashing to indicate low
battery charge level.
8.Small Segment Display: Indicates the CTCSS tone code (1-38)
function is active for the main channel in use.
9. Monitor Indicator: This function is not used.
10.Key Lock Indicator: This function is not used.
11.Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows
hands-free conversation. The icon appears when the VOX mode is
activated.
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Equipment and Accessories Supplied
1. Radio (4) GMRS100
2. Owner’s Manual (1) 128-XXXX
Optional Accessories
1. Rechargeable Batteries (4) NiMH, P/N GMRS1222BAT
2. Boom Microphone/Headset GMRSBHST4
3. Leather Carrying Case GMRS1502LC
Powering the transceiver:
Your GMRS100 radio transceiver operates on four rechargeable batteries.
Only approved rechargeable batteries can be recharged in the
GMRS4WM wall mount charger. This will ensure optimum performance
for the GMRS100. Battery charging time is typically 10-12 hours.
Use of other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recommended as
battery charging time will vary. Do not mix old and new, or batteries of
differing manufacture, since the charging will be uneven and will
result in decreased battery life.
If necessary, four AAA alkaline batteries can be used to power the GMRS100,
but note that these type batteries can not be recharged and damage to
the charger or the batteries may result if the units are placed in the
GMRS4WM wall mount charger with the alkaline batteries are installed.
FOR THIS REASON, IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE ALKALINE
BATTERIES IN THE GMRS100.
DO NOT PLACE GMRS100 TRANSCEIVERS IN THE CHARGING
STAND IF THERE ARE ALKALINE BATTERIES INSTALLED.
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Installing the batteries:
Battery installation is made more convenient when the carry clip is either
rotated left or right to the horizontal position, or is removed. Simply rotate
the clip in either direction to the horizontal position. Be careful not to use
excessive force. To remove the clip, press down on the spring release tab
and pull the clip straight out from the radio body. Next, press down with the
thumb at the embossed arrow, slide the battery cover down and lift it away
from the compartment. Insert four AAA batteries (alternate positive ends (+)
toward the top of the transceiver, starting left-to-right.
CLIP SPRING
RELEASE TAB
CARRY
CLIP
BATTERY
COVER
1. Using thumb,
press down on
battery cover at
arrow and slide
cover down.
2. Then lift cover at
bottom to open.
Remove cover.
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COVER
ARROW
+ +
+ +
POSITIVE
TERMINALS
3. Insert four AAA batteries
(positive (+) end toward
the top begining at left
side and alternating
positive terminals as
shown).
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The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer
operating times for the GMRS100:
1. Do not mix old and new batteries.
2. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
batteries.
3. 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.
MIC/CHG/
SPK JACK
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GMRS100
NOTE :
O nly
approved rechargeable
batteries (P/N GMRS1222BAT)
can be recharged in the radio
transceiver.
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GMRS100 OPERATIONAL MODES
GMRS/FRS
(MODE)
CHANNEL
SELECT
CTCSS
SELECT
POWER
SELECT
ROGER
BEEP
(1-22)
(oF, 01-38)
(GMRS channels only)
(on or oF)
NOTE: To differentiate between operating modes, look for HI or LO
indication below the battery power level indicator when in GMRS
mode.Refer to the appropriate section of this manual for detailed operating instructions for each mode. Channels 1 through
7 are shared GMRS/FRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only,
and channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.
Controls:
Power On-Off/SCAN Button (13)
Press and hold the PWR on/off 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 (11, 10)
With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/Volume button (
increase volume and the Down Channel/Volume button ( ) to decrease
) to
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