Audiovox GMRS1200CH Owners Manual

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Released: 2-1-02.
Revision A: 8-22-02--Added GMRS channels

15-22 and complied with changes dated
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CAUTIONS

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 AUDIOVOX
CHARGER, 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 GMRS-1200CH 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 GMRS-1200CH RADIO
TRANSCEIVER WITH A DAMAGED ANTENNA.

PLACE THE RUBBER COVER ON JACKS WHEN NOT IN USE.

GMRS LICENSE:

USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN
FCC GMRS LICENSE. AN INDIVIDUAL18 YEARS OF AGE OR
OLDER, WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATAIVE 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 GMRS-1200CH (FCC License Required)

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1. Battery Door

2. Monitor/Backlight Button

3. Detachable Carry Clip

4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button

5. Antenna

6. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro-

phone (MIC) Jacks

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 Button

13. SCAN/Lock Button

14. Emergency (EMG) Call

Button

15. Power On/Off Control

16. Combination Transmit Indi-

cator (Red)/Receive and
Monitor Indicator (Green)

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Model GMRS-1200 DISPLAY

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1. Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation

tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off.

2.Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor (M) button is
pressed and the channel monitor function is activated.

3. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This
function disables keys such as channel up/down and MODE.

4. Signal Strength Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is being
received. The icon consists of five bars to indicate the received signal
level.

5. Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTC) Indicator: Indicator
appears when the CTCSS tone function is active.

6. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use.

7. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel and/

or a tone code every .5 second to search for a valid signal.

8. RogerBeep Tone On/Off Indicator: This icon appears when the
Roger Beep tone is on, and disappears when tone is not in use.

9. Battery Level Indicator: Icon indicates the battery charge level.

10. Emergency Indicator: EMG Icon appears when the EMG button is
pressed. (The frequency is NOT monitored by authorities).

11.HI/LO Indicators: Appropriate indicator appears when the transmit

power is set to desired output power on the GMRS channels.

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12.Caller Identification (ID) Indicator: This indication appears when

you select a caller identification code (between 1 and 10). ID selection
operates in conjunction with the small segment display, and can also
be used to identify a calling party in the monitor mode.

13.Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option in the
channel from (00-38).

14.Out of Range Indicator: Icon will be on steady when received signal
strength is normal; icon flashes when signal strength becomes weak
and intermittant.

15.Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows
hands free conversation. The indicator appears when the VOX mode
is activated.

16. Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Indicator appears when dual watch mode
is active.

Powering the transceiver:

Your GMRS-1200CH radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries.
Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than the supplied
rechargeable batteries. Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries
can be recharged in the radio transceiver using the charging Adapter
supplied with the unit. This will ensure optimum performance for the
GMRS-1200CH. Use of the Audiovox Adapter with other brands of batteries
is not recommended as battery charging times will vary. Refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions for charging other brands of batteries.

Batteries

There are three methods of powering the GMRS-1200CH:

1. Alkaline Batteries.

WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.

2.Audiovox Rechargeable NiMH Batteries - (Rechargeable NiMH

batteries and Charging Adapter included). Use only Audiovox
approved rechargeable batteries and charger when charging
batteries internal to the unit.

NOTE: To extend battery life, avoid overcharging the batteries.

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3. Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the supplied

Audiovox charger with other brands of rechargeable batteries is
not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with different
brands of batteries. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for
charging other brands of batteries.

Installing the batteries:

Battery installation is made more convenient when the carry clip is removed.
To do this, release the spring latch securing the clip to radio and slide the
clip downward and away from the radio body. Next, press down with the
thumb at the embossed arrow, slide the battery cover down and lift off the
battery cover. Insert four AAA batteries (alternate positive ends (+) toward
the bottom of the transceiver, (starting left-to-right).

SPRING
LATCH

CARRY
CLIP

BATTERY
COVER

1. Using thumb,
press down on
battery cover at
arrow and slide
cover down to
open.

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2. Slide the cover
down and then lift
cover at bottom to
open.Remove
cover.

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POSITIVE
TERMINALS

3. Insert four AAA batteries
(positive (+) end toward
the bottom 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 GMRS-1200CH:

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.

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GMRS-1200CH OPERATIONAL MODES

MODE

CHANNEL
SELECT

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SELECT

POWER
SELECT

VOX
SELECT

DUAL
WATCH

ROGER
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BUTTON
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CALL
SELECT

(GMRS Channels Only)

Controls:

Power On/Off (15) Button

Press and hold the power on/off button (
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

With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/Volume button (
increase volume and the Down Channel/Volume button ( ) to decrease
volume. The display will indicate the current volume level between 1 and 7
by the small number in the icon ( U

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