Audiovox GMRS1202CH User Manual

General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)

Model : GMRS1202CH

Owner’s Manual

LOHI BUSY

S/VOX

MODE

MIC

Customer Service 1-800-290-6650

Released: 2-25-05

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CAUTION

SAFETY INFORMATION

Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the PTT button is pushed (or the VOX mode is enabled) it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices.

Important: To maintain compliance with the FCC’ s RF exposure guidelines

hold the transmitter at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away. If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset accessory, use only the Audiovox supplied carry clip for this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting. Use only the supplied antenna. Do not use your transceiver with a damaged antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.

Performance:

Your transceiver will only achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with other transceivers across open and flat areas or between elevated points. Normally occurring environmental factors such as buildings, trees, terrain and weather, or interference from other radio or electrical equipment, may have adverse effects on the transceiver’s effective range. These are not indicative of a fault condition.

Avoid placing the GMRS1202CH radio transceiver for prolonged periods of time in direct sunlight or temperatures below -4 140°F (60°C).

Place the rubber cover on jacks when not in use.

°F(-20°C) or above

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WARNINGS:

Battery Care

Never attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries, as batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage to the product. If rechargeable batteries are used, such as Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), use only the supplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries. Use of the Audiovox charger (also supplied) 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.

Battery Disposal

In general, if handled improperly, batteries pose a risk of fire or burns. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of the batteries in fire or water. Dispose of the batteries in a environmentally safe manner and recycle whenever possible.

FCC WARNING

Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer, may cause a violation of the technical regulations of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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 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 GMRS1202CH (FCC License Required)

PTT

MIC

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)/Charge (CHG) Jack

7. Built-in Speaker

8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

S/VOX

MODE

9. Built-in Microphone

10. Up Channel/Volume Button

11. Down Channel/Volume

Button

12. MODE/Weather Button

13. Power On/Off Keylock

Button

14. SCAN/VOX Button

15. White Flashlight LED

16. Flashlight Enable Button

17. Battery Charging Contacts

3 (REF)

1 (REF)

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Model GMRS1202CH DISPLAY

1. Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off.

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

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

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

5. HI/LO Indicators: Power level indicator appears when the transmit power is set to desired output power on the GMRS channels.

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

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

tone code, if present) 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.Signal Receive Indicator: BUSY icon appears when a signal is being

received.

11.Weather Mode Indicator: Icon will be on steady when in the weather band mode. When in the GMRS/FRS mode, the icon will blink when the alert is active

LOHI BUSY

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12.Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for each main channel from 01-38.

13.Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Indicator appears when dual watch

mode is active.

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

Equipment and Accessories Supplied

1. Radio (2) GMRS1202CH

2. Owner’s Manual 128-7341

3. Desktop Charger GMRS9DS

4. AC Wall Adapter GMRS9AC

5. Rechargeable (NiMH) Batteries (10) GMRS9BAT

6. Earbud with Remote PTT Button (2) GMRSBHST8

Powering the transceiver:

Your GMRS1202CH radio transceiver operates on five AAA Alkaline or rechargeable batteries. Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than rechargeable batteries (supplied). Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries should be recharged in the radio transceiver using the charging accessories. This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS1202CH. Battery charging time is typically 6-7 hours for full charge, and 0.5-3 hours for fast charge (depending on existing battery charge). (Refer to battery charging considerations later in this manual.) Batteries may get warm during fast charge. Slow charging will automatically occur after a quick charge of 75%, and may take up to 3-4 hours to achieve an additional 20% charge. Batteries should not get warm during the slow charge cycle. Use of the Audiovox charging equipment with other brands of rechargeable 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 GMRS1202CH:

1. Alkaline Batteries.

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WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.

2. Audiovox Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries - (Rechargeable NiMH

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

NOTE: To extend battery life, avoid overcharging the batteries

3. Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the 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 five AAA batteries (alternate positive ends (+) toward the right side of the transceiver (starting top-tobottom).

RELEASE BUTTON

CARRY CLIP

BATTERY COVER

1. Using thumb,

press down on battery cover at arrow and slide cover down to open.

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

COVER ARROW

+ + +

POSITIVE TERMINALS

3. Insert five AAA batteries (positive (+) end toward right side begining at top and alternating positive terminals as shown).

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The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS1202CH:

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.

CHARGING STAND PWR JACK

INPUT: 120VAC OUTPUT: 11VDC

PWR

ADAPTER POWER PLUG

DESKTOP CHARGING STAND PART NUMBER GMRS9DS

GMRS RADIO CHARGING COMPARTMENTS (2)

CHARGING COMPARTMENT LEDs: RED----FAST CHARGING OFF----SLOW CHARGING

AC WALL ADAPTER/ CHARGING TRANSFORMER MODEL: GMRS9AC

NOTE: Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries (P/N GMRS9BAT) can be recharged in the radio transceiver.

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