Audiovox GMRS122CH Owners Manual

General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)

General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)

General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)

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Model

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GMRS122CH GMRS122CH

GMRS122CH

GMRS122CH GMRS122CH

MODE

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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 GMRS122CH 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 GMRS122CH 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 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.

Model GMRS122CH (FCC License Required)

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MODE

3 (REF)

1 (REF)

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

Model GMRS122CH DISPLAY

1 2

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7 8

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.

Equipment and Accessories Supplied

1. Radio (1) GMRS122CH

2. Owner’s Manual (1) 128-6676

3. Rechargeable Batteries (4) NiMH, P/N GMRS1222BAT

4. AC Wall Adapter GMRS1222AC

Optional Accessories

1. Boom Microphone/Headset GMRSBHST4

2. Dual Desk-Top Charger GMRS1222DS

3. Vehicle Cigarette Lighter Adapter GMRS1502CG

4. Leather Carrying Case GMRS1502LC

Powering the transceiver:

Your GMRS122CH radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries. Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than rechargeable batteries. Only Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries (optional) can be recharged in the radio transceiver using the optional desk-top charger and associated wall adapter. This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS122CH. Battery charging time is typically 10-12 hours. Use of the optional 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 GMRS122CH:

1. Alkaline Batteries.

WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.

2.Audiovox Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries - (Rechargeable Batteries, Wall Adapter, Charging Stand and Cigarette Lighter Adapter can be purchased separately).

Use only Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries and optional 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 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.

COVER ARROW

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POSITIVE TERMINALS

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

The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS122CH:

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.

MIC/CHG/ SP JACK

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MODE

GMRS122CH

AC WALL ADAPTER/CHARGING TRANSFORMER MODEL: GMRS1222AC

ADAPTER POWER PLUG

NOTE:

AUDIO OX

LISTED 81J1

E81356

Only

approved rechargeable batteries (P/N GMRS1222BAT) can be recharged in the radio transceiver.

INPUT: 110VAC OUTPUT: 7.5VDC

Audiovox

GMRS122CH 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

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