Audiovox GMRS1600-2PK User Manual

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GMRS1600-2PK GMRS1600-2PK

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1-800-290-6650

Released: 9-24-02.

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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 GMRS1600-2PK 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 GMRS1600-2PK 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.

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FEATURES

Your GMRS1600-2PK Family 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.

PERFORMANCE

Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with other transceivers in a flat open area with no trees or buildings obstructing its signal. Range may be up to 7 miles under such conditions. Obstacles such as buildings, trees or mountains will tend to reduce the transceiver’s effective range.

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.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the PTT button is pushed 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. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.

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Model GMRS1600-2PK (FCC License Required)

1. Battery Cover

2. Monitor Button

3. Detachable Carry Clip

4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) and Func-

tion Confirmation Button

5. Antenna

6. External Ear (EAR) /Microphone

(MIC) Jack

7. Power On/Off Button

8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

9. Up Channel/Volume Button

10. Function (FUNC) Select But-

ton

11. Down Channel/Volume Button

12. Built-in Speaker

13. Built-In Microphone

14. Emergency (EMG/LOCK)

Button

15. Battery Charging Contacts

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Model GMRS1600-2PK DISPLAY

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1.Battery Save Indicator: Automatically appears 5 seconds after

idle button or receive activity, thereby entering the “Sleep” mode.

2. Transmit Call Indicator: Icon appears when the PTT button is pressed twice to alert the receiving party that a transmission is about to occur.

3. Small Segment Display: Indicates the Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) tone code (1-38) function is active for the main channel in use.

4 Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use between

1 and 22.

5. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands free conversation. The icon appears when the VOX mode is active.

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

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

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

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

11. CTC Indicator: This icon appears when the Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System is active or a CTC channel is being selected.

12. Roger Beep (RGB) Indicator: This icon appears when the Roger Beep tone is enabled; the tone sounds at the receiving unit to indicate voluntary “End of Transmission”.

13.User Identification (ID) Indicator: When enabled, this icon appears on the display, and one of 10 user selectable ID codes accompanies each transmission, letting the receiving unit (if so equipped) know who the sender is.

14.EMG Indicator: This icon appears when the unit is placed in the emergency transmit mode.

15. HI/LO Indicators: The HI or LO indicator appears depending on the selected transmitter power output level.

16. Transmit Indicators: These icons appear when the PTT button is pressed to initiate a transmission. Transmission power is depicted by the transmit icon; in low power mode, two bars appear and in high power mode, five bars appear

17. Receive/Monitor (BUSY) Indicators: These icons appear whenever an incomming signal is being received, and whenever the monitor (M) button is pressed to receive incoming transmissions.

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

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Equipment and Accessories Supplied

1. Radio (2) Model: GMRS1600-2PK

2. Carry Case (2) P/N: ACC-403T

3. Owner’s Manual (1) 128-6400

4. Batteries (8), Rechargeable P/N: ASB-404T

5. Dual Desk-Top Charger (1) P/N: ADT-467T

6. AC Wall Adapter (1) P/N: AAA-401T

7. Boom Microphone (2) P/N: ABM-402T

8. Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter (1) P/N: ACL-466T

Powering the Transceiver:

Your GMRS1600-2PK radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries. Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than rechargeable batteries. Only the supplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries can be recharged in the radio transceiver using the suppiled desk-top charger and associated wall adapter. In addition, the unit can be operated directly from a 12 Vdc source (such as available from a car cigarette lighter receptacle) by connecting the vehicle cigarette lighter battery charger adapter to the dual desk-top charger supplied with the units. When connected for operation in this manner, the batteries are bypassed and are no longer used to power the unit. The battery charge indicator icon displays the battery charge level. This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS16002PK. Battery charging time is typically 10-12 hours. Use of the Audiovox charger 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 GMRS1600-2PK:

1. Alkaline Batteries.

WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.

2.Audiovox Rechargeable NiMH Batteries - (Rechargeable NiMH

batteries, Wall Adapter, Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter and Charging

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Stand 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.

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 clip securing the belt clip to radio and slide the belt clip upward and away from the radio body. Next, press down with the thumbs at the embossed diamonds, 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 CLIP

CARRY CLIP

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EMBOSSED DIAMONDS

POSITIVE TERMINALS

BATTERY COVER

1. Using thumbs, press down on battery cover at diamonds 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.

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 GMRS1600-2PK:

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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DESKTOP CHARGING STAND PART NUMBER ADT-467T

CHARGING STAND PWR JACK (12VDC)

ADAPTER POWER PLUG

GMRS RADIO CHARGING COMPARTMENTS (2)

CHARGING COMPARTMENT LEDs: RED---CHARGING

AC WALL ADAPTER/ CHARGING TRANSFORMER MODEL: AAA-401T

INPUT: 120VAC OUTPUT: 12VDC

NOTE: Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries (P/N ASB-404T) can be recharged in the radio transceiver.

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