Audiovox GMRS200 User Manual

General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)

Model: GMRS200

Owner's Manual

Released: 3- 03 - 2005

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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: T o 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 GMRS200 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 Audiovoxapproved rechargeable batteries. Use of the optional 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.

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 REPRESENT A T AIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT , IS ELIGIBLE TO APPL Y 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 GMRS200 (FCC License Required)

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PTT-

M-

3 (REF)

1 (REF)

1. Battery Cover

2. Keylock/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/V olume Button

11. Down Channel/Volume

Button

12. MODE/Weather Button

13. Power On/Off and SCAN

Button

14. Battery Charging Contacts

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Model GMRS200 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.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 (4) GMRS200

2. Owner’s Manual (1) 128-XXXX

3. Rechargeable Batteries (4) NiMH, 1.2V, 900mAh,

Optional Accessories

1. Boom Microphone/Headset GMRSBHST4

2. Leather Carrying Case GMRS1502LC

Powering the transceiver:

Your GMRS200 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 GMRS200. 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 GMRS200, 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 installed. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE ALKALINE

BATTERIES IN THE GMRS200. DO NOT PLACE GMRS200 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.

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).

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The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS200:

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

GMRS200

NOTE:

Only

approved rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH,900mA,1.2V) can be recharged in the radio transceiver.

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