Memorex MK1995 User Manual
15 Channel GMRS Radio
Model # MK 1995
Before operating your
MK 1995, please read
this instruction manual
completely.
CAUTIONS
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 REPRESENTATIVE 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.
·When transmitting with a COMMUNICATOR, hold the COMMUNICATOR in a vertical position with its MICROPHONE 1 to 2 inches
(2.5 to 5.0 cm) away from your mouth. Keep the ANTENNA at
least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your head and body.
·If you wear a COMMUNICATOR on your body, ensure that the
ANTENNA is at least one inch (2.5 cm) from your body when
transmitting.
NOTE : Please keep all packaging material for at least 90 days in case you
need to return this product to your place of purchase or Memorex.
Contents
FCC NOTICE
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1
Features
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2
Controls and Indicators
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3
LCD Display Indicators
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5
Operation
Installing The Batteries
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6
Recharging The Batteries··7
Turning On Your Unit
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8
Adjusting The Volume
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8
Talking To Another Party··8
Mode Button
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9
Selecting Main Channels··10
Selecting Tone Code
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11
Transmitting Power Hi/Low··12
Dual Watch Mode
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13
VOX Mode
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14
Key Tone Setting
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15
Roger Beep Tone
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16
Selecting Call Tones
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17
Main Channel Scan
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18
CTCSS Sub-Channel Scan··19
Key Lock
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19
Calling Another Party
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20
Monitor
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21
LCD Back-Lighting Lamp··22
TX/RX Indicator LED Lamp··22
Auto Power Saver
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22
Low Battery Indicator
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23
External Microphone
/ Speaker
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24
Notes For Better
Communication
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25
Special Warning
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26
Troubleshooting Guide
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27
Special Note
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28
Specifications
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29
GMRS Channel Frequencies
Main Channel Frequencies··30
CTCSS Tone Frequencies··31
1
FCC NOTICE
The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the
use of this device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment uses and can generate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on), the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
· Consult the manufacturer for technical assistance.
FCC INFORMATION : This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy
of communications may not be ensured when using this equipment.
2
Features
* 15 Channel and 38 CTCSS
* Channel Scan & Dual Watch
* VOX
* RSSI(Received Signal Strength Indicator)
* Call Signal (3 ringer signal)
* Key Tone On/Off
* Auto Power Save
* Monitor
* LCD Back Lighting
* Low Battery Indicator
* Roger Beep Tone
* Keypad Lock
* TX/RX LED Indicator
* Power Hi/Low
* Charging by wall charger or Desk-Top(not included)
* Must be using rechargeable batteries to recharge, DO NOT TRY TO
RECHARGE STANDARD BATTERIES.
3
Controls and Indicators
1. Power On / Off and Volume Control
2. Up Channel
3. Down Channel
4. SCAN / Lock Button
5. Built-In Speaker
6. External Speaker Jack and Mic Jack
(under rubber flap)
7. Antenna
8. Transmit /
Receive LED Indicator
9. LCD Screen
10. CALL Button
11. MODE Button
12. Built-In Microphone
Controls and Indicators
4
13. Charging Terminals
14. Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
15. MONITOR/Backlighting Button
16. Detachable Belt Clip
17. Battery Door
5
LCD Display Indicators
1. Monitor Indicator
2. Signal Strength Indicator
3. Main Channel Indicator
4. Dual Watch Mode Indicator
5. VOX Indicator
6. Roger Beep Indicator
7. Key Lock Indicator
8. Battery Level Indicator
9. Beep Tone Indicator
10.
CTCSS Sub-Channel Indicator
11. Scan Indicator
12. TX Power Hi/Low Indicator
Note : The Battery icon at the top right of the display will indicate the
battery power left in the installed batteries, or rechargeable
battery pack. Replace the batteries, or charge the rechargeable battery pack when the Battery icon blinks.
Operation
6
Installing The Batteries
Remove the Battery Clip(if installed).
1. Pull locking tab located at the bottom of the battery compartment
down and lift the door up to remove the battery cover.
2. Insert four “AA” size batteries (or Rechargeable Battery Pack)
Position batteries according to polarity markings.
Operation
Recharging The Batteries
You can charge your GMRS radio by using an AC/DC wall adaptor
or a desktop adaptor. Both chargers are not included, but can be
purchased separately.
Note : Do not charge unit using an AC/DC adapter with regular
AA ALKALINE BATTERIES installed. Only use the AC/DC
adaptor with AA NI-MH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
(Charger and rechargeable batteries not included.)
Plug in the AC/DC Wall
charger as shown
7
Place the radio into the
cradle as shown
Operation
8
Turning On Your Unit
Rotate On/Off Volume control knob “clockwise”. An audible tone will
indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go to operation mode.
Note : Whenever the unit is on, you can receive communications.
Adjusting The Volume
Rotate the Power On/Off Volume control knob “clockwise” or
“counter clockwise” to adjust the volume level.
Talking To Another Party
To send your outgoing message and to communicate with another
party,
1. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit your message.
2. Release the PTT button to hear the person you are talking to.
3.
While the PTT button is depressed, you can not receive incoming calls.
9
Operation
Note : When you press and hold the PTT button, the signal
strength indicator will be displayed to confirm TX signal
strength Hi ( ) or Low ( ).
Mode Button
This button is used to select various feature settings in your MK
1995 GMRS Radio.
Mode
button
Push to talk
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