Radio Shack Genex MK 2000 Owner's Manual
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Printed in China
15 Channel GMRS Radio
Model # MK 2000
Before operating your
MK 2000, 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.
hWhen transmitting with a COMMUNICATOR, hold the COMMUNI-
CATOR 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.
hIf 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
Contents
FCC NOTICE 1
Features 2
Controls and Indicators
3
LCD Display Indicators
5
Operation
Installing The Batteries 6
Recharging The Batteries
7
Turning On Your Unit 8
Adjusting The Volume 8
Talking To Another Party 8
Mode Button 9
Selecting Main Channels
10
Selecting Tone Code 11
Transmitting Power Hi/Low
12
Dual Watch Mode 13
VOX Mode 14
Key Tone Setting 15
Roger Beep Tone 16
Selecting Call Tones 17
Main Channel Scan 18
CTCSS Sub-Channel Scan
19
Key Lock 19
Calling Another Party
20
Monitor
21
LCD Back-Lighting Lamp
22
TX/RX Indicator LED Lamp
22
Auto Power Saver 22
Low Battery Indicator 23
External Microphone
/ Speaker
24
Notes For Better
Communication
25
Special Warning 26
Troubleshooting Guide
27
Special Note 28
Specifications 29
GMRS Channel Frequencies
Main Channel Frequencies
30
CTCSS Tone Frequencies
31
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:
hReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
hIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
hConnect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
hConsult 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.
1
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.
2
Controls and Indicators 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
13. Charging Terminals
14. Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
15. MONITOR/Backlighting Button
16. Detachable Belt Clip
17. Battery Door
3 4
LCD Display Indicators
1. Monitor Indicator 7. Key Lock Indicator
2. Signal Strength Indicator 8. Battery Level Indicator
3. Main Channel Indicator 9. Beep Tone Indicator
4. Dual Watch Mode Indicator 10.
CTCSS Sub-Channel Indicator
5. VOX Indicator 11. Scan Indicator
6. Roger Beep 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.
5 6
Operation
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.
Plug in the AC/DC Wall
Place the radio into the
charger as shown
cradle as shown
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.)
7
Operation
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.
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