Uniden GMR1235-2 User Manual

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Uniden GMR1235-2 User Manual

GMR1235-2

15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels

Long Battery Life

Up to 12-mile Range*

Channel Scan

Channel Monitor

Battery Strength Meter

Call Button

Roger Beep

Keytone on/off

*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Antenna

10

Microphone

2

PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button

11

Channel Indicator

3

Channel/Scan up Key

12

Receive Indicator

4

Call/lock Key

13

Battery Level Indicator

5

Channel/Scan down Key

14

Transmit Indicator

6Speaker

7Volume up/Monitor Key

8Power On/Off Key

9Volume down/Monitor Key

Congratulations on your Uniden GMR1235-2 (General

Service) radio. This lightweight, palm-sized, radio is a state-of-the-art device, equipped with many valuable features. Use it at sporting events, to stay in contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communication.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Your package contains the 2 GMR1235 radios, 6 AAA alkaline batteries, this reference guide and 2 belt clips.

FCC GMRS LICENSE

The GMR1235-2 radio operates on the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission license to operate. For licensing information and application forms, visit the FCC on-line at:www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at 1-800-418-3676. If you have any questions you can contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322.

INSTALL THE BATTERIES

Your GMR1235-2 radio uses 3 AAA alkaline batteries for power. We recommend using high quality alkaline batteries.

To install the batteries:

1)Make sure your radio is OFF.

2)Remove the battery compartment door by pressing on and sliding the compartment door, and remove the cover.

3)Install 3 AAA Alkaline batteries into the battery compartment. Be certain to follow the + and – symbols in the compartment. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating.

4)Replace the battery compartment door by sliding the door into place.

USING THE RADIO

In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to operate the radio.

Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume

1)Press and hold the key to turn the radio ON.

2)To change the volume level press the vol/mon ▲ or ▼ key to increase or decrease the volume level.

3)Press and hold the key to turn the radio OFF.

Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)

Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys (except for the PTT button and call/lock key) is pressed. The sound of the Key Beep will increase or decrease depending on the volume level setting.

To turn OFF this beep:

Press and hold the call/lock key while turning ON the radio.

To turn ON this beep:

Turn the radio OFF and ON again without pressing the call/lock key.

Choosing a Channel

Your GMR1235-2 radio has 22 channels you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you must be set to the same channel.

To choose a channel:

Press the ch/scan ▲ or ▼ key to increase or decrease the channel number displayed.

Channel Scan Feature

Your GMR1235-2 radio has a channel scan feature that allows you to easily scan all 22 channels. When an active channel is detected, the unit pauses on that channel until the channel is clear. Then after a 2 second delay, the radio continues scanning. Pressing PTT button while the scan is paused on a channel will allow you to transmit on that channel.

To turn ON channel scan:

Press and hold either the ch/scan ▲ or ▼ key for 3 seconds. The channel number on the display will rapidly cycle through the channels.

To turn OFF channel scanning:

Press either the ch/scan ▲ or ▼ key.

Note: If you press either the ch/scan

or ▼ key while the unit is pausing on a channel, scanning will resume.

Talking on Your Radio

To talk to others using the radio:

1)Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from the microphone.

While you are transmitting, the tx icon is displayed. To avoid cutting off the first part of your transmission, pause slightly after pressing the PTT button before you start talking.

2)When you are finished speaking, release the PTT button. You can now receive incoming calls. While receiving, the rx icon is displayed.

Transmitting a Call Alert Tone

Your GMR1235-2 radio is equipped with a call tone that will be transmitted when the call/lock key is pressed.

To transmit the call tone, tap the call/lock key. The tone will be transmitted

Auto Squelch Feature

The GMR1235-2 is equipped with an automatic squelch system which shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or if you have reached your range limit.

Monitor Mode Feature

Your GMR1235-2 radio allows you to listen for weak signals on the current channel at the press of a key.

To turn ON monitor mode:

Press and hold the vol/mon ▲ or ▼ key. The rx icon will blink.

To turn OFF monitor mode:

Press the vol/mon ▲ or ▼ key. The rx icon will stop blinking and disappears.

Automatic Power Save Feature

Your GMR1235-2 has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is neither a transmission nor an incoming call within 2 seconds, your radio switches to the Power Save mode. The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode.

KEYLOCK ON/OFF

Press and hold the call/lock key until the "L" appears. After 1 second, the LCD will return to the channel display.

To exit Keylock on mode, press and hold call/lock again.

Note: While in keylock on mode, it will still receive transmissions.

ROGER BEEP

Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent automatically at the end of transmissions.

Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker when both Roger beep and Key Beep are set to

ON. When Roger beep is set to ON and Key Beep OFF, Roger Beep will not be heard from the speaker but it will be transmitted to your party.

When Roger Beep is set to OFF, Roger Beep neither be heard nor transmitted.

To turn OFF Roger Beep:

Press and hold the ch/scan ▲ key while turning ON the radio.

To turn ON Roger Beep:

Turn the radio OFF and ON again without pressing ch/scan ▲ key.

SPECIFICATIONS

Channels

15 GMRS / 7 FRS

Operating Frequency

UHF 462.5500-

 

467.7125 MHz

Power Source

3 AAA Alkaline Batteries

Battery Life

20 Hours typical

 

(5/5/90 duty cycle)

Frequency Chart

 

 

 

Ch.

Freq.[MHz] Cross Ref.

Ch.

Freq.[MHz] Cross Ref.

1

462.5625

FRS & GMRS 1

12

467.6625

FRS 12

2

462.5875

FRS & GMRS 2

13

467.6875

FRS 13

3

462.6125

FRS & GMRS 3

14

467.7125

FRS 14

4

462.6375

FRS & GMRS 4

15

462.5500

GMRS 11

5

462.6625

FRS & GMRS 5

16

462.5750

GMRS 8

6

462.6875

FRS & GMRS 6

17

462.6000

GMRS 12

7

462.7125

FRS & GMRS 7

18

462.6250

GMRS 9

8

467.5625

FRS 8

19

462.6500

GMRS 13

9

467.5875

FRS 9

20

462.6750

GMRS 10

10

467.6125

FRS 10

21

462.7000

GMRS 14

11

467.6375

FRS 11

22

462.7250

GMRS 15

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