Uniden GMR635-2, GMR635-2CK User Manual
Choosing a Channel
Your 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:
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press
the
ch/scan ▲ or ▼ key to increase or decrease
the channel number displayed.
Note: Channels 1-7 have an expectancy range of
up to 6 miles. Channels 8-14 have an expectancy
range of up to 2 miles. Channels 15-22 have an
expectancy range of up to 6 miles.
GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK
* Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels
• Up to 6 Mile Range*
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts
• Backlit LCD Display
• Battery Recharge Circuit
• NiMH Battery Pack and Charger
(GMR635-2CK only)
1 Antenna
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
3 Monitor Key
4 Channel/Scan Up Key
5 Channel/Scan Down Key
6 Speaker
7 Call/Select Key
8 Volume Up Key
9 Power Key
10 Volume Down Key
11 Charging LED’s
12 Battery Level Meter
13 Receive Indicator
14 Scan Indicator
15 Channel Indicator
16 Volume Setting Indicator
17 GMRS/FRS Indicator
18 Transmit Indicator
19 Call Indicator
20 Keypad Lock Indicator
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK (General Mobile Radio
Service) radio.This product is a lightweight, palmsized radio.Use it at spor ting events to stay in
contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing,
outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital
communication.
This compact, state-of-the-art device is equipped
with many features.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Your package contains two GMR635 radios, two
rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BP38), AC
adapter (#AC6248), Recharging cradle (#RC6348),
two belt clips and this reference guide.You may
operate the unit using the rechargeable NiMH
battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries
(not included).The following optional accessories
may be purchased from your participating Uniden
dealer or call1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the web
at www.uniden.com.Use only Uniden accessories.
• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38
• Recharging Cradle - #RC6348
FCC GMRS LICENSE
The GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK radio operates on
the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
frequencies which require a Federal
Communication Commission license to operate.
For licensing information and application forms,
visit the FCC online 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 GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK radio uses the
NiMH battery pack(included in GMR635-2CK) or
4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included). If alkaline
batteries are used, we recommend using high
quality alkaline batteries.
To install the NiMH battery pack:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2) Remove the battery compartment door by
pushing up the tab at the bottom of the
compartment door allowing the door to be
removed.
3) Place the NiMH battery pack in the
compartment, making sure that the charge
contacts are on the lower half of the battery
pack and facing out.If the NiMH batter y pack is
installed incorrectly, the radio will not operate.
4) Replace the battery compar tment door.
USING THE RADIO
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
this reference guide completely before attempting to
operate the unit.
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
1) Press and hold the key to turn the unit ON,
and increase the speaker volume by pressing the
vol ▲ key.To decrease the volume, press the vol
▼ key.
2) Press and hold the key again to turn the unit
OFF.
• Battery Level Meter
• Channel Monitor
• Channel Scan
• Keypad Lock
• Roger Beep
• Key Beep
BATTERY LEVEL AND
LOW BATTERY ALERT
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to
indicate the status of the batteries.When the
batteries in the unit are low, the battery level meter
icon will flash.Replace the alkaline
batteries immediately or if you are using the NiMH
battery pack, you must recharge the battery in
order to continue using the radio.
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or
property damage from fire or electrical shock, only
use the Uniden accessories specifically designated
for this product.
1) To enter the Menu, press and hold the call/sel
key.
2) Additional presses of the call/sel key will
advance you through the Menu until exiting to
"Normal" operating mode.
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
a.Press PTT, mon, or vo l ▲/▼.
b.Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically
returns to “Normal” mode.
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
icon will appear on the display.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 icon will appear on the display.
Transmitting a Call Tone
Your GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK radio is equipped
with 5 selectable call tones that will be transmitted
when the call/sel key is pressed.
To select a call tone:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the
call icon is shown on the display.The
current call tone number ( - ) will be
indicated.
2) Press the ch/scan ▲ or ▼ key to increase or
decrease the number to the desired call tone.
Each tone will be heard through the speaker.
3) Exit the Menu.
To transmit the selected call tone, press the
call/sel key.The selected tone will automatically be
transmitted for a fixed length of time.
Channel Scan Feature
Your GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK radio has a channel
Scan feature that allows you to easily Scan all 22
channels.When an active channel is detected, the
unit will pause on that channel until the channel is
clear.Then after a 2 second delay, the unit will
continue scanning.Pressing PTT while the Scan is
paused on a channel will allow you to transmit on
that channel.
To turn ON channel scanning:
Press and hold either the
ch/scan ▲ or ▼ key
until the scan icon is displayed.The channel
number on the display will change as the radio
rapidly cycles through the channels.
To turn OFF channel scanning:
Press
call/sel, or PTT.
Normal NormalCall Tone Key Lock
1-5
ON-OFF
GMR635 RADIO
Keypad Lock
To Lock the keypad:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the icon appears on the display.The current
key Lock status (
OFF) blinks on the display.
2) To switch the key Lock mode from OFF to ON,
press the ch/scan ▲ key.
3) To confirm the setting, press the call/sel key .The
radio returns to the "Normal" mode.
Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming
your selection by pressing the call/sel key, the key
Lock setting will be set to OFF.
To Unlock the keypad:
1) Press and hold the key to turn the unit OFF.
2) Press and hold the key again to turn the unit
ON.The keypad is unlocked.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK radio has a unique
circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of the
batteries.
If there is no transmission nor an incoming call
within 3 seconds, your radio switches to the Power
Save mode.The radio is still able to receive
transmissions in this mode.
LCD Backlight
The LCD backlight will automatically turn ON when
any key (except PTT button) is pressed. The LCD
display will illuminate for 10 seconds before turning
OFF.
Monitor Mode Feature
Your GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK radio allows you to
listen for weak signals on the current channel at the
press of a key.
To turn ON the monitor mode:
• Press
mon for brief listening, the icon will
blink.
• Press and hold mon for 2 seconds for continuous
listening.The receiver circuit will stay open, and
letting in both the noise & weak signals.
To turn OFF monitor mode:
• Press mon to return to "Nor mal" mode, and the
icon stops blinking.
Roger Beep
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end
of transmission.
Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker
when Key Beep is on.
Roger Beep is transmitted even if key beep is turned
off.However Roger Beep will not be heard from the
speaker.
To turn OFF Roger Beep: Press and hold the
ch/scan ▲ key while turning ON the radio.
To turn ON Roger Beep: Press and hold the
ch/scan ▲ key while turning the radio ON again.
5) The battery pack must be charged before using
for the first time.Place the GMR635 radio into
the charging cradle allowing 16 hours charging
time to fully charge the battery pack.
Note: Always make sure your battery pack is fully
discharged before recharging to prolong the life of
the battery pack. The LED will illuminate while the
radio is in the charging cradle.
To install 4 AAA alkaline batteries:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2) Remove the battery compartment door by
pushing up the tab at the bottom of the
compartment door allowing the door to be
removed.
3) Install 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included)
into the battery compartment. Be cer tain to
follow the + and – symbols in the compartment.
Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the
radio from operating.
4) Replace the battery compar tment door.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the
buttons or keys (except for the PTT button and
call/sel key) are pressed.To turn this sound OFF,
press and hold call/sel while turning ON the radio.
Repeat this step to turn the sound ON.
Navigating through the Menu
To access the advanced features of the
GMR635-2/GMR635-2CK, your radio has a Menu
function.
USING THE CHARGING CRADLE
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two
GMR635-2CK radios can be charged by using the
charging cradle.
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing
the radio in the charging cradle. Otherwise the
battery level meter icon won’t indicate properly.
1) Connect the AC adapter (# AC6248) to DC IN 9V
jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,
and place the radio in the charging cradle with
the keypad facing forward.
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates.Charge the
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio
from the charging cradle after charge.
Note: The charge indicator LED's will remain on as
long as the radios are left in the charger.
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Channels 15 GMRS / 7 FRS
Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500-
467.7125 MHz
Power Source 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries or
NiMH Battery Pack
Range Channels 1-7 up to 6 miles
Channels 8-14 up to 2 miles
Channels 15-22 up to 6 miles
Battery Life 30 Hours typ. -
Alkaline Batteries
(5/5/90 duty cycle)
18 Hours typ. - NiMH
Battery Pack
Frequency Chart
Ch. Freq. Ch. Freq.
1 462.5625 12 467.6625
2 462.5875 13 467.6875
3 462.6125 14 467.7125
4 462.6375 15 462.5500
5 462.6625 16 462.5750
6 462.6875 17 462.6000
7 462.7125 18 462.6250
8 467.5625 19 462.6500
9 467.5875 20 462.6750
10 467.6125 21 462.7000
11 467.6375 22 462.7250
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.
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Important: Changes or modifications to this unit
not expressly approved by Uniden could void your
authority to operate this unit.Your radio is set up
to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned
frequency.It is against the law to alter or adjust the
settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations.
Any adjustments to your radio must be made by
qualified technicians.
To be safe and sure:
• Never open your radio’s case.
• Never change or replace anything in your radio
except the batteries.
Your radio might cause TV or radio interference
even when it is operating properly.To determine
whether your radio is causing the interference, turn
it off.If the interference goes away, your radio is
causing it.Try to eliminate the interference by
moving your radio away from the receiver.If you
cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires
that you stop using the radio.
Hazardous Environments: Do not operate the
radio in hazardous environments.Explosion or fire
may result.Do not operate the radio near
unshielded electrical blasting caps.
Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with
blasting operations and may cause an explosion.
Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental
transmission when in a blasting area or in areas
posted:"Turn off two-way radio." Construction
crews often use remote control RF devices to set
off explosives.
Care and Safety: To clean the radio, use a soft
cloth dampened with water.Do not use cleaners or
solvents because they can harm the body of the
unit and leak inside, causing permanent damage.
Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the battery
contacts.Do not submerge the unit in water.If the
unit gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteries
immediately.
Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth to
minimize potential water damage.Leave the battery
compartment cover off overnight to ensure
complete drying. Do not use the radio until the unit
is completely dry.
Important: Evidence of original purchase is
required for warranty service.
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA
CORPORATION ("Uniden")
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for
one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden
Product to be free from defects in materials and
craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions
set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the
original user shall terminate and be of no further
effect 12 months after the date of original retail
sale.The warranty is invalid if the Product is:
(A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or
necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part
of any conversion kits, sub-assemblies, or any
configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly
installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone
other than an authorized Uniden service center for
a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty,
(E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts
or as part of any system not manufactured by
Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone
other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for
this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the
product does not conform to this warranty at any
time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will
either, at its option, repair or replace the defective
unit and return it to you without charge for parts,
service, or any other cost (except shipping and
handling) incurred by warrantor or its
representatives in connection with the performance
of this warranty.Warrantor, at its option, may
replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit.
THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE
IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY
PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU
OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY
OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.THIS WARRANTY DOES
NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE
REIMBURSEMENT OVERPAYMENT OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.This warranty
is void outside the United States of America and
Canada.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE
OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions
in the owner’s manual you are certain that the
Product is defective, pack the Product carefully
(preferably in its original packaging).The Product
should include all parts and accessories originally
packaged with the Product.Include evidence of
original purchase and a note describing the defect
that has caused you to return it.The Product should
be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to
warrantor:
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYFCC INFORMATION
WARNING! Read this information before using
the radio In August 1996 the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) of the United
States with its action in Report and Order FCC
96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for
human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated
transmitters.
Those guidelines are consistent with the safety
standard previously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies.The design of the
radio complies with the FCC guidelines and these
international standards.
Never allow children to operate the radio without
adult supervision and the knowledge of the
following guidelines.
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate
this radio transmitter to insure safe operation.
Please adhere to the following:
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could impair call quality, damage the
radio, or result in violation of FCC regulations.
Do not use the radio with a damaged
antenna.If a damaged antenna comes into contact
with the skin, a minor burn may result.Please
contact your local dealer for a replacement
antenna.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn
operations using the supplied belt-clip.
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
requirements, Body-worn operations are restricted
to the supplied belt-clip.
For hand-held operation, the radio should be held
1 inch from the user's face.The use of accessories
that do not satisfy these requirements may not
comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and
should be avoided.
For more information about RF exposure, please
visit the FCC web site at www.fcc.gov.
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION
Covered under one or more of the following
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Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76155
(800) 297-1023, 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.Central,
Monday through Friday
www.uniden.com
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