Uniden GMRS380 User Manual

GMRS380

• 8 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels

• 38 CTCSS Codes

• Up to 5 Mile Range*

• Internal VOX Circuitry

• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts

• Backlit LCD Display

• Optional Headset Accessories

• Headset Jack

• Battery Recharge Circuit

• Optional NiMH Battery Pack
and Charger

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

1 Antenna 15 Battery Level Meter
2 Monitor Button 16 VOX Indicator
3 PTT Button 17 Scan Indicator
4 Up Key 18 Transmit Indicator

FOR PURCHASING A UNIDEN PRODUCT

THANK YOU

5 Down Key 19 Channel Indicator
6 Select Key 20 Lock Indicator
7 Speaker 21 Call Alert
8 On/Off/Volume Control 22 Receive Indicator

9 Belt-clip 23 CTCSS Code
10Headset Jack
11Keypad Lock Key
12Call Key
13Microphone
14Battery Cover

• Battery Level Meter

• Channel Monitor

• Channel Scan

• Keypad Lock

• VOX Circuitry

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMRS380 (General Mobile Radio Service) radio.
This product is a lightweight, palm-sized radio.Use it
at sporting events to stay in contact with family and
friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood
watch for vital communication.This compact, state­of-the-art device is equipped with many features.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Your package contains the GMRS380 radio, this
reference guide, and a product registration card.
You may operate the unit using 4 AAA alkaline
batteries or the rechargeable NiMH battery pack
(not included).The following optional accessories
may be purchased from your participating Uniden
dealer or call 1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the web
at www.uniden.com.Use only Uniden accessories.

•Earset Mic w/ PTT - #HS2468

•Vox Headset Mic - #HSV2469

•NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38

•Recharging Cradle - #RC5248

FCC GMRS LICENSE

The GMRS380 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 GMRS380 radio uses 4 AAA alkaline batteries
or the optional NiMH battery pack (not included).If
alkaline batteries are used, we recommend using
high quality alkaline batteries.

To install the 4 AAA alkaline batteries:

1) Make sure your radio is OFF.

2) Remove the battery compartment door
by pressing 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 certain to follow the
+ and - symbols in the compartment. Installing
the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from
operating.

4) Replace the battery compar tment door.

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 meter icon

will flash and the unit will emit a low battery
tone.Replace the alkaline batteries immediately or if
you are using the NiMH battery pack, you must
recharge the batteries 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.

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) Rotate the on/off/volume control counter
clockwise to turn the unit ON and increase
the speaker volume.

2) Rotate the on/off/volume control clockwise
to decrease the speaker volume and turn
the unit OFF.

Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)

Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons
or keys are pressed.To turn this sound OFF, press
select while turning on the radio.Repeat this step to
turn the sound ON.

Navigating through the Menu

To access the advanced features of the GMRS380,
your radio has a Menu function.

1) To enter the Menu, press the select key.

2) Additional presses of the select key will advance
you through the menu until exiting to "normal"
operating mode.

3) Other methods of exiting the menu function are:

a. Press and hold the select key again.
b. Press PTT. (Push To Talk)
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically

returns to "normal" mode.

Choosing a Channel

Your radio has 15 channels and 38 CTCSS codes
you can use to talk to others.In order to speak to
someone, each of you must be set to the same
channel and CTCSS code.

To choose a channel:
With the radio in normal operating mode press the

▲ or ▼ key to increase or decrease the channel
number displayed.

Choosing a CTCSS Code

Each of the channels 1-15 may have any one of
the codes 0-38 selected.Code "0" indicates no
CTCSS code selected and your radio can receive
a signal regardless of the code settings of the
transmitting radio.

1) Enter the Menu.The CTCSS code on the LCD
display will flash.

2) Press the ▲ or ▼ key to increase or decrease
the code number displayed.

3) Exit the Menu to return 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
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
on the display.

Voice Operated Transmission

Your GMRS380 radio is equipped with a user
selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VO X) that
can be used for automatic voice transmissions.
The VOX feature is designed to be used with a
headset with a microphone, but not a remote
PTT switch.Transmission is initiated by speaking
into the remote microphone instead of pushing the
PTT button.

To select the VOX level:

1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the
Menu,until the
the display.The current level (00-33) will

TTXX

icon will appear on the

RRXX

VVOOXX

icon appears on

icon will appear

be indicated.Level ‘0’disables VOX, while

levels 1-3 set the sensitivity of the VOX
circuit.

2) Press either the ▲ or ▼ key to the desired
VOX sensitivity level.Use level 1 for
increased sensitivity to voice in normally
quiet environments, and use a higher level
to reduce undesired activation in very
noisy environments.

3) Exit the Menu.

Transmitting a Call Alert Tone

Your GMRS380 radio is equipped with 5
selectable call tones that will be transmitted
when the call key is pressed.

To select a call tone:

1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the
Menu until the
the display.The current call tone number
(11-55) will be indicated.

2) Press the ▲ 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 alert tone,
press the call key.The selected tone will
automatically be transmitted for a fixed
length of time.

Channel Scan Feature

Your GMRS380 radio has a channel Scan
feature that allows you to easily Scan all 15
channels.When an active channel is detected,
the unit will pause on that channel until the
channel is clear.Then after a 4 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 ▲ or ▼ key until

SSCCAANN

the
number on the display will rapidly cycle
through the channels.

To turn OFF channel scanning:
Press and release either the ▲ or ▼ key.

CCAALLLL

icon is shown on

icon is displayed.The channel

Keypad Lock

To Lock the keypad, press and hold the lockkey
until the icon is displayed.To remove the keypad
Lock, press and hold the lock key until the Lock icon
disappears.

Auto Squelch Feature

The GMRS380 radio 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.

To temporarily disable the Auto Squelch and monitor
the selected channel, press and hold the monitor
button.When the monitor button is released, the
Auto Squelch will be re-engaged. To persistently
monitor the channel between transmissions, press
and hold the monitor button until the second
confirmation beep is heard.

Automatic Power Save Feature

Your GMRS380 radio has a unique circuit designed to
dramatically extend the life of the batteries.If there is
no transmission within 5 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 is pressed.The LCD display will illuminate
for 5 seconds before turning OFF.

SPECIFICATIONS

Channels 8 GMRS / 7 FRS
CTCSS Codes 38 Sub-Audible T ones
Operating Frequency UHF 462.5625- 462.7250 MHz
Power Source 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries or

NiMH Battery Pack
Output Power 2W Conducted
Battery Life 25 Hours - Alkaline Batteries

(5/5/90 duty cycle)

15 Hours - NiMH Battery Pack

Frequency Chart

Ch. Freq. Ch. Freq.
1 462.5625 8 462.5750
2 462.5875 9 462.6250
3 462.6125 10 462.6750
4 462.6375 11 462.5500
5 462.6625 12 462.6000
6 462.6875 13 462.6500
7 462.7125 14 462.7000

15 462.7250

CTCSS Chart (Hz)
Code Freq. Code Freq.

0 Disabled 20 131.8
1 67.0 21 136.5
2 71.9 22 141.3
3 74.4 23 146.2
4 77.0 24 151.4
5 79.7 25 156.7
6 82.5 26 162.2
7 85.4 27 167.9
8 88.5 28 173.8
9 91.5 29 179.9
10 94.8 30 186.2
11 97.4 31 192.8
12 100.0 32 203.5
13 103.5 33 210.7
14 107.2 34 218.1
15 110.9 35 225.7
16 114.8 36 233.6
17 118.8 37 241.8
18 123.0 38 250.3
19 127.30

FCC Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• 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.
Portable Radio Operation and SAR Exposure:When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone at least 2 inches away from the mouth.Keep the antenna at least 4 centimeters
(about 2 inches) from your head or body when transmitting.This radio has been tested for body-worn operation and meets FCC RF exposure requirements when used with the supplied Uniden belt-clip.The use of other body­worn accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements.

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.
Audio Accessories: Do not operate the radio with audio accessories at high volume levels. Hear ing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or
discontinue use.Always make sure the radio is turned off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory jack.
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.Dr y the batter y compar tment 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.

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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, subassemblies, 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.
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:

Uniden America Corporation

Parts and Service Division

4700 Amon Carter Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76155

[phone], 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday

www.uniden.com

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