Uniden GMRS520 User Manual

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Uniden GMRS520 User Manual

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A UNIDEN PRODUCT

GMRS520

8 GMRS / 14 FRS Channels

Long Battery Life

Extended long range*

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

1

Antenna

10 Transmit Indicator

2

PTT Button

11

Channel Indicator

3

Call Key

12

Receive Indicator

4Down Key

5Speaker

6On/Off/Mode Key

7Up Key

8Microphone

9Battery Cover

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden GMRS520 (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.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Your package contains the GMRS520 radio, this reference guide, and a product registration card. You will need to purchase 3 AAA alkaline batteries in order to operate the unit.

FCC GMRS LICENSE

INSTALL THE BATTERIES

Your GMRS520 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 allowing the door to be removed.

3)Install 3 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 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 mode key to turn the radio ON.

2)To change the volume level press the ▲ or ▼ keys to increase or decrease the volume level.

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

Navigating through the Menu

To access the channels your radio has a Menu function.

1)To enter the Menu, press and release the mode key.

2)An additional press of the mode key will exit to "normal" operating mode.

3)Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:

a.Press PTT.

b.Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically returns to "normal" mode.

Choosing a Channel

Your GMRS520 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:

1)Press and release the mode key.

2)Press the ▲ or ▼ keys to increase or decrease the channel number displayed.

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 GMRS520 radio is equipped with a call tone that will be transmitted when the call key is pressed.

To transmit the selected call alert tone, press the call key. The tone will automatically be transmitted for a fixed length of time.

Auto Squelch Feature

The GMRS520 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.

Automatic Power Save Feature

Your GMRS520 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.

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