Uniden PMR446MR-2CK Owner's Manual
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PMR446MR-2CK
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
• 8 PMR Channels
• 121 Sub Codes
(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code)
• Up to 8 Km Range*
• Internal VOX Circuitry
• 10 Selectable Call Tone Alerts
• Backlit LCD Display
• Optional Headset Accessories
• Headset Jack
1 Antenna
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
3
Monitor Key
4
Channel Up/Down key
5
Call/Lock Button
6
Headset Jack/
7
DC IN 9V
8
Menu/Power key
9 Volume Up/Down key
10 Microphone
11
Speaker
12
Battery Level Meter
13
Receive Indicator
14
Call Indicator
15
Scan Indicator
16
Transmit Indicator
17
Volume Setting Indicator
18
Keypad Lock Indicator
19
VOX Indicator
20
Channel Indicator
21
Sub Code Indicator
Charging Contacts
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:
Two radios
Two rechargeable NiMH battery packs
One AC adapter EU/UK
One dual charging cradle
Two belt clips
This reference guide
INSTALL THE BATTERY
Your radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack.
To install the NiMH battery pack:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2) Release the battery latch at the bottom of the
radio, and remove the cover.
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery
compartment. Be certain to follow the
instructions written on the label on the battery
pack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will
prevent the unit from operating.
4) Before placing the battery cover back on the
radio, check the rubber seal around the battery
compartment and the ribbon of the battery pack:
make sure that the seal is in good condition and
that there is no foreign matter under the seal.
5) Replace the battery compartment cover.
USING THE RADIO
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Roger Beep
• Battery Charger
• Battery Level Meter
• Channel Monitor
• Channel Scan
• Keypad Lock
• DC IN 9V Jack
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
battery in the unit is low, the battery level meter
icon flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery
pack immediately.
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or
property damage from fire or electrical shock, only
use the accessories specifically designated for this
product.
PMR446MR-2CK RADIO
CHARGING THE RADIO
• For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
charging.
• Battery must be installed for operation, even from
external power.
• If battery power is low, you cannot operate the
radio even using external power. Allow the
batteries to charge before using. If you try to
transmit while power is low, the radio will
automatically turn off.
USING A HEADSET
You can use an optional headset accessory for more
private communications.
To use a headset, lift the rubber cover from over
the headset jack, then plug in the headset.
Your radio can be charged directly or by using the
supplied charging cradle.
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing
the radio in the charging cradle.
Charge by Using the 12V DC Cable
1) Connect the optional DC adapter to DC IN 9V
jack of the radio and to a cigarette lighter port.
2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the
battery indicator stops flashing.
Note:
• DC IN 9V Jack of the radio is for charge only.
Be sure to install the
battery before charge.
• Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or
approved accessories.
• Charge time may vary depending on the battery
life remaining.
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 MENU/
key to turn the
radio ON, and increase the speaker volume by
pressing the VOL key. To decrease the volume,
press the VOL key.
2) Press and hold the MENU/ key again 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 key) is
pressed.
To turn this sound OFF, press and hold CALL/LOCK
while turning ON the radio.
Repeat this step to turn the sound ON.
Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 8 channels and 121 Sub 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 Sub code.
To choose a channel:
Choosing a Sub Code
Each of the channels 1-8 may have any one of
the codes, OFF or 1-121 selected. Code oF (OFF)
indicates no Sub code selected and your radio can
receive a signal regardless of the code settings of
the transmitting radio.
1) Press MENU/
key.
2) Press the CH or key to increase or
decrease the code number displayed. You can
also select oF (OFF) at this stage.
3) Press MENU/
key.
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode, press
the CH or key to increase or decrease the
channel number displayed.
Channel Scan Feature
Your radio has a channel scan feature that allows
you to easily scan all 8 channels. When an active
channel is detected, the radio pauses on that
channel until the channel is clear. Then, after a 2
second delay, the radio continues scanning.
To turn ON channel scan:
Press MENU/ key twice. The scan... icon and
oF(OFF) blink. Press CH key to select on, and then
press MENU/ key. The channel number changes as
the radio rapidly cycles through the channels.
To turn OFF channel scan:
Press the CALL/LOCK , PTT, MENU/
key.
Congratulations on your purchase of the PMR446.
Contact your dealer for a headset with correct
jack/wiring.
Pressing the PTT button will stop the Channel Scan
Feature.
Using the Charging Cradle
1) Connect the AC adapter to DC IN 9V jack and to
a standard 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 charging.
CHARGE
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Channels 8 channels
Sub Codes 38 Sub-Audible Tones
83 DCS Codes
Power Source NiMH Battery Pack
Operating Frequency
446.00625 - 446.09375 MHz
Range Up to 8 Km
Battery Life 16 Hours typ. NiMH Battery Pack
(5/5/90 duty cycle)
SPECIFICATIONS
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For sales and service please contact
info@avera.eu
Printed in Vietnam
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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 5-10 cm away from
the microphone. While you are transmitting, the
icon appears 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 have finished speaking, release the
PTT button. You can now receive incoming calls.
While receiving, the
icon appears on the
display.
Monitor Mode Feature
Your radio allows you to listen for weak signals on
the current channel at the press of a key.
To turn ON the Monitor Mode:
• For brief listening, press MON button. The
icon blinks.
• Press and hold MON button for 2 seconds until
two beeps sound for continuous listening. The
receiver circuit stays open, letting both the noise
and weak signals be heard.
To turn OFF Monitor Mode:
Press MON button to return to "Normal" mode,
and the
icon stops blinking and disappears.
Navigating through the Menu
Use the MENU key to access your radio's
advanced functions.
1) To enter the Menu, press the MENU/
key.
2) Additional presses of the MENU/ key
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 MENU/ key again.
b. Press the PTT, MON, or CALL/LOCK key
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically
returns to “Normal” mode.
Voice Operated Transmission
Your
To select a call tone:
1) Press MENU/ repeatedly until the call
icon and Call Tone start to blink on the
display.
2) Press CH / CH to move through the
available call tones. Each tone will be heard
through the speaker but will not be transmitted.
Cycle through these tones and stay on the tone
you want to select.
3) Exit Call Tone to set the selected tone.
radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice
Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be used for
automatic voice transmissions. The VOX feature is
designed to be used with a headset with a
microphone. 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 vox icon blinks on the display. The current
level (OFF, 1-5) will be indicated. Level oF (OFF)
disables VOX, while levels 1-5 set the sensitivity
of the VOX circuit.
2) Press either the CH 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.
Transmitting a Call Tone
Your radio is equipped with 10 selectable call tones
that are transmitted when the CALL/LOCK key is
pressed.
To transmit the selected call tone, press the CALL/
key. The selected tone will automatically be
transmitted for a fixed length of time. Call Tone will
be
cancelled when the PTT button is pressed.
Key Lock
Press and hold the CALL/LOCK
CALL/LOCK
key until the the
icon appears.
To exit Keylock on mode, press and hold
key again.
Note:
• While in keylock on mode, you can still use
the radio to receive transmissions, use CALL ,
VOL or , PTT and MON.
• To turn the radio off and on, exit keylock on
mode.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your 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 automatically turns ON when
any key (except the PTT button) is pressed. The
LCD illuminates for 10 seconds before turning OFF.
Roger Beep
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end
of transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission).
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.
This equipment complies with the European
R&TTE directive.
To view the complete Declaration of Conformity,
please refer to the free download available
at our web site: www.avera.eu.
Normal
Normal
VOX Level
Call Tone 1-10
OFF, 1-5
Sub Code
Scan
OFF, 1-121
ON/OFF
To change Roger Beep setting:
Press and hold VOL ▲ while turning the radio on
and off. If Roger Beep is ON, it will be turned off;
if it is OFF, it will be turned on.
Your radio comes with a NiMH battery pack,
but will also operate with regular AAA alkaline
batteries.
NEVER try to charge the radio when alkaline
batteries are installed.
NEVER put the radio in the charging cradle when
alkaline batteries are installed.
To install the batteries:
LOCK
USE OF ALKALINE BATTERIES
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2) Release the battery latch at the bottom of the
radio, and remove the cover.
3) Install the regular AAA alkaline batteries into the
battery compartment. Be certain to follow the
instructions written on the label on the battery
pack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will
prevent the unit from operating.
4) Before placing the battery cover back on the
radio, check the rubber seal around the battery
compartment and the ribbon of the battery pack:
make sure that the seal is in good condition and
that there is no foreign matter under the seal.
5) Replace the battery compartment cover.
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