Owner/User Manual
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1. J CHARGING VE COMPARTMENTS 2 Sy Z CHARGING COMPARTMENT LEDs RED CHARGING NOTE Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries l AUDIOVOX P N GMRS6BAT can be recharged DESKTOP CHARGING STAND in the radio transceiver PART NUMBER GMRS10DS Channel Selection In order to communicate with other GMRS FRS units both the transmit ting and receiving party must be on the same frequency The GMRS1072CH has 22 channels frequencies indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel Channels 1 through 7 are the shared GMRS FRS channels Channels 8 14 are FRS only channels while channels 15 22 are assigned GMRS only channels If an FRS only channel 8 14 has been selected the HI or LO icon will not be displayed on the LCD panel otherwise for channels 1 7 GMRS FRS and 15 22 GMRS only the HI or LO icon will be displayed Communication with Audiovox GMRS FRS and compatible units is possible on these 22 channels Before transmitting on the selected channel press the Monitor M Button 2 to check the activity on that channel If there is activity on the selected channel change to another channel that is clear To change the channel From GMRS FRS standby mode press the MODE button 12 once the channel number flashes Press the Up Button 10 briefly to move to the next higher main channel number Press the Down Button 11 briefly to move to the next lower main channel number Press the PTT button mo2. 3 times until transceiver will automatically resume scanning approximately 10 By pressing the MODE or Up Down button momentarily the LCD back the Po indies piv ppe ale flashing a aie display with a flashing seconds after the communication is completed fight is turned on the LCD backlight will turn off automatically in about HI or LO indication If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode press 5 seconds Press the Up or Down button to toggle between the HI and LO the Power On Off button momentarily and the unit will return to normal selections operation the SCAN icon will disappear from the LCD display Battery Alert Press the PTT button to confirm selection When the battery icon Q __ blinks steadily on the LCD panel The display will indicate the current setting in standby mode recharge the unit or install fresh batteries NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION i Techenical Specifications This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United 1 The GMRS1072CH 22 channels are shared on a take turns basis i General i States of America Use in other countries may be prohibited or restricted This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels Troubleshooting Frequency Range by local regulation Please check with the local regulating agency be A common code of ethics courtesy is to switch to another vacant i l Channels 1 through 7 are Refer to frequency chart on next pa
3. FRS standby mode press the PTT button twice in From GMRS FRS standby mode press the Monitor Button momentarily The CTCSS mode can be turned off by selecting the oF icon as the setting BLOM SLANG Oy MONO Press tne utton 4 times i quick succession a call ring melody will sound at the receiving unit to enable the Auto Key lock function the unit will beep once and the NOTE To communicate with other GMRS FRS units they must be i mS FRS until the Bell icon flashes and on or oF appearson to alert the user to an incoming transmission provided that unit is lock jG icon appears on the display i e i e display equipped with this capability and is set to the same channel switched to the same channel and CTCSS subcode To commu i Press the Up or Down Button to toggle the key tone feature On or Off quipp panny The Power PTT and Monitor Buttons are not effected nicate with other GMRS units that do not have subcodes switch your unit to the same channel with the subcode set to oF Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection To unlock the Auto Key function press the Monitor Button momentarily The CTCSS subcodes do not prevent others from hearing your i When the key tone feature is on the Bell icon appears steady on the Channel Scan Operation the unit beeps once and the lock icon jy disappears from the transmission This will only allow you to ignore all traffic on a display and the beep t
4. Freq Hz CTCSS Freq Hz product that should this product or any part thereof under normal use and conditions be proven RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL i defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase such GMRS FRS RADIO GMRS FRS RADIO 1 defect s will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product at the Company s option TS CHANNEL 22 CHANNEL T4CHANNEL 22 CHANNEL 2 without charge for parts and repair labor f f f GMRS FRS GMRS FRS FRS GMRS To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty the product is to be delivered 1 1 1 1 3 with proof of warranty coverage e g dated bill of sale specification of defect s 2 2 2 transportation prepaid to the warranty center at the address shown below 3 3 3 4 The Company disclaims liability for communications range of this product 5 This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the A 4 Company has suffered or been damaged through alteration improper installation mishan 5 5 5 6 dling misuse neglect accident or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number 6 6 6 7 bar code label s THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY 7 7 7 IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT 5 8 SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY z 8 8 PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT 2 9 9 9 This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warrantie
5. GMRS standby mode press the MODE Button 5 times in i press the PTT button setting will provide adequate communications on all channels FRS mode 4 times until the flashing Roger Beep icon appears To enable the channel scan mode To enable VOX operation there should seldom be any need to use high power except in with on or oF i From GMRS FRS standby mode momentarily press the Power i From GMRS FRS standby mode press and hold the MODE button situations where you need absolute maximum range Using low Press the Up or Down Button to select the tone on or off as desired On Off Button SCAN will appear on the LCD display __ i for 3 seconds or until the VOX icon appears on the display power will greatly extend battery life We suggest you experi When enabled the tone icon 9 appears steady on the display The radio will automatically display each channel 1 22 in ascending To terminate VOX operation press and hold the MODE button for at ment with switching between low and high power i Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection i order to find an active main channel i least 3 seconds the VOX indication will disappear D When the unit doesn t find any signals and you want to transmit To access the transmitter power selection function i press the PTT Button to return to primary channel operation The Display Backlight Enable Operation From GMRS standby mode press the MODE Button
6. authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50 In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commissions FCC adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand held wireless devices Important To maintain compliance with the FCC s RF exposure guidelines hold the transmitter at least 1 inch 2 5 centimeters from your face and speak in a normal voice with the antenna pointed up and away If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset accessory use only the Audiovox supplied carry clip for this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch 2 5 centimeters from your body when transmitting Use only the supplied antenna Do not use your transceiver with a damaged antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations Performance Your transceiver will only achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with other transceivers across open and flat areas or between elevated points Normally occurring environmental factors such as buildings trees terrain and weather or interference from other radio or electrical equipment may have adverse effects on the transceiver s effective range These are not indicative of a fault condition Avoid placing the GMRS1072CH radio transceiver for prolonged periods of time in direct sunlight or temperatures below 4 F 20 C or above 140 F 60 C Place the rubber cover on jacks when
7. is pressed Release PTT Button 4 to receive Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same The CTCSS subcode 01 38 will be displayed on the LCD panel if the CTCSS tone frequency function is enabled not oF T fi 3 u 2 1 14 1 Battery Door 2 Monitor M Button 3 Detachable Carry Clip 4 Push To Talk PTT Function Confirmation Button 5 Antenna 6 External Speaker SPK Microphone MIC CHG Jack 7 Built in Speaker 8 Liquid Crystal Display LCD 9 Built in Microphone 10 Up Channel Volume Button 11 Down Channel Volume Button 12 MODE VOX Button 13 Power On Off Scan Button 14 Battery Charging Contacts The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS1072CH 1 Do not mix old and new batteries 2 The use of alkaline type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time 3 Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable batteries 4 If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries Old or leaking batteries can cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty CHARGING STAND PWR JACK ADAPTER POWER 7 Z PLUG L INPUT 120VAC Berso ah OUTPUT 9 0VDC AC WALL ADAPTER GMRS RADIO CHARGING TRANSFORMER LES MODEL GMRS6AC
8. not in use Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1 Radio 2 GMRS1072CH 2 Owner s Manual 1 128 7964 3 Rechargeable Batteries 8 NiMH P N GMRS6BAT 4 Dual Desk Top Charger GMRS10DS 5 AC Wall Adapter GMRS6AC Powering the transceiver Your GMRS1072CH radio transceiver operates on four AAA Alkaline batteries Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than rechargeable batteries purchased separately Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries should be recharged in the radio transceiver using the supplied charging accessories This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS1072CH Battery charging time is typically 16 20 hours Use of the Audiovox charging equipment with other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recommended as battery charging times will vary Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for charging other brands of batteries Batteries There are three methods of powering the GMRS1072CH 1 Alkaline Batteries WARNING Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries 2 Audiovox Rechargeable Ni MH Batteries Rechargeable NiMH batteries and Charging Adapter included Use only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries and charging equipment when charging batteries internal to the unit NOTE To extend battery life avoid overcharging the batteries Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries Use of the Audiovox charger s with other brands of rechargeabl
9. A AUDIOVOX CORPORATION General Mobile Radio Service GMRS Model GMRS1072CH Twin Pcak CN Owner s Manual g 283 SCAN YOK AUDIOVOX Customer Service 1 800 290 6650 J j a A aS i 5 Et T aad Roger Beep Tone Indicator This icon appears when the Roger Beep tone is on and disapppears when the tone is not in use Transmit Indicator Icon appears when the unit is in the transmit mode PTT button activated or VOX mode active Receive Indicator This icon appears when the unit is receiving a transmission 4 Beep Tone Indicator Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected icon disappears when tone is off 5 Large Segment Display Indicates the channel number in use between 1 and 22 6 Scan Indicator This function allows the user to scan a chanel every 0 5 second to search for a valid signal 7 HI LO Indicators Appropriate icon appears when the transmit power is set to desired output power 8 Battery Level Indicator Icon indicates the battery charge level 9 Small Segment Display Indicates the CTCSS tone code 1 38 function is active for the main channel in use 10 Monitor Indicator Icon appears when the Monitor M button is pressed and the channel monitor function is activated 11 Key Lock Indicator Icon appears when the keypad is locked This function disables keys such as channel up down SCAN and MODE 12 Voice Activated Transmission VOX Indicator T
10. anner and recycle whenever possible FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors diodes or other parts of a unique nature with parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer may cause a violation of the technical regulations of Part 15 of FCC Rules GMRS LICENSE USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE AN INDIVIDUAL 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATAIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A GMRS SYSTEM LICENSE YOU WILL NEED TWO FORMS FROM THE FCC FCC FORM 159 AND FCC FORM 605 MAIN FORM AND SCHEDULE F YOU CAN FIND THE FORMS ONLINE AT HTTP WWW FCC GOV FORMPAGE HTML OR CALL 1 800 418 3676 Installing the batteries Battery installation is made more convenient when the carry clip is either rotated left or right to the horizontal position or is removed Simply rotate the clip in either direction to the horizontal position Be careful not to use excessive force To remove the clip press down on the release tab and pull the clip straight out from the radio body Next press down with the thumb at the embossed arrow slide the battery cover down and lift it away from the compartment Insert four AAA batteries alternate positive ends toward the top of the transceiver starting left to right a CLIP RELEASE TAB a A CARRY CLIP a BATTERY l COVER s 1 Using thumb 2 Then liftcoverat 3 Insert four AAA batteri
11. e batteries is not recommended as battery charging times will vary with different brands of batteries Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for charging other brands of batteries wo Monitor Keylock Button 2 This button is used to to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting Check activity by pressing the Monitor M Button longer than 2 seconds the me icon will apppear on the display and you will hear static if frequency is clear Do not transmit if you hear conversation Hold down the Monitor Button again longer than 2 seconds and the g icon will disapppear from the display The monitor function will temporarily bypass the squelch setting and play all signals on a given channel This feature is useful when communicating with other parties at extreme range By pressing the monitor button momentarily the keylock icon a will appear to confirm that the MODE SCAN and channel up down buttons have been disabled Push To Talk PTT Button 4 Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver that is set to the same channel and privacy code setting as yours Hold the transceiver approximately 1 to 2 inches from your face as you speak into the built in microphone 9 After you have finished speaking release the PTT Button to allow reception of incoming signals It is not possible to transmit and receive at the same time Whenever the button is pressed the transmit signal icon TX will ap
12. es press down on battery cover at arrow and slide cover down bottom to open Remove cover positive end toward the top begining at left side and alternating positive terminals as shown volume When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit s settings MODE VOX Button 12 This button is used to select various feature settings in the GMRS and FRS modes When pressed and held for 3 seconds the VOX mode is entered and the VOX icon appears on the display External Speaker SPK Microphone MIC CHG Jack 6 This jack accepts both the optional Audiovox earbud microphone connector and the supplied wall charging adapter For additional equipment and accessories for the GMRS1072CH refer to page 7 and or visit the Audiovox web site at www audiovox com Scan Button 13 With the unit in standby mode press the Power On Off Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan function SCAN will appear on the display Operating Modes and Features GRMS FRS Operation Press and hold the Power On Off button for 2 seconds to turn on power Press the MODE button so the Channel number flashes Select the desired channel with the Up 10 and Down 11 Buttons When receiving a call the RX icon appears to indicate an incoming call Press and hold the PTT button 4 to transmit then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly The Transmit icon TX appears on the display while the button
13. ge fore using this device outside the United States of America shared with FRS radios channel and not to attempt 1o talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected ia No transmission f Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries Channels 8 through 14 are Refer to frequency chart on next page Main Channel Frequencies 2 The GMRS1 072CH has been designed to maximize performance while pressing Incorrect battery polarity Install the batteries FRS only i and improve transmission range in the field To avoid interference the PTT Button following the directions in Channels 15 through 22 are Refer to frequency chart on next page it is recommended that you do not use the units closer than 5 feet i paragraph Installing the GMRS only i 3 For best transmission results always keep your mouth about 2 3 i Channel Spacing 12 5kHz inches from the microphone 9 and speak slowly in a normal voice Heo EER enk oe z erame 77 epiac pallenes Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel 7 i MRS FRS 4 To increase battery life use the SCAN feature sparingly This a E esate a r Dimensions W x H x D 2 25 W x 6 06 H x 1 125 D eke Parma code not set the same settings to match those Without Antenna 56 0 mm x 154 0 mm x 28 5mm feature will reduce operating time considerably as target transceiver settings of the target i RS FR transceiver Power Supply Warning Volume level too low Increase vo
14. his function allows hands free conversation The icon appears when the VOX mode is activated N wo GMRS FRS MODE CHANNEL SELECT GMRS channels only on or oF on or oF NOTE To differentiate between operating modes look for HI or LO indication below the battery power level indicator when in GMRS mode Refer to the appropriate section of this manual for de tailed operating instructions for each mode Channels 1 through 7 are shared GMRS FRS Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only and channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only Controls Power On Off SCAN Button 13 Press and hold the PWR on off button for at least 2 seconds You will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on To turn the unit off press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds Adjusting the Volume 11 10 With the unit powered on press the Up Channel Volume Button A to increase volume and the Down Channel Volume button W to decrease volume The display will indicate the current volume level U followed by the number 0 7 As volume is increased upward the unit will beep at each step and vice versa When the minimum and maximum volume settings are reached a unique tone will sound ViN CAUTION SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless hand held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter When the PTT button is pushed or the VOX mode is enabled it sends out radio frequency RF signals The device is
15. lume level Power Source Alkaline Batteries AAA 4 6 VDC RS FR Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so PTT Button inadvertently Release PT Button e Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be i pressed i RS FR used for long periods This will eliminate the possibility of chemicals Excessive radio interference f Change to a different Operating Time 16 hours Low Power leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver on a particular channel channel Transmit Receive Standby 12 hours High Power RS FR Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extremes of temperature i Obstruction of radio signal Avoid operating in or near 5 5 90 ratio i Do not use this device in or near a mining facility which uses large buildings or vehicles Based on alkaline batteries RS FR remotely triggered explosives or in areas labeled Blasting Area Unit beeps but J Batteries extremely Charge or replace batteries Premature or accidental detonation may result will not function pee Receiver E acs 462 6500 Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this when turned on Useable Sensitivity gt 119 dBm transceiver Its output is designed to meet the legal limits set by Reception of CTCSS privacy mode Turn on the CTCSS privacy i Maximum Audio Output Power gt 0 3 Watt maximum 12 Ohm ae7se7s 20 ames 4e2 6750 the FCC unwanted signals f no
16. mentarily to confirm selection CTCSS Mode Sub Channel Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System CTCSS has 38 Sub Fre quencies This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones 01 38 within a main channel and enables you to communicate with another party on the same main channel using the same subcode This filters out unwanted transmissions from the same main channel Since there are 38 CTCSS Sub channels for each main channel a different subcode may be selected for each of the 22 channels To change the CTCSS Sub channel Key Tone Call Ringer Selection Mode Auto Key Lock Selection Mode From GMRS FRS standby mode press the MODE Button twice a as na This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settings flashing oF or sub channel number is displayed This feature allows the transceiver to sound a confirmation tone whenever The transceiver provides a transmit call ring melody at the receiving ofthe unit The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE Up Press the Up or Down button to select the desired sub channel for a following oe pressed Monitor M Button Up Down Buttons MODE unit to alert you to an incoming call Down and SCAN Buttons i use 01 38 l Eak 7 ies ena os To activate the call ringer melody N To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu Press the PTT button to confirm selection i GMRS FRS st db d the MODE Button 4 ti 3 From GMRS
17. one sounds in response to button activation This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid display given channel not using the same subcode i signals While scanning you can transmit and receive When a signal is NOTE If the unit is turned off while Key Lock is on the Key Lock i Roger Beep Tone received the scan is interrupted and will return to scan mode approxi mode will still be in effect when the unit is again turned on Transmit Power Selection Mode GMRS Channels Only The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the mately 5 seconds after reception is terminated i This feature permits selection of the transmitting power level to high or PTT button is released and the tone is enabled This tone alerts the NOTE While the SCAN mode is active the MODE button is inopera VOX Enable Operation low when using channels 1 7 and 15 22 Using low power the unit will receiving party that the transmission has been terminated intentionally tive In addition the scan mode will reduce the overall battery This option enables you to have hands free conversation Your voice or have a lower transmit range but battery life will be increased To enable and disable the Roger Beep tone i life since the battery save function is overridden i nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to NOTE You will find that for the majority of your needs the low power From
18. pear in the upper left corner of the display Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode When receiving an incoming signal the RX icon will appear The PTT Button can also be used as a two way call ringer Pressing the button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel The transmit icon TX will be displayed for 3 seconds and then disappear Up Channel Volume Button 10 In the standby mode pressing this button will increment the listening volume When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit s settings Down Channel Volume Button 11 In the standby mode pressing this button will decrement the listening WARNINGS Battery Care Never attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries as batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage to the product If rechargeable batteries are used such as Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH use only the supplied Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries Use of the Audiovox charger also supplied with other brands of batteries is not recommended as battery charging times will vary with different brands Refer to the Manufacturer s instructions for charging other brands of batteries Battery Disposal In general if handled improperly batteries pose a risk of fire or burns Do not disassemble crush puncture short external contacts or dispose of the batteries in fire or water Dispose of the batteries in a environmentally safe m
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20. t on mode and set code number Modulation Distortion lt 5 1 kHz 70 i Turn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use of to match the setting of the FRS ae76i25 21 ames 462 7000 radios or cellular telephones Facilities such as hospitals may use target transceiver Transmitter 10W z high e Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so electronic devices such farther away from them i att maximum Mow power Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle s air bag If the air bag as computers or TVs Maximum Devi tinri Heo kHz i a Modulation Distortion lt 5 1 kHz 70 NOTE Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios deploys ii could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only eet Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only CHANNELCROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 AND 15 CHANNEL GMRS FRS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone an 4 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS FRS RADIO i i Frequencies in Hz Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products CHANNELCROSS REFERENCE CHANNELCROSS REFERENCE AUDIOVOX CORPORATION the Company warrants to the original retail purchaser of this FOR 15 CHANNEL GMRS FRS FOR 14 CHANNEL FRS f CTCSS
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