Audiovox GMRS500SLK (14 Channels) 2
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1. AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP General Mobile Radio Service GMRS Model GMRS500SLK Owner s Manual AUDIOVOX o ook Sooo SS SS OS Customer Service 1 800 290 6650 128 7108 1 of 28 Released 5 28 04 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 128 7108 2 of 28 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 freguency RF signals The device is 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 co2. 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 Up Channel Volume Button 10 In the standby mode pressing this button increases the listening volume When in function edit mode this button is used to adjust the unit s settings Down Channel Volume Button 11 In the standby mode pressing this button decreases the listening volume When in function edit mode this button is used to adjust the unit s settings 128 7108 10 of 28 Mode Button 12 This button is used to select the various feature settings in the GMRS FRS or FM radio band modes Holding the MODE button longer than 2 seconds will toggle between the GMRS FRS and FM band modes External Microphone MIC Speaker SPK CHG Jack 6 This jack accepts an Audiovox Earbud microphone connector or the Charging Adapter connector For eguipment and accessories supplied with the GMRS500SLK refer to Page 7 and or visit the Audiovox web site at www audiovox com VOX LOCK Button 14 Press this button momertarily to enable or disable the VOX mode tne icon will appear in the middle right side of the display when VOX is enabled Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds to enable or disable the LOCK mode the keylock icon gi will appear to disable the MODE SCAN and channel up down buttons Operating Modes and Features GMRS Operation From GMRS FRS standby mode press an
3. MARCUS BLVD HAUPPAUGE NEW YORK 11788 1 800 290 6650 U 128 5385A 128 7108 25 of 28 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 26 128 7108 26 of 28 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 27 128 7108 27 of 28 a ZZA For Customer Service Visit Our Website At www audiovox com Product Information Photos FAQ s Owner s Manuals 2004 Audiovox Electronics Corp Hauppauge NY 11788 Printed in China 128 7108 128 7108 28 of 28
4. button is used to check activity on the current freguency before transmitting Check activity by pressing the Monitor M Button longer than 2 seconds the icon will apppear on the display and you will hear static if freguency is clear Do not transmit ifyou hear conversation Hold down the Monitor Button again longer than 2 seconds and the icon will disapppear from the display The monitor function will temporarily bypass the sguelch 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 LCD backlight is turned on accompanied by a beep tone if enabled the LCD backlight will turn off automatically in about 5 seconds or when the monitor button is pressed momentarily once again 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 The Transmit Signal Level indicator Q will display the relative strength of the transmitted signal When receiving an incoming signal the icon will appear in the upper right quadrant of the display
5. or substitution of transistors diodes or other parts of a unigue 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 AREPRESENTATAIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT IS ELIGIBLE TOAPPLY FORAGMRS 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 4 128 7108 4 of 28 Model GMRS500SLK FCC License Required 14 1 U 1 Battery internally installed 9 Built in Microphone 2 Monitor Backlight Button 10 Up Channel Volume Button 3 Wrist strap ring 11 Down Channel Volume 4 Push To Talk PTT Button Button 6 External Speaker SPK Micro 13 Power On Off SCAN phone MIC Charge CHG Button Jack 14 VOX LOCK Button 7 Built in Speaker 15 White Flashlight LED 8 Liquid Crystal Display LCD 16 Flashlight Enable Button 128 7108 5 of 28 Model GMRS500SLK DISPLAY 6 104 2 3 113879 vpaledlals _ i HI LO EM 11 OTOL HEE 12 1 Beep Tone Indicator Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected ic
6. 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 gt z 9 9 9 m 5 10 10 10 11 11 11 z 12 12 12 s 13 13 13 z E 14 14 14 11 15 o 15 8 16 B 16 z 12 17 E 17 9 18 Z 18 13 19 z 19 10 20 z 20 gt 14 21 21 m 15 22 22 NOTE WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS COMPARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMPATIBILITY 23 128 7108 23 of 28 Continuous Tone Coded Sguelch System Tone Freguencies in Hz CTCSS Freg Hz CTCSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 oF lt No Tone 24 128 7108 24 of 28 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products AUDIOVOX CORPORATION the Company warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof under normal use and conditions be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase such defect s will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product at the Company s option without charge for parts and repair labor To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage e g dated bill of sale specification of defect s transportation prepaid to the warranty center at the address shown below The Company disclaims liability for communications range of this product This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which in the op
7. From GMRS FRS standby mode momentarily press the power But ton will appear on the LCD display The radio will display each channel 1 22 in ascending order as the scan mode operates to find an active main channel If the unit doesn t find any signals and you want to transmit press the PTT button to return to home channel operation The channel number will flash and the transceiver will then automatically resume scanning approximately 15 seconds after the communication is completed If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode press the power button momentarily and the unit will return to normal operation the icon will disappear from the LCD display 16 128 7108 16 of 28 Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental changes to the preferred settings of the unit The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE Up Down and SCAN Buttons To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu From GMRS FRS standby mode press and hold the VOX Button for 2 seconds to enable the Auto Key lock function the unit will beep once and the lock gg icon appears on the display The Power and PTT Buttons are not effected To unlock the Auto Key function press and hold the VOX button for 2 seconds the unit beeps once and the lock icon a disappears from the display NOTE If the unit is turned off while Key Lock is on the Key Lock mode will still be in effect when the unit is again turne
8. age 12 5 kHz 38 for each main channel 87 5 107 9 MHz 2 15 in x 3 5 in x 0 52 in 54 5 mm x 89 mm x 13 1 mm Li ion 3 7 VDC 720 mAh 18 Hours Low Power 10 Hours High Power gt 120 dBm gt 0 3 Watt maximum 16 Ohm lt 5 1 kHz 70 2 0 Watts maximum High Power 0 5 Watt maximum Low Power lt 2 5 kHz lt 5 1 kHz 70 21 128 7108 21 of 28 This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United States of America Use in other countries may be prohibited or restricted by local regulation Please check with the local regulating agency be fore using this device outside the United States of America Main Channel Freguencies CHANNEL TYPE FREQ MHz 1 GMRS FRS 12 FRS 467 6625 2 GMRS FRS 13 FRS 467 6875 3 GMRS FRS 14 FRS 467 7125 4 GMRS FRS 462 5500 5 GMRS FRS 462 5750 6 GMRS FRS 462 6000 7 GMRS FRS 462 6250 NOTE Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only 22 128 7108 22 of 28 CHANNELCROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 AND 15 CHANNEL GMRS FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS FRS RADIO CHANNELCROSS REFERENCE CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 15 CHANNEL GMRS FRS FOR 14 CHANNEL FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS FRS RADIO GMRS FRS RADIO 15 CHANNEL 22 CHANNEL 14 CHANNEL 22 CHANNEL GMRS FRS GMRS FRS FRS GMRS 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5
9. ble the CTCSS mode Then press the Up or Down button to select the desired sub channel for use 01 38 Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection The CTCSS mode can be turned off by selecting the oF icon as the setting NOTE To communicate with other GMRS FRS units they must be switched to the same channel and CTCSS subcode To commu nicate with other GMRS FRS units that do not have subcodes switch your unit to the same channel with the subcode set to oF The CTCSS subcodes do not prevent others from hearing your transmission This will only allow you to ignore all traffic on a given channel not using the same subcode Transmit Power Selection Mode This feature permits selection of the transmitting power level to high or low When operating on FRS only channels 8 14 no power selec tion is possible or is displayed Using low power the unit will have a lower transmit range but battery life will be increased To access the transmitter power selection function From GMRS FRS standby mode shared channels 1 7 or GMRS only channel 15 22 selected press the MODE Button three times until the power HI or LO indication appears with a flashing Pr indication on the display Press the Up or Down button to toggle between the High and Low se lections Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection 13 128 7108 13 of 28 VOX Sensitivity Level Selection This selection enables you to set the sensitivity l
10. con will appear during charging NOTE Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries P N GMRS5BAT can be recharged in the radio transceiver 128 7108 8 of 28 GMRS500SLK OPERATIONAL MODES SELECT NOTE 1 To switch between GMRS FRS POWER GMRS Channels and FM Band modes Only press and hold the Mode but ton for 3 seconds Refer to the appropriate section of this manual for detailed operating instructions for each mode 2 To enter the VOX mode press and hold the SCAN button for 3 VOX LEVEL SELECT DUAL WATCH BUTTON BEEP ROGER seconds BEEP Controls CALL SELECT LED Flashlight Button 16 When the unit is on press this button on the right side of the Transceiver to light the white flashlight LED 15 on top of the unit Power On Off SCAN 13 Button Press and hold the power 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 When the unit is on press this button momentarily to enable or disable the scan mode Adjusting the Volume 10 11 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 between 0 to 7 bars on the right lower side of the LCD 9 128 7108 9 of 28 Monitor Display Backlight Button 2 This
11. d hold the button for at least 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 icon appears to indicate the incom ing signal Press and hold the PTT button 4 to transmit then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly The Transmit Signal indicator 4 appears on the display NOTE When the transmission is not available with beep tone the battery is low recharge the unit When the battery icon is flashing transmitting is not possible recharge the unit 11 128 7108 11 of 28 Release PTT Button 4 to receive Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and CTCSS tone freguency of at least two parties are the same The CTCSS small segment display will appear next to the main freguency channel on the display if the CTCSS tone freguency function is enabled Channel Selection In order to communicate with other GMRS units both transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency The GMRS500SLK has 22 channels freguencies indicated by the large digits on the LCD dis play panel Channels 1 through 7 are the shared GMRS FRS chan nels 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 indicator will not be displayed on the LCD panel otherwise for channe
12. d on VOX Enable Operation This option enables you to have hands free conversation Your voice or nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button To enable VOX operation From GMRS FRS standby mode press the VOX button momentarily the icon appears steady on the display To disable the VOX mode press the VOX button momentarily the VOX icon disappears from the display FM Band Operation FM station Selection This feature provides access to the FM broadcast band frequencies from 87 5MHz to 107 9MHz To select an FM station the unit must be on Press and hold the MODE button for at least 3 seconds the FM icon will appear together with an FM frequency in the band Momentarily press the MODE button 12 once the frequency flashes 17 128 7108 17 of 28 To search the FM station Press the Up Button 10 briefly to move to the next higher FM station in 200kHz steps Press the Down Button 11 briefly to move to the next lower FM station in 200kHz steps NOTE Even though the FM radio mode is active ya can still transmit and receive the GMRS FRS signal To inhibit the GMRS FRS receive signal mode press and hold the the M button the monitor icon will appear on the display To exit this function press and hold the M button again Now press the SCAN button once Searching appears on the display indicating the radio is searching for a strong FM station When a station
13. e as the Up or Down button is pressed To select a subcode for the dual watch channel press the MODE button while the selected dual watch channel is flashing Then use the Up and Down buttons to select the desired CTCSS subcode 14 128 7108 14 of 28 Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection of the dual watch channel The display will now alternate between the primary channel and the dual watch channel just selected NOTE Pressing the PTT button during dual watch mode will trans mit on the primary channel and suspend dual watch opera tion for 5 seconds Dual watch mode will then resume Momentarily press the SCAN button to exit the dual watch mode Key Tone This feature allows the transceiver to sound a confirmation tone whenever the following keys are pressed Monitor M Button Up Down Buttons MODE Button or SCAN Button To turn the key tones on or off From GMRS FRS standby mode press the MODE Button 6 times 5 times for FRS until the Bell A icon flashes and on or oF appears on the display Press the Up or Down Button to toggle the key tone feature On or Off Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection When the key tone feature is on the Bell icon appears steady on the display and the beep tones sound in response to button activation Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released This tone alerts the receiving
14. evel to compensate for ambient noise in your immediate area A VOX sensitivity of 2 represents high sensitivity and should be used in a relatively guiet surrounding A VOX sensitivity of 1 represents low sensitivity and should be used in a noisy environment To set the VOX sensitivity level Press the MODE button 4 times 3 times for FRS until the Vo icon appears on the display accompanied by the flashing numeral 1 or 2 Press the Up or Down button to select the 1 or 2 VOX level sensitivity Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm the VOX selection The icon only appears when the VOX mode is enabled Dual Watch Mode This feature allows you to monitor two channels at the same time While in dual watch mode the unit will continuously monitor both the primary and dual watch channel Received signals will be played for 5 seconds then the unit will resume scanning the two channels Pressing the PTT button during a received transmission will set the unit to transmit on the same channel Pressing the PTT button when no signal is received will set the unit to transmit on the primary channel To set the Dual Watch Mode From GMRS FRS standby mode press the MODE button 5 times 4 times for FRS 4P appears flashing on the display If the dual watch mode is off the oF icon will also appear flashing To enable the dual watch mode press the Up or Down button the dual watch channel number will flash and start to increase or decreas
15. he batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods This will eliminate the possibility of chemicals leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extremes of temperature Do not use this device in or near a mining facility which uses remotely triggered explosives or in areas labeled Blasting Area Premature or accidental detonation may result Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this transceiver Its output is designed to meet the legal limits set by the FCC Do not use this device or change its batteries in potentially explosive atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in an explosion Turn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use of radios or cellular telephones Facilities such as hospitals may use equipment that is sensitive to RF energy 128 7108 19 of 28 e Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so e Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle s air bag If the air bag de ploys it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Correction No transmission Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries while pressing Incorrect battery polarity Install the batteries the PTT Button following the directions in paragraph Installing the Batteries Weak or no Weak batteries Charge or replace batter
16. ies signal received Channel and privacy Adjust the transceiver s code not set the same settings to match those as target transceiver settings of the target transceiver Volume level too low Increase volume level PTT Button inadvertently Release PTT Button pressed Excessive radio interference Change to a different on a particular channel channel Obstruction of radio signal Avoid operating in or near large buildings or vehicles Unit beeps but Batteries extremely Charge or replace batteries will not function discharged when turned on Reception of CTCSS privacy mode Turn on the CTCSS privacy unwanted signals not on mode and set code number to match the setting of the target transceiver Interference from Turn the devices off or move electronic devices such farther away from them as computers or TVs 128 7108 20 of 28 Technical Specifications General Frequency Range Channels 1 7 Shared with FRS Radios Channels 8 14 FRS only Channels 15 22 GMRS only Channel Spacing Privacy Codes FM radio Band Dimensions W x H x D Without Antenna Power Supply Power Source Operating Time Transmit Receive Standby 5 5 90 Ratio Receiver Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power Modulation Distortion Transmitter RF Output Power Conducted Maximum Deviation Modulation Distortion Refer to frequency chart on next page Refer to frequency chart on next page Refer to frequency chart on next p
17. inion of the Company has suffered or been damaged through alteration improper installation mishan dling misuse neglect accident or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number bar code label s THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER CHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state AUDIOVOX CORPORATION 150
18. is located it will be heard in the speaker and the display will remain at the FM station until the SCAN button is pressed again NOTE If no FM station is acquired after several seconds repeat above step to initiate another FM station search To exit the FM mode press and hold the MODE button for at least 3 seconds and the radio will revert to the GMRS FRS standby mode Battery Alert When the battery icon is empty and begins flashing on the display after 5 minutes the unit will turn off automatically recharge unit 18 128 7108 18 of 28 NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 The GMRS500SLK 22 channels are shared on a take turns basis This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels A common code of ethics courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected 2 The GMRS500SLK has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field To avoid interference it is recommended that you do not use the units closer than 5 feet apart 3 For best transmission results always keep your mouth about 2 3 inches from the microphone 9 and speak slowly in a normal voice 4 To increase battery life avoid features such as Scan and Dual Watch These features will reduce operating time considerably Warning Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so Remove t
19. ls 1 7 GMRS FRS and 15 22 GMRS only the HI or LO indicator will be displayed Communication with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is possible on the shared and FRS only 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 or until 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 momentarily to confirm selection CTCSS Mode Sub Channel Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Sguelch System CTCSS provides 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 12 128 7108 12 of 28 party on the same main channel using the same subcode This filters out unwanted transmissions without the same coded sguelch tone 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 From GMRS FRS standby mode press the MODE Button twice a flashing oF or sub channel number is displayed If oF is displayed press the Up or Down button to ena
20. mmunicating 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 GMRS500SLK radio transceiver for prolonged periods of time in direct sunlight or temperatures below 4 F 20 C or above 140 F 60 C 128 7108 3 of 28 WARNINGS Battery Care Never attempt to charge other brands of batteries as batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage to the product When rechar ging Lithiumion Li ion batteries with the AUDIOVOX charger use only 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 manner and recycle whenever possible CAUTION Make sure wrist strap is securely fastened to wrist strap ring to prevent unit loss or damage FCC WARNING Replacement
21. ode is activated 15 Volume Level Indicator Indicator appears the volume level Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1 Radio 1 GMRS500SLK 2 Owners Manual 128 7108 3 AC Wall Adapter GMRS5AC 4 Rechargeable Li ion Battery GMRSS5BAT 5 Wrist Strap GMRS5WRST 6 Earbud with Remote PTT Button GMRSBHST8 7 Leather Case GMRS5CSE Powering the transceiver Your GMRS500SLK radio transceiver operates on internally installed Li ion batteries Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries should be recharged in the radio transceiver using the charging accessories This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS500SLK Battery ch arging time is typically 11 13 hours Use of the Audiovox charging equipment with other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recommen ded as battery charging times will vary Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for charging other brands of batteries 128 7108 7 of 28 Battery charging 1 Audiovox Rechargeable Li ion Batteries Rechargeable Li ion batteries and Charging Adapter included Use only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries and charging equipment when charging batteries internal to the unit WARNING Do not attempt to charge the battery using other charger INPUT 110VAC ADAPTER S POWER OUTPUT 9VDC z Z PLUG 2 a 4 if AC WALL ADAPTER ca CHARGING TRANSFORMER MODEL GMRS5AC RED LED ON CHARGING OFF CHARGING finish Battery i
22. on disappears when tone is off 2 Key Lock Indicator Icon appears when the keypad is locked This function disables keys such as channel up down SCAN and MODE 3 Monitor Indicator Icon appears when the Monitor M button is pressed and the channel monitor function is activated 4 Signal Strength Indicator Icon appears when a signal is being transmitted 5 HI LO Indicators Power level indicator appears when the transmit power is set to desired output power on the GMRS channels 6 Large Segment Display Indicates the channel number in use 7 Scan Indicator This function allows the user to scan a channel and tone code if present every 5 second to search for a valid signal 8 RogerBeep Tone On Off Indicator This icon appears when the Roger Beep tone is on and disappears when tone is not in use 9 Battery Level Indicator lcon indicates when the battery is in lower level 10 Signal Receive Indicator BUSY icon appears when a signal is being received 11 FM Mode Indicator Icon will be on steady when in the weather band mode When in the GMRS FRS mode the icon will blink when the alert is active 6 128 7108 6 of 28 12 Small Segment Display Displays the CTCSS tone option for each main channel from 01 38 13 Dual Watch Mode Indicator Indicator appears when dual watch mode is active 14 Voice Activated Transmission VOX Indicator This function allows hands free conversation The indicator appears when the VOX m
23. party that the trans mission has been terminated intentionally To enable and disable the Roger Beep tone From GMRS FRS standby mode press the MODE Button 7 times 6 times for FRS until the flashing Roger Beep icon 69 and on or oF appears on the display Press the Up or Down button to select the tone on or off as desired When enabled the tone icon appears steady on the display Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection 15 128 7108 15 of 28 Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides 3 user selectable call ringer melodies to alert you to an incoming call To select your favorite call ringer melody From GMRS FRS standby mode press the MODE Button 8 times 7 times for FRS CA will appear on the display together with a flashing number between 1 and 3 and an appropriate call ring Press the Up or Down Button to preview and hear the 3 available call melodies Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals While scanning you can transmit and receive When a signal is received the scan is interrupted and will return to scan mode 5 seconds after reception is terminated NOTE While the scan function is active the MODE button will be inoperative The scan mode will reduce overall battery life since the battery save function is overridden To enable the channel scan mode
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