Memorex MK1995 Two-Way Radio User Manual
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1. Recharging The Batteries You can charge your GMRS radio by using an AC DC wall adaptor or a desktop adaptor Both chargers are not included but can be purchased separately Plug in the AC DC Wall charger as shown Place the radio into the cradle as shown Note Do not charge unit using an AC DC adapter with regular AA ALKALINE BATTERIES installed Only use the AC DC adaptor with AA NI MH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Charger and rechargeable batteries not included 7 Turning On Your Unit Rotate On Off Volume control knob clockwise An audible tone will indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go to operation mode femora YA Note Whenever the unit is on you can receive communications Adjusting The Volume Rotate the Power On Off Volume control knob clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the volume level Talking To Another Party To send your outgoing message and to communicate with another party 1 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit your message 2 Release the PTT button to hear the person you are talking to 3 While the PTT button is depressed you can not receive incoming calls 8 Gt Note When you press and hold the PTT button the signal strength indicator will be displayed to confirm TX signal strength Hi Yau or Low Yan Mode Button This button is used to select various feature settings2. icon will disappear from the LCD screen 18 CTCSS Sub Channel Scan This feature will scan all CTCSS sub channels It will pause to hear any active transmissions for 5 seconds and will resume scanning in order To activate the CTCSS scan mode 1 Press the MODE button once to select the CTCSS function The sub channel digits will blink in the LCD screen 2 Press the SCAN button The radio will start scanning for all sub channels 01 38 3 To disable the Sub Channel scan press the SCAN button again The radio will return to normal operation and the last sub channel will be memorized Key Lock This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settings of the unit The Key Lock function will temporarily disable the Channel Up Down Scan and Mode button To activate Key Lock 1 Press and hold the SCAN button for 2 seconds The key Lock icon A will appear on the LCD screen and the Key Lock function will be activated 19 2 To unlock the Key Lock function press and hold the SCAN button for 2 seconds The A icon will disappear and normal operation will resume Key Lock icon Press for 2 seconds Calling Another Party To alert another party that you wish to communicate with 1 Select a desired channel by pressing the Up A or Down w button 2 Press the Call C button 3 Wait for the party s response or proceed to talking with the other party Note Both the calling and
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4. by pressing the MODE button 4 times or simply pressing the PTT button 4 Vox can be turned off by selecting of as the setting Flashing Note The VOX icon will be displayed on the LCD screen after setting When you are in VOX operation Roger Beep will be disabled 14 Key Tone Setting This feature allows the radio to sound a confirmation beep tone whenever keys are pressed To turn the key tones on or off 1 Press the MODE button 5 times until the y icon is flashing on the LCD screen 2 Press the Up A or Down w button to enable Gn will appear on the LCD or disable of will appear on the LCD screen the key tone feature 3 To exit from the selecting mode press MODE button 4 times or simply press the PTT button once Flashing Note When the key tone is on the y icon will be displayed on LCD screen 15 Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released To enable or disable the Roger Beep Tone 1 Press the MODE button 6 times until the A icon is flashing on the LCD screen 2 Press the Up A or Down w button to enable Bn will appear on the LCD or disable will appear on the LCD the Roger Beep Tone feature When enabled the A icon will appear on the LCD screen 3 To exit from the Roger Beep Tone feature press the MODE button 2 times or simply press the PTT button Flash
5. in your MK 1995 GMRS Radio Note After the MODE button is pressed the Up A or Down w button must be pressed within 8 seconds otherwise the unit will revert back to Normal mode Selecting Main Channels 1 15 Your MK1995 GMRS Radio has 15 main channels To select the channel Press the Up A or Down w button to select the desired channel Memorex Tall EA Push to select channel 10 Selecting Tone Code CTCSS Sub Channel This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones 00 38 within one of the 15 main channels This enables you to communicate with another party on the same main channel using the same sub channel and filters out unwanted transmissions without the same coded tone code To Select the CTCSS Sub Channels 1 While in the normal mode not scan mode press the MODE button once 2 A flashing sub channel number will be displayed on the LCD screen 3 Press the Up A or Down w button to select the desired sub channel 4 Press the MODE button 7 times or simply press the PTT button once to set the channel and exit from the CTCSS selecting mode Flashing 11 Transmit Power Hi Low Your MK1995 Radio permits selection of the transmitting power level to High 2W or Low 0 5W 1 Press the MODE button twice and the Power Po icon and level will appear on the LCD screen 2 Select Hi or Low by pressing the Up A4 or Down w button 3 To exit from the Transmi
6. Memorex 15 Channel GMRS Radio Model MK 1995 Before operating your MK 1995 please read this instruction manual completely yp UU 00 000000 000000000 0000000000 000000000 999909 XV A cautions 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 REPRESENTATIVE 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 When transmitting with a COMMUNICATOR hold the COMMUNI CATOR in a vertical position with its MICROPHONE 1 to 2 inches 2 5 to 5 0 cm away from your mouth Keep the ANTENNA at least 1 inch 2 5 cm from your head and body If you wear a COMMUNICATOR on your body ensure that the ANTENNA is at least one inch 2 5 cm from your body when transmitting NOTE Please keep all packaging material for at least 90 days in case you need to return this product to your place of purchase or Memorex FCC NOTICE gt 1 CTCSS Sub Channel Scan 19 Features E A ee 19 i Calling Another Party 20 Controls and Indicators 3 monitor 21 LCD Display Indicators 5 LCD Back Lighting Lamp 22 TX RX Indicator LED Lamp 22 Operation y Auto Power Saver 22 Installi
7. be blinking and audible beep tones will sound If using standard batteries replace them If using rechargeable batteries recharge them Low Battery indicator 23 External Microphone Speaker External Microphone Jack Your MK1995 has an external microphone jack which enables you to connect an external microphone in order to free your hands for other tasks Simply raise the rubber flap and insert the microphone plug into the microphone jack on the top of the unit Note External speaker and microphone are not included with this standard package 24 Notes for Better Communication 1 Your MK1995 GMRS radio 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 unit closer than 5 feet from another unit For better transmission results keep your mouth about 2 3 inches from the microphone and speak slowly in a normal voice Reverse polarity may cause serious damage to the unit Make sure not to reverse the polarity of the batteries in the battery compartment 25 Special Warning Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so 2 Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extreme tempera tures 3 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 4 Do not
8. ing 16 Selecting Call Tones Your MK1995 GMRS radio provides 3 user selectable call tones to alert you of an incoming signal To select your favorite call tones 1 Press the MODE button 7 times and CA will appear on the LCD screen 2 Push the Up 4 or Down w button to select your favorite call tone 3 Press the MODE button once to exit from the Call Tone selection mode or simply press the PTT button once Flashing 17 Main Channel Scan This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals While scanning you can transmit and receive When a signal is received scan is interrupted and you will hear the channal for 5 seconds After the 5 seconds the unit will resume scanning unless the Scan button is pressed again as described below 1 To start Scan mode press the SCAN button momentarily The SCAN icon will be displayed on the LCD screen and the unit will scan through the 15 channels to find an active channel When an active channel is found it will be heard for 5 seconds and then scanning will resume 2 If the unit does not locate an active signal and you would like to transmit press the PTT button to return to home channel operation After approximately 5 seconds after the communication is complet ed the transceiver will automatically resume scanning 3 To exit from the Scan mode press the SCAN button again The unit will return to normal operation and the ScAN
9. l Speaker Jack and Mic Jack under rubber flap E Antenna 8 Transmit Receive LED Indicator 9 LCD Screen 10 CALL Button 11 MODE Button 12 Built In Microphone Controls and Indicators 13 Charging Terminals 14 Push to Talk PTT Button 15 MONITOR Backlighting Button 16 Detachable Belt Clip 17 Battery Door gt F LCD Display Indicators a al me AL 17 A of Dw VOX HI LO ope n e A a CA pp I0 30 0 SCAN a 1 Monitor Indicator 2 Signal Strength Indicator 3 Main Channel Indicator 4 Dual Watch Mode Indicator 5 VOX Indicator 6 Roger Beep Indicator 42 7 Key Lock Indicator 8 Battery Level Indicator 9 Beep Tone Indicator 10 CTCSS Sub Channel Indicator 11 Scan Indicator 12 TX Power Hi Low Indicator Note The Battery icon at the top right of the display will indicate the battery power left in the installed batteries or rechargeable battery pack Replace the batteries or charge the recharge able battery pack when the Battery icon blinks Installing The Batteries Remove the Battery Clip if installed 1 Pull locking tab located at the bottom of the battery compartment down and lift the door up to remove the battery cover 2 Insert four AA size batteries or Rechargeable Battery Pack Position batteries according to polarity markings
10. ng The Batteries 6 Low Battery Indicator 23 Recharging The Batteries 7 a Sete jc Turning On Your Unit 8 External Microphone Adjusting The Volume 8 Speaker 24 Talking To Another Party 8 Notes For Better Mode BUMO a rire as 9 Communication 25 Selecting Main Channels 10 Selecting Tone Code 11 Special Warning 26 Transmitting Power Hi Low 12 Troubleshooting Guide 27 Dual Watch Mode 13 Special Note 28 VOX Mode gt gt 14 Key Tone Setting 15 Specifications 29 Roger Beep Tone gt gt gt 16 GMRS Channel Frequencies Selecting Call Tones 17 Main Channel Frequencies 30 Main Channel Scan gt 18 CTCSS Tone Frequencies 31 FCC NOTICE The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this device This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment uses and can gener ate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a par ticular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tele
11. ollowing can occur In this case change the batteries 1 Same symptom as Low battery 2 Green LED will light 3 Cause damage to the unit 28 Specifications 1 General Specifications Frequency Range 15CH GMRS Channel Spacing Sub Tone Code CTCSS Dimension w o Antenna Standard Batteries Rechargeable Batteries Operation Time 5 5 90 462 5500 462 7250 12 5KHz 38 for each main channel 127mm H x 61mm W x 34mm D Alkaline 2400mA AA 4 6VDC Ni MH 1200mA AA 4 4 8VDC 37 hours at Hi power 57 hours at Low power 2 Receiver Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power Modulation Distortion gt 119 dBm gt 0 3 Watt Max 8 Ohm lt 5 1 KHz 70 3 Transceiver RF Output Power Max Deviation Modulation Distortion 29 1 8W Max at Hi 0 5W Max at Low 2 5 KHz lt 5 1 KHz 70 GMRS Channel Frequencies Main Channel Frequencies Channel Frequencies MHz 462 5625 462 5875 462 6125 462 6375 462 6625 462 6875 462 7125 462 5750 462 6250 462 6750 462 5500 462 6000 462 6500 462 7000 462 7250 30 GMRS Channel Frequencies CTCSS Continuous Tone Code Squelch System Tone Frequencies in Hz 31 Memorex FOR ADDITIONAL SET UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW MEMCORPINC COM OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1
12. receiving units must be on the same main channel and sub channel for the call function to work When Call C button is pressed Signal Strength indicator and TX RX LED indicator will turn on 20 Operation Monitor Your MK 1995 radio has the feature to check for weak signals in the current channel 1 Press and hold the Monitor MON button for 2 seconds until the Monitor icon appears on the LCD screen and the signal is heard 2 To return to normal operation press and hold the Monitor MON button for 2 seconds again Monitor icon Press for 2 seconds for Monitor function 21 LCD Back Lighting Lamp This lamp is used to illuminate the LCD screen It turns on every time you press and release the monitor MON button momentarily The lamp will go out after 4 seconds TX RX Indicator LED Lamp When the PTT button is pressed the red TX LED will light to confirm transmitting signal When you are receiving signals from another party the green RX LED will light TX RX LED indicator Auto Power Saver Your MK1995 unit has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life If there are no transmissions within 5 seconds the unit will automatically switch to Battery Save Mode 22 Note The Auto Battery Save Circuit does not effect the unit s ability to receive incoming transmissions Low Battery Indicator When the batteries are low and need re charging the 17 icon will
13. t power selection mode by pressing the MODE button 6 times or simply pressing the PTT button Flashing 12 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 heard 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 chan nel To set the Dual Watch Mode 1 Press the MODE button 3 times until the pw icon is flashing 2 Select the desired channel by pressing the Up A or Down w button 3 Press the PTT button or the MODE button 5 times to exit from the selecting mode 4 Press the SCAN button momentarily to cancel the dual watch mode Flashing 13 VOX Mode This feature 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 set the radio for VOX operation 1 Press the MODE button 4 times and the vox icon will appear and flashing on the LCD screen 2 Press the Up 4 or Down w button to select VOX off and from 1 to 3 VOX level sensitivity The higher the number the higher the sensitivity 3 To exit from the VOX selection mode
14. use this device or change its batteries in potentially explosive atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in an explosion 5 Turn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use of radios or cellular phones Facilities such as hospitals may use equipment that is sensitive to RF energy 26 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Correction No transmission while pressing the PTT button Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries Unit is on but will not be operated Incorrect battery polarity Install the batteries following the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment Weak or no signal received Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries Channel or Tone Code not set the same as target transceiver Adjust the unit s setting to match those settings of the target transceiver Volume level too low PTT key inadvertently depressed Increase volume level Release PTT button Excessive radio interference Change to a different channel Unit beeps but will not function when turned on Batteries extremely discharged Charge or replace batteries Reception of unwanted signals CTCSS not on Turn on CTCSS sub tone code Note See end of the manual for our web page and toll free number is you need additional assistance 27 Special Note If the batteries are not installed properly the f
15. vision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the manufacturer for technical assistance FCC INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this equipment Features 15 Channel and 38 CTCSS Channel Scan amp Dual Watch VOX RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator Call Signal 3 ringer signal Key Tone On Off Auto Power Save Monitor LCD Back Lighting Low Battery Indicator Roger Beep Tone Keypad Lock TX RX LED Indicator Power Hi Low Charging by wall charger or Desk Top not included Must be using rechargeable batteries to recharge DO NOT TRY TO RECHARGE STANDARD BATTERIES Controls and Indicators 1 Power On Off and Volume Control Up Channel Down Channel SCAN Lock Button Built In Speaker O a A o DN Memorex Externa
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