Audiovox GMRS862CH User manual

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General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)

Model :GMRS862CH

Twin Pack

Released: 12-23-05

Owner’s Manual

CustomerService

1-800-290-6650

MODE

VOX S

LOHI

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THISPAGELEFTBLANKINTENTIONALLY

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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)

itsendsoutradiofrequency (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

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

electricalequipment,may have adverse effects on thetransceiver’seffective

range. These are not indicative of a fault condition.

Avoid placing the GMRS862CH 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 not in use.

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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 manner 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.

GMRSLICENSE:

USE OF THIS RADIO WITHINTHE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC

GMRSLICENSE. ANINDIVIDUAL 18 YEARSOFAGEOROLDER, WHO IS

NOTAREPRESENTATAIVEOFAFOREIGNGOVERNMENT, IS ELIGIBLE

TOAPPLYFORAGMRSSYSTEMLICENSE. YOUWILLNEEDTWOFORMS

FROMTHEFCC:FCCFORM159,ANDFCCFORM605 (MAIN FORM AND

SCHEDULE F). YOU CAN FIND THE FORMS ONLINE AT:

HTTP://WWW.FCC.GOV/FORMPAGE.HTML, OR CALL1-800-418-3676.

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1. BatteryCover

2. Monitor(M) Button

3. DetachableCarry Clip

4. Push-To-Talk(PTT)andFunc-

tionConfirmation Button

5. Antenna

6. ExternalMicrophone

(MIC)/Charger(CHG)/Speaker

(SP) Jack

Model GMRS862CH (FCC License Required)

7. Built-inSpeaker

8. LiquidCrystal Display(LCD)

9. Built-inMicrophone

10. UpChannel/VolumeButton

11. DownChannel/Volume

Button

12. MODE/VOXButton

13. PowerOn/Off andSCAN

Button

14. BatteryCharging Contacts

212

(REF)

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Model GMRS862CH DISPLAY

1.Roger Beep Tone Indicator: This icon appears when the Roger Beep

tone is on, and disapppears when the tone is not in use.

2.Transmit Indicator: Icon appears when the unit is in the transmit

mode (PTT button activated or VOX mode active).

3.Busy Indicator: This icon appears when the unit is receiving a

transmission.

4. Large Segment Display: Indicatesthechannelnumberinusebetween

1 and 22.

5.Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel every

0.5 second to search for a valid signal.

6.HI/LO Indicators: Appropriate icon appears when the transmit power

is set to desired output power for a specific channel.

7.Battery Level Indicator: Icon indicates the battery charge level.

8.Small Segment Display: Indicates the CTCSS tone code (1-38)

function is active for the main channel in use.

9.Monitor Indicator: This function is not used.

10.Key Lock Indicator: This function is not used.

11.Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows

hands-free conversation. The icon appears when the VOX mode is

activated.

LOHI

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Equipment and Accessories Supplied

1. Radio (2) GMRS862

2. Owner’s Manual (1) 128-7626

3. Rechargeable Batteries (8) NiMH,P/NGMRS6BAT

4. Dual Desk-Top Charger GMRS6DS

5. AC Wall Adapter GMRS6AC

Powering the transceiver:

YourGMRS862CHradiotransceiveroperatesonfourAAA batteries.Alkaline

batteries will provide slightly better performance than the supplied

rechargeable batteries. Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries

should be recharged in the radio transceiver using the supplied charging

accessories. This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS862CH.

Batterychargingtimeistypically16-20 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 GMRS862CH:

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.

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3. Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the Audiovox

charger(s) with other brands of rechargeable 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.

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.

2. Then lift cover at

bottom to open.

Remove cover.

3. Insert four AAA batteries

(positive (+) end toward

the top begining at left

side and alternating

positive terminals as

shown).

1. Using thumb,

press down on

battery cover at

arrow and slide

cover down.

CLIP

RELEASE

TAB

BATTERY

COVER

CARRY

CLIP

COVER

ARROW

POSITIVE

TERMINALS

+ +

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The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer

operating times for the GMRS862CH:

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.

INPUT: 120VAC

OUTPUT: 9.0 VDC

DESKTOP CHARGING STAND

PARTNUMBER GMRS6DS

CHARGING STAND

PWR JACK

ADAPTER

POWER

PLUG

GMRS RADIO

CHARGING

COMPARTMENTS(2)

CHARGING

COMPARTMENT

LEDs:

RED---CHARGING

NOTE: Only Audiovox

approved rechargeable

batteries(P/N GMRS6BAT)

can be recharged in the radio

transceiver.

AC WALL ADAPTER/

CHARGING

TRANSFORMER

MODEL:GMRS6AC

PWR

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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.

GMRS862CH OPERATIONAL MODES

GMRS/FRS

(MODE)

POWER

SELECT

CTCSS

SELECT

CHANNEL

SELECT

ROGER

BEEP

(1-22)

(oF, 01-38)

(GMRSchannelsonly)

(on or oF)

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