Audiovox GMRS8000-2 manuale d’uso

128-7030 1 of 28 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS8000-2 Owner ’s Manual Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 Released: 1- 30 -0 4 WB MODE S/VOX  LO HI BUSY[...]

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128-7030 3 of 28 3 CAUTION SAFETY INFORMA TION Y our wireless hand-held portable transceiver cont ains 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 authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Comm[...]

128-7030 4 of 28 W ARNINGS: 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 Audiovox- approved rechargeable batteries. Use of the optional Audiovox charger with other brands[...]

128-7030 5 of 28 5 1. Battery Door 2. Monitor/Backlight Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 4. Push-T o-T alk (PTT) Button 5. Antenna 6. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro- phone (MIC)/Charge (CHG) Jack 7. Built-in Speaker 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Model GMRS8000-2 (FCC License Required) 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/V olume Button 11 . Down Cha[...]

128-7030 6 of 28 6 Model GMRS8000-2 DISPLA Y 1. Beep T one Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon 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 ([...]

128-7030 7 of 28 7 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. V oice Activated T ransmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands free conversation. The indicator appears when the VOX mode is activated. Equ[...]

128-7030 8 of 28 8 2 . Slide the cover down and then lift cover at bottom to open.Remove cover . 3. Insert five AAA batteries (positive (+) end toward right side begining at top and alternating positive terminals as shown). 1 . Using thumb, press down on battery cover at arrow and slide cover down to open. (purchased separately) when charging batte[...]

128-7030 9 of 28 9 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS8000-2: 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 [...]

128-7030 10 of 28 Controls: LED Flashlight Button (16) Press this button on the right side of the Transceiver to light the white LED (15) on top of the unit, thereby activating the built-in flashlight function. Power On/Off/Keylock (13) Button Press and hold the power on/off button ( ) for at least 2 seconds. Y ou will hear a confirming melody to i[...]

128-7030 11 of 28 11 Push T o T alk (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 t[...]

128-7030 12 of 28 12 mode; the VOX icon will appear in the bottom right corner of the display when enabled. Operating Modes and Features GMRS Operation: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the ( ) 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[...]

128-7030 13 of 28 13 Before transmitting on the selected channel, press the Monitor (M) Button (2) to check the activ ity on that c hannel. If there is activity on the selected channel, change to another channel that is clear . T o change the channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button (12) once or until the channel number flashes.[...]

128-7030 14 of 28 14 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. T ransmit Power Selection Mode This feature permits selection of the transmitting power level to high or low . When operating on FRS only channels (8-15), no powe[...]

128-7030 15 of 28 15 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[...]

128-7030 16 of 28 16 - 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 T one The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released. This tone alerts the[...]

128-7030 17 of 28 17 NOTE: While the scan function is active, the MODE button will be inoperative. The scan mode will reduce the overall battery life since the battery save function is overridden. T o enable the channel scan mode: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, momentarily press the SCAN But ton; ( SCAN ) will appear on the LCD display . - The radio[...]

128-7030 18 of 28 18 VOX Enable Operation This option enables you to have hands-free conversation. Y our voice or nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button. T o enable VOX operation: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the SCAN button for 3 sec- onds or until the VOX icon appears steady on the display[...]

128-7030 19 of 28 - Momentarily press the MODE button again to access the weather alert function; the weather icon ( ) and AL on or oF appear flashing on the display . - Use the Up or Down buttons to enable ( on )/disable ( oF ) the alert function. The weather icon will stop blinking on the display in the GMRS mode when the alert is disabled. - Pre[...]

128-7030 20 of 28 Warning • Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so. • Remove the 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 ext[...]

128-7030 21 of 28 T roubleshooting 21 Weak or no Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries signal received Channel and privacy Adjust the transceiver’s code not set the same settings to match those as target transceiver settings o f the target transceiver V olume level too low Increase volume level PTT Button inadvertently Release PTT Button pre[...]

128-7030 22 of 28 22 General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS Radios) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channel S pacing 12. 5 kHz Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel Weather Band (7 Channels) 162.4000[...]

128-7030 23 of 28 23 This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United S tates 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 o ut side the United S tates of America. NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS rad[...]

128-7030 24 of 28 24 WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUF ACTURERS, COMP ARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMP A TIBILITY . NOTE CHANNELCROSS REFERENCE FOR 15 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 CHANNEL FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO L E N N A H C 4 1 S R F L E N N A H C 2 2 S R M G / S R F 11 [...]

128-7030 25 of 28 * oF = No T one Continuous T one Coded Squelch System T one Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS Freq. Hz 1 67.0 2 0 131.8 2 71.9 2 1 136.5 3 74.4 2 2 141.3 4 77.0 2 3 146.2 5 79.7 2 4 151.4 6 82.5 2 5 156.7 7 85.4 2 6 162.2 8 88.5 2 7 167.9 9 91.5 2 8 173.8 1 0 94.8 2 9 179.9 1 1 97.4 3 0 186.2 12 100.0 3 1 192.8 13 103.5 3 2[...]

128-7030 26 of 28 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 1-800-290-6650 128-5385A Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of thi s product that should this product or any part thereof, under n[...]

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