Audiovox GMRS1262 manual

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  • Page 1

    128-7623 1 of 28 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS1262 Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 Released: 2-10-06 WB MODE S/VOX MIC LO HI BUSY Owner ’s Manual[...]

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    128-7623 2 of 28 2 THIS P AGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALL Y[...]

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    128-7623 3 of 28 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 Commis[...]

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    128-7623 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 the supplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries. Use of the Audiovox charger (also supplied[...]

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    128-7623 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 GMRS1262 (FCC License Required) 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/V olume Button 11 . Down Chann[...]

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    128-7623 6 of 28 6 Model GMRS1262 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 ( M[...]

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    128-7623 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[...]

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    128-7623 8 of 28 8 3. V arious Brands o f Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the Audiovox charger 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 in[...]

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    128-7623 9 of 28 9 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS1262: 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[...]

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    128-7623 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 Momentarily press (about 1second) the power on/of f button ( ). Y ou will hear a dual beep to indicate the[...]

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    128-7623 11 of 28 11 volume. The display will indicate the current volume level between 1and 7 by the small number in the icon ( U L 5 ). Monitor/Display Backlight Button (2) This button is used to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button longer than 2 seconds; the icon will appp[...]

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    128-7623 12 of 28 12 Down Channel/V olume Button (1 1) In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrease the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit’s settings. Mode/WB Button (12) This button is used to select the various feature settings in the GMRS/FRS or Weather band modes. Holding the MO[...]

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    128-7623 13 of 28 13 - Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same. - The CTCSS small segment display will appear next to the main frequency channel on the display if the CTCSS tone frequency function is enabled. Channel Selection In order to communicate with other GMRS units[...]

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    128-7623 14 of 28 14 unwanted transmissions without the same coded squelch tone). There are 38 CTCSS sub-channels for each main channel. A different subcode m ay b e se le ct e d for each of the 22 channels. T o change the CTCSS sub-channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button twice; a flashing o F or sub-channel number is displayed[...]

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    128-7623 15 of 28 15 VOX Sensitivity Level Selection This selection enables you to set the sensitivity level to compensate for ambient noise in your immediate area. A VOX sensitivity of 3 is the most sensitive, and should be used in a relatively quiet surrounding. A VOX sensitivity of 1 is the least sensitive and should be used in a noisy sur- roun[...]

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    128-7623 16 of 28 16 - 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 20 seconds. Du[...]

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    128-7623 17 of 28 17 Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides 3 user-selectable call ringer melodies to alert you to an incoming call. T o 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 [...]

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    128-7623 18 of 28 18 Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settings of the unit. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE, Up/ Down and S/VOX Buttons. T o access the Auto Key Lock selection menu: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the Power Button for 3 seconds to ena[...]

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    128-7623 19 of 28 T o change the channel: - Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main channel number . - Press the Down Button (1 1) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number . NOTE : When the weather band operation mode is entered the trans- ceiver will bypass the squelch setting and open the channel. Weather Ale[...]

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    128-7623 20 of 28 20 NOTE: If a weather alert signal is received while the unit is in the GMRS/FRS or Weather Band mode, the unit will generate a warning tone. Battery Alert When the battery icon is empty ( ) and flashing on the display , install fresh batteries. NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICA TION 1 . The GMRS1262 22 channels are shared on a ‘take tur[...]

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    128-7623 21 of 28 21 4. T o increase battery life, avoid features such as Scan and Dual W atch. These features will reduce operating time considerably . 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[...]

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    128-7623 22 of 28 22 T roubleshooting Weak or no Weak batteries 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 pressed Exces[...]

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    128-7623 23 of 28 23 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 [...]

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    128-7623 24 of 28 24 E P Y T / L E N N A H C) z H M ( Q E R FE P Y T / L E N N A H C) z H M ( Q E R F S R F / S R M G 15 2 6 5 . 2 6 4S R F 2 15 2 6 6 . 7 6 4 S R F / S R M G 25 7 8 5 . 2 6 4S R F 3 15 7 8 6 . 7 6 4 S R F / S R M G 35 2 1 6 . 2 6 4S R F 4 15 2 1 7 . 7 6 4 S R F / S R M G 45 7 3 6 . 2 6 4S R M G 5 10 0 5 5 . 2 6 4 S R F / S R M G 55[...]

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    128-7623 25 of 28 25 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 [...]

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    128-7623 26 of 28 26 * 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 [...]

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    128-7623 27 of 28 27 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 this product that should this product or any part thereof, under[...]

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    128-7623 28 of 28 © 2006 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 1 1788 Printed in China 128-7623[...]