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Maxon Telecom GMRS-21X manual

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  • Page 1

    GMRS-21X Synthesized GMRS Two-Way Radio Owner's Manual[...]

  • Page 2

    About Your GMRS-21X Radio Congratulations on your purchase of a Maxon GMRS-21X two-way radio. The radio features two channel operation, 1 Watt output power and superior performance. Operation and functions for your radio are described in this manual. We urge you to thoroughly read this manual before operating the radio. GMRS-21X Features 2 Operatin[...]

  • Page 3

    Table of Contents About Your GMRS-21X Radio...........................................1 GMRS-21X Features..........................................................1 Package Contents..............................................................1 Safety Information.............................................................2 FCC Licensing Informatio[...]

  • Page 4

    Safety Information, Continued regulated equipment. Maxon subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products. Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure far below the Occupa- tional Safety and Health Act and Federal Communications Commission limits. WARNING - DO NOT hold the radio in such a manner that the antenna is[...]

  • Page 5

    FCC Licensing Information Before using your Maxon GMRS-21X, you must obtain / possess a radio license issued by the Federal Communica- tions Commission (FCC). It is illegal to transmit without the appropriate license. The GMRS-21X operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies, which are allocated by the FCC for personal uses, includin[...]

  • Page 6

    FCC Licensing Information, Continued operates in accordance with the guidelines established by the FCC and that you are familiar with Part 95 of the FCC Rules before you operate your radio. To obtain current copies of the FCC Rules and/or Part 95, contact: Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402-9371 or call: 1-2[...]

  • Page 7

    6 A B C D E F H I J G[...]

  • Page 8

    Battery Charging and Care The Ni-Cad battery pack must be fully charged (or new Alkaline batteries inserted into the alkaline battery pack shell) to obtain maximum performance from your radio. A desktop charger is provided with the GMRS-21X radio. You can charge the provided Ni-Cad battery pack while attached to the radio in the front charging slot[...]

  • Page 9

    Installing and Removing a Battery Pack, Continued To install the Alkaline or Ni-Cad battery pack, hold the radio face down in one hand; the battery pack (flat side up) in the other. Orient the battery so that the 2 metal battery contacts are toward the bottom of the pack. Locate the tab at battery top and the slot at radio top panel. Turn the batte[...]

  • Page 10

    GMRS-21X Operation Power On-Volume: Turn the radio on by rotating the on / off - volume control clockwise until you hear a click. Continue to move the control until a desired listening level is obtained. Transmit: CAUTION ! OPERATION OF THE TRANSMITTER WITHOUT A PROPER ANTENNA INSTALLED MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE RADIO Using the switch a[...]

  • Page 11

    GMRS-21X Operation, Transmit, Continued face and eyes. Press and hold the P-T-T bar on the side of the radio, and speak slowly and clearly into the micro- phone area. The LED will glow red when transmitting. When you have finished transmitting, release the P-T-T bar to receive. NOTE: Should the LED be flashing red, the battery needs to be recharged[...]

  • Page 12

    Accessories The Maxon GMRS-21X radio is designed to work with a variety of accessory products, including: ACC-600 Ear Bud Speaker ACC-705 Ear Bud Speaker with in-line P-T-T and Microphone ACC-725 Lapel Speaker / Microphone with Ear Jack Your GMRS-21X comes standard with the following accessories. They are also sold separately as replacements or add[...]

  • Page 13

    KINSBURSKY BROTHERS INC. 1314 N. Lemon Street Anaheim, CA 92801 Tel: 714-738-8516 800#: 800-548-8797 Fax: 714-441-0857 Recycling / Disposal of Batteries, Continued recycled or disposed of properly and cannot be dumped in landfills or incinerators. Maxon America, Inc. fully endorses and encourages the recycling of Ni-Cad batteries. A national progra[...]

  • Page 14

    Radio Maintenance / Service Your GMRS-21X radio is designed to be maintenance free. To keep your radio in good working condition: Clean external surfaces with a clean cloth dampened in a solution of dishwasher detergent diluted in water. Apply the solution sparingly to avoid any moisture leaking into cracks and crevices. Do not submerge the radio. [...]

  • Page 15

    Radio Specifications Operating Channels Two: Channel A (462.575 MHz), Channel B (462.625 MHz) RF Output Power 1 Watt Power Supply Rechargeable Ni-Cad pack, 6V DC Alkaline pack, 4 "AA" cells Battery Life 10 hours at 90% Standby, 5% Receive, 5% Transmit time Operating Temperature -22 o F to +140 o F (-30 o C to +60 o C) Speaker Impedance 8 [...]

  • Page 16

    Warranty Service Instructions Refer to the Operating Instructions section of this Owner's Manual for proper operation and adjustments. If the problem cannot be corrected by reference to this Owner's Manual, return the product with proof of pur- chase (a sales receipt) to the place of purchase, or call Maxon's Customer Service Departm[...]

  • Page 17

    Limited Warranty Statement The Consumer Products Division of Maxon America, Inc. (herein referred to as “Maxon”) warrants that its Products and their included accessories will be free from defects in workmanship or materials under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original end user, provided that the buyer[...]

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    Limited Warranty Statement, Continued THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FOR ANY PRODUCT WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED, THE SOLE REMEDY WILL BE RE[...]

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    Thank you for choosing Maxon ! For more information, contact: Maxon America, Inc. Consumer Products Division 10828 NW Air World Drive Kansas City, Missouri 64153 (Within USA) Phone: 1-800-821-7848, Ext. 399 (Outside USA) Phone: 1-816-891-6320, Ext. 399 Fax: 816-891-8815 e-mail: market@maxonusa.com Explore our website: www.maxonusa.com Printed in Th[...]