Audiovox GMRS100 manual

128-XXXX 1 of 24 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model: GMRS100 Released: 3 - 1 0 -0 3 Owner's Manual MODE LO HI[...]

128-XXXX 2 of 24 NEVER A TTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BA TTERIES, AS BA TTERIES MA Y BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT . WHEN RECHARGING NICKEL MET AL HYDRIDE (Ni- MH) BA TTERIES WITH THE SUPPLIED AUDIOVOX CHARGER AND WALL ADAPTER, USE ONL Y AUDIOVOX-APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BA TTER- IES. USE OF THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITH[...]

128-XXXX 3 of 24 3 1. Battery Cover 2. Monitor (M) Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 4. Push-T o-T alk (PTT) and Func- tion Confirmation Button 5. Antenna 6. External Speaker (SP)/ Microphone (MIC)/CHG Jack 7. Built-in Speaker Model GMRS100 (FCC License Required) 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/V olume Button 11 [...]

128-XXXX 4 of 24 4 Model GMRS100 DISPL A Y 1. Roger Beep T one Indicator: This icon appears when the Roger Beep tone is on, and disapppears when the tone is not in use. 2. T ransmit 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[...]

128-XXXX 5 of 24 5 Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1 . Radio (4) GMRS100 2 . Owner’s Manual (1) 128-XXXX Optional Accessories 1. Rechargeable Batteries (4 ) NiMH, P/N GMRS1222BA T 2. Boom Microphone/Headset GMRSBHST4 3 . Leather Carrying Case GMRS1502LC Powering the transceiver: Y our GMRS100 radio transceiver operates on four re chargeable ba[...]

128-XXXX 6 of 24 6 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. T o remove the clip, press down on the spring release t[...]

128 - xxxx 7 o f 2 4 7 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS100: 1. Do not mix old and new batteries. 2 . Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries. 3 . If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Old or leaking batteries [...]

128-xxxx 8 of 24 GMRS100 OPER A TIONAL MODES 8 NOTE: T o dif ferentiate between operating modes, look for HI or LO indication below the battery power level indicator when in GMRS m od e . 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 [...]

128-xxxx 9 of 24 9 volume. The display will indicate the current volume level ( V L ) followed by the number ( 0-7 ). As volume is increased upward, the unit will beep at each step, and vice-versa. When the minimum and maximum volume settings are reached, a unique tone will sound. Monitor/Display Backlight Button (2) This button is used to to check[...]

128-xxxx 10 of 24 10 Up Channel/V olume Button (10) In the standby mode, pressing this button will increment the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit’s settings. Down Channel/V olume Button (1 1) In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrement the listening volume. When in function edit[...]

128-xxxx 11 of 24 11 Operating Modes and F eatures GRMS/FRS Operation: - Press and hold the Power On/Off 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 Down (1 1) Buttons. When receiving a call, the icon appears to indicate an incoming call. - Press an[...]

128-6675 12 of 24 12 T o change the channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button (12) once the channel number flashes. - Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main chan- nel number . - Press the Down Button (1 1) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number . - Press the PTT button momentarily to confi[...]

128-xxxx 13 of 24 13 T ransmit Power Selection Mode (GMRS Channels Only) This feature permits selection of the transmitting power level to high or low when using channels 1-7 and 15-22. Using low power , the unit will have a lower transmit range, but battery life will be increased. NOTE: Y ou will find that for the majority of your needs, the low-p[...]

128-xxxx 14 of 24 14 T o enable and disable the Roger Beep tone: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 4 times (in FRS mode, 3 times) until the flashing Roger Beep icon ( ) appears with On or oF . - Press the Up or Down Button to select the tone on or off as desired. - When enabled, the tone icon ( ) appears steady on the display . - [...]

128-xxxx 15 of 24 15 Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals. W hile scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a signal is received, the scan is interrupted and will return to scan mode approxi- mately 5 seconds after reception is terminated. NOTE: While the SCAN mode is active, the [...]

128-xxxx 16 of 24 16 Battery Alert When the battery icon ( ) blinks steadily on the LCD panel, recharge the unit or install fresh batteries. NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICA TION 1 . The GMRS100 22 channels are shared on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels. A common code of e th ic s/ courtesy is to switc[...]

128-xxxx 17 of 24 • Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this transceiver . Its output is designed to meet the legal limit s set by the FCC. • Do not use this device or change its batteries in potentially explosive atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in an explosion. • Turn your transceiver off wherever p[...]

128-xxxx 18 of 24 T roubleshooting 18 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 s e t ti ng s of the target transceiver V olume level too low Inc r ease volume level PTT Button inadvertently Release PTT Butt[...]

128-xxxx 19 of 24 General General General General General Frequency Range: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only . Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS onl y . Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channel Spacing 12. 5kHz Privacy[...]

128-xxxx 20 of 24 20 NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only . Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only . This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United States of America. Use in other countries may be prohibited or restricted by local regulation. Please check with the local regula[...]

128-xxxx 21 of 24 Continuous T one Coded Squelch System T one Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Fr eq . Hz CTCSS Fr eq . H z 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 30 186.2 1 2 100.0 3 1 192.8 1 3 103.5 3 2 203.5 1 4[...]

128-xxxx 22 of 24 90 DAY / 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX SPECIALIZED APPLICATION, LLC (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part therof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workman ship within 90 days from the date of original purchase, such defec[...]

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