Audiovox GMRS1882CH manual

128-8333 1 of 30 Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 Released: Jan-28-08[...]

128-8333 2 of 30 2 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE DOES NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.[...]

128-8333 3 of 30 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[...]

128-8333 4 of 30 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 (Ni-MH), use only the supplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries. Use of the Audiovox charger (also supplie[...]

128-8333 5 of 30 5 1. Battery Door 2. Monitor/Backlight Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 4. Push-T o-T alk (PTT) Button 5. Antenna 6. External S peaker(SPK)/Micro- phone (MIC)/Charge (CHG) Jack 7. Built-in Speaker 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Model GMRS1882CH (FCC License Required) 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/V olume Button 11 . Down Ch[...]

128-8333 6 of 30 6 Model GMRS1882CH 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 ([...]

128-8333 7 of 30 7 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. Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1. Radio (2) GMRS1882CH 2. Owner’ s Manual 128-8333 3. Deskto[...]

128-8333 8 of 30 8 Batteries There are three methods of powering the GMRS1882CH: 1. Alkaline Batteries. WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries. 2 . A u d i o v o x R e c h a r g e a b l e N i - M H B a t t e r i e s - ( R e c h a r g e a b l e N i - M H batteries and Charging Adapter included). Use only Audiovox approved rechargeabl[...]

128-8333 9 of 30 9 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS1882CH: 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 [...]

128-8333 10 of 30 10 GMRS1882CH OPERATION MODE WEATHER BAND Weather CHANNEL SELECT ROGER BEEP BUTTON BEEP DUAL W A TCH VOX LEVEL SELECT CALL SELECT POWER SELECT (GMRS Channels Only) GMRS/FRS BAND CTCSS SELECT CHANNEL SELECT NOTE: 1 . T o switch between GMRS/FRS and Weather Band modes, press and hold the MODE/WB button for 2 seconds. Refer to the ap[...]

128-8333 11 of 30 11 volume. The display will indicate the current volume level between 0 and 7 by the small number in the icon ( U L 5 ). Monitor/Keylock 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 apppear on th[...]

128-8333 12 of 30 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. M ODE / WB Button (12) This button is used to select the various feature settings in the GMRS/FRS or scanner modes.Holding the MODE[...]

128-8333 13 of 30 13 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, both transmitting and receiving p arty must be on the same f[...]

128-8333 14 of 30 14 are 38 CTCSS s ub -c ha nn el s f or ea ch ma in c hannel. A different subcode may be selected 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. If oF is displayed, press the Up or Down button to enable the[...]

128-8333 15 of 30 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[...]

128-8333 16 of 30 16 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 5 seconds. Dual watch [...]

128-8333 17 of 30 17 Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides 10 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 1[...]

128-8333 18 of 30 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 SCAN Buttons. T o access the Auto Key Lock sel ection menu: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, momentarily press the Monitor (M) button to enable t[...]

128-8333 19 of 30 19 channel, the unit must be in the weather channel mode. Press and hold the MODE/WB button for at least 2 seconds; the weather alert icon ( ) will appear , together with a channel number in the band. Momentarily press the MODE/WB button (12) once; the channel number flashes. T o change the channel: - Press the Up Button (10) brie[...]

128-8333 20 of 30 20 Battery Alert When the battery icon is empty ( ) and flashing on the display, re- charge unit or install fresh batteries. The transceiver will turn off in approximately two minutes when the low battery indicator appears at the lower left of the screen. In addition the empty battery ( ) icon will flash. The battery status is dis[...]

128-8333 21 of 30 21 Crank charging Instructions Your GMRS1882CH has a self charging capability. To charge the batteries; - Take out the belt clip. - Using forefinger, pull on the charging lever at "PULL" mark to flip . - Turn the crank lever to clockwise for charging. Charging and the unit's operational time are based on two crank l[...]

128-8333 22 of 30 22 NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICA TION 1 . The GMRS1882CH 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 et h ics/courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first se[...]

128-8333 23 of 30 Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so. Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle’ s air-bag. If the air-bag deploys, it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury . Weak or no Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries signal received Channel and privacy Adjust the tran[...]

128-8333 24 of 30 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 Channels15-22(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 - 162.[...]

128-8333 25 of 30 25 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 loca l regulating agency be- fore using this device ou t side the United S tates of America. NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS ra[...]

128-8333 26 of 30 26 WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS, COMPARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMPATIBILITY. NOTE CHANNELCROSS REFERENCE FOR 15 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 8 12 9 13 10 14 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 CHANNELCROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 AND 15 CHANNEL GMRS/F[...]

128-8333 27 of 30 27 * oF = No T one Continuous T one Coded Squ elch 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[...]

128-8333 28 of 30 28 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 1-800-290-6650 128-5385C Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser o f this product that should this product or any part thereof, unde[...]

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