GMRS-1
CHANNEL 2-Way Radio
GMRS/FRS
22
Frequencies
Owner's Manual
and Instructions
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
FCC WARNINGS
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
operation.
ADJUSTMENT: REPLACEMENT or substitution of transistors, regular
diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those
recommended by Columbia, may cause a violation of the technical
regulations of part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type
Use of this radio within the United States requires an FCC GMRS
license. An individual 18 years of age or older, who is not a
representative of a foreign government, is eligible to apply for a GMRS
system license. You will need two forms from the FCC; FCC FORM 159
and FCC FORM 605 MAIN FORM and SCHEDULE F. You can find the
forms online at
, or call 1-800-418-3676.
http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following condition: this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.
GMRS LICENSE:
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Mode
Call
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Safety Information For GMRS UNIT
Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter.
When the TALK button is pushed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals .
This device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50% In
August 1996,the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted
therefore exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless
devices.
To ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC
allowable limits for occupational use ,always adhere to the following guidelines:
DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached , as this may
damage the radio and also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits .
A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer
or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this
radio.
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle)
Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements to be exceeded.
ALWAYS use authorized accessories antennas, batteries, belt clips,
speaker/mic, etc). Use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC
Therefore exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5cm (1 inch) away from the body when
transmitting ,If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset
accessory, DO NOT TRANSMIT. The GMRS-1 supplied belt clip is for storage
purposes ONLY. This is to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements
are not exceeded. To provide the recipients of your transmission the best sound
quality, hold the antenna at least 5cm(2 inches) from the mouth, and slightly
off to one side.
GMRS LICENSE
USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES
AN FCC GMRS LICENSE . AN INDIVIDUAL 18 YEARS OF AGE OR
OLDER , WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATIVE OF A FOREIGN
GOVERNMENT , IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A GMRS SYSTEM
LICENSE . YOU WILL NEED TWO FORMS FROM THE FCC; FCC
FORM 159 AND FCC FORM 605 MAIN FORM AND SCHEDULE F.
YOU CAN FIND THE FORMS ONLINE
AT :HTTP// WWW.FCC.GOV/FORMPAGE.HTWL ,OR CALL 1-800-
418-3676.
To maintain compliance with the FCC`s RF exposure guidelines,
hold the transmitter at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters ) from your face
and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away.
If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset
accessory, DO NOT TRANSMIT.
The GMRS-1 supplied belt clip is for storage purposes ONLY. Use only
the supplied antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage
the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
Normal Position :Hold the transmitter approximately 1 from your
face and speak in a normal voice, with the
antenna pointed up .
MODIFICATIONS OR CHANGES NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY
COLUMBIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. COULD VOID THE
USER`S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
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