GMR1636-2C
GMR1636-2C
15
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels
• Long Battery Life
• Up to 16-mile Range*
• Optional Headset Accessories
• Channel Scan
• Channel Monitor
• Battery Strength Meter
• Call Button
1 Antenna
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
3 Channel/Scan up Key
4 Call/lock Key
5 Channel/Scan down Key
6 Speaker
7 DC IN 9V/Headset Jack
8 Volume up/Monitor Key
9 Power On/Off Key
10 Volume down/
Monitor
Key
11 Microphone
12 Channel Indicator
13 Receive Indicator
14 Battery Level Indicator
15 Transmit Indicator
Congratulations on your purchase of the
Uniden GMR1636-2C (General Mobile Radio
Service) radio. This lightweight, palm-sized,
radio is a state-of-the-art device, equipped
with many valuable features. Use it at sporting
events, to stay in contact with family and
friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a
neighborhood watch for vital communication.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Your package contains the 2 radios, 6 AAA
rechargeable NiMH batteries, one AC adapter
(#PS-0040), this reference guide and 2 belt
clips. To order the following optional
accessories, visit our web site @www.uniden.
com or call 1-800-554-3988 during business
hours.
Use only Uniden accessories.
• NiMH Battery - #BT-1023
• VOX Headset - #ZA-133
• AC Adapter - #PS-0040
FCC GMRS LICENSE
The radio operates on the General Mobile
Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which
require a Federal Communications
Commission license to operate. For licens-
ing information and application forms, visit
the FCC on-line at:www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or
call the FCC hotline at 1-800-418-3676. If
you have any questions you can contact the
FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322.
No license is required for operation on channels
8-14 or operation on any channel in Canada.
INSTALL THE BATTERIES
Your radio uses 3 AAA supplied rechargeable
NiMH batteries or 3 AAA alkaline batteries
(not included) for power.
To install the batteries:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2) Remove the battery compartment door by
pressing on and sliding the compartment
door, and remove the cover.
3) Install 3 AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries
into the battery compartment. Be certain to
follow the + and – symbols in the
compartment. Installing the batteries
incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating.
USING THE RADIO
To turn OFF this beep:
Press and hold the
call/lock
key while turning ON
the radio.
To turn ON this beep:
Turn the radio OFF and ON again without pressing
the
call/lock
key.
Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 22 channels you can use to talk to
others. In order to speak to someone, each of you
must be set to the same channel.
To choose a channel:
Press the
ch/scan
▲
or
▼
key to increase or
decrease the channel number displayed.
Channel Scan Feature
Your radio has a channel scan feature that allows
you to easily scan all 22 channels. When an active
channel is detected, the unit pauses on that channel
until the channel is clear. Then after a 2 second
delay, the radio continues scanning. Pressing
PTT
button while the scan is paused on a channel will
allow you to transmit on that channel.
To turn ON channel scan:
Press and hold either the
ch/scan
▲
or
▼
key for
3 seconds. The channel number on the display will
rapidly cycle through the channels.
To turn OFF channel scanning:
Press either the
ch/scan
▲
or
▼
key.
Talking on Your Radio
To talk to others using the radio:
1) Press and hold the
PTT
button and speak in a
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from
the microphone. While you are transmitting, the
tx
icon is displayed. To avoid cutting off the first
part of your transmission, pause slightly after
pressing the
PTT
button before you start talking.
2) When you are finished speaking, release the
PTT
button. You can now receive incoming calls.
While receiving, the
rx
icon is displayed.
Using the Optional Headset :
1) Connect the optional headset to headset jack of
the radio.
2) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from
the microphone of headset.
3) When you are finished speaking, release the
PTT button.
Transmitting a Call Alert Tone
Your radio is equipped with a call tone that will be
transmitted when the
call/lock
key is pressed.
To transmit the call tone, tap the
call/lock
key. The
tone will be transmitted.
Auto Squelch Feature
The radio is equipped with an automatic squelch
system which shuts off weak transmissions and
unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or if you
have reached your range limit.
Monitor Mode Feature
Your radio allows you to listen for weak signals
on the current channel at the press of a key.
To turn ON monitor mode:
Press and hold the
vol/mon
▲
or
▼
key.
The
rx
icon will blink.
To turn OFF monitor mode:
Press the
vol/mon
▲
or
▼
key. The
rx
icon will
stop blinking and disappears.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your radio has a unique circuit designed to
dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is
neither a transmission nor an incoming call within 2
seconds, your radio switches to the Power Save mode.
The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this
mode.
KEYLOCK ON/OFF
Press and hold the
call/lock
key until the "L"
appears. After 1 second, the LCD will return to the
channel display.
To exit Keylock on mode, press and hold
call/lock
again.
Note:
While in keylock on mode, it will still receive
transmissions.
ROGER BEEP
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent automatically at
the end of transmissions.
Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker
when both Roger beep and Key Beep are set to
ON. When Roger beep is set to ON and Key Beep
OFF, Roger Beep will not be heard from the
speaker but it will be transmitted to your party.
When Roger Beep is set to OFF, Roger Beep
neither be heard nor transmitted.
To turn OFF Roger Beep:
Press and hold the
ch/scan
▲
key while turning
ON the radio.
To turn ON Roger Beep:
Turn the radio OFF and ON again without pressing
ch/scan
▲
key.
Note:
If you press either the ch/scan
▲
or
▼
key
while the unit is pausing on a channel,
scanning will resume.
• Roger Beep
• Keytone on/off
• DC IN 9V/Headset Jack
USING A HEADSET
You can use a headset (#ZA-133) for more
private communications. To use a headset, lift
the rubber cover and insert the headset’s plug
into the jack.
CHARGING THE RADIO
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery, two
radios can be charged directly.
1) Connect the AC adapter (#PS-0040) to DC IN 9V
jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2) Charge 3 rechargeable NiMH batteries for 16
hours.
Note:
• For charging batteries directly , use only the
#PS-0040 AC adapter cord, available from
www.Uniden.com. Other power cords could
damage your radio.
• Be sure to install the battery before charge.
•
Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or
approved accessories from Uniden.
• Charge time may vary depending on the
battery life remaining.
• Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so
can create a safety hazard or damage the
radio.
• Do not short-circuit the AC adapter.
• For fastest charging, turn off the radio
before charging.
• Battery must be installed for operation, even
from external power.
• If battery Power is low, you cannot operate
the radio even using external power. Allow
the batteries to charge before using. If you
try to transmit while power is low, the radio
will automatically turn off.
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
this reference guide completely before attempting to
operate the radio.
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
1) Press and hold the
key to turn the radio ON.
2) To change the volume level press the
vol/mon
▲
or
▼
key to increase or decrease the volume
level.
3) Press and hold the
key to turn the radio
OFF.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys
(except for the
PTT
button and
call/lock
key) is
pressed. The sound of the Key Beep will increase or
decrease depending on the volume level setting.
4) Replace the battery compartment door by
sliding the door into place.
Note:
Do not mix alkaline or rechargeable
batteries.
