Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 22 channels and 38 CTCSS codes
you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
someone, each of you must be set to the same
channel and CTCSS code.
To choose a channel:
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press the
ch/scan
key and press the
▲
or
▼
key to increase or
decrease the channel number displayed.
Note:
FRS channels 8-14 have an expectancy
range of up to 3 miles. GMRS channels 1-7, 15-22
have an expectancy range of up to 8 miles by
pressing the
Power boost
button.
Choosing a CTCSS Code
Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
the codes, OFF or 1-38 selected. Code
oF
(OFF)
indicates no CTCSS code selected and your radio
can receive a signal regardless of the code settings
of the transmitting radio.
1) Enter the Menu. The CTCSS code on the LCD
display will appear.
2) Press the
▲
or
▼
key to increase or decrease
the code number displayed. You can also select
oF
(OFF) at this stage.
3) Exit the Menu.
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
icon will appear on the display. 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
icon will appear on the display.
Note:
When you press the
Power boost
button,
boost
and
icon appear on the display. The
radio will transmit Maximum power when a GMRS
channel is selected. After one minute past when
the boost transmission is established, the transmis-
sion stops automatically, and you will hear a boost
time out error tone.
GMR885-2CK
sel/
call
ch/
scan
mon
wx/
alert
vol/c
h
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels
• 38 CTCSS Codes
• Up to 8 Mile Range*
• Internal VOX Circuitry
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts
• Backlit LCD Display
• Optional Headset Accessories
• Headset Jack
• Roger Beep
• Power Boost Button for Maximum
Range
1
Antenna
2
PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
3
Power Boost Button
4
Call Key
5
WX/Alert Key
6
Channel/Scan Key
7
Speaker
8
Headset Jack
9
Volume/ch Up Key
10 Volume/ch Down Key
11 On/Off/Select Key
12 Monitor Key
13 Microphone
14 Battery Level Meter
15 Receive Indicator
16 Boost Indicator
17 Call Indicator
18 Scan Indicator
19 Channel Indicator
20 Alert Indicator
21 Weather Indicator
22 Transmit Indicator
23 Volume Setting Indicator
24 VOX Indicator
25 GMRS/FRS Indicator
26 Keypad Lock Indicator
27 CTCSS Indicator
28 Charging LED’s
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR885-2CK (General Mobile Radio Service)
radio. This product is a lightweight, palm-sized
radio. Use it at sporting events to stay in contact
with family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or
in a neighborhood watch for vital communication.
This compact, state-of-the-art device is equipped
with many features.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Your package contains two GMR885 radios, two
rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BP38), AC
adapter (#AC6248), Charging cradle (#RC8348),
two belt clips and this reference guide. You may
operate the unit using the rechargeable NiMH
battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries
(not included). The following optional accessories
may be purchased from your participating Uniden
dealer or call1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the web
at www.uniden.com.
Use only Uniden accessories.
• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38
• Charging Cradle - #RC8348
• Headset - #HS2467
FCC GMRS LICENSE
The GMR885-2CK radio operates on the General
Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which
require a Federal Communication Commission
license to operate. For licensing information and
application forms, visit the FCC online 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.
INSTALL THE BATTERY
Your GMR885-2CK radio uses the NiMH battery
pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).
To install the NiMH battery pack:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2) Release the battery cover clip, then remove the
battery cover.
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery
compartment. Be certain to follow the instruction
written on the label on the battery pack.
Installing the battery pack incorrectly will prevent
the unit from operating.
4) Align the battery cover tabs with the GMR885
tab holes then replace the cover clip.
USING THE RADIO
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this
reference guide completely before attempting to operate
the unit.
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
1) Press and hold the
sel/
key to turn the radio ON,
and increase the speaker volume by pressing the
▲
key. To decrease the volume, press the
▼
key.
2) Press and hold the
sel/
key again to turn the radio
OFF.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons
or keys (except for the
PTT
,
Power boost
button, and
call
key) are pressed.
To turn this sound OFF, press and hold the
call
key while
turning ON the radio. Repeat this step to turn the sound ON.
Navigating through the Menu
To access the advanced features of the
GMR885-2CK, your radio has a Menu function.
• Battery Charger
• Battery Level Meter
• Channel Monitor
• Channel Scan
• Keypad Lock
• NOAA Emergency /
Weather Channels
• Emergency Weather Alert
BATTERY LEVEL AND
LOW BATTERY ALERT
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to
indicate the status of the batteries. When the battery in the
unit is low, the battery level meter icon
will flash.
Recharge the NiMH battery pack immediately or if you are
using the alkaline batteries, you must replace the alkaline
batteries in order to continue using the radio.
Warning!
To avoid the risk of personal injury or property
damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden
accessories specifically designated for this product.
1) To enter the Menu, press the
sel/
key.
2) Additional presses of the
sel/
key will advance
you through the Menu until exiting to "Normal"
operating mode.
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
a. Press and hold the
sel/
key again.
b. Press the
PTT
,
Power boost
button,
mon
,
call
,
wx/alert
, or
ch/scan
key
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically returns to
“Normal” mode.
Voice Operated Transmission
Your GMR885-2CK radio is equipped with a user
selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that
can be used for automatic voice transmissions. The
VOX feature is designed to be used with a headset
with a microphone. Transmission is initiated by
speaking into the remote microphone instead of
pushing the
PTT
button.
To select the VOX level:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the
vox
icon appears on the display. The current
level (OFF, 1-3) will be indicated. Level
oF
(OFF)
disables VOX, while levels
-
set the
sensitivity of the VOX circuit.
2) Press either the
▲
or
▼
key to the desired VOX
sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased
sensitivity to voice in normally quiet
environments, and use a higher level to reduce
undesired activation in very noisy environments.
3) Exit the Menu.
Transmitting a Call Tone
Your GMR885-2CK radio is equipped with 5
selectable call tones that will be transmitted when
the
call
key is pressed.
To select a call tone:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the
call
icon is shown on the display. The current
call tone number (
-
) will be indicated.
2) Press the
▲
or
▼
key to increase or decrease
the number to the desired call tone. Each tone
will be heard through the speaker.
3) Exit the Menu.
To transmit the selected call tone, press the
call
key. The selected tone will automatically be
transmitted for a fixed length of time. Call Tone will
be cancelled when the
PTT
button or
Power boost
button is pressed.
Channel Scan Feature
Your GMR885-2CK radio has a channel Scan
feature that allows you to easily Scan all 22
channels. When an active channel is detected, the
radio will pause on that channel until the channel is
clear. Then after a 2 second delay, the radio will
continue scanning. Pressing the
PTT
button or
Power boost
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 the
ch/scan
key until the
scan
icon
is displayed. The channel number on the display
will change as the radio rapidly cycles through the
channels. You can know which GMRS or FRS
channel is active by the icon. The
icon indicates
scanning GMRS channel, and the
icon indicates
scanning FRS channel.
To turn OFF channel Scan:
Press the
sel/
,
call
,
Power boost
button,
PTT
,
Normal
Normal
CTCSS
VOX Level
Call Tone
Key Lock
1-5
OFF, 1-38
OFF, 1-3
ON-OFF
GMR885 RADIO
USING THE CHARGING CRADLE
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two
GMR885-2CK radios can be charged by using the
charging cradle.
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing
the radio in the charging cradle. Otherwise the
battery level meter icon won’t indicate properly.
1) Connect the AC adapter (# AC6248) to DC IN 9V
jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,
and place the radio in the charging cradle with
the keypad facing forward.
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio
from the charging cradle after charge.
Note:
The charge indicator LED's will remain on as
long as the radios are left in the charger.
wx/alert
key, or press and hold the
ch/scan
key for 2
seconds.
Key Lock
To Lock the keypad:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the
icon appears on the display. The current
Key Lock status
oF
(OFF) blinks on the display.
2) To switch the Key Lock mode from
oF
(OFF) to
on
,
press the
▲
key.
3) To confirm the setting, press the
sel/
key.
The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.
Note:
If you exit the setting mode before confirming
your selection by pressing the
sel/
key, the key
Lock setting will be set to
oF
(OFF)
.
To Unlock the keypad:
1) Press and hold the
sel/
key to turn the radio OFF.
2) Press and hold the
sel/
key again to turn the
radio ON. The keypad is unlocked.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your GMR885-2CK radio has a unique circuit
designed to dramatically extend the life of the
batteries. If there is no transmission nor an incoming
call within 3 seconds, your radio switches to the Power
Save mode. The radio is still able to receive
transmissions in this mode.
LCD Backlight
The LCD Backlight will automatically turn ON when
any key (except the
PTT
button and
Power boost
button) is pressed. The LCD display will illuminate for
10 seconds before turning OFF.
Monitor Mode Feature
Your GMR885-2CK radio allows you to listen for weak
signals on the current channel at the press of a key.
To turn ON the Monitor Mode:
•
Press
mon
for brief listening, the
icon will blink.
•
Press and hold
mon
for 2 seconds for continuous
listening. The receiver circuit will stay open, and
letting in both the noise and weak signals.
To turn OFF Monitor Mode:
Press
mon
to return to "Normal" mode, and the
icon stop blinking.
Roger Beep
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end of
transmission (PTT, Power boost, and VOX transmis-
sion). Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker
when Key Beep is on. Roger Beep is transmitted even
if Key Beep is turned off. However Roger Beep will not
be heard from the speaker.
To turn ON Roger Beep:
Press and hold the
▲
key while turning ON the radio.
To turn OFF Roger Beep:
Press and hold the
▲
key while turning ON the radio.
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