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Communication
You can communicate two ways with your new
GMRS/FRS radio. There are 22 channels available
to you, You can either talk directly to others and
hear their response, or you can call or page them
with an audible tone.
The GMRS/FRS radios can only communicate
when either the Talk button (for speech), or
the Call button (for paging) is pressed. The
unit can only receive when both buttons are
fully released.
Receiving Communications
When your GMRS/FRS unit is turned ON and is not
being used to transmit voice communication or
pages, it is always in the listening mode.
Turning your GMRS/FRS ON
Push
hold
at least 2
seconds
&
the Power button for
to turn the GMRS/FRS radio ON or OFF.
The unit will beep, the LCD panel will display
information about your radio, and the panel will
be illuminated by a green light for several seconds.
You cannot receive any transmissions when
the
or
buttons are pressed, even
if you aren`t saying anything. Pressing these
buttons automatically overrides and turns off
the receive mode.
Talk
Call
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Mon
Up
Dn
Up
Dn
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people. Failure to do so will keep your unit in
transmission mode, preventing you from
hearing other units.
Channel selection
Your GMRS/FRS operates on one of twenty two preset
channels. You can only talk to other radios that
are set to the same channel as your unit. The
Channel Table on pages 20 gives the frequencies
on which your radio operates.
Adjusting the Speaker Volume
Respond Prompt Tone
When the person talking to you from another
radio finishes speaking and releases his Talk
button, you will hear a tone from your unit. This
means that the other radio is now in receive
mode, and you can begin your transmission.
Up
Dn
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Range
Your GMRS/FRS unit has a range of up to 5 miles.
This range can be decreased by certain
atmospheric and environmental conditions at
the time of your conversation.
Make sure both units are ON.
Turn the volume up to an audible level.
Press and hold the Talk button on the left
side of the unit. The transmit signal (TX
icon) on the LCD panel will appear.
While pressing on the Talk button, speak
into the microphone with your mouth 2 to 3
inches from the unit.
When you finish speaking, release the Talk
button immediately to hear the response.
To speak directly to another Radio
The best range will be in flat, open terrain,
without obstructions. Using the Mon (monitor)
button to override the automatic squelch will
help extend the range to the maximum limits.
Buildings
Dense trees or foliage
Hilly or mountainous terrain
Some conditions that affect range are:
Note
: In order for other people to receive your
transmission, they must also be on the same
channel you are currently using. Refer to the
"Changing Channels" section for more information.
Up
Dn
The Up and Dn(DOWN) Buttons control the
volume, change channels, codes and program
the GMRS/FRS.
Press the
button to increase volume.
Press the
button to decrease volume.
The LCD displays the volume level by the
number of bars on the screen.
UP
DN
Press the
(Channel Set) button.
The large 2-digit channel number on the
display panel will begin to flash.
While the number is flashing, press the
or
buttons until you reach the desired
channel.
MODE
UP
DN
When you are using the unit in conversation,
you MUST release the
and/or
buttons to hear the responses of the other
Talk
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WARNING
DO NOT CHARGE THIS UNIT USING AN
AC/DC ADAPTOR WITH REGULAR AAA
ALKALINE BATTERIES INSTALLED. USE
ONLY THE AC/DC ADAPTOR (NOT
INCLUDED) WITH AAA
RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES (NOT INCLUDED).
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc),
or rechargeable batteries.
Battery Meter
The battery meter is located in the bottom left
corner of the LCD display panel on the unit.
It looks like a battery with vertical bar inside.
As the power is used up, the bar will disappear.
Low Battery Indicator
When the batteries need to be changed, the
battery vertical bar inside will disappear. To
ensure uninterrupted communication, replace
the batteries as soon as possible.
Note:
Always use alkaline batteries for replacements.
If you store your radio for long periods of time,
always remove the batteries. Batteries may
corrode and leak when left unused over long
periods of time, and permanently damage your
radio.
Ear
Mic
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SETTING UP YOUR GMRS/FRS RADIO
Up
Up
Dn
Dn
Press the
button to set the channel.
Talk
Your range is also dependent on the battery
condition of the radio, the type of terrain where
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