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Your GMRS480 radio uses the NiMH battery pack or 4 AA
alkaline batteries. If alkaline batteries are used, we
recommend using Duracell Ultra alkaline batteries.
To install the NiMH Battery Pack:
1) Make sure your radio is off.
2) Remove the battery compartment
door by firmly moving the clip away from
the door allowing the door to be removed.
3) Place the pack in the compartment, paying close
attention to the round alignment key. If the pack is
installed incorrectly, the unit will not operate and
the compartment door will not close properly.
4) Replace the battery compartment and secure the clip
back in place.
5) The battery pack must be charged before using it for the
first time. Insert the charger adapter into the accessory
jack and allow 12-14 hours charging time to fully charge
the battery pack.
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to indicate
the status of the batteries. When the batteries in the unit are
low, the icon will flash and the unit will
periodically emit a tone. Replace the alkaline batteries
immediately or if you are using the NiMH battery pack, you
must recharge the batteries in order to continue using
the radio.
Note: It is recommended that the radio be turned off while
charging. If the unit is turned on, the display will show a C
indicating charging.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden GMRS480
(General Mobile Radio Service) radio. This product is a light-
weight, 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.
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Your package contains the GMRS480 radio, NiMH battery
pack, AC wall charger, this reference guide, and a product
registration card. You can also operate the unit using 4 AA
alkaline batteries (not included). The following optional
accessories may be purchased from your participating
Uniden dealer or call 1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the
web at www.uniden.com
• Earset Mic w/ PTT - #HS2468
• Vox Headset Mic - #HSV2469
• NiMH Battery Pack w/AC Charger and
DC Car Charger - #BPCC80
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons is
pressed. To turn this sound off, press menu/select while
turning on the radio. To turn this sound on, press
menu/select while turning on the radio.
Navigating through the Menu
To access the advanced features of the GMRS480, your
radio has a menu function.
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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.
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
Vibrate Alert for Incoming Calls
Your GMRS480 radio is equipped with a vibrator
that can be used for notification of an incoming call
alert from other Uniden radios equipped with the
same feature.
To select the vibrate alert:
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu, the
icon will appear on the display along with on
or of indicating the vibrate alert feature status.
2) Press either the
▲
or
▼
button to toggle
between on or of.
3) Exit the menu.
Channel Scan Feature
Your GMRS480 radio has a channel Scan feature
that allows you to easily scan all 15 channels. When
an active channel is detected, the unit will pause on
that channel until the channel is clear. Then after a
4 second delay, the unit will continue scanning.
Pressing PTT while the scan is paused on a channel
will allow you to transmit on that channel.
To turn on channel scanning:
Press and hold either the
▲
or
▼
button until the
icon appears on the display. The channel
number on the display will rapidly cycle through the
channels.
To turn off channel scanning:
Press and release the
▲
or
▼
button.
Ambient Temperature Display
Your radio will periodically display the ambient temperature
either in degrees F° or degrees C°.
To change this setting:
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until the
icon appears on the display. The letters F or C will be
blinking indicating the selection.
• 8 GMRS/7 FRS Channels
• 38 CTCSS Codes
• Up to 5 mile range*
• Ambient Temperature Display
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts
• NiMH Battery Pack Included
• Vibrate Alert for incoming calls
• 7 NOAA Weather Radio Channels
• LCD Display with Holographic Effect
• Optional Headset Accessories
• Earset Mic w/PTT Included
• AC Charger Included
• 10 Memory Locations
• Battery Level Meter
• Channel Monitor
• Water Resistant
• Channel Scan
• Keypad Lock
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Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
1) Rotate the on/off/volume control clockwise to turn the
unit on and increase the speaker volume.
2) Rotate the on/off/volume control counterclockwise to
decrease the speaker volume and turn the unit off.
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In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this
reference guide completely before attempting to operate
the unit.
Your unit has (2) modes of operation.
1) GMRS Radio Mode
2) Weather Radio Mode
The Weather Radio Mode will be discussed later.
Choosing a CTCSS Code
Each of the GMRS/FRS channels 1-15 may have any one
of the codes 0-38 selected. Code "0" 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. Advance through the menu, the
CTCSS code on the LCD display will flash.
2) Press the
▲
or
▼
button to increase or decrease the
code number displayed.
3) Exit the menu to return to "normal" mode.
Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 15 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:
Press the
▲
or
▼
button to increase or decrease the
channel number displayed.
Using the Memory Feature
The Memory Feature allows you to store up to 10 frequently
used channels. Each channel can have a unique CTCSS code
assigned to it. When the Memory feature is turned on, the
menu is automatically expanded to enable memory program-
ming [refer to the User Programming Menu].
To select the Memory Feature:
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until the
SAVED icon on the display is shown. You will see
on or of blinking indicating the memory feature status.
2) Press either the
▲
or
▼
button to toggle between
on or of.
3) If on is selected, press menu/select to advance to the
Memory Programming menu.
4) The current memory location 1-10 will be flashing on
the display. Press the
▲
or
▼
button to scroll through
the locations. When you pass location 10 an E will flash
indicating that you can press menu/select to exit the menu.
5) Press menu/select to advance to the channel selection.
The channel saved in the selected location will be
flashing on the display.
6) Press the
▲
or
▼
button to chose the desired channel
for memory. To erase a location, simply choose "0" for
the channel.
7) Press menu/select to advance to the CTCSS selection.
The current CTCSS assigned to the channel will be
flashing on the display.
8) Press the
▲
or
▼
button to choose the desired
CTCSS code.
9) Press menu/select to program another memory location
or press and hold the menu/select button to exit the
menu. If no key is pressed after 10 seconds, the radio will
return to normal mode.
When the Memory feature is on, only those stored channels
will be available after exiting the menu. You can now select any
of the memory channels to be used by the radio by pressing
the
▲
and
▼
button. In addition, entering the scan mode will
scan only the memory channels. The memory will remain in
use until you enter the menu and turn the Memory feature off.
Keypad Lock
To lock the keypad, press and hold the WX/lock button until
the icon is displayed. To remove the keypad lock, press and
hold the WX/lock button until the icon disappears.
To install the alkaline batteries:
1) Make sure the radio is off.
2) Remove the battery compartment door by firmly
moving the clip away from the door allowing the
door to be removed.
3) Install 4 AA alkaline batteries (not included) into the
battery compartment. Be certain to follow the + and -
symbols in the compartment. Installing the batteries
incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating.
4) Replace the battery compartment door and secure the
clip back in place.
1) To enter the menu, press and hold the menu/select
button for 1 second.
2) Additional presses of the menu/select button will
advance through the menu until exiting to "normal"
operating mode.
3) Other methods of exiting the menu function are:
a. Press and hold the menu/select button for 1 second
again.
b. Press PTT.
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically returns to
"normal" mode.
Transmitting a Call Alert Tone
Your GMRS480 radio is equipped with 5 selectable
call tones that will be transmitted when the call
button is pressed.
To select a call tone:
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu
until the CALL icon on the display is shown. The
current call tone number (1-5) will be indicated.
2) Press the
▲
or
▼
button 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 alert tone, momentarily
press the call button. The selected tone will automat-
ically be transmitted for a fixed length of time.
1 Antenna
15 Weather Indicator
2 Monitor Button
16 Receive Indicator
3 PTT Button
17 Transmit Indicator
4 Up Key
18 Battery Level Meter
5 Down Key
19 Scan Indicator
6 Menu/Select Key
20 Channel Indicator
7 Microphone
21 Vibrate Indicator
8 Speaker
22 Memory Operation Indicator
9 On/Off/Volume Control
23 Call Alert
10 Beltclip
24 Temperature Reading
11 Headset Jack
25 Lock Indicator
12 Weather/Lock Key
26 CTCSS Code
13 Call Key
14 Battery Cover
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Use of the GMRS480 (General Mobile Radio Service)
within the United States requires a FCC GMRS license.
An individual 18 years of age or older, is eligible 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 these forms online at:
www.fcc.gov/formpage.html or call 1-800-418-3676.
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