Audiovox 128-7031 Owner's Manual
Audiovox 128-7031 Owner's Manual

Audiovox 128-7031 Owner's Manual

Audiovox general mobile radio service owner's manual

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General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
Model : GMRS8000-2CH
Owner's Manual
HI
LO
BUSY
S/VOX
MODE
WB
Released:
1-30-04
Customer Service
1-800-290-6650
128-7031
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  • Page 1 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS8000-2CH Owner’s Manual BUSY S/VOX MODE Released: 1-30-04 Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 128-7031 1 of 28...
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  • Page 3: Safety Information

    If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset accessory, use only the Audiovox supplied carry clip for this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting.
  • Page 4: Fcc Warning

    If rechargeable batteries are used, such as Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), use only the supplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries. Use of the Audiovox charger (also supplied) with other brands of batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with different brands.
  • Page 5 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/Volume Button 11. Down Channel/Volume Button 12. MODE/Weather Button 13. Power On/Off Keylock Button 14. SCAN/VOX Button 15. White Flashlight LED 16. Flashlight Enable Button 17. Battery Charging Contacts 128-7031 5 of 28 (REF) (REF)
  • Page 6 10.Signal Receive Indicator: BUSY icon appears when a signal is being received. 11. Weather Mode Indicator: Icon will be on steady when in the weather band mode. When in the GMRS/FRS mode, the icon will blink when the alert is active BUSY 128-7031 6 of 28...
  • Page 7: Powering The Transceiver

    This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS8000-2CH. Battery charging time is typically 16 - 20 hours. Use of the Audiovox charging equipment with other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recommended as battery charging times will vary. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for charging other brands of batteries.
  • Page 8 NOTE: To extend battery life, avoid overcharging the batteries 3. Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the Audiovox charger with other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with different brands of batteries. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for charging other brands of batteries.
  • Page 9 DESKTOP CHARGING STAND LEDs: PART NUMBER GMRS8DS RED---CHARGING INPUT: 120VAC ADAPTER OUTPUT: 11.0 VDC POWER PLUG AC WALL ADAPTER/ CHARGING TRANSFORMER MODEL: GMRS8AC NOTE: Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries (P/N GMRS8BAT) can be recharged in the radio transceiver. 128-7031 9 of 28...
  • Page 10 Down Channel/Volume button ( GMRS/FRS BAND CHANNEL SELECT CTCSS SELECT POWER (GMRS Channels SELECT Only) VOX LEVEL SELECT DUAL WATCH BUTTON BEEP ROGER BEEP CALL SELECT ) for at least 2 seconds. You ) to ) to decrease 128-7031 10 of 28...
  • Page 11 Pressing the button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel. Up Channel/Volume Button (10) In the standby mode, pressing this button will increase the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit’s settings. 128-7031 11 of 28...
  • Page 12: Operating Modes And Features

    External Microphone (MIC)/Speaker (SPK)/(CHG) Jack (6) This jack accepts an Audiovox Earbud/microphone connector, or the Charging Adapter connector. For equipment and accessories supplied with the GMRS8000-2CH, refer to Page 7 and/or visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com. Scan/VOX Button (14) Press this Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan mode.
  • Page 13: Channel Selection

    1-7 (GMRS/FRS) and 15-22 (GMRS only), the HI or LO indicator will be displayed. Communication with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is possible on the shared and FRS only channels. Before transmitting on the selected channel, press the Monitor (M) Button (2) to check the activity on that channel.
  • Page 14 HI or Lo indication appears with a flashing Po indication on the display. - Press the Up or Down button to toggle between the High and Low se- lections. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection. 128-7031 14 of 28...
  • Page 15: Dual Watch Mode

    - To select a subcode for the dual watch channel, press the MODE button while the selected dual watch channel is flashing. Then use the Up and Down buttons to select the desired CTCSS subcode. icon 128-7031 15 of 28...
  • Page 16: Roger Beep Tone

    - When enabled, the tone icon ( - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection. ) icon flashes, and on or oF appears on ) and on or oF ) appears steady on the display. 128-7031 16 of 28...
  • Page 17: Call Ringer Selection Mode

    - If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode, press the SCAN button momentarily and the unit will return to normal operation; the SCAN icon will disappear from the LCD display. 128-7031 17 of 28...
  • Page 18 MODE button for at least 3 seconds; the weather alert icon ( appear, together with a channel number in the band. Momentarily press the MODE button (12) once; the channel number flashes. ) disappears 128-7031 18 of 28 ) will...
  • Page 19: Weather Alert Mode

    Battery Alert When the battery icon is empty ( charge unit or install fresh batteries. ) and AL on or oF appear flashing on ) and flashing on the display, re- 128-7031 19 of 28...
  • Page 20: Notes For Good Communication

    • Turn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use of radios or cellular telephones. Facilities such as hospitals may use equipment that is sensitive to RF energy. 128-7031 20 of 28...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Charge or replace batteries Turn on the CTCSS privacy mode and set code number to match the setting of the target transceiver. Turn the devices off or move farther away from them. 128-7031 21 of 28...
  • Page 22 10 Hours High Power >-119 dBm > 0.3 Watt maximum (8 Ohm ) < 5% (1 kHz 70%) 2.7 Watts maximum (High Power) 0.5 Watt maximum (Low Power) <+/- 2.5 kHz < 5% (1 kHz 70%) 128-7031 22 of 28...
  • Page 23: Main Channel Frequencies

    United States of America. Main Channel Frequencies: NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only. 128-7031 23 of 28...
  • Page 24 FOR 15 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO NOTE WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS, COMPARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMPATIBILITY. CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 CHANNEL FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO 128-7031 24 of 28...
  • Page 25 162.450 *Canadian Marine CTCSS Freq. Hz 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.3 = No Tone Channel Freq. MHz 162.500 162.525 161.650 161.775 163.275 128-7031 25 of 28...
  • Page 26: 90-Day Limited Warranty

    90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven...
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  • Page 28 © 2004 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Printed in China 128-7031 128-7031 28 of 28...

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