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General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
Model
Model : : : : : GMRS-1200
Model
GMRS-1200
GMRS-1200
Model
Model
GMRS-1200
GMRS-1200
Owner
Owner
Owner
Owner
Owner 's
Released:
2-1-02.
Revision A: 9-30-02-Added GMRS channels
15-22 and complied with changes dated
2-4-02.
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's
Man
Man
ual
ual
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Man
Man
Man ual
ual
ual
EMG
EMG
HI LO
ID
CTC
CTC ID
OUT OF
OUT OF
RANGE
RANGE
MODE
SCAN
EMG
Customer Service
1-800-290-6650
128-6284A
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- Page 1 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model Model : : : : : GMRS-1200 Model GMRS-1200 GMRS-1200 Model Model GMRS-1200 GMRS-1200 Owner Owner ’s...
- Page 2 INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. IF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE USED, SUCH AS NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (Ni-MH), USE ONLY AUDIOVOX-APPROVED RECHARGE- ABLE BATTERIES. USE OF THE OPTIONAL AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITH OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES IS NOT REC- OMMENDED, AS BATTERY CHARGING TIMES WILL VARY WITH DIFFERENT BRANDS.
- Page 3 Model GMRS-1200 (FCC License Required) 1. Battery Door 2. Monitor/Backlight Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button 5. Antenna 6. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro- phone (MIC)/Charge (CHG) Jacks 7. Built-in Speaker 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. Built-in Microphone (REF) OUT OF RANGE MODE...
- Page 4 Model GMRS-1200 DISPLAY 1. Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off. 2. Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor (M) button is pressed and the channel monitor function is activated. 3.
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Page 5: Powering The Transceiver
WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries. 2. Audiovox Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries - (Rechargeable NiMH batteries and Charging Adapter NOT included). Use only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries and charger (both purchased separately) for charging batteries internal to the unit. - Page 6 brands of batteries. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for charging other brands of batteries. Installing the batteries: Battery installation is made more convenient when the carry clip is removed. To do this, release the spring latch securing the clip to radio and slide the clip downward and away from the radio body.
- Page 7 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS-1200: Do not mix old and new batteries. The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries.
- Page 8 Controls: Power On/Off (15) Button Press and hold the power on/off button ( ) for at least 2 seconds. You will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on. To turn the unit off, press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds. Adjusting the Volume With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/Volume button ( ) to...
- Page 9 External Speaker (SPK)/Microphone (MIC)/(CHG) Jack (6) This jack accepts an Audiovox headset/microphone connector, or the Charging Adapter connector, which is supplied with the unit. For additional optional equipment and accessories for the GMRS-1200 visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com. 128-6284A...
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Page 10: Operating Modes And Features
Scan/Lock Button (13) Press this Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan mode. Press and hold Button for more than 1 second to lock or unlock the key pad, except Power, PTT and Monitor (M) and Volume Up/Down. When the keypad is locked, the ( ) icon will display in the top left corner. - Page 11 LCD panel; otherwise, for channels 1-7 (GMRS/FRS) and 15-22 (GMRS only), the HI or LO indicator will be displayed. Com- munication with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is possible on these seven channels. Before transmitting on the selected channel, press the Monitor (M) Button (2) to check the activity on that channel.
- Page 12 The CTCSS mode can be turned off by selecting the oF icon as the setting. NOTE: To communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, they must be switched to the same channel and CTCSS subcode. To commu- nicate with other GMRS/FRS units that do not have subcodes, switch your unit to the same channel with the subcode set to oF.
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Page 13: Dual Watch Mode
To set radio for VOX operation: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button 4 times until the VOX icon flashes on the display. - Press the Up or Down button to select VOX On (if oF appears flash- ing) and the 1-5 VOX level sensitivity. - Page 14 To enable and disable the Roger Beep tone: - From GMRS /FRSstandby mode, press the MODE Button 6 times until rb appears on the display with the flashing Roger Beep icon ( On or oF. - Press the Up or Down Button to select the tone on or off as desired. - When enabled, the tone icon ( - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection.
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Page 15: Call Ringer Selection Mode
Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides 3 user-selectable call ringer melodies to alert you to an incoming call. To select your favorite call ringer melody: - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE button 9 times; C will appear on the display, together with a flashing number (or oF) between 01 and 03, and an appropriate call ring. - Page 16 Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settings of the unit. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE and SCAN Buttons. To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu: - From GMRS standby mode, press and hold the Scan Button for over 2 seconds to Lock the Auto Key function;...
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Page 17: Out Of Range Indication
Out of Range Indication The GMRS-1200 provides an Out-of-Range indication when reception is no longer intelligible or too weak to be discernible. When this condition occurs, the OUT OF RANGE message and reminding you that you are outside the 5-mile range of the unit, or that signal reception is being obstructed by native or man-made objects. - Page 18 Warning • Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so. • Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods. This will eliminate the possibility of chemicals leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause No transmission Weak batteries while pressing Incorrect battery polarity the PTT Button Weak or no Weak batteries signal received Channel and privacy code not set the same as target transceiver Volume level too low PTT Button inadvertently depressed Excessive radio interference on a particular channel... -
Page 20: Power Supply
T T T T T ec hnical Specif hnical Specif echnical Specif hnical Specifica hnical Specif ications: General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS Radios Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Channel Spacing Privacy Codes Dimensions (W x H x D) (Without Antenna) Power Supply Power Source... -
Page 21: Main Channel Frequencies
This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United States of America. Use in other countries may be prohibited or restricted by local regulation. Please check with the local regulating agency be- fore using this device outside the United States of America. Main Channel Frequencies: NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. -
Page 22: Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (In Hz)
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 CTCSS Freq. Hz 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8... -
Page 23: 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... - Page 24 © 2002 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Printed in China 128-6284A 128-6284A 24 of 24...