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- Page 1 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS7001-2 Owner’s Manual Released: 3-28-03 Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 128-6730 1 of 24...
- 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 GMRS7001-2 (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) Jack 7. Built-in Speaker 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) (REF) (REF) 9. Built-in Microphone 10.
- Page 4 Model GMRS7001-2 DISPLAY 1. Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off. 2. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This function disables keys such as channel up/down, SCAN and MODE. 3.
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Page 5: Powering The Transceiver
This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS7001-2. Battery charging time is typically 16 - 20 hours. Use of the optional 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 6 NOTE: To extend battery life, avoid overcharging the batteries 3. Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the optional 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 instruc- tions for charging other brands of batteries.
- Page 7 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS7001-2: 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/Keylock (13) 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. When the unit is on and the button is pressed for less than 2 seconds, the keylock icon ) will appear to disable the MODE, SCAN and channel up/down buttons.
- Page 9 External Speaker (SPK)/Microphone (MIC)/(CHG) Jack (6) This jack accepts an Audiovox headset/microphone connector, or the optional Charging Adapter connector. For optional equipment and accessories for the GMRS7001-2 visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com. Scan/VOX Button (14) Press this Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan mode. Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds to enable or disable the VOX mode;...
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Page 10: Operating Modes And Features
HI or LO indicator will not be displayed on the LCD panel; otherwise, for channels 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. - Page 11 To change the channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button (12) once or until the channel number flashes. - Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main channel number. - Press the Down Button (11) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number.
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Page 12: Dual Watch Mode
Transmit Power Selection Mode This feature permits selection of the transmitting power level to high or low. When operating on FRS only channels (8-15), no power selec- tion is possible or is displayed. Using low power, the unit will have a lower transmit range, but battery life will be increased. - Page 13 during a received transmission will set the unit to transmit on the same channel. Pressing the PTT button when no signal is received will set the unit to transmit on the primary channel. To set the Dual Watch Mode: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button 5 times; DW appears flashing on the display.
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Page 14: Roger Beep Tone
Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released. This tone alerts the receiving party that the trans- mission has been terminated intentionally. To enable and disable the Roger Beep tone: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode (shared channels 1-7 or GMRS only channel (15-22) selected), press the MODE Button 7 times until the flashing Roger Beep icon (... - Page 15 To enable the channel scan mode: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, momentarily press the SCAN But ton; (SCAN) will appear on the LCD display. - The radio will display each channel (1-22) in ascending order as the scan mode operates to find an active main channel. - If the unit doesn’t find any signals and you want to transmit, press the PTT button to return to home channel operation.
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Page 16: Weather Alert Mode
VOX Enable Operation This option enables you to have hands-free conversation. Your voice or nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button. To enable VOX operation: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the SCAN button for 3 sec- onds or until the VOX icon appears steady on the display. -
Page 17: Battery Alert
- Momentarily press the MODE button again to access the weather alert function; the weather icon ( the display. - Use the Up or Down buttons to enable (on)/disable (oF) the alert function. The weather icon will stop blinking on the display in the GMRS mode when the alert is disabled. - 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 pressed Excessive radio interference on a particular channel... - Page 20 T T T T T ec echnical Specif hnical Specifica hnical Specif hnical Specif ications: hnical Specif General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS Radios) Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Channel Spacing Privacy Codes Weather Band (7 Channels) Canadian Maritime (3 Channels) 161.6500, 161.7750, 163.2750MHz Dimensions (W x H x D) (Without Antenna)
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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) 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 Weather Channel Frequencies: Channel Freq. MHz 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 *Canadian Marine...
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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 © 2003 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Printed in China 128-6730 128-6730 24 of 24...