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Audiovox GMRS1100-2CH Owner's Manual

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General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
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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 Model : : : : : GMRS1100-2CH GMRS1100-2CH GMRS1100-2CH Model Model GMRS1100-2CH GMRS1100-2CH...
  • Page 2 MH) BATTERIES WITH THE SUPPLIED AUDIOVOX CHARGER AND WALL ADAPTER, USE ONLY AUDIOVOX-APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BATTER- IES. USE OF THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITH OTHER BRANDS OF BAT- TERIES IS NOT RECOMMENDED, AS BATTERY CHARGING TIMES WILL VARY WITH DIFFERENT BRANDS. REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGING OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES.
  • Page 3 Model GMRS1100-2CH (FCC License Required) 1. Battery Cover 10. Up Channel/Volume Button 2. Monitor/Function Confirmation 11. Down Channel/Volume Button Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 12. Function (F) Button 4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) and Func- 13. VOX Select Button tion Confirmation Button 14.
  • Page 4 Model GMRS 1100-2CH DISPLAY 1. Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off. 2. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands free conversation. The icon appears when the VOX mode is active.

  • Page 5: Powering The Transceiver

    This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS1100-2CH. Battery charging time is typically 10-12 hours. Use of the Audiovox charger with other brands of 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 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 7 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS1100-2CH: 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 GMRS1100-2CH OPERATIONAL MODES GMRS/FRS CHANNEL BAND SELECT CTCSS SELECT BUTTON BEEP SCAN SELECT SELECT DUAL WATCH OUT OF RANGE ID CODE USER SELECT IDENT. START XMIT BEEP POWER SELECT Controls: Power (PWR) On/Off (15) Button Press and hold the PWR on/off button for at least 2 seconds. You will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on.
  • Page 9 volume. The display will indicate the current volume level by the number of segments (1-8) appearing in the bar graph on the right side of the LCD. When the minimum and maximum volume settings are reached, a unique tone will sound. Monitor Button (2) This button is used to to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting.
  • Page 10 Holding the Function button longer than 2 seconds will engage the auto keylock function. External Speaker (SPK)/Microphone (MIC) Jacks (6) This set of jacks accepts an Audiovox headset/microphone connector. For additional optional equipment and accessories for the GMRS1100-2CH, visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com.

  • Page 11: Channel Selection

    In order to communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency. The GMRS1100-2CH has 22 channels (frequencies) (1-22) indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel. Channels 1 through 7 are the shared GMRS/FRS channels.
  • Page 12 - Press the Down Button (11) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number. - Press the PTT, Monitor or CALL button momentarily to confirm selec- tion. CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) with 38 Sub-Frequencies. This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (1-38) within a main channel and enables you to communicate with another party on the same main channel using the same subcode.

  • Page 13: Channel Scan Operation

    pressed: Up/Down Buttons, Function (F) Button, VOX Button or the PWR (off) Button. To turn the key tones and Roger Beep tone on or off: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the Function Button three times until the tone ( ) icon, and On or oF flash on the LCD display.

  • Page 14: Dual Watch Mode

    VOX Sensitivity Selection This option enables you to set the VOX sensitivity level during hands-free conversation. The VOX mode is selected using the VOX button, and oper- ates at this preset sensitivity. To set the VOX sensitivity level: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the Function button five times; UL and L1, L2 or L3 flashes on the display, together with the flashing VOX icon ( - Press the Up or Down button to select the desired VOX level (L1...
  • Page 15 Out of Range Alert Indication The GMRS1100-2CH provides an Out-of-Range alert feature whenever reception is no longer intelligible or too weak to be discernible. This condi- tion occurs at a signal strength below the squelch level. The lack of signal...
  • Page 16 - If oF appears, and no caller ID is desired, press the Function button once again to access the flashing call melody number. Then use the Up or Down Button to select the desired call melody between 1 and 9. As each code selection appears, it causes a sample call tone to play.
  • Page 17 Transmit Power Selection Mode This feature permits selection of the transmitting power level to high (1.4 watts) or low (0.5 watt). (FRS channels 1-7 operate on 0.5 Watt only.) Using low power, the unit will have a lower transmit range, but battery life will be increased.
  • Page 18 - Press and release the CALL Button to hear the selected call ring; note that the call ID number (e.g.; C2), call icon ( )and the red LED transmit indicator appear on the display for approximately 3 seconds. When the caller ID function is disabled, then: - Press the CALL button;...
  • Page 19 NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 . The GMRS1100-2CH 22 channels are shared on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels. A common code of ethics/courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    • Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so. • Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle’s air-bag. If the air-bag deploys, it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury. Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause...

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications: General Frequency Range: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.
  • Page 22 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 of the United States of America. Main Channel Frequencies: CHANNEL/TYPE FREQ (MHz) CHANNEL/TYPE FREQ (MHz)

  • Page 23: Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (In Hz)

    Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS Freq. Hz 67.0 131.8 71.9 136.5 74.4 141.3 77.0 146.2 79.7 151.4 82.5 156.7 85.4 162.2 88.5 167.9 91.5 173.8 94.8 179.9 97.4 186.2 100.0 192.8 103.5 203.5 107.2 210.7...

  • Page 24: 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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