Uniden ECOTERRA GMR855-2 User Manual

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GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK (General Mobile Radio
Service) radios. These products are lightweight,
• Power Boost Button for • Battery Level Meter
palm-sized radios. Use them at sporting events to
Maximum Range • Channel Monitor
stay in contact with family and friends, hiking,
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels • Channel Scan
skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for
• Up to 8 Mile Range*
• Keypad Lock
vital communication. These compact, state-of-the-
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts • Belt Clip
art devices are equipped with many features.
• Backlit LCD Display • NiMH Battery Pack and
• Battery Recharge Circuit Charger
• Roger Beep
(GMR855-2CK only)
• Key Beep on/off
Your package contains 2 radios, 2 reference guides
including the product registration card, and 2 Belt
Clips. The GMRS855-2CK also contents NiMH
Battery Packs, Dual Drop-in Recharging Cradle and
AC adapter. The following optional accessories may
be purchased from your participating Uniden dealer
or call1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the web at
www.uniden.com. Use only Uniden accessories.
• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38
• Recharging Cradle - #RC6348
• AC Adapter - #AC6248
* Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
The GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK radio operates on
GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK RADIO
the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
frequencies which require a Federal
Communication Commission license to operate.
For licensing information and application forms,
visit the FCC online at: www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or
call the FCC hotline at 1-800-418-3676. If you
have any questions you can contact the FCC
direct at 1-888-225-5322.
Your GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK radio uses 4 AAA
alkaline batteries or NiMH battery pack (included in
GMR855-2CK only). If alkaline batteries are used,
we recommend using high quality alkaline batteries.
To install the 4 AAA alkaline batteries or Ni-MH
battery:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
1 Antenna 13 Battery Level Meter
2) Remove the battery compartment door by
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 14 Receive Indicator
pressing up the tab at the bottom of the
3 Power boost Button 15 Scan Indicator
compartment door allowing the door to be
4 Monitor Key 16 Channel Indicator
removed.
5 Channel/Scan Up Key 17 Power Boost Indicator
3) Install 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included)
6 Channel/Scan Down Key 18 Volume Setting Indicator
into the battery compartment. Be certain to
7 Speaker 19 GMRS/FRS Indicator
follow the + and – symbols in the compartment.
8 Call Key 20 Transmit Indicator
If you use Ni-MH battery, install the battey
9 Volume Up Key 21 Call Indicator
making the label faced up. Installing the batteries
10 On/off/select Key 22 Keypad Lock Indicator
incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating.
11 Volume Down Key 23 Charging LED's
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
12 Microphone
BATTERY LEVEL AND
LOW BATTERY ALERT
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to
indicate the status of the batteries. When the
batteries in the unit are very low, the battery level
meter icon will flash. Replace the alkaline
batteries immediately or if you are using the NiMH
battery pack, you must recharge the battery in
order to continue using the radio.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or
property damage from fire or electrical shock, only
use the Uniden accessories specifically designated
for this product.
USING THE CHARGING CRADLE
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two
GRM855-2CK radios can be charged by using the
charging cradle.
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing
the radio in the charging cradle. Otherwise the
battery level meter icon won't indicate properly.
FCC GMRS LICENSE
1) Connect the AC adapter (# AC6248) to DC IN 9V
jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,
and place the radio in the charging cradle with
the keypad facing forward.
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio
from the charging cradle after charge.
Note: The charge indicator LED's will remain on as
long as the radios are left in the charger.
INSTALL THE BATTERIES
USING THE RADIO
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
this reference guide completely before attempting to
operate the unit.
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the unit
ON, and increase the speaker volume by
pressing the volume L key. To decrease the
volume, press the volume M key.
2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn the
unit OFF.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the
buttons or keys (except for the PTT and Power
boost button, and call key) are pressed. To turn this
sound OFF, press and hold call key while turning ON
the radio. Repeat this step to turn the sound ON.
Navigating through the Menu Transmitting a Call Tone
To access the advanced features of the GMR855-2
Your GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK radio is equipped
/GMR855-2CK, your radio has a Menu function.
with 5 selectable call tones that will be transmitted
when the call key is pressed.
Normal Call Tone Key Lock Normal
To select a call tone:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
1-5 ON-OFF the call icon is shown on the display. The
current call tone number ( - ) will be
1) To enter the Menu, press the sel/ key. indicated.
2) Press the ch/scan L or M key to increase or
2) Additional presses of the sel/ key will
advance you through the Menu until exiting to decrease the number to the desired call tone.
"Normal" operating mode. Each tone will be heard through the speaker.
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are: 3) Exit the Menu.
a. Press and hold the sel/ key again.
b. Press the PTT or Power boost button, or mon, To transmit the selected call tone, press the call
volume L/M, and call key.
key. The selected tone will automatically be
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically transmitted for a fixed length of time.
returns to "Normal" mode.
Keypad Lock
To Lock the keypad:
Choosing a Channel
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
Your radio has 22 channels you can use to talk to
the icon appears on the display. The current
others. In order to speak to someone, each of you
key Lock status (OFF) blinks on the display.
must be set to the same channel.
2) To switch the key Lock mode from OFF to ON,
To choose a channel: press the ch/scan L key.
3) To confirm the setting, press the sel/ key. The
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press
the ch/scan L or M key to increase or decrease radio returns to the "Normal" mode.
the channel number displayed.
Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming
your selection by pressing the sel/ key, the key
Note: FRS Channels 8-14 have an expectancy
Lock setting will be set to OFF.
range of up to 3 miles. GMRS channels 1-7, 15-22
have an expectancy range of up to 8 miles by
To Unlock the keypad:
pressing the Power boost button.
1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the unit
Talking on Your Radio OFF.
2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn the
To talk to others using the radio:
unit ON. The keypad is unlocked.
1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from
Channel Scan Feature
the microphone. While you are transmitting, the
Your GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK radio has a channel
icon will appear on the display. To avoid
Scan feature that allows you to easily Scan all 22
cutting off the first part of your transmission,
channels. When an active channel is detected, the
pause slightly after pressing the PTT button
unit will pause on that channel until the channel is
before you start talking.
clear. Then after a 2 second delay, the unit will
2) When you are finished speaking, release the PTT
continue scanning. Pressing the PTT or Power
button. You can now receive incoming calls. While
boost button while the Scan is paused on a
receiving, the icon will appear on the display.
channel will allow you to transmit on that channel.
Note: When you press the Power boost button,
To turn ON channel scanning:
boost and icon appear on the display. The
Press and hold either the ch/scan L or M key
radio will transmit Maximum power when a GMRS
channel is selected. After one minute past when until the scan icon is displayed. The channel
the boost transmission is established, the number on the display will change as the radio
transmission stops automatically, and you will hear rapidly cycles through the channels.
a boost time out error tone.
To turn OFF channel scanning:
Press the sel/ key, call key, Power boost button
or PTT button.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK radio has a unique
circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of
the batteries.
If there is no transmission nor an incoming call
within 3 seconds, your radio switches to the Power
Save mode. The radio is still able to receive
transmissions in this mode.
LCD Backlight
The LCD backlight will automatically turn ON when
any key (except for the PTT and Power boost
button) is pressed. The LCD display will
illuminate for 10 seconds before turning OFF.
Monitor Mode Feature
Your GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK radio allows you to
listen for weak signals on the current channel at the
press of a key.
To turn ON the monitor mode:
• Press mon for brief listening, the icon will
blink.
• Press and hold mon for 2 seconds for
continuous listening. The receiver circuit will stay
open, and letting in both the noise & weak
signals.
To turn OFF monitor mode:
• Press mon to return to "Normal" mode, and the
icon stops blinking.
Roger Beep
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end
of transmission (PTT transmission.) Roger Beep
can be heard through the speaker when Key Beep
is on. If key beep is turned off, Roger Beep will not
be heard from the speaker.
To turn ON Roger Beep:
Press and hold the ch/scan L key while turning
ON the radio.
To turn OFF Roger Beep:
Press and hold the ch/scan L key while turning
ON the radio.