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USING THE WEATHER RADIO
SPECIFICATIONS
Your GMR648-2CK radio can receive weather
Channels
15 GMRS/7 FRS/7 Weather
broadcasts from the NOAA National Weather
CTCSS Codes
38 Sub-Audible Tones
Service. When in the Weather Radio Alert mode,
Operating Frequency
the system functions as it does in GMRS mode but
GMRS/FRS:
462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz
also monitors the selected weather channel for
WX:
162.4000 - 162.5500 MHz
alerts when not communicating.
Power Source
NiMH Battery Pack (BP38) or
While using the Weather Radio, you are not able to
4 AAA Alkaline Batteries
receive GMRS communications.
Range
Channel 1-7 up to 6 miles
Channel 8-14 up to 3 miles
1) To turn ON the Weather Radio Broadcast mode,
Channel 15-22 up to 6 miles
press the wx/alert key. The
icon appears
Battery Life
30 Hours typ. -
on the display.
Alkaline Batteries
2) Press the ch/scan key, and press the L or M
(5/5/90 duty cycle)
key to increase or decrease the number to the
18 Hours typ. - NiMH
desired Weather Channel.
Battery Pack
3) To exit the Weather Radio Broadcast mode,
press the wx/alert key. The
icon
disappears from the display.
Frequency Chart
Ch. Freq.
Cross Ref.
Ch. Freq.
•
To change the channel continuously, press and
1
462.5625 FRS & GMRS 1
12 467.6625 FRS 12
hold the L or M key for more than 1 second.
2
462.5875 FRS & GMRS 2
13 467.6875 FRS 13
3
462.6125 FRS & GMRS 3
14 467.7125 FRS 14
•
When in the Weather Radio Broadcast mode,
4
462.6375 FRS & GMRS 4
15 462.5500 GMRS 11
you can only set the Key Lock from the Menu
5
462.6625 FRS & GMRS 5
16 462.5750 GMRS 8
mode.
6
462.6875 FRS & GMRS 6
17 462.6000 GMRS 12
7
462.7125 FRS & GMRS 7
18 462.6250 GMRS 9
Choosing an Emergency/Weather Channel
8
467.5625 FRS 8
19 462.6500 GMRS 13
There are 7 NOAA channel frequencies available
9
467.5875 FRS 9
20 462.6750 GMRS 10
and these frequencies are common between the US
10 467.6125 FRS 10
21 462.7000 GMRS 14
and Canada. You will need to know what
11 467.6375 FRS 11
22 462.7250 GMRS 15
frequency is being transmitted in your location.
1) Press and hold the wx/alert key. The
CTCSS Chart (Hz)
icon appears on the display.
Code
Freq.
Code
2) When the unit receives a warning signal, it beeps
oF
OFF
20
for 5 seconds. The
icon, the
icon
1
67.0
21
and channel indicator blinks.
2
71.9
22
3) To turn OFF Weather Alert, press and hold the
3
74.4
23
wx/alert key. The
icon disappears from
4
77.0
24
the display.
5
79.7
25
6
82.5
26
•
When Weather Alert is activated, the highest priority
7
85.4
27
is given to this function. It checks the weather alert
8
88.5
28
signals every 7 seconds and switches to the warning
9
91.5
29
receive mode automatically.
10
94.8
30
11
97.4
31
•
Weather Alert is activated even if key beep is
12
100.0
32
turned off.
13
103.5
33
14
107.2
34
NOAA Weather Radio Frequency List
15
110.9
35
Channel 1 162.550 MHz Channel 5 162.450 MHz
16
114.8
36
17
118.8
37
Channel 2 162.400 MHz Channel 6 162.500 MHz
18
123.0
38
Channel 3 162.475 MHz Channel 7 162.525 MHz
Channel 4 162.425 MHz
19
127.3
REGULATORY INFORMATION
RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
WARNING! Read this information before using
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
the radio. In August 1996 the Federal
conditions:
Communications Commission (FCC) of the United
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
States with its action in Report and Order FCC
(2) This device must accept any interference
96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for
received, including interference that may cause
human exposure to radio frequency
undesired operation.
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated
Important: Changes or modifications to this unit
transmitters.
not expressly approved by Uniden could void your
Those guidelines are consistent with the safety
authority to operate this unit. Your radio is set up
standard previously set by both U.S. and
to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned
international standards bodies. The design of the
frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the
radio complies with the FCC guidelines and these
settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations.
international standards.
Any adjustments to your radio must be made by
Never allow children to operate the radio without
qualified technicians.
adult supervision and the knowledge of the
To be safe and sure:
following guidelines.
• Never open your radio's case.
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate
• Never change or replace anything in your radio
this radio transmitter to insure safe operation.
except the batteries.
Please adhere to the following:
Cross Ref.
Your radio might cause TV or radio interference
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna.
even when it is operating properly. To determine
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
whether your radio is causing the interference, turn
attachments could impair call quality, damage the
it off. If the interference goes away, your radio is
radio, or result in violation of FCC regulations.
causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by
Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna.
moving your radio away from the receiver. If you
If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the
cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires
skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your
that you stop using the radio.
local dealer for a replacement antenna.
Hazardous Environments: Do not operate the
Body-worn Operation
radio in hazardous environments. Explosion or fire
This device was tested for typical body-worn
may result. Do not operate the radio near
operations using the supplied belt-clip.
unshielded electrical blasting caps.
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with
requirements, Body-worn operations are restricted
blasting operations and may cause an explosion.
to the supplied belt-clip.
Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental
For hand-held operation, the radio should be held
Freq.
transmission when in a blasting area or in areas
1 inch from the user's face. The use of accessories
131.8
posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Construction
that do not satisfy these requirements may not
136.5
crews often use remote control RF devices to set
comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and
141.3
off explosives.
should be avoided.
146.2
Care and Safety: To clean the radio, use a soft
For more information about RF exposure, please
151.4
cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or
visit the FCC web site at www.fcc.gov.
156.7
solvents because they can harm the body of the
162.2
unit and leak inside, causing permanent damage.
167.9
Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the battery
173.8
contacts. Do not submerge the unit in water. If the
179.9
unit gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteries
186.2
immediately.
192.8
Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth to
203.5
minimize potential water damage. Leave the battery
210.7
compartment cover off overnight to ensure
218.1
complete drying. Do not use the radio until the unit
225.7
is completely dry.
233.6
241.8
250.3
is void outside the United States of America and
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Canada.
Important: Evidence of original purchase is
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE
required for warranty service.
OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions
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in the owner's manual you are certain that the
CORPORATION ("Uniden")
Product is defective, pack the Product carefully
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for
(preferably in its original packaging). Disconnect the
one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden
battery from the Product and separately secure the
Product to be free from defects in materials and
battery in its own separate packaging within the
craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions
shipping carton. The Product should include all
set out below.
parts and accessories originally packaged with the
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the
Product. Include evidence of original purchase and
original user shall terminate and be of no further
a note describing the defect that has caused you to
effect 12 months after the date of original retail
return it.The Product should be shipped freight
sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is:
prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:
(A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or
necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part
of any conversion kits, sub-assemblies, or any
configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly
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installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone
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other than an authorized Uniden service center for
(800) 297-1023, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST,
a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty,
Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST,
(E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays (except
or as part of any system not manufactured by
Thanksgiving and Christmas).
Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone
other than as detailed by the owner's manual for
this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the
Covered under one or more of the following
product does not conform to this warranty at any
U.S. patents:
time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will
4,684,870 4,734,049 5,203,015 5,214,789
either, at its option, repair or replace the defective
5,491,745 5,497,508 5,517,677 5,557,606
unit and return it to you without charge for parts,
5,574,994 5,610,946 5,613,201 5,625,870
service, or any other cost (except shipping and
5,627,876 5,628,059 5,634,196 5,634,205
handling) incurred by warrantor or its
5,678,176 5,697,096 5,717,312 5,722,070
representatives in connection with the performance
5,787,345 5,901,341 6,021,326 6,084,861
of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may
6,163,691 6,195,415 6,353,730
replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit.
THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE
IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY
PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU
OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY
OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.THIS WARRANTY DOES
NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE
REIMBURSEMENT OVERPAYMENT OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you
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