Uniden EcoTerra GMR1838-2CK Owner's Manual

GMR1838-2CK
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR1838-2CK (General Mobile Radio Service)
radio. This lightweight, palm-sized, radio is a state-
of-the-art device, equipped with many valuable
features. Use it at sporting events, to stay in
contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing,
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels • Roger Beep
outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital
• 99 Sub Codes • Battery Charger communication.
(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code) • Battery Level Meter
• Up to 18 Mile Range* • Channel Monitor
• Internal VOX Circuitry • Channel Scan PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts • Keypad Lock
Your package contains two GMR1838-2CK radios,
• Backlit LCD Display • DC IN 9V Jack
two rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BP40), one
• Optional Headset Accessories
AC adapter (#PS-0007), one charging cradle
• Headset Jack
(#RC1286), two belt clips and this reference guide.
You can operate the unit using the rechargeable
NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries
(not included). To order the following optional
accessories, visit our web site at www.uniden.com
or call 1-800-554-3988 during regular business
hours. Use only Uniden accessories.
• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP40
• Charging Cradle - #RC1286
• Headset - #HS910/HS915/ZA-133
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
• AC Adapter - #PS-0007
• DC Adapter - #DC-1002
GMR1838-2CK RADIO
GMRS LICENSE
The GMR1838-2CK radio operates on the
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
frequencies when using Channels 1-7 and
channels 15-22. You must have a GMRS license
issued by the Federal Communications
Commission to legally use these channels. 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.
No license is required for operation on channels
8-14 or operation on any channel in Canada.
INSTALL THE BATTERY
Your radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack or
1 Antenna 14 Battery Level Meter
4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 15 Receive Indicator
3 Monitor Button 16 Call Indicator
To install the NiMH battery pack:
4 Scan Key 17 Scan Indicator
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
5 Menu Key 18 Channel Indicator
6 Channel Tone Key 19 Hi Power Indicator 2) Remove the battery compartment door by
7 Speaker 20 Low Power Indicator
pressing the tab at the bottom of the
8 Up/Down Button 21 Transmit Indicator
compartment door, and remove the cover.
9 Headset Jack 22 Volume Setting Indicator
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery
10 On/Off Key 23 Keypad Lock Indicator
compartment. Be certain to follow the
11 Call Key 24 VOX Indicator
instructions written on the label on the battery
12 Microphone 25 Sub Code Indicator
13 DC IN 9V 26 Charging Contacts pack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will
prevent the unit from operating. • Battery must be installed for operation, even from
external power.
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
• If battery Power is low, you cannot operate the
radio even using external power. Allow the
batteries to charge before using. If you try to
BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW
transmit while power is low, the radio will
BATTERY ALERT
automatically turn off.
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to
indicate the status of the batteries. When the
USING THE RADIO
battery in the unit is low, the battery level meter
icon flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
pack immediately or if you are using the alkaline this reference guide completely before attempting to
operate the unit.
batteries, you must replace the alkaline batteries in
order to continue using the radio.
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio ON,
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or
and increase the speaker volume by pressing the
property damage from fire or electrical shock, only
use the Uniden accessories specifically designated ▲ key. To decrease the volume, press the ▼
key.
for this product.
2) Press and hold the key again to turn the radio
OFF.
CHARGING THE RADIO
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys
GMR1838-2CK radios can be charged directly or by
(except for the PTT button and call key) is pressed.
using the supplied charging cradle.
To turn this sound OFF, press and hold the call key
while turning ON the radio. Repeat this step to turn
Charge by Using the Radio
the sound ON.
1) Connect the optional DC adapter (#DC-1002) to
DC IN 9V jack of the radio and to a cigarette
Choosing a Channel
lighter port.
Your radio has 22 channels and 99 Sub codes you
2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the
can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
battery indicator stops flashing.
someone, each of you must be set to the same
channel and Sub code.
Using the Charging Cradle
1) Connect the AC adapter (#PS-0007) to DC IN 9V
To choose a channel:
jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press the
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,
chan tone key and press the ▲ or ▼ key to
and place the radio in the charging cradle with
increase or decrease the channel number displayed.
the keypad facing forward.
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the
Note: Channels 1-7 have an typical range of up to
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio
18 miles. Channels 8-14 have an typical range of
from the charging cradle after charging.
up to 5 miles. Channels 15-22 have an typical
range of up to 18 miles. You can know which GMRS
Note:
or FRS channel is active by the icon. hi icon is
• For charging batteries directly without the cradle,
displayed while scanning GMRS channels, and the
use only the #DC-1002 Cigarette Lighter Adapter
lo icon is displayed while scanning FRS channels.
cord, available from www.Uniden.com.
Other power cords could damage your radio.
Choosing a Sub Code
• DC IN 9V Jack of the radio is for charge only. Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
Be sure to install the battery before charge. the codes, OFF or 1-99 selected. Code oF (OFF)
indicates no Sub code selected and your radio can
• Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or
receive a signal regardless of the code settings of
approved accessories from Uniden.
the transmitting radio.
• Charge time may vary depending on the battery
life remaining.
1) Press chan tone in channel select mode.
• Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so can The subcode indicator will flash.
create a safety hazard or damage the radio. 2) Press the ▲ or ▼ key to increase or decrease
the code number displayed. You can also select
• For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
oF (OFF) at this stage.
charging.
3) Exit the Menu.
1) To enter the Menu, press the menu key.
Channel Scan Feature 2) Additional presses of the menu key advances
you through the Menu until exiting to "Normal"
Your GMR1838-2CK radio has a channel scan
operating mode.
feature that allows you to easily scan all 22
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
channels. When an active channel is detected, the
a. Press and hold the key again.
radio pauses on that channel until the channel is
b. Press the PTT, mon, call, scan or chan tone
clear. Then after a 2 second delay, the radio
key
continues scanning. Pressing the PTT button while
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically
the scan is paused on a channel allows you to
returns to "Normal" mode.
transmit on that channel.
To turn ON channel scan:
Voice Operated Transmission
Press the scan key until the scan... icon is
Your GMR1838-2CK radio is equipped with a user
displayed. The channel number on the display
selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that
changes as the radio rapidly cycles through the
can be used for automatic voice transmissions. The
channels.
VOX feature is designed to be used with a headset
with a microphone. Transmission is initiated by
To turn OFF channel scan:
speaking into the remote microphone instead of
Press the call, PTT, menu or scan key.
pushing the PTT button.
To select the VOX level:
Talking on Your Radio
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
To talk to others using the radio:
the vox icon appears on the display. The current
1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a
level (OFF, 1-5) will be indicated. Level oF
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from
(OFF)
the microphone. While you are transmitting, the
disables VOX, while levels 1-5 set the sensitivity
icon appears on the display. To avoid cutting
of the VOX circuit.
off the first part of your transmission, pause
2) Press either the ▲ or ▼ key to the desired VOX
slightly after pressing the PTT button before you
sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased
start talking.
sensitivity to voice in normally quiet
2) When you have finished speaking, release the
environments, and use a higher level to reduce
PTT button. You can now receive incoming
undesired activation in very noisy environments.
calls. While receiving, the icon appears on
the
Transmitting a Call Tone
display.
Your GMR1838-2CK radio is equipped with 5
selectable call tones that are transmitted when the
Monitor Mode Feature
call key is pressed.
Your GMR1838-2CK radio allows you to listen for
To select a call tone:
weak signals on the current channel at the press of
a key. 1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the call icon is shown on the display. The
To turn ON the Monitor Mode:
current call tone number (1-5) is indicated.
• For brief listening, press mon button. The
2) Press the ▲ or ▼ key to increase or decrease
icon blinks.
the number to the desired call tone. Each tone
• Press and hold mon button for 2 seconds until
will be heard through the speaker.
two beeps sound for continuous listening. The
receiver circuit stays open, letting both the noise
To transmit the selected call tone, press the call
and weak signals to be heard.
key. The selected tone will automatically be
transmitted for a fixed length of time. Call Tone will
To turn OFF Monitor Mode:
be cancelled when the PTT button is pressed.
Press mon button to return to "Normal" mode,
and the icon stops blinking and disappears.
Key Lock
Navigating through the Menu
To lock the keypad:
To access the advanced features of the GMR1838-
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
2CK, your radio has a Menu function.
the icon appears on the display. The current
Key Lock status oF (OFF) blinks on the display.
Normal VOX Level Call Tone Key Lock Normal
2) To switch the Key Lock mode from oF (OFF) to
on, press the ▲ key.
3) To confirm the setting, press the menu key.
OFF, 1-5 1-5 ON-OFF
The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.
Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming
your selection by pressing the menu key, the Key
Lock setting will be set to oF (OFF).
To unlock the keypad:
1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio OFF.
2) Press and hold the key again to turn the radio
ON. The keypad is unlocked.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your GMR1838-2CK 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 automatically turns ON when any
key (except the PTT button) is pressed. The LCD
display illuminates for 10 seconds before turning
OFF.
Roger Beep
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end of
transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission).
Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker when
both Roger beep and Key Beep are set to ON. When
Roger beep is set to ON and Key Beep OFF, Roger
Beep will not be heard from the speaker but it will be
transmitted to your party. When Roger Beep is set to
OFF, Roger Beep neither be herad nor transmitted.
To turn ON Roger Beep:
Press and hold the ▲ key while turning ON the radio.
To turn OFF Roger Beep:
Press and hold the ▲ key while turning ON the radio.