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USING THE EMERGENCY
SPECIFICATIONS
/WEATHER RADIO
Channels
15 GMRS / 7 FRS
CTCSS Codes
38 Sub-Audible Tones
Your GMRS720-2 radio can receive
Operating Frequency
FRS/GMRS 462.5500 -
Emergency/Weather broadcasts from the NOAA
467.7125 MHz
National Weather Service. When in the
W/X 162.400 - 162.550 MHz
Emergency/Weather Radio Alert mode, the system
Power Source
4 AA Alkaline Batteries
functions as it does in GMRS/FRS mode but also
Range
Channels 8-14 up to 2 miles
monitors the selected weather channel for alerts
Channels 1-7, 15-22 up to
while you are not transmitting.
5 miles (PTT mode) and
While using the Emergency/Weather Radio, you
7 miles (at boost mode)
are not able to receive GMRS/FRS
Battery Life
18 Hours typ. -
communications.
Alkaline Batteries
1) To turn ON the Emergency/Weather Radio
(5/5/90 duty cycle)
Broadcast mode, press the wx/alert key. The
Frequency Chart
weather icon
appears on the display.
Ch. Freq.
Cross Ref.
Ch. Freq.
2) Press chan/scan + or – key to increase or
decrease the number to the desired
1
462.5625 FRS & GMRS 1
12 467.6625 FRS 12
Emergency/Weather Channel.
2
462.5875 FRS & GMRS 2
13 467.6875 FRS 13
3) To exit, press the wx/alert key. The weather
3
462.6125 FRS & GMRS 3
14 467.7125 FRS 14
icon
disappears from the display.
4
462.6375 FRS & GMRS 4
15 462.5500 GMRS 11
5
462.6625 FRS & GMRS 5
16 462.5750 GMRS 8
Choosing an Emergency/Weather Channel
6
462.6875 FRS & GMRS 6
17 462.6000 GMRS 12
There are 7 NOAA channel frequencies available
7
462.7125 FRS & GMRS 7
18 462.6250 GMRS 9
and these frequencies are common between the
US and Canada. You will need to know what
8
467.5625 FRS 8
19 462.6500 GMRS 13
frequency is being transmitted in your location.
9
467.5875 FRS 9
20 462.6750 GMRS 10
10 467.6125 FRS 10
21 462.7000 GMRS 14
1) Press and hold the wx/alert key, the
icon
appears on the display.
11 467.6375 FRS 11
22 462.7250 GMRS 15
2) When the unit receives a warning signal, it
CTCSS Chart (Hz)
beeps for 5 seconds. The weather icon
,
Code
Freq.
Code
Freq.
the
icon and channel indicator blinks.
oF
OFF
20
131.8
3) To turn OFF Weather Alert, press and hold the
1
67.0
21
136.5
wx/alert. key.The
icon disappears from
the display.
2
71.9
22
141.3
3
74.4
23
146.2
•
When Emergency/Weather Alert is activated,
4
77.0
24
151.4
the highest priority is given to this function.
5
79.7
25
156.7
It checks for alert signals every 6 seconds and
6
82.5
26
162.2
switches to the warning receive mode
7
85.4
27
167.9
automatically.
8
88.5
28
173.8
9
91.5
29
179.9
NOAA Weather Radio Frequency List
10
94.8
30
186.2
11
97.4
31
192.8
Channel 1 162.550 MHz Channel 5 162.450 MHz
12
100.0
32
203.5
Channel 2 162.400 MHz Channel 6 162.500 MHz
13
103.5
33
210.7
Channel 3 162.475 MHz Channel 7 162.525 MHz
14
107.2
34
218.1
Channel 4 162.425 MHz
15
110.9
35
225.7
16
114.8
36
233.6
17
118.8
37
241.8
18
123.0
38
250.3
19
127.3
FCC INFORMATION
FCC 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
Cross Ref.
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:
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
moving your radio away from the receiver. If you
antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact
cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires
with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please
that you stop using the radio.
contact your local dealer for a replacement
Hazardous Environments: Do not operate the
antenna.
radio in hazardous environments. Explosion or fire
Body-worn Operation
may result. Do not operate the radio near
This device was tested for typical body-worn
unshielded electrical blasting caps.
operations using the supplied belt-clip.
Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
blasting operations and may cause an explosion.
requirements, Body-worn operations are restricted
Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental
to the supplied belt-clip.
transmission when in a blasting area or in areas
For hand-held operation, the radio should be held
posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Construction
1 inch from the user's face. The use of accessories
crews often use remote control RF devices to set
that do not satisfy these requirements may not
off explosives.
comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and
Care and Safety: To clean the radio, use a soft
should be avoided.
cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or
For more information about RF exposure, please
solvents because they can harm the body of the
visit the FCC web site at www.fcc.gov.
unit and leak inside, causing permanent damage.
Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the battery
contacts. Do not submerge the unit in water. If the
unit gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteries
immediately.
Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth to
minimize potential water damage. Leave the battery
compartment cover off overnight to ensure
complete drying. Do not use the radio until the unit
is completely dry.
is void outside the United States of America and
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Canada.
Important: Evidence of original purchase is
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should include all parts and accessories originally
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craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions
original purchase and a note describing the defect
set out below.
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WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the
be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to
original user shall terminate and be of no further
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effect 12 months after the date of original retail
sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is:
(A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or
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Covered under one or more of the following
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STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the
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product does not conform to this warranty at any
5,574,994 5,610,946 5,613,201 5,625,870
time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will
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either, at its option, repair or replace the defective
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unit and return it to you without charge for parts,
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service, or any other cost (except shipping and
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handling) incurred by warrantor or its
representatives in connection with the performance
of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may
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
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LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
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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.
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