Uniden ecoterra GMR645-2CK User Manual

GMR645-2CK Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR645-2CK (General Mobile Radio Service)
radio. This product is a lightweight, palm-sized
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels • Battery Charger
radio. Use it at sporting events to stay in contact
• 38 CTCSS Codes • Battery Level Meter
with family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or
• Up to 6 Mile Range* • Channel Monitor
in a neighborhood watch for vital communication.
• Internal VOX Circuitry
• Channel Scan
This compact, state-of-the-art device is equipped
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts • Keypad Lock
with many features.
• Backlit LCD Display • NOAA Emergency /
• Optional Headset Accessories Weather Channels
• Headset Jack • Emergency Weather Alert
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Roger Beep
Your package contains two GMR645-2CK radios,
two rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BP38), AC
adapter (#AC6248), Recharging cradle (#RC6348),
two belt clips and this reference guide. You may
operate the unit using the rechargeable NiMH
battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries
(not included). 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
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
• Headset - #HS2467
GMR645-2CK RADIO
FCC GMRS LICENSE
The GMR645-2CK radio operates on 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.
INSTALL THE BATTERY
Your GMR645-2CK radio uses the NiMH battery
pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).
To install the NiMH battery pack:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2) Remove the battery compartment door by
1 Antenna 14 Receive Indicator
pressing the tab at the bottom of the
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 15 Call Indicator
compartment door allowing the door to be
3 Monitor Key 16 Scan Indicator
removed.
4 Call Key 17 Channel Indicator
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery
5 WX/Alert Key 18 Alert Indicator
compartment. Be certain to follow the instruction
6 Channel/Scan Key 19 Weather Indicator
7 Speaker 20 Transmit Indicator written on the label on the battery pack.
8 Headset Jack 21 Volume Setting Indicator
Installing the battery pack incorrectly will prevent
9 Up Key 22 VOX Indicator
the unit from operating.
10 On/Off/Select Key 23 GMRS/FRS Indicator
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
11 Microphone 24 Keypad Lock Indicator
12 Down Key 25 CTCSS Indicator
13 Battery Level Meter 26 Charging LED's
BATTERY LEVEL AND 1) To enter the Menu, press the sel/ key.
2) Additional presses of the sel/ key will advance
LOW BATTERY ALERT
you through the Menu until exiting to "Normal"
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to operating mode.
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
indicate the status of the batteries. When the battery in
a. Press and hold the sel/ key again.
the unit is low, the battery level meter icon will
b. Press the PTT, mon, call, wx/alert, or ch/scan key
flash. Recharge the NiMH battery pack immediately or if
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically returns to
you are using the alkaline batteries, you must replace the
alkaline batteries in order to continue using the radio. "Normal" mode.
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or property
Choosing a Channel
damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden
Your radio has 22 channels and 38 CTCSS codes
accessories specifically designated for this product.
you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
someone, each of you must be set to the same
USING THE CHARGING CRADLE
channel and CTCSS code.
To choose a channel:
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two
GMR645-2CK radios can be charged by using the
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press the
charging cradle.
ch/scan key and press the L or M key to increase or
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing
decrease the channel number displayed.
the radio in the charging cradle. Otherwise the
battery level meter icon won't indicate properly. Note: Channels 1-7 have an expectancy range of
up to 6 miles. Channels 8-14 have an expectancy
1) Connect the AC adapter (# AC6248) to DC IN 9V
range of up to 2 miles. Channels 15-22 have an
jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. expectancy range of up to 6 miles.
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,
and place the radio in the charging cradle with Choosing a CTCSS Code
the keypad facing forward.
Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the
the codes, OFF or 1-38 selected. Code oF (OFF)
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio
indicates no CTCSS code selected and your radio
from the charging cradle after charge.
can receive a signal regardless of the code settings
of the transmitting radio.
Note: The charge indicator LED's will remain on as
long as the radios are left in the charger.
1) Enter the Menu. The CTCSS code on the LCD
display will appear.
2) Press the L or M key to increase or decrease
USING THE RADIO the code number displayed. You can also select
oF (OFF) at this stage.
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this
3) Exit the Menu.
reference guide completely before attempting to operate
the unit.
Talking on Your Radio
To talk to others using the radio:
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the radio ON,
1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a
and increase the speaker volume by pressing the L
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from
key. To decrease the volume, press the M key.
the microphone. While you are transmitting, the
2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn the radio
icon will appear on the display. To avoid
OFF.
cutting off the first part of your transmission,
pause slightly after pressing the PTT button
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
before you start talking.
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons or
2) When you are finished speaking, release the PTT
keys (except for the PTT button and call key) are pressed.
button. You can now receive incoming calls. While
To turn this sound OFF, press and hold the call key while
receiving, the icon will appear on the display.
turning ON the radio. Repeat this step to turn the sound ON.
Navigating through the Menu
Voice Operated Transmission
To access the advanced features of the GMR645-2CK, Your GMR645-2CK radio is equipped with a user
your radio has a Menu function.
selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that
can be used for automatic voice transmissions. The
Normal CTCSS VOX Level Call Tone Key Lock Normal
VOX feature is designed to be used with a headset
with a microphone. Transmission is initiated by
speaking into the remote microphone instead of
1-5
OFF, 1-38 OFF, 1-3 ON-OFF pushing the PTT button.
To select the VOX level: 2) To switch the Key Lock mode from oF (OFF) to
on, press the L key.
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
3) To confirm the setting, press the sel/
the vox icon appears on the display. The current
The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.
level (OFF, 1-3) will be indicated. Level oF (OFF)
disables VOX, while levels - set the Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming
sensitivity of the VOX circuit. your selection by pressing the sel/ key, the key
2) Press either the L or M key to the desired VOX
Lock setting will be set to oF (OFF).
sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased
sensitivity to voice in normally quiet To Unlock the keypad:
environments, and use a higher level to reduce
1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the radio
undesired activation in very noisy environments.
OFF.
3) Exit the Menu.
2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn the
radio ON. The keypad is unlocked.
Transmitting a Call Tone
Your GMR645-2CK radio is equipped with 5
Automatic Power Save Feature
selectable call tones that will be transmitted when
Your GMR645-2CK radio has a unique circuit
the call key is pressed.
designed to dramatically extend the life of the
To select a call tone: batteries. If there is no transmission nor an
incoming call within 3 seconds, your radio switches
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
to the Power Save mode. The radio is still able to
the call icon is shown on the display. The current
receive transmissions in this mode.
call tone number ( - ) will be indicated.
2) Press the L or M key to increase or decrease
LCD Backlight
the number to the desired call tone. Each tone
The LCD Backlight will automatically turn ON when
will be heard through the speaker.
any key (except the PTT button) is pressed. The
3) Exit the Menu.
LCD display will illuminate for 10 seconds before
turning OFF.
To transmit the selected call tone, press the call
key. The selected tone will automatically be
Monitor Mode Feature
transmitted for a fixed length of time. Call Tone will
Your GMR645-2CK radio allows you to listen for weak
be cancelled when the PTT button is pressed.
signals on the current channel at the press of a key.
Channel Scan Feature
To turn ON the Monitor Mode:
Your GMR645-2CK radio has a channel Scan
• Press mon for brief listening, the
icon will
feature that allows you to easily Scan all 22
blink.
channels. When an active channel is detected, the
• Press and hold mon for 2 seconds for continuous
radio will pause on that channel until the channel is
listening. The receiver circuit will stay open, and
clear. Then after a 2 second delay, the radio will
letting in both the noise and weak signals.
continue scanning. Pressing the PTT button while
the Scan is paused on a channel will allow you to
To turn OFF Monitor Mode:
transmit on that channel.
Press mon to return to "Normal" mode, and the
To turn ON channel Scan:
icon stop blinking.
Press and hold the ch/scan key until the scan icon
Roger Beep
is displayed. The channel number on the display
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end
will change as the radio rapidly cycles through the
of transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission).
channels. You can know which GMRS or FRS
Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker
channel is active by the icon. The icon indicates
when Key Beep is on. Roger Beep is transmitted
scanning GMRS channel, and the icon indicates
even if Key Beep is turned off. However Roger Beep
scanning FRS channel.
will not be heard from the speaker.
To turn OFF channel Scan:
To turn ON Roger Beep:
Press the sel/ , call, PTT, or wx/alert key, or
press and hold the ch/scan key for 2 seconds.
Press and hold the L key while turning ON the
radio.
Key Lock
To turn OFF Roger Beep:
To Lock the keypad:
Press and hold the L key while turning ON the
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the icon appears on the display. The current radio.
Key Lock status oF (OFF) blinks on the display.
key.