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- Page 1 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model: GMRS200 Owner's Manual 128-XXXX 1 of 24 Released: 3- 03 - 2005...
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Page 3: Safety Information
These are not indicative of a fault condition. Avoid placing the GMRS200 radio transceiver for prolonged periods of time in direct sunlight or temperatures below -4 °... -
Page 4: Fcc Warning
Never attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries, as batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage to the product. If rechargeable batteries are used, such as Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), use only Audiovox- approved rechargeable batteries. Use of the optional Audiovox charger with other brands of batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with different brands. - Page 5 Model GMRS200 (FCC License Required) PTT- 1. Battery Cover 2. Keylock/Monitor (M) Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) and Func- tion Confirmation Button 5. Antenna 6. External Speaker (SP)/ Microphone (MIC)/CHG Jack 7. Built-in Speaker (REF) (REF) 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9.
- Page 6 Model GMRS200 DISPLAY 1. Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off. 2. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This function disables keys such as channel up/down, SCAN and MODE.
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Page 7: Optional Accessories
If necessary, four AAA alkaline batteries can be used to power the GMRS200, but note that these type batteries can not be recharged and damage to the charger or the batteries may result if the units are placed in the GMRS4WM wall mount charger with the alkaline batteries installed. - Page 8 Installing the batteries: Battery installation is made more convenient when the carry clip is either rotated left or right to the horizontal position, or is removed. Simply rotate the clip in either direction to the horizontal position. Be careful not to use excessive force.
- Page 9 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS200: Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries. If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries.
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Page 10: Weather Band
GMRS200 OPERATIONAL MODES WEATHER BAND CHANNEL SELECT WEATHER Alert SELECT NOTE: 1. To switch between GMRS/FRS and Weather Band modes, press and hold the Mode but- ton for 3 seconds. Refer to the appropriate section of this manual for detailed operating instructions for each mode. - Page 11 Adjusting the Volume (11, 10) With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/Volume button ( ) to increase volume and the Down Channel/Volume button ( ) to decrease volume. The display will indicate the current volume level between 1 and 7 by the small number in the icon ( U Monitor/Keylock Button (2) This button is used to check activity on the current frequency before...
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Page 12: Operating Modes And Features
External Microphone (MIC)/Speaker (SPK)/(CHG) Jack (6) This jack accepts an Audiovox Earbud/microphone connector, or the Charging Adapter connector. For equipment and accessories, refer to Page 7 and/or visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com Operating Modes and Features GMRS Operation: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the ( more than 2 second to turn on power . -
Page 13: Channel Selection
Channel Selection In order to communicate with other GMRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency. The GMRS200 has 22 channels (frequencies) indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel. Channels 1 through 7 are the shared GMRS/FRS channels. - Page 14 party on the same main channel using the same subcode. (This filters out unwanted transmissions without the same coded squelch tone). There are 38 CTCSS Sub-channels for each main channel. A different subcode may be selected for each of the 22 channels. To change the CTCSS Sub-channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button twice;...
- Page 15 VOX and Sensitivity Level Selection This selection enables you to set the VOX function and its sensitivity level to compensate for ambient noise in your immediate area. A VOX sensitivity of 3 is the most sensitive, and should be used in a relati- vely quiet surrounding.
- Page 16 Key Tone This feature allows the transceiver to sound a confirmation tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE Button or SCAN Button. To turn the key tones on or off: When the key tone feature is on, the Bell icon appears steady on the display, and the beep tones sound in response to button activation.
- Page 17 Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides 3 user-selectable call ringer melodies to alert you to an incoming call. To select your favorite call ringer melody: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 8 times (7 times for FRS). CA will appear on the display, together with a flashing number between 01 and 03, and an appropriate call ring.
- Page 18 Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settings of the unit. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE, Up/ Down and SCAN Buttons. To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the Monitor Button momentarily to enable the Auto Key lock function;...
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Page 19: Weather Alert Mode
To change the channel: - Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main channel number. - Press the Down Button (11) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number. NOTE: When the weather band operation mode is entered the transceiver will bypass the squelch setting and open the channel. -
Page 20: Notes For Good Communication
NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 . The GMRS200 22 channels are shared on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels. A common code of ethics/courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
• Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so. • Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle’s air-bag. If the air-bag de- ploys, it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury. Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause... - Page 22 General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS Radios) Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Channel Spacing Privacy Codes Weather Band (7 Channels) Canadian Maritime (3 Channels) 161.6500, 161.7750, 163.2750MHz Dimensions (W x H x D) (Without Antenna) Power Supply Power Source Operating Time:...
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Page 23: Main Channel Frequencies
This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United States of America. Use in other countries may be prohibited or restricted by local regulation. Please check with the local regulating agency be- fore using this device outside the United States of America. Main Channel Frequencies: NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. - Page 24 CHANNELCROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 AND 15 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO CHANNELCROSS REFERENCE FOR 15 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO NOTE WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS, COMPARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMPATIBILITY. CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 CHANNEL FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO...
- Page 25 Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 Weather Channel Frequencies: Channel Freq. MHz 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 *Canadian Marine...
- Page 26 90 DAY / 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX SPECIALIZED APPLICATION, LLC (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part therof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workman ship within 90 days from the date of original purchase,...
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