Uniden GMR2238-3CKDC Owner's Manual

GMR2238-3CKDC
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR2238-3CKDC (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 22 Mile Range* • Channel Monitor
• Internal VOX Circuitry • Channel Scan PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts • Keypad Lock
• Backlit LCD Display • DC IN 9V Jack
Your package contains two radios, three rechargeable
• Optional Headset Accessories
NiMH battery packs (#BP40), one AC adapter (#PS-
• Headset Jack
0007), one DC adapter (#DC-1002), one charging
cradle (#RC1285), 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 - #RC1285
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
• Headset - #HS910/HS915/ZA-133
• AC Adapter - #PS-0007
GMR2238-3CKDC RADIO
• DC Adapter - #DC-1002
GMRS LICENSE
The 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.
MIC
No license is required for operation on channels
8-14 or operation on any channel in Canada.
CHARGE
INSTALL THE BATTERY
1 Antenna 14 Battery Level Meter
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 15 Receive Indicator
Your radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack or
3 Monitor Button 16 Call Indicator
4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).
4 Scan Key 17 Scan Indicator
5 Menu Key 18 Channel Indicator
6 Channel Tone Key 19 Hi Power Indicator
To install the NiMH battery pack:
7 Speaker 20 Low Power Indicator
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
8 Up/Down Button 21 Transmit Indicator
2) Remove the battery compartment door by
9 Headset Jack 22 Volume Setting Indicator
pressing the tab at the bottom of the
10 On/Off Key 23 Keypad Lock Indicator
11 Call Key 24 VOX Indicator compartment door, and remove the cover.
12 Microphone 25 Sub Code Indicator
13 DC IN 9V 26 Charging Contacts
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery • Charge time may vary depending on the battery
life remaining.
compartment. Be certain to follow the
instructions written on the label on the battery
• Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so can
pack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will create a safety hazard or damage the radio.
prevent the unit from operating.
• For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
charging.
• Battery must be installed for operation, even from
external power.
• If battery Power is low, you cannot operate the
radio even using external power. Allow the
BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW
batteries to charge before using. If you try to
BATTERY ALERT
transmit while power is low, the radio will
automatically turn off.
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to
indicate the status of the batteries. When the
battery in the unit is low, the battery level meter
icon flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery
USING THE RADIO
pack immediately or if you are using the alkaline
batteries, you must replace the alkaline batteries in
order to continue using the radio. In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
this reference guide completely before attempting to
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or
operate the unit.
property damage from fire or electrical shock, only
use the Uniden accessories specifically designated Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
for this product.
1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio ON,
and increase the speaker volume by pressing the
▲ key. To decrease the volume, press the ▼
key.
CHARGING THE RADIO
2) Press and hold the key again to turn the radio
OFF.
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack,
each radio can be charged directly or by using the Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
supplied charging cradle.
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys
(except for the PTT button and CALL key) is
Charge by Using the Radio
pressed. To turn this sound OFF, press and hold the
1) Connect the DC adapter (#DC-1002) to DC IN 9V CALL key while turning ON the radio. Repeat this
step to turn the sound ON.
jack of the radio and to a cigarette lighter port.
2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the
battery indicator stops flashing. Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 22 channels and 99 Sub codes you
Using the Charging Cradle
can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
1) Connect the AC adapter (#PS-0007) to DC IN 9V someone, each of you must be set to the same
channel and Sub code.
jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,
To choose a channel:
and place the radio in the charging cradle with
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press the
the keypad facing forward.
CHAN TONE key and press the ▲ or ▼ key to
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the
increase or decrease the channel number displayed.
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio
from the charging cradle after charging.
Note: Channels 1-7 have an typical range of up to
22 miles. Channels 8-14 have an typical range of
Note:
up to 5 miles. Channels 15-22 have an typical
• For charging batteries directly without the cradle,
range of up to 22 miles. You can know which GMRS
use only the #DC-1002 Cigarette Lighter Adapter
or FRS channel is active by the icon. hi icon is
cord. Other power cords could damage your
displayed while scanning GMRS channels, and the
radio.
lo icon is displayed while scanning FRS channels.
• DC IN 9V Jack of the radio is for charge only.
Be sure to install the battery before charge.
Choosing a Sub Code
• Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
the codes, OFF or 1-99 selected. Code oF (OFF)
approved accessories from Uniden.
indicates no Sub code selected and your radio can Navigating through the Menu
receive a signal regardless of the code settings of
Use the MENU button to access your radio's
the transmitting radio.
advanced functions.
1) Press CHAN TONE in channel select mode.
Normal VOX Level Call Tone Key Lock
The subcode indicator will flash.
2) Press the ▲ or ▼ key to increase or decrease
the code number displayed. You can also select
OFF, 1-5 1-5 ON-OFF
oF (OFF) at this stage.
3) Exit the Menu.
Channel Scan Feature
1) To enter the Menu, press the MENU key.
Your radio has a channel scan feature that allows 2) Additional presses of the MENU key advances
you to easily scan all 22 channels. When an active you through the Menu until exiting to "Normal"
channel is detected, the radio pauses on that operating mode.
channel until the channel is clear. Then after a 2 3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
second delay, the radio continues scanning. a. Press and hold the key again.
Pressing the PTT button while the scan is paused b. Press the PTT, MON, CALL, SCAN or CHAN
on a channel allows you to transmit on that TONE key
channel. c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically
returns to "Normal" mode.
To turn ON channel scan:
Voice Operated Transmission
Press the SCAN key until the scan... icon is
displayed. The channel number on the display Your radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice
changes as the radio rapidly cycles through the Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be used for
channels. automatic voice transmissions. The VOX feature is
designed to be used with a headset with a
To turn OFF channel scan:
microphone. Transmission is initiated by speaking
Press the CALL, PTT, MENU or SCAN key.
into the remote microphone instead of pushing the
PTT button.
Talking on Your Radio
To select the VOX level:
To talk to others using the radio:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
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 (OFF)
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from
disables VOX, while levels 1-5 set the sensitivity
the microphone. While you are transmitting, the
of the VOX circuit.
icon appears on the display. To avoid cutting
2) Press either the ▲ or ▼ key to the desired VOX
off the first part of your transmission, pause
sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased
slightly after pressing the PTT button before you
sensitivity to voice in normally quiet environments,
start talking.
and use a higher level to reduce undesired
2) When you have finished speaking, release the
activation in very noisy environments.
PTT button. You can now receive incoming
calls. While receiving, the icon appears on Transmitting a Call Tone
the display. Your radio is equipped with 5 selectable call tones
that are transmitted when the CALL key is pressed.
Monitor Mode Feature
To select a call tone:
Your radio allows you to listen for weak signals on
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the current channel at the press of a key.
the call icon is shown on the display. The
To turn ON the Monitor Mode:
current call tone number (1-5) is indicated.
2) Press the ▲ or ▼ key to increase or decrease
• For brief listening, press MON button. The
the number to the desired call tone. Each tone
icon blinks.
will be heard through the speaker.
• Press and hold MON button for 2 seconds until
two beeps sound for continuous listening. The
To transmit the selected call tone, press the CALL
receiver circuit stays open, letting both the noise
key. The selected tone will automatically be
and weak signals to be heard.
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
To lock the keypad:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the icon appears on the display. The current
Normal
Key Lock status oF (OFF) blinks on the display.
2) To switch the Key Lock mode from oF (OFF) to
on, press the ▲ key.
3) To confirm the setting, press the MENU key.
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 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.