Uniden GMR5089-2CKHS Owner's Manual

GMR5089-2CKHS
English Congratulations on your purchase of a Uniden
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) waterproof
GMR5099-2CKHS
radio. These lightweight, palm-sized, radios are
state-of-the-art devices. Both have many top
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels features. The GMR5089-2CKHS and GMR5099-
• Battery Level Meter
2CKHS include two VOX headset boom mics. Use
• 7 Weather Channels • Rechargeable NiMH
• 142 Privacy Codes (CTCSS Tone them at sporting events, to contact family and
Battery Packs
and DCS Code) • Dual Charging Cradle with friends, while hiking, skiing, or outdoors, or in a
• Up to 50 Mile Range*
AC Adapter neighborhood watch for vital communication — even
• Internal VOX Circuitry • Channel Monitor outside by the pool! Don't worry; they float!
• TRU Waterproof™ (JIS7) —
• Channel Scan
Your radio complies with JIS7 water-resistant
Submersible and Floats • Group Scan
• Direct Call with Name Display standards, which means the radio can be
• Keypad Lock
submerged in 1.0 meters of water for 30 minutes
• 143 Group Codes • NOAA Emergency /
• Silent Mode without damage.
Weather Channels
• 10 Selectable Call/Ring Tone Alerts • Emergency Weather Alert
• The radio will only meet this rating if fully
• Backlit LCD Display
• Emergency Strobe Light
• Glow in the dark keys assembled and all rubber seals and the jack
• Belt Clip
cover are well maintained and correctly fitted. This
• Roger Beep • 2 Carabiner Clips
• Call Alert; Vibrate (GMR5099 Only) means that the Headset plug is not inserted, and
• Camo (GMR5099 Only)
• 2 Headset Boom Mics the Headset jack cover and the battery pack are
• BOOST for Maximum Range*
attached and securely fastened.
• Headset Jack
• After your radio is submerged in water, you might
• Auto Channel Change Call
notice that the sound is distorted. This is because
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions. water remains in and around the speaker and
GMR5089-2CKHS/GMR5099-2CKHS RADIO microphone. Just shake the radio to clear excess
water, and the sound should return to normal.
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
Note: If your radio is exposed to salt water, clean
your radio thoroughly with fresh water and dry it
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before turning it on.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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19 Your package contains two radios, two rechargeable
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NiMH battery packs, one AC adapter, one charging
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cradle, two headset boom mics, two belt clips, two
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carabiner clips, and this reference guide. A NiMH
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battery pack powers this unit. To order the following
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optional accessories, visit our web site at www.
10 uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988 during regular
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5 business hours. Use only Uniden accessories.
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• NiMH Battery Pack – #BP-38
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8 15 • Charging Cradle – #RC-1289
• Headset Boom Mic – #ZA-133 or ZA-160
• AC Adapter – #AD-0001
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• Carabiner Clip – #TSTD0720002
1 Antenna
16 Battery Level Indicator
GMRS LICENSE
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 17 Sub Code Indicator
3 BOOST Button
18 Alert Indicator
4 Light/Monitor Button 19 Group Indicator
The radio operates on the General Mobile Radio
5 Channel Up/Down Key
20 Receive Indicator
Service (GMRS) frequencies when using
6 Tone/Group Key 21 VOX Indicator
Channels 1-7 and channels 15-22. You must
7 D-call Key
22 Call Indicator
have a GMRS license issued by the Federal
8 Strobe Light 23 Channel Indicator
Communications Commission to legally use
9 Headset Jack
24 Missed Call Indicator
these channels.
10 Menu/Power key 25 Charging Contacts
11 Volume Up/Down key
26 Charging Indicators
12 Enter/Lock Key
13 Weather/Alert Key
14 Microphone
15 Speaker
For licensing information and application • The battery must be installed for the unit to Choosing a Channel
forms, visit the FCC online at: www.fcc.gov/wtb/
operate, even if the unit is also connected to
Your radio has 22 channels and 142 Privacy
uls or call the FCC hotline at 1-800-418-3676. If
external power.
codes you can use to talk to others. In order to
you have any questions, you can contact the
• If battery power is low, you cannot operate the
speak to someone, both your radios must be set to
FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322. No license is
radio even using external power. Allow the the same channel and Privacy code.
required for operation on channels 8-14 or
battery to charge before using. If you try to
operation on any channel in Canada.
To choose a channel:
transmit while power is low, the radio will
Press CH
automatically turn off.
INSTALL THE BATTERY
increase or decrease the channel number
Warning!
displayed.
• The charging cradle is not waterproof. If the
Each radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack.To To change the channel continuously, press
charging cradle falls in the water, unplug it
install the NiMH battery pack:
CH
before attempting to remove it from the water.
CH
1) Make sure the radio is off.
Allow the cradle to dry completely before
Note: Channels 1-7 and 15-22 have a typical
2) Turn the screw holding the battery compartment reconnecting the power.
range of up to 50 miles by pressing BOOST. HI
counterclockwise with a screwdriver and lift up
• Wipe off dirt or shake water from your radio displays when you select a GMRS channel, and
the battery cover,
before placing in the charging cradle if your LO displays when you select a FRS channel.
3) Put the NiMH battery pack in the battery
radio is soiled or wet.
compartment, applying the battery contacts to
the lower charge contacts. Be sure to follow the
USING A HEADSET
instructions written on the battery pack's label.
Installing the battery pack incorrectly will prevent
In order to use Group mode, you need to initialize
You can use a headset (#ZA-133 or ZA-160) for
the unit from operating. a couple of settings in your radio:
more private communications. To use a headset,
4) Before placing the battery cover back on the
• Set the radio to Group mode.
lift the rubber cover from over the headset jack,
radio, check the rubber seal around the battery
then plug in the headset. • Set a Group Code.
compartment and the ribbon of the battery pack;
Important: Your radio is not submersible or • Set a Unit Number.
make sure that the seal is in good condition and
waterproof when using a headset jack. When you
that there is no foreign matter under the seal.
• Set a "Nickname".
remove the headset, be sure to fully press the jack
5) Replace the battery compartment door. Tighten
cover into place to restore its waterproof capability. Setting the Radio to Group Mode
the screws securely.
To set the radio to Group mode, which enables
Note: If the rubber seal appears worn, nicked, or USING THE RADIO BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW
Direct Call, Auto Channel Change, and All Call,
dried out, replacement seals are available from BATTERY ALERT
press and hold TONE/GROUP for 2 seconds. The
www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988 during
radio displays GRP and group code.
business hours.
This radio has a battery level meter that indicates Note: In Group mode, you cannot receive
the status of the battery. When the battery level is
CHARGING THE RADIO transmissions from other radios unless they are
low, the battery level meter icon flashes and also set to the same channel and group code.
then BATT appears after 30 seconds. Recharge the
Setting the Group Code
Your radios include a charging cradle and two
NiMH battery pack immediately.
rechargeable battery packs. Follow these
Set the group code for your radio group from
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or
instructions to recharge your radios.
0-142. Everyone in your group must select the
property damage from fire or electrical shock, only
same group code in order to communicate with
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing
use the Uniden accessories specifically designated
each other.
the radio in the charging cradle.
for this product.
1) PressTONE/GROUP in Group mode. Press
1) Connect the adapter's plug to DC IN 9V jack of
USING THE RADIO CH
the charging cradle and plug the other end into
an AC outlet. 2) Press ENTER/ or TONE/GROUP to return to
normal operation.
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
and place the radio in the charging cradle with
this reference guide completely before attempting Setting the Unit Number
the keypad facing forward.
to operate the unit.
Each radio in your group needs to be set to a
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume unique unit number, from 1-16.
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio
1) Press and hold MENU/ to turn the radio on. 1) Press MENU/ . Advance through the menu
from the charging cradle after charging.
until UNIT appears, and then press ENTER/
2) To change the volume level, press VO or
Note:
The current unit number flashes.
to increase or decrease the volume level then
• Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or
press ENTER/ . 2) Press CH
approved accessories from Uniden. number.
3) Press and hold MENU/ to turn the radio off.
• Charge time may vary depending on the battery
3) Press ENTER/ to continue to the next
life remaining.
section.
Setting Your Nickname Automatically Changing Channels
Your nickname appears on other units' displays Auto Channel Change lets you easily coordinate a
when you make an All Call or Direct Call. This is channel change for everyone in your group. You
also the name that appears on other radio displays might want to do this when you find you are getting
when someone wants to make a Direct Call to you. a lot of interference on your current channel. You
Without a nickname, the unit number shows. also use this feature to change from a low-power
channel (8-14) to one of the high-powered
1) Press MENU/ . Advance through the menu
or , then press CH or to channels (1-7, 15-22) for more range (or to a low-
until UNIT appears, and then press ENTER/ .
power channel if you need longer battery life).
The current unit number flashes, then press
ENTER/ . The radio displays - - - - (or your To start an auto channel change, on any radio in
current nickname) with the first place in the
the group, press MENU/ . Advance through the
or , then repeatedly press and hold nickname flashing.
menu until CHCX appears, then press ENTER/ .
or for more than 1 second.
2) Press CH or to select the letter, then The current channel flashes. Use CH
select the target channel. You can check whether
ENTER/ to advance to the next letter until you
the selected channel is clear. Then press D CALL
have entered your nickname.
or ENTER/ .
3) Press MENU/ to confirm the setting and exit
the menu.
Your radio chirps for about 10 seconds while it
sends out the channel change signal. As each
SETTING UP GROUP MODE Using Group Mode
radio receives the channel change signal, it chirps
Group mode lets you make direct calls to other
once, then changes to the new channel.
people in your group without alerting the entire
group and also lets you quickly change everyone in To ensure all radios make it to the new channel,
we recommend you:
your group to another channel from a single radio.
Before using Group mode, follow the instructions in
• Make sure you are in an open environment,
"Setting Up Group mode" on every radio in your
where the radio will get the best range.
group. Then, to record the unit ID and everyone's
nickname in every radio, send a call to "All" from • Optimize range during the channel change
each radio one time (see "Sending a Direct Call"). signal by raising the radio over your head to
give the best possible height.
Sending a Direct Call
• Do a "roll call" on the new channel after the
Direct Call lets you call everyone in your group at
move to be sure no one was left behind. If you
once, or call a single person in your group without
missed someone, return to the previous channel
anyone else in the group knowing. It is like a
and issue the signal again.
"speed dial" directly to the person(s) you want to
talk to.
USING THE RADIO IN STANDARD MODE
To call everyone in your group, press D CALL in
Group mode. The radio flashes ALL. Then, press
Use the radio in Standard (not Group) mode when
D CALL or ENTER/ . Everyone in your group
you need to be able to communicate with radios
receives a call "chirp" for about 3 seconds. When
that do not have the group feature.
the chirp ends, begin your conversation.
Choosing a Privacy Code
Note: When you make a direct call to "all," your
radio also sends out your nickname or ID so that it
You can select a Privacy Code from 1-142 for each
will show up in the call list for everyone in your
channel. oF (off) indicates no Privacy Code
group.
selected and your radio can receive a signal
or to select the group number.
regardless of the code settings of the transmitting
To call one person in your group without having
radio.
other people know, press D CALL in Group mode.
Then, use CH or to select the person you
1) Press TONE/GROUP. The Privacy Code
want to call and press D CALL or ENTER/ . Your indicator flashes.
radio sounds tones for 3 seconds as it sends the
2) Press CH
call. When the selected person answers, you can
code. You can also select oF.
begin your conversation.
3) Press ENTER/
. You can silence the call tones any time by pressing normal operation.
PTT or BOOST.
Note: Only tones 1-38 are standard across radio
or to select the desired unit
brands. Other settings might differ from brand to
Your conversation remains private between you
and the person you called until 15 seconds after brand. See the specifications for the specific tones
used for each setting.
your last conversation. Then, your radio
automatically exits Private mode.
Channel Scan Feature Change, you need to set your radio to Group
mode.
Your radio has a channel scan feature that lets you
easily scan all 22 channels. When an active
Scan Silent
channel is detected, the radio pauses on that Mode Mode
channel until the channel is clear. Then after a
2-second delay, the radio resumes scanning.
Start
ON-OFF
Pressing PTT or BOOST while the scan is paused Scanning
on a channel lets you transmit on that channel.
Beep
Roger
To turn on channel scan: Tone
Beep
Press MENU/ . The radio displays SCAN. Press
ENTER/ .The channel number changes as the ON-OFF ON-OFF
radio rapidly cycles through the channels.
or to
Use the radio in Standard (not Group) mode when
you need to be able to communicate with radios
that do not have the group feature. 1) To enter the menu, press MENU/ .
2) Press MENU/ again to advance through the
Talking on Your Radio
menu. After the last menu item, the radio exits
To talk to others using the radio:
to the previous mode.
1) Press and hold PTT or BOOST and speak in a
3) Other ways to exit the Menu function are:
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from
a. Press PTT, BOOST, LIGHT/MON, D CALL,
the microphone. While you transmit, TXHI or
WX/ALERT or TONE/GROUP.
TXLO appears on the display according to the
b. Wait 10 seconds until the radio automatically
type of channel. To avoid cutting off the first part
returns to the previous mode.
of your transmission, pause slightly after
pressing PTT or BOOST before you start
Setting Silent Mode
talking.
When you turn on Silent mode, all incoming calls
2) When you finish speaking, release PTT or
are muted, the display backlight flashes, and the
BOOST. You can now receive incoming calls.
channel indicator displays SLNT and CALL to alert
While receiving, RX appears on the display.
you to an incoming call. If you do not respond to
Note: the call within 15 seconds, the backlight turns off.
The GMR5099 will also vibrate to remind you that
• When you press BOOST, BOOS appear on the
you missed a call. Silent mode is disabled for 15
display. The radio transmits at maximum power
seconds when you transmit, receive, or press any
when a GMRS channel is selected.
other button.
• If BOOST, PTT or VOX is continuously used, 1
To set Silent mode:
minute after you start using the feature the
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until
transmission stops and you hear a timeout error
the SLNT displays, then press ENTER/ . The
tone.
current setting flashes.
Monitor Mode Feature
2) Press CH to display on, then press ENTER/ .
Your radio lets you listen for weak signals on the
Note: To prevent unwanted silent alerts, be sure to
current channel at the press of a key.
use a Privacy Code or Group Code whenever you
use the Silent mode feature.
To turn on the Monitor mode:
• Press and hold LIGHT/MON for 2 seconds until
two beeps sound for continuous listening. The
receiver circuit stays open, so you hear both the
noise and weak signals.
or to increase or decrease the
To turn off Monitor mode:
or TONE/GROUP to return to
Press LIGHT/MON to return to the previous mode.
MON and RX disappear.
Navigating through the Normal Menu
Your radio has a Menu function to access
advanced features. In order to use Auto Channel
You can hear the received voice when you turn on
channel scan and an active channel is detected, even
during Silent mode.
Auto
VOX
Channel
Level Missed Call Alerts
Change
If you receive an incoming call while Silent mode is
Channel
OFF, 1-5
on and do not respond, the radio will turn on the
Change
Missed Call icon. If you are using Group mode, the
radio will also indicate who made the call.
Unit Call
Setting Tone
The GMR5099 will additionally remind you of a
missed call by vibrating every minute after the call for
Setting
3 minutes.
Unit 1-10
Number
Voice Operated Transmission
Setting Your radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice
Nickname
Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be used for
automatic voice transmissions. The VOX feature is
designed to be used with a headset with a
microphone. Transmission is initiated by speaking
into the remote microphone instead of pushing PTT
and BOOST. To select the VOX level:
1) Press MENU/ . Advance through the Menu until
VOX appears on the display, then press ENTER/
. The current level (off, 1-5) flashes. Level oF
(off) disables VOX, while levels 1-5 set the
sensitivity of the VOX circuit.
2) Press either CH or to reach the desired
VOX sensitivity level, then press ENTER/ . Use
level 1 for increased sensitivity to voice in normally
quiet environments, and use a higher level to
reduce undesired activation in very noisy
environments.
Transmitting a Call Tone
Your radio is equipped with 10 selectable call tones
that are transmitted when you press D CALL in
Standard mode.
The selected tone also will be heard when someone
places a direct call to you.
To select a call tone:
1) Press MENU/ . Advance through the menu until
CALL appears, then press ENTER/ . The current
call tone number (1-10) flashes.
2) Press CH or to increase or decrease the
number to the desired call tone. Each tone will be
heard through the speaker. Press ENTER/ to select a
call tone.
To transmit the selected call tone, press D CALL.
The selected tone is transmitted for a fixed length of
time. Call Tone is cancelled if you press PTT or
BOOST.
Roger Beep
Roger Beep is a beep that is sent to notify the end of
transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission). You
can hear Roger Beep through the speaker when both
Roger Beep and Beep Tone are on. When Roger