Uniden GMR5089-2CKHS Owner's Manual page 2

Beep is on and Beep Tone is off, you do not hear seconds, your radio switches to the Power Save mode.
Roger Beep, but it is transmitted to your party. The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this
mode.
To adjust Roger Beep, press MENU/ . Advance
LCD Backlight
through the menu until RGR appears, then press
ENTER/ . The current setting flashes.
The LCD Backlight automatically turns on when any
key (except for PTT and BOOST) is pressed. The LCD
To turn off Roger Beep:
remains lit for 10 seconds before turning off.
Press CH to display oF, then press ENTER/ .
USING THE WEATHER RADIO
To turn on Roger Beep:
Press CH to display on, then press ENTER/
Your radio can receive weather broadcasts from the
NOAA National Weather Service. When in Weather
Adjusting the Sound (Beep Tone)
Radio Alert mode, the system functions as it does in
Your radio sounds a beep each time you press a key
Standard mode or Group mode but also monitors the
(except for PTT and BOOST).
selected weather channel for alerts when not
To adjust the sound, press MENU/ . Advance
communicating. While using the Weather Radio, you
through the menu until TONE appears, then press
are not able to receive GMRS communications.
ENTER/ . The current setting flashes.
1) To turn on the Weather Radio Broadcast mode,
To turn off the beep: press WX/ALERT. WX appears.
2) Press CH or to increase or decrease the
Press CH to display oF, then press ENTER/ .
number to the desired Weather Channel.
To turn on the beep:
3) To exit the Weather Radio Broadcast mode, press
Press CH to display on, then press ENTER/ . WX/ALERT. WX disappears.
Key Lock When in the Weather Radio Broadcast mode, you can
only set the Beep Tone from the Menu mode.
Press and hold the ENTER/ until LOCK appears.
To turn Keylock off, press and hold ENTER/ again. Choosing an Emergency/Weather Channel
Note:
There are 7 NOAA channel frequencies available and
• When Keylock is on, you can still use the radio to these frequencies are common between the US and
receive transmissions. Use D CALL in Standard Canada. You need to know what frequency is being
mode, VO or , PTT, BOOST, LIGHT/MON, transmitted in your location.
and MENU/ to turn the radio on or off.
1) Press and hold WX/ALERT. appears.
• The radio retains the keylock status even when you
2) When the unit receives a warning signal, it beeps for
cycle power.
5 seconds. and channel indicator flash.
Using the Flashlight
3) To turn off Weather Alert, press and hold
WX/ALERT. disappears.
You can use this radio in an emergency. If you press
LIGHT/MON, the radio turns on the high-intensity LED • When Weather Alert is activated, the highest priority
flashlight on your radio. Depending on how you set it is given to this function. It checks the weather alert
up, the LED functions as a flashlight, flashes "S O S"
signals every 7 seconds. When the unit finds a
in international Morse Code, is always on, or is off.
warning signal, it switches to the Warning Receive
mode automatically.
Note:
Weather Alert is activated even if Beep Tone is off.
• Your radio operates normally when the SOS strobe
is activated.
NOAA Weather Radio Frequency List:
1) Press LIGHT/MON while this light is turned off, the
Strobe Light emits the SOS signal. (Strobe SOS Chan. Freq. Chan. Freq.
mode) (MHz) (MHz)
2) And then, press LIGHT/MON once more, it will turn
1 162.550 5 162.450
on continuously. (Always On mode)
2 162.400 6 162.500
3) And then, press LIGHT/MON while Always On
mode, the light will be turned off. 3 162.475 7 162.525
Automatic Power Save Feature 4 162.425
Your radio has a unique circuit designed to
dramatically extend the life of the battery. If you do not
transmit and do not receive an incoming call within 3
9 91.5 29 179.9
SPECIFICATIONS
10 94.8 30 186.2
11 97.4 31 192.8
12 100.0 32 203.5 As part of our commitment to
13 103.5 33 210.7 protect the environment and
Item Specification
14 107.2 34 218.1
conserve natural resources,
Channels 15 GMRS/7 FRS/7 Weather 15 110.9 35 225.7
Uniden voluntarily participates in
16 114.8 36 233.6
an RBRC ® industry program to
Privacy 38 Sub-Audible Tones
17 118.8 37 241.8
collect and recycle used Ni-MH
Codes
104 DCS Codes 18 123.0 38 250.3
batteries within the US.
19 127.3
Operating Frequency (MHz) Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on
Ni-MH battery recycling in your area. (RBRC ® is a
GMRS/FRS:
462.5500 - 467.7125
registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery
DSC Code List
WX: 162.4000 - 162.5500
Recycling Corporation.)
Tone Octal Tone Octal
Tone Octal
Power Source NiMH Battery Pack (#BP-38)
No. Code No. Code No. Code
39 023 73 245 107 624
Range (Chan.) Miles
40 025 74 251 108 627
75 261 109 631
1-7 Up to 18 (up to 50 with BOOST) 41 026 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
76 263 110 632
42 031
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
8-14
Up to 5
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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
44 043 78 271 112 662
15-22
Up to 18 (up to 50 with BOOST)
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
79 306 113 664
45 047
80 311 114 703
Battery Life 10 Hours (typical) -- NiMH Battery 46 051 including interference that may cause undesired
(Hours) 47 054 81 315 115 712
Pack (5/5/90 duty cycle) operation.
48 065 82 331 116 723
Important: Any changes or modifications not expressly
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FREQUENCIES 84 346 118 732 approved by the party responsible for compliance could
50 072
85 351 119 734
51 073 void the user's authority to operate this device. Your
52 074 86 364 120 743 radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an
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assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or
Frequency Chart
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adjust the settings inside the radio to exceed those
89 411 123 053
55 116
Ch. Freq. [MHz] Cross Ref. Ch. Freq. [MHz] Cross Ref. limitations. Any adjustments to your radio must be
56 125 90 412 124 122
made by qualified technicians.
1 462.5625 FRS & GMRS 1 12 467.6625 FRS 12
57 131 91 413 125 145
2 462.5875 FRS & GMRS 2 13 467.6875 FRS 13 58 132 92 423 126 212
To be safe and sure:
93 431 127 225
3 462.6125 FRS & GMRS 3 14 467.7125 FRS 14 59 134
• Never open your radio's case.
94 432 128 246
60 143
4 462.6375 FRS & GMRS 4 15 462.5500 GMRS 11
61 152 95 445 129 252
• Never change or replace anything in your radio
5 462.6625 FRS & GMRS 5 16 462.5750 GMRS 8
62 155 96 464 130 255
6 462.6875 FRS & GMRS 6 17 462.6000 GMRS 12 63 156 97 465 131 266
98 466 132 274
64 162
7 462.7125 FRS & GMRS 7 18 462.6250 GMRS 9
Your radio might cause TV or radio interference even
99 503 133 325
65 165
8 467.5625 FRS 8 19 462.6500 GMRS 13 when it is operating properly. To determine whether
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9 467.5875 FRS 9 20 462.6750 GMRS 10 your radio is causing the interference, turn it off. If the
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10 467.6125 FRS 10 21 462.7000 GMRS 14 68 205 102 532 136 446 interference goes away, your radio is causing it.
103 546 137 452
69 223
11 467.6375 FRS 11 22 462.7250 GMRS 15
Try to eliminate the interference by moving your radio
70 226 104 565 138 454
away from the receiver. If you cannot eliminate the
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71 243
CTCSS & DCS CODES
106 612 140 462 interference, the FCC requires that you stop using the
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141 523
radio.
142 526
Hazardous Environments: Do not operate the radio in
CTCSS Chart (Hz)
hazardous environments. Explosion or fire may result.
Code Freq. Code Freq.
Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical
OFF OFF 20 131.8
blasting caps.
1 67.0 21 136.5
Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with
2 71.9 22 141.3
blasting operations and may cause an explosion. Turn
3 74.4 23 146.2
your radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission
4 77.0 24 151.4
when in a blasting area or in areas posted: "Turn off
5 79.7 25 156.7
two-way radio." Construction crews often use remote
6 82.5 26 162.2
control RF devices to set off explosives.
7 85.4 27 167.9
8 88.5 28 173.8
RBRC INFORMATION Care and Safety: To clean the radio, use a soft cloth
dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or solvents
because they can harm the body of the unit and leak
inside, causing permanent damage. Use a dry, lint-free
cloth to clean the battery contacts.
RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION
WARNING! Read this information before using
the radio. In August 1996 the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in
Report and Order FCC
96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human
exposure to radio frequency
REGULATORY INFORMATION electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated
transmitters.
Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard
previously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies. The design of the radio
complies with the FCC guidelines and these
international standards.
Never allow children to operate the radio without adult
supervision and the knowledge of the
following guidelines.
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate this
radio transmitter to insure safe operation. Please adhere
to the following:
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could impair call quality, damage the radio,
or result in violation of FCC regulations.
Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna.
If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin,
a minor burn may result. Please contact your local
except the battery.
dealer for a replacement antenna.
Hand-held Operation (Held-to-Face)
This device was evaluated for typical hand-held (held-to-
face) operations with a 1 inch spacing from the front of
the radio. For hand-held operation, the radio should be
held 1 inch from the user's face inorder to comply with
FCC RF exposure requirements.
For more information about RF exposure, please
visit the FCC web site at www.fcc.gov.
Body-worn Operation
This device was evaluated for body-worn operations
with the supplied belt-clip accessory. (All necessary
accessories are included in the package; any additional
or optional accessories are not required for compliance
with the guidelines.) Third party accessories (unless
approved by the manufacturer) should be avoided as
these might not comply with FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
For more information about RF exposure, please
visit the FCC web site at www.fcc.gov.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the
owner's manual you are certain that the Product is
defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its
Important: Evidence of original purchase is required
original packaging). Disconnect the battery from the
for warranty service.
Product and separately secure the battery in its own
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION
separate packaging within the shipping carton. The
("Uniden")
Product should include all parts and accessories
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for
originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of
three years, to the original retail owner, this Uniden
original purchase and a note describing the defect that
Product to be free from defects in materials and
has caused you to return it.The Product should be
craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set
shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor
out below.
at:
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original
user shall terminate and be of no further effect 36 Uniden America Service
months after the date of original retail sale. The 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76155
(800) 297-1023 during regular business hours (CST)
warranty is invalid if the Product is:
(A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or (See www.uniden.com for current hours of operation.)
necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part
of any conversion kits, sub-assemblies, or any
configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly
installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other
than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect
or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in
any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of
any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F)
installed or programmed by anyone other than as
detailed by the owner's manual for this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the
product does not conform to this warranty at any time
while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at
its option, repair or replace the defective unit and
return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any
other cost (except shipping and 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 OPERATION OF LAW,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.THIS WARRANTY
DOES 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.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific
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the United States of America and Canada.