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Memorex MK1996 User Manual

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MK1996.OM.QXD
5/19/03
12:03 PM
Page 17
MK1996
User's Guide
22 Channel GMRS Radio
Before operating this product,
please read these instructions completely.

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  • Page 1 MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 17 MK1996 User’s Guide 22 Channel GMRS Radio Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    5/19/03 12:03 PM Thank you for purchasing this Memorex product. The serial number of your unit can be found on a label on the back of the cabinet. We suggest that you record the serial number in the space provided below in case this information is ever needed at a future date.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    There are no user- serviceable parts inside. It is recommended that you return the unit to a qualified Memorex radio communications dealer for any service or parts. • Do NOT carry the unit by the antenna.

  • Page 4: Location Of Controls

    MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT 1. SPK (Speaker)/MIC (Microphone)/CHG (Charger) Jack 2. PTT (Push To Talk) Button 3. Display 4. MON (Monitor) Button 5. FUNC (Function) Button 6. CALL Button 7. Built-in Microphone Page 3 8. Antenna 9.

  • Page 5: Installation

    MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) DISPLAY 1. Signal Strength Indicators 2. Monitor Indicator 3. Roger Beep Indicator 4. Key Lock Indicator 5. Battery Status Indicator 6. DW (Dual Watch) Indicator TO USE THE BELT CLIP INSERT, slide downward until it snaps in place.
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) INSTALLING STANDARD BATTERIES When battery power is full, appear in the display. When battery power is almost empty, When the Battery Status indicator is empty, it is time to replace your batteries as follows: Slide the battery compartment out, and then lift off to remove.

  • Page 7: Operation

    MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF Press and hold the POWER button for over one second; a confirmation tone will sound. Press and hold the POWER button again for over two seconds to turn the power off. TALKING TO ANOTHER PARTY (TRANSMITTING)
  • Page 8 MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM OPERATION (CONTINUED) SELECTING ONE OF THE 22 MAIN CHANNELS Select one of the 22 main channels as follows: Press the FUNC button; the main channel number will blink. SELECTING ONE OF THE 38 CTCSS SUB-CHANNEL CODES This feature allows you to utilize the codes squelch tones (00-38) within one of the 22 main channels.
  • Page 9 MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING THE TRANSMIT POWER Set the transmit power to Hi (1.8W TX power) or Low (500mW TX power) as follows: Press the FUNC button three times; “P” will appear and “H” or “L” will blink.
  • Page 10 MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING THE VOX (VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION) SENSITIVITY This feature will enable you to have hands-free conversation. Your voice or nearby sounds are detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button.

  • Page 11: Scanning Channels

    MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING THE CALL TONES This unit will provide three user selectable call ringer signals to alert you of an incoming signal. Set the call tone as follows: Press the FUNC button seven times; “C” will appear and the call tone number will blink.

  • Page 12: Calling Another Party

    MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM OPERATION (CONTINUED) CALLING ANOTHER PARTY To alert another party that you wish to communicate with them, perform the following: Press the FUNC button select a desired channel using the CHANNEL/VOLUME Up buttons. Press the FUNC button again to confirm the channel.

  • Page 13: Using The Key Lock

    MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM OPERATION (CONTINUED) BACKLIGHT To turn on the backlight, press and release the Monitor button; the backlight will come on for five seconds. USING THE KEY LOCK This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settings of the unit.

  • Page 14: Low Battery Indicator

    MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 13 OPERATION (CONTINUED) Low Battery Indicator When the batteries are low and need to be replaced or recharged, the Battery ( ) icon will blink and audible beep tones will sound. If using standard batteries, replace them. If using rechargeable batteries, recharge them.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM MAIN CHANNEL FREQUENCIES (MHz) CHANNEL CH FREQ (MHz) 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 CTCSS (Continuous Tone Code Squelch System) Tone Frequencies (Hz) CTCSS CH FREQ (Hz) 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7...
  • Page 16 MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) 1. General Specifications Frequency Range (22CH GMRS) ...462.5500-462.7250 Channel Spacing ...12.5KHz Sub-Tone Code (CTCSS) ...38 for each main channel Dimensions w/o Antenna...103.5mm (H) x 62mm (W) x 33mm (D) Standard Batteries...Alkaline 1200mA AAA (4), 6V DC Rechargeable Batteries ...Ni-MH AAA (4), 4.8V DC...
  • Page 17 MK1996.OM.QXD 5/19/03 12:03 PM Page 16 Memcorp, Inc. Weston, FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www.memorexelectronics.com...

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