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Memorex MK 1995 Instruction Manual

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15 Channel GMRS Radio
Model # MK 1995
Before operating your
MK 1995, please read
this instruction manual
completely.

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  • Page 1 15 Channel GMRS Radio Model # MK 1995 Before operating your MK 1995, please read this instruction manual completely.
  • Page 2 ANTENNA is at least one inch (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting. NOTE : Please keep all packaging material for at least 90 days in case you need to return this product to your place of purchase or Memorex. CAUTIONS...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FCC NOTICE ········· Features ············ Controls and Indicators LCD Display Indicators Operation Installing The Batteries Recharging The Batteries Turning On Your Unit Adjusting The Volume Talking To Another Party Mode Button ··········· Selecting Main Channels Selecting Tone Code Transmitting Power Hi/Low Dual Watch Mode VOX Mode ···········...
  • Page 4: Fcc Notice

    FCC NOTICE The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 5: Features

    Features * 15 Channel and 38 CTCSS * Channel Scan & Dual Watch * VOX * RSSI(Received Signal Strength Indicator) * Call Signal (3 ringer signal) * Key Tone On/Off * Auto Power Save * Monitor * LCD Back Lighting * Low Battery Indicator * Roger Beep Tone * Keypad Lock...
  • Page 6: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators 1. Power On / Off and Volume Control 2. Up Channel 3. Down Channel 4. SCAN / Lock Button 5. Built-In Speaker 6. External Speaker Jack and Mic Jack (under rubber flap) 7. Antenna 8. Transmit / Receive LED Indicator 9.
  • Page 7 Controls and Indicators 13. Charging Terminals 14. Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button 15. MONITOR/Backlighting Button 16. Detachable Belt Clip 17. Battery Door...
  • Page 8: Lcd Display Indicators

    LCD Display Indicators 1. Monitor Indicator 2. Signal Strength Indicator 3. Main Channel Indicator 4. Dual Watch Mode Indicator 5. VOX Indicator 6. Roger Beep Indicator Note : The Battery icon at the top right of the display will indicate the battery power left in the installed batteries, or rechargeable battery pack.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Installing The Batteries Remove the Battery Clip(if installed). 1. Pull locking tab located at the bottom of the battery compartment down and lift the door up to remove the battery cover. 2. Insert four “AA” size batteries (or Rechargeable Battery Pack) Position batteries according to polarity markings.
  • Page 10: Recharging The Batteries

    Recharging The Batteries You can charge your GMRS radio by using an AC/DC wall adaptor or a desktop adaptor. Both chargers are not included, but can be purchased separately. Plug in the AC/DC Wall charger as shown Note : Do not charge unit using an AC/DC adapter with regular AA ALKALINE BATTERIES installed.
  • Page 11: Turning On Your Unit

    Operation Turning On Your Unit Rotate On/Off Volume control knob “clockwise”. An audible tone will indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go to operation mode. Note : Whenever the unit is on, you can receive communications. Adjusting The Volume Rotate the Power On/Off Volume control knob “clockwise”...
  • Page 12: Mode Button

    Note : When you press and hold the PTT button, the signal strength indicator will be displayed to confirm TX signal strength Hi ( Mode Button This button is used to select various feature settings in your MK 1995 GMRS Radio. Operation Push to talk ) or Low (...
  • Page 13 8 seconds, otherwise, the unit will revert back to Normal mode. Selecting Main Channels (1-15) Your MK1995 GMRS Radio has 15 main channels. To select the channel, Press the Up(▲) or Down(▼) button to select the desired channel.
  • Page 14: Selecting Main Channels

    Selecting Tone Code (CTCSS Sub-Channel) This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (00~38) within one of the 15 main channels. This enables you to communicate with another party on the same main channel using the same sub- channel and filters out unwanted transmissions without the same coded tone code.
  • Page 15: Transmitting Power Hi/Low

    Transmit Power Hi/Low Your MK1995 Radio permits selection of the transmitting power level to High (2W) or Low (0.5W). 1. Press the MODE button twice and the Power ( will appear on the LCD screen. 2. Select Hi or Low by pressing the Up(▲) or Down(▼) button.
  • Page 16: Dual Watch Mode

    Dual Watch Mode This feature allows you to monitor two channels at the same time. While in dual watch mode, the unit will continuously monitor both the primary and dual watch channel. Received signals will be heard for 5 seconds, then the unit will resume scanning the two channels. Pressing the PTT button during a received transmission will set the unit to transmit on the same channel.
  • Page 17: Vox Mode

    VOX Mode This feature enables you to have hands-free conversation. Your voice or nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button. To set the radio for VOX operation, 1. Press the MODE button 4 times, and the ( and flashing on the LCD screen.
  • Page 18: Key Tone Setting

    Key Tone Setting This feature allows the radio to sound a confirmation beep tone whenever keys are pressed. To turn the key tones on or off, 1. Press the MODE button 5 times until the ( the LCD screen. 2. Press the Up(▲) or Down(▼) button to enable (“ on the LCD) or disable (“...
  • Page 19: Roger Beep Tone

    Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released. To enable or disable the Roger Beep Tone, 1. Press the MODE button 6 times until the ( the LCD screen. 2.
  • Page 20: Selecting Call Tones

    Selecting Call Tones Your MK1995 GMRS radio provides 3 user selectable call tones to alert you of an incoming signal. To select your favorite call tones, 1. Press the MODE button 7 times and “ screen. 2. Push the Up(▲) or Down(▼) button to select your favorite call tone.
  • Page 21: Main Channel Scan

    Main Channel Scan This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals. While scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a signal is received, scan is interrupted and you will hear the channal for 5 seconds. After the 5 seconds, the unit will resume scanning unless the Scan button is pressed again as described below.
  • Page 22: Ctcss Sub-Channel Scan

    CTCSS Sub-Channel Scan This feature will scan all CTCSS sub-channels. It will pause to hear any active transmissions for 5 seconds, and will resume scanning in order. To activate the CTCSS scan mode, 1. Press the MODE button once to select the CTCSS function. The sub-channel digits will blink in the LCD screen.
  • Page 23: Calling Another Party

    2. To unlock the Key Lock function, press and hold the SCAN button for 2 seconds. The ( will resume. Press for 2 seconds Calling Another Party To alert another party that you wish to communicate with, 1. Select a desired channel by pressing the Up(▲) or Down(▼) button.
  • Page 24: Monitor

    Monitor Your MK 1995 radio has the feature to check for weak signals in the current channel. 1. Press and hold the Monitor (MON) button for 2 seconds until the Monitor( ) icon appears on the LCD screen and the signal is heard.
  • Page 25: Lcd Back-Lighting Lamp

    (RX) LED will light. Auto Power Saver Your MK1995 unit has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life. If there are no transmissions within 5 seconds, the unit will automatically switch to Battery Save Mode.
  • Page 26: Low Battery Indicator

    Note : The Auto Battery Save Circuit does not effect the unit's ability to receive incoming transmissions. Low Battery Indicator When the batteries are low and need re-charging, the ( will be blinking and audible beep tones will sound. If using standard batteries, replace them. If using rechargeable batteries, recharge them.
  • Page 27: External Microphone/Speaker

    External Microphone/Speaker External Microphone Jack Your MK1995 has an external microphone jack which enables you to connect an external microphone in order to free your hands for other tasks. Simply raise the rubber flap and insert the microphone plug into the microphone jack on the top of the unit.
  • Page 28: Notes For Better Communication

    Notes for Better Communication 1. Your MK1995 GMRS radio has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field. To avoid interference, it is recommended that you do not use the unit closer than 5 feet from another unit.
  • Page 29: Special Warning

    1. Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so. 2. Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extreme tempera- tures. 3. Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this transceiver. Its output is designed to meet the legal limits set by the FCC.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Problem No transmission while pressing the PTT button. Unit is on, but will not be operated. Weak or no signal received. Unit beeps, but will not function when turned on. Reception of unwanted signals Note : See end of the manual for our web page and toll-free number is you need additional assistance.
  • Page 31: Special Note

    Special Note If the batteries are not installed properly, the following can occur. In this case, change the batteries: 1. Same symptom as Low battery. 2. Green LED will light. 3. Cause damage to the unit.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    1. General Specifications Frequency Range (15CH GMRS) Channel Spacing Sub-Tone Code(CTCSS) Dimension w/o Antenna Standard Batteries Rechargeable Batteries Operation Time (5-5-90) 2. Receiver Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power Modulation Distortion 3. Transceiver RF Output Power Max Deviation Modulation Distortion Specifications 462.5500 - 462.7250 12.5KHz...
  • Page 33: Gmrs Channel Frequencies

    GMRS Channel Frequencies Main Channel Frequencies Channel Frequencies(MHz) 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 462.5750 462.6250 462.6750 462.5500 462.6000 462.6500 462.7000 462.7250...
  • Page 34: Ctcss Tone Frequencies

    GMRS Channel Frequencies CTCSS(Continuous Tone Code Squelch System) Tone Frequencies(in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS 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 Freq. Hz 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2...
  • Page 35 WWW.MEMCORPINC.COM OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-919-3647 PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX. FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONTACT FOX INT’L AT 1-800-321-6993.
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