Uniden GMR3055-2CK Instruction Manual

GMR3055-2CK
GMR3055-2CKHS
GMR3055-3VP
Congratulations on your purchase of a Uniden GMRS/FRS
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, outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital
communication.
• 15 GMRS/7 FRS • Battery Charging Cradle
Channels (GMR3055-2CK and
GMR3055-2CKHS)
• 121 Privacy Codes • NOAA Emergency/Weather
Channels
• Up to 30-Mile • Weather alert
Range*
• Channel Scan • microUSB charging jack
• VOX Headset Jack • 10 Selectable Call Tone
Alerts
• Roger Beep
* Range may vary depending on environmental and/or
topographical conditions.
GMR3055 HARDWARE
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1 Antenna 7 Speaker
2 USB Charge Port/ 8 Channel and
Headphone Jack Volume
3 Push to Talk 9 WX/LOCK
4 Microphone 10 CH/Backlight
5 MENU/Power 11 Screen
6 CALL/MON
CHARGING THE RADIO
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Review the following tips before charging your
All models come with:
radios:
• 2 radios (3 radios for GMR3055-3VP)
CAUTION: Do not attempt to recharge
• 6 AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (9 NiMH
alkaline batteries. Doing so can create
batteries for GMR3055-3VP)
a safety hazard or damage the radio.
• 2 belt clips (3 belt clips for GMR3055-3VP)
• Install the batteries before connecting the AC
adapter to the radio and power source.
• This reference guide
• The battery icon flashes while the radio
GMR3055-2CK also has:
charges, whether the radio is turned on or not.
The charge stops after 14 hours of continuous
• 1 battery charging cradle
charging. If there is a power interruption, the
charging timer resets to 14 hours. If the radio
• 1 AC adapter/single microUSB cable
is off and charging stops, the battery icon
stops flashing.
GMR3055-2CKHS also has
• Charge time may vary depending on the
• 1 battery recharging cradle
battery life remaining. For fastest charging,
turn off the radio before charging.
• 1 AC adapter/single microUSB cable
• If battery power is low, you cannot operate the
• 2 earbud-style headphones (GMR3055-
radio even using external power. If you try to
2CKHS
transmit while power is low, the radio will
automatically turn off. Recharge the batteries.
GMR3055-3VP also has:
• 1 AC adapter/Y-Split microUSB charge cable GMR3055-2CK, GMR3055-2CKHS
(GMR3055-3VP)
These models use a charging cradle (included)
Visit our web site at www.uniden.com to order
to charge their NiMH batteries.
accessories.
1. Plug the charging cradle into an AC adapter
Use only Uniden accessories.
and then plug the AC adapter into a power
FCC GMRS LICENSE
source (wall outlet). .
2. Install the NiMH batteries in the radios.
The radio operates on the General Mobile Radio
3. Place the radios in the charging cradle. The
Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a
radios begin charging and the red LEDs
Federal Communications Commission license to
operate. For licensing information and turn on.
application forms, visit the FCC on-line at: www. 4. The radio is fully charged when
fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at 1-800-
the red POWER LEDs go off.
418-3676. If you have any questions you can
GMR3055-3VP
contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322.
This model charges through a microUSB
INSTALL THE BATTERIES
Y-branch cable (included) with an AC adapter
Each radio uses 3 AA rechargeable NiMH that plugs into an AC power source.
batteries (included).
1. Plug one branch of the microUSB Y-Cable
into each radio's microUSB charge port.
To install the batteries:
2. Insert the AC adapter into an AC power
1. If installed, remove the belt clip.
source (wall plug).
2. Remove the battery compartment door by
3. The radios are charged after 14 hours
pressing on the latch and releasing the
when the battery icon on the screen stops
cover. Remove it.
flashing.
3. Install the supplied 3 NiMH batteries into
Note: You will have to charge 2 of the 3 radios
the battery compartment. Be certain to
and then charge the last one.
follow the + and – symbols in the
compartment. Installing the batteries
incorrectly will prevent the unit from
operating.
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the
4. Replace the battery compartment door.
Volume
5. Replace the belt clip if necessary.
1. Press and hold the MENU/
6. Repeat for each radio.
the radio ON.
Note: You may also use 3 AA non-rechargeable
2. To change the volume level, press the
alkaline batteries in each radio. However,
▲
or
do not mix NiMH and alkaline batteries
volume level. There are 8 volume levels (L1
in the same radio.
- L8) plus volume off (L0)
3. Press and hold the MENU/
the radio OFF.
Using Headphones
The GMR3055-2CKHS radio comes with earbud
headphones for each radio. You can purchase
optional earbuds or headsets for other radios if
desired. See www.uniden.com to purchase
authentic Uniden products.
Using the earbuds lets you have more private
communications. To use the earbuds, lift the
rubber cover from the headset jack, then plug in
the earbuds. The microphone is on the earbud
cable.
Important: Your radio is not weather resistant
when using a headset jack. When you remove
the earbuds, be sure to fully press the cover into
place to restore its weather resistant capability.
Using the Menu
Press MENU/ to access the three menu
options:
• Privacy Code (121 codes). The privacy codes
display underneath the channel number on
the screen.
• Call Tone (10 call tone options plus Off)
• VOX (5 levels plus Off)
Each menu option is discussed later in the
manual with the feature that uses it.
Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 22 channels you can use to talk
to others. In order to speak to someone, each of
you must be set to the same channel and
privacy code.
Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
the privacy codes, 0 (OFF), or 1-121 selected.
Code oF (OFF) indicates no privacy code
selected and your radio can receive a signal
regardless of the code settings of the
transmitting radio.
To choose a privacy code:
1. Press MENU/
number flashes below the channel number.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to cycle through the privacy
codes.
3. The radio returns to its normal state after
about 10 seconds.
USING THE RADIO
To choose a channel:
1. Press the CH/
function; the channel number flashes.
key to turn
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to manually cycle through
the channels.
You can only manually cycle through channels
▼
key to increase or decrease the
when the channel numbers are flashing.
3. Press CH/ to set the channel.
key to turn VOX Feature
CAUTION: Insert headphones into the radio
BEFORE turning on the radio.
Your radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice
Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be used for
automatic voice transmissions. The VOX feature is
designed to be used with or without a headset with a
microphone. Transmission is initiated by speaking into
the microphone instead of pressing PTT.
To select a VOX level:
/
1. Press MENU repeatedly until the vox icon and
the VOX sensitivity level (OFF, 1-5) blink.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to change the VOX sensitivity
levels. Use level 5 for increased sensitivity to
voice in normally quiet environments, and use a
lower level to reduce undesired activation in very
noisy environments.
3. The radio returns to its normal state after about
10 seconds.
Channel Scan Feature
Your radio has a channel scan feature that allows you to
easily scan all 22 channels. When an active channel is
detected, the unit pauses on that channel until the
channel is clear. Then, after a 2 second delay, the radio
continues scanning. Press CH/
while the radio is stopped on an active channel.
When the unit stops on an active channel, you can
press the PTT button to transmit on that channel.
Using channel scan
Press CH/ then hold ▼ or ▲ for 3 seconds. The
radio will repeatedly cycle through all 22 channels. To
reverse scan direction, press the other directional icon.
Press MENU/ or CALL/MON to stop scanning. Press
CH/ to resume scanning in the same direction it was
scanning previously.
Silent Mode
Silent mode turns off all key beeps when it is turned on.
It does NOT mute call or voice signals received.
Change Silent mode status (OFF or ON) by first turning
OFF the radio.
until the privacy code
• To turn Silent mode off, press and hold the MENU/
key to turn the radio ON. Silent mode is off and
key beeps sound. (Default)
• To turn Silent mode on, press and hold the CALL/
MON and MENU/ keys to turn the radio back ON.
Silent mode turns on and no key beeps sound.
Talking on Your Radio
When the radio stops on a channel that is transmitting,
key to access the channel
you can talk to others on that channel.
Transmitting
1. Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from
the microphone on the radio. (The tx icon displays
while you are transmitting. Pause slightly after
to resume scanning