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- Page 1 Model GMRS-1500XTM Model GMRS-1500XTM Model GMRS-1500XTM Model GMRS-1500XTM Model GMRS-1500XTM Two-Way General Mobile WITH NOAA AND FM RADIO Owner Owner Owner’s Man Owner Owner Released 4-11-02. Radio ’s Man ’s Man ’s Manual ’s Man Customer Service 1-800-290-6650...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Caution ... 3 Features ... 4 Model GMRS-1500XTM Display ... 6 Accessories ... 7 Powering the GMRS-1500XTM Unit ... 7 Installing the Batteries ... 7 Controls ... 8 GMRS-1500XTM Operational Modes ... 9 Notes On Good Communication ... 11 Operational Modes and Features ... -
Page 3: Caution
CAUTION AVOID PLACING THE GMRS1500XTM RADIO TRANSCEIVER FOR PRO- LONGED PERIODS OF TIME IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR TEMPERATURES BELOW -4° F (-20° C) OR ABOVE 140 ° F (60° C). KEEP THE ANTENNA AT 1 INCH (2.5 cm) AWAY FROM YOUR HEAD AND BODY. -
Page 4: Features
FEATURES our GMRS-1500XTM Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you can carry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give you reliable com- munications for many different applications. The GMRS-1500XTM is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall. - Page 5 Model GMRS1500XTM (FCC License Required) 1 (REF) 1. Antenna 2. Function (F) Select/Key Lock Button 3. External Microphone/Speaker Jack 4. Transmit (Red) LED 5. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 6. Up Control /Volume Increase Button 7. Power On/Off Button 8. Battery Charging Connector BOTTOM 9.
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Page 6: Model Gmrs-1500Xtm Display
FM radio frequency, time-of-day, temperature, compass heading, receive signal level indicator, etc. Each time the Function (F) Button is pressed, the GMRS-1500XTM scrolls through the main menus; pressing and holding the Function button for 2 seconds or longer activates the keylock ( ) feature, whereby all buttons except volume adjustment, Function (F), Monitor (M) and Press-to-Talk (PTT) are inoperable. -
Page 7: Accessories
Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com. Powering the GMRS-1500XTM Unit: The GMRS-1500XTM unit operates on four AAA batteries installed in the battery com- partment. You may operate the unit using type NiMH rechargeable batteries , or you may use Alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than the rechargeable batteries. -
Page 8: Controls
COVER CLIP (SWING DOWN) The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS-1500XTM: 1. Do not mix old and new batteries. 2. The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time. -
Page 9: Gmrs-1500Xtm Operational Modes
GMRS-1500XTM OPERATIONAL MODES MODES FUNCTION (F) BUTTON SET CH. TWO WAY SET CODE SEEK TUNE FM RADIO WEATHER ALERT CHAN COMPASS CALIB VARI TEMPERATURE UNIT TEMP SET TIME TIME & UNIT MINUTES STOP START STOPWATCH SET UP CALL DELAY P-CH... -
Page 10: Push-To-Talk (Ptt) Button
NOTE: In KEY LOCK, all buttons will be disabled except for the Up ( ) Control/ Volume Button (6), the Down ( ) Control/Volume Button (11), the Monitor (M) Button (14) and the PTT Button (16). Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (16): Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver that is set to the same channel and privacy code setting as yours. -
Page 11: External Microphone/Speaker
External Battery Charging Connector (8): This jack is part of a future upgrade for an Audiovox approved battery recharger. Do not use this jack with any other charging devices. Please visit the Audiovox web site for updates at www.audiovox.com. or contact Customer Service at 1-800-290-6650 for additional optional accessories for the GMRS-1500XTM. -
Page 12: Operational Modes And Features
Remember that the CTCSS feature does not prevent others from listening to your transmissions. It only allows your GMRS-1500XTM to ignore signals from transceivers not set to the same privacy code. Access the CTCSS code selection feature as follows: From the GMRS TWO WAY mode (CH and CODE displayed), press the right (forward) menu scroll button (10) twice;... - Page 13 Press the Up Button (6) or the Down Button (11) to choose normal (flashing NR) scanning. The scan icon ( When NR is flashing, press the Monitor (M) button (14) to confirm your selection. To turn off the auto channel scan feature, return to the Scan mode by pressing the forward menu scroll button to access the SCAN function and choose OFF.
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Page 14: Vox Function
The FM Radio Mode provides the user with FM radio capability, thereby allowing FM radio enjoyment even though other modes of the GMRS-1500XTM are being used. The various FM radio features are listed on the Operational Modes flow diagram, and include most FM receiver characteristics. - Page 15 FM SEEK The FM seek function allows scanning of the FM band for an active broadcast. To enter this function, proceed as follows: From the FM standby mode, press the right menu button (10); the frequency display will flash; an S (scan) appears to the right of the frequency display.
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Page 16: Weather Mode
National Weather Service warnings, watches forecasts and hazard information 24 hours a day. The NOAA receiver on the GMRS-1500XTM provides you with weather information for all types of hazards. This function allows you to listen to one of 10 weather channels, and to configure your radio in the NOAA alert mode to inform you of emergency weather broadcasts in your listening area. -
Page 17: Compass Mode
NOAA ALERT MODE Whenever you are listening to the weather channel broadcast, the 2-way radio func- tion of the GMRS-1500XTM is disabled; however, when the NOAA alert function is active, the GMRS-1500XTM operates in the normal radio modes. After setting the NOAA alert option in the NOAA mode, when the radio receives the NOAA alert signal, it switches to the selected weather channel and normal radio operation is inhibited. -
Page 18: Compass Calibration
COMPASS CALIBRATION Since the apparent position of magnetic North will vary according to your location in the world (especially Latitude), you will need to know the difference between these two positions (Magnetic and True North) to take an accurate bearing. To calibrate the compass for the effects of magnetic variation, proceed as follows: NOTE: When calibrating the compass, make sure the unit is at least 2 yards away... -
Page 19: Temperature Mode
Monitor (M) button to confirm the low temperature setting. The temperature alarm transmit mode will automatically transmit a call tone with the radio’s identification (ID) code (if entered) and temperature to other GMRS-1500XTM units on the same channel. This mode is accessed in the following manner: Repeat steps 4 through 8 to set the high and/or low temperature alarm limits;... -
Page 20: Time Mode
Press the Up or Down button until +TX appears flashing; then press the Monitor (M) button to confirm the alarm transmit setting. NOTE: This mode will only operate if the radio ID is enabled on and the unit’s temperature triggers a temperature alarm. TIME MODE The Time mode provides you with a reliable clock which not only indicates the time-of-day on a 12 or 24 hour basis, but also permits an alarm set capability... -
Page 21: Stopwatch Mode
The SETUP mode is accessed by pressing the Function (F) button 7 times; this mode contains a number of sub-modes designed to personalize the functions of your GMRS-1500XTM. These sub-modes consist of the following: * Setting the Priority radio channel... -
Page 22: Set Vox Delay
Press the Monitor (M) button to confirm your selection; the display returns to SETUP. When you initiate a priority scan, as explained earlier, the unit will scan between this priority channel and the channel selected in the TWO WAY menu. SET VOX DELAY When the VOX function is activated in the TWO WAY mode, the VOX delay is incorporated as selected from this menu. -
Page 23: Roger Beep Tone Selection
ROGER BEEP TONE SELECTION The unit will transmit a beep tone sequence after each transmission to signal the receiving party that transmission has ended. This tone is called a “Roger Beep”. To enable/disable the Roger Beep tone, proceed as follows: With SETUP displayed, press the right menu button five times;... -
Page 24: Time Out Timer (Tot)
ID (it could also be a number or an alphanumeric combination), once entered, will appear on the display when the unit is turned on. If no ID is entered, the AUDIOVOX icon will be spelled out across the eight character positions on the display. To enter an ID into unit memory, proceed as follows: From the SETUP mode, press the right menu button nine times;... -
Page 25: Key Lock Selection Mode
KEY LOCK SELECTION MODE This feature prevents accidental channel change to the user preferred settings of the GMRS-1500XTM. The Key Lock feature temporarily disables all buttons except volume Up/Down, Function (F), Monitor (M) and PTT. To access the Key Lock feature: Press and hold the Function (F) button for at least 1.5 seconds;... -
Page 26: Warning
Warning • Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods. This will eliminate the possibility of chemicals leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver. • Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extremes of temperature. •... -
Page 27: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications: General Frequency Range: GMRS Channels Privacy Codes Weather Channels FM Frequency Range Dimensions (W x H x D) (Without Antenna) Temperature Accuracy Power Supply Battery Operating Time Receiver Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power Modulation Distortion Transmitter Maximum RF Output Power Range Maximum Deviation Modulation Distortion... -
Page 28: Gmrs Channel Frequencies
GMRS Channel Frequencies: Channel Freq. MHz 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 Weather Channel Frequencies: Channel Freq. MHz 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 *Canadian Marine Channel Freq. MHz 462.5750 462.6250 462.6750 462.5500 462.6000 462.6500 462.7000 462.7250 Channel Freq. MHz 162.500 162.525 161.650... -
Page 29: Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (In Hz)
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz 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 * 00 = NO CODE CTCSS Freq. Hz 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause No transmission Weak batteries while pressing the PTT button Incorrect battery polarity Weak or no signal Weak batteries received Channel and privacy code not set the same as target transceiver Volume level too low PTT button inadvertently depressed Excessive radio interference on a particular channel... -
Page 31: Warranty
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Family Radio Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor. - Page 32 © 2002 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Printed in China 128-6326...
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