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Audiovox GMRS-7000 Owner's Manual

Audiovox GMRS-7000 Owner's Manual

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General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
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GMRS-7000
GMRS-7000
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© 2002 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788
Released:
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1-800-290-6650

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  • Page 1 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model Model : : : : : GMRS-7000 Model GMRS-7000 GMRS-7000 Model Model GMRS-7000 GMRS-7000...
  • Page 2 WWW.FCC.GOV/FORMPAGE.HTML, OR CALL 1-800-418-3676. POWER SETTING (Refer to Page 12.) Your GMRS-7000 can operate at two power levels: High (2W) and Low (0.5W). You will find that for the majority of your needs, the low-power setting will provide adequate communications and there should seldom be any need to use high power, except in situations where you need absolute maximum range.
  • Page 3 Model GMRS-7000 (FCC License Required) OUT OF RANGE 1. Battery Pack 2. Monitor (M)/Backlight Button 3. Carry Clip Stud 4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button 5. Antenna 6. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro- phone (MIC) Jack 7. Built-in Speaker 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. Built-in Microphone 10.
  • Page 4 Model GMRS-7000 DISPLAY 1. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This function disables keys such as channel up/down and MODE. 2. Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor (M) button is pressed and the channel monitor function is activated.

  • Page 5: Powering The Transceiver

    Only Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries can be recharged in the radio transceiver using the charging Adapter supplied with the unit. This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS-7000. Use of the Audiovox Adapter with other brands of batteries is not recommended. Batteries...
  • Page 6 NOTE: To extend battery life, avoid overcharging the battery pack. Installing the battery pack: Battery pack installation is made more convenient when the carry clip is removed. To do this, press down on the spring latch securing the clip to radio and slide the clip downward and away from the mounting stud.
  • Page 7 To improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS-7000: If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery pack. An old or leaking battery pack can cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty.
  • Page 8 GMRS-7000 OPERATIONAL MODES WEATHER BAND CHANNEL SELECT WEATHER BAND ALERT Controls: Power On/Off (15) Button Press and hold the power on/off button ( will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on. To turn the unit off, press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds.
  • Page 9 Hold down the Monitor Button again longer than 2 seconds and the icon will disapppear from the display. The monitor function will temporarily bypass the squelch setting and play all signals on a given channel. This feature is useful when communicating with other parties at extreme range.
  • Page 10 10, operating on 462.6750 MHz. External Speaker (SPK)/Microphone (MIC) Jack (6) This jack accepts an optional Audiovox headset/microphone connector. For additional optional equipment and accessories for the GMRS-7000 visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com. Scan/Lock Button (13) Press this Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan mode.

  • Page 11: Channel Selection

    In order to communicate with other GMRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency. The GMRS-7000 has 15 channels (frequencies) (1-15) indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel. same frequency as FRS channels 1 through 7. Communication with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is possible on these seven channels.
  • Page 12 CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) provides 38 Sub-Fre- quencies. This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (01– 38) within a main channel to communicate with another party on the same main channel using the same subcode. (This filters out unwanted trans- missions without the same coded squelch tone).

  • Page 13: Dual Watch Mode

    - Press the Up or Down button to toggle between the HI and Lo selections. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection. The display will indicate the current setting in GRMS standby mode. VOX Selection Mode This option 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.

  • Page 14: Roger Beep Tone

    is off, the oF icon will also appear flashing. - To enable the dual watch mode, press the Up or Down button; the dual watch channel number will flash and start to increment up or down as the Up or Down button is pressed. NOTE: while selecting the dual watch channel, a long tone will sound when the channel selected for dual watch mode is the same as the primary channel when the key tone feature is enabled.
  • Page 15 When the key tone feature is on, the Bell icon appears steady on the display, and the beep tones sound in response to button activation. Caller Identification (ID) Select The caller ID function allows you to assign an ID code between 1 and 10; this code accompanies your transmission whenever you call another party, and will appear at the receiving unit, provided it has caller ID capability.

  • Page 16: Channel Scan Operation

    Emergency and Assistance Channel Mode This radio has a quick access button (EMG) to the Emergency and Assistance Channel. This channel is NOT monitored by local authorities. To turn the Emergency Channel feature on or off: - Press and release the EMG Button; EMG appears on the display together with a Channel 10 indication.

  • Page 17: Out Of Range Indication

    Out of Range Indication The GMRS-7000 provides an Out-of-Range indication when reception is no longer intelligible or too weak to be discernible. When this condition occurs, the OUT OF RANGE message and the display, reminding you that you are outside the range of the unit, or that signal reception is being obstructed by natural or man-made objects.

  • Page 18: Weather Alert Mode

    the MODE button for at least 2 seconds; the weather alert icon ( appear, together with a channel number in the band. Press the MODE button (12) until the channel number flashes. To change the channel: - Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main channel number.
  • Page 19 NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 . The GMRS-7000 15 channels are shared on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels. A common code of ethics/courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    • Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so. • Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle’s air-bag. If the air-bag deploys, it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury. Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause...
  • Page 21 Frequency Range GMRS (15 Channels) Channel Spacing Weather Band (7 Channels) Canadian Maritime (3 Channels) 161.6500, 161.7750, 163.2750 MHz Privacy Codes Dimensions (W x H x D) (Without Antenna) Power Source Operating Time (Transmit: Receive: Standby) (5: 5: 90 ratio) Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power Modulation Distortion...

  • Page 22: Weather Channel Frequencies

    This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United States of America. Use in other countries may be prohibited or restricted by local regulation. Please check with the local regulating agency be- fore using this device outside the United States of America. Weather Channel Frequencies: Channel Freq.

  • Page 23: 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 CTCSS Freq. Hz 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8...

  • Page 24: 90-Day Limited Warranty

    90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile 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...

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