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Audiovox GMRS-1535 Owner's Manual

Audiovox general mobile radio service (gmrs) owner's manual
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General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
Model : GMRS-1535
Owner's Manual
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Customer Service
1-800-290-6650

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Summary of Contents for Audiovox GMRS-1535

  • Page 1 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS-1535 Owner’s Manual AUDIO Customer Service 1-800-290-6650...
  • Page 2 CAUTIONS NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BATTER- IES. WHEN RECHARGING, USE ONLY AUDIOVOX APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND CHARGER. USE OF THE CHARGER WITH OTHER BATTERIES WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR GMRS-1535 RADIO TRANSCEIVER. OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
  • Page 3 Model GMRS-1535 (FCC License Required) AUDIO 1. Battery Door 2. Monitor/Backlight Button 3. Detachable Belt Clip 4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button 5. Antenna 6. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro- phone (MIC) Jacks 7. Built-in Speaker 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/Volume Button (REF) (REF) 11.
  • Page 4 Model GMRS-1535 DISPLAY 1. Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off. 2. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This function disables keys such as channel up/down and MODE. 3.
  • Page 5 Your GMRS-1535 radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries . Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than rechargeable batteries. Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries can be recharged in the radio transceiver using the optional charging stand. Installing the batteries: Battery installation is made more convenient when the belt clip is removed.
  • Page 6 SPRING CLIP BELT CLIP BATTERY COVER 2. Slide the cover 1. Using thumb, down and then lift press down on cover at bottom to battery cover at o p e n . R e m o v e arrow and slide cover.
  • Page 7 GMRS-1535 OPERATIONAL MODES WEATHER BAND CHANNEL SELECT WEATHER BAND ALERT BUTTON BEEP NOTE: To switch between GMRS and Weather Band modes, press and hold the Mode button for 2 seconds. To differentiate between operating modes, look for HI or LO indication below the battery power level indicator when in GMRS mode.
  • Page 8 Controls: Power On/Off (15) Button Press and hold the power on/off button ( ) for at least 2 seconds. You 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. Adjusting the Volume With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/Volume button ( ) to...
  • Page 9 transmit and receive at the same time. The Transmit/Monitor LED at the upper right corner of the LCD Panel (8) will light red while the PTT Button is pressed and the signal indicator will display the relative strength of the transmitted signal.
  • Page 10 10, 462.6750 MHz). External Speaker (SPK)/Microphone (MIC) Jacks (6) This set of jacks accepts an Audiovox headset/microphone connector. Scan/Lock Button (13) Press this Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan mode. Press and hold Button for more than 1 second to lock or unlock the key pad, except PTT and Monitor (M).
  • Page 11 LCD display panel. same frequency as FRS channels 1 through 7. Communication with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is possible on these seven channels. Before transmitting on the selected channel, press the Monitor (M) Button (2) to check the activity on that channel. If there is activity on the selected channel, change to another channel that is clear.
  • Page 12 - Then press the Up or Down button to select the desired sub-channel for use. - Press the Power On/Off button momentarily to confirm selection. The CTCSS mode can be turned off by selecting the oF icon as the setting. NOTE: To communicate with other GMRS units, they must be switched to the same channel and CTCSS subcode.
  • Page 13 Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals. While scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a signal is received, the scan is interrupted and will return to scan mode 5 seconds after reception is terminated. NOTE: While the scan function is active, the MODE button will be inoperative.
  • Page 14 - Press the SCAN button; the radio will begin scanning for all tone codes (00–38) relative to the current main channel selection. - To disable the tone code scan, press the SCAN button again, and the radio will return to normal operation. Dual Watch Mode This feature allows you to monitor two channels at the same time.
  • Page 15 Key Tone This feature allows the transceiver to sound a confirmation tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE Button, SCAN Button, or the EMG Button. To turn the key tones on or off, - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button six times until bp, the Bell ( ) icon, and On or oF flash on the LCD display.
  • Page 16 To enable and disable the Roger Beep tone: - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 7 times until rb appears on the display with the flashing Roger Beep icon ( On or oF. - Press the Up or Down Button to select the tone on or off as desired. - When enabled, the tone icon ( - Press the Power On/Off button momentarily to confirm selection.
  • Page 17 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. When using this channel, EMG appears on the display. Pressing this button will set the transceiver to the channel 10, 462.6750 MHz). The Emergency Channel can be used transmit and receive on a special frequency (CH10: 462.6750 MHz).
  • Page 18 Weather Alert Mode The weather alert mode notifies the user of unusual weather situations. To access the weather alert function: - From Weather Band standby mode, press the MODE button once to access the weather channels and use the Up or Down Button to select the desired channel.

  • Page 19: Notes For Good Communication

    There are two methods of powering the GMRS-1535: 1. Alkaline Batteries - (4 x AAA size) 2. Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries - (Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and Charging Stand not included). Use only Audiovox approved rechargable batteries. NOTE: To extend battery life, avoid overcharging the batteries.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Warning • Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so. • 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.
  • Page 21 Troubleshooting (Cont.) Problem Possible cause Weak or no Weak batteries signal 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 Obstruction of radio signal Unit beeps, but Batteries extremely will not function...
  • Page 22 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) (Based on alkaline batteries) Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power...

  • Page 23: 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 24 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 25: 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...
  • Page 26 © 2001 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Printed in Korea 128-6026A...