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Audiovox GMRS500SLK Owner's Manual

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General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
Model : GMRS500SLK
Owner's
Released:
5-28-04
Manual
Customer Service
1-800-290-6650
128-7108
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  • Page 1 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS500SLK Owner's Released: 5-28-04 Manual Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 128-7108 1 of 28...
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  • Page 3: Safety Information

    These are not indicative of a fault condition. Avoid placing the GMRS500SLK radio transceiver for prolonged periods of time in direct sunlight or temperatures below -4 °...

  • Page 4: Fcc Warning

    Never attempt to charge other brands of batteries, as batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage to the product. When rechar- ging Lithiumion(Li-ion) batteries with the AUDIOVOX charger, use only supplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries. Use of the Audiovox charger (also supplied) with other brands of batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with different brands.
  • Page 5 Model GMRS500SLK (FCC License Required) 1. Battery internally installed 2. Monitor/Backlight Button 3. Wrist strap ring 4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button 5. Antenna 6. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro- phone (MIC)/Charge (CHG) Jack 7. Built-in Speaker 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) (REF) (REF) 9. Built-in Microphone 10.
  • Page 6 Model GMRS500SLK 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, SCAN and MODE.

  • Page 7: Powering The Transceiver

    This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS500SLK. Battery ch- arging time is typically 11 - 13 hours. Use of the Audiovox charging equipment with other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recommen- ded as battery charging times will vary.

  • Page 8: Battery Charging

    Battery charging 1. Audiovox Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries - (Rechargeable Li-ion batteries and Charging Adapter included). Use only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries and charging equipment when charging batteries internal to the unit. WARNING: Do not attempt to charge the battery using other charger.
  • Page 9 GMRS500SLK OPERATIONAL MODES FM BAND FM station searching NOTE: 1. To switch between GMRS/FRS and FM Band modes, press and hold the Mode but- ton for 3 seconds. Refer to the appropriate section of this manual for detailed operating instructions for each mode.
  • Page 10 Monitor/Display Backlight Button (2) This button is used to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button longer than 2 seconds; the icon will apppear on the display and you will hear static if frequency is clear. Do not transmit if you hear conversation. Hold down the Monitor Button again longer than 2 seconds and the icon will disapppear from the display.

  • Page 11: Operating Modes And Features

    External Microphone (MIC)/Speaker (SPK)/(CHG) Jack (6) This jack accepts an Audiovox Earbud/microphone connector, or the Charging Adapter connector. For equipment and accessories supplied with the GMRS500SLK, refer to Page 7 and/or visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com. VOX/LOCK Button (14) Press this button momentarily to enable or disable the VOX mode;...

  • Page 12: Channel Selection

    Channel Selection In order to communicate with other GMRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency. The GMRS500SLK has 22 channels (frequencies) indicated by the large digits on the LCD dis- play panel. Channels 1 through 7 are the shared GMRS/FRS chan- nels.
  • Page 13 party on the same main channel using the same subcode. (This filters out unwanted transmissions without the same coded squelch tone). There are 38 CTCSS Sub-channels for each main channel. A different subcode may be selected for each of the 22 channels. To change the CTCSS Sub-channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button twice;...

  • Page 14: Dual Watch Mode

    VOX Sensitivity Level Selection This selection enables you to set the sensitivity level to compensate for ambient noise in your immediate area. A VOX sensitivity of 2 represents high sensitivity, and should be used in a relatively quiet surrounding. A VOX sensitivity of 1 represents low sensitivity and should be used in a noisy environment.

  • Page 15: Roger Beep Tone

    - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection of the dual watch channel. The display will now alternate between the primary channel and the dual watch channel just selected. NOTE: Pressing the PTT button during dual watch mode will trans- mit on the primary channel and suspend dual watch opera- tion for 5 seconds.
  • Page 16 Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides 3 user-selectable call ringer melodies to alert you to an incoming call. To select your favorite call ringer melody: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 8 times (7 times for FRS). CA will appear on the display, together with a flashing number between 1 and 3, and an appropriate call ring.
  • Page 17 Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental changes to the preferred settings of the unit. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE, Up/ Down and SCAN Buttons. To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the VOX Button for 2 seconds to enable the Auto Key lock function;...

  • Page 18: Battery Alert

    To search the FM station : - Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher FM station in 200kHz steps. - Press the Down Button (11) briefly to move to the next lower FM station in 200kHz steps. NOTE: Even though the FM radio mode is active, yo u can still transmit and receive the GMRS/FRS signal.

  • Page 19: Notes For Good Communication

    NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 . The GMRS500SLK 22 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 de- ploys, it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury. Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause...
  • Page 21 T T T T T ec hnical Specif hnical Specif echnical Specif hnical Specifica hnical Specif ications: General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS Radios) Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Channel Spacing Privacy Codes FM radio Band Dimensions (W x H x D) (Without Antenna) Power Supply...

  • Page 22: Main 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. Main Channel Frequencies: NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios.
  • Page 23 CHANNELCROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 AND 15 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO CHANNELCROSS REFERENCE FOR 15 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO NOTE WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS, COMPARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMPATIBILITY. CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 CHANNEL FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO...
  • 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...
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