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- Page 1 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS7015RC Owner’s Manual Released: 3-9-07 Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 128-7961 1 of 28...
- Page 2 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERA- TION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND 2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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Page 3: Safety Information
These are not indicative of a fault condition. Avoid placing the GMRS7015RC radio transceiver for prolonged periods of time in direct sunlight or temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or above °... -
Page 4: Fcc Warning
If rechargeable batteries are used, such as Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), use only the 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 GMRS7015RC (FCC License Required) 1. Battery Door 2. Monitor/Backlight Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 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) 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/Volume Button 11.
- Page 6 Model GMRS7015RC 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 75%, and may take up to 3-4 hours to achieve an additional 20% charge. Batteries should not get warm during the slow charge cycle. Use of the Audiovox charging equipment with other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recommended as battery charging times will vary.
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Page 8: Installing The Batteries
NOTE: To extend battery life, avoid overcharging the batteries 3. Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the Audiovox charger with other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with different brands of batteries. - Page 9 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS7015RC: Do not mix old and new batteries. The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries.
- Page 10 GMRS7015RC OPERATIONAL MODES SCANNER BAND MEMORY CHANNEL SELECT NOTE: 1. To switch between GMRS/FRS and SCANNER mode, press and hold the MOSE/SCANNER button for 2 seconds. Refer to the appropriate section of this manual for detailed operating instructions for each mode.
- Page 11 volume. The display will indicate the current volume level between 0 and 7 by the small number in the icon ( U Monitor/Keylock 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;...
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Page 12: Operating Modes And Features
External Microphone (MIC)/Speaker (SPK)/(CHG) Jack (6) This jack accepts the supplied Audiovox Earbud/microphone connector, or the Charging Adapter. For the equipment and accessories supplied with the GMRS7015RC, refer to Page 7 and/or visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com. VOX Button (14) Press and hold this button for more than 2 seconds to enable or disable the VOX mode;... -
Page 13: Channel Selection
Channel Selection In order to communicate with other GMRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency. The GMRS7015RC has 22 channels (frequencies) indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel. Channels 1 through 7 are the shared GMRS/FRS channels. - Page 14 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; a flashing oFF or sub-channel number is displayed.
- Page 15 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 3 is the most sensitive, and should be used in a relatively quiet surrounding. A VOX sensitivity of 1 is the least sensitive and should be used in a noisy sur- rounding.
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Page 16: Roger Beep Tone
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 17: Call Ringer Selection Mode
Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides 5 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). CAL will appear on the display, together with a flashing number between OFF and 05, and an appropriate call ring. - Page 18 Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental channel change 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 Power Button for 3 seconds to enable the Auto Key lock function;...
- Page 19 - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection. Scanner Function Your GMRS7015RC can search for any active scan frequencies from 450MHz to 469.9875MHz in 6.25kHz (LO) steps or 12.5kHz (Hi) steps. To search for active memory frequencies: - Select memory channel positions 1 to 20 using the Up/Down buttons.
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Page 20: Battery Alert
- If a stored memory channel is inactive for listening purposes, wait 5 seconds to see if it clears; and then proceed to the next available channel signal using the auto scan feature. NOTE: When the Scan (S) button is pressed during auto scan or manual scan mode, the unit returns to the home channel. -
Page 21: Notes For Good Communication
NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 . The GMRS7015RC 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 22: 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 23 T T T T T ec echnical Specif hnical Specif hnical Specifica hnical Specif ications: hnical Specif General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS Radios) Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Channel Spacing Privacy Codes Scanner Frequency Range Dimensions (W x H x D) (With Antenna) Power Supply...
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Page 24: 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 25 CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 AND 15 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 15 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS, COMPARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMPATIBILITY. CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 CHANNEL FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL...
- Page 26 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 Scanner Frequencies: Frequency Range Step (kHz) (MHz) 450.0000 - 470.0000 12.5 CTCSS Freq.
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Page 27: 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 28 © 2007 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Printed in China 128-7961 128-7961 28 of 28...