Audiovox GMRS762CH Owner's Manual

General mobile radio service (gmrs) ultra-slim twin pack

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General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
Model : GMRS762CH
Ultra-Slim Twin Pack
Owner's
Manual
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LO
FM
Customer Service
1-800-290-6650
128-7627
Released: 2-10-06
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  • Page 1 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS762CH Ultra-Slim Twin Pack Owner’s Manual Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 128-7627 Released: 2-10-06 1 of 28...
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  • Page 3: Safety Information

    If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset accessory, use only the Audiovox supplied carry clip for this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting.
  • 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 recharg- ing Lithium-ion(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 GMRS762CH (FCC License Required) 1. Battery (Internally Installed) 2. Flashlight Enable Button 3. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button 4. Antenna 5. VOX/LOCK Button 6. MODE Button 7. Built-in Microphone 8. Power On-Off/SCAN Button 9. Wrist strap ring 10. White Flashlight LED 11.
  • Page 6 Model GMRS762CH Display Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for each main channel from 01-38. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use. Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Indicator appears when dual watch mode is active. Signal Receive Indicator: Busy icon appears when a signal is being received.
  • Page 7 This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS762CH. Battery charging time is typically 11 - 13 hours. Use of the Audiovox charging equipment with other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recom- mended as battery charging times will vary.
  • Page 8 Battery Charging Use only an Audiovox approved rechargeable battery and charging equip- ment when charging the battery internal to the unit. WARNING: Do not attempt to charge the battery using another manufacturer’s charging equipment. NOTE: To extend battery life, avoid overcharging the battery. Do not leave the unit(s) in the charger for extended periods of time.
  • Page 9 LED charging indicator will light steadily. In addition, the AC wall adapter LED will also light steadily. When fully charged, the LEDs will be off. GMRS762CH Operational Modes Controls: LED Flashlight Enable Button (2) When the unit is on, press this button on the left side of the Trans- ceiver to light the white flashlight LED (10) on top of the unit.
  • Page 10 Monitor/Display Backlight Button (14) 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 appear on the display and you will hear static if frequency is clear.
  • Page 11 External Microphone (MIC)/Speaker (SPK)/(CHG) Jack (11) This jack accepts an Audiovox Earbud/microphone connector, or the Charging Adapter connector. For equipment and accessories supplied with the GMRS762CH, refer to Page 7 and/or visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com. VOX/LOCK Button (5) Press this button momentarily to enable or disable the VOX mode;...
  • Page 12: Operating Modes And Features

    Channel Selection In order to communicate with other GMRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency. The GMRS762CH has 22 channels (frequencies) indicated by the large digits on the LCD dis- play panel. Channels 1 through 7 are the shared GMRS/FRS channels.
  • Page 13 HI or LO indicator will not be displayed on the LCD panel; otherwise, for channels 1-7 (GMRS/FRS) and 15-22 (GMRS only), the HI or LO indi- cator will be displayed. Communication with Audiovox FRS and compat- ible units is possible on the shared and FRS only channels. Before trans- mitting on the selected channel, press the Monitor (M) Button (2) to check the activity on that channel.
  • Page 14 The CTCSS mode can be turned off by selecting the oF icon as the set- ting. NOTE: To communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, they must be switched to the same channel and CTCSS subcode. To commu- nicate with other GMRS/FRS units that do not have subcodes, switch your unit to the same channel with the subcode set to oF.
  • Page 15 - Press the MODE button 4 times (3 times for FRS) until the Vo icon appears on the display accompanied by the flashing numeral 1 or - Press the Up or Down button to select the 1 or 2 VOX level sensitivity.
  • Page 16 NOTE: Pressing the PTT button during dual watch mode will transmit on the primary channel and suspend dual watch operation for 5 seconds. Dual watch mode will then resume. - Momentarily press the SCAN button to exit the dual watch mode. Key Tone This feature allows the transceiver to sound a confirmation tone when- ever the following keys are pressed: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down But-...
  • Page 17 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 18 - If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode, press the power button momentarily and the unit will return to normal op- eration; the icon will disappear from the LCD display. Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental changes to the preferred settings of the unit.
  • Page 19: Notes For Good Communication

    When this occurs, recharge the unit. NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1. The GMRS762CH 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 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

    • 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 22: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications: General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS Radios) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz Privacy Codes...
  • Page 23: 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 24 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 NOTE WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS, COMPARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMPATIBILITY. CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 CHANNEL FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL...
  • Page 25 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 = No Tone CTCSS Freq. Hz 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7...
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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...
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