Summary of Contents for Columbia GM22-SVP
- Page 1 OPERATIONS MANUAL GM22-SVP General Mobile Radio Service 22 Channel 2-Way Radios With CTCSS security GMRS/FRS Frequencies Voice-Activated Earpiece Included COLUMBIA Owners Manual and Instructions...
- Page 2 Normal Position :Hold the transmitter approximately 1” from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up . MODIFICATIONS OR CHANGES NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY COLUMBIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. COULD VOID THE USER`S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
- Page 3 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode . This radio is designed for and classified as “ Occupational Use Only “ ,meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards , and the ways to minimize such hazards .
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Page 4: Fcc Warnings
ADJUSTMENT: REPLACEMENT or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Columbia, may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents FCC Warnings ............. 4 Contents .............. 5 Introduction ............6 Controls and displays ........6 Component Guide ..........7 Setting Up Your GMRS/FRS Radio ....8 Battery Installation ..........8 Battery Meter ........... 9 Low Battery Indicator ........9 Operation ............ -
Page 6: Introduction
* 2 VOX microphone earpieces * Belt clip (attached) * This manual Please check for these carefully.If any items are missing, please call COLUMBIA Telecommunications Customer support at 1-800- 889-7434 between 9am and 5pm EST (Eastern Standard Time). Controls and Displays 1. -
Page 7: Component Guide
Component Guide Indicates TX power in Hi mode CTCSS Code Transmit Channel Symbol Number SCAN Receive Symbol Battery Volume Level Lock 14. Mic/Speaker/Charger jack Flashlight 9. Antenna 10. LCD Panel 15. Flashlight Button 3 . Power Button 13. Belt clip 5. -
Page 8: Setting Up Your Gmrs/Frs Radio
Setting Up Your GMRS Radio Battery Installation Batteries are not installed with you GMRS 2-way radios.To use the radio, you must install 4 AAA size alkaline batteries or 4 AAA size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries . Caution: incorrect positioning of the batteries can damage both the batteries and the unit. -
Page 9: Battery Meter
Setting Up Your GMRS Radio charging the charge current is too low for the battery to charge up as the unit is still using power.There is no charge indicator during charging at OFF mode.It takes approximately 6 to 7 hours to fully charge the batteries if they are at the their lowest lever. - Page 10 Setting Up Your GMRS Radio Note: Always use alkaline batteries or Ni -MH type rechargeable batteries for replacements. If you store your radio for long periods of time, always remove the batteries. Batteries may corrode and leak when left unused over long periods of time, and permanently damage your radio.
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Page 11: Operation
Operation Turning On Your GMRS Push & hold Power button, to turn the GMRS/ FRS radio on or off. The unit will beep, the LCD panel will display information about your radio, and the panel will be illuminated by a green light for several seconds. -
Page 12: Respond Prompt Tone
Operation not being used to transmit voice communication or pages, it is always in the listening mode. You cannot receive any transmissions when TALK the TALK or CALL buttons are pressed, even if you aren ’ t saying anything. Pressing these Monitor buttons automatically overrides and turns off the receive mode. -
Page 13: Channel Selection
Operation number of bars on the screen. Channel selection Your GRMS/FRS operates on one of twenty-two preset channels. You can only talk to other radios that are set to the same channel as your unit. The chart on page 22 gives the frequencies on which your radio operates. -
Page 14: Interference Elimination Codes
Operation Chan 12 467.6625 MHz Chan 2 Interference Elimination Codes (CTCSS - Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) These codes filter out unwanted conversation, static, and other interference on your channel, giving your communication more clarity. Both units must be set to the same channels and CTCSS codes, or they will not communicate. -
Page 15: Transmit Power Hi/Low
Operation Transmit Power Hi / Low GM-22 selects transmitting power level to Hi(2W) or Low (0.5W) 1.Press the MENU Button 4 times and the 4 TIMES Power (Po) icon and level (H/L) will appear on the LCD screen . Using low power , the unit will have a lower transmit range but battery life will be increased . -
Page 16: Range
Operation speak into the microphone with your mouth 2 to 3 inches from the unit. • When you finish speaking, release the TALK button immediately to hear the response. Range Your GM22 unit has a range of up to 5 miles ( 2 miles in 8-14CH). - Page 17 Operation receiving unit. To send a page, or CALL • Make sure both units are on. • Turn the volume up to an audible level. • Set both units to the same channel and CTCSS code. • Press and release the Call button on the front of your radio.
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Page 18: Special Features
Special Features Automatic Squelch Your GMRS is equipped with automatic squelch circuitry, which filters out weak transmissions and unwanted noise. These signals may be picked up as background static, and are usually caused by terrain conditions, or if you have reached the limit of your range. -
Page 19: Channel Lock
Special Features MONITOR feature is activated. Channel Lock This feature locks the channel adjustment buttons on the front to the unit so that the channel cannot be changed accidentally. To Lock the channel: • Press the Lock button for 5 seconds until you hear a “... -
Page 20: Automatic Battery Save
Special Features Automatic Battery Save Your GMRS unit has special circuitry designed to extend the life of your battery. When the radio is not used for 4 seconds, it will switch itself into a low power mode. Battery Save does not affect the radio ’ s ability to receive transmissions. -
Page 21: Customer Support
Note that the sizes of the jacks and plugs are different for speaker and microphone. Customer Support Thank you for purchasing the Columbia GM-22 2-way Radios. This is a high-quality communications device that can give you many years of reliable service. Please read these instructions carefully. -
Page 22: Channel Frequencies And Code Charts
Channel Frequencies and Code Charts GMRS/FRS Channel Frequencies Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 462.5625 467.6625 462.5875 467.6875 462.6125 467.7125 462.6375 462.5500 462.6625 462.5750 462.6875 462.6000 462.7125 462.6250 467.5625 462.6500 467.5875 462.6750 467.6125 462.7000 467.6375 462.7250 Interference Elimination Codes (CTCSS - Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) Code Frequency (Hz) Code... -
Page 23: Warranty
COLUMBIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS Limited Warranty COLUMBIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS warrants this unit to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a 1-year period beginning with the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover second-hand ownership or products that are purchased for sale or lease to another. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from acts of God, lightning accident, misuse, improper installation or operation, or unauthorized repair or alteration.
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