Uniden GMR5088-2CKHS Owner's Manual

GMR5088-2CKHS, GMR5095-2CKHS
Congratulations on your purchase of a Uniden
GMR5098-2CKVP
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service)
waterproof radio. These lightweight, palm-sized,
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels Headset Boom Mics
radios are state-of-the-art devices. The
• 7 Weather Channels • BOOST for Maximum GMR5088-2CKHS and GMR5095-2CKHS
• 142 Privacy Codes (CTCSS Range* models include earbud vox mics. GMR5098-
Tone and DCS Code) • Headset Jack 2CKVP includes two VOX headset boom mics.
Use them at sporting events to contact family
• Up to 50 Mile Range* • Auto Channel Change
and friends, while hiking, skiing, or outdoors, or
Call
• Internal VOX Circuitry
in a neighborhood watch for vital communication
• Battery Level Meter
• TRU Waterproof™ (JIS7) —
— even outside by the pool! Don't worry; they
• Rechargeable NiMH
Submersible and Floats
float!
Batteries
• Direct Call with Name
Your radio complies with JIS7 water-
Display • Dual Charging Cradle
resistant standards, which means the radio
• 143 Group Codes with AC Adapter
can be submerged in 1.0 meters of water for
• Channel Monitor
• Silent Mode
30 minutes without damage.
• 10 Selectable Call/Ring Tone • Channel Scan
Group Scan • The radio will only meet this rating if fully
Alerts
assembled and all rubber seals and the jack
• Keypad Lock
• Backlit LCD Display
cover are well maintained and correctly fitted.
• Roger Beep • Emergency Weather
This means that the Headset plug is not
Alert
• Call Alert; Vibrate
inserted, and the Headset jack cover and the
• Emergency Light
• 2 Earbuds with VOX Mic or 2
battery pack are attached and securely
fastened.
*Range may vary depending on environmental
and/or topographical conditions. • After your radio is submerged in water, you
might notice that the sound is distorted. This is
because water remains in and around the
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
speaker and microphone. Just shake the radio
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to clear excess water, and the sound should
return to normal.
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17 Note: If your radio is exposed to salt water,
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clean your radio thoroughly with fresh water
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and dry it before turning it on.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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11 CHARGING CRADLE
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13 Your package contains two radios, 6
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7 14
rechargeable AA NiMH batteries, one AC adapter
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with microUSB connector, one charging cradle, 2
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earbud/mic headsets for GMR5095-2CKHS and
GMR5088-2CKHS (GMR5098-2CKVP has two
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Radio color/pattern varies headset boom mics), two belt clips, and this
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according to model number.
reference guide. To order the following optional
accessories, visit our web site at www.uniden.
1 Antenna 14 Enter/Lock
com. Use only Uniden accessories.
2 Push to Talk 15 Battery Level
• NiMH Batteries – #BP-38
3 Boost 16 Group Number
• Charging Cradle – #RC-658R
4 Monitor 17 Group Indicator
• Headset Boom Mic – #ZA-133 or ZA-160
• AC Adapter – #AD-0001
5 Channel Up/Down 18 RX (Receive) or TX
(Transmit) Indicator • Carabiner Clip – #TSTD0720002
6 Tone 19 VOX Indicator
GMRS LICENSE
7 D Call 20 Missed Call Indicator
The radio operates on the General Mobile
8 Microphone 21 Alert Indicator
Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies when
9 Speaker 22 Channel Number
using Channels 1-7 and channels 15-22. You
10 Flashlight/Monitor 23 Charging LED must have a GMRS license issued by the
Federal Communications Commission to
11 Menu/Power 24 Charging contacts
legally use these channels.
12 Volume Up/Down 25 miniUSB port
For licensing information and application
13 Weather forms, visit the FCC online at: www.fcc.gov/
to transmit while power is low, the radio will
wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at 1-800-418-
Choosing a Channel
automatically turn off.
3676. If you have any questions, you can
Your radio has 22 channels and 142 Privacy
• Charge time may vary depending on the
contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322. No
codes you can use to talk to others. In order to
battery life remaining.
license is required for operation on channels
speak to someone, both your radios must be set
8-14 or operation on any channel in Canada.
• Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so
to the same channel and Privacy code.
can create a safety hazard or damage the
INSTALL THE BATTERY
To choose a channel:
radio.
Press CH or , then press CH or
• For faster charging, turn off the radio before
to increase or decrease the channel
Each radio uses 3 rechargeable AA NiMH charging.
number displayed.
batteries for power (included). It can also use
Warning!
non-rechargeable AA alkaline batteries (not To scroll through the channels, press CH
• The charging cradle is not waterproof. If the
included). To install the NiMH batteries:
charging cradle falls in the water, unplug it
1. Turn the screw holding the battery than 1 second.
before attempting to remove it from the water.
compartment counterclockwise with a
Allow the cradle to dry completely before Note: Channels 1-7 and 15-22 have a typical
screwdriver and lift up the battery cover,
reconnecting the power. range of up to 50 miles by pressing BOOST.
2. Insert the NiMH batteries in the battery
HI displays when you select a GMRS
• Wipe off dirt or shake water from your radio
compartment according to the directions channel, and LO displays when you select
before placing in the charging cradle if your
indicated on the battery. Installing the radio is soiled or wet. an FRS channel.
batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from
USING A HEADSET
operating.
3. Before placing the battery cover back on the
GMR5088-2CKHS and GMR5095-2CKHS both
Group mode lets several people talk on the
radio, check the rubber seal around the
come with an earbud headset with mic on the
same channel in a separate group. In order to
battery compartment. Make sure that the seal cord. The GMR5098-2CKVP comes with boom
use Group mode, you need to initialize specific
is in good condition and that there is no mic headset. To use a headset, lift the rubber
settings in your radio:
foreign matter under it. cover from over the headset jack, then plug in
• Set the radio to Group mode.
the headset.
4. Replace the battery compartment door.
• Set a Group Code.
Important: Your radio is not waterproof when
Tighten the screws securely.
using a headset jack. When you remove the • Set a Unit Number.
Note: If the rubber seal appears worn, nicked,
headset, be sure to fully press the jack cover • Set a "Nickname."
or dried out, replacement seals are available
into place to restore its waterproof capability.
from www.uniden.com. Setting the Radio to Group Mode
USING RADIO BATTERY LEVEL
To set the radio to Group mode, which enables
CHARGING THE RADIO
AND LOW BATTERY ALERT Direct Call, Auto Channel Change, and All Call,
press and hold TONE/GROUP for 2 seconds.
Follow these instructions to charge or recharge
The radio displays GRP and group code
your radios.
Note: In Group mode, you cannot receive
This radio has a battery level meter that
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before
indicates the battery power level. When the transmissions from other radios unless
placing it in the charging cradle.
battery level is low, the battery level meter icon they are also set to the same channel and
1. Insert the adapter's microUSB plug to DC IN
flashes and then BATT appears after 30 group code.
5V USB jack of the charging cradle and plug
seconds. Recharge the NiMH batteries
Setting the Group Code
the other end into an AC outlet.
immediately.
2. Set the charging cradle on a stable desk or Set the group code for your radio group from
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or
0-142. Everyone in your group must select the
tabletop and place the radios in the charging
property damage from fire or electrical shock,
same group code in order to communicate with
cradle with the keypad facing forward. only use the Uniden accessories specifically
each other.
3. Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge designated for this product.
1. PressTONE/GROUP in Group mode. Press
the batteries for 16 hours and remove the
USING THE RADIO
radio from the charging cradle after charging.
2. Press ENTER/
Note:
In order to get the most out of your new radio,
• Use only the supplied batteries and AC
read this reference guide completely before
Setting the Unit Number
adapter or approved accessories from
attempting to operate it.
Uniden. Each radio in your group needs to be set to a
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting
unique unit number, from 1-16.
• Charge time may vary depending on the
the Volume
battery life remaining.
1. Press MENU/
1. Press and hold MENU/ to turn the radio
• The batteries must be installed for the unit to
operate, even if the unit is also connected to on.
t
external power. 2. Press VO or o increase or decrease
2. Press CH
• If battery power is low, you cannot operate the volume level then press ENTER/ .
the radio even using external power. Allow
3. Press and hold MENU/ to turn the radio
the batteries to charge before using. If you try
off.
Your conversation remains private between you
3. Press ENTER/ to continue to the next
and the person you called until 15 seconds after
section.
your last conversation. Then, your radio
Setting Your Nickname
automatically exits Private mode.
Your nickname appears on other units' displays
Automatically Changing Channels
when you make an All Call or Direct Call. This is
Auto Channel Change lets you easily coordinate
also the name that appears on other radio
displays when someone wants to make a Direct a channel change for everyone in your group.
You might want to do this when you find you are
Call to you. Without a nickname, the unit
getting a lot of interference on your current
number shows.
channel. You also use this feature to change
or 1. Press MENU/ . Advance through the menu
from a low-power channel (8-14) to one of the
until UNIT appears, and then press ENTER/
, then press and hold CH or for more
high-powered channels (1-7, 15-22) for more
. The current unit number flashes, then
range (or to a low-power channel if you need
press ENTER/ . The radio displays - - - -
longer battery life).
(or your current nickname) with the first place
To start an auto channel change, on any radio
in the nickname flashing.
in the group, press MENU/
2. Press CH or to select the letter, then
the menu until CHCX appears, then press
ENTER/ to advance to the next letter until
ENTER/ . The current channel flashes. Use
you have entered your nickname. CH
SETTING UP GROUP MODE
3. Press MENU/ to confirm the setting and can check whether the selected channel is
exit the menu. clear. Then press D CALL or ENTER/
Using Group Mode Your radio chirps for about 10 seconds while it
sends out the channel change signal. As each
Group mode lets you make direct calls to other
radio receives the channel change signal, it
people in your group without alerting the entire
chirps once, then changes to the new channel.
group and also lets you quickly change
everyone in your group to another channel from To ensure all radios make it to the new channel,
we recommend you:
a single radio. Before using Group mode, follow
the instructions in "Setting Up Group mode" on
• Make sure you are in an open environment,
every radio in your group. Then, to record the where the radio will get the best range.
unit ID and everyone's nickname in every radio,
• Optimize range during the channel change
send a call to "All" from each radio one time
signal by raising the radio over your head to
(see "Sending a Direct Call").
give the best possible height.
Sending a Direct Call
• Do a "roll call" on the new channel after the
. move to be sure no one was left behind. If
Direct Call lets you call everyone in your group
you missed someone, return to the previous
at once, or call a single person in your group
channel and issue the signal again.
without anyone else in the group knowing. It is
like a "speed dial" directly to the person(s) you
want to talk to.
To call everyone in your group, press D CALL in
Group mode. The radio flashes ALL. Then,
Use the radio in Standard (not Group) mode
press D CALL or ENTER/ . Everyone in your
when you need to be able to communicate with
group receives a call "chirp" for about 3
radios that do not have the group feature.
seconds. When the chirp ends, begin your
Choosing a Privacy Code
conversation.
You can select a Privacy Code from 1-142 for
Note: When you make a direct call to "all," your
CH or to select the group number. each channel. oF (off) indicates no Privacy
radio also sends out your nickname or ID so
Code selected and your radio can receive a
or TONE/GROUP to return that it will show up in the call list for everyone in
your group. signal regardless of the code settings of the
to normal operation.
transmitting radio.
To call one person in your group without having
1. Press TONE/GROUP. The Privacy Code
other people know, press D CALL in Group
indicator flashes.
mode. Then, use CH or to select the
person you want to call and press D CALL or 2. Press CH
. Advance through the menu
ENTER/ . Your radio sounds tones for 3 the code. You can also select oF.
until UNIT appears, and then press ENTER/
seconds as it sends the call. When the selected
3. Press ENTER/
. The current unit number flashes.
person answers, you can begin your
to normal operation.
or to select the desired unit
conversation.
Note: Only tones 1-38 are standard across
number.
You can silence the call tones any time by
radio brands. Other settings might differ
pressing PTT or BOOST.
from brand to brand. See the specifications
for the specific tones used for each setting. Scan
Mode
Channel Scan Feature
Your radio has a channel scan feature that lets Start
Scanning
you easily scan all 22 channels. When an active
channel is detected, the radio pauses on that
Beep
channel until the channel is clear. Then after a
Tone
2-second delay, the radio resumes scanning.
Pressing PTT or BOOST while the scan is
paused on a channel lets you transmit on that ON-OFF
channel.
To turn on channel scan:
Press MENU/ . The radio displays SCAN.
Press ENTER/ .The channel number changes 1. To enter the menu, press MENU/ .
as the radio rapidly cycles through the channels.
2. Press MENU/
. Advance through
Use the radio in Standard (not Group) mode the menu. After the last menu item, the radio
when you need to be able to communicate with
exits to the previous mode.
radios that do not have the group feature.
3. Other ways to exit the Menu function are:
or to select the target channel. You
Talking on Your Radio a. Press PTT, BOOST, LIGHT/MON, D
. CALL, WX/ALERT or TONE/GROUP.
To talk to others using the radio:
b. Wait 10 seconds until the radio
1. Press and hold PTT or BOOST and speak in
automatically returns to the previous
a clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away
mode.
from the microphone. While you transmit,
Setting Silent Mode
TXHI or TXLO appears on the display
When you turn on Silent mode, all incoming
according to the type of channel. To avoid
calls are muted, the display backlight flashes,
cutting off the first part of your transmission,
and the channel indicator displays SLNT and
pause slightly after pressing PTT or BOOST
CALL to alert you to an incoming call. If you do
before you start talking.
not respond to the call within 15 seconds, the
2. When you finish speaking, release PTT or
backlight turns off. The GMR5095 will also
BOOST. You can now receive incoming calls.
vibrate to remind you that you missed a call.
While receiving, RX appears on the display.
Silent mode is disabled for 15 seconds when
Note:
you transmit, receive, or press any other button.
• When you press BOOST, BOOST appear on To set Silent mode:
the display. The radio transmits at maximum
1. Enter the menu. Advance through the menu
power when a GMRS channel is selected.
USING THE RADIO IN until the SLNT displays, then press ENTER/
• If BOOST, PTT or VOX is continuously used,
STANDARD MODE . The current setting flashes.
1 minute after you start using the feature the
2. Press CH
transmission stops and you hear a timeout
error tone.
Note: To prevent unwanted silent alerts, be sure
Monitor Mode Feature
to use a Privacy Code or Group Code whenever
Your radio lets you listen for weak signals on
you use the Silent mode feature.
the current channel at the press of a key.
You can hear the received voice when you turn
To turn on the Monitor mode:
on channel scan and an active channel is
detected, even during Silent mode.
• Press and hold LIGHT/MON for 2 seconds
until two beeps sound for continuous
Missed Call Alerts
listening. The receiver circuit stays open, so
If you receive an incoming call while Silent
you hear both the noise and weak signals.
mode is on and do not respond, the radio will
To turn off Monitor mode:
turn on the Missed Call icon. If you are using
Press LIGHT/MON to return to the previous
Group mode, the radio will also indicate who
or to increase or decrease
mode. MON and RX disappear.
made the call.
Navigating through the Normal Menu The GMR5095 will also remind you of a missed
or TONE/GROUP to return
call by vibrating every minute after the call for 3
Your radio has a Menu function to access
minutes.
advanced features. In order to use Auto
Channel Change, you need to set your radio to
Group mode.
Voice Operated Transmission
Auto
Silent VOX
Channel
Mode Level Your radio is equipped with a user selectable
Change
Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be
used for automatic voice transmissions. The VOX
Channel
OFF, 1-5
ON-OFF
Change feature is designed to be used with a headset with
a microphone. Initiate transmission by speaking
into the remote microphone instead of pushing
Roger Unit Call
Beep Setting Tone PTT and BOOST. To select the VOX level:
1. Press MENU/ . Advance through the Menu
Setting
ON-OFF Unit 1-10 until VOX appears on the display, then press
Number
ENTER/ . The current level (off, 1-5) flashes.
Level oF (off) disables VOX, while levels 1-5
Setting
Nickname
set the sensitivity of the VOX circuit.
2. Press either CH or to reach the desired
VOX sensitivity level, then press ENTER/ .
again to advance through
Use level 1 for increased sensitivity to voice in
normally quiet environments, and use a higher
level to reduce undesired activation in very
noisy environments.
Transmitting a Call Tone
Your radio is equipped with 10 selectable call
tones that are transmitted when you press D
CALL in Standard mode.
The selected tone also will be heard when
someone places a direct call to you.
To select a call tone:
1. Press MENU/ . Advance through the menu
until CALL appears, then press ENTER/ . The
current call tone number (1-10) flashes.
2. Press CH or to increase or decrease the
number to the desired call tone. Each tone will
be heard through the speaker. Press ENTER/
to select a call tone.
To transmit the selected call tone, press D CALL.
The selected tone is transmitted for a fixed length
of time. Press PTT or BOOST to cancel.
Roger Beep
to display on, then press ENTER/
Roger Beep is a beep that is sent to notify the end
of transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission).
You can hear Roger Beep through the speaker
when both Roger Beep and Beep Tone are on.
When Roger Beep is on and Beep Tone is off, you
do not hear Roger Beep, but it is transmitted to
your party.
To adjust Roger Beep, press MENU/ . Advance
through the menu until RGR appears, then press
ENTER/ . The current setting flashes.
To turn off Roger Beep:
Press CH to display oF, then press ENTER/
To turn on Roger Beep:
Press CH to display on, then press ENTER/
Adjusting the Sound (Beep Tone)
Your radio sounds a beep each time you
press a key (except for and ).
PTT BOOST