Uniden GMR2872-2CK Manual

GMR2872-2CK/GMR2875-2CK Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR2872-2CK/GMR2875-2CK (General Mobile
Radio Service) waterproof radio. This lightweight,
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels • Power Boost Button for
palm-sized, radio is a state-of-the-art device,
• 142 Privacy Codes (CTCSS Tone Maximum Range
equipped with many valuable features. Use it at
and DCS Code) • All Call
sporting events, to stay in contact with family and
• Up to 28 Mile Range* • Auto Channel Change Call
friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a
• Submersible design • Battery Charger
neighborhood watch for vital communication - even
• Direct Call • Battery Level Meter
outside by the pool!
• 143 Group Codes • Channel Monitor
• Silent Mode • Channel Scan
Your radio complies with JIS7 water-resistant
• 10 Selectable Call/Ring Tone Alerts • Group Scan
• Backlit LCD Display • Keypad Lock standards, which means the radio can be
• Roger Beep • NOAA Emergency / submerged in 1.0 meters of water for 30
• Vibrate Reminder Weather Channels
minutes without damage.
(GMR2875 Only) • Emergency Weather Alert After your radio is submerged in water, you might
notice that the sound is distorted. This is because
there is still water remaining in and around the
speaker and microphone. Just shake the radio to
clear excess water, and the sound should return to
normal.
Note: If your radio is exposed to salt water, clean
your radio thoroughly with fresh water, and dry it
before turning it on.
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
GMR2872-2CK/GMR2875-2CK RADIO
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PACKAGE CONTENTS
14 Your package contains two radios, two rechargeable
1 NiMH battery packs (#BP38), one AC adapter (#AD-
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314), one charging cradle (#RC1282), two belt clips
and this reference guide. You can operate the unit
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17 using the rechargeable NiMH battery pack.
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To order the following optional accessories, visit our
web site @www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988
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during business hours.
2 Use only Uniden accessories.
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• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38
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9 • Charging Cradle - #RC1282
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• AC Adapter - #AD-314
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GMRS LICENSE
The radio operates on the General Mobile Radio
Service (GMRS) frequencies when using
1 Antenna 13 Speaker
Channels 1-7 and channels 15-22. You must
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 14 Battery Level Indicator
have a GMRS license issued by the Federal
3 Power Boost Button 15 Sub Code Indicator
Communications Commission to legally use
4 Monitor Button 16 Alert Indicator
these channels. For licensing information and
5 Channel Up/Down Key 17 Group Indicator
6 Tone/Group Key 18 Receive Indicator application forms, visit the FCC online at: www.
7 D-call Key 19 Call Indicator
fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at 1-800-
8 Menu/Power key 20 Channel Indicator
418-3676. If you have any questions, you can
9 Volume Up/Down key 21 Missed Call Indicator
contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322. No
10 Enter/Lock Key 22 Charging Contacts
license is required for operation on channels
11 Weather/Alert Key
8-14 or operation on any channel in Canada.
12 Microphone
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,
INSTALL THE BATTERY
and place the radio in the charging cradle with
the keypad facing forward.
Your radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack.
In order to use Group Mode you need to initialize
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the
a couple of settings in your radio:
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio
To install the NiMH battery pack:
from the charging cradle after charging.
1) Make sure the radio is off. • Set the radio to Group Mode
2) Turn the screw holding the battery compartment Note: • Set a Group Code
counterclockwise with a screwdriver, and hold • Charge time may vary depending on the battery • Set a Unit Number
up the battery cover. life remaining. • Set a "Nickname"
3) Put the NiMH battery pack in the battery
• For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
compartment applying the battery contacts to Setting the Radio to Group Mode
charging.
the lower charge contacts. Be sure to follow the To set the radio to Group Mode, which enables
Warrning!:
instructions written on the battery pack's label. Direct Call, Auto Channel Change and All Call,
• The charging cradle is not waterproof. If the
press and hold TONE/GROUP for 2 seconds. The
Installing the battery pack incorrectly will prevent
charging cradle falls into water, unplug it before
radio displays GRP and group code.
the unit from operating.
attempting to remove it from the water. Allow the
4) Before placing the battery cover back on the
cradle to dry completely before reconnecting the
Note: In group mode, you cannot receive
radio, check the rubber seal around the battery
power.
transmissions from other radios unless they are
compartment and the ribbon of the battery pack
• Wipe off dirt or shake water from your radio also set to the same channel and group code.
: make sure that the seal is in good condition
before placing in the charging cradle if your
and that there is no foreign matter under the radio is soiled or wet.
Setting the Group Code
seal.
Set the group code for your radio group from
5) Replace the battery compartment door. Tighten 0-142. Everyone in your group must select the
the screws securely. same group code in order to communicate with
Note: If the rubber seal appears warn, nicked, or each other.
dried out, replacement seals are available from
1) Tap TONE/GROUP in group mode. Press
www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988 during USING THE RADIO
business hours.
2) Press ENTER/
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
this reference guide completely before attempting to
operate the unit.
Setting the Unit Number
USING THE RADIO BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
Each radio in your group needs to be set to a
BATTERY ALERT
1) Press and hold the MENU/ to turn the radio unique unit number, from 1-16.
ON.
This radio has a battery level meter that indicates
2) To change the volume level, press the 1) Press MENU/ . Advance through the menu
the status of the batteries. When the battery level is
VO or to increase or decrease the volume
low, the battery level meter icon flashes and
level then press ENTER/ .
then BATT appears after 30 seconds. Recharge
3) Press and hold the MENU/ to turn the radio 2) Press CH
the NiMH battery pack immediately.
OFF.
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or
3) Press ENTER/
property damage from fire or electrical shock, only
Choosing a Channel
use the Uniden accessories specifically designated
Your radio has 22 channels and 142 Privacy codes
for this product.
you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
Setting Your Nickname
someone, both your radios must be set to the same
channel and Privacy code. Your nickname appears on other units' displays
when you make a All Call or direct call. This is
To choose a channel:
CHARGING THE RADIO also the name that appears on other radio displays
Press CH or to increase or decrease the
when someone wants to make a direct call to you.
channel number displayed.
Your radio includes charging cradle and When no nickname is set, the unit number
appears.
rechargeable battery packs. Follow these
• To change the channel continuously, press
instructions to recharge the radios in a charging
CH or , then repeatedly press and hold
cradle. 1) Press MENU/ . Advance through the menu
CH or for more than 1 second.
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing
the radio in the charging cradle.
Note: Channels 1-7 and 15-22 have a typical range
of up to 28 miles by pressing the Power Boost.
Using the Charging Cradle
HI is displayed when you select a GMRS channel,
1) Connect the adapter's plug to DC IN 9V jack of
and LO is displayed when you select a FRS
the charging cradle and plug the other end into
channel.
an AC outlet.
To start an auto channel change, on any radio in
2) Press CH or to select the letter, then
SETTING UP GROUP MODE
the group tap MENU/ . Advance through the
ENTER/ to advance to the next letter until you
have entered your nickname. menu until CHCX appears, then press ENTER/ .
3) Press MENU/ to confirm the setting and exit The current channel flashes. Use CH
the menu. select the target channel. You can check whether
the selected channel is clear. Then press D CALL
or ENTER/ .
Using Group Mode
Your radio chirps for about 10 seconds while it
Group mode lets you make direct calls to other
sends out the channel change signal. As each
people in your group without alerting the entire
radio receives the channel change signal, it chirps
group and also lets you quickly change everyone in
once, then changes to the new channel.
your group to another channel from a single radio.
Before using group mode, follow the instructions in
To ensure all radios make it to the new channel,
"Setting Up Group Mode" on every radio in your
we recommend you:
group. Then, to record the unit ID and everyone's
nickname in every radio, send a call to "All" from
• Make sure you are in an open environment,
each radio one time (see "Sending a Direct Call").
where the radio will get the best range.
Sending a Direct Call • Optimize range during the channel change
Direct Call lets you call everyone in your group at
signal by raising the radio over your head to
once, or call a single person in your group without
give the best possible height.
anyone else in the group knowing. It is like a
• Do a "roll call" on the new channel after the
"speed dial" directly to the person(s) you want to
move to be sure no one was left behind. If you
talk to.
missed someone, return to the previous channel
and issue the signal again.
To call everyone in your group, press D CALL in
group mode. The radio flashes ALL. Then, press
D CALL or ENTER/ . Everyone in your group
receives a call "chirp" for about 3 seconds. When
the chirp ends, begin your conversation.
CH or to select the group number.
or TONE/GROUP to return to
Use the radio in standard (not group) mode when
Note: When you make a direct call to "all," your
normal operation.
you need to be able to communicate with radios
radio also sends out your nickname or ID so that it
that do not have the group feature.
will show up in the call list for everyone in your
group.
Choosing a Privacy Code
To call one person in your group, without having You can select a Privacy Code from 1-142 for each
other people know, press D CALL in group mode. channel. oFF (OFF) indicates no Privacy code
Then, use CH or to select the person you selected and your radio can receive a signal
until UNIT appears, and then press ENTER/ .
want to call and press D CALL or ENTER/ . Your regardless of the code settings of the transmitting
The current unit number flashes.
radio.
radio sounds tones for 3 seconds as it sends the
or to select the desired unit
call. When the selected person answers, you can
number.
begin your conversation. You can silence the call 1) Press TONE/GROUP. The Privacy code
to continue to the next
tones at any time by pressing PTT or Power indicator flashes.
section.
2) Press CH
boost.
code. You can also select oFF.
Your conversation remains private between you 3) Press ENTER/
and the person you called until 15 seconds after normal operation.
your last conversation. Then, your radio
Note: Only tones 1-38 are standard across radio
automatically exits private mode.
brands. Other settings might differ from brand to
Automatically Changing Channels brand. See the specifications for the specific tones
used for each setting.
Auto Channel Change lets you easily coordinate a
channel change for everyone in your group. You
might want to do this when you find you are getting Channel Scan Feature
a lot of interference on your current channel. Or, Your radio has a channel scan feature that lets you
until UNIT appears, and then press ENTER/ .
you can use this feature to change from a low- easily scan all 22 channels. When an active
The current unit number flashes, then tap
power channel (8-14) to one of the high-powered
channel is detected, the radio pauses on that
ENTER/ . The radio displays n - - - - (or your
channels (1-7, 15-22) if you need more range (or to
channel until the channel is clear. Then after a
current nickname) with the first place in the
a low-power channel if you need longer battery
2-second delay, the radio resumes scanning.
nickname flashing.
life). Pressing PTT or Power boost while the scan is
paused on a channel lets you transmit on that
channel.
To turn on channel scan: Navigating through the Normal Menu
To access the advanced features of your radio has
Press MENU/ . The radio displays SCAN, and
a Menu function. In order to use Auto Channel
then press ENTER/ .The channel number
or to
changes as the radio rapidly cycles through the Change, you need to set your radio to Group
Mode.
channels.
To turn off channel scan:
Scan Silent
Mode Mode
Press MENU/ , PTT, Power boost, D CALL or
WX/ALERT.
ON-OFF
Talking on Your Radio
To talk to others using the radio:
Start
Scanning
1) Press and hold PTT or Power boost and speak
in a clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away
from the microphone. While you transmit, TXHI
1) To enter the menu, press MENU/ .
or TXLO appears on the display according to
2) Additional presses of MENU/
the type of channel. To avoid cutting off the first through the menu. After the last menu item, the
part of your transmission, pause slightly after radio exits to the previous mode.
pressing PTT or Power boost before you start
3) Other ways to exit the Menu function are:
talking.
a. Press PTT, Power boost, MON, D CALL,
2) When you finish speaking, release PTT or WX/ALERT or TONE/GROUP.
Power boost. You can now receive incoming b. Wait 10 seconds until the radio automatically
calls. While receiving, RX appears on the
returns to the previous mode.
display.
Setting Silent Mode
Note: When you press Power boost, BOOS
When you turn on the silent mode, all incoming
appear on the display. The radio transmits at
calls are muted: the radio flashes the display
USING THE RADIO IN STANDARD MODE
maximum power when a GMRS channel is
backlight, the channel indicator, SLNT and CALL
selected. If Power boost is continuously pressed,
to alert you to an incoming call. If you do not
1 minute after you start pressing Power boost the
respond to the call within 15 seconds, the backlight
transmission stops and you hear a boost timeout
turns off. The GMR2875 will also vibrate to remind
error tone.
you that you missed a call. Silent mode is disabled
for 15 seconds when you transmit, receive, or
Monitor Mode Feature
press any other button.
Your radio lets you listen for weak signals on the
To set the silent mode:
current channel at the press of a key.
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until
the SLNT appears, then press ENTER/ . The
To turn on the Monitor Mode:
current setting flashes.
• For brief listening, press MON. MON appears
2) Press CH
and RX flashes. .
• Press and hold MON for 2 seconds until two
or to increase or decrease the Note: To prevent unwanted silent alerts, be sure to
beeps sound for continuous listening. The
use a Privacy code or group code whenever you
receiver circuit stays open, so you hear both the
or TONE/GROUP to return to use the Silent mode feature.
noise and weak signals.
You can hear the received voice when you turn on
To turn off Monitor Mode:
channel scan and an active channel is detected
even during silent mode.
Press MON to return to the previous mode. MON
and RX disappear.
Missed Call Alerts
If you receive an incoming call while silent mode is
on and do not respond, the radio will turn on the
Missed Call icon. If you are using the Group Mode,
the radio will also indicate the person who made
the call.
The GMR2875 will additionally remind you of a
missed call by vibrating every minute after the call
for 3 minutes.
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 will be also heard
when someone places a direct call to you.
To select a call tone:
Auto
Call Unit Roger Beep
Channel
Tone Setting Beep Tone
Change 1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until
CALL appears, then press ENTER/ . The
Setting current call tone number (1-10) flashes.
Channel
1-10 Unit ON-OFF ON-OFF
Change 2) Press CH or to increase or decrease the
Number
number to the desired call tone. Each tone will be
heard through the speaker.
Setting
Nickname
To transmit the selected call tone, press D CALL.
The selected tone is transmitted for a fixed length of
time. Call Tone is cancelled if you press PTT or
advances you
Power boost.
Roger Beep
Roger beep is a beep that is sent to notify the end
of transmission. You can hear the roger beep can
be heard 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 the roger beep,
but it is transmitted to your party.
To adjusting the roger beep, enter 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 PTT and Power boost).
to display on, then press ENTER/
To adjusting the sound, enter MENU/ . Advance
through the menu until TONE appears, then press
ENTER/ . The current setting flashes.
To turn OFF this beep:
Press CH to display oF, then press ENTER/ .
To turn ON this beep:
Press CH to display on, then press ENTER/ .
Key Lock
Press and hold the ENTER/ until the LOCK
appears.
To exit Keylock on mode, press and hold ENTER/
again.
Note:
• While in keylock on mode, you can still use the
radio to receive transmissions, use D CALL in
Standard mode, VO or , PTT, Power
boost, MON, and MENU/ to turn on or off the
radio.