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Audiovox GMRS7001 Owner's Manual

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General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
Model : GMRS7001
Owner's Manual
1-800-290-6650
128-XXXX
Draft :
Feb.04,2003(by TTI).
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  • Page 1 DRAFT General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS7001 Owner's Manual 1-800-290-6650 128-XXXX Draft : Feb.04,2003(by TTI). 1 of...
  • Page 2 OR TEMPERATURES BELOW -4° F (-20° C) OR ABOVE 140 ° F (60° C). KEEP THE ANTENNA AT 1 INCH (2.5 cm) AWAY FROM YOUR HEAD AND BODY. DO NOT USE YOUR GMRS7001-2 RADIO TRANSCEIVER WITH A DAMAGED ANTENNA. PLACE THE RUBBER COVER ON JACKS WHEN NOT IN USE.
  • Page 3 DRAFT Model GMRS7001-2 (FCC License Required) (REF) (REF) 10. Up Channel/Volume Button 1. Battery Cover 2. Monitor/Function Confirmation 11. Down Channel/Volume Button Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 12. MODE / WX Button 4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) and Func- 13. Power On/Off &...
  • Page 4 Model GMRS7001-2 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 and MODE.
  • Page 5 This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS7001-2. Battery charging time is typically 13-15 hours. Use of the Audiovox charger with other brands of batteries is not recommended as battery charging times will vary. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for charging other brands of batteries.
  • Page 6 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. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for charging other brands of batteries.
  • Page 7 DRAFT The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS7001-2: 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 8 GMRS7001-2 OPERATIONAL MODES GMRS / FRS BAND WEATHER BAND CHANNEL CHANNEL SELECT SELECT CTCSS SELECT WEATHER BAND POWER ALERT SELECT BUTTON DUAL BEEP WATCH BUTTON BEEP ROGER BEEP CALL SELECT NOTE: To switch between GMRS/FRS and Weather Band modes, press and hold the Mode button for 2 seconds.
  • Page 9 Controls: Power On/Off (13) Button Press and hold the power on/off button ( ) for at least 2 seconds. You will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on. To turn the unit off, press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds. Adjusting the Volume With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/Volume button ( ) to...
  • Page 10 transmit and receive at the same time. While the PTT Button is pressed, the signal indicator will display the relative strength of the transmitted signal. Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode. When receiving an incoming signal, the BUSY icon will display in the LCD and the received signal strength indicator ( ) will display the relative strenth of the signal.

  • Page 11: Operating Modes And Features

    External Speaker (SPK)/Microphone (MIC) Jacks (6) This set of jacks accepts an Audiovox headset/microphone connector. Scan / VOX Button (14) Press this Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan mode. Press and hold Button for more than 2 second to enable or disable the VOX.
  • Page 12 In order to communicate with other GMRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency. The GMRS7001-2 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 13 - From GMRS standby mode, press the Mode Button twice; a flashing oF or sub-channel number is displayed. If oF is displayed, press the Up or Down button to enable the CTCSS mode; the CTC icon will appear steady on the display with the flashing sub-channel number. - Then press the Up or Down button to select the desired sub-channel for use.
  • Page 14 Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals. While scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a signal is received, the scan is interrupted and will return to scan mode 5 seconds after reception is terminated. NOTE: While the scan function is active, the MODE button will be inoperative.
  • Page 15 Dual Watch Mode This feature allows you to monitor two channels at the same time. While in dual watch mode, the unit will continuously monitor both the primary and dual watch channel. Received signals will be played for 5 seconds, then the unit will resume scanning the two channels.
  • Page 16 Key Tone This feature allows the transceiver to sound a confirmation tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE Button, SCAN Button, or the EMG Button. To turn the key tones on or off, - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button until bp , the Bell ( ) icon, and On or oF flash on the LCD display.
  • Page 17 To enable and disable the Roger Beep tone: - From GMRS / FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button until rb appears on the display with the flashing Roger Beep icon ( ) and On or oF. - Press the Up or Down Button to select the tone on or off as desired. - When enabled, the tone icon ( ) appears steady on the display.
  • Page 18 Weather Band Operation Channel Selection This feature provides access to 10 channels within the weather band (7 NOAA channels and 3 Canadian marine channels. To select a weather channel, the unit must be in the weather channel mode. Press and hold the MODE button for at least 2 seconds;...
  • Page 19 Key Tone This feature allows the transceiver to sound a tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE Button, SCAN Button. To turn the key tones on or off, - From GMRS / FRS standby mode, press the MODE button until bp,the Bell ( ) icon, and On or oF flash on the LCD display.

  • Page 20: Notes For Good Communication

    NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 . The GMRS7001-2 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 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

    DRAFT Technical Specifications ; General Frequency Range: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.

  • Page 23: Main Channel Frequencies

    DRAFT 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 before using this device outside the United States of America. Main Channel Frequencies : CHANNEL/TYPE FREQ(MHz)/PWR...

  • Page 24: Weather Channel Frequencies

    Weather Channel Frequencies: Channel Freq. MHz Channel Freq. MHz 162.550 662.500 162.400 162.525 162.475 161.650 162.425 161.775 162.450 163.275 *Canadian Marine 128-xxxx 24 of...
  • Page 25 DRAFT Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS Freq. Hz 67.0 131.8 71.9 136.5 74.4 141.3 77.0 146.2 79.7 151.4 82.5 156.7 85.4 162.2 88.5 167.9 91.5 173.8 94.8 179.9 97.4 186.2 100.0 192.8 103.5 203.5 107.2...

  • Page 26: 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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