Uniden EcoTerra GMRS680 User Manual

GMRS680 Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMRS680 (General Mobile Radio Service) radio.
This product is a lightweight, palm-sized radio.
• 8 GMRS / 14 FRS Channels • Battery Level Meter
Use it at sporting events to stay in contact with
• 38 CTCSS Codes • Channel Monitor
family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in
• Up to 5 Mile Range* • Channel Scan
a neighborhood watch for vital communication.
• Internal VOX Circuitry
• Keypad Lock
This compact, state-of-the-art device is equipped
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts
with many features.
• Backlit LCD Display
• Optional Headset Accessories
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
• Headset Jack
• Battery Recharge Circuit
Your package contains the GMRS680 radio, this
• Optional NiMH Battery Pack
reference guide, including a product registration
and Charger
card. You may operate the unit using 4 AAA alkaline
batteries or the rechargeable NiMH battery pack
(not included). The following optional accessories
may be purchased from your participating Uniden
dealer or call1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the web
at www.uniden.com. Use only Uniden accessories.
• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38
• Recharging Cradle - #RC6248
• Dual Recharging Cradle
with AC Adapter - #CK6000
*Range may vary depending in environmental and/or topographical conditions.
FCC GMRS LICENSE
GMRS680 RADIO
The GMRS680 radio operates on the General
Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which
require a Federal Communication Commission
license to operate. For licensing information and
application forms, visit the FCC online at:
www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at
1-800-418-3676. If you have any questions you
can contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322.
INSTALL THE BATTERIES
Your GMRS680 radio uses 4 AAA alkaline batteries
or the optional NiMH battery pack (not included).
If alkaline batteries are used, we recommend using
high quality alkaline batteries.
To install the 4 AAA alkaline batteries:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2) Remove the battery compartment door by
1 Antenna 11 Battery Level Meter
pressing the tab at the bottom of the
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 12 Receive Indicator
compartment door allowing the door to be
3 Channel/Scan Up Key 13 Scan Indicator
removed.
4 Call Key 14 Channel Indicator
3) Install 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included)
5 Channel/Scan Down Key 15 Call Indicator
into the battery compartment. Be certain to
16 VOX Indicator
6 Sel/ Key
follow the + and – symbols in the compartment.
17 Keypad Lock Indicator
7 Speaker
Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the
18 Transmit Indicator
8 Mon Key
unit from operating.
19 Volume Setting Indicator
9 Volume Up Key
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
20 CTCSS Indicator
10 Volume Down Key
Choosing a Channel
BATTERY LEVEL AND
LOW BATTERY ALERT
Your radio has 22 channels and 38 CTCSS codes
you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to
someone, each of you must be set to the same
indicate the status of the batteries. When the
channel and CTCSS code.
batteries in the unit are low, the battery level meter
icon will flash. Replace the alkaline To choose a channel:
batteries immediately or if you are using the NiMH
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press
battery pack, you must recharge the batteries in the channel/scan L or M key to increase or
order to continue using the radio.
decrease the channel number displayed.
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or
Choosing a CTCSS Code
property damage from fire or electrical shock, only
use the Uniden accessories specifically designated
Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
for this product.
the codes, OFF or 1-38 selected. Code "OFF"
indicates no CTCSS code selected and your radio
can receive a signal regardless of the code settings
USING THE RADIO
of the transmitting radio.
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
1) Enter the Menu. The CTCSS code on the LCD
this reference guide completely before attempting to
display will flash.
operate the unit.
2) Press the channel/scan L or M key to
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
increase or decrease the code number
1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the unit displayed. You can also select "OFF" at this
ON, and increase the speaker volume by stage.
pressing the volume L key. To decrease the
3) Exit the Menu to return to "Normal" mode.
volume, press the volume M key.
2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn the Talking on Your Radio
unit OFF.
To talk to others using the radio:
1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the
the microphone. While you are transmitting, the
buttons or keys (except for the PTT button and call
icon will appear on the display. To avoid
key) are pressed. To turn this sound OFF, press and
cutting off the first part of your transmission,
hold call while turning ON the radio. Repeat this
pause slightly after pressing the PTT button
step to turn the sound ON.
before you start talking.
2) When you are finished speaking, release the PTT
Navigating through the Menu
button. You can now receive incoming calls. While
To access the advanced features of the GMRS680,
receiving, the icon will appear on the display.
your radio has a Menu function.
Voice Operated Transmission
Normal CTCSS VOX Level Call Tone Key Lock Normal
Your GMRS680 radio is equipped with a user
selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that
off, 1-38 off, 1-3 1-5 ON-OFF
can be used for automatic voice transmissions. The
VOX feature is designed to be used with a headset
with a microphone. Transmission is initiated by
1) To enter the Menu, press the sel/ key.
speaking into the remote microphone instead of
2) Additional presses of the sel/ key will
pushing the PTT button.
advance you through the Menu until exiting to
To select the VOX level:
"Normal" operating mode.
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
a. Press and hold the sel/ key again.
the vox icon appears on the display. The current
b. Press PTT, mon, volume L/M, and call.
level (off, 1-3) will be indicated. Level "oF"
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically
disables VOX, while levels - set the
returns to "Normal" mode.
sensitivity of the VOX circuit.
channel/scan L or M key to
2) Press either the Keypad Lock
the desired VOX sensitivity level. Use level 1 for
To Lock the keypad:
increased sensitivity to voice in normally quiet
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
environments, and use a higher level to reduce
the icon appears on the display. The current
undesired activation in very noisy environments.
key Lock status (OFF) blinks on the display.
3) Exit the Menu.
2) To switch the key Lock mode from OFF to ON,
press the channel/scan L key.
Transmitting a Call Tone
3) To confirm the setting, press the sel/
Your GMRS680 radio is equipped with 5 selectable
radio returns to the "Normal" mode.
call tones that will be transmitted when the call key
Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming
is pressed.
your selection by pressing the sel/ key, the key
To select a call tone:
Lock setting will be set to OFF.
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
To Unlock the keypad:
the call icon is shown on the display. The
current call tone number ( - ) will be
1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the unit
indicated.
OFF.
2) Press the channel/scan L or M key to
2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn the
increase or decrease the number to the desired
unit ON. The keypad is unlocked.
call tone. Each tone will be heard through the
speaker.
3) Exit the Menu. Automatic Power Save Feature
Your GMRS680 radio has a unique circuit designed
To transmit the selected call tone, press the call
to dramatically extend the life of the batteries.
key. The selected tone will automatically be
If there is no transmission nor an incoming call
transmitted for a fixed length of time.
within 3 seconds, your radio switches to the Power
Save mode. The radio is still able to receive
Channel Scan Feature
transmissions in this mode.
Your GMRS680 radio has a channel Scan feature
LCD Backlight
that allows you to easily Scan all 22 channels.
When an active channel is detected, the unit will
The LCD backlight will automatically turn ON when
pause on that channel until the channel is clear.
any key (except PTT button) is pressed. The LCD
Then after a 2 second delay, the unit will continue
display will illuminate for 10 seconds before turning
scanning. Pressing PTT while the Scan is paused
OFF.
on a channel will allow you to transmit on that
channel. Monitor Mode Feature
To turn ON channel scanning: Your GMRS680 radio allows you to listen for weak
signals on the current channel at the press of
Press and hold either the channel/scan L or M
a key.
key until the scan icon is displayed. The channel
number on the display will change as the radio To turn ON the monitor mode:
rapidly cycles through the channels.
• Press mon for brief listening, the icon will
To turn OFF channel scanning: blink.
• Press and hold mon for 2 seconds for
Press sel/ , call, or PTT.
continuous listening. The receiver circuit will stay
open, and letting in both the noise & weak
signals.
To turn OFF monitor mode:
• Press mon to return to "Normal" mode, and the
icon stops blinking.
key. The