Uniden GMR1048-2CK Owner's Manual

GMR1048-2CK Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR1048-2CK (General Mobile Radio Service)
radio. This lightweight, palm-sized, radio is a
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels • Battery Charger state-of-the-art device, equipped with many
• 99 Sub Codes • Battery Level Meter valuable features. Use it at sporting events, to stay
(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code) • Channel Monitor in contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing,
outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital
• Up to 10 Mile Range* • Channel Scan
communication.
• Scramble • Keypad Lock
• Internal VOX Circuitry • NOAA Emergency /
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts Weather Channels
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Backlit LCD Display • Emergency Weather Alert
• Optional Headset Accessories • DC IN 9V Jack
Your package contains two GMR1048-2CK radios,
• Headset Jack two rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BP40), two
• Roger Beep AC adapters (#AD-1004), two charging cradles
(#RC1041), two belt clips and this reference guide.
You can operate the unit using the rechargeable
NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries
(not included). The following optional accessories
can be purchased by calling the Customer Hotline at
1-800-297-1023 (Mon-Fri 7 am to 7 pm,
Sat/Sun/holidays--except Thanksgiving and
Christmas--9 am to 5 pm, CST). Use only Uniden
accessories.
• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP40
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
• Charging Cradle - #RC1041
• Headset - #HS910/HS915
GMR1048-2CK RADIO
• AC Adapter - #AD-1004
GMRS LICENSE
The GMR1048-2CK radio operates on the
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
frequencies when using Channels 1-7 and
channels 15-22. You must have a GMRS license
issued by the Federal Communications
Commission to legally use these channels.
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. No license is required
for operation on channels 8-14 or operation on
any channel in Canada.
1 Antenna 16 Call Indicator
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 17 Scan Indicator INSTALL THE BATTERY
3 Monitor Button 18 Channel Indicator
Your GMR1048-2CK radio uses a supplied NiMH
4 Weather/Alert Key 19 Hi Power Indicator
5 Menu Key 20 Low Power Indicator battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not
6 Channel Tone/Scan Key 21 Alert Indicator
included).
7 Speaker 22 Transmit Indicator
8 Up/Down Button 23 Volume Setting Indicator
To install the NiMH battery pack:
9 Headset Jack 24 Keypad Lock Indicator
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
10 On/Off Key 25 VOX Indicator
11 Call Key 26 Weather Indicator 2) Remove the battery compartment door by
12 Microphone 27 Sub Code Indicator pressing the tab at the bottom of the
13 DC IN 9V 28 Scramble Indicator
compartment door, and remove the cover.
14 Battery Level Meter 29 Charging Contacts
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery
15 Receive Indicator
compartment. Be certain to follow the • If battery Power is low, you cannot operate the
instructions written on the label on the battery radio even using external power. Allow the
batteries to charge before using. If you try to
pack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will
transmit while power is low, the radio will
prevent the unit from operating.
automatically turn off.
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
USING THE RADIO
BATTERY LEVEL AND
LOW BATTERY ALERT In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
this reference guide completely before attempting to
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to
operate the unit.
indicate the status of the batteries. When the
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
battery in the unit is low, the battery level meter
1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio ON,
icon flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery
and increase the speaker volume by pressing the
pack immediately or if you are using the alkaline
L key. To decrease the volume, press the M
batteries, you must replace the alkaline batteries in
key.
order to continue using the radio.
2) Press and hold the key again to turn the
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or
radio OFF.
property damage from fire or electrical shock, only
use the Uniden accessories specifically designated
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
for this product.
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys
(except for the PTT button and call key) is pressed.
To turn this sound OFF, press and hold the call key
CHARGING THE RADIO while turning ON the radio. Repeat this step to turn
the sound ON.
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two
GMR1048-2CK radios can be charged directly or by Choosing a Channel
using the supplied charging cradle.
Your radio has 22 channels and 99 Sub codes you
can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
Charge by Using the Radio
someone, each of you must be set to the same
1) Connect the AC adapter to DC IN 9V jack of the channel and Sub code.
radio and to a standard 120V wall outlet.
To choose a channel:
2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press
battery indicator stop flashing.
the chan tone/scan key and press the L or M key
to increase or decrease the channel number
Using the Charging Cradle
displayed.
1) Connect the AC adapter to DC IN 9V jack and to
a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
Note: Channels 1-7 have an typical range of up to
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,
10 miles. Channels 8-14 have an typical range of
and place the radio in the charging cradle with
up to 5 miles. Channels 15-22 have an typical
the keypad facing forward.
range of up to 10 miles. You can know which GMRS
3) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the
or FRS channel is active by the icon. hi icon is
battery indicator stops flashing. Then remove the
displayed while scanning GMRS channels, and the
radio from the charging cradle after completing
lo icon is displayed while scanning FRS channels.
charging.
Choosing a Sub Code
Note:
Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
• DC IN 9V Jack of the radio is for charge only.
the codes, OFF or 1-99 selected. Code oF (OFF)
Be sure to install the battery before charge.
indicates no Sub code selected and your radio can
• Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or
receive a signal regardless of the code settings of
approved accessories from Uniden.
the transmitting radio.
• Charge time may vary depending on the battery
life remaining.
1) Press chan tone/scan in channel select mode.
• Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so can The subcode indicator will flash.
2) Press the L or M key to increase or decrease
create a safety hazard or damage the radio.
the code number displayed. You can also select
• For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
oF (OFF) at this stage.
charging.
3) Exit the Menu.
• Battery must be installed for operation, even from
external power.
Channel Scan Feature 1) To enter the Menu, press the menu key.
2) Additional presses of the menu key advances
Your GMR1048-2CK radio has a channel scan
you through the Menu until exiting to "Normal"
feature that allows you to easily scan all 22
operating mode.
channels. When an active channel is detected, the
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
radio pauses on that channel until the channel is
a. Press and hold the key again.
clear. Then after a 2 second delay, the radio
b. Press the PTT, mon, call, wx/alert, or chan
continues scanning. Pressing the PTT button while
tone/scan key
the scan is paused on a channel allows you to
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically
transmit on that channel.
returns to "Normal" mode.
To turn ON channel scan:
Press and hold the chan tone/scan key until the Setting Scramble
scan... icon is displayed. The channel number on
Scramble feature allows you to make a private
the display changes as the radio rapidly cycles
conversation. No one listening to your conversation
through the channels.
can understand what you are talking about. Be sure
that your party also sets their radio to the scramble
To turn OFF channel scan:
feature.
Press the call, PTT, wx/alert or menu key, or
To set Scramble:
press and hold the chan tone/scan key for 2
seconds.
1) Enter the Menu.
2) Select on using L or M.
Talking on Your Radio
Voice Operated Transmission
To talk to others using the radio:
Your GMR1048-2CK radio is equipped with a user
1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a
selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from
can be used for automatic voice transmissions. The
the microphone. While you are transmitting, the
VOX feature is designed to be used with a headset
icon appears on the display. To avoid cutting
with a microphone. Transmission is initiated by
off the first part of your transmission, pause
speaking into the remote microphone instead of
slightly after pressing the PTT button before you
pushing the PTT button.
start talking.
2) When you have finished speaking, release the To select the VOX level:
PTT button. You can now receive incoming calls.
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
While receiving, the icon appears on the
the vox icon appears on the display. The current
display.
level (OFF, 1-5) will be indicated. Level oF (OFF)
disables VOX, while levels 1-5 set the
Monitor Mode Feature
sensitivity of the VOX circuit.
Your GMR1048-2CK radio allows you to listen for 2) Press either the L or M key to the desired VOX
weak signals on the current channel at the press of
sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased
a key.
sensitivity to voice in normally quiet
environments, and use a higher level to reduce
To turn ON the Monitor Mode:
undesired activation in very noisy environments.
• For brief listening, press mon button. The
icon blinks.
Transmitting a Call Tone
• Press and hold mon button for 2 seconds untill
Your GMR1048-2CK radio is equipped with 5
two beeps sound for continuous listening. The
selectable call tones that are transmitted when the
receiver circuit stays open, letting both the noise
call key is pressed.
and weak signals to be heard.
To select a call tone:
To turn OFF Monitor Mode:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
Press mon button to return to "Normal" mode,
the call icon is shown on the display. The current
and the icon stops blinking and disappears.
call tone number (1-5) is indicated.
2) Press the L or M key to increase or decrease
Navigating through the Menu
the number to the desired call tone. Each tone
To access the advanced features of the GMR1048-
will be heard through the speaker.
2CK, your radio has a Menu function.
To transmit the selected call tone, press the call
Normal Scramble VOX Level Call Tone Key Lock Normal
key. The selected tone will automatically be
transmitted for a fixed length of time. Call Tone will
be cancelled when the PTT button is pressed.
ON-OFF OFF, 1-5 1-5 ON-OFF
Key Lock
To lock the keypad:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the icon appears on the display. The current
Key Lock status oF (OFF) blinks on the display.
2) To switch the Key Lock mode from oF (OFF) to on,
press the L key.
3) To confirm the setting, press the menu key.
The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.
Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming
your selection by pressing the menu key, the Key
Lock setting will be set to oF (OFF).
To unlock the keypad:
1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio OFF.
2) Press and hold the key again to turn the radio
ON. The keypad is unlocked.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your GMR1048-2CK radio has a unique circuit
designed to dramatically extend the life of the
batteries. If there is no transmission nor an incoming
call within 3 seconds, your radio switches to the
Power Save mode. The radio is still able to receive
transmissions in this mode.
LCD Backlight
The LCD Backlight automatically turns ON when any
key (except the PTT button) is pressed. The LCD
display illuminates for 10 seconds before turning OFF.
Roger Beep
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end of
transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission).
Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker when
both Roger beep and Key Beep are set to ON. When
Roger beep is set to ON and Key Beep OFF, Roger
Beep will not be heard from the speaker but it will be
transmitted to your party. When Roger Beep is set to
OFF, Roger Beep neither be herad nor transmitted.
To turn ON Roger Beep:
Press and hold the L key while turning ON the radio.
To turn OFF Roger Beep:
Press and hold the L key while turning ON the radio.