Uniden GMR1438-2 Owner's Manual

GMR1438-2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR1438 Series (General Mobile Radio Service)
radio. This lightweight, palm-sized, radio is a
GMR1438-2CK
state-of-the-art device, equipped with many
valuable features. Use it at sporting events, to stay
in contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing,
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels • Roger Beep outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital
• 99 Sub Codes • Battery Charger communication.
(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code) • Battery Level Meter
• Up to 14 Mile Range* • Channel Monitor
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Internal VOX Circuitry • Channel Scan
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts • Keypad Lock
Depending on the model configuration, your
• Backlit LCD Display
package should include:
• Optional Headset Accessories
• Headset Jack
GMR1438-2
Two GMR1438 Radios with Belt Clips
GMR1438-2CK
Two GMR1438 Radios with Belt Clips
One Dual Charging Cradle (#RC1032)
Two Rechargeable Batteries (BP40)
One AC Adapter (AD-0001)
To order the following optional accessories, visit our
web site @www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
during regular business hours. Use only Uniden
accessories.
GMR1438 RADIO
• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP40
• Charging Cradle - #RC1032
• Headset - #HS910/HS915/ZA-133
• AC Adapter (AD-0001)
GMRS LICENSE
The GMR1438 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 14 Receive Indicator
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 15 Call Indicator
3 Monitor Button 16 Scan Indicator
INSTALL THE BATTERY
4 Scan Key 17 Channel Indicator
5 Menu Key 18 Hi Power Indicator
GMR1438 radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack
6 Channel Tone Key 19 Low Power Indicator
(GMR1438-2CK Only) or 4 AAA alkaline batteries
7 Speaker 20 Transmit Indicator
(not included).
8 Up/Down Button 21 Volume Setting Indicator
9 Headset Jack 22 Keypad Lock Indicator
10 On/Off Key 23 VOX Indicator To install the NiMH battery pack:
11 Call Key 24 Sub Code Indicator
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
12 Microphone 25 Charging Contacts
2) Remove the battery compartment door by
13 Battery Level Meter
pressing the tab at the bottom of the
USING THE RADIO
compartment door, and remove the cover.
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery
this reference guide completely before attempting to
compartment. Be certain to follow the
operate the unit.
instructions written on the label on the battery
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
pack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will
prevent the unit from operating. 1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio ON,
and increase the speaker volume by pressing the
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
L key. To decrease the volume, press the M key.
2) Press and hold the key again to turn the radio
OFF.
BATTERY LEVEL AND
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
LOW BATTERY ALERT
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to (except for the PTT button and call key) is pressed.
indicate the status of the batteries. When the To turn this sound OFF, press and hold the call key
battery in the unit is low, the battery level meter while turning ON the radio. Repeat this step to turn
icon flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery the sound ON.
pack immediately or if you are using the alkaline
Choosing a Channel
batteries, you must replace the alkaline batteries in
order to continue using the radio. Your radio has 22 channels and 99 Sub codes you
can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or
someone, each of you must be set to the same
property damage from fire or electrical shock, only
channel and Sub code.
use the Uniden accessories specifically designated
for this product.
To choose a channel:
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press the
chan tone key and press the L or M key to
increase or decrease the channel number displayed.
CHARGING THE RADIO
Note: Channels 1-7 have an typical range of up to
GMR1438-2CK includes charging cradle and
14 miles. Channels 8-14 have an typical range of up
rechargeable battery packs. Follow these instruc-
to 5 miles. Channels 15-22 have an typical range of
tions to recharge the radios in a charging cradle.
up to 14 miles. You can know which GMRS or FRS
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing
channel is active by the icon. hi icon is displayed
the radio in the charging cradle. Otherwise the
while scanning GMRS channels, and the lo icon is
battery level meter icon won't indicate properly.
displayed while scanning FRS channels.
Note: GMR1438-2 does not include rechargeable
Choosing a Sub Code
batteries or charger.
Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
1) Connect the AC adapter (# AD-0001) to DC IN the codes, OFF or 1-99 selected. Code oF (OFF)
9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. indicates no Sub code selected and your radio can
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop, receive a signal regardless of the code settings of
and place the radio in the charging cradle with the transmitting radio.
the keypad facing forward.
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the 1) Press chan tone in channel select mode.
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio The subcode indicator will flash.
2) Press the L or M key to increase or decrease
from the charging cradle after charge.
the code number displayed. You can also select
Note: The charge indicator LEDs will remain on as oF (OFF) at this stage.
long as the radios are left in the charger. 3) Exit the Menu.
Note:
Channel Scan Feature
• Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or
Your GMR1438 radio has a channel scan feature
approved accessories from Uniden.
that allows you to easily scan all 22 channels. When
• Charge time may vary depending on the battery an active channel is detected, the radio pauses on
life remaining. that channel until the channel is clear. Then after a 2
second delay, the radio continues scanning.
• Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so can
Pressing the PTT button while the scan is paused
create a safety hazard or damage the radio.
on a channel allows you to transmit on that channel.
• For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
charging.
To turn ON channel scan: Voice Operated Transmission
Press the scan key until the scan... icon is Your GMR1438 radio is equipped with a user
displayed. The channel number on the display selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that
changes as the radio rapidly cycles through the can be used for automatic voice transmissions. The
channels. VOX feature is designed to be used with a headset
with a microphone. Transmission is initiated by
To turn OFF channel scan:
speaking into the remote microphone instead of
Press the call, PTT, menu or scan key.
pushing the PTT button.
To select the VOX level:
Talking on Your Radio
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
To talk to others using the radio:
the vox icon appears on the display. The current
1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a level (OFF, 1-5) will be indicated. Level oF (OFF)
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from disables VOX, while levels 1-5 set the sensitivity
the microphone. While you are transmitting, the of the VOX circuit.
2) Press either the L or M key to the desired VOX
icon appears on the display. To avoid cutting
off the first part of your transmission, pause sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased
slightly after pressing the PTT button before you sensitivity to voice in normally quiet
start talking. environments, and use a higher level to reduce
undesired activation in very noisy environments.
2) When you have finished speaking, release the
PTT button. You can now receive incoming calls.
Transmitting a Call Tone
While receiving, the icon appears on the
display. Your GMR1438 radio is equipped with 5 selectable
call tones that are transmitted when the call key is
Monitor Mode Feature
pressed.
Your GMR1438 radio allows you to listen for weak
To select a call tone:
signals on the current channel at the press of a
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
key.
the call icon is shown on the display. The current
To turn ON the Monitor Mode:
call tone number (1-5) is indicated.
• For brief listening, press mon button. The 2) Press the L or M key to increase or decrease
icon blinks. the number to the desired call tone. Each tone
• Press and hold mon button for 2 seconds until
will be heard through the speaker.
two beeps sound for continuous listening. The
receiver circuit stays open, letting both the noise To transmit the selected call tone, press the call
and weak signals to be heard. key. The selected tone will automatically be
transmitted for a fixed length of time. Call Tone will
To turn OFF Monitor Mode:
be cancelled when the PTT button is pressed.
Press mon button to return to "Normal" mode,
and the icon stops blinking and disappears.
Key Lock
Navigating through the Menu To lock the keypad:
To access the advanced features of the GMR1438, 1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
your radio has a Menu function. the icon appears on the display. The current
Key Lock status oF (OFF) blinks on the display.
Normal VOX Level Call Tone Key Lock Normal 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.
OFF, 1-5 1-5 ON-OFF
Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming
1) To enter the Menu, press the menu key.
your selection by pressing the menu key, the Key
2) Additional presses of the menu key advances
Lock setting will be set to oF (OFF).
you through the Menu until exiting to "Normal"
operating mode. To unlock the keypad:
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio OFF.
a. Press and hold the key again.
2) Press and hold the key again to turn the
b. Press the PTT, mon, call, scan or chan tone
radio ON. The keypad is unlocked.
key
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically
returns to "Normal" mode.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your GMR1438 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.