Uniden GMR325-2 - Gmrs 2-Way Radio Manual

FEATURES

• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels
• Long Battery Life
• Extended Long Range*
• Channel Scan
• Channel Monitor
• Battery Strength Meter
• Call Button
• Roger Beep
• Keytone on/off

*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.

1. Antenna
2. PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
3. Channel/scan up Key
4. Channel/scan down Key
5. Call Key
6. Speaker
7. Power On/Off Key
8. Volume up/mon (monitor) Key
9. Volume down/mon (monitor) Key
10. Microphone
11. Channel Indicator
12. Receive Indicator
13. Battery Level Indicator
14. Transmit Indicator

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden GMR325-2 radio. This product is a lightweight, palmsized radio. Use it at sporting events to stay in contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communication.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Your package contains the 2 GMR325 radios, this reference guide and 2 belt clips. You will need to purchase 6 AAA alkaline batteries in order to operate these units.

FCC GMRS LICENSE

The GMR325-2 radio operates on the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission license to operate. For licensing information and application forms, visit the FCC on-line 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 OPTIONAL BATTERIES

Your GMR325-2 radio uses 3 AAA alkaline batteries (not included) for power. We recommend using high quality alkaline batteries.

To install the batteries:

1. Make sure your radio is OFF.
2. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing on and sliding the compartment door, allowing the door to be removed.
3. Install 3 AAA Alkaline batteries (not included) into the battery compartment. Be certain to follow the + and – symbols in the compartment.
   Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating.
4. Replace the battery compartment door by sliding the door into place.

USING THE DEVICE

In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to operate the radio.

Turning the Device On and Adjusting the Volume

1. Press and hold the key to turn the radio ON.
2. To change the volume level press the volume/monitor or key to increase or decrease the volume level.
3. Press and hold the key to turn the radio OFF.

Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)

Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys (except for the PTT button and call key) is pressed.
The sound of the Key Beep will increase or decrease depending on the volume level setting.

To turn OFF this beep:
Press and hold the call key while turning ON the radio.

To turn ON this beep:
Turn the radio OFF and ON again.

Choosing a Channel

Your GMR325-2 radio has 22 channels you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you must be set to the same channel.

To choose a channel:
Press the channel/scan or key to increase or decrease the channel number displayed.

Channel Scan Feature

Your GMR325-2 radio has a channel Scan feature that allows you to easily Scan all 22 channels. When an active channel is detected, the unit will pause on that channel until the channel is clear. Then after a 2 second delay, the unit will continue scanning.
Pressing PTT button while the Scan is paused on a channel will allow you to transmit on that channel.

To turn ON channel scanning:
Press and hold either the channel/scan or key. The channel number on the display will rapidly cycle through the channels.

To turn OFF channel scanning:
Press either the channel/scan or key.

Note: If you press either the channel/scan or key while the unit is pausing on a channel, scanning will resume.

Talking on Your Device

To talk to others using the radio:

1. Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from the microphone.
   While you are transmitting the tx icon is displayed. To avoid cutting off the first part of your transmission, pause slightly after pressing the PTT button before you start talking.
2. When you are finished speaking, release the PTT button. You can now receive incoming calls. While receiving, the rx icon is displayed.

Transmitting a Call Alert Tone

Your GMR325-2 radio is equipped with a call tone that will be transmitted when the call key is pressed.
To transmit the call alert tone, press the call key. The tone will automatically be transmitted for a fixed length of time.

Auto Squelch Feature

The GMR325-2 is equipped with an automatic squelch system which shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or if you have reached your range limit.

Monitor Mode Feature

Your GMR325-2 radio allows you to listen for weak signals on the current channel at the press of a key.

To turn ON monitor mode:
Press and hold the volume/monitor or key. The rx icon will blink.

To turn OFF monitor mode:
Press the volume/monitor or key. The rx icon will stop blinking.

Automatic Power Save Feature

Your GMR325-2 has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is neither transmission nor an incoming call within 2 seconds, your radio switches to the Power Save mode. The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode.

KEYLOCK ON/OFF

Press and hold the call key until the "L" appears. After 1 second, the LCD will return to the channel display.

To exit Keylock on mode, press and hold call again.
Note: While in keylock on mode, it will still receive transmissions.

ROGER BEEP

Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end of transmission.
Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker when Key Beep is on.
Roger Beep is transmitted even if key beep is turned off. However Roger Beep will not be heard from the speaker.

To turn OFF Roger Beep: Press and hold the channel/scan Key while turning on the radio.

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Chart

Documents / Resources

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