Uniden GMR885-2CK Reference Manual

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GMR885-2CK Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR885-2CK (General Mobile Radio Service)
radio. This product is a lightweight, palm-sized
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels • Battery Charger
radio. Use it at sporting events to stay in contact
• 38 CTCSS Codes • Battery Level Meter
with family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or
• Up to 8 Mile Range* • Channel Monitor
in a neighborhood watch for vital communication.
• Internal VOX Circuitry
• Channel Scan
This compact, state-of-the-art device is equipped
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts • Keypad Lock
with many features.
• Backlit LCD Display • NOAA Emergency /
• Optional Headset Accessories Weather Channels
• Headset Jack
• Emergency Weather Alert
• Roger Beep
• Power Boost Button for Maximum
Your package contains two GMR885 radios, two
Range
rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BP38), AC
adapter (#AC6248), Charging cradle (#RC8348),
two belt clips and this reference guide. You may
operate the unit using the rechargeable NiMH
battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries
(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
• Charging Cradle - #RC8348
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
• Headset - #HS2467
GMR885 RADIO
The GMR885-2CK 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.
call sel/
ch/
scan
wx/ mon
alert
Your GMR885-2CK radio uses the NiMH battery
pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).
To install the NiMH battery pack:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
1 Antenna 15 Receive Indicator
2) Release the battery cover clip, then remove the
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 16 Boost Indicator
battery cover.
3 Power Boost Button 17 Call Indicator
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery
4 Call Key 18 Scan Indicator
compartment. Be certain to follow the instruction
5 WX/Alert Key 19 Channel Indicator
written on the label on the battery pack.
6 Channel/Scan Key 20 Alert Indicator
7 Speaker 21 Weather Indicator Installing the battery pack incorrectly will prevent
8 Headset Jack 22 Transmit Indicator
the unit from operating.
9 Volume/ch Up Key 23 Volume Setting Indicator
4) Align the battery cover tabs with the GMR885
10 Volume/ch Down Key 24 VOX Indicator
tab holes then replace the cover clip.
11 On/Off/Select Key 25 GMRS/FRS Indicator
12 Monitor Key 26 Keypad Lock Indicator
13 Microphone 27 CTCSS Indicator
14 Battery Level Meter 28 Charging LED's
BATTERY LEVEL AND
LOW BATTERY ALERT
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to
indicate the status of the batteries. When the battery in the
unit is low, the battery level meter icon will flash.
Recharge the NiMH battery pack immediately or if you are
using the alkaline batteries, you must replace the alkaline
batteries in order to continue using the radio.
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or property
damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden
PACKAGE CONTENTS
accessories specifically designated for this product.

USING THE CHARGING CRADLE

If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two
GMR885-2CK radios can be charged by using the
charging cradle.
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing
the radio in the charging cradle. Otherwise the
battery level meter icon won't indicate properly.
1) Connect the AC adapter (# AC6248) to DC IN 9V
jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,
and place the radio in the charging cradle with
the keypad facing forward.
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio
FCC GMRS LICENSE
from the charging cradle after charge.
Note: The charge indicator LED's will remain on as
long as the radios are left in the charger.

USING THE RADIO

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

Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume

INSTALL THE BATTERY

1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the radio ON,
and increase the speaker volume by pressing the L
key. To decrease the volume, press the M key.
2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn the radio
OFF.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons
or keys (except for the PTT, Power boost button, and
call key) are pressed.
To turn this sound OFF, press and hold the call key while
turning ON the radio. Repeat this step to turn the sound ON.

Navigating through the Menu

To access the advanced features of the
GMR885-2CK, your radio has a Menu function.
Normal CTCSS VOX Level Call Tone

Key Lock

Normal
1-5
OFF, 1-38 OFF, 1-3 ON-OFF

Voice Operated Transmission

1) To enter the Menu, press the sel/ key.
2) Additional presses of the sel/ key will advance Your GMR885-2CK radio is equipped with a user
you through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that
operating mode. can be used for automatic voice transmissions. The
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are: VOX feature is designed to be used with a headset
a. Press and hold the sel/ key again. with a microphone. Transmission is initiated by
b. Press the PTT, Power boost button, mon, call,
speaking into the remote microphone instead of
wx/alert, or ch/scan key pushing the PTT button.
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically returns to
To select the VOX level:
"Normal" mode.
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the vox icon appears on the display. The current

Choosing a Channel

level (OFF, 1-3) will be indicated. Level oF (OFF)
Your radio has 22 channels and 38 CTCSS codes
disables VOX, while levels - set the
you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
sensitivity of the VOX circuit.
someone, each of you must be set to the same
2) Press either the L or M key to the desired VOX
channel and CTCSS code.
sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased
sensitivity to voice in normally quiet
To choose a channel:
environments, and use a higher level to reduce
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press the
ch/scan key and press the L or M key to increase or undesired activation in very noisy environments.
3) Exit the Menu.
decrease the channel number displayed.
Note: FRS channels 8-14 have an expectancy Transmitting a Call Tone
range of up to 3 miles. GMRS channels 1-7, 15-22 Your GMR885-2CK radio is equipped with 5
have an expectancy range of up to 8 miles by selectable call tones that will be transmitted when
pressing the Power boost button.
the call key is pressed.
To select a call tone:

Choosing a CTCSS Code

1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
the call icon is shown on the display. The current
the codes, OFF or 1-38 selected. Code oF (OFF)
call tone number ( - ) will be indicated.
indicates no CTCSS code selected and your radio
2) Press the L or M key to increase or decrease
can receive a signal regardless of the code settings
the number to the desired call tone. Each tone
of the transmitting radio.
will be heard through the speaker.
3) Exit the Menu.
1) Enter the Menu. The CTCSS code on the LCD
display will appear.
To transmit the selected call tone, press the call
2) Press the L or M key to increase or decrease
key. The selected tone will automatically be
the code number displayed. You can also select
transmitted for a fixed length of time. Call Tone will
oF (OFF) at this stage.
be cancelled when the PTT button or Power boost
3) Exit the Menu.
button is pressed.

Talking on Your Radio

Channel Scan Feature

To talk to others using the radio:
Your GMR885-2CK radio has a channel Scan
1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a
feature that allows you to easily Scan all 22
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from
channels. When an active channel is detected, the
the microphone. While you are transmitting, the
radio will pause on that channel until the channel is
icon will appear on the display. To avoid
clear. Then after a 2 second delay, the radio will
cutting off the first part of your transmission,
continue scanning. Pressing the PTT button or
pause slightly after pressing the PTT button
Power boost button while the Scan is paused on a
before you start talking.
channel will allow you to transmit on that channel.
2) When you are finished speaking, release the PTT
To turn ON channel Scan:
button. You can now receive incoming calls. While
receiving, the icon will appear on the display. Press and hold the ch/scan key until the scan icon
is displayed. The channel number on the display
will change as the radio rapidly cycles through the
Note: When you press the Power boost button,
boost and icon appear on the display. The channels. You can know which GMRS or FRS
channel is active by the icon. The icon indicates
radio will transmit Maximum power when a GMRS
scanning GMRS channel, and the icon indicates
channel is selected. After one minute past when
the boost transmission is established, the transmis- scanning FRS channel.
sion stops automatically, and you will hear a boost
To turn OFF channel Scan:
time out error tone.
Press the sel/ , call, Power boost button, PTT,
wx/alert key, or press and hold the ch/scan key for 2
seconds.
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 sel/ key.
The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.
Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming
your selection by pressing the sel/ key, the key
Lock setting will be set to oF (OFF).
To Unlock the keypad:
1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the radio OFF.
2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn the
radio ON. The keypad is unlocked.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your GMR885-2CK 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 will automatically turn ON when
any key (except the PTT button and Power boost
button) is pressed. The LCD display will illuminate for
10 seconds before turning OFF.
Monitor Mode Feature
Your GMR885-2CK radio allows you to listen for weak
signals on the current channel at the press of a key.
To turn ON the Monitor Mode:
• Press mon for brief listening, the
icon will blink.
• Press and hold mon for 2 seconds for continuous
listening. The receiver circuit will stay open, and
letting in both the noise and weak signals.
To turn OFF Monitor Mode:
Press mon to return to "Normal" mode, and the
icon stop blinking.
Roger Beep
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end of
transmission (PTT, Power boost, and VOX transmis-
sion). 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 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.