Uniden GMRS380 Reference Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMRS380
GMRS380 (General Mobile Radio Service) radio.
This product is a lightweight, palm-sized radio. Use it
• 8 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels
• Battery Level Meter at sporting events to stay in contact with family and
friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood
• 38 CTCSS Codes • Channel Monitor
watch for vital communication. This compact, state-
• Up to 5 Mile Range* • Channel Scan
of-the-art device is equipped with many features.
• Internal VOX Circuitry • Keypad Lock
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts
• VOX Circuitry
• Backlit LCD Display
Your package contains the GMRS380 radio, this
• Optional Headset Accessories reference guide, and a product registration card.
You may operate the unit using 4 AAA alkaline
• Headset Jack
batteries or the rechargeable NiMH battery pack
• Battery Recharge Circuit
(not included). The following optional accessories
• Optional NiMH Battery Pack
may be purchased from your participating Uniden
dealer or call 1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the web
and Charger
at www.uniden.com. Use only Uniden accessories.
•Earset Mic w/ PTT - #HS2468
•Vox Headset Mic - #HSV2469
•NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38
•Recharging Cradle - #RC5248
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
The GMRS380 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.
Your GMRS380 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 Antenna 15 Battery Level Meter
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2 Monitor Button 16 VOX Indicator
2) Remove the battery compartment door
3 PTT Button 17 Scan Indicator
4 Up Key 18 Transmit Indicator
5 Down Key 19 Channel Indicator
6 Select Key 20 Lock Indicator
7 Speaker 21 Call Alert
3) Install 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included) into
8 On/Off/Volume Control 22 Receive Indicator
9 Belt-clip 23 CTCSS Code
10 Headset Jack
11 Keypad Lock Key
12 Call Key
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
13 Microphone
14 Battery Cover
This unit has a battery level meter on the display
to indicate the status of the batteries. When the
batteries in the unit are low, the battery meter icon
will flash and the unit will emit a low battery
tone. Replace the alkaline batteries immediately or if
you are using the NiMH battery pack, you must
recharge the 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 accessories specifically designated
for this product.
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
1) Rotate the on/off/volume control counter
clockwise to turn the unit ON and increase
the speaker volume.
2) Rotate the on/off/volume control clockwise
to decrease the speaker volume and turn
the unit OFF.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons
or keys are pressed. To turn this sound OFF, press
select while turning on the radio. Repeat this step to
turn the sound ON.
Navigating through the Menu
To access the advanced features of the GMRS380,
your radio has a Menu function.
1) To enter the Menu, press the select key.
by pressing the tab at the bottom of the
2) Additional presses of the select key will advance
compartment door allowing the door to be
you through the menu until exiting to "normal"
removed.
operating mode.
3) Other methods of exiting the menu function are:
the battery compartment. Be certain to follow the
+ and - symbols in the compartment. Installing a. Press and hold the select key again.
the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from
b. Press PTT. (Push To Talk)
operating.
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically
returns to "normal" mode.
Choosing a Channel be indicated. Level '0' disables VOX, while
levels 1-3 set the sensitivity of the VOX
Your radio has 15 channels and 38 CTCSS codes
circuit.
you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
2) Press either the
someone, each of you must be set to the same
VOX sensitivity level. Use level 1 for
channel and CTCSS code.
increased sensitivity to voice in normally
To choose a channel: quiet environments, and use a higher level
to reduce undesired activation in very
With the radio in normal operating mode press the
noisy environments.
or key to increase or decrease the channel
3) Exit the Menu.
number displayed.
Transmitting a Call Alert Tone
Choosing a CTCSS Code
Your GMRS380 radio is equipped with 5
Each of the channels 1-15 may have any one of
selectable call tones that will be transmitted
the codes 0-38 selected. Code "0" indicates no
when the call key is pressed.
CTCSS code selected and your radio can receive
a signal regardless of the code settings of the
To select a call tone:
transmitting radio.
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the
1) Enter the Menu. The CTCSS code on the LCD Menu until the C C A A L L L L icon is shown on
display will flash.
the display. The current call tone number
(1 1 -5 5 ) will be indicated.
2) Press the or key to increase or decrease
the code number displayed. 2) Press the or
decrease the number to the desired call
3) Exit the Menu to return to "normal" mode.
tone. Each tone will be heard through
the speaker.
Talking on Your Radio
3) Exit the Menu.
To talk to others using the radio:
To transmit the selected call alert tone,
1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in
press the call key. The selected tone will
a clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches
automatically be transmitted for a fixed
away from the microphone. While you are
length of time.
transmitting, the T T X X icon will appear on the
display. To avoid cutting off the first part of
Channel Scan Feature
your transmission, pause slightly after
pressing the PTT button before you start
Your GMRS380 radio has a channel Scan
talking.
feature that allows you to easily Scan all 15
2) When you are finished speaking, release the channels. When an active channel is detected,
the unit will pause on that channel until the
PTT button. You can now receive incoming
channel is clear. Then after a 4 second delay,
calls. While receiving, the R R X X icon will appear
the unit will continue scanning. Pressing PTT
on the display.
while the Scan is paused on a channel will
Voice Operated Transmission
allow you to transmit on that channel.
Your GMRS380 radio is equipped with a user
To turn ON channel scanning:
selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that
Press and hold either the
can be used for automatic voice transmissions.
the S S C C A A N N icon is displayed. The channel
The VOX feature is designed to be used with a
number on the display will rapidly cycle
headset with a microphone, but not a remote
through the channels.
PTT switch. Transmission is initiated by speaking
into the remote microphone instead of pushing the
To turn OFF channel scanning:
PTT button.
Press and release either the
To select the VOX level:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the
Menu,until the V V O O X X icon appears on
the display. The current level (0 0 -3 3 ) will
Keypad Lock
To Lock the keypad, press and hold the lock key
until the icon is displayed. To remove the keypad
or key to the desired
Lock, press and hold the lock key until the Lock icon
disappears.
Auto Squelch Feature
The GMRS380 radio 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.
To temporarily disable the Auto Squelch and monitor
the selected channel, press and hold the monitor
button. When the monitor button is released, the
Auto Squelch will be re-engaged. To persistently
monitor the channel between transmissions, press
and hold the monitor button until the second
confirmation beep is heard.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your GMRS380 radio has a unique circuit designed to
key to increase or
dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is
no transmission within 5 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 is pressed. The LCD display will illuminate
for 5 seconds before turning OFF.
or key until
or key.