Uniden ECOterra GMR2838-2CK Owner's Manual

GMR2838-2CK
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR2838-2CK (General Mobile Radio Service)
waterproof radio. This lightweight, palm-sized, radio
is a 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
• 121 Sub Codes • Battery Charger communication - even outside by the pool!
(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code) • Battery Level Meter
Your radio complies with JIS4 water-proof
• Up to 28 Mile Range* • Channel Monitor
standards, which means the radio is resistant
• Internal VOX Circuitry • Channel Scan
to damage from light rain or water spray from
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts • Keypad Lock
all sides.
• Backlit LCD Display • DC IN 9V Jack
• The radio will only meet this rating if fully
• Optional Headset Accessories
assembled and all rubber seals and the jack
• Headset Jack
cover is well maintained and correctly fitted. This
means that the Headset plug is not inserted, and
the Headset jack cover and the battery pack are
attached and securely fastened.
Note: If your radio is exposed to salt water, clean
your radio thoroughly with a small amount of fresh
water (do not submerse it) , and dry it before
turning it on.
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Your package contains two radios, two rechargeable
GMR2838-2CK RADIO
NiMH battery packs (#BP40), one AC adapter (#AD-
0001), one charging cradle (#RC1284), two belt clips
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12 and this reference guide. A NiMH battery pack powers
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your unit. To order the following optional accessories,
20 visit our web site at www.uniden.com or call 1-800-
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554-3988 during regular business hours.
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Use only Uniden accessories.
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• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP40
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• Charging Cradle - #RC1284
• Headset - #ZA-133
• AC Adapter - #AD-0001
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• DC Adapter - #DC-1002
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GMRS LICENSE
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The radio operates on the General Mobile Radio
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Service (GMRS) frequencies when using
Channels 1-7 and channels 15-22. You must
CHARGE
have a GMRS license issued by the Federal
1 Antenna 14 Call Indicator
Communications Commission to legally use
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 15 Scan Indicator
these channels. For licensing information and
3 Monitor Button 16 Hi Power Indicator
4 Channel Up/Down key 17 Low Power Indicator application forms, visit the FCC online at: www.
5 Call Key 18 Transmit Indicator
fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at
6 Headset Jack 19 Volume Setting Indicator
1-800-418-3676. If you have any questions, you
7 DC IN 9V 20 Keypad Lock Indicator
can contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322.
8 Menu/Power key 21 VOX Indicator
No license is required for operation on channels
9 Volume Up/Down key 22 Channel Indicator
8-14 or operation on any channel in Canada.
10 Microphone 23 Sub Code Indicator
11 Speaker 24 Charging Contacts
12 Battery Level Meter
13 Receive Indicator
2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the
INSTALL THE BATTERY
battery indicator stops flashing.
Your radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack.
Using the Charging Cradle
1) Connect the AC adapter (#AD-0001) to DC IN 9V
To install the NiMH battery pack:
jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,
2) Release the battery latch at the bottom of the
and place the radio in the charging cradle with
radio, and remove the cover.
the keypad facing forward.
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the
compartment. Be certain to follow the
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio
instructions written on the label on the battery
from the charging cradle after charging.
pack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will
Note:
prevent the unit from operating.
• For charging batteries directly without the cradle,
4) Before placing the battery cover back on the
use only the #DC-1002 Cigarette Lighter Adapter
radio, check the rubber seal around the battery
cord, available from www.Uniden.com.
compartment and the ribbon of the battery pack:
Other power cords could damage your radio.
make sure that the seal is in good condition and
• DC IN 9V Jack of the radio is for charge only.
that there is no foreign matter under the seal.
Be sure to install the battery before charge.
5) Replace the battery compartment door.
• Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or
Note: If the rubber seal appears worn, nicked, or
approved accessories from Uniden.
dried out, replacement seals are available from
• Charge time may vary depending on the battery
www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988 during
life remaining.
business hours.
• For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
USING A HEADSET
charging.
You can use a headset (#ZA-133) for more private • Battery must be installed for operation, even from
external power.
communications. To use a headset, lift the rubber
cover from over the headset jack, then plug in the
• If battery power is low, you cannot operate the
headset.
radio even using external power. Allow the
batteries to charge before using. If you try to
Important: Your radio is not waterproof when
transmit while power is low, the radio will
using a headset jack. When you remove the headset,
automatically turn off.
be sure to fully press the jack cover into place to
Warrning!
restore its waterproof capability.
• The charging cradle is not waterproof. If the
BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW BATTERY
charging cradle falls into water, unplug it before
ALERT
attempting to remove it from the water. Allow the
cradle to dry completely before reconnecting the
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to
power.
indicate the status of the batteries. When the
• Wipe off dirt or shake water from your radio
battery in the unit is low, the battery level meter
before placing in the charging cradle if your radio
icon flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery
is soiled or wet.
pack immediately.
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or
property damage from fire or electrical shock, only
USING THE RADIO
use the Uniden accessories specifically designated
for this product.
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
CHARGING THE RADIO this reference guide completely before attempting to
operate the unit.
Your radio can be charged directly or by using the
supplied charging cradle.
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing
the radio in the charging cradle. 1) Press and hold the MENU/
radio ON, and increase the speaker volume by
Charge by Using the Radio pressing the VO key. To decrease the volume,
press the VO key.
1) Connect the optional DC adapter (#DC-1002) to
2) Press and hold the MENU/
DC IN 9V jack of the radio and to a cigarette
the radio OFF.
lighter port.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps) Talking on Your Radio
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys
To talk to others using the radio:
(except for the PTT button and CALL key) is
1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a
pressed. To turn this sound OFF, press and hold the
CALL key while turning ON the radio. Repeat this clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from
step to turn the sound ON.
the microphone. While you are transmitting, the
icon appears on the display. To avoid cutting
Choosing a Channel
off the first part of your transmission, pause
Your radio has 22 channels and 121 Sub codes you
slightly after pressing the PTT button before you
can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
start talking.
someone, each of you must be set to the same
2) When you have finished speaking, release the
channel and Sub code.
PTT button. You can now receive incoming
To choose a channel:
calls. While receiving, the
the display.
1) Press CH or key to enter the channel
select mode. The channel indicator flashes.
Note: If PTT or VOX is continuously used, 1 minute
2) Then press CH or key to increase or
after you start using the feature the transmission
decrease the channel number displayed. stops and you hear a timeout error tone.
• To change the channel continuously, press and
Monitor Mode Feature
hold CH or key for more than 1 second in
Your radio allows you to listen for weak signals on
channel select mode.
the current channel at the press of a key.
3) To set a desired channel, press MENU/ key.
To turn ON the Monitor Mode:
Note: Channels 1-7 have an typical range of up to
• For brief listening, press MON button. The
28 miles. Channels 8-14 have an typical range of
icon blinks.
up to 5 miles. Channels 15-22 have an typical
• Press and hold MON button for 2 seconds until
range of up to 28 miles. You can know which GMRS
two beeps sound for continuous listening. The
or FRS channel is active by the icon. hi icon is
receiver circuit stays open, letting both the noise
displayed while scanning GMRS channels, and the
and weak signals be heard.
lo icon is displayed while scanning FRS channels.
To turn OFF Monitor Mode:
Choosing a Sub Code
Press MON button to return to "Normal" mode,
Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
and the
the codes, OFF or 1-121 selected. Code oF (OFF)
Navigating through the Menu
indicates no Sub code selected and your radio can
Use the MENU key to access your radio's
receive a signal regardless of the code settings of
advanced functions.
the transmitting radio.
Sub Code
1) Press MENU/ key.
Setting
2) Press the CH or key to increase or
decrease the code number displayed. You can
also select oF (OFF) at this stage.
Sub Code
Change
3) Press MENU/ key.
1) To enter the Menu, press the MENU/
Channel Scan Feature
2) Additional presses of the MENU/
Your radio has a channel scan feature that allows
advance you through the Menu until exiting to
you to easily scan all 22 channels. When an active
"Normal" operating mode.
channel is detected, the radio pauses on that
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
channel until the channel is clear. Then, after a 2
a. Press and hold the MENU/
second delay, the radio continues scanning.
b. Press the PTT, MON, or CALL key
Pressing the PTT button while the scan is paused
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically
on a channel allows you to transmit on that channel.
returns to "Normal" mode.
To turn ON channel scan:
Voice Operated Transmission
Press MENU/ key twice. The scan... icon and Your radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice
key to turn the
oF(OFF) blink. Press CH key to select on, and then Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be used for
press MENU/ key. The channel number changes as automatic voice transmissions. The VOX feature is
the radio rapidly cycles through the channels. designed to be used with a headset with a
microphone. Transmission is initiated by speaking
To turn OFF channel scan:
key again to turn
into the remote microphone instead of pushing the
Press the CALL, PTT, MENU/ key.
PTT button.
To select the VOX level:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the vox icon appears on the display. The current
level (OFF, 1-5) will be indicated. Level oF (OFF)
disables VOX, while levels 1-5 set the sensitivity
of the VOX circuit.
2) Press either the CH or key to the desired
VOX sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased
sensitivity to voice in normally quiet environments,
and use a higher level to reduce undesired
activation in very noisy environments.
Transmitting a Call Tone
icon appears on
Your radio is equipped with 5 selectable call tones
that are transmitted when the CALL key is pressed.
To select a call tone:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the call icon appears on the display. The current
call tone number (1-5) is indicated.
2) Press the CH or key to increase or
decrease the number to the desired call tone.
Each tone will be heard through the speaker.
To transmit the selected call tone, press the CALL
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.
Key Lock
To lock the keypad:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
icon stops blinking and disappears.
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 CH key.
3) To confirm the setting, press the MENU/
SCAN VOX Call The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.
Key Lock
Mode Level Tone
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).
Start OFF, 1-5 1-5 ON-OFF
Scanning
To unlock the keypad:
key.
1) Press and hold the MENU/ key to turn the
key
radio OFF.
2) Press and hold the MENU/ key again to turn
the radio ON. The keypad is unlocked.
key again. Note: While in keylock on mode, you can still use
the radio to receive, transmissions, use call, VO
or , PTT, MON and MENU/ to turn on or off
the radio.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your 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.
key.