Uniden GMR3799-2CK Owner's Manual

GMR3740-2CK/2CKHS
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GMR3741-2CK/2CKHS
GMR3799-2CK/2CKHS
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels • Dual Charging Cradle
• 7 Weather Channels with AC Adapter
• 121 Sub Codes • Rechargeable NiMH
(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code) Battery Packs
• Up to 37 Mile Range* • Battery Level Meter
• Internal VOX Circuitry • Channel Monitor
• 10 Selectable Call Tone Alerts • Channel Scan
• Roger Beep • DC 9V Jack
• Keypad Lock • NOAA Emergency /
• Backlit LCD Display Weather Channels
• Headset Jack • Camo Pattern
• 2 Headset Boom Mics (GMR3799-2CK and
(GMR3740-2CKHS, -2CKHS only)
GMR3741-2CKHS and • Belt Clips
GMR3799-2CKHS) • 2 Carabiner Clips
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
GMR3740-2CK/2CKHS RADIO
GMR3741-2CK/2CKHS RADIO
GMR3799-2CK/2CKHS RADIO
Note: Camo
pattern not
shown.
CHARGE
1 Antenna
13 Call Indicator
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
14 Scan Indicator
3 Call/Lock Button
15 Channel Indicator
4 Menu/Power Key
16 Hi Power Indicator
5 Channel Up/Down Key
17 Low Power Indicator
6 Weather/Monitor Key
18 Transmit Indicator
7 Speaker
19 Volume Setting Indicator
8 Headset Jack/DC 9V
20 Keypad Lock Indicator
9 Volume Up/Down Key
21 VOX Indicator
10 Microphone
22 Weather Indicator
11 Battery Level Meter
23 Sub Code Indicator
12 Receive Indicator
24 Charging Contacts
Congratulations on your purchase of a Uniden 4) Replace the battery compartment door.
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) radio.
These lightweight, palm-sized radios are state-of- BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW
the-art devices. Both have many top features. The
BATTERY ALERT
GMR3740-2CKHS and GMR3799-2CKHS include
two headset VOX boom mics. Use them at outdoor
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to
and sporting events, to contact family and friends,
indicate the status of the batteries. When the
hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch
battery in the unit is low, the battery level meter
for vital communication.
icon flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery
pack immediately or if you are using alkaline
PACKAGE CONTENTS
batteries, you must replace the alkaline batteries in
Your package contains two radios, two rechargeable
order to continue using the radio.
NiMH battery packs, one AC adapter, one charging
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or
cradle, two headset boom mics (-2CKHS models
property damage from fire or electrical shock, only
only), two belt clips, 2 carabiner clips and this
use the Uniden accessories specifically designated
reference guide. A NiMH battery pack or 3 AAA
for this product.
alkaline batteries (not included) powers each unit. To
order the following optional accessories, visit our web
CHARGING THE RADIO
site at www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988 during
regular business hours. Use only Uniden
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two
accessories.
radios can be charged directly or by using the
• NiMH Battery Pack - #BT-1028 or BP-1028 supplied charging cradle.
• Charging Cradle - #RC-1287
USING The RadIo
• Headset Boom Mic - #ZA-133 or ZA-160
1) Connect optional DC adapter (#DC-1002) to the
• AC Adapter - #AD-0001
radio DC 9V jack and to a cigarette lighter port.
• DC Adapter - #DC-1002
2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the
• Carabiner Clip - # TSTD0720002
battery indicator stops flashing.
USING The ChaRGING CRadle
GMRS LICENSE
1) Connect the AC adapter (#AD-0001) to DC 9V
jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
The radio operates on the General Mobile Radio
Service (GMRS) frequencies when using 2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,
and place the radio in the charging cradle with
Channels 1-7 and channels 15-22. You must
the keypad facing forward.
have a GMRS license issued by the Federal
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the
Communications Commission to legally use
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio
these channels. For licensing information and
from the charging cradle after charging.
application forms, visit the FCC online at: www.
Note:
fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at
1-800-418-3676. If you have any questions, you • For charging batteries directly without the cradle,
can contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322. use only the #DC-1002 Cigarette Lighter Adapter
cord, available from www.Uniden.com. Other
No license is required for operation on channels
power cords could damage your radio.
8-14 or operation on any channel in Canada.
• DC 9V jack of the radio is for charging only.
INSTALL THE BATTERY
Be sure to install the battery before charging.
• Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or
Each radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack or
approved accessories from Uniden.
3 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).
To install the NiMH battery pack: • Charge time may vary depending on the battery
life remaining.
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
• Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so can
2) Press the tab at the bottom of the battery
create a safety hazard or damage the radio.
compartment door to remove the cover.
• For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery
charging.
compartment. Be certain to follow the
• The battery must be installed for the unit to
instructions written on the label on the battery
operate, even if the unit is also connected to
pack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will
external power.
prevent the unit from operating.
• If battery power is low, you cannot operate the
the microphone. While you are transmitting, the
radio even using external power. Allow the
icon appears on the display. To avoid cutting
batteries to charge before using. If you try to
off the first part of your transmission, pause
transmit while power is low, the radio will
slightly after pressing the PTT button before you
automatically turn off.
start talking.
2) When you have finished speaking, release the
USING A HEADSET
PTT button. You can now receive incoming
calls. While receiving, displays.
You can use a headset (#ZA-133 ou ZA-160) for
more private communications. To use a headset,
MoNIToR Mode FeaTURe
lift the rubber cover from over the headset jack,
Your radio allows you to listen for weak signals on
then plug in the headset.
the current channel at the press of a key.
Important: Your radio is not weather resistant
To turn ON Monitor mode:
when using a headset jack. When you remove the
headset, be sure to fully press the jack cover into
• Press and hold WX/MON for 2 seconds until two
place to restore its weather resistant capability.
beeps sound. The receiver circuit stays open,
and both noise and weak signals can be heard.
USING THE RADIO
To turn OFF Monitor mode:
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
• Press and hold WX/MON for 2 seconds to return
this reference guide completely before attempting to
to "Normal" mode; the icon stops blinking
operate the unit.
and disappears.
TURNING The RadIo oN aNd
adjUSTING The VolUMe adVaNCed FUNCTIoNS (MeNUS)
1) Press and hold MENU/ to turn the radio ON. Use MENU/ to access your radio's advanced
Increase the speaker volume by pressing VOL functions.
▲. To decrease, press VOL ▼.
Normal VOX Level
2) Press and hold MENU/ again to turn the radio
OFF.
Sub Code OFF, 1-121
Call Tone
adjUSTING The SoUNd (KeY BeepS)
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys
Scan ON/OFF
Normal
(except for the PTT and CALL/LOCK) is pressed.
To turn this sound OFF, press and hold CALL/
LOCK while turning ON the radio. Repeat this step
to turn the sound ON. 1) Press MENU/ to enter the menus.
2) Additional presses of MENU/
ChooSING a ChaNNel
through the menus until exiting to "Normal"
Your radio has 22 channels and 121 Sub codes you
operating mode.
can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
someone, each of you must be set to the same
channel and Sub code.
a. Press and hold MENU/
To choose a channel: b. Press any key except CH ▲ / CH ▼ or VOL
▲ / VOL ▼ and wait 10 seconds until the unit
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode, press the
returns to "Normal" mode.
CH ▲ / CH ▼ key to increase or decrease the
channel number displayed. Sub Code
Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
Note: Channels 1-7 have a typical range of up to 37
the codes, OFF, or 1-121 selected. Code oF (OFF)
miles. Channels 8-14 have a typical range of up to
indicates no Sub code selected and your radio can
5 miles. Channels 15-22 have a typical range of up
receive a signal regardless of the code settings of
to 37 miles. You can see which GMRS or FRS
the transmitting radio.
channel is active by the icon. The hi icon is
1) Press MENU/ to enter Menu mode. The
displayed while scanning GMRS channels, and the
subcode indicator flashes.
lo icon is displayed while scanning FRS channels.
2) Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ key to increase or
TalKING oN YoUR RadIo
decrease the code number displayed. You can
also select oF (OFF) at this stage.
To talk to others using the radio:
3) Press MENU/ to exit Menu mode.
1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a
4) Press any key other than CH ▲ / CH ▼ or VOL
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from
▲ / VOL ▼ and the radio returns to Idle
KeY loCK
mode in 10 seconds.
To lock the keypad:
Scan
Your radio has a channel scan feature that
1) Press and hold CALL/LOCK;
allows you to easily scan all 22 channels.
These functions are not affected by Key Lock:
When an active channel is detected, the radio
• Volume adjust
pauses on that channel until the channel is
• Call tone transmission
clear. Then, after a 2 second delay, the radio
continues scanning. Pressing the PTT button • Enter monitor mode
while the scan is paused on a channel allows • PTT transmission
you to transmit on that channel.
• Power off
To turn ON channel scan: To unlock the keypad:
Press and hold CALL/LOCK again;
1) Press MENU/ repeatedly until the scan...
icon and oF blink.
aUToMaTIC poWeR SaVe
2. Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ to select Scan mode
Your radio has a circuit designed to dramatically
and press MENU/ to start it.
extend the life of the batteries. If there is no
transmission or an incoming call within 3 seconds,
To turn OFF channel scan:
your radio switches to Power Save mode. The radio
1) Press MENU/ with the scan setting oF.
is still able to receive transmissions in this mode.
2) Press any key other than CH ▲ / CH ▼ or
lCd BaCKlIGhT
VOL ▲ / VOL ▼ to turn channel scan off in
The LCD Backlight automatically turns ON when any
10 seconds.
key (except the PTT button) is pressed. The LCD
Voice Operated Transmission
display illuminates for 10 seconds before turning
Your radio is equipped with a user selectable
OFF.
Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be
used for automatic voice transmissions. The RoGeR Beep
OFF, 1-5 VOX feature is designed to be used with or
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end of
without a headset with a microphone.
transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission).
Transmission is initiated by speaking into the
Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker when
1-10
microphone instead of pressing PTT.
both Roger Beep and Key Beep are set to ON. When
To select VOX level: Roger Beep is set to ON and Key Beep is set to OFF,
Roger Beep will not be heard from the speaker but it
1) Press MENU/ repeatedly until the vox
will be transmitted to your party. When Roger Beep is
icon and the VOX sensitivity level (OFF, 1-5)
set to OFF, Roger Beep will neither be heard nor
blink.
transmitted.
2) Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ to change the VOX
advance you To change Roger Beep setting:
sensitivity levels. Use level 1 for increased
Press and hold VOL ▲ while turning the radio on and
sensitivity to voice in normally quiet
environments, and use a higher level to off. If Roger Beep is ON, it will be turned off; if it is
reduce undesired activation in very noisy OFF, it will be turned on.
environments.
again.
Call Tone
Your radio is equipped with 10 selectable call Your radio can receive weather broadcasts from the
tones that are transmitted when CALL/LOCK is NOAA National Weather Service. While using the
pressed. Weather Radio, you are not able to receive GMRS
communications.
To select a call tone:
1) To turn on the Weather Radio Broadcast mode,
1) Press MENU/ repeatedly until the CALL
press WX/MON. The
icon and Call Tone start to blink on the
display. 2) Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ to increase or decrease the
number to the desired Weather Channel.
2) Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ to move through the
available call tones. Each tone will be heard
3) To exit the Weather Radio Broadcast mode, press
through the speaker but will not be WX/MON. The
transmitted. Cycle through these tones and
NOAA Weather Radio Frequency List
stay on the tone you want to select.
Channel 1 162.550 MHz Channel 5 162.450 MHz
3) Exit Call Tone to set the selected tone.
Channel 2 162.400 MHz Channel 6 162.500 MHz
Channel 3 162.475 MHz Channel 7 162.525 MHz
Channel 4 162.425 MHz
displays.
disappears.
USING THE WEATHER RADIO
icon appears.
icon disappears.