Uniden GMR2238-2CK Owner's Manual

GMR2238-2CK
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR2238-2CK (General Mobile Radio Service)
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
• 99 Sub Codes • Battery Charger communication.
(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code) • Battery Level Meter
• Up to 22 Mile Range* • Channel Monitor
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Internal VOX Circuitry • Channel Scan
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts • Keypad Lock
Your package contains two radios, two rechargeable
• Backlit LCD Display • DC IN 9V Jack
NiMH battery packs (#BP40), one AC adapter (#AD-
• Optional Headset Accessories
0001), one charging cradle (#RC1238), two belt clips
• Headset Jack
and this reference guide. You can operate the unit
using the rechargeable NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA
alkaline batteries (not included). To order the following
optional accessories, visit our web site at www.
uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988 during regular
business hours. Use only Uniden accessories.
• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP40
• Charging Cradle - #RC1238
• Headset - #HS910/HS915/ZA-133
• AC Adapter - #AD-0001
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
• DC Adapter - #DC-1002
GMR2238-2CK RADIO
GMRS LICENSE
The radio operates on the General Mobile Radio
Service (GMRS) frequencies when using
Channels 1-7 and channels 15-22. You must
have a GMRS license issued by the Federal
Communications Commission to legally use
these channels. 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.
No license is required for operation on channels
8-14 or operation on any channel in Canada.
MIC
INSTALL THE BATTERY
CHARGE
Your radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack or
1 Antenna 14 Battery Level Meter 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 15 Receive Indicator
3 Monitor Button 16 Call Indicator
To install the NiMH battery pack:
4 Scan Key 17 Scan Indicator
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
5 Menu Key 18 Channel Indicator
6 Channel Tone Key 19 Hi Power Indicator 2) Remove the battery compartment door by
7 Speaker 20 Low Power Indicator
pressing the tab at the bottom of the
8 Up/Down Button 21 Transmit Indicator
compartment door, and remove the cover.
9 Headset Jack 22 Volume Setting Indicator
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery
10 On/Off Key 23 Keypad Lock Indicator
compartment. Be certain to follow the
11 Call Key 24 VOX Indicator
instructions written on the label on the battery
12 Microphone 25 Sub Code Indicator
13 DC IN 9V 26 Charging Contacts pack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will
prevent the unit from operating. • Battery must be installed for operation, even from
4) Replace the battery compartment door. external power.
• If battery Power is low, you cannot operate the
radio even using external power. Allow the
batteries to charge before using. If you try to
BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW
transmit while power is low, the radio will
BATTERY ALERT
automatically turn off.
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to
indicate the status of the batteries. When the
USING THE RADIO
battery in the unit is low, the battery level meter
icon flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
pack immediately or if you are using the alkaline this reference guide completely before attempting to
operate the unit.
batteries, you must replace the alkaline batteries in
order to continue using the radio.
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or 1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio ON,
and increase the speaker volume by pressing the
property damage from fire or electrical shock, only
use the Uniden accessories specifically designated ▲ key. To decrease the volume, press the ▼
for this product. key.
2) Press and hold the key again to turn the radio
OFF.
CHARGING THE RADIO
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys
radios can be charged directly or by using the
(except for the PTT button and CALL key) is
supplied charging cradle.
pressed. To turn this sound OFF, press and hold the
CALL key while turning ON the radio. Repeat this
Charge by Using the Radio
step to turn the sound ON.
1) Connect the optional DC adapter (#DC-1002) to
DC IN 9V jack of the radio and to a cigarette
Choosing a Channel
lighter port.
Your radio has 22 channels and 99 Sub codes you
2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the
can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
battery indicator stops flashing.
someone, each of you must be set to the same
channel and Sub code.
Using the Charging Cradle
1) Connect the AC adapter (#AD-0001) to DC IN 9V
To choose a channel:
jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press the
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,
CHAN TONE key and press the ▲ or ▼ key to
and place the radio in the charging cradle with
increase or decrease the channel number displayed.
the keypad facing forward.
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the
Note: Channels 1-7 have an typical range of up to
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio
22 miles. Channels 8-14 have an typical range of
from the charging cradle after charging.
up to 5 miles. Channels 15-22 have an typical
range of up to 22 miles. You can know which GMRS
Note:
or FRS channel is active by the icon. hi icon is
• For charging batteries directly without the cradle,
displayed while scanning GMRS channels, and the
use only the #DC-1002 Cigarette Lighter Adapter
lo icon is displayed while scanning FRS channels.
cord, available from www.Uniden.com.
Other power cords could damage your radio.
Choosing a Sub Code
• DC IN 9V Jack of the radio is for charge only. Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
Be sure to install the battery before charge. the codes, OFF or 1-99 selected. Code oF (OFF)
indicates no Sub code selected and your radio can
• Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or
receive a signal regardless of the code settings of
approved accessories from Uniden.
the transmitting radio.
• Charge time may vary depending on the battery
life remaining.
1) Press CHAN TONE in channel select mode.
• Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so can
The subcode indicator will flash.
create a safety hazard or damage the radio. 2) Press the ▲ or ▼ key to increase or decrease
the code number displayed. You can also select
• For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
oF (OFF) at this stage.
charging.
3) Exit the Menu.
Channel Scan Feature 2) Additional presses of the MENU key advances
you through the Menu until exiting to "Normal"
Your radio has a channel scan feature that allows
operating mode.
you to easily scan all 22 channels. When an active
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
channel is detected, the radio pauses on that
a. Press and hold the key again.
channel until the channel is clear. Then after a 2
b. Press the PTT, MON, CALL, SCAN or CHAN
second delay, the radio continues scanning.
TONE 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
returns to "Normal" mode.
channel.
To turn ON channel scan:
Voice Operated Transmission
Press the SCAN key until the scan... icon is
Your radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice
displayed. The channel number on the display
Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be used for
changes as the radio rapidly cycles through the
automatic voice transmissions. The VOX feature is
channels.
designed to be used with a headset with a
microphone. Transmission is initiated by speaking
To turn OFF channel scan:
into the remote microphone instead of pushing the
Press the CALL, PTT, MENU or SCAN key.
PTT button.
Talking on Your Radio To select the VOX level:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
To talk to others using the radio:
the vox icon appears on the display. The current
1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a
level (OFF, 1-5) will be indicated. Level oF (OFF)
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from disables VOX, while levels 1-5 set the sensitivity
the microphone. While you are transmitting, the of the VOX circuit.
2) Press either the ▲ or ▼ key to the desired VOX
icon appears on the display. To avoid cutting
sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased
off the first part of your transmission, pause
sensitivity to voice in normally quiet environments,
slightly after pressing the PTT button before you
and use a higher level to reduce undesired
start talking.
activation in very noisy environments.
2) When you have finished speaking, release the
PTT button. You can now receive incoming
Transmitting a Call Tone
calls. While receiving, the icon appears on
Your radio is equipped with 5 selectable call tones
the display.
that are transmitted when the CALL key is pressed.
To select a call tone:
Monitor Mode Feature
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
Your radio allows you to listen for weak signals on
the call icon is shown on the display. The
the current channel at the press of a key.
current call tone number (1-5) is indicated.
To turn ON the Monitor Mode:
2) Press the ▲ or ▼ key to increase or decrease
• For brief listening, press MON button. The the number to the desired call tone. Each tone
will be heard through the speaker.
icon blinks.
• Press and hold MON button for 2 seconds until
two beeps sound for continuous listening. The To transmit the selected call tone, press the CALL
receiver circuit stays open, letting both the noise key. The selected tone will automatically be
and weak signals to be heard. transmitted for a fixed length of time. Call Tone will
be cancelled when the PTT button is pressed.
To turn OFF Monitor Mode:
Press MON button to return to "Normal" mode,
Key Lock
and the icon stops blinking and disappears.
To lock the keypad:
Navigating through the Menu
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
Use the MENU button to access your radio's
the icon appears on the display. The current
advanced functions.
Key Lock status oF (OFF) blinks on the display.
2) To switch the Key Lock mode from oF (OFF) to
Normal VOX Level Call Tone Key Lock Normal on, press the ▲ key.
3) To confirm the setting, press the MENU key.
The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.
OFF, 1-5 1-5 ON-OFF
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).
1) To enter the Menu, press the MENU key.
To unlock the keypad:
1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio OFF.
2) Press and hold the key again to turn the radio
ON. The keypad is unlocked.
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.
LCD Backlight
The LCD Backlight automatically turns ON when any
key (except the PTT button) is pressed. The LCD
display illuminates for 10 seconds before turning
OFF.
Roger Beep
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end of
transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission).
Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker when
both Roger beep and Key Beep are set to ON. When
Roger beep is set to ON and Key Beep OFF, Roger
Beep will not be heard from the speaker but it will be
transmitted to your party. When Roger Beep is set to
OFF, Roger Beep neither be herad nor transmitted.
To turn ON Roger Beep:
Press and hold the ▲ key while turning ON the radio.
To turn OFF Roger Beep:
Press and hold the ▲ key while turning ON the radio.