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Audiovox GMRS1600-2PK Owner's Manual

Audiovox GMRS1600-2PK Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 (GMRS) Gener Gener General Mobile Radio Ser al Mobile Radio Ser al Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) vice (GMRS) vice (GMRS) Model Model Model : : : : : GMRS1600-2PK GMRS1600-2PK GMRS1600-2PK GMRS1600-2PK Model Model GMRS1600-2PK Owner Owner Owner ’s Man ’s Man...
  • Page 2 BELOW -4° F (-20° C) OR ABOVE 140 ° F (60° C). KEEP THE ANTENNA AT 1 INCH (2.5 cm) AWAY FROM YOUR HEAD AND BODY. DO NOT USE YOUR GMRS1600-2PK RADIO TRANSCEIVER WITH A DAMAGED ANTENNA. PLACE THE RUBBER COVERS ON JACKS WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • Page 3: Fcc Warning

    FEATURES Your GMRS1600-2PK Family Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you can carry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give you reliable communications for many different applications. PERFORMANCE Your transceiver will achieve its maximum operating range when commu- nicating with other transceivers in a flat open area with no trees or build- ings obstructing its signal.
  • Page 4 Model GMRS1600-2PK (FCC License Required) 1. Battery Cover 9. Up Channel/Volume Button 2. Monitor Button 10. Function (FUNC) Select But- 3. Detachable Carry Clip 11. Down Channel/Volume But- 4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) and Func- tion Confirmation Button 12. Built-in Speaker 5. Antenna 13.
  • Page 5 Model GMRS1600-2PK DISPLAY 1. Battery Save Indicator: Automatically appears 5 seconds after idle button or receive activity, thereby entering the “Sleep” mode. 2. Transmit Call Indicator: Icon appears when the PTT button is pressed twice to alert the receiving party that a transmission is about to occur.
  • Page 6 7. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel and/ or a tone code every .5 second to search for a valid signal. 8. Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off. 9.

  • Page 7: Powering The Transceiver

    The battery charge indicator icon displays the bat- tery charge level. This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS1600- 2PK. Battery charging time is typically 10-12 hours. Use of the Audiovox charger with other brands of batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary.
  • Page 8 NOTE: To extend battery life, avoid overcharging the batteries. 3. Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the Audiovox charger with other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with different brands of batteries. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for charging other brands of batteries.
  • Page 9 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS1600-2PK: Do not mix old and new batteries. The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries.
  • Page 10 GMRS1600-2PK OPERATIONAL MODES GMRS/FRS CHANNEL FUNCTION SELECT SELECT CTCSS SELECT POWER SELECT CHAN SCAN CTCSS SCAN DUAL WATCH SELECT BUTTON BEEP ROGER BEEP USER ID CODE CALL TONE IDENT. SELECT SELECT Controls: Power (P) On/Off (7) Button Press and hold the Power on/off ( P) button for at least 2 seconds. You will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on.
  • Page 11 volume. The display will indicate the current volume level (U followed by the number (1-8). As volume is increased upward, the beep sound (if enabled) also increases, and vice-versa. When the minimum and maximum volume settings are reached, a unique tone will sound. Monitor (M) Button (2) This button is used to to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting.

  • Page 12: Operating Modes And Features

    This button is used to select various feature settings in the GMRS and FRS modes. External Speaker (EAR)/Microphone (MIC) Jack (6) This jack accepts the Audiovox Earset/Microphone assembly. Refer to Earset/ Microphone operation later in this manual. Emergency (EMG)/LOCK Button (14) This radio has a quick access button (EMG) to the Emergency and Assistance Channel.

  • Page 13: Channel Selection

    In order to communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency. The GMRS1600-2PK has 22 channels (frequencies) indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel. Channels 1 through 7 are the shared GMRS/FRS channels.
  • Page 14 subcode may be selected for each of the 22 channels. To change the CTCSS Sub-channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the FUNC Button twice; a flashing oF or sub-channel number is displayed. - Press the Up or Down button to select the desired sub-channel for use (1-38 ).

  • Page 15: Channel Scan Operation

    - Press the Up or Down button to toggle between the High and Low se- lections. - Press the PTT or Monitor button to confirm selection. Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals.

  • Page 16: Dual Watch Mode

    To enable the CTCSS channel scan mode: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the FUNC Button five times; SC, CTC and CTCSS channel number 1 will appear flashing on the LCD display. - Press the Up button to scan each CTCSS channel (1-38) in ascending order, or press the Down button to scan each channel in descending order.
  • Page 17 - The display will immediately alternate between the primary channel and the dual watch channel just selected. - To cancel the dual watch mode, press the FUNC button six times; then press the Up or Down buttons to set the dual watch mode to oF . VOX Selection Mode This option enables you to have hands-free conversation.
  • Page 18 When the key tone features is on, the tone icon appears steady on the display, and the beep tones sound in response to button activation. Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released.

  • Page 19: Out Of Range Indication

    Button; EMG and Channel 20 disappear from the display, and the radio reverts to the current user selected channel. Out of Range Indication The GMRS1600-2PK provides an Out-of-Range indication when reception is no longer intelligible or too weak to be discernible. When this condition 128-6400...

  • Page 20: Vox Operation

    occurs, the icon appears on the display, reminding you that you are outside the range of the unit, or that signal reception is being obstructed by natural or man-made objects. VOX Operation When in the VOX mode, hands-free conversation is possible when using the internal microphone/speaker or external microphone/earset (Supplied).

  • Page 21: Notes For Good Communication

    NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 . The 22 channels of the GMRS1600-2PK are shared on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels. A common code of ethics/courtesy is to switch to another vacant chan- nel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected.
  • Page 22 2. The GMRS1600-2PK has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field. To avoid interference, it is recom- mended that you do not use the units closer than 5 feet apart. 3. For best transmission results, always keep your mouth about 2-3 inches from the microphone (13) and speak slowly in a normal voice.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Correction No transmission Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries while pressing Incorrect battery polarity Install the batteries the PTT Button following the directions in paragraph Installing the Batteries. Weak or no Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries signal received Channel and privacy Adjust the transceiver’s...

  • Page 24: Power Supply

    T T T T T ec echnical Specif hnical Specif hnical Specif hnical Specifica ications: tions: tions: tions: hnical Specif tions: General General General General General Frequency Range: Channels 1 through 7 are GMRS/FRS Frequencies. Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only.

  • Page 25: Main Channel Frequencies

    This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United States of America. Use in other countries may be prohibited or restricted by local regulation. Please check with the local regulating agency before using this device outside the United States of America. Main Channel Frequencies: NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are GMRS/FRS Frequencies.

  • Page 26: Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (In Hz)

    Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS Freq. Hz 67.0 131.8 71.9 136.5 74.4 141.3 77.0 146.2 79.7 151.4 82.5 156.7 85.4 162.2 88.5 167.9 91.5 173.8 94.8 179.9 97.4 186.2 100.0 192.8 103.5 203.5 107.2 210.7...

  • Page 27: 90-Day Limited Warranty

    90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven...
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