Uniden GMR4040-2CKHS User Manual

GMR4040-2CKHS
Congratulations on your purchase of a Uniden
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) radio.
GMR4099-2CKHS These lightweight, palm-sized radios are state-of-
the-art devices. Both have many top features. The
GMR4040-2CKHS and GMR4099-2CKHS include
(English)
two headset VOX boom mics. JIS2 compliant. Use
them at outdoor and sporting events, to contact
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels • Rechargeable 650mAh
family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a
• 121 Sub Codes NiMH battery pack
neighborhood watch for vital communication.
(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code) • Dual charging cradle with
• Up to 40 Mile Range* AC Adapter
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Internal VOX Circuitry • Mini USB Charging Port
Your package contains two radios, two rechargeable
• 10 Selectable Call Tone Alerts • 12 Hours Battery Life
NiMH battery packs (#BT-1029), one charging cradle
• Backlit LCD Display • Battery Level Meter
(#RC1288), two headset VOX boom mics (ZA-133),
• Headset Jack • Channel Monitor
two belt clips, two Carabiner Clips (GMR4099-2CKHS
• 2 headset VOX boom mics • Channel Scan
only), and this reference guide. A NiMH battery pack
• Keypad Lock • NOAA Emergency /
or 3 AAA alkaline batteries (not included) power each
• Vibrate Call Alert Weather Channels with
unit. To order the following optional accessories, visit
• Roger Beep ALERT our web site at www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-
• Power Boost PTT • Camo Pattern 3988 during regular business hours. Use only
Uniden accessories.
• 2 Belt Clips (GMR4099-2CKHS only)
• NiMH Battery Pack - #BT-1029
• 2 Carabiner Clips (GMR4099- • Weather Resistant (JIS2)
2CKHS only • Charging Cradle - #RC1288
• Headset VOX Boom Mic - #ZA-133
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
• AC Adapter - #PS-0007
GMR4040-2CKHS, GMR4099-2CKHS RADIO • Mini USB Cable - #BWZG1666001
• Carabiner Clip - #TSTD0720002
Note: Camo pattern
not shown
GMRS LICENSE
(GMR4099-2CKHS)
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.
INSTALL THE BATTERY
Each radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack or
CHARGE
3 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).
To install the NiMH battery pack:
1 Antenna
13 Call Indicator
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
14 Scan Indicator
3 Call/Lock Button
15 Channel Indicator
2) Press the tab at the bottom of the battery
4 Menu/Power Key
16 Hi Power Indicator
compartment door to remove the cover.
5 Channel Up/Down Key
17 Low Power Indicator
6 Weather/Monitor Key
18 Transmit Indicator 3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery
7 Speaker
19 Volume Setting Indicator
compartment. Be certain to follow the
8 Headset Jack/DC 9V
20 Keypad Lock Indicator
instructions written on the label on the battery
9 Volume Up/Down Key
21 VOX Indicator
pack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will
10 Microphone 22 Weather Indicator
prevent the unit from operating.
11 Battery Level Meter 23 Sub Code Indicator
12 Receive Indicator 24 Charging Contacts
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
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
USING A HEADSET
indicate the status of the batteries. When the
battery in the unit is low, the battery level meter
You can use a headset (#ZA-133) for more private
icon flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery
communications. To use a headset, lift the rubber
pack immediately or if you are using alkaline
cover from over the headset jack, then plug in the
batteries, you must replace the alkaline batteries in
headset.
order to continue using the radio.
Important: Your radio is not weather resistant
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or when using a headset jack. When you remove the
property damage from fire or electrical shock, only
headset, be sure to fully press the jack cover into
use the Uniden accessories specifically designated place to restore its weather resistant capability.
for this product.
USING THE RADIO
CHARGING THE RADIO
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
radios can be charged directly or by using the this reference guide completely before attempting to
supplied charging cradle. operate the unit.
TURNING The RadIo oN aNd
USING The RadIo
adjUSTING The VolUMe
1) Connect an optional Mini USB cable
1) Press and hold MENU/ to turn the radio ON,
(#BWZG1666001) to the radio Mini USB port and
and increase the speaker volume by pressing
the other end to a your vehicle's accessory power
VOL ▲ . To decrease the volume, press
USB port.
VOL ▼.
2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the
2) Press and hold MENU/ again to turn the radio
battery indicator stops flashing.
OFF.
USING The ChaRGING CRadle
adjUSTING The SoUNd (KeY BeepS)
1) Connect the AC adapter (#PS-0007) to DC 9V
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys
jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
(except for the PTT and CALL/LOCK) is pressed.
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop, To turn this sound OFF, press and hold CALL/
LOCK while turning ON the radio. Repeat this step
and place the radio in the charging cradle with
the keypad facing forward. to turn the sound ON.
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the
ChooSING a ChaNNel
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio
Your radio has 22 channels and 121 Sub codes you
from the charging cradle after charging.
can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
Note:
someone, each of you must be set to the same
channel and Sub code.
• Use the optional Mini USB cable #BWZG1666001
accessory from Uniden to connect to your vehicle
To choose a channel:
USB port.
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode, press the
• Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or
CH ▲ / CH ▼ key to increase or decrease the
approved accessories from Uniden.
channel number displayed.
• Charge time may vary depending on the battery
Note: Channels 1-7 have a typical range of up to 40
life remaining.
miles. Channels 8-14 have a typical range of up to
• Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so can
5 miles. Channels 15-22 have a typical range of up
create a safety hazard or damage the radio.
to 40 miles. You can see which GMRS or FRS
channel is active by the icon. The hi icon is
• For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
displayed while scanning GMRS channels, and the
charging.
lo icon is displayed while scanning FRS channels.
• The battery must be installed for the unit to
TalKING oN YoUR RadIo
operate, even if the unit is also connected to
external power.
To talk to others using the radio:
• If battery power is low, you cannot operate the
1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a
radio even using external power. Allow the
Scan
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from
Your radio has a channel scan feature that allows
the microphone. While you are transmitting, the
you to easily scan all 22 channels. When an active
icon appears on the display. To avoid cutting
channel is detected, the radio pauses on that
off the first part of your transmission, pause
channel until the channel is clear. Then, after a 2
slightly after pressing the PTT button before you
second delay, the radio continues scanning.
start talking.
Pressing the PTT button while the scan is paused
on a channel allows you to transmit on that
2) When you have finished speaking, release the
channel.
PTT button. You can now receive incoming
calls. While receiving, displays.
To turn ON channel scan:
MoNIToR Mode FeaTURe 1) Press MENU/ repeatedly until the scan... icon
and oF blink.
Your radio allows you to listen for weak signals on
the current channel at the press of a key. 2. Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ to select Scan mode and
press MENU/ to start it.
To turn ON Monitor mode:
To turn OFF channel scan:
Press and hold WX/MON for 2 seconds until two
beeps sound. The receiver circuit stays open,
1) Press MENU/ with the scan setting of oF.
and both noise and weak signals can be heard.
2) Press any key other than CH ▲ / CH ▼ or
VOL ▲ / VOL ▼ to turn channel scan off in 10
To turn OFF Monitor mode:
seconds.
Press WX/MON to return to "Normal" mode; the
Voice Operated Transmission
icon stops blinking and disappears.
Your radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice
adVaNCed FUNCTIoNS (MeNUS) Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be used for
automatic voice transmissions. The VOX feature is
Use MENU/ to access your radio's advanced
designed to be used with or without a headset with
functions.
a microphone. Transmission is initiated by speaking
Normal VOX Level OFF, 1-5 into the microphone instead of pressing PTT.
To select VOX level:
Sub Code OFF, 1-121
Call Tone 1-10
1) Press MENU/ repeatedly until the vox icon
and the VOX sensitivity level (OFF, 1-5) blink.
Scan ON/OFF
Normal
2) Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ to change the VOX
sensitivity levels. Use level 1 for increased
sensitivity to voice in normally quiet environments,
1) Press MENU/ to enter the menus.
and use a higher level to reduce undesired
2) Additional presses of MENU/ advance you
activation in very noisy environments.
through the menus until exiting to "Normal"
Call Tone
operating mode.
Your radio is equipped with 10 selectable call tones
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
that are transmitted when CALL/LOCK is pressed.
a. Press and hold MENU/ again.
To select a call tone:
b. Press any key except CH ▲ / CH ▼ or VOL ▲
1) Press MENU/ repeatedly until the CALL icon
/ VOL ▼ and wait 10 seconds until the unit
and Call Tone start to blink on the display.
returns to "Normal" mode.
2) Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ to move through the
Sub Code
available call tones. Each tone will be heard
Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
through the speaker but will not be transmitted.
the codes, OFF, or 1-121 selected. Code oF (OFF)
Cycle through these tones and stay on the tone
indicates no Sub code selected and your radio can
you want to select.
receive a signal regardless of the code settings of
the transmitting radio. 3) Exit Call Tone to set the selected tone.
1) Press MENU/ to enter Menu mode. The
KeY loCK
subcode indicator flashes.
2) Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ key to increase or To lock the keypad:
decrease the code number displayed. You can
1) Press and hold CALL/LOCK;
also select oF (OFF) at this stage.
These functions are not affected by Key Lock:
3) Press MENU/ to exit Menu mode.
• Volume adjust
4) Press any key other than CH ▲ / CH ▼ or VOL
• Call tone transmission
▲ / VOL ▼ and the radio returns to Idle mode
• Enter monitor mode
in 10 seconds.
• PTT transmission
• Power off
To unlock the keypad:
Press and hold CALL/LOCK again; disappears.
aUToMaTIC poWeR SaVe
Your radio has a circuit designed to dramatically
extend the life of the batteries. If there is no
transmission or an incoming call within 3 seconds,
your radio switches to 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 is set to 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 will neither be heard nor
transmitted.
To change Roger Beep setting:
Press and hold VOL ▲ while turning the radio on and
off. If Roger Beep is ON, it will be turned off; if it is
OFF, it will be turned on.
USING THE WEATHER RADIO
Your radio can receive weather broadcasts from the
NOAA National Weather Service. While using the
Weather Radio, you are not able to receive GMRS
communications.
1) To turn on the Weather Radio Broadcast mode,
press WX/MON. The icon appears.
2) Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ to increase or decrease the
number to the desired Weather Channel.
3) To exit the Weather Radio Broadcast mode, press
WX/MON. The icon disappears.
NOAA Weather Radio Frequency List:
Channel 1 162.550 MHz Channel 5 162.450 MHz
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.