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- Page 1 15 Channel GMRS Radio Model # MK 2000 RadioShack Before operating your A Division of Tandy Corporation MK 2000, please read Fort Worth, Texas 76102 this instruction manual Printed in China completely.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents CAUTIONS FCC NOTICE CTCSS Sub-Channel Scan Key Lock Features GMRS LICENSE Calling Another Party Controls and Indicators USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN Monitor FCC GMRS LICENSE. AN INDIVIDUAL 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, LCD Back-Lighting Lamp LCD Display Indicators WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT, IS... -
Page 3: Fcc Notice
FCC NOTICE Features The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the * 15 Channel and 38 CTCSS use of this device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with * Channel Scan & Dual Watch the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 4 Controls and Indicators Controls and Indicators 1. Power On / Off and Volume Control 13. Charging Terminals 2. Up Channel 14. Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button 3. Down Channel 15. MONITOR/Backlighting Button 4. SCAN / Lock Button 16. Detachable Belt Clip 5. Built-In Speaker 17.
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Page 5: Key Lock
LCD Display Indicators Operation Installing The Batteries Remove the Battery Clip(if installed). 1. Pull locking tab located at the bottom of the battery compartment down and lift the door up to remove the battery cover. 2. Insert four “AA” size batteries (or Rechargeable Battery Pack) Position batteries according to polarity markings. -
Page 6: Recharging The Batteries
Operation Operation Recharging The Batteries Turning On Your Unit You can charge your GMRS radio by using an AC/DC wall adaptor Rotate On/Off Volume control knob “clockwise”. An audible tone will or a desktop adaptor. Both chargers are not included, but can be indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go to operation mode. -
Page 7: Mode Button
Operation Operation Note : After the MODE button is pressed, the Up( §) or Down( ') button must be pressed within 8 seconds, otherwise, the unit will revert back to Normal mode. Selecting Main Channels (1-15) Push to talk Your MK 2000 GMRS Radio has 15 main channels. To select the channel, Note : When you press and hold the PTT button, the signal Press the Up( §) or Down( ') button to select the desired channel. -
Page 8: Selecting Tone Code
Operation Operation Selecting Tone Code (CTCSS Sub-Channel) Transmit Power Hi/Low This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (00~38) Your MK 2000 Radio permits selection of the transmitting power level within one of the 15 main channels. This enables you to communicate to High (2W) or Low (0.5W). -
Page 9: Dual Watch Mode
Operation Operation Dual Watch Mode VOX Mode This feature allows you to monitor two channels at the same time. This feature enables you to have hands-free conversation. Your While in dual watch mode, the unit will continuously monitor both the voice or nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without primary and dual watch channel. -
Page 10: Key Tone Setting
Operation Operation Key Tone Setting Roger Beep Tone This feature allows the radio to sound a confirmation beep tone The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever whenever keys are pressed. the PTT button is released. To turn the key tones on or off, 1. -
Page 11: Selecting Call Tones
Operation Operation Selecting Call Tones Main Channel Scan Your MK 2000 GMRS radio provides 3 user selectable call tones to This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid alert you of an incoming signal. signals. While scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a signal is received, scan is interrupted and you will hear the channel for 5 To select your favorite call tones, seconds. -
Page 12: Ctcss Sub-Channel Scan
Operation Operation CTCSS Sub-Channel Scan 2. To unlock the Key Lock function, press and hold the SCAN button for 2 seconds. The ( ) icon will disappear and normal operation This feature will scan all CTCSS sub-channels. It will pause to hear will resume. -
Page 13: Lcd Back-Lighting Lamp
Operation Operation LCD Back-Lighting Lamp This lamp is used to illuminate the LCD screen. It turns on every time you press and release the monitor (MON)button momentarily. Call The lamp will go out after 4 seconds. TX / RX Indicator LED Lamp When the PTT button is pressed, the red (TX) LED will light to Monitor confirm transmitting signal. -
Page 14: Low Battery Indicator
Operation External Microphone/Speaker Note : The Auto Battery Save Circuit does not effect the unit's External Microphone Jack ability to receive incoming transmissions. Your MK 2000 has an external microphone jack which enables you to connect an external microphone in order to free your hands for Low Battery Indicator other tasks. -
Page 15: Notes For Better Communication
Notes for Better Communication Special Warning Operation 1. Your MK 2000 GMRS radio has been designed to maximize 1. Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so. performance and improve transmission range in the field. To 2. -
Page 16: Special Note
roubleshooting Guide Special Note If the batteries are not installed properly, the following can occur. Problem Possible Cause Correction In this case, change the batteries: No transmission while Weak batteries. Charge or replace batteries. pressing the PTT button. 1. Same symptom as Low battery. Incorrect battery Install the batteries following the Unit is on, but will not be... -
Page 17: Specifications
Specifications GMRS Channel Frequencies Main Channel Frequencies 1. General Specifications Channel Frequencies(MHz) Frequency Range (15CH GMRS) 462.5500 - 462.7250 Channel Spacing 12.5KHz 462.5625 Sub-Tone Code(CTCSS) 38 for each main channel 462.5875 Dimension w/o Antenna 127mm(H) x 61mm(W) x 34mm(D) 462.6125 Standard Batteries Alkaline 2400mA AA(4), 6VDC 462.6375... -
Page 18: Ctcss Tone Frequencies
GMRS Channel Frequencies CTCSS(Continuous Tone Code 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... - Page 19 M e m o M e m o...