Audiovox GMRS862CH Owners Manual

Audiovox GMRS862CH Manual

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  • Audiovox GMRS862CH | Owners Manual - Page 1
    General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS862CH Twin Pack Owner's Manual HI LO MODE VOX S Released: 12-23-05 Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 128-7626 1 of 28
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    If you wear the handset on your body while using the headset accessory, use only the Audiovox supplied carry clip for this product and ensure that the antenna is are not indicative of a fault condition. Avoid placing the GMRS862CH radio transceiver for prolonged periods of time in direct sunlight or
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    Audiovox charger (also supplied) with other brands of batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with different brands. Refer to the Manufacturer's instructions Part 15 of FCC Rules. GMRS LICENSE: USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE. AN
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    Model GMRS862CH (FCC License Required) 6 5 8 4 11 3 12 2 9 1 3 (REF) 10 13 7 1 (REF) 14 1. Battery Cover 2. Monitor (M) Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) and Func- tion Confirmation Button 5. Antenna 6. External Microphone (MIC)/Charger (CHG)/Speaker (SP) Jack 5 7.
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    Model GMRS862CH DISPLAY 1 6 2 7 HI LO 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 1. Roger Beep Tone Indicator: transmission. 4. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use between 1 and 22. 5. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel every 0.5 second to search for a valid
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    Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1. Radio (2) GMRS862 2. Owner's Manual (1) 128-7626 3. Rechargeable Batteries (8) NiMH, P/N GMRS6BAT 4. Dual Desk-Top Charger GMRS6DS 5. AC Wall Adapter GMRS6AC Powering the transceiver: Your GMRS862CH radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries.
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    Audiovox charger(s) 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 release tab and pull the clip straight out from the radio body. Next, press down with the thumb at the
  • Audiovox GMRS862CH | Owners Manual - Page 9
    guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS862CH: 1. Do not mix old and new batteries. 2. The MODEL: GMRS6AC GMRS RADIO CHARGING COMPARTMENTS (2) DESKTOP CHARGING STAND PART NUMBER GMRS6DS CHARGING COMPARTMENT LEDs: RED---CHARGING NOTE: Only Audiovox
  • Audiovox GMRS862CH | Owners Manual - Page 10
    GMRS862CH OPERATIONAL MODES GMRS/FRS (MODE) CHANNEL SELECT CTCSS SELECT POWER SELECT ROGER BEEP (1-22) (oF, 01-38) (GMRS channels only) manual for detailed operating instructions for each mode. Channels 1 through 7 are shared GMRS/FRS. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only, and channels 15 through 22
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    again. Push To Talk (PTT) Button (4) Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver that is set to the same channel and privacy code setting as yours. Hold the transceiver approximately 1 to 2 inches from your face as you speak into the built in microphone (9). After
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    way call ringer. Pressing the button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel. The transmit icon ( ) will be displayed for 3 seconds and then disappear. Up Channel equipment and accessories for the GMRS862CH, refer to page 7 and/or visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com.
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    icon will be displayed. Communication with Audiovox GMRS/ FRS and compatible units is possible on these 22 channels. Before transmitting on the selected channel, press the Monitor (M) Button (2) to check the activity on that channel. If there is activity on the selected channel, 13 128-7626 13 of 28
  • Audiovox GMRS862CH | Owners Manual - Page 14
    same subcode. (This filters out unwanted transmissions from the same main channel). Since there are 38 CTCSS Sub-channels for each main channel, a different subcode may be selected for each of the 22 channels. To change the CTCSS Sub-channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button twice
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    Only) This feature permits selection of the transmitting power level to high or low when using channels 1-7 and 15-22. Using low power, the unit will have a lower transmit range, but battery life will be increased. NOTE: You will find that for the majority of
  • Audiovox GMRS862CH | Owners Manual - Page 16
    /headset (earbud), your voice or the signal is detected and the radio transmits and receives automatically. Your voice or nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button. To set the radio for VOX operation: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold
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    user to an incoming transmission, provided that unit is equipped with this capability and is set to the same channel. Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to monitor all channels - The radio will automatically display each channel (1-22) in ascending order to find an active main channel. -
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    steadily on the LCD panel, recharge the unit or install fresh batteries. NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 . The GMRS862CH 22 channels 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
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    or accidental detonation may result. • Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this transceiver. Its output is designed to meet the transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so. • Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle's air-bag. If the air-bag deploys, it
  • Audiovox GMRS862CH | Owners Manual - Page 20
    Troubleshooting Problem No transmission while pressing the PTT Button Weak or no signal received Unit beeps, but will not function when turned on Reception of unwanted signals Possible cause Weak batteries Incorrect battery polarity Weak batteries Channel and privacy code not set the same as
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    Technical Specifications: General Frequency Range: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only. Channel Spacing Privacy Codes Dimensions (W x H x D) (Without Antenna) Power Supply Power Source Operating Time (Transmit:
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    467.5625 19 GMRS 462.6500 9 FRS 467.5875 20 GMRS 462.6750 10 FRS 467.6125 21 GMRS 462.7000 11 FRS 467.6375 22 GMRS 462.7250 NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only. 23 128-7626 23 of 28
  • Audiovox GMRS862CH | Owners Manual - Page 24
    15 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO CHANNELCROSS REFERENCE FOR 15 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 CHANNEL FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO 15 CHANNEL GMRS 1 22 CHANNEL FRS/GMRS 1 14 CHANNEL FRS 1 22 CHANNEL FRS/GMRS
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    19 Freq. Hz 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 CTCSS 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Freq. Hz 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162
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    90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT. This Warranty is in lieu of all
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    © 2005 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Printed in China 128-7626 128-7626 28 of 28
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General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
Model
:
GMRS862CH
Twin Pack
Released:
12-23-05
Owner’s Manual
Customer Service
1-800-290-6650
MODE
VOX
S
LO
HI