Uniden GMR3689-2CK English Owners Manual

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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

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*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.

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15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels

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142 Privacy Codes (CTCSS Tone

and DCS Code)

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Up to 36 Mile Range*

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Internal VOX Circuitry

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Submersible design

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Direct Call

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143 Group Codes

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Silent Mode

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10 Selectable Call/Ring Tone Alerts

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Backlit LCD Display

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Roger Beep

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Vibrate Reminder

(GMR3699 Only)

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Antenna

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PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button

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Power Boost Button

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Monitor Button

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Channel Up/Down Key

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Tone/Group Key

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D-call Key

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Headset Jack

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Menu/Power key

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Volume Up/Down key

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Enter/Lock Key

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Weather/Alert Key

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Microphone

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Speaker

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Battery Level Indicator

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Sub Code Indicator

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Alert Indicator

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Group Indicator

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Receive Indicator

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VOX Indicator

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Call Indicator

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Channel Indicator

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Missed Call Indicator

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Charging Contacts

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden

GMR3689-2CK/GMR3699-2CK (General Mobile

Radio Service) waterproof 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, outdoors, or in a

neighborhood watch for vital communication - even

outside by the pool!

Your radio complies with JIS7 water-resistant

standards, which means the radio can be

submerged in 1.0 meters of water for 30

minutes without damage.

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The radio will only meet this rating if fully

assembled and all rubber seals and the jack

cover is well maintained and correctly fitted. This

means that the Headset plug is not inserted, and

the Headset jack cover and the battery pack are

attached and securely fastened.

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After your radio is submerged in water, you might

notice that the sound is distorted. This is because

there is still water remaining in and around the

speaker and microphone. Just shake the radio to

clear excess water, and the sound should return

to normal.

Note:

If your radio is exposed to salt water, clean

your radio thoroughly with fresh water, and dry it

before turning it on.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Your package contains two radios, two rechargeable

NiMH battery packs (#BP38), one AC adapter (#AD-

314), one charging cradle (#RC1282), two belt clips

and this reference guide. You can operate the unit

using the rechargeable NiMH battery pack.

To order the following optional accessories, visit our

web site @www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988

during business hours.

Use only Uniden accessories.

• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38

• Charging Cradle - #RC1282

• VOX Headset - #ZA-133

• AC Adapter - #AD-314

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.

INSTALL THE BATTERY

Your radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack.

To install the NiMH battery pack:

1) Make sure the radio is off.

2) Turn the screw holding the battery compartment

counterclockwise with a screwdriver, and hold

up the battery cover.

3) Put the NiMH battery pack in the battery

compartment applying the battery contacts to

the lower charge contacts. Be sure to follow the

instructions written on the battery pack’s label.

Installing the battery pack incorrectly will prevent

the unit from operating.

4) Before placing the battery cover back on the

radio, check the rubber seal around the battery

compartment and the ribbon of the battery pack:

make sure that the seal is in good condition and

that there is no foreign matter under the seal.

5) Replace the battery compartment door. Tighten

the screws securely.

Note:

If the rubber seal appears worn, nicked, or

dried out, replacement seals are available from

www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988 during

business hours.

USING THE RADIO

SETTING UP GROUP MODE

USING THE RADIO BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW

BATTERY ALERT

This radio has a battery level meter that indicates

the status of the batteries. When the battery level is

low, the battery level meter icon

flashes and

then

BATT

appears after 30 seconds. Recharge

the NiMH battery pack immediately.

Warning!

To avoid the risk of personal injury or

property damage from fire or electrical shock, only

use the Uniden accessories specifically designated

for this product.

GMR3689-2CK/GMR3699-2CK RADIO

CHARGING THE RADIO

Your radio includes charging cradle and

rechargeable battery packs. Follow these

instructions to recharge the radios in a charging

cradle.

Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing

the radio in the charging cradle.

In order to get the most out of your new radio, read

this reference guide completely before attempting to

operate the unit.

Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume

1) Press and hold the

MENU/

to turn the radio

ON.

2) To change the volume level, press the

VO

or

to increase or decrease the volume

level then press

ENTER/

.

3) Press and hold the

MENU/

to turn the radio

OFF.

Choosing a Channel

Your radio has 22 channels and 142 Privacy codes

you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to

someone, both your radios must be set to the same

channel and Privacy code.

To choose a channel:

Press

CH

or

to increase or decrease the

channel number displayed.

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To change the channel continuously, press

CH

or

, then repeatedly press and hold

CH

or

for more than 1 second.

Note:

Channels 1-7 and 15-22 have a typical range

of up to 36 miles by pressing the

Power Boost

.

HI

is displayed when you select a GMRS channel,

and

LO

is displayed when you select a FRS

channel.

Using the Charging Cradle

1) Connect the adapter's plug to DC IN 9V jack of

the charging cradle and plug the other end into

an AC outlet.

2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,

and place the radio in the charging cradle with

the keypad facing forward.

3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the

battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio

from the charging cradle after charging.

Note:

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Charge time may vary depending on the battery

life remaining.

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For fastest charging, turn off the radio before

charging.

Warrning!:

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The charging cradle is not waterproof. If the

charging cradle falls into water, unplug it before

attempting to remove it from the water. Allow the

cradle to dry completely before reconnecting the

power.

•

Wipe off dirt or shake water from your radio

before placing in the charging cradle if your

radio is soiled or wet.

In order to use Group Mode you need to initialize

a couple of settings in your radio:

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Set the radio to Group Mode

•

Set a Group Code

•

Set a Unit Number

•

Set a "Nickname"

Setting the Radio to Group Mode

To set the radio to Group Mode, which enables

Direct Call, Auto Channel Change and All Call,

press and hold

TONE/GROUP

for 2 seconds. The

radio displays

GRP

and group code.

Note:

In group mode, you cannot receive

transmissions from other radios unless they are

also set to the same channel and group code.

Setting the Group Code

Set the group code for your radio group from

0-142. Everyone in your group must select the

same group code in order to communicate with

each other.

1) Tap

TONE/GROUP

in group mode. Press

CH

or

to select the group number.

2) Press

ENTER/

or

TONE/GROUP

to return to

normal operation.

Setting the Unit Number

Each radio in your group needs to be set to a

unique unit number, from 1-16.

1) Press

MENU/

. Advance through the menu

until

UNIT

appears, and then press

ENTER/

.

The current unit number flashes.

2) Press

CH

or

to select the desired unit

number.

3) Press

ENTER/

to continue to the next

section.

Setting Your Nickname

Your nickname appears on other units’ displays

when you make a All Call or direct call. This is

also the name that appears on other radio displays

when someone wants to make a direct call to you.

When no nickname is set, the unit number

appears.

1) Press

MENU/

. Advance through the menu

until

UNIT

appears, and then press

ENTER/

.

The current unit number flashes, then tap

ENTER/

. The radio displays

n

- - - -

(or your

current nickname) with the first place in the

nickname flashing.

2) Press

CH

or

to select the letter, then

ENTER/

to advance to the next letter until you

have entered your nickname.

3) Press

MENU/

to confirm the setting and exit

the menu.

Using Group Mode

Group mode lets you make direct calls to other

people in your group without alerting the entire

group and also lets you quickly change everyone in

your group to another channel from a single radio.

Before using group mode, follow the instructions in

"Setting Up Group Mode" on every radio in your

group. Then, to record the unit ID and everyone’s

nickname in every radio, send a call to "All" from

each radio one time (see "Sending a Direct Call").

Sending a Direct Call

Direct Call lets you call everyone in your group at

once, or call a single person in your group without

anyone else in the group knowing. It is like a

"speed dial" directly to the person(s) you want to

talk to.

To call everyone in your group, press

D CALL

in

group mode. The radio flashes

ALL

. Then, press

D CALL

or

ENTER/

. Everyone in your group

receives a call "chirp" for about 3 seconds. When

the chirp ends, begin your conversation.

Note:

When you make a direct call to "all," your

radio also sends out your nickname or ID so that it

will show up in the call list for everyone in your

group.

To call one person in your group, without having

other people know, press

D CALL

in group mode.

Then, use

CH

or

to select the person you

want to call and press

D CALL

or

ENTER/

. Your

radio sounds tones for 3 seconds as it sends the

call. When the selected person answers, you can

begin your conversation. You can silence the call

tones at any time by pressing

PTT

or

Power

boost

.

Your conversation remains private between you

and the person you called until 15 seconds after

your last conversation. Then, your radio

automatically exits private mode.

Automatically Changing Channels

Auto Channel Change lets you easily coordinate a

channel change for everyone in your group. You

might want to do this when you find you are getting

a lot of interference on your current channel. Or,

you can use this feature to change from a low-

power channel (8-14) to one of the high-powered

channels (1-7, 15-22) if you need more range (or to

a low-power channel if you need longer battery

life).

USING THE RADIO IN STANDARD MODE

Use the radio in standard (not group) mode when

you need to be able to communicate with radios

that do not have the group feature.

Choosing a Privacy Code

You can select a Privacy Code from 1-142 for each

channel.

oFF

(OFF) indicates no Privacy code

selected and your radio can receive a signal

regardless of the code settings of the transmitting

radio.

1) Press

TONE/GROUP

. The Privacy code

indicator flashes.

2) Press

CH

or


code. You can also select

oFF

.

3) Press

ENTER/

or

TONE/GROUP

to return to

normal operation.

Note:

Only tones 1-38 are standard across radio

brands. Other settings might differ from brand to

brand. See the specifications for the specific tones

used for each setting.

Channel Scan Feature

Your radio has a channel scan feature that lets you

easily scan all 22 channels. When an active

channel is detected, the radio pauses on that

channel until the channel is clear. Then after a

2-second delay, the radio resumes scanning.

Pressing

PTT

or

Power boost

while the scan is

paused on a channel lets you transmit on that

channel.

To turn on channel scan:

Press

MENU/

. The radio displays

SCAN

, and

then press

ENTER/

.The channel number

changes as the radio rapidly cycles through the

channels.

To turn off channel scan:

Press

MENU/

,

PTT

,

Power boost

,

D CALL

or

WX/ALERT

.

Talking on Your Radio

To talk to others using the radio:

1) Press and hold

PTT

or

Power boost

and speak

in a clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away

from the microphone. While you transmit,

TXHI

or

TXLO

appears on the display according to

the type of channel. To avoid cutting off the first

part of your transmission, pause slightly after

pressing

PTT

or

Power boost

before you start

talking.

2) When you finish speaking, release

PTT

or

Power boost

. You can now receive incoming

calls. While receiving,

RX

appears on the

display.

Note:

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When you press Power boost,

BOOS

appear on

the display. The radio transmits at maximum

power when a GMRS channel is selected.

•

If

Power boost

,

PTT

or VOX is continuously

used, 1 minute after you start using the feature

the transmission stops and you hear a timeout

error tone.

Monitor Mode Feature

Your radio lets you listen for weak signals on the

current channel at the press of a key.

To turn on the Monitor Mode:

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For brief listening, press

MON

.

MON

appears

and

RX

flashes.

•

Press and hold

MON

for 2 seconds until two

beeps sound for continuous listening. The

receiver circuit stays open, so you hear both the

noise and weak signals.

To turn off Monitor Mode:

Press

MON

to return to the previous mode.

MON

and

RX

disappear.

Navigating through the Normal Menu

To access the advanced features of your radio has

a Menu function. In order to use Auto Channel

Change, you need to set your radio to Group

Mode.

1) To enter the menu, press MENU/

.

2) Additional presses of MENU/

advances you

through the menu. After the last menu item, the

radio exits to the previous mode.

3) Other ways to exit the Menu function are:

a. Press

PTT

,

Power boost

,

MON

,

D CALL,

WX/ALERT

or

TONE/GROUP

.

b. Wait 10 seconds until the radio automatically

returns to the previous mode.

Setting Silent Mode

When you turn on the silent mode, all incoming

calls are muted: the radio flashes the display

backlight, the channel indicator,

SLNT

and

CALL

to alert you to an incoming call. If you do not

respond to the call within 15 seconds, the backlight

turns off. The GMR3699 will also vibrate to remind

you that you missed a call. Silent mode is disabled

for 15 seconds when you transmit, receive, or

press any other button.

To set the silent mode:

1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until

the

SLNT

appears, then press

ENTER/

. The

current setting flashes.

2)

Press

CH

to display

on

, then press

ENTER/

.

Note:

To prevent unwanted silent alerts, be sure to

use a Privacy code or group code whenever you

use the Silent mode feature.

You can hear the received voice when you turn on

channel scan and an active channel is detected

even during silent mode.

Missed Call Alerts

If you receive an incoming call while silent mode is

on and do not respond, the radio will turn on the

Missed Call icon. If you are using the Group Mode,

Start

Scanning

Scan

Mode

Silent

Mode

ON-OFF

Auto

Channel

Change

Channel

Change

VOX

Level

OFF, 1-5

1-10

Call

Tone

Unit

Setting

Setting

Unit

Number

Roger

Beep

ON-OFF

Beep

Tone

ON-OFF

Setting

Nickname

•

Power Boost Button for

Maximum Range

•

All Call

•

Auto Channel Change Call

•

Battery Charger

•

Battery Level Meter

•

Channel Monitor

•

Channel Scan

•

Group Scan

•

Keypad Lock

•

NOAA Emergency /

Weather Channels

•

Emergency Weather Alert

To start an auto channel change, on any radio in

the group tap

MENU/

. Advance through the

menu until

CHCX

appears, then press

ENTER/

.

The current channel flashes. Use

CH

or

to

select the target channel. You can check whether

the selected channel is clear. Then press

D CALL

or ENTER/

.

Your radio chirps for about 10 seconds while it

sends out the channel change signal. As each

radio receives the channel change signal, it chirps

once, then changes to the new channel.

To ensure all radios make it to the new channel,

we recommend you:

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Make sure you are in an open environment,

where the radio will get the best range.

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Optimize range during the channel change

signal by raising the radio over your head to

give the best possible height.

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Do a "roll call" on the new channel after the

move to be sure no one was left behind. If you

missed someone, return to the previous channel

and issue the signal again.

the radio will also indicate the person who made the

call.

The GMR3699 will additionally remind you of a

missed call by vibrating every minute after the call

for 3 minutes.

Voice Operated Transmission

Your radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice

Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be used for

automatic voice transmissions. The VOX feature is

designed to be used with a headset with a

microphone. Transmission is initiated by speaking

into the remote microphone instead of pushing the

PTT

and

Power boost

button.

To select the VOX level:

1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until

the

VOX

appears on the display, then press

ENTER/

. The current level (OFF, 1-5) flashes.

Level

oF

(OFF) disables VOX, while levels 1-5

set the sensitivity of the VOX circuit.

2) Press either the

CH

or

key to the desired

VOX sensitivity level, then press

ENTER/

. Use

level 1 for increased sensitivity to voice in

normally quiet environments, and use a higher

level to reduce undesired activation in very noisy

environments.

Transmitting a Call Tone

Your radio is equipped with 10 selectable call tones

that are transmitted when you press

D CALL

in

standard mode. The selected tone will be also heard

when someone places a direct call to you.

To select a call tone:

1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until

CALL

appears, then press

ENTER/

. The

current call tone number (1-10) flashes.

2) Press

CH

or


number to the desired call tone. Each tone will be

heard through the speaker. Then press

ENTER/

.

To transmit the selected call tone, press

D CALL

.

The selected tone is transmitted for a fixed length of

time. Call Tone is cancelled if you press

PTT

or

Power boost

.

Roger Beep

Roger beep is a beep that is sent to notify the end

of transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission).

You can hear the roger beep can be heard through

the speaker when both roger beep and Beep Tone

are on. When roger beep is on and Beep Tone is

off, you do not hear the roger beep, but it is

transmitted to your party.

To adjusting the roger beep, enter

MENU/

.

Advance through the menu until

RGR

appears, then

press

ENTER/

. The current setting flashes.

USING A HEADSET

You can use a headset (#ZA-133) for more private

communications. To use a headset, lift the rubber

cover from over the headset jack, then plug in the

headset.

Important:

Your radio is not submersible or

waterproof when using a headset jack. When you

remove the headset, be sure to fully press the jack

cover into place to restore its waterproof capability.

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