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  • Audiovox GMR-GPS | Owners Manual - Page 1
    General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Transceiver With Global Positioning System (GPS) Capability Model GMR-GPS Owner's Manual Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 Released 10/19/01
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    24 The Navigation Page ...25 The Mark Waypoint Page ...26 The MAP Page ...27 The POINTER Page ...28 The GPS MENU Page ...30 Taking a Trial Run ...36 Let's Begin ...36 Mark Your Waypoint ...36 Let's Take a Short Trip ...38 Going Home ...38 Locating Another GMR-GPS User ...39 GMR-GPS Radio Operation
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    : • The GMR-GPS should be used as an aid in navigation. The unit is not intended to replace basic navigational procedures and common sense. • Because of errors inherent in the nature of the GPS system, the unit will not guide you to an exact position or the precise indicated coordinates. However
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    Receiver - GPS Partner Locator (GP LOCATOR) - Stores 10 Routes with Up to 20 Waypoints Each - Provides 5 Tracks - Map and Pointer Displays Provide: Latitude and Longitude Current/Average/Maximum Speed Bearing and Heading Date and Time Sunrise and Sunset GMRS FEATURES - 15 GMRS Channels (7 Shared
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    much of the sky as possible. THE GMR-GPS UNIT The Audiovox GMR-GPS provides you with the features of a precise hand-held GPS unit designed for general purpose locating and navigation. Not only can it determine your actual position, it can also guide you to a destination by establishing and storing
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    ) 12 11 1. Push-to-Talk Button (PTT) Button: Used during GMRS radio operation when transmitting voice signals and call tones. 2. Global Positioning System Antenna: Provides reception of GPS satellite signals to determine location. The unit should be held upright to maximize received satellite
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    ; during GPS operation, this button is also used to mark a current position for save purposes, or for sending your location to another unit during tracking/GO TO This icon appears during GMRS/GPS operation when an audio or location radio signal is being transmitted. During GMRS operation, this icon
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    the optional charger. This will ensure optimum performance for the GMR-GPS. Use of the Audiovox charger with other brands of batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for charging other brands of batteries. Installing the Batteries
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    batteries are installed in the GMR-GPS unit, they can be recharged by placing the unit on the optional charging stand, Part Number GMRGPS-SC. CAUTION: The optional charging stand is intended for use only with Audiovox-approved rechargeable (NiMH) batteries (P/N GMRGPS-BT). Avoid overcharging the
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    on will access the Mark function, which is used during GPS operation to keep track of waypoints and route information (discussed later in detail in this manual). LOGO DISPLAY WELCOME TO GP GPS ONLY GPS + RADIO RADIO ONLY LOCATOR DISPLAY STANDBY DISPLAY STANDBY DISPLAY STANDBY DISPLAY Power On
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    STANDBY PAGE PRESS ENTER PRESS/HOLD PAGE NAVIGATION PAGE PRESS ENTER PRESS/HOLD PAGE MAP PAGE POINTER PAGE PRESS ENTER PRESS/HOLD PAGE PRESS ENTER PRESS ENTER GATEWAY DISPLAY; THEN PRESS ENTER TO ACCESS PRIMARY DISPLAY PAGE. PRESS/HOLD PAGE GMR-GPS Gateway Page Access to the Menu Pages 11
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    Scrolling Through the Menu Pages: 1. With the unit in the GPS ONLY or GPS + RADIO standby mode, pressing the PAGE button will permit scrolling through the primary radio/GPS menu pages. a. Navigation Page b. Map Page c. Pointer Page d. GPS Menu Page e. Setup Page f. Standby Page 2. With the unit in
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    GMR-GPS Operational Menu Flow Diagram, Figure 1 13 ENTER ENTER ENTER BASIC SETUP SET DUAL CHANNEL YY/ DD-MM-YY/ YY-MM-DD NAUTICAL/ STATUTE/ METRIC PRESS PAGE PRESS PAGE RADIO ONLY (FIG. 4) GPS ONLY (FIG. 2) GPS + RADIO (FIG. 2) SET BETWEEN 1 AND 10 OFF/15 SEC/30 SEC/1 MIN/STAY ON OFF/SHORT/
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    GMR-GPS Operational Menu Flow Diagram, Figure 2 14 STATUS PAGE GPS ONLY SETUP FROM FIGURE 1 GPS ONLY PRESS PAGE PRESS ENTER PRESS ENTER PRESS PAGE PRESS PAGE PRESS PAGE PRESS ENTER GPS ONLY STANDBY PAGE NAVIGATION PAGE MAP PAGE POINTER PAGE PRESS PAGE PRESS PAGE GPS MENU PAGE
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    PRESS ENTER PRESS ENTER PRESS ENTER PRESS ENTER GMR-GPS Operational Menu Flow Diagram, Figure 3 15
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    ON/OFF SETUP MODE FROM FIGURE 1 RADIO ONLY PRESS PAGE PRESS ENTER TO HOT KEY MENUS, FIGURE 5 PRESS PAGE PRESS PAGE RADIO ONLY STANDBY PAGE GMR-GPS Operational Menu Flow Diagram , Figure 4 16
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    GMR-GPS Operational Menu Flow Diagram, Figure 5 17 ENTER HOT KEY MENU USE UP/DOWN WHEEL KEY TO HIGHLIGHT ITEM; THEN PRESS SELECT VOX MODE SELECT KEY LOCK ON/OFF SELECT PRESS ENTER NOTE: THE HOT KEY MENU IS ACCESSIBLE FROM BOTH THE GPS + RADIO STANDBY PAGE AND THE RDO (RADIO) ONLY STANDBY PAGE
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    SETTING UP THE GMR-GPS UNIT After the GMR-GPS unit is turned on, it should be set up and/or tailored for operation according to user specific needs. To accomplish this, the basic SETUP
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    in the bottom status bar. Press the Enter button to confirm the selection. g. S/W VERSION - This menu line, when highlighted, indicates the current SoftWare version incorporated into the unit. Adjusting the Volume: This adjustment applies to the radio modes only. 1. With the unit in the RDO ONLY or
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    SETTING UP THE GPS FEATURE Now that the basic setup procedures have System 1984). In addition to the WGS-84 standard, a great many other datums are available for entry depending on user location. If you use maps In either case, the time must be entered manually. e. TIME MODE - Selecting the Time Mode
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    POSITIONING SYSTEM MODE Before using the GPS mode of your GMR-GPS unit for the first time, the GPS receiver needs to automatically determine its location. To initialize the GPS receiver, proceed as follows: WATCHING SATELLITE ACQUISITION ON THE GPS STANDBY/STATUS PAGES Your GMR-GPS unit operates
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    GPS antenna as it is carried or transported.) 3. The volume level bar graph relative to radio (GMRS GPS Only Standby Page The GPS ONLY Standby page can be selected from the SETUP page using the MODE function as previously explained. In addition to depicting satellite acquisition (SEARCHING/NAVIGATION
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    ) operation. (See Adjusting the Volume.) 3. The primary GMRS channel number. 4. The GMRS CTCSS sub-code associated with the primary channel number (if one was previously selected). The Gateway Page To simplify the transition between GPS-related page displays, a Gateway page is provided which allows
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    / DOWN WHEEL KEY AND PRESS ENTER TO ACCESS DISPLAY PAGES) Gateway Page Relationships Hot Key Menu Access A HOT KEY menu is accessible from either the GPS + RADIO or RADIO ONLY standby page; this page appears when the Enter switch is pressed, and provides you with quick access to the basic radio
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    The NAVIGATION Page The NAVIGATION page presents a summary of the important parameters entered into, or computed by your GMR-GPS unit. This page can be accessed from the GPS + RADIO or GPS ONLY standby pages, or it can be accessed from the Gateway menu which is available from any of the pages when
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    the options of SAVEing the waypoint, transmitting (SEND) the waypoint or accessing a MAP VIEW (on the map page) of the waypoint in question. If the send option is used, your present location (coordinates) is transmitted to another GMR-GPS unit so it knows where you are. The following display appears
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    user GMR-GPS unit tuned to the same channel (and CTCSS sub-code), simply highlight the SEND field and press the Enter switch. At the receiving unit, a loud special tone will be heard signifying receipt of the coordinate information. This information can also be accessed from the GP LOCATOR field
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    the top of the map display with respect to waypoints or targets ahead of your intended track, or with respect to True North. b. AUTO/MANUAL ZOOM? - When route, and is available during navigation trackback and go to operation in the GPS waypoint, track and GP locator modes. The POINTER Page When
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    2. Whether or not the satellite information is sufficient for the unit to provide accurate positional information (SEARCHING or NAVIGATION). The indication provides the level of accuracy of the position based upon the number of satellite signals being received. 3. An information bar at the bottom
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    of Waypoint Marking, Trackback, GP Locator and Go Along mode functions. The GPS MENU Page The GPS MENU page provides you with the means of navigating to your chosen destination. The GPS menu page includes four selection fields; WAYPOINTS, ROUTES, TRACKS and GP LOCATOR. The desired field is selected
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    display; the waypoint name/number will be shown, together with its symbol, location coordinates (Latitude and Longitude), and the option of GOing TO that waypoint, DELETEing the waypoint or viewing the waypoint of the map display (MAP VIEW). Any of these options can be accessed using the Up/Down
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    least two or more waypoints that define a path to a destination. This feature guides you from the first waypoint in the route to each successive waypoint until you complete your trip. You can store up to 10 routes. a. From the GPS MENU page, highlight the ROUTES field using the Up/Down wheel key;
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    the route. f. Press the PAGE button to return to the ROUTES field of the GPS MENU page or, if you wish to edit a second route, press the Up/ the MAP Page discussion on page 28. 3. TRACKS - As you travel during your trip, using the waypoints as guideposts, you will leave a trail or track. The track
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    TRACKS PAGE Using and Editing the Tracks on Your Trip a. TRACKBACK - With the TRACKS field of the GPS MENU highlighted, press Enter; The TRACKS menu appears with the first track of the track does not contain any data coordinates related to the MAP page. b. TO BEGIN - With the track displayed and
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    Mark (M) button is pressed, your coordinates are transmitted to another GMR-GPS unit to provide a fix on your location. To access received coordinates, press the Up/Down wheel key to highlight the GP LOCATOR field on the GPS MENU page; then press Enter. The GP LOCATOR menu will appear and will list
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    guide you to your starting point on your return trip. LET'S BEGIN To begin with, let's mark your current location as a waypoint. NOTE: The GMR-GPS unit must be in the NAVIGATION GMR-GPS unit has now fixed your location, the display will show a default mark of 001, followed by the coordinates
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    and press Enter; the MARK screen reappears.Your new starting symbol and waypoint name are now stored in GMR-GPS memory. h. Press PAGE to return to the GPS MENU page. 6. To Change the Waypoint Location: a. On the MARK screen, use the Up/Down wheel key switch to highlight the Latitude and Longitude
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    ) and your ID symbol. 5. Adjust the map scale to enlarge the track; then press the PAGE button to access the Pointer page. 6. TRACKING #1, the distance traveled and the destination bearing, appears at the top of the page, while the location (coordinates) appears at the bottom. The compass pointer
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    USER During an excursion with another GMR-GPS user, it is possible to locate this user's position provided he/she transmits the position, thereby giving you the coordinates of the remote GMRS-GPS unit. To transmit and receive the coordinates, both GMR-GPS units must set to same radio channel number
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    Squelch System (CTCSS), Voice-Operated Transmission (VOX), Dual Channel Scan and Key Lock capability. But the most unique feature is its capability, while operating in concert with the GPS function, of transmitting user location (coordinates), with user identification (ID code), to another GMR-GPS
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    the button allows the unit to revert to GMRS standby mode. When receiving an incoming signal, the an optional Audiovox headset/microphone connector (Part No. FRS-BHST) to provide hands-free GMRS operation. ACCESSING THE RADIO SETUP FUNCTIONS Prior to using the radio feature of your GMR-GPS unit,
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    EXPLANATION AND USE OF RADIO SETUP FUNCTIONS The radio setup functions, as noted earlier, provide ancillary features, such as Roger Beep, Call Tone, etc. Dual Channel Selection In the RADIO setup menu, the first item listed is DUAL CH. - Highlight this line using the Up/Down wheel key and press
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    Once the basic radio parameters have be set up, the GMRS functions can be activated as desired during radio operation; these These functions are present on the HOT KEY menu and are accessed as follows: 1. From GPS + RADIO or RADIO ONLY standby mode, press the Enter switch to access the HOT KEY
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    GMR-GPS has 15 channels (frequencies 1-15) as indicated on the HOT Key page to the right of the CH item, and also on the standby page. Channels 1 through 7 are the same frequency as FRS channels 1 through 7. Communication with Audiovox Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) with 38 Sub
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    transmit on the primary channel. To activate the dual channel scan mode: - From GPS + RADIO or RADIO ONLY standby mode, press Enter to access the HOT KEY need to press the PTT button. To set radio for VOX operation: - From GPS + RADIO or RADIO ONLY standby mode, press Enter to access the HOT KEY menu
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    Audiovox charger with other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with differ ent brands of batteries. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for charging other brands of batteries. NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 . The 15 channels of the GMR-GPS
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    Troubleshooting PR O B LEM PR O location with an loss ofsatellites unobstructed view ofsky Reception ofunwanted signals C TC SS privacy code setat00 G o to RAD IO m enu and enter desired C TC SS code between 01 and 38 Interference from othernearby Turn offotherdevices orm ove electronic devices
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    Technical Specifications: General Frequency Range: 15 GMRS Channels (7 Shared FRS) Channel Spacing Privacy Codes Dimensions (W x H x D) (Without Antenna) 462.5500 - 462.7250 MHz 12.5 KHz 38 for each main channel 2.325 in x 5.25
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    . 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: Channel Freq. MHz Channel Freq. MHz 1 462.5625 9 462.6250 2 462.5875 10
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    Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Freq. Hz 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5
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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 original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions,
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    © 2001 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Printed in Korea 52 128-6146
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Owner’s Manual
Customer Service
1-800-290-6650
Released 10/19/01
Model GMR-GPS
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Transceiver
With Global Positioning System (GPS) Capability