Uniden GMR2035-2 English Owner Manual - Page 1

F R S 2-way radios GMR2035-2 GMR2050-2C • 22 FRS Channels • Battery Strength Meter • Long Battery Life • Call Button • Up to 20-mile Range* • DC IN 5V • Channel Scan • Channel Monitor * Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions. Note:This product is considered FRS only with 22 FRS channels in the US market. 1 2 3 10 4 9 5 8 6 7 1 Antenna 6 2 USB Charge Jack 7 3 Push to Talk 8 4 Channel/Volume 9 Up 5 Channel/Volume 10 Down Microphone Speaker Channel/Power Call/Monitor Key Display Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden GMR2035-2 or GMR2050-2C (General Mobile Radio) radio. This lightweight, palm-sized radio is a state-ofthe-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. PACKAGE CONTENTS Your package contains the 2 radios, 6 AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries (GMR2050-2C) or 6 AAA alkaline batteries (GMR2035-2), one USB charge cable (GMR2050-2C), this reference guide, and 2 belt clips. To order the following optional accessories, visit our web site at www.uniden.com. Use only Uniden accessories. INSFTCACLLGMTHRES BLAICTETNESREIES Each radio uses 3 AAA batteries for power. GMR2035-2 uses nonrechargeable alkaline batteries and GMR2050-2C uses rechargeable NiMH batteries. These batteries are supplied with your radio. To install the batteries: 1. Make sure your radio is OFF. 2. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing on and sliding the compartment door, and remove the cover. 3. Install the supplied 3 AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Be certain to follow the + and - symbols in the compartment. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating. 4. Replace the battery compartment door by sliding the door into place. 5. Repeat for each radio. Note: Do not mix rechargeable and Alkaline batteries CHARGING THE RADIO GMR2050-2C only 1. Plug one branch of the microSD Y-Cable into each radio's microSD charge port. 2. Insert the other end (USB) into a USB power source (computer, phone charger, etc - not included). Notes: • Install the batteries before charging. Charge time may vary depending on the battery life remaining. For fastest charging, turn off the radio before charging. (GMR2050-2C only). • Do not attempt to recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so can create a safety hazard or damage the radio. • If battery power is low, you cannot operate the radio even using external power. If you try to transmit while power is low, the radio will automatically turn off. Recharge the batteries. USING THE RADIO In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to operate the radio. Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume 1. Press and hold the CH/ key to turn the radio ON. 2. To change the volume level, press the ▲ or ▼ key to increase or decrease the volume level. 3. Press and hold the CH/ key to turn the radio OFF. Choosing a Channel Your radio has 22 channels you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you must be set to the same channel. To choose a channel: Tap the CH/ key to turn the radio on, then use the ▲ or ▼ key to select a channel. Channel Scan Feature Your radio has a channel scan feature that allows you to easily scan all 22 channels. When an active channel is detected, the unit pauses on that channel until the channel is clear. Then, after a 2 second delay, the radio continues scanning. When the unit stops on an active channel, you can press the PTT button on the microphone to transmit on that channel. To turn ON channel scan Tap CH/ then hold ▼ for 3 seconds. The channels will cycle down through all 22 chanels. To reverse scan direction, tap ▲. To stop scanning, press CH/ . Talking on Your Radio To talk to others using the radio: 1. Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from the microphone. (While you are transmitting, the tx icon displays. To avoid cutting off the first part of your transmission, pause slightly after pressing the PTT button before you start talking.) 2. When you are finished speaking, release the PTT button. You can now receive incoming calls. While receiving, the rx icon displays. Transmitting a Call Alert Tone Your radio is equipped with a call tone that will be transmitted when the CALL/MON key is pressed. To transmit the call tone, tap the CALL/ MON key. The tone will be transmitted. Auto Squelch Feature The radio is equipped with an automatic squelch system which shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or range limitations. Monitor Mode Feature Your radio allows you to listen for weak signals on the current channel at the press of a key. To turn ON monitor mode: Press and hold the CALL/MON key for 2 seconds. On a channel that does not activity, you will hear only an open-squelch hissing noise To turn OFF monitor mode: Press the CALL/MON key for 2 seconds again. . SPECIFICATIONS Channels Operating Frequency Power Source 22 FRS UHF 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz 3 AAA NiMH Batteries per radio (GMR2050-2C) Battery Life 3 AAA Alkaline Batteries per radio (GMR2035-2) 8 Hours typical Frequency Chart CH Freq.[MHz] - CH Freq.[MHz] - Cross Ref. Cross Ref. 1 462.5625 - FRS & 12 467.6625 - FRS 12 GMRS 1 2 462.5875 - FRS & 13 467.6875 - FRS 13 GMRS 2 3 462.6125 - FRS & 14 467.7125 - FRS 14 GMRS 3 4 462.6375 - FRS & 15 462.5500 - GMRS GMRS 4 11 5 462.6625 - FRS & 16 462.5750 - GMRS GMRS 5 8 6 462.6875- FRS & GMRS 6 17 462.6000 - GMRS 12 7 462.7125 - FRS & 18 462.6250 - GMRS GMRS 7 9 8 467.5625 - FRS 8 19 462.6500 - GMRS 13 9 467.5875 - FRS 9 20 462.6750 - GMRS 10 10 467.6125 - FRS 10 21 462.7000 - GMRS 14 11 467.6375 - FRS 11 22 462.7250 - GMRS 15 Note:This product is considered FRS only with 22 FRS channels in the US market.It is considered a GMRS prodct in the Canadian market. MAINTENANCE To be safe and sure: • Never open your radio's case. • Never change or replace anything in your radio except the batteries. Care and Safety To clean the radio, use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or solvents