Uniden GMR2889-2CK English Owners Manual - Page 1

GMR2889-2CK • 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels • 142 Privacy Codes (CTCSS Tone and DCS Code) • Up to 28 Mile Range* • Direct Call • 143 Group Codes • Silent Mode • Internal VOX Circuitry • 10 Selectable Call/Ring Tone Alerts • Backlit LCD Display • Optional Headset Accessories • Headset Jack • Roger Beep • 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 • DC IN 9V Jack *Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions. GMR2889-2CK RADIO 1 Antenna 2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 3 Power Boost Button 4 Weather/Alert Key 5 D-call Key 6 Menu/Group Key 7 Speaker 8 Volume Setting Nob 9 Up/Down Button 10 Headset Jack 11 Channel Tone/Scan Key 12 Monitor Key 13 Microphone 14 DC IN 9V 15 Channel Indicator 16 Sub Code Indicator 17 Alert Indicator 18 Receive Indicator 19 Miss Indicator 20 Battery Level Indicator 21 VOX Indicator 22 Call Indicator 23 Charging Contacts Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden GMR2889-2CK (General Mobile Radio Service) radio. This lightweight, palm-sized, radio is a stateof-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. 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) Replace the battery compartment door. PACKAGE CONTENTS Your package contains two radios, two rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BT-1013), one AC adapter (#AD-314), one charging cradle (#RC1281), two belt clips and this reference guide. You can operate the unit using the rechargeable NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included). 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 - #BT-1013 • Charging Cradle - #RC1281 • VOX Headset - #HS910/HS915/ZA-133 • AC Adapter - #AD-314 • DC Adapter - #DC-1002 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, BATT appears and the battery level meter icon flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery pack immediately or, if you are using the alkaline batteries, replace the alkaline batteries in order to continue using the radio. 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. CHARGING THE RADIO 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 1800-418-3676. If you have any questions, you can contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322. No license is required for operation on channels 814 or operation on any channel in Canada. INSTALL THE BATTERY Your radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included). To install the NiMH battery pack: 1) Make sure the radio is off. 2) Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab at the bottom of the compartment door, and remove the cover. If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two radios can be charged directly or by using the supplied charging cradle. Charge by Using the Radio 1) Connect the DC adapter's plug to the radios DC IN 9V jack and plug other end into your vehicle's accessory power outlet. 2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the battery indicator stops flashing. 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: • For charging batteries directly without the cradle, use only the #DC-1002 Cigarette Lighter Adapter code, available from WWW.Uniden.com. Other power cords could damage your radio. • Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or approved DC adapter from Uniden. • Charge time may vary depending on the battery life remaining. • Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so can create a safety hazard or damage the radio. • For fastest charging, turn off the radio before charging. • Batteries must be installed for operation, even from external power. • If battery power is low, you cannot operate the radio even using external power. Let the batteries charge before using. If you try to transmit while power is low, the radio automatically turns off. USING THE RADIO 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) Rotate vol/off clockwise until it clicks, and set volume to a comfortable listening level. 2) To turn off the radio, rotate vol/off counterclockwise until it clicks. Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps) Your radio sounds a beep each time you press a key (except for PTT and Power boost). To turn this sound off, press and hold d-call while turning on the radio. Repeat this step to turn the sound on. 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 tone/scn, then press L or M to increase or decrease the channel number displayed. Note: Channels 1-7 and 15-22 have a typical range of up to 28 miles by pressing the Power Boost button. HI is displayed when you select a GMRS channel, and LO is displayed when you select a FRS channels. Warning! The range of channels 1-7 and 15-22 can be boosted only when you use NiMH batteries. When you press Power boost while using alkaline batteries, the range is not boosted. SETTING UP GROUP MODE In order to use Group Mode you need to initialize a couple of settings in your radio: • Set the radio to Group Mode • Set a Group Code • Set a Ring Tone • 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 menu/grp for 2 seconds. The radio displays oF GRUP. Press L to display on GRUP, then press menu/grp to advance to setting the 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) Press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds. The radio displays on GRUP. 2) Tap menu/grp. The radio displays Gnnn (n is a number). Press L or M to select the group number. 3) Press PTT or Power boost to return to normal operation, or press menu/grp to continue to the next section. Setting the Ring Tone This setting selects the tone you hear when someone places a direct call to you. 1) Press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds, then tap menu/grp two times until the radio displays n RING. 2) Press L or M to select the desired ring sound. With each press, you hear a sample of the selected tone. 3) Press PTT or Power boost to return to normal operation, or press menu/grp to continue to the next section. Setting the Unit Number Each radio in your group needs to be set to a unique unit number, from 1-16. 1) Press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds, then tap menu/grp three times until the radio displays n - - - - (or your current nickname). 2) Press L or M to select the desired unit number. 3) Press menu/grp 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 and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds, then tap menu/grp four times until the radio displays n - - - - (or your current nickname) with the first place in the nickname flashing. 2) Press L or M to select the letter, then ch tone/scn to advance to the next letter until you have entered your nickname. 3) Press menu/grp to confirm the setting and exit the group settings 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 again. 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 L or M to select the person you want to call and press d-call again. 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 lowpower 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). To start an auto channel change, on any radio in the group tap ch tone/scn twice. The current channel and CHCX appears. Use L or M to select the target channel. You can check whether the selected channel is clear. Then press d-call. 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: • Make sure you are in an open environment, where the radio will get the best range. • Optimize range during the channel change signal by raising the radio over your head to give the best possible height. • 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. 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 ch tone/scn twice. The Privacy code indicator flashes. 2) Press L or M to increase or decrease the code. You can also select oFF. 3) Press ch tone/scn again. 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 2second 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 and hold ch tone/scn until SCAN appears. The channel number changes as the radio rapidly cycles through the channels. To turn off channel scan: Press d-call, PTT, Power boost, wx/alert or menu/grp, or press and hold ch tone/scn for 2 seconds. 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: 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 is continuously pressed, 1 minute after you start pressing Power boost the transmission stops and you hear a boost 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: • 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. VOX Level Call Tone Silent Mode Key Lock OFF, 1-5 1-10 ON-OFF ON-OFF 1) To enter the menu, press menu/grp. 2) Additional presses of menu/grp 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 ch tone/scn. b. Wait 10 seconds until the radio automatically returns to the previous mode. Voice Operated Transmission Your radio has 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 starts when you speak into the microphone instead of pushing the PTT and Power boost button. To select the VOX level: 1) Enter the menu. VOX appears and the current setting flashes. 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 L or M to set the desired VOX sensitivity level. 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. To select a call tone: 1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until CALL appears. The current call tone number (1-10) flashes. 2) Press L or M to increase or decrease the number to the desired call tone. Each tone will be heard through the speaker. 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. Setting Silent Mode When you turn on the silent mode, all incoming calls are muted: the radio blinks 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, and the call will blink until there is no signal. 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. The current setting flashes. 2) Press L to display on SLNT. 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, the radio will also indicate the person who made the call. Key Lock To lock the keypad: 1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until LOCK appears. The radio displays oF LOCK. 2) To switch Key Lock from oF (OFF) to on (ON), press L. 3) To confirm the setting, press menu/grp. The radio returns to the current mode. Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming your selection by pressing menu/grp, Key Lock is set to oF (OFF). To unlock the keypad: 1) Turn off the radio by rotating vol/off counterclockwise until it clicks. 2) Turn on the radio again by rotating vol/off clockwise until it clicks. The keypad is unlocked. Automatic Power Save Feature Your radio has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is no transmission nor an incoming call within 3 seconds, your radio switches to the Power Save mode. The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode. LCD Backlight The LCD Backlight automatically turns on when any key (except the PTT and Power boost button) is pressed. The LCD remains lit for 10 seconds before turning off.