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Model ::::: GMRS-1535

EMG

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AUDIO OX

Customer Service

1-800-290-6650

Released 3-11-01.

Revision A: 3-26-01 General update

Revision B: 1-18-02 Incorporated rechargeable battery info.

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CAUTIONS

NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BATTER-

IES, AS BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY

AND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. WHEN RECHARGING NICKEL

METAL HYDRIDE (Ni-MH) BATTERIES WITH THE AUDIOVOX

CHARGER, USE ONLY AUDIOVOX APPROVED RECHARGE-

ABLE BATTERIES. USE OF THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITH

OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES IS NOT RECOMMENDED, AS

BATTERY CHARGING TIMES WILL VARY WITH

DIFFERENT BRANDS. REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER’S

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGING OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES.

AVOID PLACING THE GMRS-1535 RADIO TRANSCEIVER FOR

PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR

TEMPERATURES BELOW -4° F (-20° C) OR ABOVE 140 ° F (60°

C).

KEEP THE ANTENNA AT 1 INCH (2.5 cm) AWAY FROM YOUR

HEAD AND BODY. DO NOT USE YOUR GMRS-1535 RADIO

TRANSCEIVER WITH A DAMAGED ANTENNA.

PLACE THE RUBBER COVERS ON JACKS WHEN NOT IN USE.

GMRS LICENSE:

USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN

FCC GMRS LICENSE. AN INDIVIDUAL18 YEARS OF AGE OR

OLDER, WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATAIVE OF A FOREIGN

GOVERNMENT, IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A GMRS SYSTEM

LICENSE. YOU WILL NEED TWO FORMS FROM THE FCC; FCC

FORM 159 AND FCC FORM 605 MAIN FORM AND SCHEDULE F.

YOU CAN FIND THE FORMS ONLINE AT: HTTP://WWW.FCC.GOV/

FORMPAGE.HTML, OR CALL 1-800-418-3676.

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Model GMRS-1535 (FCC License Required)

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1. Battery Door

2. Monitor/Backlight Button

3. Detachable Belt Clip

4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button

5. Antenna

6. External Speaker(SPK)/Microphone (MIC) Jacks

7. Built-in Speaker

8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

9. Built-in Microphone

10. Up Channel/Volume Button

11. Down Channel/Volume

Button

12. MODE Button

13. SCAN/Lock Button

14. Emergency (EMG) Call

Button

15. Power On/Off and Function

Set Control

16. Combination Transmit Indicator (Red)/Receive and

Monitor Indicator (Green)

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Model GMRS-1535 DISPLAY

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1. Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off.

2. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This function disables keys such as channel up/down and MODE.

3. Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor (M) button is pressed and the channel monitor function is activated.

4 . Signal Strength Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is being received.

The icon consists of five bars to indicate the received signal level. The icon also represents transmit signal power during transmission.

5. Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTC) Indicator: Icon appears when the CTCSS tone function is active.

6. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use.

7. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel and/or a tone code every .5 second to search for a valid signal.

8. Emergency Indicator: EMG Icon appears when the EMG button is pressed.

(The frequency is NOT monitored by authorities).

9. Battery Level Indicator: Icon indicates the battery charge level.

10.Hi/LO Indicators: Appropriate icon appears when the transmit power is set to desired output power.

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11. Weather Mode Indicator: Icon will be on steady when in the weather band mode. The icon will blink when in the GMRS mode with the alert active.

12.RogerBeep Tone On/Off Indicator: This icon appears when the

Roger Beep tone is on, and disappears when tone is not in use.

13.Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option in the channel from (00-38).

14.Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Icon appears when dual watch mode is active.

15.Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands free conversation. The icon appears when the VOX mode is activated.

Powering the transceiver:

Your GMRS-1535 radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries . Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than rechargeable batteries. Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries can be recharged in the radio transceiver using the optional charger. This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS-1535. Use of the Audiovox charger with other brands of batteries is not recommended as battery charging times will vary. Refer to the manufacturerer’s instructions for charging other brands of batteries.

Batteries

There are three methods of powering the GMRS-1535:

1. Alkaline Batteries.

WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.

2. Audiovox Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries - (Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and Charging Stand not included). Use only Audiovox approved rechargable batteries and charger when charging batteries internal to the unit.

NOTE: To extend battery life, avoid overcharging the batteries.

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3. Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the

Audiovox charger with other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with different brands of batteries. Refer to the manufacturerer’s instructions for charging other brands of batteries.

Installing the batteries:

Battery installation is made more convenient when the belt clip is removed.

To do this, release the spring clip securing the belt clip to radio and slide the belt clip downward and away from the radio body. Next, press down with the thumb at the arrow, slide the battery cover down and lift off the battery cover. Insert four AAA batteries (alternate positive ends (+) toward the bottom of the transceiver, (starting left-to-right).

SPRING

CLIP

COVER

ARROW

BELT CLIP

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BATTERY

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POSITIVE

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1. Using thumb, press down on battery cover at arrow and slide cover down to open.

2. Slide the cover down and then lift cover at bottom to o p e n . R e m o v e cover.

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3. Insert four AAA batteries

(positive (+) end toward the bottom begining at left side and alternating positive terminals as shown).

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The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS-1535:

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Do not mix old and new batteries.

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The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time.

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Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries.

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If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Old or leaking batteries can cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty.

GMRS-1535 OPERATIONAL MODES

WEATHER BAND

CHANNEL

SELECT

WEATHER

BAND ALERT

BUTTON

BEEP

GMRS BAND

CHANNEL

SELECT

CTCSS

SELECT

POWER

SELECT

VOX

SELECT

DUAL

WATCH

BUTTON

BEEP

ROGER

BEEP

CALL

SELECT

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NOTE:

To switch between GMRS and Weather Band modes, press and hold the

Mode button for 2 seconds. To differentiate between operating modes, look for HI or LO indication below the battery power level indicator when in

GMRS mode. In Weather Band mode, these indications are not present.

Refer to the appropriate section of this manual for detailed operating instruc tions for each mode. When in GMRS standby mode, the transmit/receive indicator will flash once every 5 seconds as the unit checks for transmissions.

Controls:

Power On/Off (15) Button

Press and hold the power on/off button ( ) for at least 2 seconds. You will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on. To turn the unit off, press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds.

Adjusting the Volume

With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/Volume button ( ) to increase volume and the Down Channel/Volume button ( ) to decrease volume. The display will indicate the current volume level by the small number in the icon ( ).

Monitor/Display Backlight Button (2)

This button is used to to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button longer than 2 seconds; the icon will apppear on the display and you will hear static if frequency is clear. Do not transmit if you hear conversation.

Hold down the Monitor Button again longer than 2 seconds and the icon will disapppear from the display.

The monitor function will temporarily bypass the squelch setting and play all signals on a given channel. This feature is useful when communicating with other parties at extreme range.

By pressing the monitor button momentarily, the LCD backlight is turned on; the LCD backlight will turn off automatically in about 5 seconds, or when the monitor button is pressed momentarily once again.

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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 you have finished speaking, release the

PTT Button to allow reception of incoming signals. It is not possible to transmit and receive at the same time. The Transmit/Monitor LED at the upper right corner of the LCD Panel (8) will light red while the PTT Button is pressed and the signal indicator will display the relative strength of the transmitted signal.

Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode. When receiving an incoming signal, the Transmit/Monitor LED indicator will light

green and the received signal strength indicator ( the relative strenth of the signal.

) will display

The PTT Button can also be used as a two-way call ringer. Pressing the button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel. The Transmit

LED will light red for approximately 3 seconds and then go out.

Up Channel/Volume Button (10)

In the standby mode, pressing this button will increment the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit’s settings.

Down Channel/Volume Button (11)

In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrement the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit’s settings.

Mode Button (12)

This button is used to select various feature settings in the GMRS or weather band mode. Holding the MODE button longer than 2 seconds will toggle between the GMRS and weather band modes.

Emergency (EMG) Call Button Button (14)

This radio has a quick access button (EMG) to the Emergency and

Assistance Channel. This channel is not monitored by local authorities.

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When using this channel, EMG appears on the display. Pressing this button will set the transceiver to the channel 10, 462.6750 MHz).

External Speaker (SPK)/Microphone (MIC) Jacks (6)

This set of jacks accepts an Audiovox headset/microphone connector. For additional optional equipment and accessories for the GMRS1535, visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com.

Scan/Lock Button (13)

Press this Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan mode. Press and hold Button for more than 1 second to lock or unlock the key pad, except PTT and Monitor (M). When the keypad is locked, the ( ) icon will display in the top right corner.

Operating Modes and Features

GRMS Operation:

- From GMRS standby mode, press and hold the ( ) button for 2 seconds to turn on power.

- Press the MODE button so the Channel number flashes.

- Select the desired channel with the Up (10) and Down (11) Buttons.

When receiving a call, the signal strength meter appears to indicate incoming received signal strength and the Monitor section of the

Transmit/Monitor LED (16) lights green.

- Press and hold the PTT button (4) to transmit, then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly. The Transmit section of the Transmit/Monitor LED (16) lights red.

- Release PTT Button (4) to receive.

- Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and

CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same.

- The CTC icon will be displayed on the LCD panel if the CTCSS tone frequency function is enabled.

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Channel Selection

In order to communicate with other GMRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency.

The GMRS-1535 has 15 channels (frequencies) (1-15) indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel. Channels 1 through 7 are the same frequency as FRS channels 1 through 7. Communication with

Audiovox FRS and compatible units is possible on these seven 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, change to another channel that is clear.

To change the channel:

- From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE button (12) until the channel number flashes.

- Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main channel number.

- Press the Down Button (11) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number.

CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection

Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) with 38 Sub-Frequencies.

This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (00–38) within a main channel. This enables you to communicate with another party on the same main channel using the same subcode. (This filters out unwanted transmissions without the same coded squelch tone). There are 38 CTCSS

Sub-channels for each main channel. A different subcode may be selected for each of the 15 channels.

To change the CTCSS Sub-channel:

- From GMRS standby mode, press the Mode Button twice; a flashing

oF or sub-channel number is displayed. If oF is displayed, press the

Up or Down button to enable the CTCSS mode; the CTC icon will appear steady on the display with the flashing sub-channel number.

- Then press the Up or Down button to select the desired sub-channel for use.

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- Press the Power On/Off button momentarily to confirm selection.

The CTCSS mode can be turned off by selecting the oF icon as the setting.

NOTE: To communicate with other GMRS units, they must be switched to the same channel and CTCSS subcode. To communicate with other GMRS units that do not have subcodes, switch your unit to the same channel with the subcode set to oF.

The CTCSS subcodes do not prevent others from hearing your transmission. This will only allow you to ignore all traffic on a given channel not using the same subcode.

VOX Selection Mode

This option enables you to have hands-free conversation. Your voice or nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button.

To set radio for VOX operation:

- From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE button until the VOX icon flashes on the display.

- Press the Up or Down button to select VOX On (if oF appears flashing) and the 1-5 VOX level sensitivity.

- Momentarily press the Power On/Off button to confirm the VOX selection.

- The VOX icon will appear steady on the LCD display.

VOX can be turned off by selecting oF as the setting.

Channel Scan Operation

This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals. While scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a signal is received, the scan is interrupted and will return to scan mode 5 seconds after reception is terminated.

NOTE: While the scan function is active, the MODE button will be inoperative. The scan mode will reduce the overall battery life due to the battery save function is overridden.

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To enable the channel scan mode:

- From GMRS standby mode, momentarily press the SCAN Button;

(SCAN) will appear on the LCD display.

- The radio will display each channel (1-15) in order as the scan mode operates to find an active main channel.

- When unit doesn’t find any signals and you want to transmit, press the

PTT switch to return to home channel operation. The transceiver will automatically resume scanning approximately 5 seconds after the communication is completed.

- If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode, press the

SCAN button momentarily and the unit will return to normal operation;

(SCAN) icon will disappear from the LCD display.

CTCSS Scan Operation

This feature will scan all CTCSS codes for a single channel. It will pause to play any active transmissions then resume scanning 5 seconds after ending transmission. When in CTCSS scan mode the receiver will ignore uncoded transmissions. This feature is useful to establish communications with other users utilizing CTCSS coded transmissions.

To activate the tone code (CTCSS) scan mode:

- From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE button twice to select the CTCSS function.

- Press the SCAN button; the radio will begin scanning for all tone codes (00–38) relative to the current main channel selection.

- To disable the tone code scan, press the SCAN button again, and the radio will return to normal operation.

Dual Watch Mode

This feature allows you to monitor two channels at the same time. While in dual watch mode, the unit will continuously monitor both the primary and dual watch channel. Received signals will be played for 5 seconds, then the unit will resume scanning the two channels. Pressing the PTT button

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during a received transmission will set the unit to transmit on the same channel. Pressing the PTT button when no signal is received will set the unit to transmit on the primary channel.

To set the Dual Watch Mode:

- From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE button 5 times; the DW icon flashes on the display. If the dual watch mode is off, the oF icon will also appear flashing.

- To enable the dual watch mode, press the Up or Down button; the dual watch channel number will flash and start to increment up or down as the Up or Down button is pressed.

- Press the MODE button again to select the CTCSS function and select the CTCSS code if desired for the dual watch channel just selected.

- Press the Power On/Off button to confirm selection of the dual watch channel. The display will now alternate between the primary channel and the dual watch channel just selected.

Momentarily press the SCAN button to exit the dual watch mode.

Key Tone

This feature allows the transceiver to sound a confirmation tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE

Button, SCAN Button, or the EMG Button.

To turn the key tones on or off:

- From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button six times until bp, the Bell ( ) icon, and On or oF flash on the LCD display.

- Press the Up or Down Button to toggle the key tone feature On or Off.

- Press the Power On/Off button momentarily to confirm selection.

When the key tone feature is on, the Bell icon appears steady on the display, and the beep tones sound in response to button activation.

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Transmit Power Selection Mode

This feature permits selection of the transmitting power level to high

(1.8 watts)or low (0.5 watt). Using low power the unit will have a lower transmit range but battery life will be increased.

To access the transmitter power selection function:

- From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button until the Po icon appears with a flashing HI or Lo indication on the display.

- Press the Up or Down button to toggle between the High and Low selections.

- Press the Power On/Off button momentarily to confirm selection.

The display will indicate the current setting in standby mode.

Roger Beep Tone

The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the

PTT button is released. This tone alerts the receiving party that the transmission has been terminated intentionally.

To enable and disable the Roger Beep tone:

- From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 7 times until rb appears on the display with the flashing Roger Beep icon ( ) and On or oF.

- Press the Up or Down Button to select the tone on or off as desired.

- When enabled, the tone icon ( ) appears steady on the display.

- Press the Power On/Off button momentarily to confirm selection.

Call Ringer Selection Mode

The transceiver provides 5 user-selectable call ringer melodies to alert you to an incoming call.

To select your favorite call ringer melody:

- From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE button 8 times;

CA will appear on the display, together with a flashing number between 1 and 5, and an appropriate call ring.

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- Press the Up or Down Button to preview and hear the 5 available call melodies.

- Press the Power On/Off button momentarily to confirm selection.

Refer to the PTT button (4) to transmit ring signal.

Auto Key Lock Selection Mode

This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settings of the unit. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the Up, Down and Mode Buttons.

To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu:

- From GMRS standby mode, press and hold the Scan Button for over 2 seconds to Lock the Auto Key function; the ( ) icon appears on the display.

- The PTT and Monitor Buttons are not effected.

- To unlock the Auto Key function, press and hold the SCAN button for at least 2 seconds; the icon ( ) disappears from the display.

Emergency and Assistance Channel Mode

This radio has a quick access button (EMG) to the Emergency and

Assistance Channel. This channel is not monitored by local authorities.

When using this channel, EMG appears on the display. Pressing this button will set the transceiver to the channel 10, 462.6750 MHz). The

Emergency Channel can be used transmit and receive on a special frequency (CH10: 462.6750 MHz).

The Emergency Channel can be selected quickly from any user mode.

To access the Emergency Channel mode:

- Press Emergency (EMG) Button; EMG and Channel 10 appears on the display.

- To turn off the Emergency Channel feature, press and release the

EMG Button.

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Weather Band Operation

Channel Selection

This feature provides access to 10 channels within the weather band (7

NOAA channels and 3 Canadian marine channels. To select a weather channel, the unit must be in the weather channel mode. Press and hold the MODE button for at least 2 seconds; the weather alert icon ( ) will appear, together with a channel number in the band. Press the MODE button (12) until the channel number flashes.

To change the channel:

- Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main channel number.

- Press the Down Button (11) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number.

Weather Alert Mode

The weather alert mode notifies the user of unusual weather situations.

To access the weather alert function:

- From Weather Band standby mode, press the MODE button once to access the weather channels and use the Up or Down Button to select the desired channel.

- Press the MODE button again to access the weather alert function; weather icon ( ) and AL On or oF appear flashing on the display.

- Use the Up or Down buttons to enable (On)/disable (oF) the alert function. The weather icon will stop blinking on the display when the alert is disabled.

- Press the PTT Button to confirm your selection.

- Press and hold the MODE button for at least 2 seconds to exit the weather function.

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Whether the unit is in GMRS or weather band mode, if a weather alert signal is received, the unit will generate a warning tone. To silence the warning tone, press any key except the PTT button. The unit will then revert to a previously selected weather channel and the weather alert will be heard.

Key Tone

This feature allows the transceiver to sound a tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE Button,

SCAN Button, or the EMG Button.

To turn the key tones on or off:

- From Weather Band standby mode, press the MODE button three times until bp, the Bell ( ) icon, and On or oF flash on the LCD display.

- Press the Up or Down Button to toggle the key tone feature On or Off.

- Press the Power On/Off button momentarily to confirm selection.

When the key tone feature is on, the Bell icon appears steady on the display and the beep tones sound in response to button activation.

Battery Alert

When the battery icon ( ) blinks on the LCD panel, recharge unit or install fresh batteries. If the batteries are not replaced the ( ) icon will appear and an audio tone will sound to warn the user that the batteries must be replaced.

NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION

1 . The GMRS-1535 15 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 channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected.

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2. The GMRS-1535 has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field. To avoid interference, it is recommended that you do not use the units closer than 5 feet apart.

3. For best transmission results, always keep your mouth about 2-3 inches from the microphone (9) and speak slowly in a normal voice.

4. To increase battery life, avoid features such as Scan, Dual Watch and

Weather Alert. These features will reduce operating time considerably.

Warning

Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so.

Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods. This will eliminate the possibility of chemicals leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver.

Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extremes of temperature.

Do not use this device in or near a mining facility, which uses remotely triggered explosives or in areas labeled “Blasting Area”. Premature 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 legal limits set by the FCC.

Do not use this device or change its batteries in potentially explosive atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in an explosion.

Turn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use of radios or cellular telephones. Facilities such as hospitals may use equipment that is sensitive to RF energy.

Turn your 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 could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause

No transmission Weak batteries while pressing Incorrect battery polarity the PTT Button

Correction

Charge or replace batteries

Install the batteries following the directions in paragraph Installing the

Batteries.

Weak or no signal received

Weak batteries

Channel and privacy code not set the same as target transceiver

Charge or replace batteries

Adjust the transceiver’s settings to match those settings of the target transceiver

Increase volume level Volume level too low

PTT Button inadvertently depressed

Release PTT Button

Excessive radio interference Change to a different on a particular channel channel

Obstruction of radio signal Avoid operating in or near large buildings or vehicles

Charge or replace batteries Unit beeps, but Batteries extremely will not function discharged when turned on

Reception of CTCSS privacy mode unwanted signals not on

Interference from electronic devices such as computers or TVs

Turn on the CTCSS privacy mode and set code number to match the setting of the target transceiver.

Turn the devices off or move farther away from them.

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Technical Specifications:

General

Frequency Range

GMRS (15 Channels)

Channel Spacing

462.5500 - 462.7250 MHz

25 kHz

Weather Band (7 Channels) 162.4000 - 162.5500 MHz

Canadian Maritime (3 Channels) 161.6500, 161.7750, 163.2750 MHz

Privacy Codes

Dimensions (W x H x D)

(Without Antenna)

38 for each main channel

2.10 in x 3.86 in x 1.10 in

53.4 mm x 98 mm x 28 mm

Power Supply

Power Source Alkaline Batteries, AAA (4), 6 VDC

Ni-MH rechargeable, AAA (4),

4.8 VDC, 650 mAh

Operating Time

(Transmit: Receive: Standby)

(5: 5: 90 ratio)

(Based on alkaline batteries)

Receiver

Useable Sensitivity

30 hours Low Power

14 hours High Power

>-119 dBm

Maximum Audio Output Power

Modulation Distortion

Transmitter

RF Output Power

> 0.3 Watt maximum (8 Ohm )

< 5% (1 kHz 70%)

Maximum Deviation

Modulation Distortion

1.8 Watt maximum (high power)

0.5 Watt maximum (low power)

+/- 2.5 kHz

< 5% (1 kHz 70%)

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This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United

States of America. 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.

Weather Channel Frequencies:

Channel Freq. MHz Channel Freq. MHz

1

2

3

4

5

162.550

162.400

162.475

162.425

162.450

6

7

8

9

10

162.500

162.525

161.650

161.775

163.275

Main Channel Frequencies:

Channel

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

Freq. MHz

462.5625

462.5875

462.6125

462.6375

462.6625

462.6875

462.7125

462.5750

Channel

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios.

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Freq. MHz

462.6250

462.6750

462.5500

462.6000

462.6500

462.7000

462.7250

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Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone

Frequencies (in Hz)

CTCSS

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14

15

16

9

10

11

12

17

18

19

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

Freq. Hz

91.5

94.8

97.4

100.0

103.5

107.2

110.9

114.8

67.0

71.9

74.4

77.0

79.7

82.5

85.4

88.5

118.8

123.0

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192.8

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225.7

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151.4

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162.2

167.9

233.6

241.8

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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, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.

To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the warranty center at the address shown below.

The Company disclaims liability for communications range of this product.

This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the

Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/ bar code label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY

IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT 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 other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE

LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH

OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER-

CHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF

ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY

CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788

1-800-290-6650

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