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GMRS750
• | Power Boost key for Maximum | • | Transmit Confirmation |
| Range |
| Tone |
• | 38 CTCSS Codes | • | Headset Jack |
• | Up to 7 Mile Range* | • | Battery Level Meter |
• | 7 FRS/GMRS, 7 FRS, 8 GMRS | • | Channel Monitor |
• | Internal VOX Circuitry | • | Channel Scan |
• | 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts | • | Keypad Lock |
• | Backlit LCD Display | • | 7 Emergency / Weather |
• | Headset Accessory |
| Channels |
• | 4 DuraCell Ultra “AA” Alkaline | • | Emergency / Weather |
| Batteries included |
| Alert |
The Uniden GMRS750 Radio meets the stringent JIS4 waterproof specification. You are encouraged to thoroughly read the rest of this Operating Guide to acquaint yourself with the characteristics and operation of your transceiver so that you can contribute to the longevity of your investment.
Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.
Note: GMRS750 meets JIS4 requirements.
* Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
GMRS750 RADIO
1 | Antenna | 15 | Scan Indicator | ||
2 | PTT | 16 | Channel Indicator | ||
3 | Power Boost Key | 17 | VOX Indicator | ||
4 | Select/ |
| (power) Key | 18 | Volume Setting Indicator |
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5 | Vol (volume) Up Key | 19 | Weather Indicator | ||
6 | Vol (volume) Down Key | 20 | Weather Alert Indicator | ||
7 | WX/Alert Key | 21 | GMRS/FRS Indicator | ||
8 | Call Key | 22 | Battery Level Meter | ||
9 | Headset Jack | 23 | Keypad Lock Indicator | ||
10 | Speaker | 24 | rx (receive) Indicator | ||
11 | Chan(Channel)/scan + (up) Key | 25 | tx (transmit) Indicator | ||
12 | Chan(Channel)/scan – (down) Key | 26 | Boost Indicator | ||
13 | Mon (monitor) Key | 27 | Call Indicator | ||
14 | Mic | 28 | CTCSS Indicator | ||
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden GMRS750 (General Mobile Radio Service) radio. This product is a lightweight,
Use it at sporting events to stay in contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communication. This compact,
FCC GMRS LICENSE
The GMRS750 radio operates on the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communication Commission license to operate. For licensing information and application forms, visit the FCC online at: www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at
INSTALL THE BATTERIES
Your GMRS750 radio uses 4 AA alkaline batteries. If alkaline batteries are used, we recommend using high quality alkaline batteries.
To install the 4 AA alkaline batteries:
1)Make sure your radio is OFF.
2)Open the battery compartment door by sliding the catch on the bottom of the radio. Then, remove the battery holder.
3)Pull up the tab on the battery holder to open the battery compartment cover.
Pull up 
4)Install the 4 AA alkaline batteries (included) into the battery compartment. Be certain to follow the + and – symbols in the compartment. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating.
5)Replace the battery compartment cover.
6)Insert the battery holder into the radio until it clicks.
7)To make sure that the battery pack is secure after installation, press up on the catch until it "clicks".
BATTERY LEVEL AND
LOW BATTERY ALERT
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to indicate the status of the batteries. When the batteries in the unit are low, the battery level meter
icon 
will flash. Replace the alkaline batteries immediately.
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)Press and hold the select/ 
key to turn the unit ON, and increase the speaker volume by pressing the vol + key. To decrease the volume, press the vol – key.
2)Press and hold the select/ 
key again to turn the unit OFF.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons or keys (except for the PTT button, Power boost key and call key) are pressed. To turn this sound OFF, press and hold call while turning ON the radio. Repeat this step to turn the sound ON.
Navigating through the Menu
To access the advanced features of the GMRS750, your radio has a Menu function.
Normal 
CTCSS 
VOX Level 
Call Tone 
Key Lock 
Normal
off, | off, |
1)To enter the Menu, press the select/ 
key.
2)Additional presses of the select/ 
key will advance you through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" operating mode.
3)Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
a.Press and hold the select/ 
key again.
b.Press PTT, boost, mon, vol
c.Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically returns to “Normal” mode.
Note: Only the Key Lock menu is available when it is in the Weather Radio Broadcast mode.
Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 22 channels and 38 CTCSS codes you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you must be set to the same channel and CTCSS code.
To choose a channel:
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press the chan/scan + or – key to increase or decrease the channel number displayed.
Note: FRS Channels
Choosing a CTCSS Code
Each of the channels 
indicates no CTCSS code selected and your radio can receive a signal regardless of the code settings of the transmitting radio.
1)Enter the Menu. The CTCSS code on the LCD display will flash.
2)Press the chan/scan + or – key to increase or
decrease the code number displayed. You can
also select 
(off) at this stage.
3)Exit the Menu to return to “Normal” mode.
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 
icon will appear on the display. 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 
icon will appear on the display.
Note: When you press the Power boost key, boost and tx icon appear on the display. The radio will transmit Maximum Power when a GMRS channel is selected. After one minute past when the boost transmission is established, the transmission stops automatically, and you will hear a boost time out error tone.
Voice Operated Transmission/Confirmation Tone
Your GMRS750 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 (included). Transmission is initiated by speaking into the remote microphone
instead of pushing the PTT button. A beep tone will be heard to indicate the transmission has stopped. Note: When the VOX feature is enabled ,the GMRS750 will emit a confirmation tone to indicate the end of transmission. While the Headset jack cover is open, it does not meet JIS4 waterproof.
To select the VOX level:
1)Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the vox icon appears on the display. The current level (off, 
disables VOX, while levels 
- 
set the sensitivity of the VOX circuit.
2)Press either the chan/scan + or – key to the desired VOX sensitivity level. Use level 4 for increased sensitivity to voice in normally quiet environments, and use a lower level to reduce undesired activation in very noisy environments.
3)Exit the Menu.
Transmitting a Call Tone
Your GMRS750 radio is equipped with 5 selectable call tones that will be transmitted when the call key is pressed.
To select a call tone:
1)Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until the call icon is shown on the display. The
current call tone number ( 
- 
) will be indicated.
2)Press the chan/scan + or – key to increase or decrease the number to the desired call tone. Each tone will be heard through the speaker.
3)Exit the Menu.
To transmit the selected call tone, press the call key. The selected tone will automatically be transmitted for a fixed length of time.
Channel Scan Feature
Your GMRS750 radio has a channel Scan feature that allows you to easily Scan all 22 channels. When an active channel is detected, the unit will pause on that channel until the channel is clear. Then after a 2 second delay, the unit will continue scanning. Pressing the PTT button or the Power boost key while the Scan is paused on a channel will allow you to transmit on that channel.
To turn ON channel scanning:
Press and hold either the chan/scan + or – key until the scan icon is displayed. The channel number on the display will change as the radio rapidly cycles through the channels.
To turn OFF channel scanning:
Press the select/ 
, call, the Power boost key, wx/alert key, or the PTT button.
Keypad Lock
To Lock the keypad:
1)Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the Keypad Lock icon the 
icon appears on the display. The current key Lock status (OFF) blinks on the display.
2)To switch the key Lock mode from OFF to ON, press the chan/scan + key.
3)To confirm the setting, press the select/ 
key. The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.
Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming your selection by pressing the select/ 
key, the key Lock setting will be set to OFF.
To Unlock the keypad:
1)Press and hold the select/ 
key to turn the unit OFF.
2)Press and hold the select/ 
key again to turn the unit ON. The keypad is unlocked.
Note: Key Lock is automatically canceled when WX alert is decoded.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your GMRS750 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 will automatically turn ON when any key (except the PTT button or the Power boost key) is pressed. The LCD display will illuminate for 10 seconds before turning OFF.
Monitor Mode Feature
Your GMRS750 radio allows you to listen for weak signals on the current channel at the press of a key.
To turn ON the monitor mode:
•Press the mon key for brief listening, the 
icon will blink.
•Press and hold the mon key for 2 seconds for continuous listening. The receiver circuit will stay open, and letting in both the noise & weak signals.
To turn OFF monitor mode:
•Press the mon key to return to "Normal" mode,
and the 
icon stops blinking.