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USING THE EMERGENCY
/WEATHER RADIO
Your GMRS750 radio can receive Emergency/Weather broadcasts from the NOAA National Weather Service. When in the Emergency/Weather Radio Alert mode, the system functions as it does in GMRS/FRS mode but also monitors the selected weather channel for alerts while you are not transmitting.
While using the Emergency/Weather Radio, you are not able to receive GMRS/FRS communications.
1)To turn ON the Emergency/Weather Radio Broadcast mode, press the wx/alert key. The
weather icon 
appears on the display.
2)Press chan/scan + or – key to increase or decrease the number to the desired Emergency/Weather Channel.
3)To exit, press the wx/alert key. The weather
icon 
disappears from the display.
Choosing an Emergency/Weather Channel
There are 7 NOAA channel frequencies available and these frequencies are common between the US and Canada. You will need to know what frequency is being transmitted in your location.
1)Press and hold the wx/alert key, the 
icon appears on the display.
2)When the unit receives a warning signal, it
beeps for 5 seconds. The weather icon 
,
the 
icon and channel indicator blinks.
3)To turn OFF Weather Alert, press and hold the
wx/alert. key.The 
icon disappears from the display.
•When Emergency/Weather Alert is activated, the highest priority is given to this function.
It checks for alert signals every 6 seconds and switches to the warning receive mode automatically.
NOAA Weather Radio Frequency List
Channel 1 162.550 MHz | Channel 5 162.450 MHz |
Channel 2 162.400 MHz | Channel 6 162.500 MHz |
Channel 3 162.475 MHz | Channel 7 162.525 MHz |
Channel 4 162.425 MHz |
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SPECIFICATIONS
Channels |
| 15 GMRS / 7 FRS |
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CTCSS Codes | 38 | |||||
Operating Frequency | FRS/GMRS 462.5500 - | |||||
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| 467.7125 MHz |
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| W/X 162.400 - 162.550 MHz | |||
Power Source | 4 AA Alkaline Batteries | |||||
Range |
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| 5 miles (PTT mode) and | |||
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| 7 miles (at boost mode) | |||
Battery Life |
| 18 Hours typ. - |
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| Alkaline Batteries |
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| (5/5/90 duty cycle) | |||
Frequency Chart |
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Ch. Freq. | Cross Ref. |
| Ch. Freq. | Cross Ref. | ||
1 | 462.5625 | FRS & GMRS 1 | 12 | 467.6625 | FRS 12 | |
2 | 462.5875 | FRS & GMRS 2 | 13 | 467.6875 | FRS 13 | |
3 | 462.6125 | FRS & GMRS 3 | 14 | 467.7125 | FRS 14 | |
4 | 462.6375 | FRS & GMRS 4 | 15 | 462.5500 | GMRS 11 | |
5 | 462.6625 | FRS & GMRS 5 | 16 | 462.5750 | GMRS 8 | |
6 | 462.6875 | FRS & GMRS 6 | 17 | 462.6000 | GMRS 12 | |
7 | 462.7125 | FRS & GMRS 7 | 18 | 462.6250 | GMRS 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 |
CTCSS Chart (Hz) |
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Code | Freq. | Code | Freq. |
oF | OFF | 20 | 131.8 |
1 | 67.0 | 21 | 136.5 |
2 | 71.9 | 22 | 141.3 |
3 | 74.4 | 23 | 146.2 |
4 | 77.0 | 24 | 151.4 |
5 | 79.7 | 25 | 156.7 |
6 | 82.5 | 26 | 162.2 |
7 | 85.4 | 27 | 167.9 |
8 | 88.5 | 28 | 173.8 |
9 | 91.5 | 29 | 179.9 |
10 | 94.8 | 30 | 186.2 |
11 | 97.4 | 31 | 192.8 |
12 | 100.0 | 32 | 203.5 |
13 | 103.5 | 33 | 210.7 |
14 | 107.2 | 34 | 218.1 |
15 | 110.9 | 35 | 225.7 |
16 | 114.8 | 36 | 233.6 |
17 | 118.8 | 37 | 241.8 |
18 | 123.0 | 38 | 250.3 |
19 | 127.3 |
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FCC INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Important: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Uniden could void your authority to operate this unit. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations. Any adjustments to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.
To be safe and sure:
• Never open your radio’s case.
• Never change or replace anything in your radio except the batteries.
Your radio might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your radio is causing the interference, turn it off. If the interference goes away, your radio is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by moving your radio away from the receiver. If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using the radio.
Hazardous Environments: Do not operate the radio in hazardous environments. Explosion or fire may result. Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps.
Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with blasting operations and may cause an explosion. Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission when in a blasting area or in areas posted: "Turn off
Care and Safety: To clean the radio, use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or solvents because they can harm the body of the unit and leak inside, causing permanent damage. Use a dry,
Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth to minimize potential water damage. Leave the battery compartment cover off overnight to ensure complete drying. Do not use the radio until the unit is completely dry.
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION
WARNING! Read this information before using the radio In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC
Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of the radio complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.
Never allow children to operate the radio without adult supervision and the knowledge of the following guidelines.
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate this radio transmitter to insure safe operation. Please adhere to the following:
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the radio, or result in violation of FCC regulations. Do not use the radio with a damaged
antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements,
For hand-held operation, the radio should be held
1 inch from the user's face. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided.
For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC web site at www.fcc.gov.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden")
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is:
(A)damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits,
(E)used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit.
THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OVERPAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty
is void outside the United States of America and Canada.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owner’s manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it.The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor:
Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76155
(800)
www.uniden.com
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