Audiovox GMRS862 owner manual GRMS/FRS Operation, Channel Selection

Operating Modes and Features

GRMS/FRS Operation:

-Press and hold the Power On/Off 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 icon appears to indicate an incoming call.

-Press and hold the PTT button (4) to transmit, then speak into the

microphone clearly and slowly. The Transmit icon ( ) appears on the display while the button is pressed.

-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 CTCSS subcode (01-38) will be displayed on the LCD panel if the CTCSS tone frequency function is enabled (not oF).

Channel Selection

In order to communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, both the transmit- ting and receiving party must be on the same frequency.

The GMRS862 has 22 channels (frequencies) indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel. Channels 1 through 7 are the shared GMRS/ FRS channels. Channels 8-14 are FRS only channels, while channels 15- 22 are assigned GMRS only channels. If an FRS only channel (8-14) has been selected, the HI or LO icon will not be displayed on the LCD panel; otherwise, for channels 1-7 (GMRS/FRS) and 15-22 (GMRS only) the HI or LO icon will be displayed. Communication with Audiovox GMRS/FRS and compatible units is possible on these 22 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

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