Audiovox GMRS8000-2CH owner manual Weather Alert Mode, Battery Alert

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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.

NOTE: When the weather band operation mode is entered the transceiver will bypass the squelch setting and open the channel.

Weather Alert Mode

The weather alert mode notifies the user of unusual weather situations when the radio is operating in the GMRS/FRS mode.

To access the weather alert function:

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

-Momentarily press the MODE button again to access the weather alert

function; the 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 in the GMRS mode 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.

NOTE: When the unit is the GMRS/FRS or Weather Band mode, if a weather alert signal is received, the unit will generate a warn- ing tone.

Battery Alert

When the battery icon is empty ( ) and flashing on the display, re- charge unit or install fresh batteries.

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Contents Model GMRS8000-2CH This page Left Blank Intentionally Performance Safety InformationBattery Disposal Battery CareModel GMRS8000-2CH FCC License Required Model GMRS8000-2CH Display Batteries Powering the transceiverInstalling the batteries Charging Stand PWR Jack Adapter Input 120VAC LED Flashlight Button Power On/Off/Keylock 13 ButtonMonitor/Display Backlight Button Up Channel/Volume ButtonPush To Talk PTT Button Mode Button Down Channel/Volume ButtonGmrs Operation Channel Selection Ctcss Mode Sub-Channel SelectionTransmit Power Selection Mode VOX Sensitivity Level Selection Dual Watch ModeRoger Beep Tone Key ToneChannel Scan Operation Call Ringer Selection ModeVOX Enable Operation Auto Key Lock Selection ModeWeather Band Operation Channel Selection Battery Alert Weather Alert ModeThat is sensitive to RF energy Troubleshooting Transmitter Power SupplyGeneral ReceiverMain Channel Frequencies Channels Not Freq. Hz Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies in HzWeather Channel Frequencies Freq. MHz DAY Limited Warranty This page Left Blank Intentionally Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 128-7031