Audiovox GMRS1262CH owner manual Ctcss Mode Sub-Channel Selection

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-Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same.

-The CTCSS small segment display will appear next to the main frequency channel on the display if the CTCSS tone frequency function is enabled.

Channel Selection

In order to communicate with other GMRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency. The GMRS1202CH 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 as- signed GMRS only channels. If an FRS only channel (8-14) has been selected, the HI or LO indicator will not be displayed on the LCD panel; otherwise, for channels 1-7 (GMRS/FRS) and 15-22 (GMRS only), the HI or LO indicator will be displayed. Communication with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is possible on the shared and FRS only 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/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button (12) once or 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.

-Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection.

CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection

The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) provides 38 Sub-Fre- quencies. This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (01–

38)within a main channel, and enables you to communicate with another party on the same main channel using the same subcode. (This filters out

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Contents Model GMRS1262CH This page Left Blank Intentionally Performance Safety InformationBattery Disposal Battery CareModel GMRS1262CH FCC License Required Model GMRS1262CH Display Powering theTransceiver Equipment and Accessories SuppliedBatteries Installing the batteries Charging Stand PWR Jack Adapter Input 120VAC Adjusting the Volume 10 Power On/Off/Keylock 13 ButtonLED Flashlight Button Monitor/Display Backlight Button Up Channel/Volume ButtonPush To Talk PTT Button Gmrs Operation Down Channel/Volume ButtonMode/WB Button 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 ModeFull Charge Indication Charging Procedure After Radio Usage128-7624 Troubleshooting General Power SupplyReceiver TransmitterMain Channel Frequencies Available Freq. Hz Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies in HzWeather Channel Frequencies Freq. MHz DAY Limited Warranty Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 128-7624