Audiovox GMRS6000-2PK owner manual GRMS/FRS Operation, Channel Selection

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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 GMRS6000-2PK 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 chan- nels 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 trans- mitting 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.

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Contents Model GMRS6000-2PK Bonus Pack This page Left Blank Intentionally Performance Safety InformationBattery Disposal Battery CareREF14 Model GMRS6000-2PK FCC License RequiredModel GMRS6000-2PK Display Powering the transceiver Equipment and Accessories SuppliedBatteries Installing the batteries Charging Stand PWR Jack Adapter Input 120VAC On or Power On-Off/SCAN ButtonMonitor/Display Backlight Button Adjusting the Volume 11Push To Talk PTT Button Down Channel/Volume Button Up Channel/Volume ButtonMode Button External Speaker SPK/ Microphone MIC/CHG Jack Scan ButtonChannel Selection GRMS/FRS OperationCtcss Mode Sub-Channel Selection Transmit Power Selection Mode Gmrs Channels Only Roger Beep Tone VOX Selection ModeButton Beep Key Tone Channel Scan Operation Call Ringer Selection ModeBattery Alert 128-7029 Problem Possible cause Correction TroubleshootingTechnical Specifications This page Left Blank Intentionally Main Channel Frequencies CHA Freq. Hz Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies in HzDAY Limited Warranty This page Left Blank Intentionally Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY
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GMRS6000-2PK specifications

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