Audiovox GMRS-3000PK manual Ctcss Mode Sub-Channel Selection

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-Press and hold the PTT button to transmit, then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly. The Transmit LED lights red.

-Release the PTT Button to receive.

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

-The CTC icon will be displayed on the LCD panel if the CTCSS tone frequency function is enabled.

Channel Selection

In order to communicate with other FRS units, both transmitting and re- ceiving party must be on the same frequency.

The GMRS-3000PK has 22 channels (frequencies) indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel. Channels 1-7 are 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 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 once, or until the channel number flashes.

-Press the Up Button briefly to move to the next higher main channel number.

-Press the Down Button briefly to move to the next lower main channel number.

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

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Contents Model GMRS-3000PK Gmrs License Compliance GMRS-3000PK Handset and Base Station Transceivers GMRS-3000PK Handset Controls and Indicators GMRS-3000PK Base Unit Controls and Indicators GMRS-3000PK Handset and Base Station Displays 128-6476 Powering the Transceivers Equipment and Accessories SuppliedBatteries Installing the Batteries in the Mobile Transceiver Will void the warranty 128-6476 Adjusting the Volume Controls Power On/Off ButtonPush To Talk PTT Button Monitor/Display Backlight ButtonGMRS/FRS Operation Operating Modes and FeaturesChannel Selection Ctcss Mode Sub-Channel SelectionTransmit Power Selection Mode Dual Watch Mode VOX Selection ModeKey Tone Roger Beep ToneCall Ringer Selection Mode Caller Identification ID SelectChannel Scan Operation Auto Key Lock Selection Mode Emergency and Assistance Channel ModeWeather Channel Selection Out of Range IndicationWeather Alert Mode Handset Transceiver Battery AlertFRS-3000PK has been designed to maximize performance Troubleshooting General Technical SpecificationsMain Channel Frequencies Weather Channel Frequencies Freq. MHz Freq. HzCtcss Tone Frequencies in Hz DAY Limited Warranty