Package Contents, Gmrs License, Alert | Uniden GMR2838-2CK instruction

GMR2838-2CK

• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels	• Roger Beep
• 121 Sub Codes	• Battery Charger
(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code)	• Battery Level Meter
• Up to 28 Mile Range*	• Channel Monitor
• Internal VOX Circuitry	• Channel Scan
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts	• Keypad Lock
• Backlit LCD Display	• DC IN 9V Jack
• Optional Headset Accessories
• Headset Jack

*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.

GMR2838-2CK RADIO

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			CHARGE
1	Antenna	14	Call Indicator
2	PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button	15	Scan Indicator
3	Monitor Button	16	Hi Power Indicator
4	Channel Up/Down key	17	Low Power Indicator
5	Call Key	18	Transmit Indicator
6	Headset Jack	19	Volume Setting Indicator
7	DC IN 9V	20	Keypad Lock Indicator
8	Menu/Power key	21	VOX Indicator
9	Volume Up/Down key	22	Channel Indicator
10	Microphone	23	Sub Code Indicator
11	Speaker	24	Charging Contacts

12Battery Level Meter

13Receive Indicator

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden GMR2838-2CK (General Mobile Radio Service) waterproof radio. This lightweight, palm-sized, radio is a state-of-the-art device, equipped with many valuable features. Use it at sporting events, to stay in contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communication - even outside by the pool!

Your radio complies with JIS4 water-proof standards, which means the radio is resistant to damage from light rain or water spray from all sides.

•The radio will only meet this rating if fully assembled and all rubber seals and the jack cover is well maintained and correctly fitted. This means that the Headset plug is not inserted, and the Headset jack cover and the battery pack are attached and securely fastened.

Note: If your radio is exposed to salt water, clean your radio thoroughly with a small amount of fresh water (do not submerse it) , and dry it before turning it on.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Your package contains two radios, two rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BP40), one AC adapter (#AD- 0001), one charging cradle (#RC1284), two belt clips and this reference guide. A NiMH battery pack powers your unit. To order the following optional accessories, visit our web site at www.uniden.com or call 1-800- 554-3988 during regular business hours.

Use only Uniden accessories.

•NiMH Battery Pack - #BP40

•Charging Cradle - #RC1284

•Headset - #ZA-133

•AC Adapter - #AD-0001

•DC Adapter - #DC-1002

GMRS LICENSE

The radio operates on the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies when using Channels 1-7 and channels 15-22. You must have a GMRS license issued by the Federal Communications Commission to legally use these channels. For licensing information and application forms, visit the FCC online at: www. fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at

1-800-418-3676. If you have any questions, you can contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322. No license is required for operation on channels 8-14 or operation on any channel in Canada.

INSTALL THE BATTERY

Your radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack.

To install the NiMH battery pack:

1)Make sure your radio is OFF.

2)Release the battery latch at the bottom of the radio, and remove the cover.

3)Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery compartment. Be certain to follow the instructions written on the label on the battery pack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating.

4)Before placing the battery cover back on the radio, check the rubber seal around the battery compartment and the ribbon of the battery pack: make sure that the seal is in good condition and that there is no foreign matter under the seal.

5)Replace the battery compartment door.

Note: If the rubber seal appears worn, nicked, or dried out, replacement seals are available from www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988 during business hours.

USING A HEADSET

You can use a headset (#ZA-133) for more private communications. To use a headset, lift the rubber cover from over the headset jack, then plug in the headset.

Important: Your radio is not waterproof when

using a headset jack. When you remove the headset, be sure to fully press the jack cover into place to restore its waterproof capability.

BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW BATTERY

ALERT

This unit has a battery level meter on the display to indicate the status of the batteries. When the battery in the unit is low, the battery level meter

icon flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery

pack immediately.

Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden accessories specifically designated for this product.

CHARGING THE RADIO

Your radio can be charged directly or by using the supplied charging cradle.

Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing the radio in the charging cradle.

Charge by Using the Radio

1)Connect the optional DC adapter (#DC-1002) to DC IN 9V jack of the radio and to a cigarette lighter port.

2)Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the battery indicator stops flashing.

Using the Charging Cradle

1)Connect the AC adapter (#AD-0001) to DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

2)Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop, and place the radio in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward.

3)Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio from the charging cradle after charging.

Note:

•For charging batteries directly without the cradle, use only the #DC-1002 Cigarette Lighter Adapter cord, available from www.Uniden.com.

Other power cords could damage your radio.

•DC IN 9V Jack of the radio is for charge only. Be sure to install the battery before charge.

•Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or approved accessories from Uniden.

•Charge time may vary depending on the battery life remaining.

•For fastest charging, turn off the radio before charging.

•Battery must be installed for operation, even from external power.

•If battery power is low, you cannot operate the radio even using external power. Allow the batteries to charge before using. If you try to transmit while power is low, the radio will automatically turn off.

Warrning!

•The charging cradle is not waterproof. If the charging cradle falls into water, unplug it before attempting to remove it from the water. Allow the cradle to dry completely before reconnecting the power.

•Wipe off dirt or shake water from your radio before placing in the charging cradle if your radio is soiled or wet.

USING THE RADIO

In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to operate the unit.

Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume

1)Press and hold the MENU/ key to turn the radio ON, and increase the speaker volume by pressing the VO key. To decrease the volume, press the VO key.

2)Press and hold the MENU/ key again to turn the radio OFF.

Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)

Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys (except for the PTT button and CALL key) is pressed. To turn this sound OFF, press and hold the CALL key while turning ON the radio. Repeat this step to turn the sound ON.

Choosing a Channel

Your radio has 22 channels and 121 Sub codes you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you must be set to the same channel and Sub code.

To choose a channel:

1)Press CH or key to enter the channel select mode. The channel indicator flashes.

2)Then press CH or key to increase or decrease the channel number displayed.

•To change the channel continuously, press and hold CH or key for more than 1 second in

channel select mode.

3) To set a desired channel, press MENU/ key.

Note: Channels 1-7 have an typical range of up to 28 miles. Channels 8-14 have an typical range of up to 5 miles. Channels 15-22 have an typical range of up to 28 miles. You can know which GMRS or FRS channel is active by the icon. hi icon is displayed while scanning GMRS channels, and the lo icon is displayed while scanning FRS channels.

Choosing a Sub Code

Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of the codes, OFF or 1-121 selected. Code oF (OFF) indicates no Sub code selected and your radio can receive a signal regardless of the code settings of the transmitting radio.

1)Press MENU/ key.

2)Press the CH or key to increase or decrease the code number displayed. You can also select oF (OFF) at this stage.

3)Press MENU/ key.

Channel Scan Feature

Your radio has a channel scan feature that allows you to easily scan all 22 channels. When an active channel is detected, the radio pauses on that channel until the channel is clear. Then, after a 2 second delay, the radio continues scanning. Pressing the PTT button while the scan is paused on a channel allows you to transmit on that channel.

To turn ON channel scan:

Press MENU/ key twice. The scan... icon and

oF(OFF) blink. Press CH key to select on, and then press MENU/ key. The channel number changes as the radio rapidly cycles through the channels.

To turn OFF channel scan:

Press the CALL, PTT, MENU/ key.

Talking on Your Radio

To talk to others using the radio:

1)Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from the microphone. While you are transmitting, the icon appears on the display. To avoid cutting off the first part of your transmission, pause slightly after pressing the PTT button before you start talking.

2)When you have finished speaking, release the PTT button. You can now receive incoming

calls. While receiving, the icon appears on the display.

Note: If PTT or VOX is continuously used, 1 minute after you start using the feature the transmission stops and you hear a timeout error tone.

Monitor Mode Feature

Your radio allows you to listen for weak signals on the current channel at the press of a key.

To turn ON the Monitor Mode:

•For brief listening, press MON button. The icon blinks.

•Press and hold MON button for 2 seconds until two beeps sound for continuous listening. The receiver circuit stays open, letting both the noise and weak signals be heard.

To turn OFF Monitor Mode:

Press MON button to return to "Normal" mode,

and the icon stops blinking and disappears.

Navigating through the Menu

Use the MENU key to access your radio's advanced functions.

Sub Code

SCAN

VOX

Call

Key Lock

Setting

Mode

Level

Tone

Sub Code

Start

OFF, 1-5

1-5

ON-OFF

Change

Scanning

1)To enter the Menu, press the MENU/ key.

2)Additional presses of the MENU/ key advance you through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" operating mode.

3)Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:

a.Press and hold the MENU/ key again.

b.Press the PTT, MON, or CALL key

c.Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically returns to “Normal” mode.

Voice Operated Transmission

Your radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be used for automatic voice transmissions. The VOX feature is designed to be used with a headset with a microphone. Transmission is initiated by speaking into the remote microphone instead of pushing the PTT button.

To select the VOX level:

1)Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until the vox icon appears on the display. The current level (OFF, 1-5) will be indicated. Level oF (OFF) disables VOX, while levels 1-5 set the sensitivity of the VOX circuit.

2)Press either the CH or key to the desired VOX sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased sensitivity to voice in normally quiet environments, and use a higher level to reduce undesired activation in very noisy environments.

Transmitting a Call Tone

Your radio is equipped with 5 selectable call tones that are transmitted when the CALL key is pressed.

To select a call tone:

1)Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until the call icon appears on the display. The current call tone number (1-5) is indicated.

2)Press the CH or key to increase or decrease the number to the desired call tone. Each tone will be heard through the speaker.

To transmit the selected call tone, press the CALL key. The selected tone will automatically be transmitted for a fixed length of time. Call Tone will be cancelled when the PTT button is pressed.

Key Lock

To lock the keypad:

1)Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until the icon appears on the display. The current Key Lock status oF (OFF) blinks on the display.

2)To switch the Key Lock mode from oF (OFF) to on, press the CH key.

3)To confirm the setting, press the MENU/ key. The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.

Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming your selection by pressing the MENU/ key, the Key Lock setting will be set to oF (OFF).

To unlock the keypad:

1)Press and hold the MENU/ key to turn the radio OFF.

2)Press and hold the MENU/ key again to turn the radio ON. The keypad is unlocked.

Note: While in keylock on mode, you can still use the radio to receive, transmissions, use call, VO or , PTT, MON and MENU/ to turn on or off the radio.

Automatic Power Save Feature

Your radio has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is no transmission nor an incoming call within 3 seconds, your radio switches to the Power Save mode. The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode.