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15 Channel GMRS Radio
Model # MK 1995
Before operating your
MK 1995, please read
this instruction manual
completely.
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CAUTIONS GMRS LICENSE USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE. AN INDIVIDUAL 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT, IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A GMRS SYSTEM LICENSE. YOU WILL NEED TWO FORMS FROM THE FCC ; FCC FORM 159 AND FCC FORM 605 MAIN FORM AND SCHEDULE F. YOU CAN FIND THE FORMS ONLINE AT:HTTP://WWW.FCC.GOV/FORMPAGE.HTML, OR CALL 1-800-418-3676. When transmitting with a COMMUNICATOR, hold the COMMUNI- CATOR in a vertical
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Contents CTCSS Sub-Channel Scan 19 FCC NOTICE 1 Key Lock 19 Features 2 Calling Another Party 20 Controls and Indicators 3 Monitor 21 LCD Back-Lighting Lamp 22 LCD Display Indicators 5 TX/RX Indicator LED Lamp 22 Operation Auto Power Saver 22 Installing The Batteries 6 Low Battery Indicator 23 Recharging The Batteries 7 External Microphone Turning On Your Unit 8 / Speaker 24 Adjusting The Volume 8 Talking To Another Party 8 Notes For Better Mode Button 9 Communication 25 Sel
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FCC NOTICE The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment uses and can gener- ate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause h
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Features * 15 Channel and 38 CTCSS * Channel Scan & Dual Watch * VOX * RSSI(Received Signal Strength Indicator) * Call Signal (3 ringer signal) * Key Tone On/Off * Auto Power Save * Monitor * LCD Back Lighting * Low Battery Indicator * Roger Beep Tone * Keypad Lock * TX/RX LED Indicator * Power Hi/Low * Charging by wall charger or Desk-Top(not included) * Must be using rechargeable batteries to recharge, DO NOT TRY TO RECHARGE STANDARD BATTERIES. 2
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Controls and Indicators 1. Power On / Off and Volume Control 2. Up Channel 3. Down Channel 4. SCAN / Lock Button 5. Built-In Speaker 6. External Speaker Jack and Mic Jack (under rubber flap) 7. Antenna 8. Transmit / Receive LED Indicator 9. LCD Screen 10. CALL Button 11. MODE Button 12. Built-In Microphone 3
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Controls and Indicators 13. Charging Terminals 14. Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button 15. MONITOR/Backlighting Button 16. Detachable Belt Clip 17. Battery Door 4
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LCD Display Indicators 1. Monitor Indicator 7. Key Lock Indicator 2. Signal Strength Indicator 8. Battery Level Indicator 3. Main Channel Indicator 9. Beep Tone Indicator 4. Dual Watch Mode Indicator 10. CTCSS Sub-Channel Indicator 5. VOX Indicator 11. Scan Indicator 6. Roger Beep Indicator 12. TX Power Hi/Low Indicator Note : The Battery icon at the top right of the display will indicate the battery power left in the installed batteries, or rechargeable battery pack. Replace the batteries, or
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Operation Installing The Batteries Remove the Battery Clip(if installed). 1. Pull locking tab located at the bottom of the battery compartment down and lift the door up to remove the battery cover. 2. Insert four “AA” size batteries (or Rechargeable Battery Pack) Position batteries according to polarity markings. 6
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Operation Recharging The Batteries You can charge your GMRS radio by using an AC/DC wall adaptor or a desktop adaptor. Both chargers are not included, but can be purchased separately. Plug in the AC/DC Wall Place the radio into the charger as shown cradle as shown Note : Do not charge unit using an AC/DC adapter with regular AA ALKALINE BATTERIES installed. Only use the AC/DC adaptor with AA NI-MH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. (Charger and rechargeable batteries not included.) 7
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Operation Turning On Your Unit Rotate On/Off Volume control knob “clockwise”. An audible tone will indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go to operation mode. Note : Whenever the unit is on, you can receive communications. Adjusting The Volume Rotate the Power On/Off Volume control knob “clockwise” or “counter clockwise” to adjust the volume level. Talking To Another Party To send your outgoing message and to communicate with another party, 1. Press and hold the PTT button to transmi
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Operation Push to talk Note : When you press and hold the PTT button, the signal strength indicator will be displayed to confirm TX signal strength Hi ( ) or Low ( ). Mode Button This button is used to select various feature settings in your MK 1995 GMRS Radio. Mode button 9
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Operation Note : After the MODE button is pressed, the Up( ) or Down( ) button must be pressed within 8 seconds, otherwise, the unit will revert back to Normal mode. Selecting Main Channels (1-15) Your MK1995 GMRS Radio has 15 main channels. To select the channel, Press the Up( ) or Down( ) button to select the desired channel. Push to select channel 10
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Operation Selecting Tone Code (CTCSS Sub-Channel) This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (00~38) within one of the 15 main channels. This enables you to communicate with another party on the same main channel using the same sub- channel and filters out unwanted transmissions without the same coded tone code. To Select the CTCSS Sub-Channels, 1. While in the normal mode (not scan mode), press the MODE button once. 2. A flashing sub-channel number will be displayed on the
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Operation Transmit Power Hi/Low Your MK1995 Radio permits selection of the transmitting power level to High (2W) or Low (0.5W). 1. Press the MODE button twice and the Power ( ) icon and level will appear on the LCD screen. 2. Select Hi or Low by pressing the Up( ) or Down( ) button. 3. To exit from the Transmit power selection mode by pressing the MODE button 6 times, or simply pressing the PTT button. Flashing 12
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Operation Dual Watch Mode This feature allows you to monitor two channels at the same time. While in dual watch mode, the unit will continuously monitor both the primary and dual watch channel. Received signals will be heard for 5 seconds, then the unit will resume scanning the two channels. Pressing the PTT button during a received transmission will set the unit to transmit on the same channel. Pressing the PTT button when no signal is received will set the unit to transmit on the primary chan-
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Operation VOX Mode This feature enables you to have hands-free conversation. Your voice or nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button. To set the radio for VOX operation, 1. Press the MODE button 4 times, and the ( ) icon will appear and flashing on the LCD screen. 2. Press the Up( ) or Down( ) button to select VOX off and from 1 to 3 VOX level sensitivity. The higher the number, the higher the sensitivity. 3. To exit from the VOX selection mode
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Operation Key Tone Setting This feature allows the radio to sound a confirmation beep tone whenever keys are pressed. To turn the key tones on or off, 1. Press the MODE button 5 times until the ( ) icon is flashing on the LCD screen. 2. Press the Up( ) or Down( ) button to enable (“ ” will appear on the LCD) or disable (“ ” will appear on the LCD screen) the key tone feature. 3. To exit from the selecting mode, press MODE button 4 times, or simply press the PTT button once. Flashing Note :
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Operation Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released. To enable or disable the Roger Beep Tone, 1. Press the MODE button 6 times until the ( ) icon is flashing on the LCD screen. 2. Press the Up( ) or Down( ) button to enable (“ ” will appear on the LCD) or disable (“ ” will appear on the LCD) the Roger Beep Tone feature. When enabled, the ( ) icon will appear on the LCD screen. 3. To exit from the Roger Beep Tone fe
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Operation Selecting Call Tones Your MK1995 GMRS radio provides 3 user selectable call tones to alert you of an incoming signal. To select your favorite call tones, 1. Press the MODE button 7 times and “ ” will appear on the LCD screen. 2. Push the Up( ) or Down( ) button to select your favorite call tone. 3. Press the MODE button once to exit from the Call Tone selection mode, or simply press the PTT button once. Flashing 17
