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Model Model:: GMRS-1200 GMRS-1200
Model Model Model ::: GMRS-1200 GMRS-1200 GMRS-1200
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CAUTIONS NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BAT- TERIES, AS BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. IF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE USED, SUCH AS NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (Ni-MH), USE ONLY AUDIOVOX-APPROVED RECHARGE- ABLE BATTERIES. USE OF THE OPTIONAL AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITH OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES IS NOT REC- OMMENDED, AS BATTERY CHARGING TIMES WILL VARY WITH DIFFERENT BRANDS. REFER TO THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGING OTHER BRANDS OF BATTER- IES.
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Model GMRS-1200 (FCC License Required) 5 6 4 16 8 3 3 13 (REF) EMG 12 CTC ID OUT OF 14 RANGE MODE 2 SCAN EMG 15 1 10 (REF) 9 11 1 7 1. Battery Door 10. Up Channel/Volume Button 2. Monitor/Backlight Button 11. Down Channel/Volume Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 12. MODE Button 4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button 13. SCAN/Lock Button 5. Antenna 14. Emergency (EMG) Call 6. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro- Button phone (MIC)/Charge (CHG) Jacks 15. Power On/Off Control 7. Built-in Speaker 16. Combination Transm
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Model GMRS-1200 DISPLAY 8 1 9 2 EMG 10 HI LO 3 11 CTC ID 4 12 13 5 14 OUT OF 6 RANGE 15 7 16 1. Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off. 2. Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor (M) button is pressed and the channel monitor function is activated. 3. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This function disables keys such as channel up/down and MODE. 4. Signal Strength Indicator: Ic
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12.Caller Identification (ID) Indicator: This indication appears when you select a caller identification code (between 1 and 10). ID selection operates in conjunction with the small segment display, and can also be used to identify a calling party in the monitor mode. 13.Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option in the channel from (00-38). 14.Out of Range Indicator: Icon will be on steady when received signal strength is normal; icon flashes when signal strength becomes weak and in
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brands of batteries. Refer to the manufacturers instructions for charging other brands of batteries. Installing the batteries: Battery installation is made more convenient when the carry clip is removed. To do this, release the spring latch securing the clip to radio and slide the clip downward and away from the radio body. Next, press down with the thumb at the embossed arrow, slide the battery cover down and lift off the battery cover. Insert four AAA batteries (alternate positive ends
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The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS-1200: 1. Do not mix old and new batteries. 2. The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time. 3. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries. 4. If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Old or leaking batteries can cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty. GMRS-1200 OPERATIONAL M
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Controls: Power On/Off (15) Button Press and hold the power on/off button ( ) for at least 2 seconds. You will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on. To turn the unit off, press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds. Adjusting the Volume With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/Volume button ( ) to increase volume and the Down Channel/Volume button ( ) to decrease volume. The display will indicate the current volume level between 1 and 7 05 by the small number in
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transmit and receive at the same time. The Transmit/Monitor LED (16) at the upper inside right corner of the LCD Panel (8) will light red while the PTT Button is pressed. Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode. When receiving an incoming signal, the Transmit/Monitor LED indicator will light green and the received signal strength indicator ( ) will display the relative strength of the signal. The PTT Button can also be used as a two-way call ringer. Pressing the button
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Scan/Lock Button (13) Press this Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan mode. Press and hold Button for more than 1 second to lock or unlock the key pad, except Power, PTT and Monitor (M) and Volume Up/Down. When the keypad is locked, the ( ) icon will display in the top left corner. Operating Modes and Features GRMS Operation: - From GMRS standby mode, press and hold the ( ) button for 2 seconds to turn on power. - Press the MODE button so the Channel number flashes. - Select t
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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. Com- munication with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is possible on these seven 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 bu
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The CTCSS mode can be turned off by selecting the oF icon as the setting. NOTE: To communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, they must be switched to the same channel and CTCSS subcode. To commu- nicate with other GMRS/FRS units that do not have subcodes, switch your unit to the same channel with the subcode set to oF. The CTCSS subcodes do not prevent others from hearing your transmission. This will only allow you to ignore all traffic on a given channel not using the same subcode. Transmit Powe
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To set radio for VOX operation: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button 4 times until the VOX icon flashes on the display. - Press the Up or Down button to select VOX On (if oF appears flash- ing) and the 1-5 VOX level sensitivity. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm the VOX selection. - The VOX icon will appear steady on the LCD display. VOX can be turned off by selecting oF as the setting. Dual Watch Mode This feature allows you to monitor two channels at the same time.
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To enable and disable the Roger Beep tone: - From GMRS /FRSstandby mode, press the MODE Button 6 times until rb appears on the display with the flashing Roger Beep icon ( ) and On or oF. - Press the Up or Down Button to select the tone on or off as desired. - When enabled, the tone icon ( ) appears steady on the display. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection. Key Tone This feature allows the transceiver to sound a confirmation tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Mon
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Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides 3 user-selectable call ringer melodies to alert you to an incoming call. To select your favorite call ringer melody: - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE button 9 times; C will appear on the display, together with a flashing number (or oF) between 01 and 03, and an appropriate call ring. - Press the Up or Down Button to preview and hear the 3 available call melodies. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection. Refer to the PTT
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Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settings of the unit. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE and SCAN Buttons. To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu: - From GMRS standby mode, press and hold the Scan Button for over 2 seconds to Lock the Auto Key function; the ( ) icon appears on the display. - The Power, PTT, Up/Down, EMG and Monitor Buttons are not effected. - To unlock the Auto Key function, press and hol
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Out of Range Indication The GMRS-1200 provides an Out-of-Range indication when reception is no longer intelligible or too weak to be discernible. When this condition occurs, the OUT OF RANGE message and icon appears on the display, reminding you that you are outside the 5-mile range of the unit, or that signal reception is being obstructed by native or man-made objects. Battery Alert When the battery icon ( ) blinks on the LCD panel, recharge unit or install fresh batteries. If th
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Warning Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so. Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expected to be used for long periods. This will eliminate the possibility of chemicals leaking from the batteries and corroding the transceiver. Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extremes of temperature. Do not use this device in or near a mining facility, which uses remotely triggered explosives or in areas labeled Blasting Area. Premature or accid
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Correction No transmission Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries while pressing Incorrect battery polarity Install the batteries the PTT Button following the directions in paragraph Installing the Batteries. Weak or no Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries signal received Channel and privacy Adjust the transceivers code not set the same settings to match those as target transceiver settings of the target transceiver Volume level too low Increase
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T T T T Tec ec ec ec echnical Specif hnical Specif hnical Specif hnical Specif hnical Specifica ica ica ica ications: tions: tions: tions: tions: General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS Radios Refer to frequency chart on next page Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel Dimensions (W x H x D) 2.10 in x 3.86 in x 1.10 in (Wit
