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Model GMRS-1200 DISPLAY

EMG

OUT OF

RANGE

HI LO

CTC ID

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 (

) 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:

Icon appears when a signal is being

received. The icon consists of five bars to indicate the received signal
level.

5. Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTC) Indicator:

Indicator

appears when the CTCSS tone function is active.

6. Large Segment Display:

Indicates the channel number in use.

7. Scan Indicator:

This function allows the user to scan a channel and/

or a tone code every .5 second to search for a valid signal.

8. RogerBeep Tone On/Off Indicator:

This icon appears when the

Roger Beep tone is on, and disappears when tone is not in use.

9. Battery Level Indicator:

Icon indicates the battery charge level.

10.Emergency Indicator:

EMG

Icon appears when the EMG button is

pressed. (The frequency is

NOT

monitored by authorities).

11. HI/LO Indicators:

Appropriate indicator appears when the transmit

power is set to desired output power on the GMRS channels.

Summary of Contents for DV1200

Page 1: ...io Service GMRS Model Model Model Model Model GMRS 1200 GMRS 1200 GMRS 1200 GMRS 1200 GMRS 1200 Owner Owner Owner Owner Owner s Man s Man s Man s Man s Manual ual ual ual ual Customer Service 1 800 290 6650 Released 2 1 02 Revision A 9 30 02 Added GMRS channels 15 22 and complied with changes dated 2 4 02 SCAN EMG MODE EMG ID CTC OUT OF RANGE EMG OUT OF RANGE HI LO CTC ID ...

Page 2: ...GMRS 1200 RADIO TRANSCEIVER FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR TEMPERATURES BELOW 4 F 20 C OR ABOVE 140 F 60 C KEEPTHEANTENNA AT 1 INCH 2 5 cm AWAYFROM YOUR HEAD AND BODY DO NOT USE YOUR GMRS 1200 RADIO TRANS CEIVER WITHADAMAGED ANTENNA PLACE THE RUBBER COVER ON JACKS WHEN NOT IN USE GMRS LICENSE USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRESAN FCC GMRS LICENSE AN INDIVIDUAL1...

Page 3: ... 8 Liquid Crystal Display LCD 9 Built in Microphone Model GMRS 1200 FCC License Required 10 Up Channel Volume Button 11 Down Channel Volume Button 12 MODE Button 13 SCAN Lock Button 14 Emergency EMG Call Button 15 Power On Off Control 16 Combination Transmit Indi cator Red Receive and Monitor Indicator Green 3 5 4 1 2 9 13 11 8 10 12 7 3 REF 1 REF 15 14 16 6 SCAN EMG MODE EMG ID CTC OUT OF RANGE ...

Page 4: ...s to indicate the received signal level 5 Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System CTC Indicator Indicator appears when the CTCSS tone function is active 6 Large Segment Display Indicates the channel number in use 7 Scan Indicator This function allows the user to scan a channel and or a tone code every 5 second to search for a valid signal 8 RogerBeep Tone On Off Indicator This icon appears when the R...

Page 5: ...ve Powering the transceiver Your GMRS 1200 radio transceiver operates on four AAA Alkaline batteries Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than rechargeable batteries purchased separately Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries should be recharged in the radio transceiver using an optional charging Adapter also purchased separately Batteries There are three methods of p...

Page 6: ...ructions 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 ba...

Page 7: ... 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 MODES CALL SELECT MODE BUTTON BEEP ROGER BEEP DUAL WATCH VOX SELECT I D SELECT CTCSS SELECT CHANNEL SELECT POWER SEL...

Page 8: ...ncy is clear Do not transmit if you hear conversation Hold down the Monitor Button again longer than 2 seconds and the icon will disapppear from the display The monitor function will temporarily bypass the squelch setting and play all signals on a given channel This feature is useful when communicating with other parties at extreme range By pressing the monitor button momentarily the LCD backlight...

Page 9: ...de this button will be used to adjust the unit s settings Down Channel Volume Button 11 In the standby mode pressing this button will decrement the listening volume When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit s settings Mode Button 12 This button is used to select the various GMRS feature settings such as channel CTCSS code selection VOX mode etc Emergency EMG Call Butto...

Page 10: ...Monitor LED 16 lights green Press and hold the PTT button 4 to transmit then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly The Transmit section of the Trans mit Monitor LED 16 lights red 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 CTC icon will be displayed on the LCD panel if the CTCSS ton...

Page 11: ...ction 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 This enables you to communicate with another party on the same main channel using the same subcode This filters out unwanted transmissions without the same coded squelch tone There are 38 CTCSS Sub ...

Page 12: ...for the majority of your needs the low power setting will provide adequate communications on all channels there should seldom be any need to use high power except in situations where you need absolute maximum range Using low power will greatly extend battery life We suggest you experi ment with switching between low and high power However we do recommend that you not change this setting unless it ...

Page 13: ...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 channel To set the Dual Watch Mode From GMRS FRS standby mode press the MODE button 5 times dc appears on the display with the flashing DW icon If the dual watch mode is off the oF icon will also appear flashing To enable the dual w...

Page 14: ... to toggle the key tone feature On or Off Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection When the key tone feature is on the Bell icon appears steady on the display and the beep tones sound in response to button activation Caller Identification ID Select The caller ID function allows you to assign an ID code between 1 and 10 this code accompanies your transmission whenever you call another ...

Page 15: ...the scan is interrupted and will return to scan mode 5 seconds after reception is terminated NOTE While the scan function is active the MODE button will be inoperative The scan mode will reduce the overall battery life since the battery save function is overridden To enable the channel scan mode From GMRS standby mode momentarily press the SCAN Button SCAN will appear on the LCD display The radio ...

Page 16: ...play NOTE If the unit is turned off while Key Lock is on the Key Lock mode will still be in effect when the unit is turned on again Emergency and Assistance Channel Mode This radio has a quick access button EMG to the Emergency and Assistance Channel This channel is not monitored by local authorities When using this channel EMG appears on the display Pressing this button will set the transceiver t...

Page 17: ...e batteries must be replaced NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 The GMRS 1200 22 channels are shared on a take turns basis This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels A common code of ethics courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected 2 The GMRS 1200 has been designed to maximize performan...

Page 18: ...tal detonation may result Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this transceiver Its output is designed to meet the legal limits set by the FCC Do not use this device or change its batteries in potentially explosive atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in an explosion Turn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use of radios or cellular teleph...

Page 19: ... Avoid operating in or near large buildings or vehicles Unit beeps but Batteries extremely Charge or replace batteries will not function discharged when turned on Reception of CTCSS privacy mode Turn on the CTCSS privacy unwanted signals not on mode and set code number to match the setting of the target transceiver Interference from Turn the devices off or move electronic devices such farther away...

Page 20: ...y Power Source Alkaline Batteries AAA 4 6 VDC Ni MH rechargeable AAA 4 4 8 VDC 650 mAh Operating Time 30 Hours Low Power Transmit Receive Standby 14 Hours High Power 5 5 90 Ratio Based on alkaline batteries Receiver Useable Sensitivity 119 dBm Maximum Audio Output Power 0 3 Watt maximum 8 Ohm Modulation Distortion 5 1 kHz 70 Transmitter RF Output Power 1 8 Watt maximum High Power 0 5 Watt maximum ...

Page 21: ...Y T L E N N A H C z H M Q E R F E P Y T L E N N A H C z H M Q E R F S R F S R M G 1 5 2 6 5 2 6 4 S R F 2 1 5 2 6 6 7 6 4 S R F S R M G 2 5 7 8 5 2 6 4 S R F 3 1 5 7 8 6 7 6 4 S R F S R M G 3 5 2 1 6 2 6 4 S R F 4 1 5 2 1 7 7 6 4 S R F S R M G 4 5 7 3 6 2 6 4 S R M G 5 1 0 0 5 5 2 6 4 S R F S R M G 5 5 2 6 6 2 6 4 S R M G 6 1 0 5 7 5 2 6 4 S R F S R M G 6 5 7 8 6 2 6 4 S R M G 7 1 0 0 0 6 2 6 4 S ...

Page 22: ... 8 2 71 9 21 136 5 3 74 4 22 141 3 4 77 0 23 146 2 5 79 7 24 151 4 6 82 5 25 156 7 7 85 4 26 162 2 8 88 5 27 167 9 9 91 5 28 173 8 10 94 8 29 179 9 11 97 4 30 186 2 12 100 0 31 192 8 13 103 5 32 203 5 14 107 2 33 210 7 15 110 9 34 218 1 16 114 8 35 225 7 17 118 8 36 233 6 18 123 0 37 241 8 19 127 3 38 250 3 oF No Tone 22 ...

Page 23: ...e neglect accident or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number bar code label s THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARR...

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