Audiovox GMRS-1200, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...obile Radio Service GMRS General Mobile Radio Service GMRS Model Model Model Model Model GMRS 1200CH GMRS 1200CH GMRS 1200CH GMRS 1200CH GMRS 1200CH Released 2 1 02 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 SCAN EMG MODE EMG ID CTC OUT OF RANGE ...

Page 2: ...DIO TRANSCEIVER FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR TEMPERATURES BELOW 4 F 20 C OR ABOVE 140 F 60 C KEEP THE ANTENNA AT 1 INCH 2 5 cm AWAY FROM YOUR HEAD AND BODY DO NOT USE YOUR GMRS 1200CH RADIO TRANSCEIVER WITH A DAMAGED ANTENNA PLACE THE RUBBER COVER ON JACKS WHEN NOT IN USE GMRS LICENSE USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE AN INDIVIDUAL18 YEA...

Page 3: ...l Display LCD 9 Built in Microphone 10 Up Channel Volume Button Model GMRS 1200CH FCC License Required 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: ...ate 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 ...

Page 5: ...MRS 1200CH radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better performance than the supplied rechargeable batteries Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries can be recharged in the radio transceiver using the charging Adapter supplied with the unit This will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS 1200CH Use of the Audiovox Adapter with other brand...

Page 6: ...ging times will vary with different brands of batteries Refer to the manufacturer s 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 embos...

Page 7: ... 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 SCAN EMG MODE EMG ID CTC OUT OF RANGE AUDIO OX L U E203081 65NM LISTED L U C Direct Plug In Transformer Unit MIC CHG SPK JACK AC WALL CHARGING ADAPTER MODEL YKA3515 ...

Page 8: ...t 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 by the small number in the ico...

Page 9: ...nce again Push To Talk PTT Button 4 Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver that is set to the same channel and privacy code setting as yours Hold the transceiver approximately 1 to 2 inches from your face as you speak into the built in microphone 9 After you have finished speaking release the PTT Button to allow reception of incoming signals It is not possible ...

Page 10: ... 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 to channel 10 operating on 462 6750 MHz External Speaker SPK Microphone MIC CHG Jack 6 This jack accepts an Audiovox headset microphone connector or the Charging Adapter connector which is supplied with the unit For ad...

Page 11: ...el 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 GMRS units both transmitting and receiving party must be on the same frequency The GMRS 1200CH has 15 channels frequencies 1 15 indicated by the large digits on the LCD display panel Cha...

Page 12: ...twice a flashing oF or sub channel number is displayed together with the flashing CTC icon If oF is displayed press the Up or Down button to enable the CTCSS mode the CTC icon will also flash on the display with the flashing sub channel number Then press the Up or Down button to select the desired sub channel for use Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection The CTCSS mode can be turne...

Page 13: ...upted 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 will display each ...

Page 14: ...To enable the dual watch mode press the Up or Down button the dual watch channel number will flash and start to increment up or down as the Up or Down button is pressed Press the PTT button to confirm selection of the dual watch channel The display will now alternate between the primary channel and the dual watch channel just selected Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically...

Page 15: ... your transmission whenever you call another party and will appear at the receiving unit provided it has caller ID capability To select a caller ID code for your unit From GMRS standby mode press the MODE button 7 times Id ap pears together with a flashing ID and number or oF indication If oF appears press the Up or Down Button to select the desired caller identification code for your unit between...

Page 16: ...s and hold the SCAN button for at least 2 seconds the icon disappears from the display 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 ...

Page 17: ... must be replaced NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 The GMRS 1200CH 15 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 1200CH has been designed to maximize performance and ...

Page 18: ...ation 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 telephones Faci...

Page 19: ...rating 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 from them...

Page 20: ...Source Alkaline Batteries AAA 4 6 VDC Ni MH rechargeable AAA 4 4 8 VDC 650 mAh Operating Time 16 18 hours Alkaline Batteries 5 5 90 ratio based on alkaline batteries Receiver Useable Sensitivity 120 dBm Maximum Audio Output Power 200 mW maximum 8 Ohm Modulation Distortion 5 1 kHz 60 modulation Transmitter RF Output Power 1 8 Watt maximum Maximum Deviation 2 5 kHz Modulation Distortion 5 1 kHz 60 m...

Page 21: ...th the local regulating agency be fore using this device outside the United States of America NOTE Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios Main Channel Frequencies 1 462 5625 2 462 5875 3 462 6125 4 462 6375 5 462 6625 6 462 6875 7 462 7125 8 462 5750 Channel Freq MHz Channel Freq MHz 9 462 6250 10 462 6750 11 462 5500 12 462 6000 13 462 6500 14 462 7000 15 462 7250 21 ...

Page 22: ...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: ... 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 WARRANTIES IN...

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