Audiovox GMRS121-2, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...128 7005 1 of 20 General Mobile Radio Service GMRS Model GMRS121 2 Released 1 16 04 Owner s Manual MODE ...

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Page 3: ...only the Audiovox supplied carry clip for this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch 2 5 centimeters from your body when transmitting Use only the supplied antenna Do not use your transceiver with a damaged antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations Performance Your transceiver will only achieve its maxim...

Page 4: ...er possible FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors diodes or other parts of a unique nature with parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer may cause a violation of the technical regulations of Part 15 of FCC Rules GMRSLICENSE USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE AN INDIVIDUAL 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WHO IS NOTA REPRESENTATAIVE OF AFO...

Page 5: ... 3 Detachable Carry Clip 4 Antenna 5 Liquid Crystal Display LCD 6 Up Channel Volume Button Model GMRS121 2 FCC License Required 7 Down Channel Volume Button 8 MODE Button 9 Built in Microphone 10 Power On Off and SCAN Button 11 Built in Speaker 3 5 4 1 2 11 3 REF 7 1 REF 10 6 8 9 MODE PTT ...

Page 6: ...nel every 0 5 second to search for a valid signal 5 Battery Level Indicator Icon indicates the battery charge level 6 Roger Beep Tone Indicator This icon appears when the Roger Beep tone is on and disapppears when the tone is not in use 7 Voice Activated Transmission VOX Indicator This function allows hands free conversation The icon appears when the VOX mode is activated Equipment and Accessories...

Page 7: ...t from the radio body Next press down with the thumb at the embossed arrow slide the battery cover down and lift it away from the compartment Insert three AAA batteries alternate positive ends toward the top of the transceiver starting left to right 2 Then lift cover at bottom to open Remove cover 3 Insert three AAA batteries positive end toward the top begining at left side and alternating positi...

Page 8: ...r 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 GMRS121 2 OPERATIONAL MODES GMRS FRS MODE CHANNEL SELECT ROGER BEEP 1 22 on or oF NOTE Refer to the appropriate section of this manual for detailed op erating instructions for each mode Channels 1 through 7 are...

Page 9: ...n 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 Push To Talk PTT Button 2 Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver that is set to the same channel as yours Hold the transceiver approximately 1 to 2 inches from your face as you s...

Page 10: ...it in standby mode press the Power On Off Button momentarily to enable or disable the scan function SCAN will appear on the display Operating Modes and Features GRMS FRS Operation Press and hold the Power On Off button for 2 seconds to turn on power Press the MODE button so the Channel number flashes Select the desired channel with the Up 6 and Down 7 Buttons When receiving a call the icon appears...

Page 11: ...To change the channel From GMRS FRS standby mode press the MODE button 8 once the channel number flashes Press the Up Button 6 briefly to move to the next higher main chan nel number Press the Down Button 7 briefly to move to the next lower main channel number Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever ...

Page 12: ...are pressed Power On Off SCAN Button Up Down But tons and MODE Button This feature is always on Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides a transmit call ring melody at the receiving unit to alert you to an incoming call To activate the call ringer melody From GMRS FRS standby mode press the PTT button twice in quick succession a call ring melody will sound at the receiving unit to alert...

Page 13: ... display Battery Alert When the battery icon blinks on off at 7 second intervals as shown on the LCD panel install fresh batteries NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 The 22 channels of the GMRS121 2 are shared on a take turns basis This means other groups may be talking on any of the chan nels A common code of ethics courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someo...

Page 14: ...ental 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 tele...

Page 15: ...nt on a particular channel channel Obstruction of radio signal Avoid operating in or near large buildings or vehicles Unit beeps but Batteries extremely Replace batteries will not function discharged when turned on Reception of Interference from Turn the devices off or move unwanted electronic devices such farther away from them signals as computers or TVs Problem Possible cause Correction No tran...

Page 16: ... H x D 1 96 W x 3 31 H x 1 10 D Without Antenna 49 8 mm x 84 0 mm x 28 0 mm Power Supply Power Source Alkaline Batteries AAA 3 4 5 VDC Operating Time 30 hours Transmit Receive Standby 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 Watts maximum high powe...

Page 17: ... 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 R...

Page 18: ... N A H C 4 1 S R F L E N N A H C 2 2 S R M G S R F 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 4 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 0 2 1 2 2 2 CHANNELS NOT AVAILABLE CHANNELS NOT AVAILABLE L E N N A H C 5 1 S R M G L E N N A H C 2 2 S R M G S R F 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 1 1 5 1 8 6 1 2 1 7 1 9 8 1 3 1 9 1 0 1 0 2 4 1 1 2 5 1 2 2 CHANNELS NOT AVAILABLE CH...

Page 19: ...suse 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 W...

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