General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS-1200CH Owner ’s Owner’s Man ual Manual EMG CTC ID OUT OF RANGE MODE SCAN EMG Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 Released: 2-1-02.
CAUTIONS NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BATTERIES, AS BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. WHEN RECHARGING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (Ni-MH) BATTERIES WITH THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER, USE ONLY AUDIOVOX APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. USE OF THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITH OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES IS NOT RECOMMENDED, AS BATTERY CHARGING TIMES WILL VARY WITH DIFFERENT BRANDS. REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGING OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES.
Model GMRS-1200CH (FCC License Required) 5 6 4 16 8 3 13 12 EMG CTC ID 14 OUT OF RANGE 2 MODE SCAN EMG 15 1 3 (REF) 10 9 7 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Battery Door Monitor/Backlight Button Detachable Carry Clip Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button Antenna External Speaker(SPK)/Microphone (MIC) Jacks 7. Built-in Speaker 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/Volume Button 3 1 (REF) 11. Down Channel/Volume Button 12. MODE Button 13. SCAN/Lock Button 14.
Model GMRS-1200 DISPLAY 8 1 2 EMG 3 CTC 9 ID 4 10 11 12 5 OUT OF RANGE 6 7 13 14 15 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.
11.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. 12.Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option in the channel from (00-38). 13.Out of Range Indicator: Icon will be on steady when received signal strength is normal; icon flashes when signal strength becomes weak and intermittant.
3. Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the supplied Audiovox charger with other brands of rechargeable batteries is not recommended, as battery charging 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.
The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS-1200CH: 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-1200CH OPERATIONAL MODES MODE CHANNEL SELECT CTCSS SELECT VOX SELECT DUAL WATCH ROGER BEEP BUTTON BEEP ID SELECT CALL SELECT 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.
Monitor/Display Backlight Button (2) This button is used to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button longer than 2 seconds; the icon will apppear on the display and you will hear static if frequency 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.
Up Channel/Volume Button (10) In the standby mode, pressing this button will increment the listening volume. When in function edit mode 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.
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 the desired channel with the Up (10) and Down (11) Buttons. When receiving a call, the signal strength meter appears to indicate incoming received signal strength and the Monitor section of the Transmit/Monitor LED (16) lights green.
- Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main channel number. - Press the Down Button (11) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number. CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) provides 38 Sub-Frequencies. 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.
nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button. To set radio for VOX operation: - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE button three times until the VOX icon flashes on the display. - Press the Up or Down button to select VOX On (if oF appears flashing) and the 1-5 VOX level sensitivity. - Momentarily press the Power On/Off button to confirm the VOX selection. - The VOX icon will appear steady on the LCD display.
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 played 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 channel.
Key Tone This feature allows the transceiver to sound a confirmation tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE Button, SCAN Button, or the EMG Button. To turn the key tones on or off: - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button six times until bP, the Bell ( ) icon, and On or oF flash on the LCD display. - Press the Up or Down Button to toggle the key tone feature On or Off. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection.
- 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 button (4) to transmit ring signal. 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.
Out of Range Indication The GMRS-1200CH 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.
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”.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Correction No transmission while pressing the PTT Button Weak batteries Incorrect battery polarity Charge or replace batteries Install the batteries following the directions in paragraph Installing the Batteries.
Technical Specifications: General Frequency Range GMRS (15 Channels) Channel Spacing Privacy Codes Dimensions (W x H x D) (Without Antenna) 462.5500 - 462.7250 MHz 12.5 kHz 38 for each main channel 2.10 in x 3.86 in x 1.10 in 53.4 mm x 98 mm x 28 mm Power Supply Power Source Operating Time Alkaline Batteries, AAA (4), 6 VDC Ni-MH rechargeable, AAA (4), 4.
This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the United States of America. Use in other countries may be prohibited or restricted by local regulation. Please check with the local regulating agency before using this device outside the United States of America. Main Channel Frequencies: Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Freq. MHz Channel 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 462.5750 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Freq. MHz 462.6250 462.6750 462.5500 462.6000 462.6500 462.7000 462.
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 * oF = No Tone 22 Freq. Hz 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
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