Gener al Mobile Radio Ser vice (GMRS) General Service Model: GMRS2VMK Owner ’s Owner’s Man ual Manual EMG EMG HI ID LO CTC CTC ID FAST INTELLIGENT CHARGER OUT OF OUT OF RANGE RANGE MODE SCAN EMG Customer Service 1-800-290-6650
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 (NiMH) batteries with the Audiovox charger, use only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries. The Audiovox rechargeable batteries were designed to provide optimum operation for your radio in various environmental conditions.
FEATURES Your GMRS2VMK Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you can carry almost anywhere. The Fast Intelligent Charger can be mounted in a vehicle and is designed for a vehicle environment. The GMRS2VMK is skillfully constructed to give you reliable communications for many different applications. The GMRS2VMK is ideal for use around the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on the ski slopes or at the mall.
GMRS2VMK (FCC License Required) 5 6 4 16 8 3 13 12 EMG EMG CTC HI CTC 14 ID LO ID OUT OF RANGE OUT OF RANGE 2 3 (REF) MODE SCAN EMG 15 1 10 9 7 11 1 (REF) 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 Indicator (Red)/Receive and Monitor Indicator (Green) 1. Battery Door 2. Monitor/Backlight Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip Part Number 2VMKBLT 4.
GMRS2VMK DISPLAY 8 1 2 EMG 3 HI CTC 9 LO ID 4 5 OUT OF RANGE 6 10 11 12 13 14 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.
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 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.
Mounting the Charger The Fast Intelligent Charger can be mounted horizontally or vertically in a vehicle. Mount the Fast Intelligent Charger using the following procedure: 1. Hold the charger up to the surface where is to be mounted. 2. Using a marker, mark the location of where the mounting holes are going to made. WARNING! Never install above your fuel tank as the holes you must drill may pierce the tank or the fuel lines. Also check for other obstructions such as wires, etc. 3. 4.
Where to Install the Charger The Fast Intelligent Charger can be mounted horizontally or vertically in any suitable location within the trunk, passenger compartment or rear cargo area of your vehicle. When mounting the charger in the trunk it maybe necessary route the cigarette lighter adapter wiring from the trunk to your car dashboard if no closer power outlet is available. The cigarette lighter adapter cable is approximately 16 feet long.
Using the Fast Intelligent Charger The Fast Intelligent Charger will typically fully charge the transceivers in two hours. LEDs mounted on the front of the charger provide visual status of the charging process. Charging Indicators Status Steady Yellow: The charging process is not taking place. Charging will not occur at temperatures below 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius) or above 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius). Blinking Red: The charging process is not taking place.
Powering the Charger with the Cigarette Lighter Adapter The GMRS2VMK Fast Intelligent Charger obtains its operating power using the Cigarette Lighter Adapter. Use the following procedure to connect the charger to input power: 1. Insert the GMRS2VMK Cigarette Lighter Adapter connector into the charger base by aligning it with the pins on the connector on the back of the charger base. 2. Press down on the connector locking tab and press the connector into place. The connector will lock in place. 3.
Mounting the Transceiver in the Charger The transceiver is designed to lock into the Fast Intelligent Charger. Use the following procedure: 1. While holding the transceiver in the palm of your hand, reach the carry clip handle and press down to open the carry clip. 2. While the carry clip is in the open position, move the transceiver downward into the charger base. 3. Press the transceiver firmly into the base. 4.
GMRS2VMK OPERATIONAL MODES MODE CHANNEL SELECT CTCSS SELECT POWER SELECT (GMRS Channels Only) VOX SELECT DUAL WATCH ROGER BEEP BUTTON BEEP ID SELECT Controls: CALL SELECT 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 GMRS 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.
To change the channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button (12) once, or until the channel number flashes. - 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. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection. CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) provides 38 Sub-Frequencies.
Transmit Power Selection Mode This feature permits selection of the transmitting power level to high or low. (FRS channels 1-7 operate on low power.) Using low power, the unit will have a lower transmit range, but battery life will be increased. NOTE: You will find that 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.
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/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 7 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. Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals. While scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a signal is received, the scan is interrupted and will return to scan mode 5 seconds after reception is terminated.
- The Power, PTT, Up/Down, EMG and Monitor Buttons are not effected. - To unlock the Auto Key function, press 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.
NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 . The GMRS2VMK 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 GMRS2VMK has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field.
•Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle’s air-bag. If the air-bag deploys, it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury.
Tec hnical Specif ica tions: echnical Specifica ications: General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS radios) Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Channel Spacing Privacy Codes Transceiver Dimensions (W x H x D) (Without Antenna) Charger Base Dimensions (W x H x D) Power Supply Transceiver Power Source Operating Time (Transmit: Receive: Standby (5:5:90 Ratio) (Based on alkaline batteries) Charger Base Receiver Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power Modulation Distortion Tr
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 /TYPE FREQ (MHz ) CHANNEL /TYPE FREQ (MHz ) 1 GMRS/FRS 462.5625 12 FRS 467.6625 2 GMRS/FRS 462.5875 13 FRS 467.6875 3 GMRS/FRS 462.6125 14 FRS 467.7125 4 GMRS/FRS 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 27 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.
