Owner's Manual Two-Way Radio GMRS600SLK

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CAUTION: SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the PTT button is pushed (or the VOX mode is enabled) it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices.
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WARNINGS: Battery Care Never attempt to charge other brands of batteries, as batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage to the product. When recharging Lithium-ion(Li-ion) batteries with the AUDIOVOX charger, use only supplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries. Use of the Audiovox charger (also supplied) with other brands of batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with different brands.
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Model GMRS600SLK(FCC License Required) 4 3 10 11 9 12 8 13 9 REF HI LO FM 2 7 14 s 6 LO FM 17 M CK 15 1 5 16 1. Battery (Internally Installed) 2. Flashlight Enable Button 3. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button 4. Antenna 5. VOX/LOCK Button 6. MODE/FM Button 7. Built-in Microphone 8. Power On-Off/SCAN Button 9. Wrist strap ring 10. White Flashlight LED 11. External Speaker/Microphone/Charge Jack 12. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 13. Down Channel/Volume Button 14. Monitor/Backlight Button 15.
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Model GMRS600SLK Display 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 2 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12 HI LO FM 13 14 15 Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for each main channel from 01-38. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use. Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Indicator appears when dual watch mode is active. Signal Receive Indicator: Busy icon appears when a signal is being received. Signal Strength Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is being transmitted.
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11. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel (and tone code, if present) every .5 second to search for a valid signal. 12. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands free conversation. The indicator appears when the VOX mode is activated. 13. FM Mode Indicator: Icon will be on steady when the FM radio feature is active. 14. HI/LO Indicators: Power level indicator appears when the transmit power is set to desired output power on the GMRS channels. 15.
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GMRS600SLK Operational Modes FM BAND FM station searching NOTE: To switch between GMRS/ FRS and FM Band modes, press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds. Refer to the appropriate section of this manual for detailed operating instructions for each mode. To enter the VOX mode, momentarily press the VOX/LOCK button.
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Adjusting the Volume (13, 15) With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/Volume button (F) to increase volume and the Down Channel/Volume button (G) to decrease volume. The display will indicate the current volume level between 0 to 7 bars on the right lower side of the LCD. Monitor/Display Backlight Button (14) This button is used to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting.
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call ringer. Pressing the button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel. Up Channel/Volume Button (15) In the standby mode, pressing this button increases the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button is used to adjust the unit’s settings. Down Channel/Volume Button (13) In the standby mode, pressing this button decreases the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button is used to adjust the unit’s settings.
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Operating Modes and Features GMRS Operation: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the ( s ) button for at least 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) But icon appears to indicate the tons. When receiving a call, the incoming signal. - Press and hold the PTT button (4) to transmit, then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly. The Transmit Signal indicator ) appears on the display.
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the HI or LO indicator will not be displayed on the LCD panel; otherwise, for channels 1-7 (GMRS/FRS) and 15-22 (GMRS only), the HI or LO indicator will be displayed. Communication with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is possible on the shared and FRS only channels. Before transmitting on the selected channel, press the Monitor (M) Button (2) to check the activity on that channel. If there is activity on the selected channel, change to another channel that is clear.
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The CTCSS mode can be turned off by selecting the oF icon as the setting. NOTE: To communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, they must be switched to the same channel and CTCSS subcode. To communicate with other GMRS/FRS units that do not have subcodes, switch your unit to the same channel with the subcode set to oF. The CTCSS subcodes do not prevent others from hearing your transmission. This will only allow you to ignore all traffic on a given channel not using the same subcode.
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- Press the MODE button 4 times (3 times for FRS) until the Vo icon appears on the display accompanied by the flashing numeral 1 or 2. - Press the Up or Down button to select the 1 or 2 VOX level sensitivity. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm the VOX selection. - The icon only appears when the VOX mode is enabled. 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.
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NOTE: Pressing the PTT button during dual watch mode will transmit on the primary channel and suspend dual watch operation for 5 seconds. Dual watch mode will then resume. - Momentarily press the SCAN button to exit the dual watch mode. 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 or SCAN Button.
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Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides 3 user-selectable call ringer melodies to alert you to an incoming call. To select your favorite call ringer melody: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 8 times (7 times for FRS). CA will appear on the display, together with a flashing number between 1 and 3, and an appropriate call ring. - Press the Up or Down Button to preview and hear the 3 available call melodies. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection.
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- If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode, press the power button momentarily and the unit will return to normal opicon will disappear from the LCD display. eration; the Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental changes to the preferred settings of the unit. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE, Up/ Down and SCAN Buttons.
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FM Band Operation FM station Selection This feature provides access to the FM broadcast band frequencies from 87.5MHz to 107.9MHz. To select an FM station, the unit must be on. Press and hold the MODE button for at least 3 seconds; the FM icon will appear together with an FM frequency in the band. Momentarily press the MODE button (6) once; the frequency flashes. To search the FM station : - Press the Up Button (15) briefly to move to the next higher FM station in 200kHz steps.
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NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1. The GMRS600SLK 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 GMRS600SLK has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field.
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• Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so. • 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. 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.
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Technical Specifications: General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS Radios) Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Channel Spacing Privacy Codes FM radio Band Dimensions (W x H x D) (Without Antenna) Refer to frequency chart on next page Refer to frequency chart on next page Refer to frequency chart on next page 12.5 kHz 38 for each main channel 87.5 - 107.9 MHz 2.15 in x 3.5 in x 0.52 in 54.5 mm x 89 mm x 13.1 mm Power Supply Power Source Li-ion, 3.
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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.
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CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 AND 15 CHANNEL GMRS/ FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 15 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO 15 C H A N N E L GMRS CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 CHANNEL FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO 22 C H A N N E L FRS/GMRS 14 C H A N N E L FR S 22 C H A N N E L FRS/GMRS 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 CHANNELS NOT AVAILABLE 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 1
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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 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.
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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.