General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS7001-2 Owner’s Manual Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 128-6730 1 of 24 Released: 3-28-03
CAUTIONS NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BATTERIES, AS BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. IF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE USED, SUCH AS NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (Ni-MH), USE ONLY AUDIOVOX-APPROVED RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. USE OF THE OPTIONAL 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 GMRS7001-2 (FCC License Required) 5 6 8 4 14 3 (REF) 3 11 2 1 10 13 9 1 (REF) 7 12 15 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)/Charge (CHG) Jack 7. Built-in Speaker 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/Volume Button 11. Down Channel/Volume Button 12. MODE/Weather Button 13. Power On/Off Keylock Button 14. SCAN/VOX Button 15.
Model GMRS7001-2 DISPLAY 1 8 2 9 3 10 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 1. Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off. 2. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This function disables keys such as channel up/down, SCAN and MODE. 3. Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor (M) button is pressed and the channel monitor function is activated. 4.
12.Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for each main channel from 01-38. 13.Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Indicator appears when dual watch mode is active. 14.Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands free conversation. The indicator appears when the VOX mode is activated. Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1. Radio (2) 2. Owner’s Manual Optional Equipment and Accessories 1. Desktop Charger 2. AC Wall Adapter 3.
(purchased separately) when charging batteries internal to the unit. NOTE: To extend battery life, avoid overcharging the batteries 3. Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the optional 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.
The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS7001-2: 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.
Controls: Power On/Off/Keylock (13) 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. When the unit is on and the button is pressed for less than 2 seconds, the keylock icon ( ) will appear to disable the MODE, SCAN and channel up/down buttons.
PTT Button to allow reception of incoming signals. It is not possible to transmit and receive at the same time. The Transmit Signal Level indicator ( ) will display the relative strength of the transmitted signal. When receiving an incoming signal, the BUSY icon will appear in the upper right quadrant of the display. The PTT button can also be used as a twoway call ringer. Pressing the button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel.
Operating Modes and Features GMRS Operation: - From GMRS/FRS 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 BUSY icon appears to indicate the incoming signal. - Press and hold the PTT button (4) to transmit, then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly.
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. When operating on FRS only channels (8-15), no power selection is possible or is displayed. Using low power, the unit will have a lower transmit range, but battery life will be increased.
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. To set the Dual Watch Mode: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button 5 times; DW appears flashing on the display. If the dual watch mode is off, the oF icon will also appear flashing.
Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released. This tone alerts the receiving party that the transmission has been terminated intentionally. To enable and disable the Roger Beep tone: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode (shared channels 1-7 or GMRS only channel (15-22) selected), press the MODE Button 7 times until the flashing Roger Beep icon ( ) and on or oF appears on the display.
To enable the channel scan mode: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, momentarily press the SCAN But ton; (SCAN) will appear on the LCD display. - The radio will display each channel (1-22) in ascending order as the scan mode operates to find an active main channel. - If the unit doesn’t find any signals and you want to transmit, press the PTT button to return to home channel operation. The transceiver will automatically resume scanning approximately 5 seconds after the communication is completed.
VOX Enable Operation This option enables you to have hands-free conversation. Your voice or nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button. To enable VOX operation: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the SCAN button for 3 seconds or until the VOX icon appears steady on the display. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm VOX enable mode. - To disable the VOX mode, press the SCAN button for 3 seconds or until the VOX icon disappears from the display.
- Momentarily press the MODE button again to access the weather alert function; the weather icon ( ) and AL on or oF appear flashing on the display. - Use the Up or Down buttons to enable (on)/disable (oF) the alert function. The weather icon will stop blinking on the display in the GMRS mode when the alert is disabled. - Press the PTT Button to confirm your selection. - Press and hold the MODE button for at least 2 seconds to exit the weather function.
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.
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 Weather Band (7 Channels) Canadian Maritime (3 Channels) Dimensions (W x H x D) (Without Antenna) Power Supply Power Source Operating Time: (Transmit: Receive: Standby (5:5:90 Ratio) (Based on alkaline batteries) Refer to frequency chart on next page Refer to frequency chart on next page Refer to frequency
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 Freq. Hz 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.3 * oF = No Tone Weather Channel Frequencies: Channel 1 2 3 4 5 Channel Freq. MHz 162.
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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