5 Channel GMRS Radio Model # MK 1995 Before operating your MK 1995, please read this instruction manual completely.
CAUTIONS GMRS LICENSE USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE. AN INDIVIDUAL 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT, IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A GMRS SYSTEM LICENSE. YOU WILL NEED TWO FORMS FROM THE FCC ; FCC FORM 159 AND FCC FORM 605 MAIN FORM AND SCHEDULE F. YOU CAN FIND THE FORMS ONLINE AT:HTTP://WWW.FCC.GOV/FORMPAGE.HTML, OR CALL 1-800-418-3676.
Contents FCC NOTICE ········· 1 Features ············ Controls and Indicators · 2 3 LCD Display Indicators ·· 5 Operation Installing The Batteries ··· 6 Recharging The Batteries ·· 7 Turning On Your Unit ···· 8 Adjusting The Volume ···· 8 Talking To Another Party ·· 8 Mode Button··········· 9 Selecting Main Channels ·· 10 Selecting Tone Code ···· 11 Transmitting Power Hi/Low ·· 12 Dual Watch Mode ····· 13 VOX Mode ··········· 14 Key Tone Setting ······ 15 Roger Beep Tone ······ 16 Selecting Call Tones
FCC NOTICE The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment uses and can generate radio frequency energy.
Features * 15 Channel and 38 CTCSS * Channel Scan & Dual Watch * VOX * RSSI(Received Signal Strength Indicator) * Call Signal (3 ringer signal) * Key Tone On/Off * Auto Power Save * Monitor * LCD Back Lighting * Low Battery Indicator * Roger Beep Tone * Keypad Lock * TX/RX LED Indicator * Power Hi/Low * Charging by wall charger or Desk-Top(not included) * Must be using rechargeable batteries to recharge, DO NOT TRY TO RECHARGE STANDARD BATTERIES.
Controls and Indicators 1. Power On / Off and Volume Control 2. Up Channel 3. Down Channel 4. SCAN / Lock Button 5. Built-In Speaker 6. External Speaker Jack and Mic Jack (under rubber flap) 7. Antenna 8. Transmit / Receive LED Indicator 9. LCD Screen 10. CALL Button 11. MODE Button 12.
Controls and Indicators 13. Charging Terminals 14. Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button 15. MONITOR/Backlighting Button 16. Detachable Belt Clip 17.
LCD Display Indicators 1. Monitor Indicator 2. Signal Strength Indicator 3. Main Channel Indicator 4. Dual Watch Mode Indicator 5. VOX Indicator 6. Roger Beep Indicator 7. Key Lock Indicator 8. Battery Level Indicator 9. Beep Tone Indicator 10. CTCSS Sub-Channel Indicator 11. Scan Indicator 12. TX Power Hi/Low Indicator Note : The Battery icon at the top right of the display will indicate the battery power left in the installed batteries, or rechargeable battery pack.
Operation Installing The Batteries Remove the Battery Clip(if installed). 1. Pull locking tab located at the bottom of the battery compartment down and lift the door up to remove the battery cover. 2. Insert four “AA” size batteries (or Rechargeable Battery Pack) Position batteries according to polarity markings.
Operation Recharging The Batteries You can charge your GMRS radio by using an AC/DC wall adaptor or a desktop adaptor. Both chargers are not included, but can be purchased separately. Plug in the AC/DC Wall charger as shown Place the radio into the cradle as shown Note : Do not charge unit using an AC/DC adapter with regular AA ALKALINE BATTERIES installed. Only use the AC/DC adaptor with AA NI-MH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. (Charger and rechargeable batteries not included.
Operation Turning On Your Unit Rotate On/Off Volume control knob “clockwise”. An audible tone will indicate the unit is on and then the LCD will go to operation mode. Note : Whenever the unit is on, you can receive communications. Adjusting The Volume Rotate the Power On/Off Volume control knob “clockwise” or “counter clockwise” to adjust the volume level. Talking To Another Party To send your outgoing message and to communicate with another party, 1.
Operation Push to talk Note : When you press and hold the PTT button, the signal strength indicator will be displayed to confirm TX signal strength Hi ( ) or Low ( ). Mode Button This button is used to select various feature settings in your MK 1995 GMRS Radio.
Operation Note : After the MODE button is pressed, the Up(▲) or Down(▼) button must be pressed within 8 seconds, otherwise, the unit will revert back to Normal mode. Selecting Main Channels (1-15) Your MK1995 GMRS Radio has 15 main channels. To select the channel, Press the Up(▲) or Down(▼) button to select the desired channel.
Operation Selecting Tone Code (CTCSS Sub-Channel) This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (00~38) within one of the 15 main channels. This enables you to communicate with another party on the same main channel using the same subchannel and filters out unwanted transmissions without the same coded tone code. To Select the CTCSS Sub-Channels, 1. While in the normal mode (not scan mode), press the MODE button once. 2. A flashing sub-channel number will be displayed on the LCD screen. 3.
Operation Transmit Power Hi/Low Your MK1995 Radio permits selection of the transmitting power level to High (2W) or Low (0.5W). 1. Press the MODE button twice and the Power ( ) icon and level will appear on the LCD screen. 2. Select Hi or Low by pressing the Up(▲) or Down(▼) button. 3. To exit from the Transmit power selection mode by pressing the MODE button 6 times, or simply pressing the PTT button.
Operation 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 heard 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.
Operation VOX Mode This feature 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 set the radio for VOX operation, 1. Press the MODE button 4 times, and the ( ) icon will appear and flashing on the LCD screen. 2. Press the Up(▲) or Down(▼) button to select VOX off and from 1 to 3 VOX level sensitivity. The higher the number, the higher the sensitivity. 3.
Operation Key Tone Setting This feature allows the radio to sound a confirmation beep tone whenever keys are pressed. To turn the key tones on or off, 1. Press the MODE button 5 times until the ( ) icon is flashing on the LCD screen. 2. Press the Up(▲) or Down(▼) button to enable (“ ” will appear on the LCD) or disable (“ ” will appear on the LCD screen) the key tone feature. 3. To exit from the selecting mode, press MODE button 4 times, or simply press the PTT button once.
Operation Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released. To enable or disable the Roger Beep Tone, 1. Press the MODE button 6 times until the ( ) icon is flashing on the LCD screen. 2. Press the Up(▲) or Down(▼) button to enable (“ ” will appear on the LCD) or disable (“ ” will appear on the LCD) the Roger Beep Tone feature. When enabled, the ( ) icon will appear on the LCD screen. 3.
Operation Selecting Call Tones Your MK1995 GMRS radio provides 3 user selectable call tones to alert you of an incoming signal. To select your favorite call tones, 1. Press the MODE button 7 times and “ ” will appear on the LCD screen. 2. Push the Up(▲) or Down(▼) button to select your favorite call tone. 3. Press the MODE button once to exit from the Call Tone selection mode, or simply press the PTT button once.
Operation Main Channel Scan This feature allows you to monitor all channels automatically for valid signals. While scanning, you can transmit and receive. When a signal is received, scan is interrupted and you will hear the channal for 5 seconds. After the 5 seconds, the unit will resume scanning unless the Scan button is pressed again as described below. 1. To start Scan mode, press the SCAN button momentarily.
Operation CTCSS Sub-Channel Scan This feature will scan all CTCSS sub-channels. It will pause to hear any active transmissions for 5 seconds, and will resume scanning in order. To activate the CTCSS scan mode, 1. Press the MODE button once to select the CTCSS function. The sub-channel digits will blink in the LCD screen. 2. Press the SCAN button. The radio will start scanning for all sub-channels (01~38). 3. To disable the Sub-Channel scan, press the SCAN button again.
Operation 2. To unlock the Key Lock function, press and hold the SCAN button for 2 seconds. The ( ) icon will disappear and normal operation will resume. Key Lock icon Press for 2 seconds Calling Another Party To alert another party that you wish to communicate with, 1. Select a desired channel by pressing the Up(▲) or Down(▼) button. 2. Press the Call(C) button. 3. Wait for the party's response or proceed to talking with the other party.
Operation RED Call Monitor Your MK 1995 radio has the feature to check for weak signals in the current channel. 1. Press and hold the Monitor (MON) button for 2 seconds until the Monitor( ) icon appears on the LCD screen and the signal is heard. 2. To return to normal operation, press and hold the Monitor (MON) button for 2 seconds again.
Operation LCD Back-Lighting Lamp This lamp is used to illuminate the LCD screen. It turns on every time you press and release the monitor (MON)button momentarily. The lamp will go out after 4 seconds. TX / RX Indicator LED Lamp When the PTT button is pressed, the red (TX) LED will light to confirm transmitting signal. When you are receiving signals from another party, the green (RX) LED will light. TX/RX LED indicator Auto Power Saver Your MK1995 unit has a unique circuit designed to extend battery life.
Operation Note : The Auto Battery Save Circuit does not effect the unit's ability to receive incoming transmissions. Low Battery Indicator When the batteries are low and need re-charging, the ( ) icon will be blinking and audible beep tones will sound. If using standard batteries, replace them. If using rechargeable batteries, recharge them.
External Microphone/Speaker External Microphone Jack Your MK1995 has an external microphone jack which enables you to connect an external microphone in order to free your hands for other tasks. Simply raise the rubber flap and insert the microphone plug into the microphone jack on the top of the unit. Note : External speaker and microphone are not included with this standard package.
Notes for Better Communication 1. Your MK1995 GMRS radio has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field. To avoid interference, it is recommended that you do not use the unit closer than 5 feet from another unit. 2. For better transmission results, keep your mouth about 2-3 inches from the microphone and speak slowly in a normal voice. 3. Reverse polarity( + / - ) may cause serious damage to the unit.
Special Operation Warning 1. Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so. 2. Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extreme temperatures. 3. 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. 4. Do not use this device or change its batteries in potentially explosive atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in an explosion. 5.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Correction Weak batteries. No transmission while pressing the PTT button. Charge or replace batteries. Unit is on, but will not be Incorrect battery polarity. operated. Install the batteries following the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. Weak or no signal received. Unit beeps, but will not function when turned on. Reception of unwanted signals Weak batteries. Charge or replace batteries.
Special Note If the batteries are not installed properly, the following can occur. In this case, change the batteries: 1. Same symptom as Low battery. 2. Green LED will light. 3. Cause damage to the unit.
Specifications 1. General Specifications Frequency Range (15CH GMRS) Channel Spacing Sub-Tone Code(CTCSS) Dimension w/o Antenna Standard Batteries Rechargeable Batteries Operation Time (5-5-90) 462.5500 - 462.7250 12.5KHz 38 for each main channel 127mm(H) x 61mm(W) x 34mm(D) Alkaline 2400mA AA(4), 6VDC Ni-MH 1200mA AA(4), 4.8VDC 37 hours at Hi power 57 hours at Low power 2. Receiver Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power Modulation Distortion > -119 dBm > 0.3 Watt Max (8 Ohm) < 5%(1 KHz 70%) 3.
GMRS Channel Frequencies Main Channel Frequencies Channel Frequencies(MHz) 1 462.5625 2 462.5875 3 462.6125 4 462.6375 5 462.6625 6 462.6875 7 462.7125 8 462.5750 9 462.6250 10 462.6750 11 462.5500 12 462.6000 13 462.6500 14 462.7000 15 462.
GMRS Channel Frequencies CTCSS(Continuous Tone Code Squelch System) Tone Frequencies(in Hz) CTCSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Freq. Hz CTCSS 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 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 31 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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