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Page 3 - CAUTION; SAFETY INFORMATION; Place the rubber cover on jacks when not in use.
128-7031 3 of 28 CAUTION SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low powertransmitter. When the PTT button is pushed (or the VOX mode is enabled)it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operatea t a d u t y f a c t o r n o t t o e x c ...
Page 4 - FCC WARNING
128-7031 4 of 28 WARNINGS: Battery CareNever attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries, as batteries mayburst causing personal injury and damage to the product. If rechargeablebatteries are used, such as Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), use only thesupplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batterie...
Page 6 - Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation; tone is selected icon disappears when tone is off.; Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This; function disables keys such as channel up/down, SCAN and MODE.; Signal Strength Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is being; power is set to desired output power on the GMRS channels.; RogerBeep Tone On/Off Indicator: This icon appears when the; Roger Beep tone is on, and disappears when tone is not in use.
128-7031 6 of 28 6 Model GMRS8000-2CH DISPLAY 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. M...
Page 7 - Powering the transceiver:; WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.
128-7031 7 of 28 7 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 indicato...
Page 8 - NOTE: To extend battery life, avoid overcharging the batteries; Various Brands of Rechargeable Batteries - Use of the Audiovox
128-7031 8 of 28 8 2. S l i d e t h e c o v e r down and then liftcover at bottom too p e n . R e m o v ecover. 3. Insert five AAA batteries (positive (+) end towardright side begining at topand alternating positiveterminals as shown). 1. U s i n g t h u m b , press down onbattery cover atarrow and ...
Page 9 - Do not mix old and new batteries.; Only Audiovox
128-7031 9 of 28 9 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longeroperating times for the GMRS8000-2CH: 1. Do not mix old and new batteries. 2. The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide thelongest operating time. 3. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) ...
Page 10 - Press and hold the power on/off button (; WEATHER BAND
128-7031 10 of 28 Controls: LED Flashlight Button (16)Press this button on the right side of the Transceiver to light the white LED(15) on top of the unit, thereby activating the built-in flashlight function.Power On/Off/Keylock (13) Button Press and hold the power on/off button ( ) for at least 2 s...
Page 11 - Do not transmit if you hear conversation.
128-7031 11 of 28 11 volume. The display will indicate the current volume level between 1 and 7by the small number in the icon ( U L 5 ). Monitor/Display Backlight Button (2)This button is used to check activity on the current frequency beforetransmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) ...
Page 12 - Operating Modes and Features; seconds to turn on power.
128-7031 12 of 28 12 Down Channel/Volume Button (11)In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrease the listeningvolume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust theunit’s settings.Mode Button (12)This button is used to select the various feature settings in the GMRS/FRS...
Page 13 - Channel Selection
128-7031 13 of 28 13 - Release PTT Button (4) to receive.- Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same. - The CTCSS small segment display will appear next to the main frequency channel on the display if the CTCSS tone frequenc...
Page 14 - Transmit Power Selection Mode; - Press the Up or Down button to toggle between the High and Low se-
128-7031 14 of 28 14 party on the same main channel using the same subcode. (This filters outunwanted transmissions without the same coded squelch tone). Thereare 38 CTCSS Sub-channels for each main channel. A different subcodemay be selected for each of the 22 channels.To change the CTCSS Sub-chann...
Page 15 - VOX Sensitivity Level Selection; - Press the MODE button 4 times (3 times for FRS) until the V; icon; Dual Watch Mode; - To enable the dual watch mode, press the Up or Down button the dual
128-7031 15 of 28 15 VOX Sensitivity Level Selection This selection enables you to set the sensitivity level to compensate forambient noise in your immediate area. A VOX sensitivity of 3 is the mostsensitive, and should be used in a relatively quiet surrounding. A VOXsensitivity of 1 is the least se...
Page 16 - Key Tone; - Press the Up or Down button to select the tone on or off as desired.
128-7031 16 of 28 16 - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection of the dual watch channel. The display will now alternate between the primarychannel and the dual watch channel just selected.NOTE: Pressing the PTT button during dual watch mode will trans-mit on the primary channel and su...
Page 18 - Auto Key Lock Selection Mode; - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the Power Button for; onds or until the VOX icon appears steady on the display.; until the VOX icon disappears from the display.
128-7031 18 of 28 18 Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settingsof the unit. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE, Up/Down and SCAN Buttons.To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press a...
Page 20 - • Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so.
128-7031 20 of 28 NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 . The GMRS8000-2CH 22 channels are shared on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels.A c o m m o n c o d e o f ethics/courtesy is to switch to another vacantchannel and not to attempt to talk over someone wh...
Page 21 - Troubleshooting; P r o b l e m
128-7031 21 of 28 Troubleshooting 21 Weak or no Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries signal received Channel and privacy Adjust the transceiver’s code not set the same settings to match those as target transceiver settings of the targettransceiver Volume level too low Increase volume level PTT...
Page 22 - General; Power Supply; Receiver
128-7031 22 of 28 22 General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS Radios) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz Privacy Codes 38 for each...
Page 23 - NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios.; Main Channel Frequencies:
128-7031 23 of 28 23 This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the UnitedStates of America. Use in other countries may be prohibited or restrictedby local regulation. Please check with the local regulating agency be-fore using this device outside the United States of America. NOTE: C...
Page 24 - NOTE
128-7031 24 of 28 24 WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS, COMPARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMPATIBILITY. NOTE CHANNELCROSS REFERENCE FOR 15 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 14 CHANNEL FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO L E N N A H C 4 ...
Page 25 - oF
128-7031 25 of 28 * oF = No Tone Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS Freq. Hz 1 67.0 2 0 131.8 2 71.9 2 1 136.5 3 74.4 2 2 141.3 4 77.0 2 3 146.2 5 79.7 2 4 151.4 6 82.5 2 5 156.7 7 85.4 2 6 162.2 8 88.5 2 7 167.9 9 91.5 2 8 173.8 1 0 94.8 2 9 179.9 11 ...
Page 26 - 0 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
128-7031 26 of 28 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 1-800-290-6650 128-5385A Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of thisproduct that ...
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