Page 2 - PLACE THE RUBBER COVER ON JACKS WHEN NOT IN USE.; CAUTIONS
NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE ALKALINE OR DRY CELL BATTER-IES, AS BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURYAND DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. WHEN RECHARGING NICKELMETAL HYDRIDE (Ni-MH) BATTERIES WITH THE AUDIOVOXCHARGER, USE ONLY AUDIOVOX APPROVED RECHARGE-A B L E BATTERIES. USE OF THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITHOTH...
Page 4 - EMG; CTC
4 Model GMRS-1200 DISPLAY 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 appear...
Page 5 - Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option in the; Powering the transceiver:; There are three methods of powering the GMRS-1200CH:; WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries.
5 11.Caller Identification (ID) Indicator: This indication appears when you select a caller identification code (between 1 and 10). ID selectionoperates in conjunction with the small segment display, and can alsobe used to identify a calling party in the monitor mode. 12. Small Segment Display: Disp...
Page 6 - Installing the batteries:
6 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 four AAA batteries (positive (+) end towardthe bottom begining atleft side and alternatingp o s i t i v e t e r m i n a l s a sshown). 1. U s i n g t h u m b , press down onbattery cover atarrow ...
Page 7 - Do not mix old and new batteries.
7 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longeroperating times for the GMRS-1200CH: 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) or rechargeablebat...
Page 8 - GMRS-1200CH OPERATIONAL MODES; Press and hold the power on/off button (
GMRS-1200CH OPERATIONAL MODES CALLSELECT MODE BUTTONBEEP ROGERBEEP DUALWATCH VOXSELECT I DSELECT CTCSSSELECT CHANNELSELECT Controls: 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 u...
Page 9 - Do not transmit if you hear conversation.
9 Monitor/Display Backlight Button (2)This button is used to check activity on the current frequency beforetransmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button longerthan 2 seconds; the icon will apppear on the display and you will hear static if frequency is clear. Do not transmit if you...
Page 10 - EMG appears on the display. Pressing this; ) icon will display in the top left corner.
10 Up Channel/Volume Button (10)In the standby mode, pressing this button will increment the listeningvolume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust theunit’s settings.Down Channel/Volume Button (11)In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrement the listeningvolume. ...
Page 11 - Operating Modes and Features; seconds to turn on power.; - The CTC icon will be displayed on the LCD panel if the CTCSS tone; frequency function is enabled.; Channel Selection; channel number flashes.
11 Operating Modes and Features GRMS 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 strengt...
Page 12 - VOX Selection Mode
12 - 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. CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) provides 38 Sub-Fre-quencies. This feature all...
Page 13 - Channel Scan Operation
13 nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need topress the PTT button.To set radio for VOX operation: - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE button three times until the VOX icon flashes on the display. - Press the Up or Down button to select VOX On (if oF appears flash- ing)...
Page 14 - Dual Watch Mode; - To enable the dual watch mode, press the Up or Down button the dual; Roger Beep Tone; - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 5 times until rb
14 Dual Watch Mode This feature allows you to monitor two channels at the same time. While indual watch mode, the unit will continuously monitor both the primary anddual watch channel. Received signals will be played for 5 seconds, thenthe unit will resume scanning the two channels. Pressing the PTT...
Page 15 - Key Tone; - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button six times until bP,; identification code for your unit between 1 and 10.; Call Ringer Selection Mode
15 Key Tone This feature allows the transceiver to sound a confirmation tone wheneverthe following keys are pressed: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODEButton, SCAN Button, or the EMG Button.To turn the key tones on or off: - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button six times until bP, th...
Page 18 - Warning; • Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so.; atmospheres as sparks in such areas could result in an explosion.; • Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle’s air-bag. If the air-bag
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 leakingfrom the batteries and corroding the transceiver. • Avoid exposing the tra...
Page 19 - Troubleshooting; P r o b l e m
Troubleshooting 19 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 Button inadverten...
Page 20 - Technical Specifications:
G e n e r a l Frequency Range GMRS (15 Channels) 462.5500 - 462.7250 MHz Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel Dimensions (W x H x D) 2.10 in x 3.86 in x 1.10 in (Without Antenna) 53.4 mm x 98 mm x 28 mm Power Supply Power Source Alkaline Batteries, AAA (4), 6 VDCNi-MH rech...
Page 21 - NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios.; Main Channel Frequencies:; Channel
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: Channels 1 through 7 a...
Page 22 - Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone; CTCSS; oF
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS Freq. Hz 1 67.0 20 131.8 2 71.9 21 136.5 3 74.4 22 141.3 4 77.0 23 146.2 5 79.7 24 151.4 6 82.5 25 156.7 7 85.4 26 162.2 8 88.5 27 167.9 9 91.5 28 173.8 10 94.8 29 179.9 11 97.4 30 186.2 12 100.0 31 192.8 13 103.5 32 ...
Page 23 - 0 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
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 should this produc...
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