Page 2 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS Caution ................................................................................................................................... 3Features ................................................................................................................................ 4Model GMRS-...
Page 3 - CAUTION
3 AVOID PLACING THE GMRS1500XTM RADIO TRANSCEIVER FOR PRO-LONGED PERIODS OF TIME IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR TEMPERATURESBELOW -4° F (-20° C) OR ABOVE 140 ° F (60° C). KEEP THE ANTENNA AT 1 INCH (2.5 cm) AWAY FROM YOUR HEAD ANDBODY. DO NOT USE YOUR GMRS1500XTM RADIO TRANSCEIVER WITHA DAMAGED ANTENNA. PLAC...
Page 4 - FEATURES
Y our GMRS-1500XTM Radio is a portable, easy to use, two-way radio that you can carry almost anywhere. It is skillfully constructed to give you reliable com-munications for many different applications. The GMRS-1500XTM is ideal for usearound the house, in your boat, on hunting and camping trips, on ...
Page 5 - Model GMRS1500XTM (FCC License Required)
5 1. Antenna 2. Function (F) Select/Key Lock Button 3. External Microphone/Speaker Jack 4. Transmit (Red) LED 5. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 6. Up Control /Volume Increase Button 7. Power On/Off Button 8. Battery Charging Connector 9. Battery Compartment Door 10. Menu Scroll Buttons (Forward/Back) ...
Page 7 - Accessories; Installing the Batteries:
7 Accessories SUPPLIED: § Belt Clip OPTIONAL: § Headset P/N FRS-BHST § AC Wall Adapter, Model SSA-0812CU NOTE:To order optional accessories for theGMRS-1500XTM, please contact CustomerService at 1-800-290-6650 or visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com. Powering the GMRS-1500XTM Unit: The GM...
Page 8 - Power
8 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating timesfor the GMRS-1500XTM:1. Do not mix old and new batteries.2. T h e u s e o f a l k a l i n e - t y p e b a t t e r i e s i s r e c o m m e n d e d t o p r o v i d e t h e l o n g e s t operating time. 3. Do not mix ...
Page 9 - GMRS-1500XTM OPERATIONAL MODES; MODES
9 GMRS-1500XTM OPERATIONAL MODES MODES TWO WAY SET UP STOPWATCH TIME TEMPERATURE COMPASS WEATHER FM RADIO SET CH. SET CODE SET SCAN SET VOX SEEK FM TUNE FM SET PRESET SEEK PRESET TUNE PRESET SET FM SET CHAN SET ALERT SET CALIB SET VARI SET UNIT SET TEMP SET MINUTES SET ALARM SET ALARM HOUR SET ALARM...
Page 11 - Menu Scroll Forward and Back Buttons (10); NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION
11 Menu Scroll Forward and Back Buttons (10) These buttons are used to scroll through the options in a selected menu; the menu isdetermined by mode selection using the Function (F) button. Refer to the OperationalModes flow diagram. Monitor (M) Button (14):The Monitor Button is used to check the act...
Page 12 - OPERATING MODES AND FEATURES; GMRS TWO WAY MODE; CHANNEL NUMBER SELECTION
OPERATING MODES AND FEATURES GMRS TWO WAY MODE CHANNEL NUMBER SELECTION This feature allows the selection of main channels for communication as follows: 1. From the GMRS TWO WAY mode (CH and CODE displayed), press the right(forward) menu scroll button (10) once; the channel (CH) number flashes on th...
Page 14 - VOX FUNCTION; FM RADIO MODE
14 VOX FUNCTION This feature enables you to have hands-free conversation. When using the internalmicrophone/speaker or an external microphone/headset (purchased separately), yourvoice or the signal is detected and the radio transmits and receives automatically.When in the VOX mode, a short beep will...
Page 16 - Continue with presets 4 through 9 as indicated.; WEATHER MODE
NOTE: You can use the scan tune (S ) function to more quickly establish the preset station frequencies. 5. Press the left menu button until 1 begins to flash again; then press the Up (6)button to increment the preset to number 2 which also flashes. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to establish the second pre...
Page 17 - COMPASS MODE; HEADING INDICATION; NOTE: Hold the unit in a flat and level manner while taking bearings.
NOAA ALERT MODEWhenever you are listening to the weather channel broadcast, the 2-way radio func-tion of the GMRS-1500XTM is disabled; however, when the NOAA alert function isactive, the GMRS-1500XTM operates in the normal radio modes. After setting theNOAA alert option in the NOAA mode, when the ra...
Page 18 - COMPASS CALIBRATION
COMPASS CALIBRATION Since the apparent position of magnetic North will vary according to your location inthe world (especially Latitude), you will need to know the difference between thesetwo positions (Magnetic and True North) to take an accurate bearing. To calibratethe compass for the effects of ...
Page 19 - TEMPERATURE MODE
19 TEMPERATURE MODE The Temperature mode allows you to know the ambient temperature on both theCentigrade and Fahrenheit scales. In addition, you can set high and low tempera-ture limits on either scale; when a limit is reached or exceeded, the unit will sound awarning melody, repeating it every 5 s...
Page 20 - TIME MODE; Press the right menu button again ALARM will appear with ON or OFF
10. Press the Up or Down button until +TX appears flashing; then press theMonitor (M) button to confirm the alarm transmit setting. NOTE: This mode will only operate if the radio ID is enabled on and the unit’s temperature triggers a temperature alarm. TIME MODE The Time mode provides you with a rel...
Page 21 - STOPWATCH MODE; SETUP MODE; PRIORITY CHANNEL SELECT
21 STOPWATCH MODE The stopwatch mode provides you with the capability of timing certain external func-tions without the need for a separate time piece. To use the stopwatch feature, proceedas follows: 1. Press the Function (F) button 6 times; STOPWATCH appears on the displaymomentarily, followed by ...
Page 23 - Press the Up or Down button to select quiet mode ON or OFF as desired.
ROGER BEEP TONE SELECTION The unit will transmit a beep tone sequence after each transmission to signal thereceiving party that transmission has ended. This tone is called a “Roger Beep”.To enable/disable the Roger Beep tone, proceed as follows: 1. With SETUP displayed, press the right menu button f...
Page 24 - NAME SELECTION OPTION; Press the Up or Down button to select the name ON or OFF as desired.
TIME OUT TIMER (TOT) This feature allows the user to limit continuous transmission times (pressing andholding the PTT button). This feature provides four selectable time out options (OFF, 30/60/180 seconds) the user can select: 1. From the SETUP mode, press the right menu button eight times; TOT wil...
Page 25 - KEY LOCK SELECTION MODE; BASIC RADIO OPERATION; The transmit indicator (T) will be displayed while transmitting.; MONITOR FUNCTION
25 KEY LOCK SELECTION MODE This feature prevents accidental channel change to the user preferred settings of theGMRS-1500XTM. The Key Lock feature temporarily disables all buttons except volumeUp/Down, Function (F), Monitor (M) and PTT. To access the Key Lock feature: 1. Press and hold the Function ...
Page 26 - Warning
26 Warning • 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 thebatteries and corroding the transceiver. • Avoid exposing the transceiver to water or extremes of temperature. • Do not use this ...
Page 27 - Technical Specifications:; General
Technical Specifications: General Frequency Range: Refer to frequency chart GMRS Channels 1 5 Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel Weather Channels Refer to frequency chart FM Frequency Range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz Dimensions (W x H x D) 2.5 in x 4.5 in x 1.325 in (Without Antenna) 63.5 mm x 114.3 mm x...
Page 28 - Weather Channel Frequencies:; Channel
28 1 162.550 6 162.500 2 162.400 7 162.525 3 162.475 8* 161.650 4 162.425 9* 161.775 5 162.450 10* 163.275 Channel Freq. MHz Channel Freq. MHz Weather Channel Frequencies: *Canadian Marine GMRS Channel Frequencies: 1 462.5625 2 462.5875 3 462.6125 4 462.6375 5 462.6625 6 462.6875 7 462.7125 Channel ...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting; Problem
30 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Corrective Action No transmission Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries while pressingthe PTT button Incorrect battery polarity Install the batteries in the directions indicated by thebattery tray. Weak or no signal Weak batteries Charge or replace batt...
Page 31 - 0 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
31 128-6113 © 2001 Audiovox Corporation, Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY 128-5385A Applies to Audiovox Family Radio Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of thisproduct that should this product or any part thereof, under normal u...