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Page 3 - CAUTION; SAFETY INFORMATION; Do not use your transceiver with a; Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or

128-8333 3 of 30 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

128-8333 4 of 30 WARNINGS: Battery Care Never 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 (Ni-MH), use only thesupplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batter...

Page 7 - Equipment and Accessories Supplied; GMRS6BAT; Powering theTransceiver:; Icon will be on steady when in the weather

128-8333 7 of 30 7 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 theVOX mode is activated. Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1. Radio (2) GMR...

Page 8 - Batteries; There are three methods of powering the GMRS1882CH:; Installing the batteries:

128-8333 8 of 30 8 Batteries There are three methods of powering the GMRS1882CH: 1. Alkaline Batteries. WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries. 2. Audiovox Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries - (Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and Charging Adapter included). Use only Audiovox approved recharge...

Page 9 - Do not mix old and new batteries.

128-8333 9 of 30 9 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longeroperating times for the GMRS1882CH: 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...

Page 10 - WEATHER BAND; SCAN

128-8333 10 of 30 10 GMRS1882CH OPERATION MODE WEATHER BAND Weather CHANNELSELECT ROGERBEEP BUTTONBEEP DUALWATCH VOX LEVELSELECT CALLSELECT POWERSELECT (GMRS Channels Only) GMRS/FRS BAND CTCSSSELECT CHANNELSELECT NOTE: 1. To switch between GMRS/FRSand Weather Band modes,press and hold the MODE/WBbut...

Page 11 - Do not transmit if you hear conversation.; By pressing the monitor button momentarily, the keylock icon (; RX; icon will appear in the upper right

128-8333 11 of 30 11 volume. The display will indicate the current volume level between 0 and 7by the small number in the icon ( U L 5 ). Monitor/Keylock Button (2) This button is used to check activity on the current frequency beforetransmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button lo...

Page 12 - WB; VOX; O per ating M odes and F eatur es

128-8333 12 of 30 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. M ODE / WB Button (12) This button is used to select the various feature settings in th...

Page 13 - Channel Selection; LO

128-8333 13 of 30 13 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 frequencyfunction is enabled. Channel Selection In order to communicate with other GMRS units, both transm...

Page 14 - Transmit Power Selection Mode

128-8333 14 of 30 14 are 38 CTCSS sub-channels for each main channel. A different subcodemay be selected for each of the 22 channels.To change the CTCSS sub-channel: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button twice; a flashing oF or sub-channel number is displayed. If oF is displayed, press...

Page 15 - VOX Sensitivity Level Selection; Dual Watch Mode; DW

128-8333 15 of 30 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; or; appears; Roger Beep Tone; times for FRS) until the flashing Roger Beep icon ( ) and; on; or; oF; appears on the display.

128-8333 16 of 30 16 the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection of the dualwatch 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 suspend du...

Page 18 - Auto Key Lock Selection Mode; o unlock the Auto Key function, momintarily press the Monitor (M); VOX Enable Operation

128-8333 18 of 30 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, momenta...

Page 19 - NOTE; Weather Alert Mode; AL on

128-8333 19 of 30 19 channel, the unit must be in the weather channel mode. Press and holdthe MODE/WB button for at least 2 seconds; the weather alert icon ( )will appear, together with a channel number in the band. Momentarilypress the MODE/WB button (12) once; the channel number flashes.To change ...

Page 20 - Battery Alert; Battery Charge Status and Charging Instructions; The LED on the desktop charger will be off when the slow-charging

128-8333 20 of 30 20 Battery Alert When the battery icon is empty ( ) and flashing on the display, re-charge unit or install fresh batteries. The transceiver will turn off in approximately two minutes when the low battery indicator appears at thelower left of the screen. In addition the empty batter...

Page 21 - Crank charging Instructions; mark to flip

128-8333 21 of 30 21 Crank charging Instructions Your GMRS1882CH has a self charging capability.To charge the batteries; - Take out the belt clip. - Using forefinger, pull on the charging lever at "PULL" mark to flip . - Turn the crank lever to clockwise for charging. Charging and the unit's...

Page 23 - Troubleshooting; P r o b l e m

128-8333 23 of 30 Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so. Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle’ s air-bag. If the air-bagdeploys, it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodilyinjury. Weak or no Weak batteries Charge or replace batteries signal...

Page 24 - General; Power Supply; Receiver; Technical Specifications :

128-8333 24 of 30 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 Channels15-22(GMRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz Privacy Codes 38 for each main ...

Page 25 - Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios.; Main Channel Frequencies:

128-8333 25 of 30 25 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 27 - Canadian Marine

128-8333 27 of 30 27 * 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 ...

Page 28 - 0 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY

128-8333 28 of 30 28 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 1-800-290-6650 128-5385C Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of thisproduct th...