Uniden America UT017 PORTABLE FRS/GMRS RADIO User Manual USERS MANUAL

Uniden America Corporation PORTABLE FRS/GMRS RADIO USERS MANUAL

USERS MANUAL

GMR1558-2CK*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels• 142 Privacy Codes(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code)• Up to 15 Mile Range*•Scramble• Internal VOX Circuitry• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts• Backlit LCD Display• Optional Headset Accessories• Headset Jack• Roger Beep1 Antenna2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button3 Power Boost Button4 Monitor Key5Menu Key6 Channel Tone/Scan Key7 Speaker8 Up/Down Button9 Headset Jack10 On/Off Key11 Call Key12 Microphone13 DC IN 9V14 Battery Level Meter15 Receive Indicator16 boost Indicator17 Call Indicator18 Scan Indicator19 Channel Indicator20 Hi Power Indicator21 Low Power Indicator22 Transmit Indicator23 Volume Setting Indicator24 Keypad Lock Indicator25 VOX Indicator26 Privacy Code Indicator27 Scramble Indicator28 Charging ContactsCongratulations on your purchase of the UnidenGMR1558-2CK (General Mobile Radio Service)radio. This lightweight, palm-sized, radio is a state-of-the-art device, equipped with many valuable features. Use it at sporting events, to stayin contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing,outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communication.PACKAGE CONTENTSYour package contains two GMR1558-2CK radios,two rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BP38), twoAC adapters (#AD-1004), two charging cradles(#RC1041), two belt clips and this reference guide.You can operate the unit using the rechargeableNiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).To order the following optional accessories, visit ourweb site @www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988,Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST. Use only Unidenaccessories.• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38• Charging Cradle - #RC1041• Headset - #HS910/HS915• AC Adapter - #AD-1004• DC Adapter - #DC-1002GMRS LICENSEThe GMR1558-2CK radio operates on theGeneral Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies when using Channels 1-7 and channels 15-22. You must have a GMRS licenseissued by the Federal CommunicationsCommission to legally use these channels.For licensing information and application forms,visit the FCC online at: www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls orcall the FCC hotline at 1-800-418-3676. If youhave any questions, you can contact the FCCdirect at 1-888-225-5322. No license is requiredfor operation on channels 8-14 or operation onany channel in Canada.INSTALL THE BATTERYYour GMR1558-2CK radio uses a supplied NiMHbattery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).To install the NiMH battery pack:1) Make sure your radio is OFF.2) Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab at the bottom of the compartment door, and remove the cover.USING THE RADIO•Power Boost Button forMaximum Range•Battery Charger•Battery Level Meter•Channel Monitor•Channel Scan•Keypad Lock•DC IN 9V JackBATTERY LEVEL ANDLOW BATTERY ALERTThis unit has a battery level meter on the display to indicate the status of the batteries. When the battery in the unit is low, the battery level metericon flashes. Recharge the NiMH batterypack immediately or, if you are using the alkalinebatteries, you must replace the alkaline batteries inorder to continue using the radio.Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury orproperty damage from fire or electrical shock, onlyuse the Uniden accessories specifically designatedfor this product.GMR1558-2CK RADIOCHARGING THE RADIOIf you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, twoGMR1558-2CK radios can be charged directly or byusing the supplied charging cradle.Charge by Using the Radio1) Connect the AC or DC adapter’s plug to theradio’s DC IN 9V jack and plug the other end intoan appropriate power source.2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the battery indicator stop flashing.Using the Charging Cradle1) Connect the AC or DC adapter’s plug to theradio’s DC IN 9V jack and plug the other end intoan appropriate power source.2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,and place the radio in the charging cradle withthe keypad facing forward.3) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until thebattery indicator stops flashing. Then remove theradio from the charging cradle after completingcharging.Note:• DC IN 9V Jack of the radio is for charge only.Be sure to install the battery before charging.• Use only the supplied battery, AC or DC adapteror approved accessories from Uniden.• Charge time may vary depending on the batterylife remaining.• Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so cancreate a safety hazard or damage the radio.• For fastest charging, turn off the radio beforecharging.3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the batterycompartment. Be certain to follow the instructions written on the label on the batterypack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly willprevent the unit from operating.4) Replace the battery compartment door.In order to get the most out of your new radio, readthis reference guide completely before attempting tooperate the unit.Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio ON,and increase the speaker volume by pressing the▲button. To decrease the volume, press the ▼button.2) Press and hold the key again to turn theradio OFF.Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys(except for the PTT and Power boost button andcall key) is pressed. To turn this sound OFF, pressand hold the call key while turning ON the radio.Repeat this step to turn the sound ON.Choosing a ChannelYour radio has 22 channels and 142 Privacy codesyou can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you must be set to the same channel and Privacy Code.To choose a channel:With the radio in "Normal" operating mode pressthe chan tone/scan key and press the ▲or ▼button to increase or decrease the channel number displayed.Note: Channels 1-7 have an typical range of up to15 miles by pressing the Power boost button.Channels 8-14 have an typical range of up to 5miles. Channels 15-22 have an typical range of upto 15 miles by pressing the Power boost button.You can know which GMRS or FRS channel isactive by the icon. hi icon is displayed while scanning GMRS channels, and the lo icon is displayed while scanning FRS channels.Choosing a Privacy CodeEach of the channels 1-22 may have any one of the codes, OFF or 1-142 selected. Code oF (OFF) indicates no Privacy Code selected and your radiocan receive a signal regardless of the code settingsof the transmitting radio.1) Press chan tone/scan in channel select mode.The privacy code indicator will flash.2) Press the ▲or ▼button to increase ordecrease the code number displayed. You canalso select oF (OFF) at this stage.3) Exit the Menu.Channel Scan FeatureYour GMR1558-2CK radio has a channel scan feature that allows you to easily scan all 22 channels. When an active channel is detected, theradio pauses on that channel until the channel isclear. Then after a 2 second delay, the radio continues scanning. Pressing the PTT and Powerboost button while the scan is paused on a channel allows you to transmit on that channel.To turn ON channel scan:Press and hold the chan tone/scan key until thescan... icon is displayed. The channel number onthe display changes as the radio rapidly cyclesthrough the channels.To turn OFF channel scan:Press the call, PTT, Power boost or menu key, orpress and hold the chan tone/scan key for 2 seconds.Talking on Your RadioTo talk to others using the radio:1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in aclear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away fromthe microphone. While you are transmitting, theicon appears on the display. To avoid cuttingoff the first part of your transmission, pauseslightly after pressing the PTT button before youstart talking.2) When you have finished speaking, release thePTT button. You can now receive incoming calls.While receiving, the icon appears on the display.Note: When you press the Power boost button,boost and icon appear on the display. Theradio will transmit Maximum power when a GMRSchannel is selected. After one minute past whenthe boost transmission is established, the transmission stops automatically, and you will heara boost time out error tone.Warning! The typical range of GMRS channels canbe boosted only with NiMH batteries. When thePower boost key is pressed while using alkalinebatteries, hi icon appears instead of boost icon andthe range is not boosted.Monitor Mode FeatureYour GMR1558-2CK radio allows you to listen forweak signals on the current channel at the press ofa key.To turn ON the Monitor Mode:•For brief listening, press mon button. The icon blinks.•Press and hold mon button for 2 seconds untilltwo beeps sound for continuous listening. Thereceiver circuit stays open, letting both the noiseand weak signals to be heard.To turn OFF Monitor Mode:Press mon button to return to "Normal" mode,and the icon stops blinking and disappears.Navigating through the MenuTo access the advanced features of the GMR1558-2CK, your radio has a Menu function.1) To enter the Menu, press the menu key.2) Additional presses of the menu key advancesyou through the Menu until exiting to "Normal"operating mode.3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:a. Press and hold the key again.b. Press the PTT, Power boost, mon, call orchan tone/scan key.c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automaticallyreturns to “Normal”mode.Setting ScrambleScramble feature allows you to make a private conversation. No one listening to your conversationcan understand what you are talking about. Be surethat your party also sets their radio to the scramblefeature.To set Scramble:1) Enter the Menu.2) Select on using ▲or ▼ button.Voice Operated TransmissionYour GMR1558-2CK radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) thatcan be used for automatic voice transmissions. TheVOX feature is designed to be used with a headsetwith a microphone. Transmission is initiated byspeaking into the remote microphone instead ofpushing the PTT and Power boost button.To select the VOX level:1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu untilthe vox icon appears on the display. The currentlevel (OFF, 1-5) will be indicated. Level oF (OFF)disables VOX, while levels 1-5 set the sensitivity of the VOX circuit.2) Press either the ▲or ▼button to the desiredVOX sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased sensitivity to voice in normally quiet environments, and use a higher level to reduceundesired activation in very noisy environments.Transmitting a Call ToneYour GMR1558-2CK radio is equipped with 5 selectable call tones that are transmitted when thecall key is pressed.To select a call tone:1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until thecall icon is shown on the display. The current calltone number (1-5) is indicated.2) Press the ▲or ▼button to increase or decrease thenumber to the desired call tone. Each tone will beheard through the speaker.To transmit the selected call tone, press the call key.The selected tone will automatically be transmitted for afixed length of time. Call Tone will be cancelled when thePTT and Power boost button is pressed.Key LockTo lock the keypad:1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until theicon appears on the display. The current KeyLock status oF (OFF) blinks on the display.2) To switch the Key Lock mode from oF (OFF) to on,press the ▲button.3) To confirm the setting, press the menu key.The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming yourselection by pressing the menu key, the Key Lock setting will be set tooF (OFF).To unlock the keypad:1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio OFF.2) Press and hold the key again to turn the radioON. The keypad is unlocked.Automatic Power Save FeatureYour GMR1558-2CK radio has a unique circuit designedto dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there isno transmission nor an incoming call within 3 seconds,your radio switches to the Power Save mode. The radiois still able to receive transmissions in this mode.LCD BacklightThe LCD Backlight automatically turns ON when anykey (except the PTT and Power boost button) ispressed. The LCD display illuminates for 10 secondsbefore turning OFF.Roger BeepRoger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end oftransmission (PTT, Power boost and VOX transmission).Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker whenboth Roger beep and Key Beep are set to ON. WhenRoger beep is set to ON and Key Beep OFF, RogerBeep will not be heard from the speaker but it will betransmitted to your party. When Roger Beep is set toOFF, Roger Beep neither be herad nor transmitted.To turn ON Roger Beep:Press and hold the ▲button while turning ON the radio.To turn OFF Roger Beep:Press and hold the ▲button while turning ON the radio.•Battery must be installed for operation, evenfrom external power.•If battery Power is low, you cannot operate theradio even using external power. Allow the batteries to charge before using. If you try to transmit while power is low, the radio will automatically turn off.Normal NormalScrambleVOX Level Call Tone Key Lock1-5ON-OFF OFF, 1-5ON-OFFUT017ZH_GMR1558-2CK_ENG_1216 12/16/05 10:50 AM Page 1
Channels 15 GMRS/7 FRSPrivacy Code 38 Sub-Audible Tones104 DCS CodesOperating FrequencyGMRS/FRS: 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHzPower Source NiMH Battery Pack (BP38) or4 AAA Alkaline BatteriesRange Channel 1-7 up to 10 miles(15 miles with Power boost button)Channel 8-14 up to 5 milesChannel 15-22 up to 10 miles(15 miles with Power boost button)Battery Life 12 Hours typ. - NiMH BatteryPack (5/5/90 duty cycle) Frequency ChartCh. Freq. Cross Ref. Ch. Freq. Cross Ref.1 462.5625 FRS & GMRS 1 12 467.6625 FRS 122 462.5875 FRS & GMRS 2 13 467.6875 FRS 133 462.6125 FRS & GMRS 3 14 467.7125 FRS 144 462.6375 FRS & GMRS 4 15 462.5500 GMRS 115 462.6625 FRS & GMRS 5 16 462.5750 GMRS 86 462.6875 FRS & GMRS 6 17 462.6000 GMRS 127 462.7125 FRS & GMRS 7 18 462.6250 GMRS 98 467.5625 FRS 8 19 462.6500 GMRS 139 467.5875 FRS 9 20 462.6750 GMRS 1010 467.6125 FRS 10 21 462.7000 GMRS 1411 467.6375 FRS 11 22 462.7250 GMRS 15CTCSS Chart (Hz)Code Freq. Code Freq.oF OFF 20 131.81 67.0 21 136.52 71.9 22 141.33 74.4 23 146.24 77.0 24 151.45 79.7 25 156.76 82.5 26 162.27 85.4 27 167.98 88.5 28 173.89 91.5 29 179.910 94.8 30 186.211 97.4 31 192.812 100.0 32 203.513 103.5 33 210.714 107.2 34 218.115 110.9 35 225.7This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.(2) This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may causeundesired operation.Important: Changes or modifications to this unitnot expressly approved by Uniden could void yourauthority to operate this unit. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust thesettings inside the radio to exceed those limitations.Any adjustments to your radio must be made byqualified technicians.To be safe and sure:• Never open your radio’s case.• Never change or replace anything in your radio except the batteries.Your radio might cause TV or radio interferenceeven when it is operating properly. To determinewhether your radio is causing the interference, turnit off. If the interference goes away, your radio iscausing it. Try to eliminate the interference by moving your radio away from the receiver. If youcannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requiresthat you stop using the radio.Hazardous Environments: Do not operate theradio in hazardous environments. Explosion or firemay result. Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps.Under certain conditions, radios can interfere withblasting operations and may cause an explosion.Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission when in a blasting area or in areasposted: "Turn off two-way radio." Constructioncrews often use remote control RF devices to setoff explosives.Care and Safety: To clean the radio, use a softcloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners orsolvents because they can harm the body of theunit and leak inside, causing permanent damage.Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the battery contacts. Do not submerge the unit in water. If theunit gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteriesimmediately.Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth tominimize potential water damage. Leave the batterycompartment cover off overnight to ensure complete drying. Do not use the radio until the unitis completely dry.Important: Evidence of original purchase isrequired for warranty service.WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden")ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, forone year, to the original retail owner, this UnidenProduct to be free from defects in materials andcraftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusionsset out below.WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to theoriginal user shall terminate and be of no furthereffect 12 months after the date of original retailsale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is:(A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, sub-assemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperlyinstalled, (D) serviced or repaired by someoneother than an authorized Uniden service center fora defect or malfunction covered by this warranty,(E) used in any conjunction with equipment or partsor as part of any system not manufactured byUniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyoneother than as detailed by the owner’s manual forthis product.STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that theproduct does not conform to this warranty at anytime while this warranty is in effect, warrantor willeither, at its option, repair or replace the defectiveunit and return it to you without charge for parts,service, or any other cost (except shipping andhandling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performanceof this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, mayreplace the unit with a new or refurbished unit.THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVEIS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEUOF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIESOF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHEREXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOTLIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.THIS WARRANTY DOESNOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OVERPAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitationof incidental or consequential damages so theabove limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have otherrights which vary from state to state. This warrantyis void outside the United States of America andCanada.PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCEOF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructionsin the owner’s manual you are certain that theProduct is defective, pack the Product carefully(preferably in its original packaging). Disconnect thebattery from the Product and separately secure thebattery in its own separate packaging within theshipping carton. The Product should include allparts and accessories originally packaged with theProduct. Include evidence of original purchase anda note describing the defect that has caused you toreturn it.The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYREGULATORY INFORMATIONWARNING! Read this information before using the radio. In August 1996 the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) of the UnitedStates with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard forhuman exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulatedtransmitters.Those guidelines are consistent with the safetystandard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of theradio complies with the FCC guidelines and theseinternational standards.Never allow children to operate the radio withoutadult supervision and the knowledge of the following guidelines.WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operatethis radio transmitter to insure safe operation.Please adhere to the following:Use only the supplied or an approved antenna.Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage theradio, or result in violation of FCC regulations.Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna.If a damaged antenna comes into contact with theskin, a minor burn may result. Please contact yourlocal dealer for a replacement antenna.Body-worn OperationThis device was tested for typical body-worn operations using the supplied belt-clip.To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposurerequirements, Body-worn operations are restrictedto the supplied belt-clip.For hand-held operation, the radio should be held 1 inch from the user's face. The use of accessoriesthat do not satisfy these requirements may notcomply with FCC RF exposure requirements andshould be avoided.For more information about RF exposure, pleasevisit the FCC web site at www.fcc.gov.RF EXPOSURE INFORMATIONCovered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:4,684,870 4,734,049 5,203,015 5,214,7895,491,745 5,497,508 5,517,677 5,557,6065,574,994 5,610,946 5,613,201 5,625,8705,627,876 5,628,059 5,634,196 5,634,2055,678,176 5,697,096 5,717,312 5,722,0705,787,345 5,901,341 6,021,326 6,084,8616,163,691 6,195,415 6,353,730 6,839,550Uniden America Service4700 Amon Carter Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76155(800) 297-1023, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST,Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST,Saturday, Sunday and Holidays (exceptThanksgiving and Christmas).© 2006 Uniden America CorporationAll rights reserved Printed in ChinaUTZZ01017ZZ(0)SPECIFICATIONSTone OctalNo. Code39 02340 02541 02642 03143 03244 04345 04746 05147 05448 06549 07150 07251 07352 07453 11454 11555 11656 12557 13158 13259 13460 14361 15262 15563 15664 16265 16566 17267 17468 20569 22370 22671 24372 24473 245Tone OctalNo. Code74 25175 26176 26377 26578 27179 30680 31181 31582 33183 34384 34685 35186 36487 36588 37189 41190 41291 41392 42393 43194 43295 44596 46497 46598 46699 503100 506101 516102 532103 546104 565105 606106 612107 624108 627Tone OctalNo. Code109 631110 632111 654112 662113 664114 703115 712116 723117 731118 732119 734120 743121 754122 036123 053124 122125 145126 212127 225128 246129 252130 255131 266132 274133 325134 332135 356136 446137 452138 454139 455140 462141 523142 526DCS Code List16 114.8 36 233.617 118.8 37 241.818 123.0 38 250.319 127.3UT017ZH_GMR1558-2CK_ENG_1216 12/16/05 10:50 AM Page 2

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