Audiovox GMRS8000-2 User Manual

128-70301 of 28General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)Model : GMRS8000-2Owner’s ManualCustomer Service1-800-290-6650Released: 1-30-04WBMODES/VOX LOH

128-703010 of 28Controls:LED Flashlight Button (16)Press this button on the right side of the Transceiver to light the white LED(15) on top of the uni

128-703011 of 2811Push To Talk (PTT) Button (4)Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiverthat is set to the same chan

128-703012 of 2812mode; the VOX icon will appear in the bottom right corner of the displaywhen enabled.Operating Modes and FeaturesGMRS Operation:- F

128-703013 of 2813Before transmitting on the selected channel, press the Monitor (M) Button(2) to check the activity on that channel. If there is acti

128-703014 of 2814The CTCSS subcodes do not prevent others from hearing yourtransmission. This will only allow you to ignore all traffic on agiven cha

128-703015 of 2815dual watch channel. Received signals will be played for 5 seconds, thenthe unit will resume scanning the two channels. Pressing the

128-703016 of 2816- Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection.When the key tone feature is on, the Bell icon appears steady on thedisplay,

128-703017 of 2817NOTE: While the scan function is active, the MODE button will beinoperative. The scan mode will reduce the overall battery lifesinc

128-703018 of 2818VOX Enable OperationThis option enables you to have hands-free conversation. Your voice ornearby sound is detected and the radio tra

128-703019 of 28- Momentarily press the MODE button again to access the weather alertfunction; the weather icon ( ) and AL on or oF appear flashing

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128-703020 of 28Warning•Do not operate the transceiver unless you are licensed to do so.•Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is not expect

128-703021 of 28Troubleshooting21Weak or no Weak batteries Charge or replace batteriessignal received Channel and privacy Adjust the transceiver’scod

128-703022 of 2822GeneralFrequency Range:Channels 1-7 (Shared withFRS Radios) Refer to frequency chart on next pageChannels 8-14 (FRS only) Refer

128-703023 of 2823This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the UnitedStates of America. Use in other countries may be prohibited or

128-703024 of 2824WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS,COMPARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMPATIBILITY.NOTECHANNELCROSS REFERENCEFOR 15 CHA

128-703025 of 28* oF = No ToneContinuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz)CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS Freq. Hz1 67.0 20 131.82 71.9 21 136.

128-703026 of 2890 DAY LIMITED WARRANTYAUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 117881-800-290-6650128-5385AApplies to Audiovox Fa

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128-70303 of 283CAUTIONSAFETY INFORMATIONYour wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low powertransmitter. When the PTT button is pushed

128-70304 of 28WARNINGS:Battery CareNever attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries, as batteries mayburst causing personal injury and damage t

128-70305 of 2851. Battery Door2. Monitor/Backlight Button3. Detachable Carry Clip4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button5. Antenna6. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro

128-70306 of 286Model GMRS8000-2 DISPLAY1. Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmationtone is selected; icon disappears when tone

128-70307 of 28712.Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for eachmain channel from 01-38.13.Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Indicator appe

128-70308 of 2882. Slide the coverdown and then liftcover at bottom toopen.Removecover.3. Insert five AAA batteries(positive (+) end towardright side

128-70309 of 289The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longeroperating times for the GMRS8000-2:1. Do not mix old and new batte