Audiovox GMRGPS User Manual

Owner’s ManualCustomer Service1-800-290-6650Released 10/19/01Model GMR-GPSGeneral Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) TransceiverWith Global Positioning Syste

10OPERATIONAL MODESThe GMR-GPS is capable of three modes of operation; namely, RADIO ONLY, GPS ONLY orGPS + RADIO. The desired mode can be selected us

11GMR-GPS Gateway Page Access to the Menu PagesMENU PAGESETUP PAGESTANDBY PAGEGATEWAY PAGENAVIGATIONPA GEPOINTER PAGEMAP PAGEPRESS/HOLD PAGEPRESS/HOLD

12Scrolling Through the Menu Pages:1. With the unit in the GPS ONLY or GPS + RADIO standby mode, pressing the PAGE buttonwill permit scrolling throug

13GMR-GPS Operational Menu Flow Diagram, Figure 1ENTERENTERPRESS PAGESAVE OFF/SAVE ON12 HOUR/24 HOURDEFAULT = WGS-84ATLANTIC/ EASTERN/ CENTRALMOUNTAIN

14GMR-GPS Operational Menu Flow Diagram, Figure 2PRESSENTERPRESSPAGE GPS ONLYSETUPPRESS PAGE MAP PAGEPRESS PAGEPRESS PAGE PRESS ENTER FROM FIGURE 1

15GMR-GPS Operational Menu Flow Diagram, Figure 3PRESSENTERPRESSENTERPRESSENTERPRESSENTER

16GMR-GPS Operational Menu Flow Diagram , Figure 4 PRESS PAGE PRESS PAGE PRESS ENTERPRESSPA GERADIO ONLYSTANDBYPAG E PRESS ENTER RADIOONLY SET

17GMR-GPS Operational Menu Flow Diagram, Figure 5PRESSENTERPRIORITYCHANNELSELECT (1-15)CTCSSSUBCODESELECT (1-38)ALL CHANNEL/DUAL CHANNELSCAN SELECTVOX

SETTING UP THE GMR-GPS UNITAfter the GMR-GPS unit is turned on, it should be set up and/or tailored for operationaccording to user specific nee

(1) Press Enter; an alphanumeric window appearswith a highlighted number/letter correspondingto the character presently being used.(2) Using the Up/Do

INDEX2Warning ...

20c. TIME ZONE - Selecting the Time Zone provides you with a choice ofthe available zones relative to the United States and its possessions.These con

21PAGING THROUGH GPS FUNCTIONSINITIALIZING THE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM MODEBefore using the GPS mode of your GMR-GPS unit for the first time, the G

22GPS + Radio Standby Page1. A user identification (ID) code consisting of eight characters maximum. If no user IDcode appears, refer to basic setup

23Radio Only Standby PageThe RADIO ONLY Standby page (shown above) can be selected from the SETUP page using theMODE function as previously explaine

Hot Key Menu AccessA HOT KEY menu is accessible from either the GPS + RADIO or RADIO ONLY standby page; thispage appears when the Enter switch is pres

The NAVIGATION PageThe NAVIGATION page presents a summary of the important parameters entered into, or com-puted by your GMR-GPS unit. This page can b

The Mark (Waypoint) Page Waypoints are the coordinates of user-selected specific geographical or man-made objects alongthe route you are taking to you

4. SAVE - When SAVE is highlighted, the coordinates can be saved in memory. In addition,the saved waypoint coordinates can be retrieved using the GPS

28The Map Pagea. AHEAD/NORTHWARD? - When this item is highlighted, press Enter to orient the topof the map display with respect to waypoints or targe

292. Whether or not the satellite information is sufficient for the unit to provide accurate positionalinformation (SEARCHING or NAVIGATION). The indi

WARNING:• The GMR-GPS should be used as an aid in navigation. The unit is not intended to replacebasic navigational procedures and common sense.• Beca

4. When the Enter switch is pressed, a sub-menu appears in the center of this screen, andprovides several options related to your trip; these options

a. The WAYPOINTS display presents an alphanumeric listing of the waypoints you havemarked along your trip. In addition, they appear automatically in n

322. ROUTES - Routes consist of at least two or more waypoints that define a path to adestination. This feature guides you from the first waypoint in

33Using and Editing the Routes on Your Tripd. This process can be repeated until all the desired waypoints are incorporated into theTRIP route (01) pa

34a. TRACKBACK - With the TRACKS field of the GPS MENU highlighted, press Enter;The TRACKS menu appears with the first track position highlighted. Usi

4. GP LOCATOR - The GP LOCATOR field is used to display the coordinatesreceived from other GMR-GPS units or, when the Mark (M) button is pressed, your

36TAKING A TRIAL RUNNow that you are familiar with the GPS page features and what functions they convey, it’s time totake a short trip to test your n

5. To Change the Location Name:a. On the MARK screen, use the Up/Down wheel key switchto highlight the waypoint name (001, 002, etc.) adjacentto the

38g. To save the changes, highlight SAVE and press Enter; the newLatitude and Longitude specifying your location are storedin memory; to cancel the ch

39LOCATING ANOTHER GMR-GPS USERDuring an excursion with another GMR-GPS user, it is possible to locate this user’s positionprovided he/she transmits t

4GENERAL FEATURESGPS FEATURES- 128 x 64 Dot Pixel LCD Display- LCD Backlight for Night Operation- Mode Icons for GPS + RADIO, GPS ONLY and RADIO ONLY-

40GMR-GPS RADIO OPERATIONIn addition to its Global Positioning System (GPS) features, the GMR-GPS unit also providesGeneral Mobile Radio Service (GMR

41Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to GMRS standby mode. When receiving an incomingsignal, the Monitor icon will be highlighted and d

EXPLANATION AND USE OF RADIO SETUP FUNCTIONSThe radio setup functions, as noted earlier, provide ancillary features, such as Roger Beep, Call Tone,etc

43Accessing the Hot Key Radio Operating ModesOnce the basic radio parameters have be set up, the GMRS functions can be activated as desiredduring rad

44EXPLANATION OF HOT KEY MENU USEThe HOT KEY menu provides an easy and fast method of accessing and enabling the primary radiofunctions when operating

45To enable the channel scan mode:- From GPS + RADIO or RADIO ONLY standby mode, press Enter to access the HOT KEYdisplay; use the Up/Down wheel key s

Battery AlertWhen the charge indication bars on the battery icon ( ) begin to disappear on the LCD panel,recharge unit or install fresh batteries.

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48GeneralFrequency Range:15 GMRS Channels 462.5500 - 462.7250 MHz(7 Shared FRS)Channel Spacing 12.5 KHzPrivacy Codes 38 for each main channelDimension

49This transceiver complies with FCC regulations for use in the UnitedStates of America. Use in other countries may be prohibited orrestricted by loc

5Generally, the position displayed by a GPS receiver using the C/A signals should be accurate towithin 100 feet, and for 50% of the time it should be

Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System ToneFrequencies (in Hz)CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS Freq. Hz1 67.0 20 131.82 71.9 21 136.53 74.4 22 141.34 77.0 23 146.25

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GMR-GPS UNIT1. Push-to-Talk Button (PTT) Button: Used during GMRS radio operation when transmittingvoice signals and call tones.

79. Page Button (PAGE): Scrolls sequentially through menu pages in the forward direction,and also provides access to a shortcut display for easy acqu

8AccessoriesSUPPLIED:(1) Belt Clip(1) Carrying Case (P/N GMRGPS-CS)OPTIONAL:(1) Desktop Charger (P/N GMRGPS-SC) andAC/DC Wall Adapter (P/N GMRGPS-WA)(

9The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for theGMR-GPS unit:1. Do not mix old and new batteries.2. The u