Uniden GMR855-2CK Portable Radio User Manual
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1. 20 21 Examples 01 02 etc Children 18 and younger Adults pa Thank you for completing this questionnaire Your answers will help us and other companies reach you with offers that may interest you If you prefer not to receive these offers please check here PLEASE FOLD AND SEAL WITH TAPE BEFORE MAILING DO NOT STAPLE and younger Child 1 Child 2 Gender Male Female 10 10 20 20 Birth Date Month Year For your primary residence do you 2 O Rent Own Education Please check which category applies to you 1 O Some high school 2 O Completed high school 3 O College degree 4 O Graduate degree I we buy these things through the mail over the Internet or from television OONOOIHRWNY Gifts 10 Housewares furnishings 11 Insurance financial products Books magazines Checks not from a bank Children s products Clothing Computer products Cosmetics jewelry Crafts hobbies Gardening supplies 12 Music video DVD 13 Sports equipment 14 Travel 15 Other I we have these credit cards A Mail OOOOOOOOOOOO0OO000 B Internet C TV OOOOOOOOOOO0OO0O000 OOOOOOOOOO0OO0O0000 1 O American Express Diners Club 4 O Visa MasterCard 2 O Discover 3 O Retail Gas Someone in my home enjoys 1 O Astrology 2 O Auto racing 3 O Automotive work 4 O Books 5 O Camping hiking 6 O Casino gambling 7 O Ciga2. UT917ZH_ GMR855 2 2CK rev0206 dd eco THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A UNIDEN PRODUCT CHECK OUT THE LATEST ACCESSORIES general mobile radio service GMR855 2 GMR855 2CK 2 6 04 Power Boost Button for Maximum Range 15 GMRS 7 FRS Channels Up to 8 Mile Range 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts Backlit LCD Display Battery Recharge Circuit Roger Beep Key Beep on off 2 way Range may vary depending on environmental and or topographical conditions 4 18 PM Page 1 e Battery Level Meter e Channel Monitor e Channel Scan e Keypad Lock e Belt Clip e NiMH Battery Pack and Charger GMR855 2CK only dios GMR855 2 GMR855 2CK RADIO CONDOR OON Antenna PTT Push To Talk Button Power boost Button Monitor Key Channel Scan Up Key Channel Scan Down Key Speaker Call Key Volume Up Key On off select Key Volume Down Key Microphone LCD DISPLAY Recharging Cradle lt GMR855 2CK only gt 13 Battery Level Meter 14 Receive Indicator 15 Scan Indicator 16 Channel Indicator 17 Power Boost Indicator 18 Volume Setting Indicator 19 GMRS FRS Indicator 20 Transmit Indicator 21 Call Indicator 22 Keypad Lock Indicator 23 Charging LED s Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden GMR855 2 GMR855 2CK General Mobile Radio Service radios These products are lightweight palm sized radios Use them at sporting events to stay in contact with family and friends hiking skiing
3. Your radio has 22 channels you can use to talk to others In order to speak to someone each of you must be set to the same channel To choose a channel With the radio in Normal operating mode press the ch scan A or key to increase or decrease the channel number displayed Note FRS Channels 8 14 have an expectancy range of up to 3 miles GMRS channels 1 7 15 22 have an expectancy range of up to 8 miles by pressing the Power boost button Talking on Your Radio To talk to others using the radio 1 Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a clear normal voice about 2 3 inches away from the microphone While you are transmitting the tX icon will appear on the display To avoid cutting off the first part of your transmission pause slightly after pressing the PTT button before you start talking 2 When you are finished speaking release the PTT button You can now receive incoming calls While receiving the FX icon will appear on the display Note When you press the Power boost button boost and tx icon appear on the display The radio will transmit Maximum power when a GMRS channel is selected After one minute past when the boost transmission is established the transmission stops automatically and you will hear Transmitting a Call Tone Your GMR855 2 GMR855 2CK radio is equipped with 5 selectable call tones that will be transmitted when the call key is pressed To select a call tone 1 Enter the Menu
4. Install 4 AAA alkaline batteries not included into the battery compartment Be certain to follow the and symbols in the compartment If you use Ni MH battery install the battey making the label faced up Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating 4 Replace the battery compartment door BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW BATTERY ALERT This unit has a battery level meter on the display to indicate the status of the batteries When the batteries in the unit are very low the battery level meter icon f will flash Replace the alkaline batteries immediately or if you are using the NiMH battery pack you must recharge the battery in order to continue using the radio Warning To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock only use the Uniden accessories specifically designated for this product USING THE CHARGING CRADLE If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack two GRM855 2CK radios can be charged by using the charging cradle Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing the radio in the charging cradle Otherwise the battery level meter icon won t indicate properly 1 Connect the AC adapter AC6248 to DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet 2 Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop and place the radio in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward 3 Make sure that the LED illuminates Charge the battery pack for 1
5. 6375 FRS11 Low Low 12 467 6625 FRS12 Low Low 13 467 6875 FRS13 Low Low 14 467 7125 FRS14 Low Low 15 462 5500 GMRS11 Mid High 16 462 5750 GMRS8 Mid High 17 462 6000 GMRS12 Mid High 18 462 6250 GMRS9 Mid High 19 462 6500 GMRS13 Mid High 20 462 6750 GMRS10 Mid High 21 462 7000 GMRS14 Mid High 22 462 7250 GMRS15 Mid High P FCC INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Important Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Uniden could void your authority 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 the settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations Any adjustments to your radio must be made by qualified technicians To be safe and sure e Never open your radio s case e Never change or replace anything in your radio except the batteries Your radio might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To determine whether your radio is causing the interference turn it off If the interference goes away your radio is Causing it Try to eliminate the interference by moving your radio away from the receiver If you cannot eliminate the interference
6. Advance through the Menu until the call icon is shown on the display The current call tone number x will be indicated 2 Press the ch scan A or W key to increase or decrease the number to the desired call tone Each tone will be heard through the speaker 3 Exit the Menu To transmit the selected call tone press the call key The selected tone will automatically be transmitted for a fixed length of time Keypad Lock To Lock the keypad 1 Enter the Menu Advance through the Menu until the icon appears on the display The current key Lock status OFF blinks on the display 2 To switch the key Lock mode from OFF to ON press the ch scan A key 3 To confirm the setting press the sel key The radio returns to the Normal mode Note f you exit the setting mode before confirming your selection by pressing the sel key the key Lock setting will be set to OFF To Unlock the keypad 1 Press and hold the sel key to turn the unit OFF 2 Press and hold the sel key again to turn the unit ON The keypad is unlocked Channel Scan Feature Your GMR855 2 GMR855 2CK radio has a channel Scan feature that allows you to easily Scan all 22 channels When an active channel is detected the unit will pause on that channel until the channel is clear Then after a 2 second delay the unit will continue scanning Pressing the PTT or Power boost button while the Scan is paused on a channel will allow you to tran
7. new or refurbished unit THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OVERPAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you LEGAL REMEDIES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty is void outside the United States of America and Canada PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY If after following the instructions in the owner s manual you are certain that the Product is defective pack the Product carefully preferably in its original packaging The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product Include evidence of Original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it The Product should be shipped freight prepaid by traceable means to warrantor Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd Fort Worth TX 76155 800 297 1023 8 a m to 5
8. 6 hours and remove the radio from the charging cradle after charge Note The charge indicator LED s will remain on as long as the radios are left in the charger USING THE RADIO In order to get the most out of your new radio read this reference guide completely before attempting to operate the unit Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume 1 Press and hold the sel key to turn the unit ON and increase the speaker volume by pressing the volume A key To decrease the volume press the volume W key 2 Press and hold the sel key again to turn the unit OFF Adjusting the Sound Key Beeps Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons or keys except for the PTT and Power boost button and call key are pressed To turn this sound OFF press and hold call key while turning ON the radio Repeat this step to turn the sound ON Navigating through the Menu To access the advanced features of the GMR855 2 GMR855 2CK your radio has a Menu function Call Tone Key Lock ON OFF 1 To enter the Menu press the sel key 2 Additional presses of the sel key will advance you through the Menu until exiting to Normal operating mode 3 Other methods of exiting the Menu function are a Press and hold the sel key again b Press the PTT or Power boost button or mon volume A V and call key c Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically returns to Normal mode Choosing a Channel
9. RRANTOR UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION Uniden ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY Uniden warrants for one year to the original retail owner this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below WARRANTY DURATION This warranty to the Original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale 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 improperly installed D serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty E used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden or F installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner s manual for this product STATEMENT OF REMEDY In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect warrantor will either at its option repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts service or any other cost except shipping and handling incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty Warrantor at its option may replace the unit with a
10. es are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U S and international standards bodies The design of the radio complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards Never allow children to operate the radio without adult supervision and the knowledge of the following guidelines WARNING It is up to the user to properly operate this 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 the radio or result in violation of FCC regulations Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin a minor burn may result Please contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna Body worn Operation This device was tested for typical body worn operations using the supplied belt clip To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements Body worn operations are restricted to the supplied belt clip For hand held operation the radio should be held 1 inch from the user s face The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided For more information about RF exposure please visit the FCC web site at www fcc gov ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Important Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service WA
11. outdoors or in a neighborhood watch for vital communication These compact state of the art devices are equipped with many features PACKAGE CONTENTS Your package contains 2 radios 2 reference guides including the product registration card and 2 Belt Clips The GMRS855 2CK also contents NiMH Battery Packs Dual Drop in Recharging Cradle and AC adapter The following optional accessories may be purchased from your participating Uniden dealer or call1 800 554 3988 or visit us on the web at www uniden com Use only Uniden accessories e NiMH Battery Pack BP38 e Recharging Cradle RC6348 e AC Adapter AC6248 The GMR855 2 GMR855 2CK radio operates on the General Mobile Radio Service GMRS frequencies which require a Federal Communication Commission license to operate For licensing information and application forms visit the FCC online at www fcc gov wtb uls or call the FCC hotline at 1 800 418 3676 If you have any questions you can contact the FCC direct at 1 888 225 5322 INSTALL THE BATTERIES Your GMR855 2 GMR855 2CK radio uses 4 AAA alkaline batteries or NiMH battery pack included in GMR855 2CK only If alkaline batteries are used we recommend using high quality alkaline batteries To install the 4 AAA alkaline batteries or Ni MH battery 1 Make sure your radio is OFF 2 Remove the battery compartment door by pressing up the tab at the bottom of the compartment door allowing the door to be removed 3
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13. rs 8 O Collecting 9 O Computers Internet 10 O Cooking recipes 11 O Crafts needlework 12 O Cultural art events 13 O Cycling 14 O Dieting weight control 15 O Do it yourself 16 O Donating to charity 17 O Fishing 18 O Fitness exercise 19 O Gardening 20 0 Golf 5 O Other 6 O None OOOOOOOOOOOO O O 35 O 0O 37 O O O O Gourmet food cooking Grandchildren Home decorating Hunting shooting Investing Lottery sweepstakes Pets cats Pets dogs Pets other Photography Play sports Self improvement Skiing snowboarding Travel Foreign Travel U S Vacation cruises Vitamins natural foods Wines Woodworking Worship Bible Channels Operating Frequency Power Source 15 GMRS 7 FRS UHF 462 5500 467 7125 MHz 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries or NiMH Battery Pack L SPECIFICATIONS Range Channels 8 14 up to 3 miles Channels 1 7 15 22 up to 6 miles 8 miles with Power boost button Battery Life 25 Hours typ Alkaline Batteries 5 5 90 duty cycle 15 Hours typ NIMH Battery Pack Frequency Chart Ch Freq Cross TX Power TX Power No MHz Reference ptt vox Boost 1 462 5625 FRS amp GMRS1 Mid High 2 462 5875 FRS amp GMRS2 Mid High 3 462 6125 FRS amp GMRS3 Mid High 4 462 6375 FRS amp GMRS4 Mid High 5 462 6625 FRS amp GMRS5 Mid High 6 462 6875 FRS amp GMRS6 Mid High 7 462 7125 FRS amp GMRS7 Mid High 8 467 5625 FRS8 Low Low 9 467 5875 FRS9 Low Low 10 467 6125 FRS10 Low Low 11 467
14. sion Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker when Key Beep is on If key beep is turned off Roger Beep will not be heard from the speaker To turn ON Roger Beep Press and hold the ch scan A key while turning ON the radio To turn OFF Roger Beep Press and hold the ch scan A key while turning ON the radio Please do not send products or other correspondence to this address PLACE FIRST CLASS 039 Q STAMP HERE Uniden PRODUCT REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT PO BOX 44486 DENVER CO 80201 4486 USA Uniden PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD Failure to complete and return this card does not diminish the consumers warranty rights concerning this product PLEASE FOLD AND SEAL WITH TAPE BEFORE MAILING DO NOT STAPLE UT917ZH_ GMR855 2 2CK rev0206 2 6 04 4 18 PM Page 2 a Please fill out and return this card within 10 days Linide 039 Q 1 First name Initial Last name LO d po Address number and street Apt number City State Zip code LOC ee 2 E mail address Exampte yourname yourhost com 1 O Yes want to receive offers or communications from Uniden via e mail 2 O Yes want to receive offers or communications that may interest me from other companies via e mail understand this e mail address may be shared with and or combined with information from o
15. smit on that channel To turn ON channel scanning Press and hold either the ch scan A or W key until the scan icon is displayed The channel number on the display will change as the radio rapidly cycles through the channels a boost time out error tone To turn OFF channel scanning Press the sel key call key Power boost button or PTT button Automatic Power Save Feature Your GMR855 2 GMR855 2CK radio has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of the batteries If there is no transmission nor an incoming call within 3 seconds your radio switches to the Power Save mode The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode LCD Backlight The LCD backlight will automatically turn ON when any key except for the PTT and Power boost button is pressed The LCD display will illuminate for 10 seconds before turning OFF Monitor Mode Feature Your GMR855 2 GMR855 2CK radio allows you to listen for weak signals on the current channel at the press of a key To turn ON the monitor mode e Press mon for brief listening the FX icon will blink e Press and hold mon for 2 seconds for continuous listening The receiver circuit will stay open and letting in both the noise amp weak signals To turn OFF monitor mode e Press mon to return to Normal mode and the rX icon stops blinking Roger Beep Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end of transmission PTT transmis
16. the FCC requires that you stop using the radio Hazardous Environments Do not operate the radio in hazardous environments Explosion or fire may result Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps Under certain conditions radios can interfere with blasting operations and may cause an explosion Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission when in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radio Construction crews often use remote control RF devices to set off explosives Care and Safety To clean the radio use a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use cleaners or solvents because they can harm the body of the unit 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 the unit gets wet turn it off and remove the batteries immediately Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth to minimize potential water damage Leave the battery compartment cover off overnight to ensure complete drying Do not use the radio until the unit is completely dry FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION WARNING Read this information before using the radio In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96 326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters Those guidelin
17. ther sources 3 Date of purchase je Month Day Year 4 Purchase Price 5 Serial Number Located on the back of each unit Applies to FRS GMRS only 6 Model Number Example GMRS540 2 WX500 T Which Uniden product did you purchase 1 O FRS GMRS Radio 8 Store Name 2 O Weather Radio 00 excluding tax 1 6 Date of birth of children in your household 18 years of age 17 18 19 O Check the two 2 most important reasons influencing your purchase of this Uniden Product 1 O Uniden reputation 2 O Previous experience 3 O Features 4 O Value for price 7 O Warranty 9 O Other 6 O Style appearance 8 O Received as a gift 5 O Quality durability 10 Check the two 2 most important features to you on this Uniden product 1 O Range 6 O Color 2 O Low battery alert 7 O Design 3 O Clarity 8 O Channel scan 4 O Number of channels 5 O Auto squelch 11 How did you first become aware of this product 1 O Previous Use 2 O Comparison Shopping 3 O In Store Display 9 O LCD backlight 7 O Recommendation of Salesperson 8 O Recommendation 4 O Newspaper Ad of Friend Family 5 O Magazine Ad 9 O Direct Mail 6 O TVAd 12 Your gender 1 O Male 2 O Female 13 Your marital status 1 O Married 2 O Single 14 Date of your birt J o oaoa Month Day Year 15 Including yourself how many people live in your household
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