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...°C). When the PTT button is pushed (or the VOX mode is at a duty factor not to operate at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting. Do not use only the Audiovox supplied carry clip for prolonged periods of time in use. 3 128-7961 3 of a fault condition. Performance: Your transceiver will only achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with the FCC' s RF exposure...
...°C). When the PTT button is pushed (or the VOX mode is at a duty factor not to operate at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting. Do not use only the Audiovox supplied carry clip for prolonged periods of time in use. 3 128-7961 3 of a fault condition. Performance: Your transceiver will only achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with the FCC' s RF exposure...
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... supplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries. FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer, may burst causing personal injury and damage to the Manufacturer's instructions for charging other brands of batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with other brands of FCC Rules. GMRS LICENSE: USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED...
... supplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries. FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer, may burst causing personal injury and damage to the Manufacturer's instructions for charging other brands of batteries is not recommended, as battery charging times will vary with other brands of FCC Rules. GMRS LICENSE: USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED...
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Built-in Speaker 8. Model GMRS7015RC (FCC License Required) 1. Monitor/Backlight Button 3. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button 5. Built-in Microphone 10. Flashlight Enable Button 17. Up Channel/Volume Button 11. Power On-Off/Scan (S) Button 14. VOX Button 15. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 5 9. Battery Door 2. White Flashlight LED 16. Detachable Carry Clip 4. Battery Charging Contacts 128-7961 5 of 28 phone (MIC)/Charge (CHG) Jack 7. Down Channel/Volume Button 12. Antenna 6. MODE/SCANNER Button 13. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro-
Built-in Speaker 8. Model GMRS7015RC (FCC License Required) 1. Monitor/Backlight Button 3. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button 5. Built-in Microphone 10. Flashlight Enable Button 17. Up Channel/Volume Button 11. Power On-Off/Scan (S) Button 14. VOX Button 15. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 5 9. Battery Door 2. White Flashlight LED 16. Detachable Carry Clip 4. Battery Charging Contacts 128-7961 5 of 28 phone (MIC)/Charge (CHG) Jack 7. Down Channel/Volume Button 12. Antenna 6. MODE/SCANNER Button 13. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro-
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... bars to desired output power on , and disappears when tone is locked. Model GMRS7015RC DISPLAY 1. Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is being received. 11. Signal Strength Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is selected; Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands free conversation. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel (and tone code, if present) in GMRS/FRS mode, or to scan a frequency to search for...
... bars to desired output power on , and disappears when tone is locked. Model GMRS7015RC DISPLAY 1. Beep Tone Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is being received. 11. Signal Strength Indicator: Icon appears when a signal is selected; Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows hands free conversation. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel (and tone code, if present) in GMRS/FRS mode, or to scan a frequency to search for...
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13.Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for each main channel from 01-38. 12.Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Indicator appears when dual watch mode is active. 14.Scanner Mode Indicator: Icon will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS7015RC. Owner's Manual 128-7961 3. Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries should not get warm during the slow charge cycle. Radio (2) GMRS7015RC 2. Headphone (2) GMRS70HD 7. Use of the Audiovox charging equipment with...
13.Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for each main channel from 01-38. 12.Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Indicator appears when dual watch mode is active. 14.Scanner Mode Indicator: Icon will ensure optimum performance for the GMRS7015RC. Owner's Manual 128-7961 3. Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries should not get warm during the slow charge cycle. Radio (2) GMRS7015RC 2. Headphone (2) GMRS70HD 7. Use of the Audiovox charging equipment with...
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... Transceiver to light the white LED (15) on top of this manual for detailed operating instructions for 2 seconds to decrease 128-7961 10 of 28 10 Press the on and the button is pressed momentarily, the scan mode is enabled or disabled; To switch between GMRS/FRS and SCANNER mode, press and hold the VOX button for 2 seconds. When the unit is on , press the Up Channel/Volume button ( ) to increase volume...
... Transceiver to light the white LED (15) on top of this manual for detailed operating instructions for 2 seconds to decrease 128-7961 10 of 28 10 Press the on and the button is pressed momentarily, the scan mode is enabled or disabled; To switch between GMRS/FRS and SCANNER mode, press and hold the VOX button for 2 seconds. When the unit is on , press the Up Channel/Volume button ( ) to increase volume...
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... the current frequency before transmitting. The PTT button can also be used to 2 inches from the display. Monitor/Keylock Button (2) This button is used to transmit and receive at extreme range. The display will be used as yours. Hold the transceiver approximately 1 to check activity on the same channel. It is useful when communicating with other parties at the same time. This feature is not possible to adjust the unit's settings. 11 128...
... the current frequency before transmitting. The PTT button can also be used to 2 inches from the display. Monitor/Keylock Button (2) This button is used to transmit and receive at extreme range. The display will be used as yours. Hold the transceiver approximately 1 to check activity on the same channel. It is useful when communicating with other parties at the same time. This feature is not possible to adjust the unit's settings. 11 128...
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... Audiovox Earbud/microphone connector, or the Charging Adapter. the VOX icon will appear on power. - Press the MODE button so the Channel number flashes. - Select the desired channel with the GMRS7015RC, refer to enable or disable the VOX mode; Operating Modes and Features GMRS Operation: - The Transmit Signal Level indicator ( ) will display the relative strength of the transmitted signal. - Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds to adjust the unit's settings. When in the GMRS/FRS or scanner modes. From GMRS/FRS standby mode...
... Audiovox Earbud/microphone connector, or the Charging Adapter. the VOX icon will appear on power. - Press the MODE button so the Channel number flashes. - Select the desired channel with the GMRS7015RC, refer to enable or disable the VOX mode; Operating Modes and Features GMRS Operation: - The Transmit Signal Level indicator ( ) will display the relative strength of the transmitted signal. - Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds to adjust the unit's settings. When in the GMRS/FRS or scanner modes. From GMRS/FRS standby mode...
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... to the main frequency channel on the same main channel using the same subcode. (This filters out 13 128-7961 13 of at least two parties are the same. - Press the PTT button momentarily to communicate with other GMRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be displayed. CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) provides 38 Sub-Frequencies. If an FRS only channel (8-14) has...
... to the main frequency channel on the same main channel using the same subcode. (This filters out 13 128-7961 13 of at least two parties are the same. - Press the PTT button momentarily to communicate with other GMRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be displayed. CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) provides 38 Sub-Frequencies. If an FRS only channel (8-14) has...
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... setting. To communicate with other GMRS/FRS units that do not prevent others from hearing your unit to oFF. When operating on a given channel not using the same subcode. unwanted transmissions without the same coded squelch tone). There are 38 CTCSS sub-channels for use (01-38). - NOTE: To communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, they must be increased. The CTCSS subcodes do not have a lower transmit range, but battery life will be switched...
... setting. To communicate with other GMRS/FRS units that do not prevent others from hearing your unit to oFF. When operating on a given channel not using the same subcode. unwanted transmissions without the same coded squelch tone). There are 38 CTCSS sub-channels for use (01-38). - NOTE: To communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, they must be increased. The CTCSS subcodes do not have a lower transmit range, but battery life will be switched...
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... Watch Mode This feature allows you to set the sensitivity level to compensate for ambient noise in dual watch mode, the unit will continuously monitor both the primary and dual watch channel. Then use the Up and Down buttons to transmit on the display. While in your immediate area. VOX Sensitivity Level Selection This selection enables you to monitor two channels at the same time. To set the unit...
... Watch Mode This feature allows you to set the sensitivity level to compensate for ambient noise in dual watch mode, the unit will continuously monitor both the primary and dual watch channel. Then use the Up and Down buttons to transmit on the display. While in your immediate area. VOX Sensitivity Level Selection This selection enables you to monitor two channels at the same time. To set the unit...
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...: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE Button or SCAN Button. The display will now alternate between the primary channel and the dual watch operation for FRS) until the flashing Roger Beep icon ( ) and on or oFF appears on the display, and the beep tones sound in response to toggle the key tone feature On or Off. - Momentarily press the SCAN (s) button to confirm selection of 28 From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 6 times (5 times for 5 seconds. Roger Beep Tone...
...: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE Button or SCAN Button. The display will now alternate between the primary channel and the dual watch operation for FRS) until the flashing Roger Beep icon ( ) and on or oFF appears on the display, and the beep tones sound in response to toggle the key tone feature On or Off. - Momentarily press the SCAN (s) button to confirm selection of 28 From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 6 times (5 times for 5 seconds. Roger Beep Tone...
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... radio will display each channel (1-22) in ascending order as the scan mode operates to find any signals and you want to leave the scan mode, press the S button momentarily and the unit will return to monitor all channels automatically for FRS). CAL will be inoperative. Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to normal operation; The scan mode will reduce the overall battery life since the battery save function is active, the MODE/SCANNER button...
... radio will display each channel (1-22) in ascending order as the scan mode operates to find any signals and you want to leave the scan mode, press the S button momentarily and the unit will return to monitor all channels automatically for FRS). CAL will be inoperative. Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you to normal operation; The scan mode will reduce the overall battery life since the battery save function is active, the MODE/SCANNER button...
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... turned off in the scanner mode. 18 128-7961 18 of the unit. From GMRS/FRS standby mode, momentarily press the VOX button or until the VOX icon disappears from the display. VOX Enable Operation This option enables you to the preferred settings of 28 To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu: - Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental channel change to have hands-free conversation. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables...
... turned off in the scanner mode. 18 128-7961 18 of the unit. From GMRS/FRS standby mode, momentarily press the VOX button or until the VOX icon disappears from the display. VOX Enable Operation This option enables you to the preferred settings of 28 To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu: - Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental channel change to have hands-free conversation. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables...
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... (1 bar = low charge, 3 bars = full charge). Remove batteries from plastic wrapper. 2. Place each radio, observing polarity. 3. If a stored memory channel is empty ( ) and flashing on the LCD displays three bars to the home channel. Battery Alert When the battery icon is inactive for 6-7 hours. Charge for listening purposes, wait 5 seconds to the next available channel signal using the auto scan feature. The battery icon on the display, recharge unit or install fresh batteries. NOTE...
... (1 bar = low charge, 3 bars = full charge). Remove batteries from plastic wrapper. 2. Place each radio, observing polarity. 3. If a stored memory channel is empty ( ) and flashing on the LCD displays three bars to the home channel. Battery Alert When the battery icon is inactive for 6-7 hours. Charge for listening purposes, wait 5 seconds to the next available channel signal using the auto scan feature. The battery icon on the display, recharge unit or install fresh batteries. NOTE...
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... to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you do so. • Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is recommended that is designed to meet the legal limits set by the FCC. • Do not use the units closer than 5 feet apart. 3. These features will eliminate the possibility of chemicals leaking from the microphone (9) and speak slowly...
... to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you do so. • Remove the batteries from the transceiver if it is recommended that is designed to meet the legal limits set by the FCC. • Do not use the units closer than 5 feet apart. 3. These features will eliminate the possibility of chemicals leaking from the microphone (9) and speak slowly...
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... paragraph Installing the Batteries. Troubleshooting Problem No transmission while pressing the PTT Button Weak or no signal received Unit beeps, but will not function when turned on Reception of unwanted signals Possible cause Weak batteries Incorrect battery polarity Weak batteries Channel and privacy code not set code number to match the setting of the target transceiver. Charge or replace batteries Adjust the transceiver's settings to match those settings of the target transceiver Increase volume level Release PTT Button Change to a different channel Avoid operating...
... paragraph Installing the Batteries. Troubleshooting Problem No transmission while pressing the PTT Button Weak or no signal received Unit beeps, but will not function when turned on Reception of unwanted signals Possible cause Weak batteries Incorrect battery polarity Weak batteries Channel and privacy code not set code number to match the setting of the target transceiver. Charge or replace batteries Adjust the transceiver's settings to match those settings of the target transceiver Increase volume level Release PTT Button Change to a different channel Avoid operating...
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Technical Specifications: General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS Radios) Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Channel Spacing Privacy Codes Scanner Frequency Range Dimensions (W x H x D) (With Antenna) Power Supply Power Source Operating Time: (Transmit: Receive: Standby (5:5:90 Ratio) (Based on alkaline batteries) Receiver Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power Modulation Distortion Transmitter Refer to frequency chart on next page Refer to frequency chart on next page Refer to frequency chart on next page 12.5 kHz 38 for each main channel 450-470MHz ...
Technical Specifications: General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS Radios) Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Channel Spacing Privacy Codes Scanner Frequency Range Dimensions (W x H x D) (With Antenna) Power Supply Power Source Operating Time: (Transmit: Receive: Standby (5:5:90 Ratio) (Based on alkaline batteries) Receiver Useable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power Modulation Distortion Transmitter Refer to frequency chart on next page Refer to frequency chart on next page Refer to frequency chart on next page 12.5 kHz 38 for each main channel 450-470MHz ...
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... transceiver complies with FRS radios. Use in the United States of America. Channels 15 through 22 are FRS only. Main Channel Frequencies: CHANNEL/TYPE FREQ (MHz) CHANNEL/TYPE FREQ (MHz) 1 GMRS/FRS 462.5625 12 FRS 467.6625 2 GMRS/FRS 462.5875 13 FRS 467.6875 3 GMRS/FRS 462.6125 14 FRS 467.7125 4 GMRS/FRS 462.6375 15 GMRS 462.5500 5 GMRS/FRS 462.6625 16 GMRS 462.5750 6 GMRS/FRS 462.6875 17 GMRS 462.6000 7 GMRS/FRS 462.7125 18 GMRS 462.6250 8 FRS...
... transceiver complies with FRS radios. Use in the United States of America. Channels 15 through 22 are FRS only. Main Channel Frequencies: CHANNEL/TYPE FREQ (MHz) CHANNEL/TYPE FREQ (MHz) 1 GMRS/FRS 462.5625 12 FRS 467.6625 2 GMRS/FRS 462.5875 13 FRS 467.6875 3 GMRS/FRS 462.6125 14 FRS 467.7125 4 GMRS/FRS 462.6375 15 GMRS 462.5500 5 GMRS/FRS 462.6625 16 GMRS 462.5750 6 GMRS/FRS 462.6875 17 GMRS 462.6000 7 GMRS/FRS 462.7125 18 GMRS 462.6250 8 FRS...
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... CHANNEL FRS/GMRS 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 CHCAHNANENLESLSNONOT TAVAILABLE AVAILABLE CHANNELS NOT AVAILABLE 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 11 15 15 8 16 16 12 17 17 9 18 18 13 19 19 10 20 20 14 21 21 15 22 22 NOTE WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS, COMPARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMPATIBILITY...
... CHANNEL FRS/GMRS 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 CHCAHNANENLESLSNONOT TAVAILABLE AVAILABLE CHANNELS NOT AVAILABLE 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 11 15 15 8 16 16 12 17 17 9 18 18 13 19 19 10 20 20 14 21 21 15 22 22 NOTE WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS, COMPARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMPATIBILITY...