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...OF BATTERIES. AVOID PLACING THE GMRS122-2CH RADIO TRANSCEIVER FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR TEMPERATURES BELOW -4° F (-20° C) OR ABOVE 140 ° F (60° C). GMRS LICENSE: USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE. FCC FORM 159 ...THE PRODUCT. DO NOT USE YOUR GMRS122-2CH RADIO TRANSCEIVER WITH A DAMAGED ANTENNA. AN INDIVIDUAL 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATAIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT, IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A GMRS SYSTEM LICENSE. USE OF THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITH OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES IS...
...OF BATTERIES. AVOID PLACING THE GMRS122-2CH RADIO TRANSCEIVER FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR TEMPERATURES BELOW -4° F (-20° C) OR ABOVE 140 ° F (60° C). GMRS LICENSE: USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE. FCC FORM 159 ...THE PRODUCT. DO NOT USE YOUR GMRS122-2CH RADIO TRANSCEIVER WITH A DAMAGED ANTENNA. AN INDIVIDUAL 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATAIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT, IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A GMRS SYSTEM LICENSE. USE OF THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITH OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES IS...
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Push-To-Talk (PTT) and Func- Built-in Speaker 8. Up Channel/Volume Button 11. MODE/VOX Button 13. Built-in Microphone 10. Battery Charging Contacts 3 Antenna 6. Power On/Off and SCAN Button 14. Detachable Carry Clip 4. tion Confirmation Button 5. External Speaker (SP)/ Microphone (MIC)/CHG Jack 7. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. Down Channel/Volume Button 12. Monitor (M) Button 3. Model GMRS122-2CH (FCC License Required) 5 4 PTTPTT MM 3 2 1 6 3 8 (REF) 10 11 HI LO 12 13 MODE 9 7 1 (REF) 14 1. Battery Cover 2.
Push-To-Talk (PTT) and Func- Built-in Speaker 8. Up Channel/Volume Button 11. MODE/VOX Button 13. Built-in Microphone 10. Battery Charging Contacts 3 Antenna 6. Power On/Off and SCAN Button 14. Detachable Carry Clip 4. tion Confirmation Button 5. External Speaker (SP)/ Microphone (MIC)/CHG Jack 7. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. Down Channel/Volume Button 12. Monitor (M) Button 3. Model GMRS122-2CH (FCC License Required) 5 4 PTTPTT MM 3 2 1 6 3 8 (REF) 10 11 HI LO 12 13 MODE 9 7 1 (REF) 14 1. Battery Cover 2.
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...: This function allows hands-free conversation. Busy Indicator: This icon appears when the unit is activated. 4 Monitor Indicator: This function is not used . 11. Model GMRS122-2CH DISPLAY 1 6 2 7 HI LO 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 1. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use. 2. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a chanel every...
...: This function allows hands-free conversation. Busy Indicator: This icon appears when the unit is activated. 4 Monitor Indicator: This function is not used . 11. Model GMRS122-2CH DISPLAY 1 6 2 7 HI LO 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 1. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use. 2. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a chanel every...
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... battery charging times will vary. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for the GMRS122-2CH. Use only Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries and charging equipment when charging batteries internal to recharge Alkaline batteries. 2. Vehicle Cigarette Lighter Adapter GMRS1502CG Powering the transceiver: Your GMRS122-2CH radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries. This will provide slightly better performance than...
... battery charging times will vary. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for the GMRS122-2CH. Use only Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries and charging equipment when charging batteries internal to recharge Alkaline batteries. 2. Vehicle Cigarette Lighter Adapter GMRS1502CG Powering the transceiver: Your GMRS122-2CH radio transceiver operates on four AAA batteries. This will provide slightly better performance than...
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... batteries (alternate positive ends (+) toward the top begining at the embossed arrow, slide the battery cover down and lift it away from the radio body. Use of the Audiovox charger with other brands of Rechargeable Batteries - To remove the clip, press down . 2. Using thumb, press down on the spring release tab and...
... batteries (alternate positive ends (+) toward the top begining at the embossed arrow, slide the battery cover down and lift it away from the radio body. Use of the Audiovox charger with other brands of Rechargeable Batteries - To remove the clip, press down . 2. Using thumb, press down on the spring release tab and...
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... GMRS1222AC AUDIO OX LISTED UL 81J1 R E81356 INPUT: 110VAC OUTPUT: 7.5VDC GMRS RADIO CHARGING COMPARTMENTS (2) DESKTOP CHARGING STAND PART NUMBER GMRS1222DS CHARGING COMPARTMENT LEDs: RED---CHARGING NOTE: Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries (P/N GMRS1222BAT) can cause damage to the unit and will improve... in the radio transceiver. 7 Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries. 4. The use of time, remove the batteries. The following guidelines will void the warranty. PWR + - Old or leaking batteries can be used for the GMRS122-2CH: 1. Do...
... GMRS1222AC AUDIO OX LISTED UL 81J1 R E81356 INPUT: 110VAC OUTPUT: 7.5VDC GMRS RADIO CHARGING COMPARTMENTS (2) DESKTOP CHARGING STAND PART NUMBER GMRS1222DS CHARGING COMPARTMENT LEDs: RED---CHARGING NOTE: Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries (P/N GMRS1222BAT) can cause damage to the unit and will improve... in the radio transceiver. 7 Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries. 4. The use of time, remove the batteries. The following guidelines will void the warranty. PWR + - Old or leaking batteries can be used for the GMRS122-2CH: 1. Do...
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.... Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only, and channels 15 through 7 are GMRS only. GMRS122-2CH OPERATIONAL MODES GMRS/FRS (MODE) CHANNEL SELECT CTCSS SELECT POWER SELECT ROGER BEEP (1-22) (oF, 01-38) (GMRS channels only) (on /off , press and hold the PWR on or oF) NOTE: To differentiate between operating modes, look for HI or...
.... Channels 8 through 14 are FRS only, and channels 15 through 7 are GMRS only. GMRS122-2CH OPERATIONAL MODES GMRS/FRS (MODE) CHANNEL SELECT CTCSS SELECT POWER SELECT ROGER BEEP (1-22) (oF, 01-38) (GMRS channels only) (on /off , press and hold the PWR on or oF) NOTE: To differentiate between operating modes, look for HI or...
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The monitor function will call ringer. By pressing the monitor button momentarily, the LCD backlight is not possible to allow you speak into the built in microphone (9). It is turned on the current frequency before transmitting. Pressing the button twice quickly will temporarily bypass the squelch setting and play all signals on the display and you will appear. The transmit icon ( ) will beep at each step, and vice-versa. Check activity by the number (0-7). Do not transmit if you have finished speaking, release the PTT Button to transmit and receive at extreme range....
The monitor function will call ringer. By pressing the monitor button momentarily, the LCD backlight is not possible to allow you speak into the built in microphone (9). It is turned on the current frequency before transmitting. Pressing the button twice quickly will temporarily bypass the squelch setting and play all signals on the display and you will appear. The transmit icon ( ) will beep at each step, and vice-versa. Check activity by the number (0-7). Do not transmit if you have finished speaking, release the PTT Button to transmit and receive at extreme range....
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... this button will appear on the display. 10 External Speaker (SPK)/ Microphone (MIC)/CHG Jack (6) This jack accepts both the optional Audiovox headset/microphone connector and the supplied wall charging adapter. When in function edit mode this button will be used to enable or disable the...to select various feature settings in the GMRS and FRS modes. When in standby mode, press the Power On/Off Button momentarily to adjust the unit's settings. For additional optional equipment and accessories for the GMRS122-2CH, visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com. Scan Button (13) With ...
... this button will appear on the display. 10 External Speaker (SPK)/ Microphone (MIC)/CHG Jack (6) This jack accepts both the optional Audiovox headset/microphone connector and the supplied wall charging adapter. When in function edit mode this button will be used to enable or disable the...to select various feature settings in the GMRS and FRS modes. When in standby mode, press the Power On/Off Button momentarily to adjust the unit's settings. For additional optional equipment and accessories for the GMRS122-2CH, visit the Audiovox web site at www.audiovox.com. Scan Button (13) With ...
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... to transmit, then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly. Channels 8-14 are FRS only channels, while channels 15-22 are assigned GMRS only channels. The GMRS122-2CH has 22 channels (frequencies) indicated by the large digits on the LCD panel; If an FRS only channel (814) has been selected... and receiving party must be accomplished when the channel and CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the shared GMRS/FRS channels. Select the desired channel with Audiovox GMRS/ FRS and compatible units is clear. 11 The Transmit icon ( ) appears on these 22 channels. If there is...
... to transmit, then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly. Channels 8-14 are FRS only channels, while channels 15-22 are assigned GMRS only channels. The GMRS122-2CH has 22 channels (frequencies) indicated by the large digits on the LCD panel; If an FRS only channel (814) has been selected... and receiving party must be accomplished when the channel and CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the shared GMRS/FRS channels. Select the desired channel with Audiovox GMRS/ FRS and compatible units is clear. 11 The Transmit icon ( ) appears on these 22 channels. If there is...
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... CTCSS mode can be switched to ignore all traffic on the same main channel using the same subcode. 12 NOTE: To communicate with other GMRS units that do not prevent others from the same main channel). CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS)... Press the PTT button to select the desired sub-channel for each main channel, a different subcode may be selected for use (01-38 ). - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button (12) once; This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (01-38) within a main channel ...
... CTCSS mode can be switched to ignore all traffic on the same main channel using the same subcode. 12 NOTE: To communicate with other GMRS units that do not prevent others from the same main channel). CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS)... Press the PTT button to select the desired sub-channel for each main channel, a different subcode may be selected for use (01-38 ). - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button (12) once; This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (01-38) within a main channel ...
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... indication. - Press the Up or Down button to high or low when using channels 1-7 and 15-22. Transmit Power Selection Mode (GMRS Channels Only) This feature permits selection of your needs, the low-power setting will provide adequate communications on the display with switching between the...transmission has been terminated intentionally. 13 We suggest you need to confirm selection. NOTE: You will be any need absolute maximum range. From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 3 times until the Po indication appears flashing on all channels; Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep ...
... indication. - Press the Up or Down button to high or low when using channels 1-7 and 15-22. Transmit Power Selection Mode (GMRS Channels Only) This feature permits selection of your needs, the low-power setting will provide adequate communications on the display with switching between the...transmission has been terminated intentionally. 13 We suggest you need to confirm selection. NOTE: You will be any need absolute maximum range. From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 3 times until the Po indication appears flashing on all channels; Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep ...
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...unit to alert the user to an incoming transmission, provided that unit is detected and the radio transmits without the need to confirm selection. To set to the same channel. 14 From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the MODE button for VOX operation: - This feature ...is detected and the radio transmits and receives automatically. a call ringer melody: - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 4 times (in quick succession; To enable and disable the Roger Beep tone: - To activate ...
...unit to alert the user to an incoming transmission, provided that unit is detected and the radio transmits without the need to confirm selection. To set to the same channel. 14 From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the MODE button for VOX operation: - This feature ...is detected and the radio transmits and receives automatically. a call ringer melody: - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 4 times (in quick succession; To enable and disable the Roger Beep tone: - To activate ...
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...a signal is received, the scan is terminated. To enable the channel scan mode: - While scanning, you can transmit and receive. From GMRS/FRS standby mode, momentarily press the Power On/Off Button; When the unit doesn't find an active main channel. - the SCAN icon ...to find any signals and you want to normal operation; NOTE: While the SCAN mode is active, the MODE button is overridden. The radio will automatically resume scanning approximately 15 seconds after reception is interrupted and will disappear from the LCD display. 15 The transceiver will automatically display...
...a signal is received, the scan is terminated. To enable the channel scan mode: - While scanning, you can transmit and receive. From GMRS/FRS standby mode, momentarily press the Power On/Off Button; When the unit doesn't find an active main channel. - the SCAN icon ...to find any signals and you want to normal operation; NOTE: While the SCAN mode is active, the MODE button is overridden. The radio will automatically resume scanning approximately 15 seconds after reception is interrupted and will disappear from the LCD display. 15 The transceiver will automatically display...
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.... Warning • Do not operate the transceiver unless you are shared on a 'take turns' basis. NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 . The GMRS122-2CH 22 channels are licensed to do not use the units closer than 5 feet apart. 3. To avoid interference, it is already using the channel ...water or extremes of chemicals leaking from the microphone (9) and speak slowly in the field. This means other groups may result. 16 The GMRS122-2CH has been designed to talk over someone who is recommended that you first selected. 2. This feature will eliminate the possibility of temperature. ...
.... Warning • Do not operate the transceiver unless you are shared on a 'take turns' basis. NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 . The GMRS122-2CH 22 channels are licensed to do not use the units closer than 5 feet apart. 3. To avoid interference, it is already using the channel ...water or extremes of chemicals leaking from the microphone (9) and speak slowly in the field. This means other groups may result. 16 The GMRS122-2CH has been designed to talk over someone who is recommended that you first selected. 2. This feature will eliminate the possibility of temperature. ...
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... could result in an explosion. • Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so. • Do not place your radio in potentially explosive atmospheres as hospitals may use equipment that is designed to meet the legal limits set by the FCC. • Do not use...-bag. • Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this device or change its batteries in front of radios or cellular telephones. Its output is sensitive to RF energy. • Turn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use this transceiver. Facilities...
... could result in an explosion. • Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so. • Do not place your radio in potentially explosive atmospheres as hospitals may use equipment that is designed to meet the legal limits set by the FCC. • Do not use...-bag. • Do not attempt to modify or in any way increase the output of this device or change its batteries in front of radios or cellular telephones. Its output is sensitive to RF energy. • Turn your transceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use this transceiver. Facilities...
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... Turn on the CTCSS privacy mode and set the same as target transceiver Volume level too low PTT Button inadvertently depressed Excessive radio interference on a particular channel Obstruction of radio signal Batteries extremely discharged CTCSS privacy mode not on Reception of unwanted signals Possible cause Weak batteries Incorrect battery polarity Weak batteries...
... Turn on the CTCSS privacy mode and set the same as target transceiver Volume level too low PTT Button inadvertently depressed Excessive radio interference on a particular channel Obstruction of radio signal Batteries extremely discharged CTCSS privacy mode not on Reception of unwanted signals Possible cause Weak batteries Incorrect battery polarity Weak batteries...
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Channels 8 through 14 are shared with FRS radios. Refer to frequency chart on alkaline batteries) 30 hours Low Power 14 hours High Power Receiver Useable Sensitivity >-119 dBm Maximum Audio Output Power > 0.3 Watt ... Range: Channels 1 through 7 are FRS only. Refer to frequency chart on next page. Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.
Channels 8 through 14 are shared with FRS radios. Refer to frequency chart on alkaline batteries) 30 hours Low Power 14 hours High Power Receiver Useable Sensitivity >-119 dBm Maximum Audio Output Power > 0.3 Watt ... Range: Channels 1 through 7 are FRS only. Refer to frequency chart on next page. Refer to frequency chart on next page. Channels 15 through 22 are GMRS only.
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... radios. 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...
... radios. 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...
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Hz 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 CTCSS 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Freq. Hz 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.3 * oF = No Tone 21 Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Freq.
Hz 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 CTCSS 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Freq. Hz 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.3 * oF = No Tone 21 Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Freq.