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Copyright © 2016 by BTECH
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or
other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the
publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and
certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission
requests, write to the publisher.
Contributions taken from: Miklor.com Resource Site, and Jim Unroe, KC9HI. Used by
permission. All rights reserved.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE OF THE GMRS-V1. THIS GMRS
RADIO WILL DELIVER YOU SECURE INSTANT RELIABLE
COMMUNICATION.
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
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Table of Contents
Part I. Getting started
Chapter 1. - Initial setup
Safety Information
Features and Functions
What's in the box
Assembly
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Antenna
Belt clip
Battery
Charging and battery maintenance
Charging
Battery Maintenance
Chapter 2. - Getting to know your radio
The main display
Battery Level Indicator
Status LED
Side key 1 / [F]
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Side key 2 / [M]
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to Switch
Dual Push-To-Talk
Numeric keypad
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Pound # Key
Star * Key
Zero 0 Key
Menu and function keys
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Accessory jack
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Chapter 3. - Basic Use
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Turning the unit on
Turning the unit off
Adjusting the volume
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Power and volume
Making a call
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FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION
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Part I. Getting started
Part one covers the basic setup and use of your hand-held two-way
transceiver.
C HAPTER 1 INITIAL SETUP
C HAPTER 2 G ETTING TO KNOW YOUR RADIO
C HAPTER 3 B ASIC U SE
C HAPTER 4 GMRS INFORMATION AND FCC D ECLARATION
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Chapter 1. - Initial setup
Safety Information
The following safety precautions should always be observed during operation, service and
repair of this equipment.
• Qualified technicians shall service this equipment only.
• Do not modify the radio for any reason.
• Use only BTECH supplied or approved batteries and chargers.
• Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
• Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with explosive and flammable materials.
• Do not charge your battery in a location with explosive and flammable materials.
• To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio
in any area where posted notices instruct you to do so.
• Turn off your radio before boarding an aircraft; any use of a radio must be in accordance
with airline regulations or crew instructions.
• Turn off your radio before entering a blasting area.
• For vehicles with an air bag, do not place a radio in the area over an air bag or in the air
bag deployment area.
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Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight over a long time, nor place it close to heating
source.
When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the
microphone 3 to 4 centimeters away from your lips.
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy
Your BTECH radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines
regarding exposure of human being to radio frequency electromagnetic energy:
- United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992
- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition
- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the
United States, Report 86, 1986
- International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
To control your exposure and ensure sompliance with the occupational or controlled environment exposure limits, transmit no
more than 50% of the time. The radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting.
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Features and Functions
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GMRS Transceiver
High Capacity Lithium-Ion battery
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Alarm function.
High low power, selectable.
Function beep on the keyboard.
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• Up to 128 named memory channels.
• Tri Color Display
• Dual watch / Dual reception.
Transmission time-out timer.
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Busy channel lock out
LED flashlight.
Ten (10) levels of Squelch adjustment.
“Roger Beep”.
Keypad lock
Battery saving function
PC programmable.
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DTMF encoder.
Broadcast FM receiver 65-108 MHz
VOX (voice activated transmit).
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What's in the box
This transceiver comes shipped with the following items in the box:
• GMRS-V1 Radio Body
• 1800mAh Lithium-Ion battery pack
• Antenna
• Desk charger (With wall-wart)
• Optional belt clip
• Optional wrist-strap
• Dual PTT Earpiece
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Assembly
Before the radio is ready for use we need to attach the antenna and battery pack, as well as
charge the battery.
Antenna
This transceiver is fitted with a Male SMA connector. To mount
your antenna (Female SMA connector), align the two connectors
and turn clockwise until it stops.
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Do not over-tighten your antenna to avoid damage to the connectors.
When installing the antenna, don't grip it by the top. Grip by the base and turn.
If you use an external antenna, make sure the SWR is about 1.5:1 or lower to avoid
damage to the transceiver.
Do not hold the antenna with your hand while transmitting.
Never transmit without an antenna.
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Belt clip
At the back of the radio there are two parallel screws mounted
above the battery, remove these and thread them through the
holes on the belt clip as you screw them back into the radio body.
Do not use any form of glue to fix the screws on the battery
clip. The solvents in the glue may cause damage to the
battery casing.
Battery
Before attaching or removing the battery make sure your radio is turned off by turning the
power/volume knob all the way counter-clockwise.
Installation
Make sure the battery is aligned in parallel with the radio
body with the lower edge of the battery about 1-2cm below
the edge of the radio.
Once aligned with the guide-rails, slide the battery upward
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until you hear a click as the battery locks in place.
Removal
To remove the battery: press the battery releases on the sides of the battery pack as you slide
the battery downward.
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Charging and battery maintenance
Charging
Battery should be fully charged before initial use. Optimum battery efficiency will be
achieved after the three full battery charge and discharge cycles.
Follow these steps to hook up and use the charger:
1. Plug the DC connector of the power adaptor into the charger base.
2. Plug the AC connector of the power adaptor into a main AC wall outlet.
3. Place the radio in the charging slot on the charger.
4. Make sure the radio is making contact with the charger. When the red LED comes on
steady, your radio is charging.
5. The radio is fully charged once the charger's green status LED goes steady. Please
remove the radio at that time to avoid over-charging your battery.
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Table 1.1. Charger LED codes
Red LED
Green LED
Status
Flashing
Flashing
Standby (charger empty) or
charge complete
Steady
Off
Charging
Off
Steady
Charge complete.
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The charger and battery are fitted with matching notches so that you can charge your
battery on its own! Practical if you have two batteries. That way you can charge one
battery while still using your radio.
Radio should be turned OFF during charge cycle
Battery Maintenance
The battery for your radio comes uncharged from the factory; please let it charge for at least
four to five hours before you start using your radio.
• Use only batteries approved by the original manufacturer.
• Never attempt to disassemble your battery pack.
• Do not expose your batteries to fire or intense heat
• Dispose of batteries in accordance with local recycling regulations. Batteries do not
belong in your trashcan!
Prolonging the life of your battery
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Only charge batteries in normal room temperatures.
When charging a battery attached to the radio, turn the radio off for a faster charge.
Do not unplug the power to the charger or remove the battery and/or radio before it's
finished charging.
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Never charge a wet battery.
Batteries wear out over time. If you notice a considerably shorter operating time with
your radio, please consider purchasing a new battery.
Battery performance will be reduced in temperatures below freezing. When working in
cold environments, keep a spare battery on you. Preferably inside your jacket or in a
similar location in order to keep the battery warm.
Dust can interfere with the contacts on the battery. If necessary wipe the contacts with a
clean cloth to ensure proper contact with radio and charger.
If your battery has become wet, remove it from the radio, wipe it dry with a towel and
put it in a plastic bag with a handful of dry rice. Tie the bag up and let it sit over night.
The rice will absorb any remaining moisture in the battery.
This method is only effective against minor splashes (light rain for instance). A soaked
radio may very well be beyond repair.
Storage
Partially charge your battery before long-term storage in order to prevent damage from overdischarge. While lead acid must always be kept at full charge during storage, this radio uses a
lithium-based battery and should be stored at around a 40 percent charge. This level minimizes
age-related capacity loss while keeping the battery in operating condition and allowing selfGMRS-V1
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discharge.
To avoid severe capacity degradation of your battery while in long-term storage, please cycle
the battery at least every six (6) months.
Store your batteries in a cool and dry place, never above normal room temperatures.
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Chapter 2. - Getting to know your radio
Figure 2.1. BTECH GMRS-V1, overview
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1.
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Antenna, see the section called “Assembly” for details.
Two-line LCD
Keypad
Power / Volume knob, usage discussed in the section called “Power and volume”.
LED flashlight - See the section called “Side key 2 - MONI (Monitor and Flashlight)” for
more information.
Speaker
Microphone
Battery release latch
PTT A key, usage discussed in the section called “Dual Push-to-Talk”.
PTT B key, usage discussed in the section called “Dual Push-to-Talk”.
Side Key 1 / [F]
Side Key 2 / [M]
Strap Buckle
Accessory jack
Status LEDs
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Battery Level Indicator
When the battery level indicator reads
the battery is depleted. At this point the radio will start
beeping periodically as well as flash the backlight of the display and when voice prompts are
enabled, a "Low Voltage" announcement will be heard, indicating that you need to change your
battery or put your radio in the charger.
To get an Accurate Voltage reading you Press and Hold
button (for about 2 seconds), the
display will show the current voltage capacity of the battery
Status LED
The status LED has a very simple and traditional design. When you receive a signal it turns
green, when you transmit it turns red, and it's off in standby.
Side key 1 / [F]
Press [F] momentarily to start the broadcast FM receiver. Another momentary press turns the
broadcast FM receiver off. If a signal is received on the active frequency or channel while you
are listening to the broadcast FM, the receiver will open squelch to that frequency (as if
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scanning) and remain there until the signal goes away; it will then switch back to broadcast FM.
Press and hold [F] to activate the alarm function. Press [F] (a short press) again to turn it off.
To send out a tone (more details in the section called “Tone-burst”.) Press the [F] key while
holding down the PTT.
Side key 2 / [M]
Press [M] momentarily to turn on the LED flashlight. Another momentary press will flash the
LED. Another momentary press turns the flashlight off.
Press and hold [M] to monitor the signal. This will open up the squelch so you can listen to the
unfiltered signal.
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Dual Push-To-Talk
The GMRS-V1 includes a Dual PTT Key/ Rocker Switch. You can communicate with other parties
effortlessly by pressing the PTT rocker key upwards to transmit on Channel A (the upper
display), or by pressing the PTT rocker key downwards to transmit on Channel B (the lower
display).
The GMRS-V1 allows syncing the rocker switch as a single push-to-talk button (refer to Menu
Option ? for more details).
Numeric keypad
The BTECH GMRS-V1 hand-held transceiver comes standard with a full numeric keypad.
Figure 2.3. BTECH GMRS-V1, keypad
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The numeric keys have their secondary function printed on them (in reality it's rather menu
short-cuts, more on that in Chapter 4, Working the menu system).
The
, and
keys also serve as scan, keypad lock, and Voltage display respectively.
Pound # Key
In channel mode,
also acts as a transmit power shift key. While in channel mode,
momentarily press
to change between High and Low transmit power. Do note that this is
does not alter the transmit power stored to memory for that channel; it only affects the current
session. Switching to another channel or another operating mode (including broadcast FM) will
reset transmit power to what's stored in channel memory.
Keypad Lock
The BTECH GMRS-V1 features a keypad lock that locks out all keys except for the three side
keys.
To enable or disable the keypad lock, press and hold the
key for about two seconds.
You can also enable so that the radio automatically locks the keypad after ten seconds from the
menu, see Chapter 5, Working the menu system
Star * Key
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A short momentary press of the key enables the reverse function.
When listening to broadcast FM a momentary press will start the scanning. Scanning in
broadcast FM will stop as soon as an active station is found, regardless of scanner resume
method.
To enable the scanner, press and hold the
Scanning for details.
key for about two seconds. See Chapter 6,
Zero 0 Key
The BTECH GMRS-V1 features a battery voltage meter that the current voltage of the battery on
the display
To see the voltage displayed, press and hold the
key for about two seconds.
Menu and function keys
The
key, used to enter the menu and confirm menu options.
The
and
keys are used to navigate through the menu as well as select channels and step
up or down in frequency (depending on operating mode).
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The
key is used to exit menus and cancel menu options.
The
key a l s o switches between A (upper) and B (lower) displays. The frequency or
channel on the selected display becomes the active listening and transmit frequency or
channel.
When listening to broadcast FM, the
bands.
key switches between 65-75 MHz and 76-108 MHz
For a more in-depth explanation on how to work the menu see Chapter 5, Working the menu
system.
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Accessory jack
The accessory jack on the BTECH GMRS-V1 is a Kenwood compatible two (2)-pin design.
Figure 2.4. Typical 2 pin Kenwood headset configuration.
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To attach accessories such as headsets, speaker-mics or programming cables, align the connectors and
push in fully.
The fit isn't always perfect on cheap or clone cables and connectors and may require a bit of force to
wiggle them in completely.
Make sure the radio is off before attaching any accessories.
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Chapter 3. - Basic Use
Power and volume
Before we turn the power on, make sure you have attached the battery and antenna as
described in Chapter 1, Initial setup.
Turning the unit on
To turn the unit on, simply rotate the volume/power knob clockwise
until you hear a "click". If your radio powers on correctly there should be
an audible double beep after about one second and the display will
show a message or flash the LCD depending on settings for about one
second (see “38 PONMSG - Power On Message” in Appendix B, Menu
definitions). Then it will display a frequency or channel. If the Voice
prompt is enabled, the voice will announce "frequency mode" or
"channel mode".
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Making a call
Press and hold the PTT button on the side of the radio body to transmit (upwards for CHANNEL
A; downwards for CHANNEL B). While transmitting, speak approximately 3-5cm from the
microphone. When you release the PTT your transceiver will go back to receive mode.
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the preprogrammed GMRS channels, as well as modifying the privacy tones (CTCSS and DCS)
and power levels of the channels. To find out more on how to program additional scanner
channels see Chapter 11, Programming.
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FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION
The GMRS-V1 operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies, which require an
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to transmitting
on all channels, which comprise of GMRS channels. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed
use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act's
Sections 501 and 502 (amended).
You will be issued a call sign by the FCC, which should be used for station identification when
operating the radio on GMRS channels. You should also cooperate by engaging in permissible
transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent
with the length of their transmission time.
To obtain a license or ask questions about the license application, contact the FCC at 1-888-CALL
FCC or go to the FCC's website: http://www.fcc.gov and request form 605.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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