TTI Tech GMRS-1535 Handheld GMRS Transceiver User Manual GMRS 1535 Owner s Manual

TTI Tech Co., Ltd. Handheld GMRS Transceiver GMRS 1535 Owner s Manual

Users Manual

01-02-07 - I - General Mobile Radio Service GMRS-1535 l CTCSS Sub Tone (38 Frequency) l VOX Operating l Scanning l Monitor l Weather Radio Band (10 Channels) l Weather Alert l Key Pad Lock l Back Light LCD Display l Battery Status Indicator l Emergency Channel l Compact Size l Time out timer l Choice of Battery - Rechargeable Battery - Standard Alkaline Instruction Manual
01-02-07 - II - CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................1 1) Product Description..............................................................................................................1 2) Package Contents.................................................................................................................1 3) Features................................................................................................................................ 1 4) Front side Overview.............................................................................................................2 5) Rear side Overview................................................................................................................ 3 6) Function and Feature Display ...............................................................................................4 7) GMRS Mode (Function) key sequence ...................................................................................5 8) Weather Mode (Function) key sequence ...............................................................................5 2 INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................5 1) Installation of the batteries..................................................................................................5 2) Antenna................................................................................................................................ 6 3 Basic Operation.......................................................................................................................6 1) On/Off & Volume control......................................................................................................6 2) Selecting the Channel and tone code(CTCSS)......................................................................6 3) Receiving...............................................................................................................................6 4) Monitoring the channel.........................................................................................................7 5) Auto Channel and tone code(CTCSS) Scanning.................................................................... 7 6) Transmitting .........................................................................................................................7 7) Dual Watch Scan Channel and tone code(CTCSS)................................................................ 8 8) VOX (Voice Operated Switching) ...........................................................................................8 9) Emergency Call Ringer Selection Mode ................................................................................ 9 10) Emergency Channel Mode ........................................................................................ 9 11) Keypad Lock .......................................................................................................................9 12) Backlight.............................................................................................................................9 13) Battery status indicator.................................................................................................... 10 14) Beep tone ..................................................................................................................10 15) Time out timer..................................................................................................................10 16) Transmitting Power Selection Mode .................................................................................10 17) Roger Beep tone ...............................................................................................................11 18) Weather Mode...................................................................................................................11 19) Weather Alert.................................................................................................................... 11 20) External DC socket ...........................................................................................................11
01-02-07 - III - 21) External Speaker - Mic......................................................................................................11 4 INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................12 1) Radio..................................................................................................................................12 2) Battery................................................................................................................................ 12 3) Operating temperature .......................................................................................................12 5 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................12 1) GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................ 12 2) TRANSMITTER.................................................................................................................... 13 3) RECEIVER...........................................................................................................................13 4) DIMENSIONS......................................................................................................................13 5) BASIC PACKAGE..................................................................................................................13 6) OPTION...............................................................................................................................13 6 MAIN CHANNEL FREQUENCY TABLE (in MHz)......................................................................14 7 WEATHER FREQUENCY TABLE ..............................................................................................14
GMRS-1535 Instruction Manual 01-02-07 - 1 - 1 INTRODUCTION 1) Product Description GMRS-1535 General Mobile Radio Service has been designed to enable you to use for general purpose. This is a sophisticated multi channel, battery powered, 462 MHz FM two-way radio. The controls and accessories are easy to use and GMRS-1535 can be used correspond to FRS for channel 1 to 7. Also it has a 38 CTCSS feature to get the clear communication without interference. And also this radio can be operated the weather band radio. 2) Package Contents When you open the package, you should have; l GMRS-1535 Radio Unit l Rechargeable Battery Cell ( AAA x 4 ) l Wall Charger l User’s Manual 3) Features l CTCSS(38 Frequency) l Channel Scan and Dual Channel Scan l VOX(Voice Operated Switching) l RSSI(Received Signal Strength Indicator) l Call Signal (5 ringer signal) l Beep ON/OFF l PSC(Auto Power Saving Control) l Monitor l LCD Back lighting l Low Battery Indicator l Emergency Call l Keypad Lock l Transmitting/Receiving LED l Weather Indicator l Weather Band Radio (10CH) l Weather Alert l Time Out Timer(3min)
GMRS-1535 Instruction Manual 01-02-07 - 2 - 4) Front side Overview
GMRS-1535 Instruction Manual 01-02-07 - 3 - 5) Rear side Overview
GMRS-1535 Instruction Manual 01-02-07 - 4 - 6) Function and Feature Display Key lock indicator : Indicates that the key lock function is in use Beep ON/OFF indicator : Appears while key tone is in use. Emergency Channel indicator : Appears when emergency channel is in use. Battery indicator : Indicates the battery status. Channel readout : Shows the current channel number CTCSS Channel readout Channel & CTCSS displaying CTCSS indicator: Appears when the CTCSS function is in use. Receive signal indicator VOX (Voice Activated Transmit) Indicator Monitor indicator Scan indicator : Indicates that scan is enabled. Dual Watch Mode indicator : Appears when dual watch mode is in use. Tx Power Low indicator Tx Power Hi indicator Roger Beep ON/OFF indicator : Appears while roger beep tone is in use Weather Mode indicator : Appears when weather mode is in use. Gmrs Mode indicator : Appears when gmrs mode is in use.
GMRS-1535 Instruction Manual 01-02-07 - 5 - 7) GMRS Mode (Function) key sequence l 1'st press – Channel select l 2’nd press – CTCSS l 3’rd press -- Tx power Hi Low select l 4'th press –- VOX ON/OFF and sensitivity select l 5'th press –- Dual watch channel select l 6’th press -- Dual watch ctcss channel select l 7'th press -– Beep ON/OFF l 8’th press -- Roger beep ON/OFF l 9’th press – Call Ringer type select l 10’th press -- Time out timer 8) Weather Mode (Function) key sequence l 1'st press – Weather Channel select l 2’nd press – Weather Alert ON/OFF l 3’rd press -- Beep ON/OFF 2 INSTALLATION Your GMRS-1535 is designed for use with four "AAA" size rechargeable battery (supplied with radio) or Alkaline Batteries(not supplied).When rechargeable battery cell is installed, please charge the batteries for at least 12 hours before use. New rechargeable batteries should be fully charged before use. While rechargeable battery charge, the radio must be turned off during charging. Warning Do not use wall charger with Alkaline batteries. The radio will be damaged. 1) Installation of the batteries l Ensure the On/Off switch on the radio is to set Off position. l Hold the radio and battery cover with the back facing you. l Press down the 'battery cover latch' to release the battery cover. l Install four "AAA" size Alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries. Note : Carefully observe the polarity of the batteries before installing. l Install the battery cover into the radio until the cover latch click into place.
GMRS-1535 Instruction Manual 01-02-07 - 6 - 2) Antenna The antenna is alternately connected to the radio. It is detachable. Please do not attempt to transmit without an antenna, the radio will damage. 3 Basic Operation 1) On/Off & Volume control l Radio ON : Push the power button for 2 seconds. All indicators will appear momentarily on the LCD. l Radio Off : Push the power button for 2 seconds. All indicators disappear on the LCD. l Volume setting : Press up[] or down[] button to adjust level that is most comfortable for you. 2) Selecting the Channel and tone code(CTCSS) GMRS-1535 has a tone code system l 38 CTCSS Code ( indicated by CTC icon on the LCD ) To select the channel l Turn the radio on l Press mode button to enter function mode. l Press up[] or down[] button to select a channel. To set the tone codes(CTCSS) l Press mode button 2 times to enter ctcss function mode . l Press up[] or down[] button to select a ctcss channel. 3) Receiving The coding feature reduces possibility of interference and provides enhanced communication. You can only listen to a call containing correct matching code. Important ; Before making or listening to a call, always ensure l Correct channel is selected and l Correct code is set
GMRS-1535 Instruction Manual 01-02-07 - 7 - 4) Monitoring the channel It is used for listening the weak signal or to here all activities on the channel by manually overriding channel code setting. To activate the Monitor feature l Press and hold the MON button for over two seconds. l When you here the sound, release the MON button. To disable the Monitor feature l Press and hold the MON button for over two seconds. 5) Auto Channel and tone code(CTCSS) Scanning This feature allows you to monitor all channels and tone codes(CTCSS) automatically for valid signal. While scan, you can transmit and receive. It will return to scan mode when receiving is continued during 7 seconds To activate the Channel Scan l Press the Scan button l Radio will begin scanning for all channels. To disable the Channel Scan l Press the SCAN button again l Radio will return to normal operation. To activate the tone code(CTCSS) Scan l Press the Scan button l Radio will begin scanning for all tone codes(CTCSS). To disable the tone code(CTCSS) Scan l Press the SCAN button again l Radio will return to normal operation. 6) Transmitting l Press and hold the PTT button (The red LED will be illuminated) l Speak slowly and clearly l To stop the transmission, release the PTT button l The unit will go to the stand-by mode
GMRS-1535 Instruction Manual 01-02-07 - 8 - 7) Dual Watch Scan Channel and tone code(CTCSS) This feature allows you to monitor two special channel when the radio is in scan mode. The assigned channel will be scanned between channel and channel. Example : Dual Watch channel is 2 and 5 channel. When you are in SCAN mode ,it will be scan as follows; CH2 - 5 - 2 - 5 - 2 ..… To set the Dual Watch Scan Channel l Press the Mode button until the DW Icon blinks on the LCD. l Press the up[] button or down [] button to select the Dual Watch channel. l Press the Power Button to scan your selection. To set the Dual Watch Scan tone codes(CTCSS) l Press the Mode button until the DW and ctc Icon blinks on the LCD. l Press the up[] button or down [] button to select the Dual Watch tone code(CTCSS). l Press the Power Button to scan your selection. To activate the Dual Watch Scan l Press the Power button l Radio will begin scanning for dual watch channels. To disable the Dual Watch Scan l Press the Mode button l Radio will return to normal operation. 8) VOX (Voice Operated Switching) This option enables you to have hands-free conversation. You do not have to operate the PTT button each time when you want to transmit. When using the external SPK/MIC or EAR/MIC, your have same function. You can also control the VOX sensitivity to suit your environment of operation.(E.g. noisy road, motor bike, factory etc.) To set the VOX mode and VOX level. l Press the Mode button until the VOX Icon blinks on the LCD. l Press the up[] button or down [] button to select the VOX ON/OFF and 5 level.sensitivity. l Press the Power Button to confirm your selection. l VOX icon will be appeared in the LCD.
GMRS-1535 Instruction Manual 01-02-07 - 9 - 9) Emergency Call Ringer Selection Mode This feature provides 5 user selectable call ringer signal. The calling party identify who send a alert signal. To set your favorite call ringer signal. l Press the Mode button 9 times. l "CA 1" will appear in the LCD. l Press the up[] button or down [] button to preview the 5 available signal.. l Press the Power button to confirm. l To activate the call , click the CALL button. l You can here the call sound. 10) Emergency Channel Mode When you are in emergency situation, you just press the EMG button. The radio will be set to emergency channel (CH10 : 462.6750Mhz) automatically. To access the Emergency Channel l Press EMG button. l EMG icon and channel 10 will appear in the LCD. To disable the Emergency Channel l Press the Emergency button once. l The radio will be return to normal channel. 11) Keypad Lock The lock function is to avoid the accidental changes to channel with other radio settings. All buttons and keys will be locked except the mode, call, PTT and monitor button. To lock the keypad l Press and hold down the SCAN button for over 2 seconds. l Keypad is now locked ( icon will appear on the LCD) To unlock the keypad l Press and hold down the SCAN button for over 2 seconds. l Keypad is now unlocked( icon will disappear on the LCD) 12) Backlight Backlight is used to improve the display visibility in dark condition. To activate the Backlight l Press and hold the MON button momently.
GMRS-1535 Instruction Manual 01-02-07 - 10 - To disable the Backlight l Press and hold the MON button momently once again. 13) Battery status indicator The icon will blink when the radio is in low battery power. Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the batteries. l Full battery - three segments are illuminated. l Low battery - one segment is illuminated. The radio will be off if the battery has no power. 14) Beep tone To activate and disable the beep tone l Press the Mode button until the bp icon on the LCD. l Press the up[] button or down [] button to select the beep tone ON/OFF. l Press the Power Button to confirm your selection. 15) Time out timer This feature is to limit the transmitting time to 3 minite. Sometimes it is necessary or desirable to restrict one-way transmission. This feature can be useful when particularly trying to conserve battery Power. When the time is over, automatically change to receive mode. To activate and disable the time out timer l Press the Mode button until the tot icon on the LCD. l Press the up[] button or down [] button to select the time out timer ON/OFF. l Press the Power Button to confirm your selection. 16) Transmitting Power Selection Mode To set the transmitting power level l Press the Mode button until the Hi or Lo appears on the LCD. l Press the up[] button or down [] button to select the select Transmitting Power level. l Press the Power Button to confirm your selection.
GMRS-1535 Instruction Manual 01-02-07 - 11 - 17) Roger Beep tone To activate and disable the Roger beep tone l Press the Mode button until the rb icon on the LCD. l Press the up[] button or down [] button to select the roger beep tone ON/OFF. l Press the Power Button to confirm your selection. 18) Weather Mode To activate the Weather Mode l Press and hold down the MODE button for over 2 seconds. l icon will appear on the LCD. To disable the Weather Mode l Press and hold down the MODE button for over 2 seconds. l The radio will be return to normal mode. 19) Weather Alert To activate and disable the Weather Alert l Press the Mode button until the AL icon on the LCD. l Press the up[] button or down [] button to select the Weather Alert ON/OFF. l Press the Power Button to confirm your selection. 20) External DC socket This is to charge the rechargeable battery. Please use the approved and sullied wall charger only. If not, the radio will damage. Wall charger specification : output is 8.0 VDC, 70mAh 21) External Speaker - Mic Use the approved accessories only to have the optimum performance. l Speaker/Mic unit l Ear/Mic unit
GMRS-1535 Instruction Manual 01-02-07 - 12 - 4 INFORMATION 1) Radio l Never operate radio very close or touching to exposed parts of the human body. l Do not shock or vibrate the radio to keep the best condition. l If possible, remained this radio under the direct ray of light(the sun) or high humid area. l Do not operate the radio in explosive atmosphere. l Never hold the antenna, while transmit , to get the good performance. 2) Battery l Alkaline Batteries(4 x AAA size) l Rechargeable Ni-MH battery cell and wall charger are supplied. l Charging time ; 10~12 hours l Please do not overcharge the battery to conserve the battery lifetime. l Never attempt to charge alkaline batteries. This will damage the radio. l Use approved battery charger only. If not, the radio will damage. l Always power off the radio when charging. l Never use the wall charger simultaneously. l Avoid overcharging the rechargeable batteries. Charge battery for less than 15 hours. l Keep battery contacts clean. 3) Operating temperature The radio will work correctly under the temperature condition from -20°C to +60°C . 5 SPECIFICATIONS 1) GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS l Channel Frequency 462.5625 ~ 462.7250 MHz l Channel Capacity 15 l Frequency Control PLL synthesize l Frequency Stability 0.00050% l Channel Spacing 12.5 KHz l Ambient temperature -20°C to +60°C
GMRS-1535 Instruction Manual 01-02-07 - 13 - l Antenna Fixed 1/4 Wave l Power Supply DC 6.0V l Battery Life 18hr à AL :1.8W(1200mA - 5:5:90) 10hr à Ni-MH:1.4W(600mA - 5:5:90) 2) TRANSMITTER l RF Output MAX 2 Watts (2W-Al ,1.4W-NiMH) l Modulation F3E l Audio Distortion <5% at 1 KHZ l TX current 800mA l FM Hum & Noise 34dB Min l Spurious and Harmonics emission -60 dBc 3) RECEIVER l Sensitivity 12dB SINAD 0.25 ìV l 20dB Quieting 0.5 V l Selectivity >-60dB l Inter-Modulation -60dB l Spurious and Image Rejection -65dB l Audio output power 300 mW l FM Hum & Noise -40dB 4) DIMENSIONS l 98 mm(L) x 53.4 mm(W) x 28 mm(D) without antenna 5) BASIC PACKAGE l Radio l Rechargeable Battery cell ( NiMH 4xAAA, 600mAh ) l Wall Charger 6) OPTION l Speaker / MIC l Ear / MIC l Leather Case l Cigarette charger note : Jack diameter for Ear phone/Speaker-Microphone is 3.5ö - 2.5ö.
GMRS-1535 Instruction Manual 01-02-07 - 14 - 6 MAIN CHANNEL FREQUENCY TABLE (in MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 1 462.5625 9 462.6250 2 462.5875 10 462.6750 3 462.6125 11 462.5500 4 462.6375 12 462.6000 5 462.6625 13 462.6500 6 462.6875 14 462.7000 7 462.7125 15 462.7250 8 462.5750 NOTE : Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios 7 WEATHER FREQUENCY TABLE Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 1 162.550 6 162.550 2 162.400 7 162.525 3 162.475 8 161.650 4 162.425 9 161.775 5 162.450 10 163.275

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