Trisquare Communications GMRS380 GMRS Transceiver User Manual GMRS380 OM

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Document Description	Revised Users Manual
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GMRS380
• 8 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels
• Battery Level Meter
• 38 CTCSS Codes
• Channel Monitor
• Up to 5 Mile Range*
• Channel Scan
• Internal VOX Circuitry
• Keypad Lock
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts
• VOX Circuitry
• Backlit LCD Display
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMRS380 (General Mobile Radio Service) radio.
This product is a lightweight, palm-sized radio. Use it
at sporting events to stay in contact with family and
friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood
watch for vital communication. This compact, stateof-the-art device is equipped with many features.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Your package contains the GMRS380 radio, this
reference guide, and a product registration card.
You may operate the unit using 4 AAA alkaline
batteries or the rechargeable NiMH battery pack
(not included). The following optional accessories
may be purchased from your participating Uniden
dealer or call 1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the web
at www.uniden.com. Use only Uniden accessories.
• Optional Headset Accessories
• Headset Jack
• Battery Recharge Circuit
• Optional NiMH Battery Pack
and Charger
•Earset Mic w/ PTT - #HS2468
•Vox Headset Mic - #HSV2469
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 low, the battery meter icon
will flash and the unit will emit a low battery
tone. Replace the alkaline batteries immediately or if
you are using the NiMH battery pack, you must
recharge the batteries 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 RADIO
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
this reference guide completely before attempting to
operate the unit.
•NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
•Recharging Cradle - #RC5248
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
FOR PURCHASING A UNIDEN PRODUCT
THANK YOU
FCC GMRS LICENSE
The GMRS380 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 GMRS380 radio uses 4 AAA alkaline batteries
or the optional NiMH battery pack (not included). If
alkaline batteries are used, we recommend using
high quality alkaline batteries.
1 Antenna
2 Monitor Button
3 PTT Button
4 Up Key
5 Down Key
6 Select Key
7 Speaker
8 On/Off/Volume Control
9 Beltclip
10 Headset Jack
11 Keypad Lock Key
12 Call Key
13 Microphone
14 Battery Cover
15 Battery Level Meter
16 VOX Indicator
17 Scan Indicator
18 Transmit Indicator
19 Channel Indicator
20 Lock Indicator
21 Call Alert
22 Receive Indicator
23 CTCSS Code
Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 15 channels and 38 CTCSS codes
you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
someone, each of you must be set to the same
channel and CTCSS code.
To choose a channel:
With the radio in normal operating mode press the
▲ or ▼ key to increase or decrease the channel
number displayed.
Each of the channels 1-15 may have any one of
the codes 0-38 selected. Code "0" indicates no
CTCSS code selected and your radio can receive
a signal regardless of the code settings of the
transmitting radio.
Your GMRS380 radio is equipped with 5
selectable call tones that will be transmitted
when the call key is pressed.
1) Enter the Menu. The CTCSS code on the LCD
display will flash.
2) Press the ▲ or ▼ key to increase or decrease
the code number displayed.
2) Rotate the on/off/volume control clockwise
to decrease the speaker volume and turn
the unit OFF.
To talk to others using the radio:
Navigating through the Menu
To access the advanced features of the GMRS380,
your radio has a Menu function.
Talking on Your 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 RX icon will appear
on the display.
To install the 4 AAA alkaline batteries:
Voice Operated Transmission
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
Your GMRS380 radio is equipped with a user
selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that
can be used for automatic voice transmissions.
The VOX feature is designed to be used with a
headset with a microphone, but not a remote
PTT switch. Transmission is initiated by speaking
into the remote microphone instead of pushing the
PTT button.
2) Remove the battery compartment door
by pressing the tab at the bottom of the
compartment door allowing the door to be
removed.
3) Install 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included) into
the battery compartment. Be certain to follow the
+ and - symbols in the compartment. Installing
the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from
operating.
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
1) To enter the Menu, press the select key.
2) Additional presses of the select 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 select key again.
b. Press PTT. (Push To Talk)
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically
returns to "normal" mode.
3) Exit the Menu.
Transmitting a Call Alert Tone
3) Exit the Menu to return to "normal" mode.
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons
or keys are pressed. To turn this sound OFF, press
select while turning on the radio. Repeat this step to
turn the sound ON.
2) Press either the ▲ or ▼ key to the desired
VOX sensitivity level. Use level 1 for
increased sensitivity to voice in normally
quiet environments, and use a higher level
to reduce undesired activation in very
noisy environments.
Choosing a CTCSS Code
1) Rotate the on/off/volume control counter
clockwise to turn the unit ON and increase
the speaker volume.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
be indicated. Level ‘0’ disables VOX, while
levels 1-3 set the sensitivity of the VOX
circuit.
To select the VOX level:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the
Menu,until the VOX icon appears on
0-3
3) will
the display. The current level (0
To select a call tone:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the
Menu until the CALL icon is shown on
the display. The current call tone number
1-5
5) will be indicated.
(1
2) Press the ▲ or ▼ key to increase or
decrease the number to the desired call
tone. Each tone will be heard through
the speaker.
Keypad Lock
To Lock the keypad, press and hold the lock key
until the
icon is displayed. To remove the keypad
Lock, press and hold the lock key until the Lock icon
disappears.
Auto Squelch Feature
The GMRS380 radio is equipped with an automatic
squelch system which shuts off weak transmissions
and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or if
you have reached your range limit.
To temporarily disable the Auto Squelch and monitor
the selected channel, press and hold the monitor
button. When the monitor button is released, the
Auto Squelch will be re-engaged. To persistently
monitor the channel between transmissions, press
and hold the monitor button until the second
confirmation beep is heard.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your GMRS380 radio has a unique circuit designed to
dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is
no transmission within 5 seconds, your radio switches
to the Power Save mode. The radio is still able to
receive transmissions in this mode.
3) Exit the Menu.
LCD Backlight
To transmit the selected call alert tone,
press the call key. The selected tone will
automatically be transmitted for a fixed
length of time.
Channel Scan Feature
Your GMRS380 radio has a channel Scan
feature that allows you to easily Scan all 15
channels. When an active channel is detected,
the unit will pause on that channel until the
channel is clear. Then after a 4 second delay,
the unit will continue scanning. Pressing PTT
while the Scan is paused on a channel will
allow you to transmit on that channel.
To turn ON channel scanning:
Press and hold either the ▲ or ▼ key until
the SCAN icon is displayed. The channel
number on the display will rapidly cycle
through the channels.
To turn OFF channel scanning:
Press and release either the ▲ or ▼ key.
The LCD backlight will automatically turn on when
any key is pressed. The LCD display will illuminate
for 5 seconds before turning OFF.


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