Trisquare Communications GMRS480 GMRS Transceiver User Manual Revised Version 2
Trisquare Communications Inc. GMRS Transceiver Revised Version 2
Contents
- 1. Owners Manual
- 2. Revised User Manual
- 3. Revised User Manual Version 2
Revised User Manual Version 2
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FCC LICENSING INFORMATION
The GMRS480 radio operates on the General Mobile Radio Service
(GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communication Commission
license to operate.
For licensing information and applications forms, visit the FCC online at
www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC Hotline at: 1-800-418-FORM. If you
have any questions regarding the license application you can contact the
FCC direct at 1-888-CALL-FCC.
BUTTONS AND CONTROLS
1) On/Off/Volume Control
2) PTT Button
3) Monitor Button
4) Up Key
5) Down Key
6) Select Key
7) Call Key
8) WX Key (Keypad lock secondary function)
9) Accessory jack
LCD DISPLAY
1) Channel Indicator
2) CTCSS Code Indicator
3) SCAN Indicator
4) CALL Indicator
5) SAVED (Memory Location)
6) Vibrate Indicator
7) Weather Radio Indicator
8) Temperature Indicator
9) Battery Level Meter
10) Tx/Rx Indicator
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden GMRS480 General Mobile
Radio Service radio. [add marketing description of product – note that the
Channels 1-7 share the same channels as FRS]. This state-of-the-art device
is equipped with the following features:
o 15 GMRS Channels
o 38 CTCSS Codes
o Up to 5 mile range*
o 7 NOAA Weather Radio Channels
o Water Resistant
o LCD Display with Holographic Effect
o 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts
o 10 Memory Locations
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o Vibrate Alert for incoming calls
o Channel Scan
o Channel Monitor
o Keypad Lock
o Battery Level Meter
o Ambient Temperature Display
o NiMH Battery Pack Included
o AC Charger Included
o Earset Mic w/PTT Included
o Optional Headset Accessories
* Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical
conditions.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Your package contains the GMRS480 radio, NiMH Battery Pack, AC Wall
Charger, this reference guide, and a product registration card. You can also
operate the unit using 4 AA Alkaline batteries (not included). The
following optional accessories may be purchased from your Uniden dealer
or call 1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the web at www.uniden.com
o Earset Mic w/ PTT – #HS2468
o Vox Headset Mic – #HSV2469
o NiMH Battery Pack w/ AC Charger and DC Car Charger –
#BPCC240
INSTALL THE BATTERY
Your GMRS480 radio uses the NiMH Battery Pack or 4 AA Alkaline
batteries. If Alkaline batteries are used, we recommend using Duracell
Ultra.
To install the NiMH Battery Pack:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2) Remove the battery compartment door by firmly moving the clip away
from the door allowing the door to be removed.
3) Place the pack in the compartment, paying close attention to the round
alignment key. If the pack is installed incorrectly, the unit will not
operate and the compartment door will not close properly.
4) Replace the battery compartment and secure the clip back in place.
5) The battery pack must be charged before using for the first time. Insert
the charger adapter into the accessory jack and allow 12-14 hours
charging time to fully charge the battery pack. NOTE: Always make
sure your battery pack is fully discharged before recharging to prolong
the life of the battery pack.
To install Alkaline batteries:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2) Remove the battery compartment door by firmly moving the clip away
from the door allowing the door to be removed
3) Install 4 AA 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 and secure the clip back in place.
BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW BATTERY ALERT
The 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 will “flash” and the unit will emit a “low battery”
tone indication. Replace the Alkaline batteries immediately or if you are
using the optional NiMH battery pack, you must recharge the batteries in
order to continue using your radio.
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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.
Your unit has (2) modes of operation.
1) GMRS Radio Mode
2) Weather Radio Mode
Refer to the Weather Radio Mode section for detailed operation.
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting Volume
1) Rotate the on/off/volume control clockwise to turn the unit ON and
increase the speaker volume
2) Rotate the on/off/volume control counterclockwise to decrease the
speaker volume and turn the unit OFF.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons is pressed. To turn the
key beeps OFF, press the select button while turning on the radio. Repeat
this step to turn the key beeps ON.
Navigating through the Menu
To access advanced features, your radio has a Menu function.
1) To enter the Menu, press and hold the select button for 1 second.
2) Additional presses of the select button will advance through the menu
until exiting to “normal” operating mode.
3) Other methods of exiting the menu function are:
a. Press and hold the select button for 1 second again.
b. Press PTT.
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically returns to “normal”
mode.
SELECT CTCSS CALL VIBRATE
EXIT0-38 1-5 ON/OFF
TEMP
C/F
MEMORY
ON/OFF OFF
ON
LOCATION
1-10
0
USER PROGRAMMING MENU
CHANNEL
0-15
CTCSS
0-381-15
MEMORY PROGRAMMING SECTION
Deletes Location
SELECT If MEMORY is “ON”
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:
Press the Up or Down button to increment or decrement the channel
number displayed.
Choosing a CTCSS Code
Each of the GMRS 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.
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1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the menu until the CTCSS code on
the display is flashing.
2) Press the Up or Down button to increment or decrement the code
number displayed.
3) Exit the Menu to return to “normal” mode.
Talking on Your Radio
To talk to others using the 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
transmit icon will be shown 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 receive icon will
be shown on the display.
Transmitting a Call Alert Tone:
Your GMRS480 radio is equipped with 5 selectable call tones that will be
transmitted when the call button is pressed.
To select a call tone:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the menu until the CALL Icon on the
display is shown. The current call tone number (1-5) will be indicated.
2) Press the Up or Down button to desired call tone number. Each tone
will be heard through the speaker.
3) Exit the Menu.
To transmit the selected call alert tone, press the call button. The selected
tone will automatically be transmitted for a fixed length of time.
Vibrate Alert for Incoming Calls
Your GMRS480 radio is equipped with a vibrator that can be used for
notification of an incoming call alert from other Uniden radios equipped
with the same feature.
To select the vibrate alert:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the menu until the VIBRATE icon
on the display is shown. The letters “ON” or “OF” will be blinking
indicating the vibrate alert feature status.
2) Press either the Up or Down button to toggle between “ON or “OF”.
3) Exit the Menu.
Channel Scan Feature
Your GMRS480 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 Up or Down button until the SCAN icon on the
display is shown. The channel number on the display will be rapidly
cycling through the channels.
To turn off channel scanning:
Press and release either the Up or Down button.
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Using the Memory Feature
The Memory Feature allows you to store up to 10 frequently used channels.
Each channel can have a unique CTCSS code assigned to it. When the
Memory Feature is turned on, the Menu is automatically expanded to enable
memory programming [refer to the User Programming Menu].
To select the Memory Feature:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the menu until the SAVED icon on
the display is shown. The letters “ON” or “OF” will be blinking
indicating the memory feature status.
2) Press either the Up or Down button to toggle between ON or OF.
3) If ON is selected, press select to advance to the Memory Programming
Menu.
4) The current memory LOCATION 1-10 will be flashing on the display.
Pressing the Up or Down button will scroll through the locations.
5) Press select to advance to the CHANNEL selection. The channel saved
in the selected location will be flashing on the display.
6) Press the Up or Down button to chose the desired channel for memory.
To erase a location, simply choose “0” for the channel.
7) Press select to advance to the CTCSS selection. The current CTCSS
assigned to the channel will be flashing on the display.
8) Press the Up or Down button to choose the desired CTCSS code.
9) Press select to program another memory location or press and hold the
select button to exit the menu. If no key is pressed after 10 seconds,
the radio will return to normal mode.
When the Memory Feature is ON, only those stored channels will be
available after exiting the Menu. You can now select any of the memory
channels to be used by the radio by pressing the Up or Down button. In
addition, entering the Scan mode will scan only the memory channels. The
memory will remain in use until you enter the Menu and turn the Memory
Feature OFF.
Keypad Lock
To lock the keypad, press and hold the WX button until the LOCK icon is
displayed. To remove the keypad lock, press and hold the WX button until
the LOCK icon disappears.
Ambient Temperature Display
Your radio will periodically display the ambient temperature either in
degrees “F” or degrees “C”.
To change this setting:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the menu until the
TEMPERATURE icon on the display is shown. The letters “F” or “C”
will be blinking indicating the selection.
2) Press either the Up or Down button to toggle between “F” or “C”.
3) Exit the Menu.
Note: Once the radio is turned on, please allow time for an accurate
temperature reading to be collected.
Auto Squelch Feature
The 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 button is released, the Auto
Squelch we be re-engaged.
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Automatic Power Save Feature
Your 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.
LCD Backlight
The LCD back light will automatically be turned on with any key press.
The LCD display will be illuminated for 5 seconds before turning off.
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USING THE WEATHER RADIO
Your GMRS480 radio can receive weather broadcasts from the
NOAA National Weather Service. While using the Weather Radio, you are
not able to receive GMRS communications unless you press the PTT or
Call buttons which will immediately exit and return to GMRS Radio Mode.
To turn on the Weather Radio, press the WX button.
Choosing a Weather Channel
There are 7 NOAA channel frequencies available and these frequencies are
common between the US and Canada. You will need to know what
frequency is being transmitted in your location.
Press the Up or Down button to increment or decrement the channel
number displayed. The Auto Squelch feature is never active in Weather
Radio Mode.
To exit the Weather Radio and return to the GMRS Radio, press the WX
button.
NOAA Weather Radio Frequency List
Channel 1 162.550 Mhz
Channel 2 162.400 Mhz
Channel 3 162.475 Mhz
Channel 4 162.425 Mhz
Channel 5 162.450 Mhz
Channel 6 162.500 Mhz
Channel 7 162.525 Mhz
SPECIFICATIONS
Description
Channels 15 GMRS, 7 Weather
CTCSS Codes 38 Sub-Audible Tones
Operating Frequency UHF 462.550-462.725 MHz
VHF 162.400-162.550 MHz
Power Source 6V NiMH Battery Pack
or 4 AA Alkaline Batteries
Output Power 2W Conducted
Battery Life 10 Hours - NiMH Battery Pack
(5/5/90 duty cycle) 35 Hours – Alkaline Batteries
Channel Frequency Chart (Mhz)
Channel Frequency Channel Frequency
1 462.5625 8 462.5750
2 462.5875 9 462.6250
3 462.6125 10 462.6750
4 462.6375 11 462.5500
5 462.6625 12 462.6000
6 462.6875 13 462.6500
7 462.7125 14 462.7000
15 462.7250
CTCSS Chart (Hz)
Code Frequency (Hz) Code Frequency (Hz) Code Frequency (Hz)
0 Disabled 13 103.5 26 162.2
1 67.0 14 107.2 27 167.9
2 71.9 15 110.9 28 173.8
3 74.4 16 114.8 29 179.9
4 77.0 17 118.8 30 186.2
5 79.7 18 123.0 31 192.8
6 82.5 19 127.3 32 203.5
7 85.4 20 131.8 33 210.7
8 88.5 21 136.5 34 218.1
9 91.5 22 141.3 35 225.7
10 94.8 23 146.2 36 233.6
11 97.4 24 151.4 37 241.8
12 100.0 25 156.7 38 250.3
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FCC INFORMATION
• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• Important: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved
by Uniden could void your authority to operate this unit. Your radio is
set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is
against the law to alter the settings inside the radio to exceed those
limitations. Any adjustments to your radio must be made by qualified
technicians.
• Portable Radio Operation and SAR Exposure:
o When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical
position with the microphone at least 2 inches away from the mouth.
Keep the antenna at least 4 centimeter (about 2 inches) from your
head or body when transmitting.
o If you wear a portable radio on your body, ensure that the antenna is
at least 1 centimeter (half inch) from the body when transmitting.
• To be safe and sure:
o Never open your radio’s case
o Never change or replace anything in your radio except the batteries.
• Your radio might cause TV or radio interference even when it is
operating properly. To determine whether your radio is causing the
interference, turn it off. If the interference goes away, your radio is
causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by moving your radio away
from the receiver. If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC
requires that you stop using the radio.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
• Audio Accessories: Do not operate the radio with audio accessories at
high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high
volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume level or discontinue use. Always make sure the radio is turned
off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory jack.
• Hazardous Environments: Do not operate the radio in hazardous
environments. Explosion or fire may result. Do not operate the radio
near unshielded electrical blasting caps. Under certain conditions, radios
can interfere with blasting operations and may cause an explosion. Turn
your radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission when in a blasting
area or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radios.” Construction crews
often use remote control RF devices to set off explosives.
Care and Safety: To clean the radio, use a soft cloth dampened with water.
Do not use cleaners or solvents because they can harm the body of the unit
and leak inside, causing permanent damage. Use a dry, lint-free cloth to
clean the battery contacts. Do not submerge the unit in water. If the unit
gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteries immediately. Dry the battery
compartment with a soft cloth to minimize potential water damage. Leave
the battery compartment cover off overnight to ensure complete drying. Do
not use the radio until the unit is completely dry.