Uniden America UT017 PORTABLE FRS/GMRS RADIO User Manual USERS MANUAL
Uniden America Corporation PORTABLE FRS/GMRS RADIO USERS MANUAL
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UT017ZH_GMR1558-2CK_ENG_1216
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GMR1558-2CK
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels
• 142 Privacy Codes
(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code)
• Up to 15 Mile Range*
• Scramble
• Internal VOX Circuitry
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts
• Backlit LCD Display
• Optional Headset Accessories
• Headset Jack
• Roger Beep
• Power Boost Button for
Maximum Range
• Battery Charger
• Battery Level Meter
• Channel Monitor
• Channel Scan
• Keypad Lock
• DC IN 9V Jack
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR1558-2CK (General Mobile Radio Service)
radio. This lightweight, palm-sized, radio is a
state-of-the-art device, equipped with many
valuable features. Use it at sporting events, to stay
in contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing,
outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital
communication.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Your package contains two GMR1558-2CK radios,
two rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BP38), two
AC adapters (#AD-1004), two charging cradles
(#RC1041), two belt clips and this reference guide.
You can operate the unit using the rechargeable
NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries
(not included).
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
GMR1558-2CK RADIO
To order the following optional accessories, visit our
web site @www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988,
Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST. Use only Uniden
accessories.
• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38
• Charging Cradle - #RC1041
• Headset - #HS910/HS915
• AC Adapter - #AD-1004
• DC Adapter - #DC-1002
GMRS LICENSE
10
11
12
13
14
Antenna
PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
Power Boost Button
Monitor Key
Menu Key
Channel Tone/Scan Key
Speaker
Up/Down Button
Headset Jack
On/Off Key
Call Key
Microphone
DC IN 9V
Battery Level Meter
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Receive Indicator
boost Indicator
Call Indicator
Scan Indicator
Channel Indicator
Hi Power Indicator
Low Power Indicator
Transmit Indicator
Volume Setting Indicator
Keypad Lock Indicator
VOX Indicator
Privacy Code Indicator
Scramble Indicator
Charging Contacts
The GMR1558-2CK radio operates on the
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
frequencies when using Channels 1-7 and
channels 15-22. You must have a GMRS license
issued by the Federal Communications
Commission to legally use these channels.
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. No license is required
for operation on channels 8-14 or operation on
any channel in Canada.
INSTALL THE BATTERY
Your GMR1558-2CK radio uses a supplied NiMH
battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not
included).
To install the NiMH battery pack:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2) Remove the battery compartment door by
pressing the tab at the bottom of the
compartment door, and remove the cover.
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery
compartment. Be certain to follow the
instructions written on the label on the battery
pack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will
prevent the unit from operating.
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
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
battery in the unit is low, the battery level meter
icon
flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery
pack immediately or, if you are using the alkaline
batteries, you must replace the alkaline 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.
CHARGING THE RADIO
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two
GMR1558-2CK radios can be charged directly or by
using the supplied charging cradle.
Charge by Using the Radio
1) Connect the AC or DC adapter’s plug to the
radio’s DC IN 9V jack and plug the other end into
an appropriate power source.
2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the
battery indicator stop flashing.
Using the Charging Cradle
1) Connect the AC or DC adapter’s plug to the
radio’s DC IN 9V jack and plug the other end into
an appropriate power source.
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,
and place the radio in the charging cradle with
the keypad facing forward.
3) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the
battery indicator stops flashing. Then remove the
radio from the charging cradle after completing
charging.
Note:
• DC IN 9V Jack of the radio is for charge only.
Be sure to install the battery before charging.
• Use only the supplied battery, AC or DC adapter
or approved accessories from Uniden.
• Charge time may vary depending on the battery
life remaining.
• Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so can
create a safety hazard or damage the radio.
• For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
charging.
• Battery must be installed for operation, even
from external power.
• If battery Power is low, you cannot operate the
radio even using external power. Allow the
batteries to charge before using. If you try to
transmit while power is low, the radio will
automatically turn off.
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.
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
1) Press and hold the
key to turn the radio ON,
and increase the speaker volume by pressing the
▲ button. To decrease the volume, press the ▼
button.
2) Press and hold the
key again to turn the
radio OFF.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys
(except for the PTT and Power boost button and
call key) is pressed. To turn this sound OFF, press
and hold the call key while turning ON the radio.
Repeat this step to turn the sound ON.
Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 22 channels and 142 Privacy 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 Privacy Code.
To choose a channel:
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press
the chan tone/scan key and press the ▲ or ▼
button to increase or decrease the channel number
displayed.
Note: Channels 1-7 have an typical range of up to
15 miles by pressing the Power boost button.
Channels 8-14 have an typical range of up to 5
miles. Channels 15-22 have an typical range of up
to 15 miles by pressing the Power boost button.
You can know which GMRS or FRS channel is
active by the icon. hi icon is displayed while
scanning GMRS channels, and the lo icon is
displayed while scanning FRS channels.
Choosing a Privacy Code
Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
the codes, OFF or 1-142 selected. Code oF (OFF)
indicates no Privacy Code selected and your radio
can receive a signal regardless of the code settings
of the transmitting radio.
1) Press chan tone/scan in channel select mode.
The privacy code indicator will flash.
2) Press the ▲ or ▼ button to increase or
decrease the code number displayed. You can
also select oF (OFF) at this stage.
3) Exit the Menu.
Channel Scan Feature
Your GMR1558-2CK radio has a channel scan
feature that allows you to easily scan all 22
channels. When an active channel is detected, the
radio pauses on that channel until the channel is
clear. Then after a 2 second delay, the radio
continues scanning. Pressing the PTT and Power
boost button while the scan is paused on a
channel allows you to transmit on that channel.
To turn ON channel scan:
Press and hold the chan tone/scan key until the
scan... icon is displayed. The channel number on
the display changes as the radio rapidly cycles
through the channels.
To turn OFF channel scan:
Press the call, PTT, Power boost or menu key, or
press and hold the chan tone/scan key for 2
seconds.
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
icon appears 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 have finished speaking, release the
PTT button. You can now receive incoming calls.
While receiving, the
icon appears on the
display.
Note: When you press the Power boost button,
boost and
icon appear on the display. The
radio will transmit Maximum power when a GMRS
channel is selected. After one minute past when
the boost transmission is established, the
transmission stops automatically, and you will hear
a boost time out error tone.
Warning! The typical range of GMRS channels can
be boosted only with NiMH batteries. When the
Power boost key is pressed while using alkaline
batteries, hi icon appears instead of boost icon and
the range is not boosted.
Monitor Mode Feature
Your GMR1558-2CK radio allows you to listen for
weak signals on the current channel at the press of
a key.
To turn ON the Monitor Mode:
• For brief listening, press mon button. The
icon blinks.
• Press and hold mon button for 2 seconds untill
two beeps sound for continuous listening. The
receiver circuit stays open, letting both the noise
and weak signals to be heard.
To turn OFF Monitor Mode:
Press mon button to return to "Normal" mode,
and the
icon stops blinking and disappears.
Navigating through the Menu
To access the advanced features of the GMR15582CK, your radio has a Menu function.
Normal
Scramble
VOX Level
Call Tone
Key Lock
ON-OFF
OFF, 1-5
1-5
ON-OFF
Normal
1) To enter the Menu, press the menu key.
2) Additional presses of the menu key advances
you through the Menu until exiting to "Normal"
operating mode.
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
a. Press and hold the
key again.
b. Press the PTT, Power boost, mon, call or
chan tone/scan key.
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically
returns to “Normal” mode.
Setting Scramble
Scramble feature allows you to make a private
conversation. No one listening to your conversation
can understand what you are talking about. Be sure
that your party also sets their radio to the scramble
feature.
To set Scramble:
1) Enter the Menu.
2) Select on using ▲ or ▼ button.
Voice Operated Transmission
Your GMR1558-2CK 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. Transmission is initiated by
speaking into the remote microphone instead of
pushing the PTT and Power boost button.
call key is pressed.
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) is indicated.
2) Press the ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease the
number to the desired call tone. Each tone will be
heard through the speaker.
To transmit the selected call tone, press the call key.
The selected tone will automatically be transmitted for a
fixed length of time. Call Tone will be cancelled when the
PTT and Power boost button is pressed.
Key Lock
To lock the keypad:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until the
icon appears on the display. The current Key
Lock status oF (OFF) blinks on the display.
2) To switch the Key Lock mode from oF (OFF) to on,
press the ▲ button.
3) To confirm the setting, press the menu key.
The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.
Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming your
selection by pressing the menu key, the Key Lock
setting will be set to oF (OFF).
To unlock the keypad:
1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio OFF.
2) Press and hold the
key again to turn the radio
ON. The keypad is unlocked.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your GMR1558-2CK radio has a unique circuit designed
to dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is
no transmission nor an incoming call within 3 seconds,
your radio switches to the Power Save mode. The radio
is still able to receive transmissions in this mode.
LCD Backlight
The LCD Backlight automatically turns ON when any
key (except the PTT and Power boost button) is
pressed. The LCD display illuminates for 10 seconds
before turning OFF.
To select the VOX level:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the vox icon appears on the display. The current
level (OFF, 1-5) will be indicated. Level oF (OFF)
disables VOX, while levels 1-5 set the
sensitivity of the VOX circuit.
2) Press either the ▲ or ▼ button 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.
Roger Beep
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end of
transmission (PTT, Power boost and VOX transmission).
Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker when
both Roger beep and Key Beep are set to ON. When
Roger beep is set to ON and Key Beep OFF, Roger
Beep will not be heard from the speaker but it will be
transmitted to your party. When Roger Beep is set to
OFF, Roger Beep neither be herad nor transmitted.
Transmitting a Call Tone
Your GMR1558-2CK radio is equipped with 5
selectable call tones that are transmitted when the
To turn OFF Roger Beep:
Press and hold the ▲ button while turning ON the radio.
To turn ON Roger Beep:
Press and hold the ▲ button while turning ON the radio.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Channels
Privacy Code
Operating Frequency
GMRS/FRS:
Power Source
Range
Battery Life
15 GMRS/7 FRS
38 Sub-Audible Tones
104 DCS Codes
462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz
NiMH Battery Pack (BP38) or
4 AAA Alkaline Batteries
Channel 1-7 up to 10 miles
(15 miles with Power boost button)
Channel 8-14 up to 5 miles
Channel 15-22 up to 10 miles
(15 miles with Power boost button)
12 Hours typ. - NiMH Battery
Pack (5/5/90 duty cycle)
Frequency Chart
Ch.
10
11
Freq.
462.5625
462.5875
462.6125
462.6375
462.6625
462.6875
462.7125
467.5625
467.5875
467.6125
467.6375
Cross Ref.
FRS & GMRS 1
FRS & GMRS 2
FRS & GMRS 3
FRS & GMRS 4
FRS & GMRS 5
FRS & GMRS 6
FRS & GMRS 7
FRS 8
FRS 9
FRS 10
FRS 11
Ch.
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Freq.
467.6625
467.6875
467.7125
462.5500
462.5750
462.6000
462.6250
462.6500
462.6750
462.7000
462.7250
Cross Ref.
FRS 12
FRS 13
FRS 14
GMRS 11
GMRS 8
GMRS 12
GMRS 9
GMRS 13
GMRS 10
GMRS 14
GMRS 15
CTCSS Chart (Hz)
Code
oF
10
11
12
13
14
15
Freq.
OFF
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
Code
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
Freq.
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
16
17
18
19
114.8
118.8
123.0
127.3
36
37
38
233.6
241.8
250.3
DCS Code List
Tone Octal
No. Code
39
023
40
025
41
026
42
031
43
032
44
043
45
047
46
051
47
054
48
065
49
071
50
072
51
073
52
074
53
114
54
115
55
116
56
125
57
131
58
132
59
134
60
143
61
152
62
155
63
156
64
162
65
165
66
172
67
174
68
205
69
223
70
226
71
243
72
244
73
245
Tone Octal
No. Code
74
251
75
261
76
263
77
265
78
271
79
306
80
311
81
315
82
331
83
343
84
346
85
351
86
364
87
365
88
371
89
411
90
412
91
413
92
423
93
431
94
432
95
445
96
464
97
465
98
466
99
503
100 506
101 516
102 532
103 546
104 565
105 606
106 612
107 624
108 627
Tone Octal
No. Code
109 631
110 632
111 654
112 662
113 664
114 703
115 712
116 723
117 731
118 732
119 734
120 743
121 754
122 036
123 053
124 122
125 145
126 212
127 225
128 246
129 252
130 255
131 266
132 274
133 325
134 332
135 356
136 446
137 452
138 454
139 455
140 462
141 523
142 526
REGULATORY INFORMATION
RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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.
(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 or adjust the
settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations.
Any adjustments to your radio must be made by
qualified technicians.
To be safe and sure:
• Never open your radio’s case.
• 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.
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 radio." 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.
WARNING! Read this information before using
the radio. In August 1996 the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) of the United
States with its action in Report and Order FCC
96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for
human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated
transmitters.
Those guidelines are consistent with the safety
standard previously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies. The design of the
radio complies with the FCC guidelines and these
international standards.
Never allow children to operate the radio without
adult supervision and the knowledge of the
following guidelines.
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate
this radio transmitter to insure safe operation.
Please adhere to the following:
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could impair call quality, damage the
radio, or result in violation of FCC regulations.
Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna.
If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the
skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your
local dealer for a replacement antenna.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn
operations using the supplied belt-clip.
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
requirements, Body-worn operations are restricted
to the supplied belt-clip.
For hand-held operation, the radio should be held
1 inch from the user's face. The use of accessories
that do not satisfy these requirements may not
comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and
should be avoided.
For more information about RF exposure, please
visit the FCC web site at www.fcc.gov.
Important: Evidence of original purchase is
required for warranty service.
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA
CORPORATION ("Uniden")
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for
one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden
Product to be free from defects in materials and
craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions
set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the
original user shall terminate and be of no further
effect 12 months after the date of original retail
sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is:
(A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or
necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part
of any conversion kits, sub-assemblies, or any
configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly
installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone
other than an authorized Uniden service center for
a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty,
(E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts
or as part of any system not manufactured by
Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone
other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for
this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the
product does not conform to this warranty at any
time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will
either, at its option, repair or replace the defective
unit and return it to you without charge for parts,
service, or any other cost (except shipping and
handling) incurred by warrantor or its
representatives in connection with the performance
of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may
replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit.
THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE
IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY
PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU
OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY
OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.THIS WARRANTY DOES
NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE
REIMBURSEMENT OVERPAYMENT OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. This warranty
is void outside the United States of America and
Canada.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE
OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions
in the owner’s manual you are certain that the
Product is defective, pack the Product carefully
(preferably in its original packaging). Disconnect the
battery from the Product and separately secure the
battery in its own separate packaging within the
shipping carton. The Product should include all
parts and accessories originally packaged with the
Product. Include evidence of original purchase and
a note describing the defect that has caused you to
return it.The Product should be shipped freight
prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Service
4700 Amon Carter Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76155
(800) 297-1023, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST,
Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST,
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays (except
Thanksgiving and Christmas).
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