Uniden America UT018 PORTABLE FRS/GMRS RADIO User Manual USERS MANUAL

Uniden America Corporation PORTABLE FRS/GMRS RADIO USERS MANUAL

USERS MANUAL

GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.•15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels•142 Privacy Codes (CTCSS Tone and DCS Code)•Up to 15 Mile Range*•Direct Call•Scramble•143 Group Codes•Silent Mode•Internal VOX Circuitry•10 Selectable Call/Ring Tone Alerts•Backlit LCD Display•Optional Headset Accessories•Headset Jack•Roger Beep1 Antenna2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button3 Monitor Button4 Weather/Alert Key5 D-call Key6 Menu/group Key7 Speaker8 Volume Setting Nob9 Up/Down Button10 Headset Jack11 Tone/Scan Key12 Monitor Key13 Microphone14 DC IN 9V15 Channel Indicator16 Sub Code Indicator17 Alert Indicator18 Receive Indicator19 Miss Call Indicator20 Battery Level Indicator21 SCRM Indicator22 VOX Indicator23 Charging ContactsCongratulations on your purchase of the UnidenGMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK (General MobileRadio Service) radio. This lightweight, palm-sized,radio is a state-of-the-art device, equipped withmany valuable features. Use it at sporting events,to stay in contact with family and friends, hiking,skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch forvital communication.PACKAGE CONTENTSYour package contains two GMR1588-2CK /GMR1595-2CK radios, two rechargeable NiMHbattery packs (#BP38), two AC adapters (#AD-1004), two charging cradles (#RC1581), two beltclips and this reference guide. You can operate theunit using the rechargeable NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).To order the following optional accessories, visit ourweb 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 - #RC1581• VOX Headset - #HS910/HS915• AC Adapter - #AD-1004• DC Adapter - #DC-1002GMRS LICENSEThe GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio operateson the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)frequencies when using Channels 1-7 andchannels 15-22.You must have a GMRS licenseissued by the Federal CommunicationsCommission to legally use these channels. Forlicensing information and application forms, visitthe FCC online at: www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or callthe FCC hotline at 1-800-418-3676. If you haveany questions, you can contact the FCC direct at1-888-225-5322. No license is required foroperation on channels 8-14 or operation on anychannel in Canada.INSTALL THE BATTERYYour GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio uses asupplied NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkalinebatteries (not included).To install the NiMH battery pack:1) Make sure the radio is off.2) Remove the battery compartment door bypressing the tab at the bottom of thecompartment door, and remove the cover.3) Put the NiMH battery pack in the batteryUSING THE RADIOSETTING UP GROUP MODE•Power Boost Button for Maximum Range•All Call•Auto Channel Change Call•Battery Charger•Battery Level Meter•Channel Monitor•Channel Scan•Group Scan•Keypad Lock•NOAA Emergency /Weather Channels•Emergency Weather Alert•DC IN 9V JackUSING THE RADIO BATTERYLEVEL AND LOW BATTERY ALERTThis radio has a battery level meter that indicatesthe status of the batteries. When the battery level islow, BATT appears and the battery level meter iconflashes. Recharge the NiMH battery packimmediately or, if you are using the alkalinebatteries, replace the alkaline batteries in order tocontinue using the radio.Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury orproperty damage from fire or electrical shock, onlyuse the Uniden accessories specifically designatedfor this product.GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK RADIOCHARGING THE RADIOIf you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, twoGMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radios can becharged directly or by using the supplied chargingcradle.Charge Using the Radio1) Connect the AC adapter to or optional DCadapter to DC IN 9V jack of the radio andconnect it to the appropriate power source.2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the battery indicator stop flashing.Using the Charging Cradle1) Connect the AC adapter or optional DC adapterto DC IN 9V jack of the radio and connect it tothe appropriate power source.2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,and place the radio in the charging cradle withthe keypad facing forward.3) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until thebattery indicator stops flashing. Then remove theradio from the charging cradle after completingcharging.Note:• Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter orapproved DC adapter from Uniden.• Charge time may vary depending on the batterylife remaining.• Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so cancreate a safety hazard or damage the radio.• For fastest charging, turn off the radio beforecharging.compartment. Be sure to follow the instructionswritten on the battery pack’s label. Installing thebattery pack incorrectly will prevent the unit fromoperating.4) Replace the battery compartment door.In order to get the most out of your new radio, readthis reference guide completely before attempting tooperate the unit.Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume1) Rotate vol/off clockwise until it clicks.2) To turn off the radio, rotate vol/offcounterclockwise until it clicks.Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)Your radio sounds a beep each time you press akey (except for PTT and Power boost).To turn this sound off, press and hold d-call whileturning on the radio. Repeat this step to turn thesound on.Choosing a ChannelYour radio has 22 channels and 142 Privacy codesyou can use to talk to others. In order to speak tosomeone, both your radios must be set to the samechannel and Privacy code.To choose a channel:Press ▲or ▼to increase or decrease the channelnumber displayed.Note: Channels 1-7 and 15-22 have a typical rangeof up to 5 miles, or 15 miles when you press PowerBoost. Channels 8-14 have a typical range of up to5 miles.You can see an indication of the range asyou change channels. HI appears when you selectchannels 1-7 or 15-22, and LO appears forchannels 8-14.Note: The range of channels 1-7 and 15-22 can beboosted only when you use NiMH batteries. Whenyou press Power boost while using alkalinebatteries, the range is not boosted.•Batteries must be installed for operation, evenfrom external power.•If battery power is low, you cannot operate theradio even using external power. Let thebatteries charge before using. If you try totransmit while power is low, the radioautomatically turns off.In order to use Direct Call and Auto ChannelChange, you need to initialize a couple of settingsin your radio:•Set the radio to Group Mode•Set a Group Number•Set a Ring Tone•Set a Unit Number•Set a "Nickname"Setting the Radio to Group ModeTo set the radio to Group Mode, which enablesDirect Call, Auto Channel Change and All Call,press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds. The radiodisplays oF GRUP. Press ▲or ▼to display onGRUP, then press menu/grp to advance to Settingthe Group Number.Note: In group mode, you cannot receivetransmissions from other radios unless they arealso set to the same channel and group number.Setting the Group NumberSet the group number for your radio group from 0-142. Everyone in your group must select thesame group number in order to communicate witheach other.1) Press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds. Theradio displays on GRUP.2) Tap menu/grp. The radio displays Gnnn (nis anumber). Press ▲or ▼to select the groupnumber.3) Press PTT or Power boost to return to normaloperation, or continue to the next section.Setting the Ring ToneThis setting selects the tone you hear whensomeone places a direct call to you.1) Press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds, thentap menu/grp two times until the radio displaysn RING.2) Press ▲or ▼to select the desired ring sound.With each press, you hear a sample of theselected tone.3) Press PTT or Power boost to return to normaloperation, or continue to the next section.Setting the Unit NumberEach radio in your group needs to be set to aunique unit number, from 1-16.1) Press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds, thentap menu/grp three times until the radiodisplays n - - - - (or your current nickname).2) Press ▲or ▼to select the desired unit number.3) Press PTT to return to normal operation, orcontinue to the next section.Setting Your NicknameYour nickname appears on other units’displayswhen you make a group call or direct call. This isalso the name that appears on other radio displayswhen someone wants to make a direct call to you.When no nickname is set, the unit number appears.1) Press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds, thentap menu/grp four times until the radio displaysn - - - - (or your current nickname) with the firstplace in the nickname flashing.2) Press ▲or ▼to select the letter, then tone toadvance to the next letter until you have enteredyour nickname.3) Press menu/grp to confirm the setting and exitthe group settings menu.Using Group ModeGroup mode lets you make direct calls to otherpeople in your group without alerting the entiregroup and also lets you quickly change everyone inyour group to another channel from a single radio.Before using group mode, follow the instructions in"Setting Up Group Mode" on every radio in yourgroup. Then, to record the unit ID and everyone’snickname in every radio, send a call to "All" fromeach radio one time (see "Sending a Direct Call").Sending a Direct CallDirect Call lets you call everyone in your group atonce, or call a single person in your group withoutanyone else in the group knowing. It is like a"speed dial" directly to the person(s) you want totalk to.To call everyone in your group, press d-call ingroup mode. The radio flashes ALL. Then, press d-call again. Everyone in your group receives a call"chirp" for about 5 seconds. When the chirp ends,begin your conversation.Note: When you make a direct call to "all," yourradio also sends out your nickname or ID so that itwill show up in the call list for everyone in yourgroup.To call one person in your group, without havingother people know, press d-call in group mode.Then, use ▲or ▼to select the person you want tocall and press d-call again. Your radio soundstones for 10 seconds as it sends the call. When thetones end, you can begin your conversation. Youcan silence the call tones at any time by pressingPTT.Your conversation remains private between you andthe person you called until 15 seconds after yourlast transmission. Then, your radio automaticallyexits private mode.Automatically Changing ChannelsAuto Channel Change lets you easily coordinate achannel change for everyone in your group. Youmight want to do this when you find you are gettinga lot of interference on your current channel. Or,you can use this feature to change from a low-power channel (8-14) to one of the high-poweredchannels (1-7, 15-22) if you need more range (or toa low-power channel if you need longer batterylife).To start an auto channel change, on any radio inthe group tap tone. The current channel and CHCXappears. Use ▲or ▼to select the target channel.You can check whether the selected channel isbusy. Then press d-call.Your radio chirps for about 10 seconds while itsends out the channel change signal. As eachradio receives the channel change signal, it chirpsonce, then changes to the new channel.To ensure all radios make it to the new channel, werecommend you:•Make sure you are in an open environment,where the radio will get the best range.•Optimize range during the channel changecommand by raising the radio over your head togive the best possible height.•Do a "roll call" on the new channel after themove to be sure no one was left behind. If youmissed someone, return to the previous channeland issue the command again.USING THE RADIO IN STANDARD MODEUse the radio in standard (not group) mode whenyou need to be able to communicate with radiosthat do not have the group feature.Choosing a Privacy CodeYou can select a Privacy Code from 1-142 for eachchannel. oFF (OFF) indicates no Privacy codeselected and your radio can receive a signalregardless of the code settings of the transmittingradio.1) Press tone/scn. The Privacy code indicatorflashes.2) Press ▲or ▼to increase or decrease thecode. You can also select oFF.3) Press tone/scn again.Note: Only tones 1-38 are standard across radiobrands. Other settings might differ from brand tobrand. See the specifications for the specific tonesused for each setting.Channel Scan FeatureYour GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio has achannel scan feature that lets you easily scan all22 channels. When an active channel is detected,the radio pauses on that channel until the channelis clear. Then after a 2-second delay, the radioresumes scanning. Pressing PTT while the scan ispaused on a channel lets you transmit on thatchannel.To turn on channel scan:Press and hold tone/scn until SCAN appears. Thechannel number changes as the radio rapidlycycles through the channels.To turn off channel scan:Press d-call, PTT, Power boost, wx/alert ormenu/grp, or press and hold tone/scn for 2seconds.Talking on Your RadioTo talk to others using the radio:1) Press and hold PTT and speak in a clear,normal voice about 2-3 inches away from themicrophone. While you transmit, TXHI or TXLOappears on the display according to the type ofchannel. To avoid cutting off the first part of yourtransmission, pause slightly after pressing PTTbefore you start talking.2) When you finish speaking, release PTT.You cannow receive incoming calls. While receiving, rxappears on the display.Note: When you press Power boost, boost and rxappear on the display. The radio transmits atmaximum power when a GMRS channel isselected. If Power boost is continuously pressed, 1 minute after you start pressing Power boost thetransmission stops and you hear a boost timeouterror tone.Monitor Mode FeatureYour GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio lets youlisten for weak signals on the current channel at thepress of a key.To turn on the Monitor Mode:•For brief listening, press mon.MON appearsand rx icon flashes.•Press and hold mon for 2 seconds until twobeeps sound for continuous listening. Thereceiver circuit stays open, so you hear both thenoise and weak signals.To turn off Monitor Mode:Press mon to return to the previous mode. Themon and rx icons disappear.Navigating through the Normal MenuTo access the advanced features of the GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK, your radio has a Menufunction.1) To enter the menu, press menu/grp.2) Additional presses of menu/grp advances youthrough the menu. After the last menu item, theradio exits to the previous mode.3) Other ways to exit the Menu function are:a. Press PTT, Power boost, mon, d-call,wx/alert, or tone/scan.b. Wait 10 seconds until the radio automaticallyreturns to previous mode.Setting ScrambleScramble allows you to make a privateconversation. No one listening to your conversationcan understand what you are talking about. Be surethat the person you are calling also sets their radioto the scramble feature.To set Scramble:1) Enter the menu. SCRM appears and the currentsetting flashes.2) Select on (ON) using ▲or ▼.Note: You can only communicate using scramblebetween two compatible Uniden radios.Voice Operated TransmissionYour GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio has auser selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX)that can be used for automatic voice transmissions.The VOX feature is designed to be used with aheadset with a microphone. Transmission is startswhen you speak into the microphone instead ofpushing the PTT and Power boost button.To select the VOX level:1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu untilVOX appears. The current level (OFF, 1-5)flashes. Level oF (OFF) disables VOX, whilelevels 1-5 set the sensitivity of the VOX circuit.2) Press either ▲or ▼to set the desired VOXsensitivity level. Use level 1 for increasedsensitivity to voice in normally quietenvironments, and use a higher level to reduceundesired activation in very noisy environments.Transmitting a Call ToneYour GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio isequipped with 10 selectable call tones that aretransmitted when you press d-call in normal mode.To select a call tone:1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu untilCALL appears. The current call tone number (1-10) flashes.2) Press ▲or ▼to increase or decrease thenumber to the desired call tone. Each tone willbe heard through the speaker.To transmit the selected call tone, press d-call. Theselected tone is transmitted for a fixed length oftime. Call Tone is cancelled if you press PTT orPower boost.Setting Silent Call When you turn on the silent mode, all incomingcalls are muted: the radio blinks the displayKey LockScramble VOX Level Call Tone Silent Mode1-10OFF, 1-5ON-OFFON-OFF ON-OFFUT018ZH_GMR1588-2CK_ENG_1227 12/27/05 2:44 PM Page 1
Channels 15 GMRS/7 FRS/7 WeatherSub Codes 38 Sub-Audible Tones104 DCS CodesOperating FrequencyGMRS/FRS: 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHzWX: 162.4000 - 162.5500 MHzPower Source NiMH Battery Pack (BP40) or4 AAA Alkaline BatteriesRange Channel 1-7 up to 10 miles(15 miles with Power boost button)Channel 8-14 up to 5 milesChannel 15-22 up to 10 miles(15 miles with Power boost button)Battery Life 12 Hours typ. - NiMHBattery Pack (5/5/90 duty cucle)Frequency ChartCh. Freq. Cross Ref. Ch. Freq. Cross Ref.1 462.5625 FRS & GMRS 1 12 467.6625 FRS 122 462.5875 FRS & GMRS 2 13 467.6875 FRS 133 462.6125 FRS & GMRS 3 14 467.7125 FRS 144 462.6375 FRS & GMRS 4 15 462.5500 GMRS 115 462.6625 FRS & GMRS 5 16 462.5750 GMRS 86 462.6875 FRS & GMRS 6 17 462.6000 GMRS 127 462.7125 FRS & GMRS 7 18 462.6250 GMRS 98 467.5625 FRS 8 19 462.6500 GMRS 139 467.5875 FRS 9 20 462.6750 GMRS 1010 467.6125 FRS 10 21 462.7000 GMRS 1411 467.6375 FRS 11 22 462.7250 GMRS 15CTCSS Chart (Hz)Code Freq. Code Freq.oF OFF 20 131.81 67.0 21 136.52 71.9 22 141.33 74.4 23 146.24 77.0 24 151.45 79.7 25 156.76 82.5 26 162.27 85.4 27 167.98 88.5 28 173.89 91.5 29 179.910 94.8 30 186.211 97.4 31 192.812 100.0 32 203.513 103.5 33 210.714 107.2 34 218.115 110.9 35 225.7© 2006 Uniden America CorporationAll rights reserved Printed in ChinaUTZZ01018ZZ(0)SPECIFICATIONS16 114.8 36 233.617 118.8 37 241.818 123.0 38 250.319 127.3Tone OctalNo. Code39 02340 02541 02642 03143 03244 04345 04746 05147 05448 06549 07150 07251 07352 07453 11454 11555 11656 12557 13158 13259 13460 14361 15262 15563 15664 16265 16566 17267 17468 20569 22370 22671 24372 24473 245Tone OctalNo. Code74 25175 26176 26377 26578 27179 30680 31181 31582 33183 34384 34685 35186 36487 36588 37189 41190 41291 41392 42393 43194 43295 44596 46497 46598 46699 503100 506101 516102 532103 546104 565105 606106 612107 624108 627Tone OctalNo. Code109 631110 632111 654112 662113 664114 703115 712116 723117 731118 732119 734120 743121 754122 036123 053124 122125 145126 212127 225128 246129 252130 255131 266132 274133 325134 332135 356136 446137 452138 454139 455140 462141 523142 526DCS Code ListThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.(2) This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may causeundesired operation.Important: Changes or modifications to this unitnot expressly approved by Uniden could void yourauthority 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 thesettings inside the radio to exceed those limitations.Any adjustments to your radio must be made byqualified 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 interferenceeven when it is operating properly. To determinewhether your radio is causing the interference, turnit off. If the interference goes away, your radio iscausing it. Try to eliminate the interference by moving your radio away from the receiver. If youcannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requiresthat you stop using the radio.Hazardous Environments: Do not operate theradio in hazardous environments. Explosion or firemay result. Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps.Under certain conditions, radios can interfere withblasting operations and may cause an explosion.Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission when in a blasting area or in areasposted: "Turn off two-way radio." Constructioncrews often use remote control RF devices to setoff explosives.Care and Safety: To clean the radio, use a softcloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners orsolvents because they can harm the body of theunit 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 theunit gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteriesimmediately.Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth tominimize potential water damage. Leave the batterycompartment cover off overnight to ensure complete drying. Do not use the radio until the unitis completely dry.Important: Evidence of original purchase isrequired for warranty service.WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden")ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, forone year, to the original retail owner, this UnidenProduct to be free from defects in materials andcraftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusionsset out below.WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to theoriginal user shall terminate and be of no furthereffect 12 months after the date of original retailsale. 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) improperlyinstalled, (D) serviced or repaired by someoneother than an authorized Uniden service center fora defect or malfunction covered by this warranty,(E) used in any conjunction with equipment or partsor as part of any system not manufactured byUniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyoneother than as detailed by the owner’s manual forthis product.STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that theproduct does not conform to this warranty at anytime while this warranty is in effect, warrantor willeither, at its option, repair or replace the defectiveunit and return it to you without charge for parts,service, or any other cost (except shipping andhandling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performanceof this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, mayreplace the unit with a new or refurbished unit.THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVEIS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEUOF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIESOF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHEREXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOTLIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.THIS WARRANTY DOESNOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OVERPAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitationof incidental or consequential damages so theabove limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have otherrights which vary from state to state. This warrantyis void outside the United States of America andCanada.PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCEOF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructionsin the owner’s manual you are certain that theProduct is defective, pack the Product carefully(preferably in its original packaging). Disconnect thebattery from the Product and separately secure thebattery in its own separate packaging within theshipping carton. The Product should include allparts and accessories originally packaged with theProduct. Include evidence of original purchase anda note describing the defect that has caused you toreturn it.The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYREGULATORY INFORMATIONWARNING! Read this information before using the radio. In August 1996 the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) of the UnitedStates with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard forhuman exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulatedtransmitters.Those guidelines are consistent with the safetystandard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of theradio complies with the FCC guidelines and theseinternational standards.Never allow children to operate the radio withoutadult supervision and the knowledge of the following guidelines.WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operatethis 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 theradio, or result in violation of FCC regulations.Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna.If a damaged antenna comes into contact with theskin, a minor burn may result. Please contact yourlocal dealer for a replacement antenna.Body-worn OperationThis device was tested for typical body-worn operations using the supplied belt-clip.To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposurerequirements, Body-worn operations are restrictedto the supplied belt-clip.For hand-held operation, the radio should be held 1 inch from the user's face. The use of accessoriesthat do not satisfy these requirements may notcomply with FCC RF exposure requirements andshould be avoided.For more information about RF exposure, pleasevisit the FCC web site at www.fcc.gov.RF EXPOSURE INFORMATIONCovered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:4,684,870 4,734,049 5,203,015 5,214,7895,491,745 5,497,508 5,517,677 5,557,6065,574,994 5,610,946 5,613,201 5,625,8705,627,876 5,628,059 5,634,196 5,634,2055,678,176 5,697,096 5,717,312 5,722,0705,787,345 5,901,341 6,021,326 6,084,8616,163,691 6,195,415 6,353,730 6,839,550Uniden America Service4700 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 (exceptThanksgiving and Christmas).backlight, SLNT and call icon to alert you to anincoming call. If you do not respond to the callwithin 10 seconds, the backlight turns off, and thecall icon will blink until there is no signal. Silentmode is disabled for 15 seconds when youtransmit, receive, or press any other button.To set the silent mode:1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu untilthe SLNT appears. The current setting flashes.2) Select on (ON) using the ▲or ▼.Note: To prevent unwanted silent alerts, be sure touse a Privacy code whenever you use the Silentmode feature.You can hear the received voice when you turn onchannel scan and an active channel is detectedeven during silent mode.Key LockTo lock the keypad:1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu untilLOCK appears. The current Key Lock status oF(OFF) blinks.2) To switch Key Lock from oF (OFF) to on (ON),press ▲.3) To confirm the setting, press menu/grp. Theradio returns to the current mode.Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirmingyour selection by pressing menu/grp, Key Lock isset to oF (OFF).To unlock the keypad:1) Turn off the radio by rotating vol/offcounterclockwise until it clicks.2) Turn on the radio again by rotating vol/offclockwise until it clicks. The keypad is unlocked.Automatic Power Save FeatureYour GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio has aunique circuit designed to dramatically extend thelife of the batteries. If there is no transmission noran incoming call within 3 seconds, your radioswitches to the Power Save mode. The radio is stillable to receive transmissions in this mode.LCD BacklightThe LCD Backlight automatically turns on whenany key (except the PTT and Power boost button)is pressed. The LCD remains lit for 10 secondsbefore turning off.Roger BeepRoger beep is a beep that is sent to notify the endof transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission).You can hear the roger beep can be heard throughthe speaker when both roger beep and key beepare on. When roger beep is on and key beep is off,you do not hear the roger beep, but it is transmittedto your party.To turn on Roger Beep:Press and hold ▲while turning on the radio.To turn off Roger Beep:Press and hold ▲while turning on the radio.USING THE WEATHER RADIOYour GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio canreceive weather broadcasts from the NOAANational Weather Service. When in the WeatherRadio Alert mode, the system functions as it doesin GMRS mode but also monitors the selectedweather channel for alerts when notcommunicating. While using the Weather Radio,you are not able to receive GMRS communications.1) To turn on the Weather Radio Broadcast mode,press wx/alert.WX appears.2) Press ▲or ▼to increase or decrease thenumber to the desired Weather Channel.3) To exit the Weather Radio Broadcast mode,press wx/alert.WX disappears.•To change the channel continuously, press andhold ▲or ▼for more than 1 second.•When in the Weather Radio Broadcast mode,you can only set the Key Lock from the Menumode.Choosing an Emergency/Weather ChannelThere are 7 NOAA channel frequencies availableand these frequencies are common between theUS and Canada.You need to know what frequencyis being transmitted in your location.1) Press and hold wx/alert. The iconappears.2) When the unit receives a warning signal, itbeeps for 5 seconds. The icon, WXand channel indicator blinks.3) To turn off Weather Alert, press and holdwx/alert. The icon disappears.•When Weather Alert is activated, the highestpriority is given to this function. It checks theweather alert signals every 7 seconds. Whenthe unit finds a warning signal, it switches to thewarning receive mode automatically.•Weather Alert is activated even if key beep isturned off.NOAA Weather Radio Frequency ListChannel 1 162.550 MHz Channel 5 162.450 MHzChannel 2 162.400 MHz Channel 6 162.500 MHzChannel 3 162.475 MHz Channel 7 162.525 MHzChannel 4 162.425 MHzUT018ZH_GMR1588-2CK_ENG_1227 12/27/05 2:44 PM Page 2

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