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.
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15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels
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142 Privacy Codes (CTCSS Tone
and DCS Code)
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Up to 15 Mile Range*
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Direct Call
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Scramble
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143 Group Codes
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Silent Mode
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Internal VOX Circuitry
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10 Selectable Call/Ring Tone Alerts
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Backlit LCD Display
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Optional Headset Accessories
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Headset Jack
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Roger Beep
1 Antenna
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
3 Monitor Button
4 Weather/Alert Key
5 D-call Key
6 Menu/group Key
7 Speaker
8 Volume Setting Nob
9 Up/Down Button
10 Headset Jack
11 Tone/Scan Key
12 Monitor Key
13 Microphone
14 DC IN 9V
15 Channel Indicator
16 Sub Code Indicator
17 Alert Indicator
18 Receive Indicator
19 Miss Call Indicator
20 Battery Level Indicator
21 SCRM Indicator
22 VOX Indicator
23 Charging Contacts
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK (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 GMR1588-2CK /
GMR1595-2CK radios, two rechargeable NiMH
battery packs (#BP38), two AC adapters (#AD-
1004), two charging cradles (#RC1581), 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).
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 - #RC1581
• VOX Headset - #HS910/HS915
• AC Adapter - #AD-1004
• DC Adapter - #DC-1002
GMRS LICENSE
The GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK 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 GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio uses a
supplied NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline
batteries (not included).
To install the NiMH battery pack:
1) Make sure the 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) Put the NiMH battery pack in the battery
USING THE RADIO
SETTING UP GROUP MODE
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Power Boost Button for
Maximum Range
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All Call
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Auto Channel Change Call
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Battery Charger
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Battery Level Meter
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Channel Monitor
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Channel Scan
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Group Scan
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Keypad Lock
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NOAA Emergency /
Weather Channels
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Emergency Weather Alert
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DC IN 9V Jack
USING THE RADIO BATTERY
LEVEL AND LOW BATTERY ALERT
This radio has a battery level meter that indicates
the status of the batteries. When the battery level is
low, BATT appears and the battery level meter icon
flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery pack
immediately or, if you are using the alkaline
batteries, 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.
GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK RADIO
CHARGING THE RADIO
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two
GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radios can be
charged directly or by using the supplied charging
cradle.
Charge Using the Radio
1) Connect the AC adapter to or optional DC
adapter to DC IN 9V jack of the radio and
connect it to the 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 adapter or optional DC adapter
to DC IN 9V jack of the radio and connect it to
the 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:
• Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or
approved DC adapter 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.
compartment. Be sure to follow the instructions
written on the battery pack’s label. Installing the
battery pack incorrectly will prevent the unit from
operating.
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
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) Rotate vol/off clockwise until it clicks.
2) To turn off the radio, rotate vol/off
counterclockwise until it clicks.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
Your radio sounds a beep each time you press a
key (except for PTT and Power boost).
To turn this sound off, press and hold d-call 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, both your radios must be set to the same
channel and Privacy code.
To choose a channel:
Press ▲or ▼to increase or decrease the channel
number displayed.
Note: Channels 1-7 and 15-22 have a typical range
of up to 5 miles, or 15 miles when you press Power
Boost. Channels 8-14 have a typical range of up to
5 miles.You can see an indication of the range as
you change channels. HI appears when you select
channels 1-7 or 15-22, and LO appears for
channels 8-14.
Note: The range of channels 1-7 and 15-22 can be
boosted only when you use NiMH batteries. When
you press Power boost while using alkaline
batteries, the range is not boosted.
•Batteries must be installed for operation, even
from external power.
•If battery power is low, you cannot operate the
radio even using external power. Let the
batteries charge before using. If you try to
transmit while power is low, the radio
automatically turns off.
In order to use Direct Call and Auto Channel
Change, you need to initialize a couple of settings
in 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 Mode
To set the radio to Group Mode, which enables
Direct Call, Auto Channel Change and All Call,
press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds. The radio
displays oF GRUP. Press ▲or ▼to display on
GRUP, then press menu/grp to advance to Setting
the Group Number.
Note: In group mode, you cannot receive
transmissions from other radios unless they are
also set to the same channel and group number.
Setting the Group Number
Set the group number for your radio group from
0-142. Everyone in your group must select the
same group number in order to communicate with
each other.
1) Press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds. The
radio displays on GRUP.
2) Tap menu/grp. The radio displays Gnnn (nis a
number). Press ▲or ▼to select the group
number.
3) Press PTT or Power boost to return to normal
operation, or continue to the next section.
Setting the Ring Tone
This setting selects the tone you hear when
someone places a direct call to you.
1) Press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds, then
tap menu/grp two times until the radio displays
n RING.
2) Press ▲or ▼to select the desired ring sound.
With each press, you hear a sample of the
selected tone.
3) Press PTT or Power boost to return to normal
operation, or continue to the next section.
Setting the Unit Number
Each radio in your group needs to be set to a
unique unit number, from 1-16.
1) Press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds, then
tap menu/grp three times until the radio
displays n - - - - (or your current nickname).
2) Press ▲or ▼to select the desired unit number.
3) Press PTT to return to normal operation, or
continue to the next section.
Setting Your Nickname
Your nickname appears on other units’displays
when you make a group call or direct call. This is
also the name that appears on other radio displays
when 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, then
tap menu/grp four times until the radio displays
n - - - - (or your current nickname) with the first
place in the nickname flashing.
2) Press ▲or ▼to select the letter, then tone to
advance to the next letter until you have entered
your nickname.
3) Press menu/grp to confirm the setting and exit
the group settings menu.
Using Group Mode
Group mode lets you make direct calls to other
people in your group without alerting the entire
group and also lets you quickly change everyone in
your group to another channel from a single radio.
Before using group mode, follow the instructions in
"Setting Up Group Mode" on every radio in your
group. Then, to record the unit ID and everyone’s
nickname in every radio, send a call to "All" from
each radio one time (see "Sending a Direct Call").
Sending a Direct Call
Direct Call lets you call everyone in your group at
once, or call a single person in your group without
anyone else in the group knowing. It is like a
"speed dial" directly to the person(s) you want to
talk to.
To call everyone in your group, press d-call in
group 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," your
radio also sends out your nickname or ID so that it
will show up in the call list for everyone in your
group.
To call one person in your group, without having
other people know, press d-call in group mode.
Then, use ▲or ▼to select the person you want to
call and press d-call again. Your radio sounds
tones for 10 seconds as it sends the call. When the
tones end, you can begin your conversation. You
can silence the call tones at any time by pressing
PTT.
Your conversation remains private between you and
the person you called until 15 seconds after your
last transmission. Then, your radio automatically
exits private mode.
Automatically Changing Channels
Auto Channel Change lets you easily coordinate a
channel change for everyone in your group. You
might want to do this when you find you are getting
a 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-powered
channels (1-7, 15-22) if you need more range (or to
a low-power channel if you need longer battery
life).
To start an auto channel change, on any radio in
the group tap tone. The current channel and CHCX
appears. Use ▲or ▼to select the target channel.
You can check whether the selected channel is
busy. Then press d-call.
Your radio chirps for about 10 seconds while it
sends out the channel change signal. As each
radio receives the channel change signal, it chirps
once, then changes to the new channel.
To ensure all radios make it to the new channel, we
recommend you:
•Make sure you are in an open environment,
where the radio will get the best range.
•Optimize range during the channel change
command by raising the radio over your head to
give the best possible height.
•Do a "roll call" on the new channel after the
move to be sure no one was left behind. If you
missed someone, return to the previous channel
and issue the command again.
USING THE RADIO IN STANDARD MODE
Use the radio in standard (not group) mode when
you need to be able to communicate with radios
that do not have the group feature.
Choosing a Privacy Code
You can select a Privacy Code from 1-142 for each
channel. oFF (OFF) indicates no Privacy code
selected and your radio can receive a signal
regardless of the code settings of the transmitting
radio.
1) Press tone/scn. The Privacy code indicator
flashes.
2) Press ▲or ▼to increase or decrease the
code. You can also select oFF.
3) Press tone/scn again.
Note: Only tones 1-38 are standard across radio
brands. Other settings might differ from brand to
brand. See the specifications for the specific tones
used for each setting.
Channel Scan Feature
Your GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio has a
channel scan feature that lets you 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
resumes scanning. Pressing PTT while the scan is
paused on a channel lets you transmit on that
channel.
To turn on channel scan:
Press and hold tone/scn until SCAN appears. The
channel number changes as the radio rapidly
cycles through the channels.
To turn off channel scan:
Press d-call, PTT, Power boost, wx/alert or
menu/grp, or press and hold tone/scn for 2
seconds.
Talking on Your Radio
To talk to others using the radio:
1) Press and hold PTT and speak in a clear,
normal voice about 2-3 inches away from the
microphone. While you transmit, TXHI or TXLO
appears on the display according to the type of
channel. To avoid cutting off the first part of your
transmission, pause slightly after pressing PTT
before you start talking.
2) When you finish speaking, release PTT.You can
now receive incoming calls. While receiving, rx
appears on the display.
Note: When you press Power boost, boost and rx
appear on the display. The radio transmits at
maximum power when a GMRS channel is
selected. If Power boost is continuously pressed,
1 minute after you start pressing Power boost the
transmission stops and you hear a boost timeout
error tone.
Monitor Mode Feature
Your GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio lets you
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.MON appears
and rx icon flashes.
•Press and hold mon for 2 seconds until two
beeps sound for continuous listening. The
receiver circuit stays open, so you hear both the
noise and weak signals.
To turn off Monitor Mode:
Press mon to return to the previous mode. The
mon and rx icons disappear.
Navigating through the Normal Menu
To access the advanced features of the GMR1588-
2CK/GMR1595-2CK, your radio has a Menu
function.
1) To enter the menu, press menu/grp.
2) Additional presses of menu/grp advances you
through the menu. After the last menu item, the
radio 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 automatically
returns to previous mode.
Setting Scramble
Scramble allows you to make a private
conversation. No one listening to your conversation
can understand what you are talking about. Be sure
that the person you are calling also sets their radio
to the scramble feature.
To set Scramble:
1) Enter the menu. SCRM appears and the current
setting flashes.
2) Select on (ON) using ▲or ▼.
Note: You can only communicate using scramble
between two compatible Uniden radios.
Voice Operated Transmission
Your GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio has 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 starts
when you speak into the microphone instead of
pushing the PTT and Power boost button.
To select the VOX level:
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until
VOX appears. The current level (OFF, 1-5)
flashes. Level oF (OFF) disables VOX, while
levels 1-5 set the sensitivity of the VOX circuit.
2) Press either ▲or ▼to set 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.
Transmitting a Call Tone
Your GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio is
equipped with 10 selectable call tones that are
transmitted when you press d-call in normal mode.
To select a call tone:
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until
CALL appears. The current call tone number
(1-10) flashes.
2) Press ▲or ▼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 d-call. The
selected tone is transmitted for a fixed length of
time. Call Tone is cancelled if you press PTT or
Power boost.
Setting Silent Call
When you turn on the silent mode, all incoming
calls are muted: the radio blinks the display
Key LockScramble VOX Level Call Tone Silent Mode
1-10
OFF, 1-5
ON-OFFON-OFF ON-OFF
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Channels 15 GMRS/7 FRS/7 Weather
Sub Codes 38 Sub-Audible Tones
104 DCS Codes
Operating Frequency
GMRS/FRS: 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz
WX: 162.4000 - 162.5500 MHz
Power Source NiMH Battery Pack (BP40) or
4 AAA Alkaline Batteries
Range 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)
Battery Life 12 Hours typ. - NiMH
Battery Pack (5/5/90 duty
cucle)
Frequency Chart
Ch. Freq. Cross Ref. Ch. Freq. Cross Ref.
1 462.5625 FRS & GMRS 1 12 467.6625 FRS 12
2 462.5875 FRS & GMRS 2 13 467.6875 FRS 13
3 462.6125 FRS & GMRS 3 14 467.7125 FRS 14
4 462.6375 FRS & GMRS 4 15 462.5500 GMRS 11
5 462.6625 FRS & GMRS 5 16 462.5750 GMRS 8
6 462.6875 FRS & GMRS 6 17 462.6000 GMRS 12
7 462.7125 FRS & GMRS 7 18 462.6250 GMRS 9
8 467.5625 FRS 8 19 462.6500 GMRS 13
9 467.5875 FRS 9 20 462.6750 GMRS 10
10 467.6125 FRS 10 21 462.7000 GMRS 14
11 467.6375 FRS 11 22 462.7250 GMRS 15
CTCSS Chart (Hz)
Code Freq. Code Freq.
oF OFF 20 131.8
1 67.0 21 136.5
2 71.9 22 141.3
3 74.4 23 146.2
4 77.0 24 151.4
5 79.7 25 156.7
6 82.5 26 162.2
7 85.4 27 167.9
8 88.5 28 173.8
9 91.5 29 179.9
10 94.8 30 186.2
11 97.4 31 192.8
12 100.0 32 203.5
13 103.5 33 210.7
14 107.2 34 218.1
15 110.9 35 225.7
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All rights reserved Printed in China
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SPECIFICATIONS
16 114.8 36 233.6
17 118.8 37 241.8
18 123.0 38 250.3
19 127.3
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
DCS Code List
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.
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:
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYREGULATORY INFORMATION
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.
RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION
Covered under one or more of the following
U.S. patents:
4,684,870 4,734,049 5,203,015 5,214,789
5,491,745 5,497,508 5,517,677 5,557,606
5,574,994 5,610,946 5,613,201 5,625,870
5,627,876 5,628,059 5,634,196 5,634,205
5,678,176 5,697,096 5,717,312 5,722,070
5,787,345 5,901,341 6,021,326 6,084,861
6,163,691 6,195,415 6,353,730 6,839,550
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).
backlight, SLNT and call icon to alert you to an
incoming call. If you do not respond to the call
within 10 seconds, the backlight turns off, and the
call icon will blink until there is no signal. Silent
mode is disabled for 15 seconds when you
transmit, receive, or press any other button.
To set the silent mode:
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until
the SLNT appears. The current setting flashes.
2) Select on (ON) using the ▲or ▼.
Note: To prevent unwanted silent alerts, be sure to
use a Privacy code whenever you use the Silent
mode feature.
You can hear the received voice when you turn on
channel scan and an active channel is detected
even during silent mode.
Key Lock
To lock the keypad:
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until
LOCK 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. The
radio returns to the current mode.
Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming
your selection by pressing menu/grp, Key Lock is
set to oF (OFF).
To unlock the keypad:
1) Turn off the radio by rotating vol/off
counterclockwise until it clicks.
2) Turn on the radio again by rotating vol/off
clockwise until it clicks. The keypad is unlocked.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK 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 remains lit for 10 seconds
before turning off.
Roger Beep
Roger beep is a beep that is sent to notify the end
of transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission).
You can hear the roger beep can be heard through
the speaker when both roger beep and key beep
are on. When roger beep is on and key beep is off,
you do not hear the roger beep, but it is transmitted
to 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 RADIO
Your GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio can
receive weather broadcasts from the NOAA
National Weather Service. When in the Weather
Radio Alert mode, the system functions as it does
in GMRS mode but also monitors the selected
weather channel for alerts when not
communicating. 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 the
number to the desired Weather Channel.
3) To exit the Weather Radio Broadcast mode,
press wx/alert.WX disappears.
•To change the channel continuously, press and
hold ▲or ▼for more than 1 second.
•When in the Weather Radio Broadcast mode,
you can only set the Key Lock from the Menu
mode.
Choosing an Emergency/Weather Channel
There are 7 NOAA channel frequencies available
and these frequencies are common between the
US and Canada.You need to know what frequency
is being transmitted in your location.
1) Press and hold wx/alert. The icon
appears.
2) When the unit receives a warning signal, it
beeps for 5 seconds. The icon, WX
and channel indicator blinks.
3) To turn off Weather Alert, press and hold
wx/alert. The icon disappears.
•When Weather Alert is activated, the highest
priority is given to this function. It checks the
weather alert signals every 7 seconds. When
the unit finds a warning signal, it switches to the
warning receive mode automatically.
•Weather Alert is activated even if key beep is
turned off.
NOAA Weather Radio Frequency List
Channel 1 162.550 MHz Channel 5 162.450 MHz
Channel 2 162.400 MHz Channel 6 162.500 MHz
Channel 3 162.475 MHz Channel 7 162.525 MHz
Channel 4 162.425 MHz
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