Uniden America UT037 PORTABLE FRS/GMRS RADIO User Manual USERS MANUAL

Uniden America Corporation PORTABLE FRS/GMRS RADIO USERS MANUAL

USERS MANUAL

GMR1838-2CK*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels• 99 Sub Codes(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code)• Up to 18 Mile Range*• Internal VOX Circuitry• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts• Backlit LCD Display• Optional Headset Accessories• Headset Jack1 Antenna2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button3 Monitor Button4 Scan Key5Menu Key6 Channel Tone Key7 Speaker8 Up/Down Button9 Headset Jack10 On/Off Key11 Call Key12 Microphone13 DC IN 9V14 Battery Level Meter15 Receive Indicator16 Call Indicator17 Scan Indicator18 Channel Indicator19 Hi Power Indicator20 Low Power Indicator21 Transmit Indicator22 Volume Setting Indicator23 Keypad Lock Indicator24 VOX Indicator25 Sub Code Indicator26 Charging ContactsCongratulations on your purchase of the UnidenGMR1838-2CK Series (General Mobile RadioService) radio. This lightweight, palm-sized, radio isa state-of-the-art device, equipped with many valuable features. Use it at sporting events, to stayin contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing,outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communication.PACKAGE CONTENTSYour package contains two GMR1838-2CK radios,two rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BP40), oneAC adapter (#AD-0001), one charging cradle(#RC1032), two belt clips and this reference guide.You can operate the unit using the rechargeableNiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included). To order the following optional accessories, visit our web site at www.uniden.comor call 1-800-554-3988 during regular businesshours. Use only Uniden accessories.• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP40• Charging Cradle - #RC1032• Headset - #HS910/HS915/ZA-133• AC Adapter - #AD-0001• DC Adapter - #DC-1002GMRS LICENSEThe GMR1838-2CK radio operates on theGeneral Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequen-cies when using Channels 1-7 and channels 15-22. You must have a GMRS license issued by theFederal Communications Commission to legallyuse these channels. For licensing informationand 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, youcan contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322.No license is required for operation on channels8-14 or operation on any channel in Canada.INSTALL THE BATTERYYour radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack or4 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 batterycompartment. Be certain to follow the instructions written on the label on the batterypack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly willUSING THE RADIO•Roger Beep•Battery Charger•Battery Level Meter•Channel Monitor•Channel Scan•Keypad Lock•DC IN 9V JackBATTERY LEVEL ANDLOW BATTERY ALERTThis 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 metericon flashes. Recharge the NiMH batterypack immediately or if you are using the alkalinebatteries, you must replace the alkaline batteries inorder to continue 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.GMR1838-2CK RADIOCHARGING THE RADIOIf you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, twoGMR1838-2CK radios can be charged directly or byusing the supplied charging cradle.Charge by Using the Radio1) Connect the optional DC adapter (#DC-1002) toDC IN 9V jack of the radio and to a cigarettelighter port.2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the battery indicator stops flashing.Using the Charging Cradle1) Connect the AC adapter (#AD-0001) to DC IN 9Vjack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,and place the radio in the charging cradle withthe keypad facing forward.3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge thebattery pack for 16 hours and remove the radiofrom the charging cradle after charging.Note:• For charging batteries directly without the cradle,use only the #DC-1002 Cigarette Lighter Adaptercord, available from www.Uniden.com.Other power cords could damage your radio.• DC IN 9V Jack of the radio is for charge only.Be sure to install the battery before charge.• Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter orapproved accessories 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.prevent the unit from operating.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) Press and hold the key to turn the radio ON,and increase the speaker volume by pressing the▲key. To decrease the volume, press the ▼key.2) Press and hold the key again to turn the radioOFF.Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys(except for the PTT button and call key) is pressed.To turn this sound OFF, press and hold the call keywhile turning ON the radio. Repeat this step to turnthe sound ON.Choosing a ChannelYour radio has 22 channels and 99 Sub codes youcan use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you must be set to the same channel and Sub code.To choose a channel:With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press thechan tone key and press the ▲or ▼key toincrease or decrease the channel number displayed.Note: Channels 1-7 have an typical range of up to18 miles. Channels 8-14 have an typical range of upto 5 miles. Channels 15-22 have an typical range ofup to 18 miles.You can know which GMRS or FRSchannel is active by the icon. hi icon is displayedwhile scanning GMRS channels, and the lo icon isdisplayed while scanning FRS channels.Choosing a Sub CodeEach of the channels 1-22 may have any one of the codes, OFF or 1-99 selected. Code oF (OFF) indicates no Sub code selected and your radio canreceive a signal regardless of the code settings ofthe transmitting radio.1) Press chan tone in channel select mode.The subcode indicator will flash.2) Press the ▲or ▼key to increase or decreasethe code number displayed. You can also selectoF (OFF) at this stage.3) Exit the Menu.Channel Scan FeatureYour GMR1838-2CK radio has a channel scan fea-ture that allows you to easily scan all 22 channels.When an active channel is detected, the radiopauses on that channel until the channel is clear.Then after a 2 second delay, the radio continuesscanning. Pressing the PTT button while the scanis paused on a channel allows you to transmit onthat channel.To turn ON channel scan:Press the scan key until the scan... icon is displayed. The channel number on the displaychanges as the radio rapidly cycles through thechannels.To turn OFF channel scan:Press the call, PTT, menu or scan key.Talking on Your RadioTo talk to others using the radio:1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in aclear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away fromthe microphone. While you are transmitting, theicon appears on the display. To avoid cuttingoff the first part of your transmission, pauseslightly after pressing the PTT button before youstart talking.2) When you have finished speaking, release thePTT button. You can now receive incoming calls.While receiving, the icon appears on the display.Monitor Mode FeatureYour GMR1838-2CK radio allows you to listen forweak signals on the current channel at the press ofa key.To turn ON the Monitor Mode:•For brief listening, press mon button. The icon blinks.•Press and hold mon button for 2 seconds untiltwo beeps sound for continuous listening. Thereceiver circuit stays open, letting both the noiseand 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 MenuTo access the advanced features of the GMR1838-2CK, your radio has a Menu function.1) To enter the Menu, press the menu key.2) Additional presses of the menu key advancesyou 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, mon, call, scan or chan tonekeyc. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automaticallyreturns to “Normal”mode.Voice Operated TransmissionYour GMR1838-2CK radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) thatcan be used for automatic voice transmissions. TheVOX feature is designed to be used with a headsetwith a microphone. Transmission is initiated byspeaking into the remote microphone instead ofpushing the PTT button.To select the VOX level:1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu untilthe vox icon appears on the display. The currentlevel (OFF, 1-5) will be indicated. Level oF (OFF)disables VOX, while levels 1-5 set the sensitivityof the VOX circuit.2) Press either the ▲or ▼key to the desired VOXsensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased sensitivity to voice in normally quiet environments, and use a higher level to reduceundesired activation in very noisy environments.Transmitting a Call ToneYour GMR1838-2CK radio is equipped with 5 selectable call tones that are transmitted when thecall key is pressed.To select a call tone:1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu untilthe call icon is shown on the display. The currentcall tone number (1-5) is indicated.2) Press the ▲or ▼key to increase or decreasethe number to the desired call tone. Each tonewill be heard through the speaker.To transmit the selected call tone, press the callkey. The selected tone will automatically be transmitted for a fixed length of time. Call Tone willbe cancelled when the PTT button is pressed.Key LockTo lock the keypad:1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu untilthe icon appears on the display. The currentKey Lock status oF (OFF) blinks on the display.2) To switch the Key Lock mode from oF (OFF) toon, press the ▲key.3) To confirm the setting, press the menu key.The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirmingyour selection by pressing the menu key, the KeyLock setting will be set tooF (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 radioON. The keypad is unlocked.Automatic Power Save FeatureYour GMR1838-2CK radio has a unique circuitdesigned to dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is no transmission nor an incomingcall within 3 seconds, your radio switches to thePower Save mode. The radio is still able to receivetransmissions in this mode.LCD BacklightThe LCD Backlight automatically turns ON when anykey (except the PTT button) is pressed. The LCD display illuminates for 10 seconds before turning OFF.Roger BeepRoger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end oftransmission (both PTT and VOX transmission).Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker whenboth Roger beep and Key Beep are set to ON. WhenRoger beep is set to ON and Key Beep OFF, RogerBeep will not be heard from the speaker but it will betransmitted to your party. When Roger Beep is set toOFF, Roger Beep neither be herad nor transmitted.To turn ON Roger Beep:Press and hold the ▲key while turning ON the radio.To turn OFF Roger Beep:Press and hold the ▲key while turning ON the radio.Normal NormalVOX Level Call Tone Key Lock1-5OFF, 1-5ON-OFF•Battery must be installed for operation, even fromexternal power.•If battery Power is low, you cannot operate theradio 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.UT037ZH_GMR1838-2CK_ENG 1102 11/2/07 10:50 AM Page 1
Channels 15 GMRS/7 FRSSub Codes 38 Sub-Audible Tones61 DCS CodesOperating Frequency UHF 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHzPower Source NiMH Battery Pack (BP40) or4 AAA Alkaline BatteriesRange Channel 1-7 up to 18 milesChannel 8-14 up to 5 milesChannel 15-22 up to 18 milesBattery Life 12 Hours typ. - Alkaline Batteries (5/5/90 duty cycle) 12 Hours typ. - NiMH Battery PackFrequency 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 35 225.716 114.8 36 233.617 118.8 37 241.818 123.0 38 250.319 127.3This 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 6,839,5506,980,770Uniden America Service4700 Amon Carter Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76155(800) 297-1023 during regular business hours (CST)(See www.uniden.com for current hours of operation.)© 2008 Uniden America CorporationAll rights reserved Printed in ChinaUTZZ01037ZZ(0)SPECIFICATIONSTone OctalNo. Code39 02340 02541 02642 03143 03244 04345 04746 05147 05448 06549 07150 07251 07352 07453 11454 11555 11656 12557 13158 13259 13460 143Tone OctalNo. Code61 15262 15563 15664 16265 16566 17267 17468 20569 22370 22671 24372 24473 24574 25175 26176 26377 26578 27179 30680 31181 31582 331Tone OctalNo. Code83 34384 34685 35186 36487 36588 37189 41190 41291 41392 42393 43194 43295 44596 46497 46598 46699 503----------DCS Code ListUT037ZH_GMR1838-2CK_ENG 1102 11/2/07 10:50 AM Page 2

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