Uniden America UT893 FRS/ GMRS Combination User Manual GMRS680 UT893ZH UT01893ZA 0

Uniden America Corporation FRS/ GMRS Combination GMRS680 UT893ZH UT01893ZA 0

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Users Manual RF Exposure Statement per CRN 7817

Choosing a ChannelYour radio has 22 channels and 38 CTCSS codesyou can use to talk to others. In order to speak tosomeone, each of you must be set to the samechannel and CTCSS code.To choose a channel:With the radio in "Normal" operating mode pressthe channel/scan ▲or ▼key to increase ordecrease the channel number displayed.Note: Channels 1-14 have an expectancy range ofup to 2 miles. Channels 15-22 have an expectancyrange of up to 5 miles.Choosing a CTCSS CodeEach of the channels 1-22 may have any one ofthe codes, OFF or 1-38 selected. Code "OFF" indicates no CTCSS code selected and your radiocan receive a signal regardless of the code settingsof the transmitting radio.1) Enter the Menu. The CTCSS code on the LCDdisplay will flash.2) Press the channel/scan ▲or ▼key toincrease or decrease the code number displayed. You can also select “OFF” at thisstage.3) Exit the Menu to return to “Normal” mode.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 will appear on the display. To avoid cutting off the first part of your transmission,pause slightly after pressing the PTT buttonbefore you start talking.2) When you are finished speaking, release the PTTbutton. You can now receive incoming calls. Whilereceiving, the icon will appear on the display.Voice Operated TransmissionYour GMRS680 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.GMRS680* Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.• 8 GMRS / 14 FRS Channels• 38 CTCSS Codes• Up to 5 Mile Range*• Internal VOX Circuitry• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts• Backlit LCD Display• Optional Headset Accessories• Headset Jack• Battery Recharge Circuit• Optional NiMH Battery Pack and Charger1 Antenna2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button3 Channel/Scan Up Key4 Call Key5 Channel/Scan Down Key6 Sel/ Key7 Speaker8 Mon Key9 Volume Up Key10 Volume Down Key11 Battery Level Meter12 Receive Indicator13 Scan Indicator14 Channel Indicator15 Call Indicator16 VOX Indicator17 Keypad Lock Indicator18 Transmit Indicator19 Volume Setting Indicator20 CTCSS IndicatorCongratulations on your purchase of the UnidenGMRS680 (General Mobile Radio Service) radio.This product is a lightweight, palm-sized radio.Use it at sporting events to stay in contact withfamily and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communication.This compact, state-of-the-art device is equippedwith many features.OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESYour package contains the GMRS680 radio, this reference guide, including a product registrationcard. You may operate the unit using 4 AAA alkalinebatteries or the rechargeable NiMH battery pack(not included). The following optional accessoriesmay be purchased from your participating Unidendealer or call1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the webat www.uniden.com. Use only Uniden accessories.• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38• Recharging Cradle - #RC6248• Dual Recharging Cradle with AC Adapter - #CK6000FCC GMRS LICENSEThe GMRS680 radio operates on the GeneralMobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies whichrequire a Federal Communication Commissionlicense to operate. For licensing information andapplication 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.INSTALL THE BATTERIESYour GMRS680 radio uses 4 AAA alkaline batteriesor the optional NiMH battery pack (not included).If alkaline batteries are used, we recommend usinghigh quality alkaline batteries.To install the 4 AAA alkaline batteries:1) Make sure your radio is OFF.2) Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab at the bottom of the compartment door allowing the door to beremoved.3) Install 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included)into the battery compartment. Be certain to follow the + and – symbols in the compartment.Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent theunit from operating.4) Replace the battery compartment door.USING THE RADIOIn 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 sel/ key to turn the unitON, and increase the speaker volume by pressing the volume ▲key. To decrease the volume, press the volume ▼key.2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn theunit OFF.Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons or keys (except for the PTT button and callkey) are pressed. To turn this sound OFF, press andhold call while turning ON the radio. Repeat thisstep to turn the sound ON.Navigating through the MenuTo access the advanced features of the GMRS680,your radio has a Menu function. • Battery Level Meter• Channel Monitor• Channel Scan• Keypad LockBATTERY LEVEL ANDLOW BATTERY ALERTThis unit has a battery level meter on the display toindicate the status of the batteries. When the batteries in the unit are low, the battery level metericon will flash. Replace the alkaline batteries immediately or if you are using the NiMHbattery pack, you must recharge the 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.1) To enter the Menu, press the sel/ key.2) Additional presses of the sel/ key willadvance you through the Menu until exiting to"Normal" operating mode.3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:a. Press and hold the sel/ key again.b. Press PTT, mon, volume ▲/▼, and call.c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automaticallyreturns to “Normal”mode.To select the VOX level:1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu untilthe vox icon appears on the display. The currentlevel (off, 1-3) will be indicated. Level “oF”disables VOX, while levels - set the sensitivity of the VOX circuit.2) Press either the channel/scan ▲or ▼key tothe desired VOX sensitivity level. Use level 1 forincreased sensitivity to voice in normally quiet environments, and use a higher level to reduceundesired activation in very noisy environments.3) Exit the Menu.Transmitting a Call ToneYour GMRS680 radio is equipped with 5 selectablecall tones that will be transmitted when the call keyis pressed.To select a call tone:1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu untilthe call icon is shown on the display. The current call tone number ( - ) will be indicated.2) Press the channel/scan ▲or ▼key toincrease or decrease the number to the desiredcall tone. Each tone will be heard through thespeaker.3) Exit the Menu.To transmit the selected call tone, press the callkey. The selected tone will automatically be transmitted for a fixed length of time.Channel Scan FeatureYour GMRS680 radio has a channel Scan featurethat allows you to easily Scan all 22 channels.When an active channel is detected, the unit willpause on that channel until the channel is clear.Then after a 2 second delay, the unit will continuescanning. Pressing PTT while the Scan is pausedon a channel will allow you to transmit on thatchannel.To turn ON channel scanning:Press and hold either the channel/scan ▲or ▼key until the scan icon is displayed. The channelnumber on the display will change as the radio rapidly cycles through the channels.To turn OFF channel scanning:Press sel/ ,call, or PTT.Normal NormalCTCSS VOX Level Call Tone Key Lock1-5off, 1-38 off, 1-3ON-OFFGMRS680 RADIOKeypad LockTo Lock the keypad:1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu untilthe icon appears on the display. The currentkey Lock status (OFF) blinks on the display.2) To switch the key Lock mode from OFF to ON,press the channel/scan ▲key.3) To confirm the setting, press the sel/ key. Theradio returns to the "Normal" mode.Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirmingyour selection by pressing the sel/ key, the keyLock setting will be set to OFF.To Unlock the keypad:1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the unitOFF.2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn theunit ON. The keypad is unlocked.Automatic Power Save FeatureYour GMRS680 radio has a unique circuit designedto dramatically extend the life of the batteries.If there is no transmission nor an incoming callwithin 3 seconds, your radio switches to the PowerSave mode. The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode.LCD BacklightThe LCD backlight will automatically turn ON whenany key (except PTT button) is pressed. The LCDdisplay will illuminate for 10 seconds before turningOFF.Monitor Mode FeatureYour GMRS680 radio allows you to listen for weaksignals on the current channel at the press of a key.To turn ON the monitor mode:•Press mon for brief listening, the icon willblink.•Press and hold mon for 2 seconds for continuous listening. The receiver circuit will stayopen, and letting in both the noise & weak signals.To turn OFF monitor mode:•Press mon to return to "Normal" mode, and theicon stops blinking.GMRS680_UT893ZH_UT01893ZA_0 3/19/03 2:24 PM Page 1
Channels 8 GMRS / 14 FRSCTCSS Codes 38 Sub-Audible TonesOperating Frequency UHF 462.5500- 467.7125 MHzPower Source 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries orNiMH Battery PackRange Channels 1-14 up to 2 milesChannels 15-22 up to 5 milesBattery Life 22 Hours typ. - Alkaline Batteries (5/5/90 duty cycle) 14 Hours typ. - NiMH Battery PackFrequency ChartCh. Freq. Ch. Freq.1 462.5625 12 467.66252 462.5875 13 467.68753 462.6125 14 467.71254 462.6375 15 462.55005 462.6625 16 462.57506 462.6875 17 462.60007 462.7125 18 462.62508 467.5625 19 462.65009 467.5875 20 462.675010 467.6125 21 462.700011 467.6375 22 462.7250This 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). The Productshould include all parts and accessories originallypackaged with the Product. Include evidence oforiginal purchase and a note describing the defectthat has caused you to return it.The Product shouldbe shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, towarrantor:ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FCC 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 contactwith the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local 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.FCC 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 6,353,730Uniden America CorporationParts and Service Division4700 Amon Carter Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76155(800) 297-1023, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central, Monday through Fridaywww.uniden.com© 2003 Uniden America CorporationAll rights reserved Printed in ChinaUTZZ01893ZASPECIFICATIONS CTCSS 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 38 250.319 127.3GMRS680_UT893ZH_UT01893ZA_0 3/19/03 2:24 PM Page 2

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