Uniden America UT896 GMRS/FRS Transmitter User Manual GMRS750 UT896 0509

Uniden America Corporation GMRS/FRS Transmitter GMRS750 UT896 0509

Users Manual

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 chan/scan +or –key to increase or decreasethe channel number displayed.Note: FRS Channels 8-14 have an expectancyrange of up to 2 miles. GMRS channels 1-7, 15-22have an expectancy range 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 chan/scan +or –key to increase ordecrease 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.Note: When you press the boost key, boost andTX appear on the display. The radio will transmitMaximum Power when a GMRS channel is selected. When one minute past after the boosttransmission is established, the transmission stopsautomatically, and you will hear a boost time outerror tone.Voice Operated TransmissionYour GMRS750 radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) thatcan be used for automatic voice transmissions.GMRS750* Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels• 38 CTCSS Codes• Up to 7 Mile Range*• Internal VOX Circuitry• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts• Backlit LCD Display• Optional Headset Accessories• Headset Jack1 Antenna2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button3 Boost Key4 Select/ (power) Key5 Vol (volume) Up Key6 Vol (volume) Down Key7 WX/Alert Key8 Call Key9 Headset Jack10 Speaker11 Channel/Scan + (Up) Key12 Channel/Scan – (Down) Key13 Mon (monitor) Key14 Scan Indicator15 Channel Indicator16 VOX Indicator17 Volume Setting Indicator18 Weather Indicator19 Weather Alert Indicator20 GMRS/FRS Indicator21 Battery Level Meter22 Keypad Lock Indicator23 rx (receive) Indicator24 tx (transmit) Indicator25 Boost Indicator26 Call Indicator27 CTCSS IndicatorCongratulations on your purchase of the UnidenGMRS750 (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 GMRS750 radio, this reference guide, including a product registrationcard. You may operate the unit using 4 AA alkalinebatteries (included). The following optional acces-sories may be purchased from your participatingUniden dealer or call1-800-554-3988 or visit us onthe web at www.uniden.com. Use only Unidenaccessories.• Headset - #HS2467FCC GMRS LICENSEThe GMRS750 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 GMRS750 radio uses 4 AA alkaline batteries.If alkaline batteries are used, we recommend usinghigh quality alkaline batteries.To install the 4 AA alkaline batteries:1) Make sure your radio is OFF.2) Open the battery compartment door by pressingthe ratch on the bottom of the radio. Then,remove the battery holder.3) Pull up the tab on the battery holder to slide thebattery compartment cover.4) Install the 4 AA alkaline batteries (included) intothe battery compartment. Be certain to follow the+ and – symbols in the compartment. Installingthe batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit fromoperating.5) Replace the battery compartment cover.6) Insert the battery holder into the radio until itclicks. Then, replace the battery compartmentdoor.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 select/ key to turn the unitON, and increase the speaker volume by pressing the vol +key. To decrease the volume, press the vol –key.2) Press and hold the select/ key again to turnthe unit 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 GMRS750,your radio has a Menu function. • Battery Level Meter• Channel Monitor• Channel Scan• Keypad Lock• 7 Emergency / WeatherChannels• Emergency / Weather AlertBATTERY 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.1) To enter the Menu, press the select/ key.2) Additional presses of the select/ 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 select/ key again.b. Press PTT, boost, mon, vol +/–, call, and call.c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automaticallyreturns to “Normal”mode.The VOX feature is designed to be used with aheadset with a microphone. Transmission is initiatedby speaking 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, 1-3) will be indicated. Level disables VOX, while levels - set the sensitivity of the VOX circuit.2) Press either the chan/scan +or –key to thedesired 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 GMRS750 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 chan/scan +or –key to increase ordecrease the number to the desired call tone.Each tone will be heard through the speaker.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 GMRS750 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 the PTT button or the boostkey while the Scan is paused on a channel willallow you to transmit on that channel.To turn ON channel scanning:Press and hold either the chan/scan +or –keyuntil the scan icon is displayed. The channel number on the display will change as the radio rapidly cycles through the channels.To turn OFF channel scanning:Press the select/ ,call, or boost key, or PTTbutton.Normal NormalCTCSS VOX Level Call Tone Key Lock1-5off, 1-38 off, 1-3ON-OFFGMRS750 RADIOKeypad LockTo Lock the keypad:1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu untilthe Keypad Lock icon the icon appears onthe display. The current key Lock status (OFF)blinks on the display.2) To switch the key Lock mode from OFF to ON,press the chan/scan +key.3) To confirm the setting, press the select/ key.The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirmingyour selection by pressing the select/ key, thekey Lock setting will be set to OFF.To Unlock the keypad:1) Press and hold the select/ key to turn the unitOFF.2) Press and hold the select/ key again to turnthe unit ON. The keypad is unlocked.Note: Key Lock is automatically canceled when WXalert is decoded.Automatic Power Save FeatureYour GMRS750 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) and the boost key ispressed. The LCD display will illuminate for 10 seconds before turning OFF.Monitor Mode FeatureYour GMRS750 radio allows you to listen for weaksignals on the current channel at the press of a key.To turn ON the monitor mode:•Press the mon key for brief listening, the icon will blink.•Press and hold the mon key 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 the mon key to return to "Normal" mode,and the icon stops blinking.Note: Only the Key Lock menu is available when itis in the WX mode.GMRS750 (UT896)-0509 5/9/03 10:43 AM Page 1
Channels 15 GMRS / 7 FRSCTCSS Codes 38 Sub-Audible TonesOperating Frequency UHF 462.5500- 467.7125 MHzPower Source 4 AA Alkaline BatteriesRange Channels 8-14 up to 2 milesChannels 1-7, 15-22 milesUp to 7 miles (at boost mode)Battery Life 18 Hours typ. - Alkaline Batteries (5/5/90 duty cycle) 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 15This 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 ChinaUTZZ01896ZZSPECIFICATIONSCTCSS 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 38 250.319 127.3Your GMRS750 radio can receive weather broadcasts from the NOAA National WeatherService. When in the Weather Radio Alert mode,the system functions as it does in GMRS mode butalso monitors the selected weather channel foralerts while you are not transmitting.While using the Weather Radio, you are not able toreceive GMRS communications.1) To turn ON the Weather Radio Broadcast mode,press the wx/alert key. The weather icon appears on the display.2) Press chan/scan +or –to increase or decreasethe number to the desired Weather Channel.3) To exit, press the wx/alert key. The weather icondisappears from the display.Choosing an Emergency/Weather ChannelThere are 7 NOAA channel frequencies availableand these frequencies are common between theUS and Canada. You will need to know what frequency is being transmitted in your location.1) Press and hold the wx/alert key, the iconappears on the display.2) When the unit receives a warning signal, itbeeps for 5 seconds. The weather icon ,icon and channel indicator blinks.3) To turn OFF Weather Alert, press and hold thewx/alert. the icon disappears from thedisplay.•When Weather Alert is activated, the highest priority is given to this function. It checks the weather alert signals every 6 seconds and switches to the warning receive mode automatically.USING THE WEATHER RADIONOAA 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 MHzGMRS750 (UT896)-0509 5/9/03 10:43 AM Page 2

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