Uniden America UT896 GMRS/FRS Transmitter User Manual GMRS750 UT896 0509
Uniden America Corporation GMRS/FRS Transmitter GMRS750 UT896 0509
Users Manual
Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 22 channels and 38 CTCSS codes
you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
someone, each of you must be set to the same
channel and CTCSS code.
To choose a channel:
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press
the chan/scan +or –key to increase or decrease
the channel number displayed.
Note: FRS Channels 8-14 have an expectancy
range of up to 2 miles. GMRS channels 1-7, 15-22
have an expectancy range of up to 5 miles.
Choosing a CTCSS Code
Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
the codes, OFF or 1-38 selected. Code "OFF"
indicates no CTCSS code selected and your radio
can receive a signal regardless of the code settings
of the transmitting radio.
1) Enter the Menu. The CTCSS code on the LCD
display will flash.
2) Press the chan/scan +or –key to increase or
decrease the code number
displayed. You can also select “OFF” at this
stage.
3) Exit the Menu to return to “Normal” mode.
Talking on Your Radio
To talk to others using the radio:
1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a
clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from
the microphone. While you are transmitting, the
icon will appear on the display. To avoid
cutting off the first part of your transmission,
pause slightly after pressing the PTT button
before you start talking.
2) When you are finished speaking, release the PTT
button. You can now receive incoming calls. While
receiving, the icon will appear on the display.
Note: When you press the boost key, boost and
TX appear on the display. The radio will transmit
Maximum Power when a GMRS channel is
selected. When one minute past after the boost
transmission is established, the transmission stops
automatically, and you will hear a boost time out
error tone.
Voice Operated Transmission
Your GMRS750 radio is equipped with a user
selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that
can 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 Jack
1 Antenna
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
3 Boost Key
4 Select/ (power) Key
5 Vol (volume) Up Key
6 Vol (volume) Down Key
7 WX/Alert Key
8 Call Key
9 Headset Jack
10 Speaker
11 Channel/Scan + (Up) Key
12 Channel/Scan – (Down) Key
13 Mon (monitor) Key
14 Scan Indicator
15 Channel Indicator
16 VOX Indicator
17 Volume Setting Indicator
18 Weather Indicator
19 Weather Alert Indicator
20 GMRS/FRS Indicator
21 Battery Level Meter
22 Keypad Lock Indicator
23 rx (receive) Indicator
24 tx (transmit) Indicator
25 Boost Indicator
26 Call Indicator
27 CTCSS Indicator
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMRS750 (General Mobile Radio Service) radio.
This product is a lightweight, palm-sized radio.
Use it at sporting events to stay in contact with
family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in
a neighborhood watch for vital communication.
This compact, state-of-the-art device is equipped
with many features.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Your package contains the GMRS750 radio, this
reference guide, including a product registration
card. You may operate the unit using 4 AA alkaline
batteries (included). The following optional acces-
sories may be purchased from your participating
Uniden dealer or call1-800-554-3988 or visit us on
the web at www.uniden.com. Use only Uniden
accessories.
• Headset - #HS2467
FCC GMRS LICENSE
The GMRS750 radio operates on the General
Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which
require a Federal Communication Commission
license to operate. 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.
INSTALL THE BATTERIES
Your GMRS750 radio uses 4 AA alkaline batteries.
If alkaline batteries are used, we recommend using
high quality alkaline batteries.
To install the 4 AA alkaline batteries:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2) Open the battery compartment door by pressing
the ratch on the bottom of the radio. Then,
remove the battery holder.
3) Pull up the tab on the battery holder to slide the
battery compartment cover.
4) Install the 4 AA alkaline batteries (included) into
the battery compartment. Be certain to follow the
+ and – symbols in the compartment. Installing
the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from
operating.
5) Replace the battery compartment cover.
6) Insert the battery holder into the radio until it
clicks. Then, replace the battery compartment
door.
USING THE RADIO
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) Press and hold the select/ key to turn the unit
ON, 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 turn
the 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 call
key) are pressed. To turn this sound OFF, press and
hold call while turning ON the radio. Repeat this
step to turn the sound ON.
Navigating through the Menu
To access the advanced features of the GMRS750,
your radio has a Menu function.
• Battery Level Meter
• Channel Monitor
• Channel Scan
• Keypad Lock
• 7 Emergency / Weather
Channels
• Emergency / Weather
Alert
BATTERY LEVEL AND
LOW BATTERY ALERT
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to
indicate the status of the batteries. When the
batteries in the unit are low, the battery level meter
icon will flash. Replace the alkaline
batteries immediately.
1) To enter the Menu, press the select/ key.
2) Additional presses of the select/ key will
advance 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 automatically
returns to “Normal”mode.
The VOX feature is designed to be used with a
headset with a microphone. Transmission is initiated
by speaking into the remote microphone instead of
pushing the PTT button.
To select the VOX level:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the vox icon appears on the display. The current
level (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 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.
3) Exit the Menu.
Transmitting a Call Tone
Your GMRS750 radio is equipped with 5 selectable
call tones that will be transmitted when the call key
is pressed.
To select a call tone:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the call icon is shown on the display. The
current call tone number ( - ) will be
indicated.
2) Press the chan/scan +or –key to increase or
decrease 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 call
key. The selected tone will automatically be
transmitted for a fixed length of time.
Channel Scan Feature
Your GMRS750 radio has a channel Scan feature
that allows you to easily Scan all 22 channels.
When an active channel is detected, the unit will
pause on that channel until the channel is clear.
Then after a 2 second delay, the unit will continue
scanning. Pressing the PTT button or the boost
key while the Scan is paused on a channel will
allow you to transmit on that channel.
To turn ON channel scanning:
Press and hold either the chan/scan +or –key
until 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 PTT
button.
Normal NormalCTCSS VOX Level Call Tone Key Lock
1-5
off, 1-38 off, 1-3
ON-OFF
GMRS750 RADIO
Keypad Lock
To Lock the keypad:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the Keypad Lock icon the icon appears on
the 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 confirming
your selection by pressing the select/ key, the
key Lock setting will be set to OFF.
To Unlock the keypad:
1) Press and hold the select/ key to turn the unit
OFF.
2) Press and hold the select/ key again to turn
the unit ON. The keypad is unlocked.
Note: Key Lock is automatically canceled when WX
alert is decoded.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your GMRS750 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 will automatically turn ON when
any key (except PTT button) and the boost key is
pressed. The LCD display will illuminate for 10
seconds before turning OFF.
Monitor Mode Feature
Your GMRS750 radio allows you to listen for weak
signals 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 stay
open, 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 it
is in the WX mode.
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Channels 15 GMRS / 7 FRS
CTCSS Codes 38 Sub-Audible Tones
Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500-
467.7125 MHz
Power Source 4 AA Alkaline Batteries
Range Channels 8-14 up to 2 miles
Channels 1-7, 15-22 miles
Up to 7 miles (at boost mode)
Battery Life 18 Hours typ. -
Alkaline Batteries
(5/5/90 duty cycle)
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
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). 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:
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
FCC 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.
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION
Covered under one or more of the following
U.S. patents:
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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
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SPECIFICATIONS
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
16 114.8 36 233.6
17 118.8 37 241.8
18 123.0 38 250.3
19 127.3
Your GMRS750 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 while you are not transmitting.
While using the Weather Radio, you are not able to
receive 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 decrease
the number to the desired Weather Channel.
3) To exit, press the wx/alert key. The weather icon
disappears from the display.
Choosing an Emergency/Weather Channel
There are 7 NOAA channel frequencies available
and these frequencies are common between the
US and Canada. You will need to know what
frequency is being transmitted in your location.
1) Press and hold the wx/alert key, the icon
appears on the display.
2) When the unit receives a warning signal, it
beeps for 5 seconds. The weather icon ,
icon and channel indicator blinks.
3) To turn OFF Weather Alert, press and hold the
wx/alert. the icon disappears from the
display.
•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 RADIO
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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