Uniden America UT917 Portable FRS/GMRS Transceiver User Manual UT917ZH GMR855 2 2CK 1119
Uniden America Corporation Portable FRS/GMRS Transceiver UT917ZH GMR855 2 2CK 1119
Users Manual
Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 22 channels you can use to talk to
others. In order to speak to someone, each of you
must be set to the same channel.
To choose a channel:
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press
the ch/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 8 miles by
pressing the Power boost key.
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 Power boost key,
boost and icon appear on the display. The
radio will transmit Maximum power when a GMRS
channel is selected. After one minute past when
the boost transmission is established, the transmis-
sion stops automatically, and you will hear a boost
time out error tone.
GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK
* Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
• Power Boost Key for
Maximum Range
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels
• Up to 8 Mile Range*
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts
• Backlit LCD Display
• Battery Recharge Circuit
• Roger Beep
• Key Beep on/off
1 Antenna
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
3 Power boost Key
4 Monitor Key
5 Channel/Scan Up Key
6 Channel/Scan Down Key
7 Speaker
8 Call Key
9 Volume Up Key
10 On/off/select Key
11 Volume Down Key
12 Microphone
13 Battery Level Meter
14 Receive Indicator
15 Scan Indicator
16 Channel Indicator
17 Power Boost Indicator
18 Volume Setting Indicator
19 GMRS/FRS Indicator
20 Transmit Indicator
21 Call Indicator
22 Keypad Lock Indicator
23 Charging LED’s
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK (General Mobile Radio
Service) radios. These products are lightweight,
palm-sized radios. Use them at sporting events to
stay in contact with family and friends, hiking,
skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for
vital communication. These compact, state-of-the-
art devices are equipped with many features.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Your package contains 2 radios, 2 reference guides
including the product registration card, and 2 Belt
Clips. The GMRS855-2CK also contents NiMH
Battery Packs, Dual Drop-in Recharging Cradle and
AC adapter. The following optional accessories 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.
• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38
• Recharging Cradle - #RC8348
• AC Adapter - #AC6248
FCC GMRS LICENSE
The GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK 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 GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK radio uses 4 AAA
alkaline batteries or NiMH battery pack (included in
GMR855-2CK only). If alkaline batteries are used,
we recommend using high 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 be
removed.
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 the
unit from operating.
4) 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 sel/ key to turn the unit
ON, 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 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, Power
boost and call key) are pressed. To turn this sound
OFF, press and hold call key while turning ON the
radio. Repeat this step to turn the sound ON.
• Battery Level Meter
• Channel Monitor
• Channel Scan
• Keypad Lock
• Belt Clip
• NiMH Battery Pack and
Charger
(GMR855-2CK only)
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 very low, the battery level
meter icon will flash. Replace the alkaline
batteries immediately or if you are using the NiMH
battery pack, you must recharge the 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.
1) To enter the Menu, press the sel/ key.
2) Additional presses of the sel/ 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 sel/ key again.
b. Press the PTT button, Power boost, mon,
volume ▲/▼, and call key.
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically
returns to “Normal”mode.
Transmitting a Call Tone
Your GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK 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 ch/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.
Keypad Lock
To Lock the keypad:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
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 ch/scan ▲key.
3) To confirm the setting, press the sel/ key. The
radio returns to the "Normal" mode.
Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming
your selection by pressing the sel/ key, the key
Lock setting will be set to OFF.
To Unlock the keypad:
1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the unit
OFF.
2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn the
unit ON. The keypad is unlocked.
Channel Scan Feature
Your GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK 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
Power 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 ch/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.
Normal NormalCall Tone Key Lock
1-5
ON-OFF
GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK RADIO
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK 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 will automatically turn ON when
any key (except for the PTT button and Power
boost key) is pressed. The LCD display will
illuminate for 10 seconds before turning OFF.
Monitor Mode Feature
Your GMR855-2/GMR855-2CK 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 mon for brief listening, the icon will
blink.
•Press and hold mon 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 mon to return to "Normal" mode, and the
icon stops blinking.
Roger Beep
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end
of transmission (PTT transmission.) Roger Beep
can be heard through the speaker when Key Beep
is on. If key beep is turned off, Roger Beep will not
be heard from the speaker.
To turn ON Roger Beep:
Press and hold the ch/scan ▲key while turning
ON the radio.
To turn OFF Roger Beep:
Press and hold the ch/scan ▲key while turning
ON the radio.
Navigating through the Menu
To access the advanced features of the GMR855-2
/GMR855-2CK, your radio has a Menu function.
USING THE CHARGING CRADLE
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two
GRM855-2CK radios can be charged by using the
charging cradle.
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing
the radio in the charging cradle. Otherwise the
battery level meter icon won’t indicate properly.
1) Connect the AC adapter (# AC6248) to DC IN 9V
jack 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 with
the keypad facing forward.
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio
from the charging cradle after charge.
Note: The charge indicator LED's will remain on as
long as the radios are left in the charger.
To turn OFF channel scanning:
Press the sel/ ,call and the Power boost key,
or PTT button.
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Channels 15 GMRS / 7 FRS
Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500-
467.7125 MHz
Power Source 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries or
NiMH Battery Pack
Range Channels 8-14 up to 2 miles
Channels 1-7, 15-22 up to
6 miles
(8 miles with Power boost key)
Battery Life 18 Hours typ. -
Alkaline Batteries
(5/5/90 duty cycle)
14 Hours typ. - NiMH
Battery Pack
Frequency Chart
Ch. Freq. Cross
TX Power TX Power
No. (MHz) Reference (
ptt/vox) (Boost)
1 462.5625 FRS & GMRS 1 Mid High
2 462.5875 FRS & GMRS 2 Mid High
3 462.6125 FRS & GMRS 3 Mid High
4 462.6375 FRS & GMRS 4 Mid High
5 462.6625 FRS & GMRS 5 Mid High
6 462.6875 FRS & GMRS 6 Mid High
7 462.7125 FRS & GMRS 7 Mid High
8 467.5625 FRS8 Low Low
9 467.5875 FRS9 Low Low
10 467.6125 FRS10 Low Low
11 467.6375 FRS11 Low Low
12 467.6625 FRS12 Low Low
13 467.6875 FRS13 Low Low
14 467.7125 FRS14 Low Low
15 462.5500 GMRS11 Mid High
16 462.5750 GMRS8 Mid High
17 462.6000 GMRS12 Mid High
18 462.6250 GMRS9 Mid High
19 462.6500 GMRS13 Mid High
20 462.6750 GMRS10 Mid High
21 462.7000 GMRS14 Mid High
22 462.7250 GMRS15 Mid High
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 WARRANTYFCC 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:
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
Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76155
(800) 297-1023, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central,
Monday through Friday
www.uniden.com
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