CONTENTS
Caution ................................................................................................................................... 3
Features ................................................................................................................................4
Model GMRS-1500XTM Display ............................................................................................ 6
Accessories .......................................................................................................................... 7
Powering the GMRS-1500XTM Unit ...................................................................................... 7
Installing the Batteries ........................................................................................................... 7
Controls ................................................................................................................................. 8
GMRS-1500XTM Operational Modes .................................................................................... 9
Notes On Good Communication .......................................................................................... 11
Operational Modes and Features ....................................................................................... 12
GMRS Two Way Mode .................................................................................................... 12
Channel Number Selection .......................................................................................... 12
Coded Tone Control Squelch System (CTCSS) Code Selection ................................ 12
Channel Scan Operation ............................................................................................. 12
VOX Function .............................................................................................................. 14
FM Radio Mode ............................................................................................................ 14
Weather Mode ................................................................................................................. 16
Compass Mode ................................................................................................................ 17
Temperature Mode........................................................................................................... 19
Time Mode ....................................................................................................................... 20
Stopwatch Mode ............................................................................................................. 21
Setup Mode ..................................................................................................................... 21
Priority Channel Select ................................................................................................ 21
Set VOX Delay ............................................................................................................ 22
Call Melody Selection .................................................................................................. 22
Roger Beep Tone Selection ........................................................................................ 23
Key Beep Tone Selection ............................................................................................ 23
Quiet Operation ........................................................................................................... 23
Time Out Timer (TOT) .................................................................................................. 24
Name Selection Option ................................................................................................ 24
Key Lock Selection Mode............................................................................................ 25
Basic Radio Operation ........................................................................................................ 25
To Transmit ...................................................................................................................... 25
To Receive ....................................................................................................................... 25
Monitor Function .............................................................................................................. 25
Warning ............................................................................................................................... 26
Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................... 27
GMRS Channel Frequencies ............................................................................................... 28
Weather Channel Frequencies ........................................................................................... 28
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) ................................ 29
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 30
Warranty.............................................................................................................................. 31
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