Audiovox GMRS862CH Two-Way Radio User Manual


 
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Operating Modes and Features
GRMS/FRS Operation:
- Press and hold the Power On/Off button for 2 seconds to turn on
power.
- Press the MODE button so the Channel number flashes.
- Select the desired channel with the Up (10) and Down (11) Buttons.
When receiving a call, the
icon appears to indicate an incoming
call.
- Press and hold the PTT button (4) to transmit, then speak into the
microphone clearly and slowly. The Transmit icon (
) appears
on the display while the button is pressed.
- Release PTT Button (4) to receive.
- Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and
CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same.
- The CTCSS subcode (01-38) will be displayed on the LCD panel if the
CTCSS tone frequency function is enabled (not oF).
Channel Selection
In order to communicate with other GMRS/FRS units, both the transmit-
ting and receiving party must be on the same frequency.
The GMRS602CH has 22 channels (frequencies) indicated by the large
digits on the LCD display panel. Channels 1 through 7 are the shared
GMRS/FRS channels. Channels 8-14 are FRS only channels, while chan-
nels 15-22 are assigned GMRS only channels. If an FRS only channel (8-
14) has been selected, the HI or LO icon will not be displayed on the LCD
panel; otherwise, for channels 1-7 (GMRS/FRS) and 15-22 (GMRS only)
the HI or LO icon will be displayed. Communication with Audiovox GMRS/
FRS and compatible units is possible on these 22 channels. Before trans-
mitting on the selected channel, press the Monitor (M) Button (2) to check
the activity on that channel. If there is activity on the selected channel,