Uniden 3699-2CK Two-Way Radio User Manual


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15GMRS/7FRSChannels
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142PrivacyCodes(CTCSSTone
andDCSCode)
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Upto36MileRange*
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InternalVOXCircuitry
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Submersibledesign
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DirectCall
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143GroupCodes
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SilentMode
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10SelectableCall/RingToneAlerts
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BacklitLCDDisplay
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RogerBeep
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VibrateReminder
(GMR3699Only)
1 Antenna
2 PTT(Push-To-Talk)Button
3 PowerBoostButton
4 MonitorButton
5 ChannelUp/DownKey
6 Tone/GroupKey
7 D-callKey
8 HeadsetJack
9 Menu/Powerkey
10 VolumeUp/Downkey
11 Enter/LockKey
12 Weather/AlertKey
13 Microphone
14 Speaker
15 BatteryLevelIndicator
16 SubCodeIndicator
17 AlertIndicator
18 GroupIndicator
19 ReceiveIndicator
20 VOXIndicator
21 CallIndicator
22 ChannelIndicator
23 MissedCallIndicator
24 ChargingContacts
CongratulationsonyourpurchaseoftheUniden
GMR3689-2CK/GMR3699-2CK(GeneralMobile
RadioService)waterproofradio.Thislightweight,
palm-sized,radioisastate-of-the-artdevice,
equippedwithmanyvaluablefeatures.Useitat
sportingevents,tostayincontactwithfamilyand
friends,hiking,skiing,outdoors,orina
neighborhoodwatchforvitalcommunication-even
outsidebythepool!
Your radio complies with JIS7 water-resistant
standards, which means the radio can be
submerged in 1.0 meters of water for 30
minutes without damage.
• Theradiowillonlymeetthisratingiffully
assembledandallrubbersealsandthejack
coveriswellmaintainedandcorrectlyfitted.This
meansthattheHeadsetplugisnotinserted,and
theHeadsetjackcoverandthebatterypackare
attachedandsecurelyfastened.
• Afteryourradioissubmergedinwater,youmight
noticethatthesoundisdistorted.Thisisbecause
thereisstillwaterremaininginandaroundthe
speakerandmicrophone.Justshaketheradioto
clearexcesswater,andthesoundshouldreturn
tonormal.
Note: If your radio is exposed to salt water, clean
your radio thoroughly with fresh water, and dry it
before turning it on.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Yourpackagecontainstworadios,tworechargeable
NiMHbatterypacks(#BP38),oneACadapter(#AD-
314),onechargingcradle(#RC1282),twobeltclips
andthisreferenceguide.Youcanoperatetheunit
usingtherechargeableNiMHbatterypack.
Toorderthefollowingoptionalaccessories,visitour
website@www.uniden.comorcall1-800-554-3988
duringbusinesshours.
Use only Uniden accessories.
•NiMHBatteryPack-#BP38
•ChargingCradle-#RC1282
•VOXHeadset-#ZA-133
•ACAdapter-#AD-314
GMRS LICENSE
The radio operates on the General Mobile Radio
Service (GMRS) frequencies when using
Channels 1-7 and channels 15-22. You must
have a GMRS license issued by the Federal
Communications Commission to legally use
these channels. 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. No
license is required for operation on channels
8-14 or operation on any channel in Canada.
INSTALL THE BATTERY
YourradiousesasuppliedNiMHbatterypack.
ToinstalltheNiMHbatterypack:
1)Makesuretheradioisoff.
2)Turnthescrewholdingthebatterycompartment
counterclockwisewithascrewdriver,andhold
upthebatterycover.
3)PuttheNiMHbatterypackinthebattery
compartmentapplyingthebatterycontactsto
thelowerchargecontacts.Besuretofollowthe
instructionswrittenonthebatterypack’slabel.
Installingthebatterypackincorrectlywillprevent
theunitfromoperating.
4)Beforeplacingthebatterycoverbackonthe
radio,checktherubbersealaroundthebattery
compartmentandtheribbonofthebatterypack:
makesurethatthesealisingoodconditionand
thatthereisnoforeignmatterundertheseal.
5)Replacethebatterycompartmentdoor.Tighten
thescrewssecurely.
Note:If the rubber seal appears worn, nicked, or
dried out, replacement seals are available from
www.uniden.com or call 1-800-554-3988 during
business hours.
USING THE RADIO
SETTING UP GROUP MODE
USING THE RADIO BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW
BATTERY ALERT
Thisradiohasabatterylevelmeterthatindicates
thestatusofthebatteries.Whenthebatterylevelis
low,thebatterylevelmetericon flashesand
thenBATTappearsafter30seconds.Recharge
theNiMHbatterypackimmediately.
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.
GMR3689-2CK/GMR3699-2CK RADIO
CHARGING THE RADIO
Yourradioincludeschargingcradleand
rechargeablebatterypacks.Followthese
instructionstorechargetheradiosinacharging
cradle.
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing
the radio in the charging cradle.
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MENU/
toturntheradio
ON.
2)Tochangethevolumelevel,pressthe
VO or toincreaseordecreasethevolume
levelthenpressENTER/ .
3)PressandholdtheMENU/ toturntheradio
OFF.
Choosing a Channel
Yourradiohas22channelsand142Privacycodes
youcanusetotalktoothers.Inordertospeakto
someone,bothyourradiosmustbesettothesame
channelandPrivacycode.
Tochooseachannel:
PressCH
or toincreaseordecreasethe
channelnumberdisplayed.
• Tochangethechannelcontinuously,press
CH or ,thenrepeatedlypressandhold
CH or formorethan1second.
Note:Channels 1-7 and 15-22 have a typical range
of up to 36 miles by pressing the Power Boost.
HI is displayed when you select a GMRS channel,
and LO is displayed when you select a FRS
channel.
Using the Charging Cradle
1)Connecttheadapter'splugtoDCIN9Vjackof
thechargingcradleandplugtheotherendinto
anAC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charging.
Note:
• Charge time may vary depending on the battery
life remaining.
• For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
charging.
Warrning!:
• The charging cradle is not waterproof. If the
charging cradle falls into water, unplug it before
attempting to remove it from the water. Allow the
cradle to dry completely before reconnecting the
power.
• Wipe off dirt or shake water from your radio
before placing in the charging cradle if your
radio is soiled or wet.
InordertouseGroupModeyouneedtoinitialize
acoupleofsettingsinyourradio:
• SettheradiotoGroupMode
• SetaGroupCode
• SetaUnitNumber
• Seta"Nickname"
Setting the Radio to Group Mode
TosettheradiotoGroupMode,whichenables
DirectCall,AutoChannelChangeandAllCall,
pressandholdTONE/GROUPfor2seconds.The
radiodisplaysGRPandgroupcode.
Note:In group mode, you cannot receive
transmissions from other radios unless they are
also set to the same channel and group code.
Setting the Group Code
Setthegroupcodeforyourradiogroupfrom
0-142.Everyoneinyourgroupmustselectthe
samegroupcodeinordertocommunicatewith
eachother.
1)TapTONE/GROUPingroupmode.Press
CH
or toselectthegroupnumber.
2)PressENTER/ orTONE/GROUPtoreturnto
normaloperation.
Setting the Unit Number
Eachradioinyourgroupneedstobesettoa
uniqueunitnumber,from1-16.
1)PressMENU/
.Advancethroughthemenu
untilUNITappears,andthenpressENTER/ .
Thecurrentunitnumberflashes.
2)PressCH or toselectthedesiredunit
number.
3)PressENTER/ tocontinuetothenext
section.
Setting Your Nickname
Yournicknameappearsonotherunits’displays
whenyoumakeaAllCallordirectcall.Thisis
alsothenamethatappearsonotherradiodisplays
whensomeonewantstomakeadirectcalltoyou.
Whennonicknameisset,theunitnumber
appears.
1)PressMENU/
.Advancethroughthemenu
untilUNITappears,andthenpressENTER/ .
Thecurrentunitnumberflashes,thentap
ENTER/ .Theradiodisplaysn
- - - -
(oryour
currentnickname)withthefirstplaceinthe
nicknameflashing.
2)PressCH or toselecttheletter,then
ENTER/ toadvancetothenextletteruntilyou
haveenteredyournickname.
3)PressMENU/ toconfirmthesettingandexit
themenu.
Using Group Mode
Groupmodeletsyoumakedirectcallstoother
peopleinyourgroupwithoutalertingtheentire
groupandalsoletsyouquicklychangeeveryonein
yourgrouptoanotherchannelfromasingleradio.
Beforeusinggroupmode,followtheinstructionsin
"SettingUpGroupMode"oneveryradioinyour
group.Then,torecordtheunitIDandeveryone’s
nicknameineveryradio,sendacallto"All"from
eachradioonetime(see"SendingaDirectCall").
Sending a Direct Call
DirectCallletsyoucalleveryoneinyourgroupat
once,orcallasinglepersoninyourgroupwithout
anyoneelseinthegroupknowing.Itislikea
"speeddial"directlytotheperson(s)youwantto
talkto.
Tocalleveryoneinyourgroup,pressD CALLin
groupmode.TheradioflashesALL.Then,press
D CALLorENTER/
.Everyoneinyourgroup
receivesacall"chirp"forabout3seconds.When
thechirpends,beginyourconversation.
Note:When you make a direct call to "all," your
radio also sends out your nickname or ID so that it
will show up in the call list for everyone in your
group.
Tocallonepersoninyourgroup,withouthaving
otherpeopleknow,pressD CALLingroupmode.
Then,useCH or toselectthepersonyou
wanttocallandpressD CALLorENTER/ .Your
radiosoundstonesfor3secondsasitsendsthe
call.Whentheselectedpersonanswers,youcan
beginyourconversation.Youcansilencethecall
tonesatanytimebypressingPTTorPower
boost.
Yourconversationremainsprivatebetweenyou
andthepersonyoucalleduntil15secondsafter
yourlastconversation.Then,yourradio
automaticallyexitsprivatemode.
Automatically Changing Channels
AutoChannelChangeletsyoueasilycoordinatea
channelchangeforeveryoneinyourgroup.You
mightwanttodothiswhenyoufindyouaregetting
alotofinterferenceonyourcurrentchannel.Or,
youcanusethisfeaturetochangefromalow-
powerchannel(8-14)tooneofthehigh-powered
channels(1-7,15-22)ifyouneedmorerange(orto
alow-powerchannelifyouneedlongerbattery
life).
USING THE RADIO IN STANDARD MODE
Usetheradioinstandard(notgroup)modewhen
youneedtobeabletocommunicatewithradios
thatdonothavethegroupfeature.
Choosing a Privacy Code
YoucanselectaPrivacyCodefrom1-142foreach
channel.oFF(OFF)indicatesnoPrivacycode
selectedandyourradiocanreceiveasignal
regardlessofthecodesettingsofthetransmitting
radio.
1)PressTONE/GROUP.ThePrivacycode
indicatorflashes.
2)PressCH
or toincreaseordecreasethe
code.YoucanalsoselectoFF.
3)PressENTER/ orTONE/GROUPtoreturnto
normaloperation.
Note:Only tones 1-38 are standard across radio
brands. Other settings might differ from brand to
brand. See the specifications for the specific tones
used for each setting.
Channel Scan Feature
Yourradiohasachannelscanfeaturethatletsyou
easilyscanall22channels.Whenanactive
channelisdetected,theradiopausesonthat
channeluntilthechannelisclear.Thenaftera
2-seconddelay,theradioresumesscanning.
PressingPTTorPower boostwhilethescanis
pausedonachannelletsyoutransmitonthat
channel.
Toturnonchannelscan:
PressMENU/
.TheradiodisplaysSCAN,and
thenpressENTER/ .Thechannelnumber
changesastheradiorapidlycyclesthroughthe
channels.
Toturnoffchannelscan:
PressMENU/
,PTT,Power boost,D CALLor
WX/ALERT.
Talking on Your Radio
Totalktoothersusingtheradio:
1)PressandholdPTTorPower boostandspeak
inaclear,normalvoiceabout2-3inchesaway
fromthemicrophone.Whileyoutransmit,TXHI
orTXLOappearsonthedisplayaccordingto
thetypeofchannel.Toavoidcuttingoffthefirst
partofyourtransmission,pauseslightlyafter
pressingPTTorPower boostbeforeyoustart
talking.
2)Whenyoufinishspeaking,releasePTTor
Power boost.Youcannowreceiveincoming
calls.Whilereceiving,RXappearsonthe
display.
Note:
• When you press Power boost, BOOS appear on
the display. The radio transmits at maximum
power when a GMRS channel is selected.
• If Power boost, PTT or VOX is continuously
used, 1 minute after you start using the feature
the transmission stops and you hear a timeout
error tone.
Monitor Mode Feature
Yourradioletsyoulistenforweaksignalsonthe
currentchannelatthepressofakey.
ToturnontheMonitorMode:
• Forbrieflistening,pressMON.MONappears
andRXflashes.
• PressandholdMONfor2secondsuntiltwo
beepssoundforcontinuouslistening.The
receivercircuitstaysopen,soyouhearboththe
noiseandweaksignals.
ToturnoffMonitorMode:
PressMONtoreturntothepreviousmode.MON
andRXdisappear.
Navigating through the Normal Menu
Toaccesstheadvancedfeaturesofyourradiohas
aMenufunction.InordertouseAutoChannel
Change,youneedtosetyourradiotoGroup
Mode.
1)Toenterthemenu,pressMENU/
.
2)AdditionalpressesofMENU/ advancesyou
throughthemenu.Afterthelastmenuitem,the
radioexitstothepreviousmode.
3)OtherwaystoexittheMenufunctionare:
a.PressPTT,Power boost,MON,D CALL,
WX/ALERT or TONE/GROUP.
b.Wait10secondsuntiltheradioautomatically
returnstothepreviousmode.
Setting Silent Mode
Whenyouturnonthesilentmode,allincoming
callsaremuted:theradioflashesthedisplay
backlight,thechannelindicator,SLNTandCALL
toalertyoutoanincomingcall.Ifyoudonot
respondtothecallwithin15seconds,thebacklight
turnsoff.TheGMR3699willalsovibratetoremind
youthatyoumissedacall.Silentmodeisdisabled
for15secondswhenyoutransmit,receive,or
pressanyotherbutton.
Tosetthesilentmode:
1)Enterthemenu.Advancethroughthemenuuntil
theSLNTappears,thenpressENTER/
.The
currentsettingflashes.
2)
PressCH todisplayon,thenpressENTER/ .
Note:To prevent unwanted silent alerts, be sure to
use a Privacy code or group code whenever you
use the Silent mode feature.
You can hear the received voice when you turn on
channel scan and an active channel is detected
even during silent mode.
Missed Call Alerts
Ifyoureceiveanincomingcallwhilesilentmodeis
onanddonotrespond,theradiowillturnonthe
MissedCallicon.IfyouareusingtheGroupMode,
Start
Scanning
Scan
Mode
Silent
Mode
ON-OFF
Auto
Channel
Change
Channel
Change
VOX
Level
OFF, 1-5
1-10
Call
Tone
Unit
Setting
Setting
Unit
Number
Roger
Beep
ON-OFF
Beep
Tone
ON-OFF
Setting
Nickname
•
PowerBoostButtonfor
MaximumRange
•
AllCall
•
AutoChannelChangeCall
•
BatteryCharger
•
BatteryLevelMeter
•
ChannelMonitor
•
ChannelScan
•
GroupScan
•
KeypadLock
•
NOAAEmergency/
WeatherChannels
•
EmergencyWeatherAlert
Tostartanautochannelchange,onanyradioin
thegrouptapMENU/ .Advancethroughthe
menuuntilCHCXappears,thenpressENTER/ .
Thecurrentchannelflashes.UseCH or to
selectthetargetchannel.Youcancheckwhether
theselectedchannelisclear.ThenpressD CALL
or ENTER/ .
Yourradiochirpsforabout10secondswhileit
sendsoutthechannelchangesignal.Aseach
radioreceivesthechannelchangesignal,itchirps
once,thenchangestothenewchannel.
Toensureallradiosmakeittothenewchannel,
werecommendyou:
• Makesureyouareinanopenenvironment,
wheretheradiowillgetthebestrange.
• Optimizerangeduringthechannelchange
signalbyraisingtheradiooveryourheadto
givethebestpossibleheight.
• Doa"rollcall"onthenewchannelafterthe
movetobesurenoonewasleftbehind.Ifyou
missedsomeone,returntothepreviouschannel
andissuethesignalagain.
theradiowillalsoindicatethepersonwhomadethe
call.
TheGMR3699willadditionallyremindyouofa
missedcallbyvibratingeveryminuteafterthecall
for3minutes.
Voice Operated Transmission
YourradioisequippedwithauserselectableVoice
OperatedTransmitter(VOX)thatcanbeusedfor
automaticvoicetransmissions.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andPower boostbutton.
ToselecttheVOXlevel:
1)EntertheMenu.AdvancethroughtheMenuuntil
theVOXappearsonthedisplay,thenpress
ENTER/
.Thecurrentlevel(OFF,1-5)flashes.
LeveloF(OFF)disablesVOX,whilelevels1-5
setthesensitivityoftheVOXcircuit.
2)PresseithertheCH or keytothedesired
VOXsensitivitylevel,thenpressENTER/ .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.
Transmitting a Call Tone
Yourradioisequippedwith10selectablecalltones
thataretransmittedwhenyoupressD CALLin
standardmode.Theselectedtonewillbealsoheard
whensomeoneplacesadirectcalltoyou.
Toselectacalltone:
1)Enterthemenu.Advancethroughthemenuuntil
CALLappears,thenpressENTER/
.The
currentcalltonenumber(1-10)flashes.
2)PressCH or toincreaseordecreasethe
numbertothedesiredcalltone.Eachtonewillbe
heardthroughthespeaker.ThenpressENTER/ .
Totransmittheselectedcalltone,pressD CALL.
Theselectedtoneistransmittedforafixedlengthof
time.CallToneiscancelledifyoupressPTTor
Power boost.
Roger Beep
Rogerbeepisabeepthatissenttonotifytheend
oftransmission(bothPTTandVOXtransmission).
Youcanheartherogerbeepcanbeheardthrough
thespeakerwhenbothrogerbeepandBeepTone
areon.WhenrogerbeepisonandBeepToneis
off,youdonotheartherogerbeep,butitis
transmittedtoyourparty.
Toadjustingtherogerbeep,enterMENU/
.
AdvancethroughthemenuuntilRGRappears,then
pressENTER/
.Thecurrentsettingflashes.
USING A HEADSET
Youcanuseaheadset(#ZA-133)formoreprivate
communications.Touseaheadset,lifttherubber
coverfromovertheheadsetjack,thenpluginthe
headset.
Important: Your radio is not submersible or
waterproof when using a headset jack. When you
remove the headset, be sure to fully press the jack
cover into place to restore its waterproof capability.