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Model Model:: GMRS-7000 GMRS-7000
Model Model Model ::: GMRS-7000 GMRS-7000 GMRS-7000
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CAUTION ONLY USE THE AUDIOVOX-APPROVED RECHARGER WHEN RE- CHARGING THE NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NiMH) BATTERY PACK. USE ONLY THE AUDIOVOX RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK AP- PROVED FOR THIS UNIT. DO NOT USE THE AUDIOVOX CHARGER WITH OTHER BRANDS OF BATTERIES. AVOID PLACING THE GMRS-7000 RADIO TRANSCEIVER FOR PRO- LONGED PERIODS OF TIME IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR TEMPERA- TURES BELOW -4° F (-20° C) OR ABOVE 140 ° F (60° C). KEEP THE ANTENNA AT 1 INCH (2.5 cm) AWAY FROM YOUR HEAD AND BODY. DO NOT USE YOUR GMR
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Model GMRS-7000 (FCC License Required) 5 REF 6 5 17 4 7 3 3 12 8 (REF) 13 16 2 EMG A HI LO CTC ID 1 OUT OF RANGE 10 11 (REF) 14 15 1 9 18 1. Battery Pack 12. MODE Button 2. Monitor (M)/Backlight Button 13. SCAN/Lock Button 3. Carry Clip Stud 14. Emergency (EMG) Call Button 4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button 15. Power On/Off Control 5. Antenna 16. Combination Transmit Indi- 6. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro- cator (Red)/Receive and phone (MIC) Jack Monitor Indicator (Green) 7. Built-in Speaker 17. Ba
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Model GMRS-7000 DISPLAY 10 9 8 11 EMG A 7 HI LO 12 6 CTC ID 5 13 4 14 3 15 OUT OF 2 RANGE 16 17 1 1. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This function disables keys such as channel up/down and MODE. 2. Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor (M) button is pressed and the channel monitor function is activated. 3. Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Indicator appears when dual watch modeis active. 4. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Indicator: This function allows
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10.Weather Mode Indicator: Icon will be on steady when in the weather band mode. The icon will blink when in the GMRS mode with the alert active. 11. HI/LO Indictors: Appropriate icon appears when the transmit power is set to desired output power. 12.Caller Identification (ID) Indicator: This indication appears when you select a caller identification code (between 1 and 10). ID selection operates in conjunction with the small segment display, and can also be used to identify a calling party in t
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NOTE: To extend battery life, avoid overcharging the battery pack. Installing the battery pack: Battery pack installation is made more convenient when the carry clip is removed. To do this, press down on the spring latch securing the clip to radio and slide the clip downward and away from the mounting stud. Next, at the battery pack retaining clip, press up with the thumb to release the top of the battery pack and lift off the entire pack assembly. BATTERY PACK CARRY CLIP MOUNTING STUD RETAIN
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AC/DC ADAPTER U C L US LISTED To improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS-7000: If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery pack. An old or leaking battery pack can cause damage to the unit and will void the warranty. AC/DC ADAPTER, MODEL SJ-08350 BATTERY INPUT: 120 VAC CHARGING OUTPUT: 8 VDC (CHG)JACK CHARGING LED (RED) EMG A HI LO CTC ID OUT OF RANGE 7
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GMRS-7000 OPERATIONAL MODES WEATHER BAND GMRS BAND CHANNEL CHANNEL SELECT SELECT CTCSS SELECT WEATHER POWER BAND ALERT SELECT VOX SELECT DUAL WATCH ROGER BEEP BUTTON BEEP I D CODE SELECT Controls: CALL SELECT Power On/Off (15) Button Press and hold the power on/off button ( ) for at least 2 seconds. You will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on. To turn the unit off, press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds. Monitor/Display Backlight Button (2) This button is used to c
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Hold down the Monitor Button again longer than 2 seconds and the icon will disapppear from the display. The monitor function will temporarily bypass the squelch setting and play all signals on a given channel. This feature is useful when communicating with other parties at extreme range. By pressing the monitor button momentarily, the LCD backlight is turned on accompanied by a beep tone; the LCD backlight will turn off automatically in about 5 seconds, or when the monitor button is pressed m
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Down Channel/Volume Button (11) In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrement the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit’s settings. The display will indicate the current volume level between 1 and 7 by the small number in the icon ( U 05 ). Mode Button (12) This button is used to select the various GMRS and weather band feature settings such as channel/CTCSS code selection, VOX mode, etc. Emergency (EMG) Call Button Button (14) Thi
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- Select the desired channel with the Up (10) and Down (11) Buttons. When receiving a call, the signal strength meter appears to indicate incoming received signal strength and the Monitor section of the Transmit/Monitor LED (16) lights green. - Press and hold the PTT button (4) to transmit, then speak into the microphone clearly and slowly. The Transmit section of the Trans- mit/Monitor LED (16) lights red. - Release PTT Button (4) to receive. - Communication can only be accomplished when the ch
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CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) provides 38 Sub-Fre- quencies. This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (01– 38) within a main channel to communicate with another party on the same main channel using the same subcode. (This filters out unwanted trans- missions without the same coded squelch tone). There are 38 CTCSS Sub-channels for each main channel. A different subcode may be se- lected for each of the 15 channels. To cha
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- Press the Up or Down button to toggle between the HI and Lo selections. - Press the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection. The display will indicate the current setting in GRMS standby mode. VOX Selection Mode This option enables you to have hands-free conversation. Your voice or nearby sound is detected and the radio transmits without the need to press the PTT button. To set radio for VOX operation: - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE button four times until the VOX icon flashes o
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is off, the oF icon will also appear flashing. - To enable the dual watch mode, press the Up or Down button; the dual watch channel number will flash and start to increment up or down as the Up or Down button is pressed. NOTE: while selecting the dual watch channel, a long tone will sound when the channel selected for dual watch mode is the same as the primary channel when the key tone feature is enabled. - Press the PTT button to confirm selection of the dual watch channel. The display will no
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When the key tone feature is on, the Bell icon appears steady on the display, and the beep tones sound in response to button activation. Caller Identification (ID) Select The caller ID function allows you to assign an ID code between 1 and 10; this code accompanies your transmission whenever you call another party, and will appear at the receiving unit, provided it has caller ID capability. To select a caller ID code for your unit: - From GMRS standby mode, press the MODE button eight times; Id
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Emergency and Assistance Channel Mode This radio has a quick access button (EMG) to the Emergency and Assistance Channel. This channel is NOT monitored by local authorities. To turn the Emergency Channel feature on or off: - Press and release the EMG Button; EMG appears on the display together with a Channel 10 indication. - When the transceiver is set to Emergency Channel 10, The trans- ceiver transmits and receives on a special frequency (CH10: 462.6750 MHz). The Emergency Channel can be se
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automatically resume scanning approximately 15 seconds after the communication is completed. - If there is no activity and you want to leave the scan mode, press the SCAN button momentarily and the unit will return to normal operation; the SCAN icon will disappear from the LCD display. Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settings of the unit. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE and SCAN Buttons. To access the Auto Ke
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the MODE button for at least 2 seconds; the weather alert icon ( ) will appear, together with a channel number in the band. Press the MODE button (12) until the channel number flashes. To change the channel: - Press the Up Button (10) briefly to move to the next higher main channel number. - Press the Down Button (11) briefly to move to the next lower main channel number. Weather Alert Mode The weather alert mode notifies the user of unusual weather situations when the radio is set to the
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NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION 1 . The GMRS-7000 15 channels are shared on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels. A common code of ethics/courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected. 2. The GMRS-7000 has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field. To avoid interference, it is recommended that you do not use the units c
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Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so. Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle’s air-bag. If the air-bag deploys, it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury. Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Correction No transmission Weak battery pack Charge or replace battery while pressing pack the PTT Button Weak or no Weak battery pack Charge or replace battery signal received Channel and privacy Adjust the transceiver’s code not s
