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GMRS-21X
Synthesized GMRS
Two-Way Radio
Owner's Manual
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About Your GMRS-21X Radio Congratulations on your purchase of a Maxon GMRS-21X two-way radio. The radio features two channel operation, 1 Watt output power and superior performance. Operation and functions for your radio are described in this manual. We urge you to thoroughly read this manual before operating the radio. GMRS-21X Features 2 Operating channels 1 Watt RF output power Automatic squelch (keeps your conversations clear) Rechargeable Ni-Cad battery pack Alkaline battery housing (allows
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Table of Contents About Your GMRS-21X Radio...........................................1 GMRS-21X Features..........................................................1 Package Contents..............................................................1 Safety Information.............................................................2 FCC Licensing Information................................................4 Radio Controls/Functions..................................................5 Battery Charging and Ca
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Safety Information, Continued regulated equipment. Maxon subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products. Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure far below the Occupa- tional Safety and Health Act and Federal Communications Commission limits. WARNING - DO NOT hold the radio in such a manner that the antenna is next to, or touching, exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. WARNING - DO NOT allow children to operate any tran
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FCC Licensing Information Before using your Maxon GMRS-21X, you must obtain / possess a radio license issued by the Federal Communica- tions Commission (FCC). It is illegal to transmit without the appropriate license. The GMRS-21X operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies, which are allocated by the FCC for personal uses, including recreation and travel. For GMRS radio licenses, you must submit FCC Form 574 directly to the FCC at this address: Federal Communications Commission
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FCC Licensing Information, Continued operates in accordance with the guidelines established by the FCC and that you are familiar with Part 95 of the FCC Rules before you operate your radio. To obtain current copies of the FCC Rules and/or Part 95, contact: Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402-9371 or call: 1-202-783-3238 (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday - Friday, excluding Holidays). Many larger metropolitan areas have U.S. Government book
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C A B J I D H E F G 6
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Battery Charging and Care The Ni-Cad battery pack must be fully charged (or new Alkaline batteries inserted into the alkaline battery pack shell) to obtain maximum performance from your radio. A desktop charger is provided with the GMRS-21X radio. You can charge the provided Ni-Cad battery pack while attached to the radio in the front charging slot, or the Ni-Cad battery alone in the rear charging slot. The charging cycle is overnight (12-16 hours). While charging in either slot a solid red LED
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Installing and Removing a Battery Pack, Continued To install the Alkaline or Ni-Cad battery pack, hold the radio face down in one hand; the battery pack (flat side up) in the other. Orient the battery so that the 2 metal battery contacts are toward the bottom of the pack. Locate the tab at battery top and the slot at radio top panel. Turn the battery pack over in your hand, and tilt the tab end slightly downward to insert it into the slot. Lower opposite end of battery toward radio and press fir
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GMRS-21X Operation Power On-Volume: Turn the radio on by rotating the on/off - volume control clockwise until you hear a click. Continue to move the control until a desired listening level is obtained. Transmit: CAUTION! OPERATION OF THE TRANSMITTER WITHOUT A PROPER ANTENNA INSTALLED MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE RADIO Using the switch at the top of the radio, select the desired channel - Channel A (462.575 MHz) or Channel B (462.625 MHz). Press the monitor button to monitor the channel
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GMRS-21X Operation, Transmit, Continued face and eyes. Press and hold the P-T-T bar on the side of the radio, and speak slowly and clearly into the micro- phone area. The LED will glow red when transmitting. When you have finished transmitting, release the P-T-T bar to receive. NOTE: Should the LED be flashing red, the battery needs to be recharged. Your transmission will cease. Recharge the battery pack (or install fresh Alkaline batteries to the Alkaline battery pack shell) before attempting m
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Accessories The Maxon GMRS-21X radio is designed to work with a variety of accessory products, including: ACC-600 Ear Bud Speaker ACC-705 Ear Bud Speaker with in-line P-T-T and Microphone ACC-725 Lapel Speaker / Microphone with Ear Jack Your GMRS-21X comes standard with the following accessories. They are also sold separately as replacements or additional parts. ACC-100 Stud Mount Antenna ACC-210 Ni-Cad Battery Pack ACC-211 Alkaline Battery Pack Shell ACC-402 Desktop Charger ACC-1402 Charger
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Recycling/Disposal of Batteries, Continued recycled or disposed of properly and cannot be dumped in landfills or incinerators. Maxon America, Inc. fully endorses and encourages the recycling of Ni-Cad batteries. A national program to collect and recycle used Ni-Cad batteries is being implemented by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC™). This program is being funded through the use of license fees paid by the battery and product manufacturers to place the RBRC™ Seal on the batter
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Radio Maintenance/Service Your GMRS-21X radio is designed to be maintenance free. To keep your radio in good working condition: Clean external surfaces with a clean cloth dampened in a solution of dishwasher detergent diluted in water. Apply the solution sparingly to avoid any moisture leaking into cracks and crevices. Do not submerge the radio. Use a non-metallic brush to dislodge stubborn particles, if necessary. Dry the surface thoroughly with a soft, lint free cloth. DO NOT use solvents or s
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Radio Specifications Operating Channels Two: Channel A (462.575 MHz), Channel B (462.625 MHz) RF Output Power 1 Watt Power Supply Rechargeable Ni-Cad pack, 6V DC Alkaline pack, 4 "AA" cells Battery Life 10 hours at 90% Standby, 5% Receive, 5% Transmit time o o Operating Temperature -22 F to +140 F o o (-30 C to +60 C) Speaker Impedance 8 Ohm Frequency Control Phase Locked Loop Synthesizer Other Maxon Products FRS-114 This compact Family Radio Service (FRS) radio features 1/2 Watt output power an
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Warranty Service Instructions Refer to the Operating Instructions section of this Owner's Manual for proper operation and adjustments. If the problem cannot be corrected by reference to this Owner's Manual, return the product with proof of pur- chase (a sales receipt) to the place of purchase, or call Maxon's Customer Service Department for assistance: 1-800-821-7848, Ext. 499. FOR YOUR RECORDS Purchase Date: ___________________________ Purchased From: ___________________________ Serial Number:
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Limited Warranty Statement The Consumer Products Division of Maxon America, Inc. (herein referred to as “Maxon”) warrants that its Products and their included accessories will be free from defects in workmanship or materials under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original end user, provided that the buyer has complied with the requirements stated herein. If the Product fails to function under normal use because of manufacturing defect(s) or workmanship dur
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Limited Warranty Statement, Continued THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FOR ANY PRODUCT WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED, THE SOLE REMEDY WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL MAXON BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER OR ITS CUSTOMERS FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CO
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Thank you for choosing Maxon ! For more information, contact: Maxon America, Inc. Consumer Products Division 10828 NW Air World Drive Kansas City, Missouri 64153 (Within USA) Phone: 1-800-821-7848, Ext. 399 (Outside USA) Phone: 1-816-891-6320, Ext. 399 Fax: 816-891-8815 e-mail: market@maxonusa.com Explore our website: www.maxonusa.com Printed in Thailand U.S. P/N: 680-090-0154
