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1-7, 15-22 or RP15-22, and RUGGED which comprise the GMRS channels of the GMR2. Serious penalties may result from unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act’s Sections 501 and 502 (amended).
CONTENTS User Safety Information Specifications Package Includes General Charging Your Battery Pack Transmitter Charging Preparation Receiver Notes Charging Operation Accessories Connections Battery Pack Belt Clip Ext. Mic/Speaker Getting Acquainted Front Panel Operation Side Panel Operation LCD Display Keypad Functions Working Mode Set Menu Mode Menu Operation Detailed Function Description...
USER SAFETY INFORMATION • Please read the following brief instructions, non-compliance with these rules may cause danger or violate the law. • Obey the local government regulation before using this radio, improper use may violate the law and be punished. •...
PACKAGE INCLUDES Please check if any damage to the package when you receive it. Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you check the items listed in the following table. If any items are missing or damaged during shipment, please contact with your local dealer immediately. •...
CHARGING YOUR BATTERY PACK CHARGING PREPARATION Precaution: The supplied battery pack of this radio is a high –performance Li-ion with 7.4V standard voltage 1400mAh high capacity in a very compact package. Under normal use, the battery pack may be used for approximately 500 charge cycles and more, after which operating time maybe expected to decrease.
CHARGING YOUR BATTERY PACK CHARGING OPERATION After installing the battery pack, if the battery icon shows [ ], it means that the battery pack is out of power. Please charge it. Charging indicator light conditions: Indicator Display Status Charging Green Completed Battery Tips •...
ACCESSORIES CONNECTIONS BATTERY PACK Align the two grooves of battery and the guide rail on the back of the aluminum shell, ensure full contact and in parallel, then push the battery up to the radio base along the rail on the back of the aluminum shell, until the battery latch locks up. (Picture 1) To remove the battery, please make sure the radio is closed, push the battery latch down, and make sure the radio and battery is on the releasing state, and then push the battery out from the radio.
ACCESSORIES CONNECTIONS BELT CLIP Align the two holds of belt clip and the two holes of the radios, fix them with the supplied M2.5x5 screws. Loosen the screw set to remove belt clip. (Picture 5) PICTURE 5...
ACCESSORIES CONNECTIONS EXTERNAL MICROPHONE/SPEAKER Open the cover of the microphone/speaker jack and insert the microphone/speaker plugs into the jack. (Picture 6) • Using the external headset or mic/speaker will affect the water-tightness performance of radio. A/ B PICTURE 6...
GETTING ACQUAINTED SIDE PANEL OPERATION 1. Flashlight 2. Activates 1750HZ for repeater access MIC/SP and transmit DTMF and 2/5 tone signaling The jack provides connection points for microphone audio, earphone audio, speaker and Press it to transmit and release it to receive program cable.
GETTING ACQUAINTED LCD DISPLAY You will see various icons shown on the screen when power is on. The following table can help you identify icons’ meaning which display on LCD.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED LCD DISPLAY Icons Function Operating band signal & power meter High TX power active Dual watch/standby active RX power save active Scanning active Narrow/wide band mode active Repeater shift direction Keypad lock Battery power indicator...
GETTING ACQUAINTED KEYPAD FUNCTIONS (1) Switch the A or B Enter menu mode/ frequency to be the Upper menu item, Lower menu item, Press key confirm “Operating” Band channel or frequency channel or frequency. the setting (2) EXIT function Frequency/ Frequency/ Frequency/ Frequency/...
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GETTING ACQUAINTED KEYPAD FUNCTIONS (CONT.) Frequency/ Frequency/ Frequency/ Frequency/ Frequency/ Press key Channel No. Channel No. Channel No. Channel No. Channel No. entry “0” entry “6” entry “7” entry “8” entry “9” Enter dual Press Enter DTMF wait/standby Enter LED item Enter color item Enter beep item 2T &...
WORKING MODE FREQUENCY MODE (LSO) Under this mode, you can use [ ] /[ ] key to change the frequency or input the frequency by keypad directly and store channels. FREQUENCY–CHANNEL MODE (MR) When you have stored a memory channel at least and under VFO mode, press [ ] key to enter MR mode.
SET MENU MODE LCD Display Available Values Description of Function SCAN Frequency/Channel Scan SQUELCH SQL Level Setting 1 Channel MONITOR Dual Wait/Standby 2 Channel BACKLIGHT On/Auto/Off LED Display Mode DIMMER Background Light Color BEEP On/Off Keypad Beeper Setting ROGER BP On/Off Transmit Over Beeper AUTOLK...
SET MENU MODE MENU OPERATION Under Standby Mode, press [ ] to enter menu setting, LCD displays “MENU”. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the desired menu item. LCD displays current setting of selected item. Press [ ] to enter and then press [ ] or [ ] to select the desired setting.
DETAILED FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Scan (SCAN---MENU 1) Functions: under VFO/MR/CH mode, the transceiver allows you to scan the entire current operating band and memory channels. Enter MENU 1 and press [ ] key to start scanning. When you start scanning, press [ ] /[ ] key to change direction.
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DETAILED FUNCTION DESCRIPTION LED Display Mode (BACKLIGHT---MENU 4) Functions: Select the LED/Keypad Lamp mode. Enter MENU 4 to select LED display mode. Default: AUTO Background Light Color (DIMMER---MENU 5) Functions: Choose LED background light color. Enter MENU 5 to select background light color. Default: 7 Keypad Beeper Setting (BEEP---MENU 6) Functions: Enable/disable the keypad beeper.
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DETAILED FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Voice Prompt (VOICE---MENU 9) Functions: Enable/disable voice prompt. Enter MENU 9 to set VOICE. Default: ON 10. Battery Power Voltage (VLT---MENU 10) Functions: Check battery voltage. Enter MENU 10 to check battery voltage. 11. TX/RX Tone Coder, Tone Search Scanning, Tone Calling (C-CDC---MENU 11) Function 1: CTCSS/DCS Operation.
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DETAILED FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 13. TX Tone Coder, Tone Search Scanning, Tone Calling (T-CDC---MENU 13) Function 1: CTCSS/DCS Operation. Many repeater systems require that a very-low- frequency audio tone be superimposed on your FM carrier in order to activate the repeater. This helps prevent false activation of the repeater by radar or spurious signals from other transmitters.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Keypad Lock Setting Under standby mode, press [ ] for 2 seconds to lock and unlock the keypad. [ ] will be displayed at the top of LCD when keypad is locked. FM Radio Function On/Off Radio Receiver: Under standby mode, hold [ ] to open FM radio functions.
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