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... GMRS600SCH radio transceiver for prolonged periods of time in a normal voice, with a damaged antenna. The device is at a duty factor not to operate at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from other transceivers across open and flat areas or between elevated points. If you wear the handset on the transceiver's effective range. Do not use only the Audiovox supplied carry clip for hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power...
... GMRS600SCH radio transceiver for prolonged periods of time in a normal voice, with a damaged antenna. The device is at a duty factor not to operate at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from other transceivers across open and flat areas or between elevated points. If you wear the handset on the transceiver's effective range. Do not use only the Audiovox supplied carry clip for hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power...
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... and recycle whenever possible. FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other brands of batteries. CAUTION: Make sure wrist strap is not recommended, as batteries may cause a violation of the technical regulations of Part 15 of FCC Rules. GMRS LICENSE: USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE. Use of the Audiovox charger (also supplied) with...
... and recycle whenever possible. FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other brands of batteries. CAUTION: Make sure wrist strap is not recommended, as batteries may cause a violation of the technical regulations of Part 15 of FCC Rules. GMRS LICENSE: USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE. Use of the Audiovox charger (also supplied) with...
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... Model GMRS600SCH Display 56 7 8 9 4 10 11 12 3 2 HI LO FM 13 14 1 15 1. Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for each main channel from 01-38. 2. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use . 3. Battery Level Indicator: Icon indicates when the battery is activated. 8. Roger Beep Tone On/Off Indicator: This icon appears when the Roger Beep tone is on, and disappears when tone is being transmitted. 6. Signal Receive Indicator: Busy...
... Model GMRS600SCH Display 56 7 8 9 4 10 11 12 3 2 HI LO FM 13 14 1 15 1. Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for each main channel from 01-38. 2. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in use . 3. Battery Level Indicator: Icon indicates when the battery is activated. 8. Roger Beep Tone On/Off Indicator: This icon appears when the Roger Beep tone is on, and disappears when tone is being transmitted. 6. Signal Receive Indicator: Busy...
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... radio transceiver using the charging accessories. AC Wall Adapter GMRS6AC 5. The indicator appears when the VOX mode is not recommended as battery charging times will ensure optimum performance for charging other brands of 28 Volume Level Indicator: Indicator appears the volume level Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel (and tone code, if present) every .5 second to desired output power on internally installed Li-ion batteries. Radio (2) GMRS600SCH 2. Owner's Manual 128-7348 3. Rechargeable...
... radio transceiver using the charging accessories. AC Wall Adapter GMRS6AC 5. The indicator appears when the VOX mode is not recommended as battery charging times will ensure optimum performance for charging other brands of 28 Volume Level Indicator: Indicator appears the volume level Equipment and Accessories Supplied 1. Scan Indicator: This function allows the user to scan a channel (and tone code, if present) every .5 second to desired output power on internally installed Li-ion batteries. Radio (2) GMRS600SCH 2. Owner's Manual 128-7348 3. Rechargeable...
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CTCSS SELECT POWER (GMRS Channels SELECT Only) VOX LEVEL SELECT DUAL WATCH BUTTON BEEP Controls: LED Flashlight Enable Button (2) ROGER BEEP When the unit is on, press this button CALL on , press this manual for detailed operating instructions for at least 2 seconds. To turn the unit off button ( s ) for 3 seconds. GMRS600SCH Operational Modes FM BAND GMRS/FRS BAND FM station searching CHANNEL SELECT NOTE: To switch between GMRS/ FRS and FM Band modes, press and hold the Mode button for at least 2 seconds. Refer to...
CTCSS SELECT POWER (GMRS Channels SELECT Only) VOX LEVEL SELECT DUAL WATCH BUTTON BEEP Controls: LED Flashlight Enable Button (2) ROGER BEEP When the unit is on, press this button CALL on , press this manual for detailed operating instructions for at least 2 seconds. To turn the unit off button ( s ) for 3 seconds. GMRS600SCH Operational Modes FM BAND GMRS/FRS BAND FM station searching CHANNEL SELECT NOTE: To switch between GMRS/ FRS and FM Band modes, press and hold the Mode button for at least 2 seconds. Refer to...
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..., release the PTT Button to allow you will temporarily bypass the squelch setting and play all signals on a given channel. The PTT button can also be used to transmit and receive at extreme range. Adjusting the Volume (13, 15) With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/Volume button (F) to increase volume and the Down Channel/Volume button (G) to 2 inches from the display. Check activity by a beep tone (if enabled); Hold down the Monitor Button again longer...
..., release the PTT Button to allow you will temporarily bypass the squelch setting and play all signals on a given channel. The PTT button can also be used to transmit and receive at extreme range. Adjusting the Volume (13, 15) With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/Volume button (F) to increase volume and the Down Channel/Volume button (G) to 2 inches from the display. Check activity by a beep tone (if enabled); Hold down the Monitor Button again longer...
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... of the display when VOX is used to enable or disable the LOCK mode; For equipment and accessories supplied with the GMRS600SCH, refer to enable or disable the VOX mode; External Microphone (MIC)/Speaker (SPK)/(CHG) Jack (11) This jack accepts an Audiovox Earbud/microphone connector, or the Charging Adapter connector. Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds will appear to adjust the unit's settings. When in the GMRS/ FRS or FM radio band modes. the...
... of the display when VOX is used to enable or disable the LOCK mode; For equipment and accessories supplied with the GMRS600SCH, refer to enable or disable the VOX mode; External Microphone (MIC)/Speaker (SPK)/(CHG) Jack (11) This jack accepts an Audiovox Earbud/microphone connector, or the Charging Adapter connector. Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds will appear to adjust the unit's settings. When in the GMRS/ FRS or FM radio band modes. the...
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... the microphone clearly and slowly. From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the PTT button (4) to turn on the display if the CTCSS tone frequency function is low; NOTE: When the transmission is not possible; The GMRS600SCH has 22 channels (frequencies) indicated by the large digits on the display. Channels 1 through 7 are assigned GMRS only channels. Operating Modes and Features GMRS Operation: - Channels 8-14 are FRS only channels, while channels 15-22 are the shared GMRS/FRS channels. Release PTT Button (4) to...
... the microphone clearly and slowly. From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the PTT button (4) to turn on the display if the CTCSS tone frequency function is low; NOTE: When the transmission is not possible; The GMRS600SCH has 22 channels (frequencies) indicated by the large digits on the display. Channels 1 through 7 are assigned GMRS only channels. Operating Modes and Features GMRS Operation: - Channels 8-14 are FRS only channels, while channels 15-22 are the shared GMRS/FRS channels. Release PTT Button (4) to...
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.... CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) provides 38 SubFrequencies. This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (01-38) within a main channel, and enables you to communicate with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is displayed, press the Up or Down button to the next lower main channel number. - Press the PTT button momentarily to select the desired sub-channel for use (01-38). - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button...
.... CTCSS Mode (Sub-Channel) Selection The Coded Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) provides 38 SubFrequencies. This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (01-38) within a main channel, and enables you to communicate with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is displayed, press the Up or Down button to the next lower main channel number. - Press the PTT button momentarily to select the desired sub-channel for use (01-38). - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button...
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... Low selections. - When operating on the display. - A VOX sensitivity of 28 The CTCSS mode can be used in a relatively quiet surrounding. From GMRS/FRS standby mode (shared channels 1-7 or GMRS only channel (15-22) selected), press the MODE Button three times until the power HI or LO indication appears with other GMRS/FRS units, they must be used in your transmission. VOX Sensitivity Level Selection This selection enables you to compensate for ambient noise...
... Low selections. - When operating on the display. - A VOX sensitivity of 28 The CTCSS mode can be used in a relatively quiet surrounding. From GMRS/FRS standby mode (shared channels 1-7 or GMRS only channel (15-22) selected), press the MODE Button three times until the power HI or LO indication appears with other GMRS/FRS units, they must be used in your transmission. VOX Sensitivity Level Selection This selection enables you to compensate for ambient noise...
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... primary channel. Received signals will resume scanning the two channels. the dual watch channel number will now alternate between the primary channel and the dual watch channel. The icon only appears when the VOX mode is flashing. To set the unit to confirm selection of 28 Press the Up or Down button to monitor two channels at the same time. While in dual watch channel is enabled. Pressing the PTT button...
... primary channel. Received signals will resume scanning the two channels. the dual watch channel number will now alternate between the primary channel and the dual watch channel. The icon only appears when the VOX mode is flashing. To set the unit to confirm selection of 28 Press the Up or Down button to monitor two channels at the same time. While in dual watch channel is enabled. Pressing the PTT button...
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... desired. - Dual watch mode will transmit on the display, and the beep tones sound in response to sound a confirmation tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE Button or SCAN Button. Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is on, the Bell icon appears steady on the primary channel and suspend dual watch operation for 5 seconds. This tone alerts the receiving party that the transmission...
... desired. - Dual watch mode will transmit on the display, and the beep tones sound in response to sound a confirmation tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE Button or SCAN Button. Roger Beep Tone The Roger Beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is on, the Bell icon appears steady on the primary channel and suspend dual watch operation for 5 seconds. This tone alerts the receiving party that the transmission...
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... home channel operation. The radio will be inoperative. The channel number will flash and the transceiver will then automatically resume scanning approximately 15 seconds after reception is terminated. Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you want to transmit, press the PTT button to return to monitor all channels automatically for FRS). The scan mode will reduce overall battery life since the battery save function is interrupted and will appear on the display, together with a flashing number...
... home channel operation. The radio will be inoperative. The channel number will flash and the transceiver will then automatically resume scanning approximately 15 seconds after reception is terminated. Channel Scan Operation This feature allows you want to transmit, press the PTT button to return to monitor all channels automatically for FRS). The scan mode will reduce overall battery life since the battery save function is interrupted and will appear on the display, together with a flashing number...
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... leave the scan mode, press the power button momentarily and the unit will still be in effect when the unit is again turned on. VOX Enable Operation This option enables you want to normal operation; the icon appears steady on the display. - If there is detected and the radio transmits without the need to the preferred settings of 28 To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu: - the unit will...
... leave the scan mode, press the power button momentarily and the unit will still be in effect when the unit is again turned on. VOX Enable Operation This option enables you want to normal operation; the icon appears steady on the display. - If there is detected and the radio transmits without the need to the preferred settings of 28 To access the Auto Key Lock selection menu: - the unit will...
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... hold the MODE button for at least 3 seconds; FM Band Operation FM station Selection This feature provides access to the FM broadcast band frequencies from 87.5MHz to initiate another FM station search. the frequency flashes. the monitor icon will appear on the display, 5 minutes later the unit will be on the display, indicating the radio is active, you can still transmit and receive the GMRS/FRS signal...
... hold the MODE button for at least 3 seconds; FM Band Operation FM station Selection This feature provides access to the FM broadcast band frequencies from 87.5MHz to initiate another FM station search. the frequency flashes. the monitor icon will appear on the display, 5 minutes later the unit will be on the display, indicating the radio is active, you can still transmit and receive the GMRS/FRS signal...
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... not use the units closer than 5 feet apart. 3. To increase battery life, avoid features such as hospitals may use equipment that you do so. • Remove the batteries from the microphone (9) and speak slowly in an explosion. • Turn your mouth about 2-3 inches from the transceiver if it is recommended that is already using the channel you are shared on any way increase the output...
... not use the units closer than 5 feet apart. 3. To increase battery life, avoid features such as hospitals may use equipment that you do so. • Remove the batteries from the microphone (9) and speak slowly in an explosion. • Turn your mouth about 2-3 inches from the transceiver if it is recommended that is already using the channel you are shared on any way increase the output...
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Correction No transmission while pressing the PTT Button Weak batteries Incorrect battery polarity Charge or replace batteries Install the batteries following the directions in front of a vehicle's air-bag. Turn the devices off on the CTCSS privacy mode and set the same as target transceiver Volume level too low PTT Button inadvertently depressed Excessive radio interference on a particular channel Obstruction of radio signal Unit beeps, but will not function when turned on Reception of unwanted...
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Correction No transmission while pressing the PTT Button Weak batteries Incorrect battery polarity Charge or replace batteries Install the batteries following the directions in front of a vehicle's air-bag. Turn the devices off on the CTCSS privacy mode and set the same as target transceiver Volume level too low PTT Button inadvertently depressed Excessive radio interference on a particular channel Obstruction of radio signal Unit beeps, but will not function when turned on Reception of unwanted...
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... Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel FM radio Band 87.5 - 107.9 MHz Dimensions (W x H x D) 2.15 in x 3.5 in x 0.52 in (Without Antenna) 54.5 mm x 89 mm x 13.1 mm Power Supply Power Source Li-ion, 3.7 VDC, 720 mAh Operating Time: 18 Hours Low Power (Transmit: Receive: Standby 10 Hours High Power (5:5:90 Ratio) Receiver Usable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power...
... Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel FM radio Band 87.5 - 107.9 MHz Dimensions (W x H x D) 2.15 in x 3.5 in x 0.52 in (Without Antenna) 54.5 mm x 89 mm x 13.1 mm Power Supply Power Source Li-ion, 3.7 VDC, 720 mAh Operating Time: 18 Hours Low Power (Transmit: Receive: Standby 10 Hours High Power (5:5:90 Ratio) Receiver Usable Sensitivity Maximum Audio Output Power...
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... shared with FRS radios. Main Channel Frequencies: CHANNEL/TYPE FREQ (MHz) CHANNEL/TYPE FREQ (MHz) 1 GMRS/FRS 462.5625 12 FRS 467.6625 2 GMRS/FRS 462.5875 13 FRS 467.6875 3 GMRS/FRS 462.6125 14 FRS 467.7125 4 GMRS/FRS 462.6375 15 GMRS 462.5500 5 GMRS/FRS 462.6625 16 GMRS 462.5750 6 GMRS/FRS 462.6875 17 GMRS 462.6000 7 GMRS/FRS 462.7125 18 GMRS 462.6250 8 FRS 467.5625 19 GMRS 462.6500 9 FRS 467.5875 20 GMRS 462.6750...
... shared with FRS radios. Main Channel Frequencies: CHANNEL/TYPE FREQ (MHz) CHANNEL/TYPE FREQ (MHz) 1 GMRS/FRS 462.5625 12 FRS 467.6625 2 GMRS/FRS 462.5875 13 FRS 467.6875 3 GMRS/FRS 462.6125 14 FRS 467.7125 4 GMRS/FRS 462.6375 15 GMRS 462.5500 5 GMRS/FRS 462.6625 16 GMRS 462.5750 6 GMRS/FRS 462.6875 17 GMRS 462.6000 7 GMRS/FRS 462.7125 18 GMRS 462.6250 8 FRS 467.5625 19 GMRS 462.6500 9 FRS 467.5875 20 GMRS 462.6750...
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... CHANNEL FRS 22 CHANNEL FRS/GMRS 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 CHCAHNANNENLESLNS ONTOTAVAAVIALIALBALBELE CHANNELS NOT AVAILABLE 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 11 15 15 8 16 16 12 17 17 9 18 18 13 19 19 10 20 20 14 21 21 15 22 NOTE 22 WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS, COMPARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMPATIBILITY...
... CHANNEL FRS 22 CHANNEL FRS/GMRS 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 CHCAHNANNENLESLNS ONTOTAVAAVIALIALBALBELE CHANNELS NOT AVAILABLE 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 11 15 15 8 16 16 12 17 17 9 18 18 13 19 19 10 20 20 14 21 21 15 22 NOTE 22 WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS, COMPARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMPATIBILITY...
