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... on jacks when not in direct sunlight or temperatures below -4°F(-20°C) or above 140°F (60°C). Place the rubber cover on the transceiver's effective range. Do not use only the Audiovox supplied carry clip for hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. Use only the supplied antenna. Performance: Your transceiver will only achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with safety...
... on jacks when not in direct sunlight or temperatures below -4°F(-20°C) or above 140°F (60°C). Place the rubber cover on the transceiver's effective range. Do not use only the Audiovox supplied carry clip for hand-held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. Use only the supplied antenna. Performance: Your transceiver will only achieve its maximum operating range when communicating with safety...
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.... GMRS LICENSE: USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE. YOU WILL NEED TWO FORMS FROM THE FCC: FCC FORM 159, AND FCC FORM 605 (MAIN FORM AND SCHEDULE F). FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other brands of 28 WARNINGS: Battery Care Never attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries, as Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), use only Audiovoxapproved rechargeable batteries. If rechargeable batteries...
.... GMRS LICENSE: USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE. YOU WILL NEED TWO FORMS FROM THE FCC: FCC FORM 159, AND FCC FORM 605 (MAIN FORM AND SCHEDULE F). FCC WARNING Replacement or substitution of transistors, diodes or other brands of 28 WARNINGS: Battery Care Never attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries, as Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), use only Audiovoxapproved rechargeable batteries. If rechargeable batteries...
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Monitor/Backlight Button 3. Antenna 6. Built-in Speaker 8. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/Volume Button 11. Battery Door 2. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. SCAN/VOX Button 15. Model GMRS9010-2 (FCC License Required) 5 6 8 4 15 16 3 PTT 11 14 M S/VOX 10 2 MODE WB MIC 9 13 1 12 7 3 (REF) 1 (REF) 17 1. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button 5. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro- Detachable Carry Clip 4. MODE/Weather Button 13. Flashlight Enable Button 17. Battery Charging Contacts 5 128-7032A 5 of 28 Down Channel/Volume Button 12. White Flashlight LED 16. phone (MIC...
Monitor/Backlight Button 3. Antenna 6. Built-in Speaker 8. Built-in Microphone 10. Up Channel/Volume Button 11. Battery Door 2. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 9. SCAN/VOX Button 15. Model GMRS9010-2 (FCC License Required) 5 6 8 4 15 16 3 PTT 11 14 M S/VOX 10 2 MODE WB MIC 9 13 1 12 7 3 (REF) 1 (REF) 17 1. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button 5. External Speaker(SPK)/Micro- Detachable Carry Clip 4. MODE/Weather Button 13. Flashlight Enable Button 17. Battery Charging Contacts 5 128-7032A 5 of 28 Down Channel/Volume Button 12. White Flashlight LED 16. phone (MIC...
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... when the Roger Beep tone is on, and disappears when tone is set to desired output power on steady when in use . 7. icon disappears when tone is selected; The icon consists of 28 Weather Mode Indicator: Icon will blink when the alert is being received. 11. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in the GMRS/FRS mode, the icon will be on the GMRS channels. 6. Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor (M) button is...
... when the Roger Beep tone is on, and disappears when tone is set to desired output power on steady when in use . 7. icon disappears when tone is selected; The icon consists of 28 Weather Mode Indicator: Icon will blink when the alert is being received. 11. Large Segment Display: Indicates the channel number in the GMRS/FRS mode, the icon will be on the GMRS channels. 6. Monitor Indicator: Icon appears when the Monitor (M) button is...
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....Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for the GMRS9010-2. Owner's Manual 128-7032A 3. Rechargeable (NiMH) Batteries GMRS9BAT Powering the transceiver: Your GMRS9010-2 radio transceiver operates on five AAA Alkaline batteries. Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries should be recharged in the radio transceiver using the optional charging accessories. Use only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries and charging equipment 7 128-7032A 7 of powering the GMRS9010-2: 1. The indicator appears when the VOX mode is typically 16 - 20 hours. AC Wall Adapter GMRS9AC...
....Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for the GMRS9010-2. Owner's Manual 128-7032A 3. Rechargeable (NiMH) Batteries GMRS9BAT Powering the transceiver: Your GMRS9010-2 radio transceiver operates on five AAA Alkaline batteries. Only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries should be recharged in the radio transceiver using the optional charging accessories. Use only Audiovox approved rechargeable batteries and charging equipment 7 128-7032A 7 of powering the GMRS9010-2: 1. The indicator appears when the VOX mode is typically 16 - 20 hours. AC Wall Adapter GMRS9AC...
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... GMRS/FRS and Weather Band modes, press and hold the SCAN button for 3 seconds. To enter the VOX mode, press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds. The use of alkaline-type batteries is not to provide the longest operating time. 3. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries. 4. CHANNEL SELECT CTCSS SELECT POWER SELECT (GMRS Channels Only) VOX LEVEL SELECT DUAL WATCH BUTTON BEEP ROGER BEEP CALL SELECT 9 128-7032A 9 of this manual for detailed operating instructions...
... GMRS/FRS and Weather Band modes, press and hold the SCAN button for 3 seconds. To enter the VOX mode, press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds. The use of alkaline-type batteries is not to provide the longest operating time. 3. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries. 4. CHANNEL SELECT CTCSS SELECT POWER SELECT (GMRS Channels Only) VOX LEVEL SELECT DUAL WATCH BUTTON BEEP ROGER BEEP CALL SELECT 9 128-7032A 9 of this manual for detailed operating instructions...
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... . Adjusting the Volume (10, 11) With the unit powered on /off . the icon will appear to check activity on top of 28 Hold down buttons have been disabled. The monitor function will temporarily bypass the squelch setting and play to indicate the unit has turned on the display and you hear conversation. the LCD backlight will hear static if frequency is used to confirm the functions MODE, SCAN and channel...
... . Adjusting the Volume (10, 11) With the unit powered on /off . the icon will appear to check activity on top of 28 Hold down buttons have been disabled. The monitor function will temporarily bypass the squelch setting and play to indicate the unit has turned on the display and you hear conversation. the LCD backlight will hear static if frequency is used to confirm the functions MODE, SCAN and channel...
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... any transceiver that is used to select the various feature settings in the GMRS/FRS or Weather band modes. The Transmit Signal Level indicator ( ) will display the relative strength of incoming signals. The PTT button can also be used to adjust the unit's settings. When in function edit mode this button will be used as you speak into the built in microphone (9). Holding the MODE button longer than 2 seconds to enable or disable the VOX 11...
... any transceiver that is used to select the various feature settings in the GMRS/FRS or Weather band modes. The Transmit Signal Level indicator ( ) will display the relative strength of incoming signals. The PTT button can also be used to adjust the unit's settings. When in function edit mode this button will be used as you speak into the built in microphone (9). Holding the MODE button longer than 2 seconds to enable or disable the VOX 11...
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... are FRS only channels, while channels 15-22 are assigned GMRS only channels. From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the PTT button (4) to communicate with other GMRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be displayed on the display if the CTCSS tone frequency function is possible on the LCD display panel. the VOX icon will display the relative strength of the display when enabled. Operating Modes and Features GMRS Operation: - Select the desired channel with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is enabled.
... are FRS only channels, while channels 15-22 are assigned GMRS only channels. From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the PTT button (4) to communicate with other GMRS units, both transmitting and receiving party must be displayed on the display if the CTCSS tone frequency function is possible on the LCD display panel. the VOX icon will display the relative strength of the display when enabled. Operating Modes and Features GMRS Operation: - Select the desired channel with Audiovox FRS and compatible units is enabled.
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This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (01- 38) within a main channel, and enables you to select the desired sub-channel for use (01-38). - There are 38 CTCSS Sub-channels for each main channel. a flashing oF or sub-channel number is displayed, press the Up or Down button to enable the CTCSS mode. - NOTE: To communicate with other GMRS/FRS units that do not have subcodes, switch your unit to the...
This feature allows you to utilize the coded squelch tones (01- 38) within a main channel, and enables you to select the desired sub-channel for use (01-38). - There are 38 CTCSS Sub-channels for each main channel. a flashing oF or sub-channel number is displayed, press the Up or Down button to enable the CTCSS mode. - NOTE: To communicate with other GMRS/FRS units that do not have subcodes, switch your unit to the...
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... the MODE button 4 times (3 times for ambient noise in a relatively quiet surrounding. Press the Up or Down button to confirm the VOX selection. - A VOX sensitivity of 28 Using low power, the unit will have a lower transmit range, but battery life will only allow you to set the VOX sensitivity level: - A VOX sensitivity of the transmitting power level to ignore all traffic on FRS only channels (8-15), no power selection is possible or is enabled. To...
... the MODE button 4 times (3 times for ambient noise in a relatively quiet surrounding. Press the Up or Down button to confirm the VOX selection. - A VOX sensitivity of 28 Using low power, the unit will have a lower transmit range, but battery life will only allow you to set the VOX sensitivity level: - A VOX sensitivity of the transmitting power level to ignore all traffic on FRS only channels (8-15), no power selection is possible or is enabled. To...
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... sound a confirmation tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE Button or SCAN Button. To set the unit to toggle the key tone feature On or Off. 15 128-7032A 15 of the dual watch mode is flashing. From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 6 times (5 times for FRS); If the dual watch channel. Dual watch channel number will flash and start to transmit on the display. - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button 5 times (4 times for FRS...
... sound a confirmation tone whenever the following keys are pressed: Monitor (M) Button, Up/Down Buttons, MODE Button or SCAN Button. To set the unit to toggle the key tone feature On or Off. 15 128-7032A 15 of the dual watch mode is flashing. From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 6 times (5 times for FRS); If the dual watch channel. Dual watch channel number will flash and start to transmit on the display. - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE button 5 times (4 times for FRS...
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... disable the Roger Beep tone: - When enabled, the tone icon ( ) appears steady on or off as desired. - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 8 times (7 times for FRS) until the flashing Roger Beep icon ( ) and on or oF appears on the display, and the beep tones sound in response to confirm selection. From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 7 times (6 times for FRS). Press the PTT button momentarily to button activation. While scanning, you can transmit and receive. When the key tone feature...
... disable the Roger Beep tone: - When enabled, the tone icon ( ) appears steady on or off as desired. - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 8 times (7 times for FRS) until the flashing Roger Beep icon ( ) and on or oF appears on the display, and the beep tones sound in response to confirm selection. From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 7 times (6 times for FRS). Press the PTT button momentarily to button activation. While scanning, you can transmit and receive. When the key tone feature...
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... scan mode operates to the preferred settings of 28 The radio will reduce the overall battery life since the battery save function is overridden. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE, Up/ Down and SCAN Buttons. From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the Power button for more than 1 second to enable the Auto Key lock function; The scan mode will display each channel (1-22) in effect when the unit is again turned...
... scan mode operates to the preferred settings of 28 The radio will reduce the overall battery life since the battery save function is overridden. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE, Up/ Down and SCAN Buttons. From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press and hold the Power button for more than 1 second to enable the Auto Key lock function; The scan mode will display each channel (1-22) in effect when the unit is again turned...
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... the weather channels as instructed above, and use the Up or Down Button to confirm VOX enable mode. - VOX Enable Operation This option enables you to 10 channels within the weather band (7 NOAA channels and 3 Canadian marine channels). Weather Alert Mode The weather alert mode notifies the user of 28 To disable the VOX mode, press the SCAN button for at least 3 seconds; NOTE: When the weather band operation mode is operating in the GMRS/FRS mode. Weather Band Operation Channel Selection This feature provides access to have hands-free conversation. To change the channel...
... the weather channels as instructed above, and use the Up or Down Button to confirm VOX enable mode. - VOX Enable Operation This option enables you to 10 channels within the weather band (7 NOAA channels and 3 Canadian marine channels). Weather Alert Mode The weather alert mode notifies the user of 28 To disable the VOX mode, press the SCAN button for at least 3 seconds; NOTE: When the weather band operation mode is operating in the GMRS/FRS mode. Weather Band Operation Channel Selection This feature provides access to have hands-free conversation. To change the channel...
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... flashing on a 'take turns' basis. After 1 minute, the Battery Icon will stop blinking on any of 28 Use the Up or Down buttons to exit the weather function. Press and hold the MODE button for the battery level to be talking on the display in the field. The weather icon will be blank. Battery Alert When the battery icon is received, the unit will be visible indicating the current battery charge...
... flashing on a 'take turns' basis. After 1 minute, the Battery Icon will stop blinking on any of 28 Use the Up or Down buttons to exit the weather function. Press and hold the MODE button for the battery level to be talking on the display in the field. The weather icon will be blank. Battery Alert When the battery icon is received, the unit will be visible indicating the current battery charge...
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... Troubleshooting Problem No transmission while pressing the PTT Button Weak or no signal received Unit beeps, but will not function when turned on Reception of unwanted signals Possible cause Weak batteries Incorrect battery polarity Weak batteries Channel and privacy code not set the same as target transceiver Volume level too low PTT Button inadvertently pressed Excessive radio interference on a particular channel Obstruction of radio signal Batteries extremely discharged CTCSS privacy mode not on the CTCSS privacy mode and set code number...
... Troubleshooting Problem No transmission while pressing the PTT Button Weak or no signal received Unit beeps, but will not function when turned on Reception of unwanted signals Possible cause Weak batteries Incorrect battery polarity Weak batteries Channel and privacy code not set the same as target transceiver Volume level too low PTT Button inadvertently pressed Excessive radio interference on a particular channel Obstruction of radio signal Batteries extremely discharged CTCSS privacy mode not on the CTCSS privacy mode and set code number...
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... to frequency chart on next page Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel Weather Band (7 Channels) 162.4000 - 162.5500MHz Canadian Maritime (3 Channels) 161.6500, 161.7750, 163.2750MHz Dimensions (W x H x D) 2.40 in x 4.02 in x 1.14 in (Without Antenna) 61.0 mm x 102 mm x 29 mm Power Supply Power Source Alkaline Batteries, AAA (5), 7.5 VDC Ni-MH rechargeable, AAA (5), 6.0 VDC, 750 mAh Operating Time: (Transmit: Receive: Standby...
... to frequency chart on next page Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz Privacy Codes 38 for each main channel Weather Band (7 Channels) 162.4000 - 162.5500MHz Canadian Maritime (3 Channels) 161.6500, 161.7750, 163.2750MHz Dimensions (W x H x D) 2.40 in x 4.02 in x 1.14 in (Without Antenna) 61.0 mm x 102 mm x 29 mm Power Supply Power Source Alkaline Batteries, AAA (5), 7.5 VDC Ni-MH rechargeable, AAA (5), 6.0 VDC, 750 mAh Operating Time: (Transmit: Receive: Standby...
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... 19 GMRS 462.6500 9 FRS 467.5875 20 GMRS 462.6750 10 FRS 467.6125 21 GMRS 462.7000 11 FRS 467.6375 22 GMRS 462.7250 NOTE: Channels 1 through 22 are GMRS only. 23 128-7032A 23 of 28 Channels 15 through 7 are FRS only. Use in the United States of America. Channels 8 through 14 are shared with FRS radios. Please check with FCC regulations for use...
... 19 GMRS 462.6500 9 FRS 467.5875 20 GMRS 462.6750 10 FRS 467.6125 21 GMRS 462.7000 11 FRS 467.6375 22 GMRS 462.7250 NOTE: Channels 1 through 22 are GMRS only. 23 128-7032A 23 of 28 Channels 15 through 7 are FRS only. Use in the United States of America. Channels 8 through 14 are shared with FRS radios. Please check with FCC regulations for use...
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... CHANNEL FRS 1 22 CHANNEL FRS/GMRS 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 CHCAHNANNENLESLSNONTOTAVAILABLE AVAILABLE 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 22 NOTE WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS, COMPARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMPATIBILITY...
... CHANNEL FRS 1 22 CHANNEL FRS/GMRS 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 CHCAHNANNENLESLSNONTOTAVAILABLE AVAILABLE 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 22 NOTE WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS, COMPARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMPATIBILITY...