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Users Manual

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GMRS520 – User Instruction Guide – Content Draft BUTTONS AND CONTROLS INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden GMRS520 Family Radio RADIO 1) On/Off/Mode Control Service radio. [add marketing description of product ]. This state-of-the- PICTURE 2) PTT Button art device is equipped with the following features: HERE 3) Up Key o 22 FRS Channels 4) Down Key o Up to 2 mile range* 5) Call Key o LCD Display o Call Tone Alert o Channel Scan * Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions. PACKAGE CONTENTS LCD DISPLAY o Your package contains the GMRS520 radio, this reference guide, and a product registration card. You may operate each unit using 3 1) Channel Indicator AAA Alkaline batteries (not included). 2) Tx/Rx Indicators TriSquare Communications Version 0 (11/9/01) Page 1

GMRS520 – User Instruction Guide – Content Draft INSTALL THE BATTERIES USING THE RADIO Your GMRS520 radio uses 3 AAA Alkaline batteries. In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to operate the unit. To install Alkaline batteries: 1) Make sure your radio is OFF. 2) Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the top and sliding it Turning the Radio On and Adjusting Volume down allowing the door to be removed. 3) Install 3 AAA Alkaline batteries (not included) into the battery 1) Press and hold the on/off/mode key for 2 seconds to turn the unit ON. compartment. Be certain to follow the + and – symbols in the compartment. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit 2) Press and hold the on/off/mode for 2 seconds to turn the unit OFF. from operating. 4) Replace the battery compartment door. Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps) Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons is pressed or a Call tone is generated. To turn the sound OFF, press the Call button while turning on the radio. Repeat this step to turn the sound ON. Choosing a Channel Your radio has 22 channels you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you must be set to the same channel. To choose a channel: Press and release the on/off/mode key to change the mode from volume control to channel control. Press the Up or Down button to increment or decrement the channel number displayed. TriSquare Communications Version 0 (11/9/01) Page 2

GMRS520 – User Instruction Guide – Content Draft Talking on Your Radio Press and hold either the Up or Down button until the radio has moved through 14 channels. The channel number on the display will be rapidly To talk to others using the radio PTT button: cycling through the channels. 1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from the microphone. While you are transmitting, the To turn off channel scanning: transmit icon will be shown on the display. To avoid cutting off Press and release either the Up or Down button. the first part of your transmission, pause slightly after pressing the PTT button before you start talking. 2) When you are finished speaking, release the PTT button. You can now receive incoming calls. While receiving, the receive icon will be shown on the display. Transmitting a Call Alert Tone: Your GMRS520 radio is equipped with a call tone that will be transmitted when the Call button is pressed. To transmit the call alert tone, press the Call button. The tone will automatically be transmitted for a fixed length of time. Channel Scan Feature Your GMRS520 radio has a channel scan feature that allows you to easily scan all 22 channels. When an active channel is detected, the unit will pause on that channel until the channel is clear. Then after a 4 second delay, the unit will continue scanning. Pressing PTT while the scan is paused on a channel will allow you to transmit on that channel. To turn on channel scanning: TriSquare Communications Version 0 (11/9/01) Page 3

GMRS520 – User Instruction Guide – Content Draft SPECIFICATIONS Auto Squelch Feature Description The radio is equipped with an automatic squelch system, which shuts off Channels 22 FRS/GMRS weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or if you Operating Frequency UHF 462.5500-467.7125 MHz have reached your range limit. Power Source 3 AAA Alkaline Batteries Output Power 500mW ERP maximum Battery Life 55 Hours – (5/5/90 duty cycle) Automatic Power Save Feature Channel Frequency Chart (MHz) Your radio has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is no transmission within 5 seconds, your radio Ch No Frequency Cross Reference switches to the Power Save mode. The radio is still able to receive MHz transmissions in this mode. 1 462.5625 GMRS & FRS 1 2 462.5875 GMRS & FRS 2 3 462.6125 GMRS & FRS 3 4 462.6375 GMRS & FRS 4 5 462.6625 GMRS & FRS 5 6 462.6875 GMRS & FRS 6 FCC LICENSING INFORMATION 7 462.7125 GMRS & FRS 7 8 467.5625 FRS 8 The GMRS520 radio operates on Family Radio Service (FRS) as well as 9 467.5875 FRS 9 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to the 10 467.6125 FRS 10 Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). 11 467.6375 FRS 11 The FCC requires that all operators using the GMRS frequencies obtain a 12 467.6625 FRS 12 13 467.6875 FRS 13 radio license before operating their equipment 14 467.7125 FRS 14 15 462.5500 GMRS 11 For licensing information and applications forms, visit the FCC online at 16 462.5750 GMRS 8 www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC Hotline at: 1-800-418-FORM. If you 17 462.6000 GMRS 12 have any questions regarding the license application you can contact the 18 462.6250 GMRS 9 FCC direct at 1-888-CALL-FCC. 19 462.6500 GMRS 13 20 462.6750 GMRS 10 21 462.7000 GMRS 14 22 462.7250 GMRS 15 TriSquare Communications Version 0 (11/9/01) Page 4

GMRS520 – User Instruction Guide – Content Draft FCC INFORMATION SAFETY GUIDELINES • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is • Audio Accessories: Do not operate the radio with audio accessories at subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. volume level or discontinue use. Always make sure the radio is turned • Important: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory jack. by Uniden could void your authority to operate this unit. Your radio is • Hazardous Environments: Do not operate the radio in hazardous set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is environments. Explosion or fire may result. Do not operate the radio against the law to alter the settings inside the radio to exceed those near unshielded electrical blasting caps. Under certain conditions, radios limitations. Any adjustments to your radio must be made by qualified can interfere with blasting operations and may cause an explosion. Turn technicians. your radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission when in a blasting • To be safe and sure: area or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radios.” Construction crews o Never open your radio’s case often use remote control RF devices to set off explosives. o Never change or replace anything in your radio except the batteries. Care and Safety: To clean the radio, use a soft cloth dampened with water. • Your radio might cause TV or radio interference even when it is Do not use cleaners or solvents because they can harm the body of the unit operating properly. To determine whether your radio is causing the and leak inside, causing permanent damage. Use a dry, lint-free cloth to interference, turn it off. If the interference goes away, your radio is clean the battery contacts. Do not submerge the unit in water. If the unit causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by moving your radio away gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteries immediately. Dry the battery from the receiver. If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC compartment with a soft cloth to minimize potential water damage. Leave requires that you stop using the radio. the battery compartment cover off overnight to ensure complete drying. Do not use the radio until the unit is completely dry. TriSquare Communications Version 0 (11/9/01) Page 5


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