GM-15PRO SERIES GMRS TWO WAY RADIO USER’S MANUAL
PREFACE Thank you for purchasing GM-15PRO Two Way Radio, It is a multitask GMRS transceiver. Combining the latest technology in radio communication along with a sturdy mechanical frame, GM-15PRO is the ideal and effective solution for the professionals who need to stay in touch with the working team (in construction sites, buildings, shows, trade fairs or hotels) or for leisure users that just want to keep up with friends and family.
to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FC C Rules.
SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC/ISEDC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands, although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.
Pour un fonctionnement porté sur le corps, cet appareil a été testé et répond aux directives d'exposition RF FCC/ISEDC lorsqu'il est utilisé avec un accessoire conçu pour ce produit ou lorsqu'il est utilisé avec un accessoire qui ne contient pas de métal. Pour maintenir la conformité avec les directives d'exposition RF de la FCC/ISEDC, tenez l'émetteur et l'antenne à au moins 1 pouce (2,5 centimètres) de votre visage et parlez d'une voix normale, avec l'antenne pointée vers le haut et loin du visage.
2.5 LED Indicator 2.6 How to Store the Battery 2.7 Using the Type-C USB Charger 3. INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES 3.1 Installing / Removing the Antenna 3.2 Installing the belt clip 3.3 Installing the battery pack 3.4 Additional Speaker/Microphone (Optional) 4. RADIO OVERVIEW 4.1 Buttons and controls of the radio 4.2 Main controls and parts of the radio 4.3 Status Indications 4.4 Main keypad controls 5. BASIC OPERATIONS 5.1 Power on the radio 6.5 Cursor Conversion (A/B) 6.7 Keypad lock 6.8 FM Radio (FM) 6.
moving your radio away from the receiver. If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using the radio. Hazardous Environments: Do not operate the radio in hazardous environments. Explosion or fire may result. Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps. Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with blasting operations and may cause an explosion.
Hand-held Operation (Held-to-Face) This device was evaluated for typical hand-held (held-to- face) operations with a 1 inch spacing from the front of the radio. For hand-held operation, the radio should be held 1 inch from the user's face in order to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements. For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC web site at www.fcc.gov. Body-worn Operation This device was evaluated for body-worn operations with the supplied belt-clip accessory.
subject to additional rules specified in 47 C.F.R. Part 95. For licensing information and application forms, please call the FCC Hotline at 800418-FORM. Request form #159 and form #605. Questions regarding the license application should be directed to the FCC at 888-CALL-FCC. Additional information is available on the FCC’s website at www.fcc.gov. NOTE: This radio operates in the 0.5 to 5 watt GMRS power range all GMRS rules apply and will require you have a GMRS license even for GMRS communication.
1.2 Content of the packaging • 1 GM-15PRO transceiver • 1 Fast desktop charger • 1 Belt clip If any item is missing, please verify with your dealer. •1 •1 Li-Ion battery pack 1500mAh 7.4V Wall adaptor 1.
About Range Your GM-15PRO Series radios are designed to give you maximum range under optimum conditions. • Maximum Range: Little to No sight Obstruction. • Medium Range: Partial Obstruction to line of sight. • Short Range: Major Obstruction to Ling of Sight.
• If it appears that the Radio diffuses peculiar smell or smoke, please shut off its power immediately and take off the charger or battery from the radio. • Do not transmit without antenna. 2. BATTERY INFORMATION 2.1 Charging the Battery Pack The Li-ion battery pack is not charged at the factory; please charge it before use. Charging the battery pack for the first time after purchase or extended storage (more than 2 months) may not bring the battery pack to its normal maximum operating capacity.
f. Do not charge the battery or the radio if it is damp. Dry it before charging to avoid damage. WARNING！ When keys, ornamental chain or other electric metals contact the battery terminal, the battery may become damage or injure a human. If the battery terminals are short circuited it will generate a lot of heat. Take care when carrying and using the battery. Remember to put the battery or radio into an insulated container. Do not put it into a metal container. 2.4 How to Charge a.
2.6 How to Store the Battery a. If the battery needs to be stored, keep it in status of 80% discharged. b. It should be kept in low temperature and dry environment. c. Keep it away from hot places and direct sunlight. » Do not short circuit the battery terminals. » Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack. » Never store the battery in unsafe surroundings, as a short may cause an explosion. » Do not put the battery in a hot environment or throw it into a fire, as it may cause an explosion.
3. INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES Before the radio is ready for use we need to attach the battery pack, as well as charge the battery. 3.1 Installing the belt clip a. At the back of the radio there are two parallel screws mounted above the battery, remove these and thread them through the holes on the belt clip as you screw them back into the radio body. b. Removing the Belt Clip: Unscrew counter-clockwise to remove the belt clip. 3.
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1. Antenna 2. Power Switch / Volume control: Rotate to switch on/off the radio and adjust the volume 3. Speaker 4. Microphone 5. LCD display 6. (MENU) key: enter the MENU functions and confirms the selection. In standby mode, press and hold the key to switch between frequency mode an MENU d channel mode. Press and hold down the MENU key to switch between the frequency mode and channel mode. 7. Alphanumerical keypad. 8. / (Back/WX) key: press to exit the Menu and functions.
4.2 Main controls and parts of the radio LCD Display 1. Received signal strength. 2. High/Low power selection. 3. Appears when DTMFST (DT-ST / DT + ANI / ANI-ST) is activated. 4. These symbols show that you set a DCS or CTCSS code in tx or rx. In tx mode it appears while you are transmitting, while in rx mode it is shown also in stand-by condition. 5. Appears when a positive shift is activated. 6. Appears when a negative shift is enabled. 7. This letter is displayed when the Dual Watch function is active.
13/17. Depending on the setting, it will show the frequency in use, the channel name, the menu setting, etc 14/15. Indicates the VFO in use and the current menu or function setting. This icon is displayed close to the band in use or to the menu settings. 16/18. Indicates the channel number that you stored Battery Level Indicator When the battery level indicator reads the battery is depleted.
or UHF) in the main or secondary display. When listening to broadcast FM, the / key switches between 65-75 MHz and 76-108 MHz band. Press and hold this key for 5 seconds to switch between GMRS communication and NoAA weather reception mode. • Numeric keypad With these keys you can input the information or your selections on the radio. In tx mode, push the number keys to send a corresponding DTMF code. •* Key A short momentary press of the key enables the reverse function.
5. BASIC OPERATIONS 5.1 Power on the radio • Turning the unit on To turn the unit on, simply rotate the volume/power knob clockwise until you hear a "click". If your radio powers on correctly there should be an audible double beep after about one second and the display will show a message or flash the LCD depending on settings for about one second. Then it will display a frequency or channel. If the Voice prompt is enabled, the voice will announce "frequency mode" or "channel mode".
5.4 Making a call key to switch the main channel to the other channel if there are 2 channels shown on the display. NOTE: Press the / In standby mode, press and hold the key to switch between frequency (VFO) mode and channel (MR) mode. • Channel mode call: After selecting a channel, hold down the [PTT] key to initiate a call to the current channel. Speak into the microphone with normal tone. Initiate a call, the red LED is on.
WARNING! Just because you can program in a channel does not mean you're automatically authorized to use that frequency. Transmitting on frequencies you're not authorized to operate on is illegal, and in most jurisdictions a serious offence. However, it is legal in most jurisdictions to listen. Contact your local regulatory body for further information on what laws, rules and regulations apply to your area. 5.
6.2 Channel scanning Use scan to search the channels for transmissions from unknown parties, to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels or to quickly find unused channels for your own use. key for more than 2 seconds. The radio will start scanning according to the channel you a. In channels mode, press set. b. You can change the scanning direction with the / keys. c. Press key to stop scanning. Note: for Scan mode, see Menu No.19. 6.
receiving and transmitting frequencies; while in channel mode the two different channels will be displayed. Important2: In frequency or channel mode, press the / key to shift between the main channel A and the sub-channel B on the display indicates on which channel (main channel A or sub channel B) you are operating. 6.7 Keypad lock This function locks the keypad to prevent accidental pressure of the controls. To unlock the keypad, press [* ] for more than 2 seconds. 6.
information, bandwidth, ANI/ PTT-ID settings and a six character alphanumeric identifier or channel name 1 . Frequency Mode vs. Channel Mode In standby mode, press and hold the key to switch between frequency (VFO) mode and channel (MR) mode. These two modes have different functions and are often confused. Frequency Mode (VFO) : Used for a temporary frequency assignment, such as a test frequency or quick field programming if permitted. Channel Mode (MR) : Used for selecting preprogrammed channels. Ex 1.
A. Press the [ ] button to switch between menus. B. Press and hold the key to set the radio to VFO mode, and the VFO icon is displayed on the right. [1][8] Enter the scan range menu C. D. Enter [4][3][0][4][3][5] [ ] Enter the scan frequency range E. Press and hold the key to start frequency Frequency required for scanning scan, 432.55000 frequency points start to scan. There is activity, stay here temporarily, press [PTT] key to stop scanning, confirm the required frequency.
To stop the NOAA weather scans and set the channel manually on the NOAA weather band, press the key during NOAA weather scan. The radio will stop scanning and the display will show the current WX Band channel setting. key. To turn the NOAA weather receiver off, press the / Note: NOAA weather radio stations are assigned to cover specific areas and service may be limited. Please check with your local weather office for frequency and details or visit www.weather.
Using the menu with short-cuts A. Press the key to enter the menu. B. Use the numerical keypad to enter the number of the menu item. key. C. To enter the menu item, press the D. For entering the desired parameter you have two options: a). Use the arrow keys as we did in the previous section; or b). Use the numerical keypad to enter the numerical short-cut code. E. And just as in the previous section; a). To confirm your selection, press and it will save your setting and bring you back to the main menu. b).
The power save feature enables a reduction in the consumption of the battery when the radio is in standby. You have 5 selections available: Off/ Mode 1/ Mode 2/ Mode 3/ Mode 4. For example: Mode 1= 1s’ working and 1s’ battery saving. Mode 2= 1s’ working and 2s’ battery is saving. NOTE: The higher the number the longer the battery lasts. The higher number increases the RX sleep cycle, but you may miss the first few syllables before the RX opens (4) VOX Function (Vox Level ) - MENU No.
The TOT function is used to prevent a too long transmission and limits the tx time: TOT temporarily stops the transmission if the radio has been used beyond the max pre-set time (for example 15s, 30s, 45s, etc). Note: If this option is set to OFF, press and hold the PTT key to keep transmission. (10) Receiving DCS (Rx DCS) - MENU No.9 DCS codes are similar to access codes and can be added to channels, so as to create a sort of personal channel.
With this function, you activate a voice that informs you about any operation/ selection you are doing. (15) ANI-ID (ANI-ID) - MENU No.14 With this function you can set your ID-code. It can be programmed by the proper programming software. You can edit up to 5 digits. (16) DTMFST (DTMFST) - MENU No.15 Determines when DTMF Side Tones can be heard from the transceiver speaker.
(20) SCAN Resume Mode (Scan Mode) - MENU No.19 Thanks to this function, GM-15PRO can SCAN in frequency or channel mode. You can choose amongst three options: • Time-operated SCAN Whenever a signal is detected, the radio will suspend the SCAN for 5 seconds, and then will continue to SCAN even if the signal is still present. • Carrier-operated SCAN Whenever a signal is detected, the radio will stop scanning. It will resume to SCAN once the signal will disappear.
This function is used to set the display mode of channel B. Display modes: • Frequency: Frequency + channel No. • Name: Channel name Note: Channel name mode must be set by the programming software. Up to three numbers or characters can be edited. (24) Busy Channel Lock (Busy Lock) - MENU No. 23 When this function is on, it may prevent other radios’ interference. If the selected channel is being used by other radios, when you press key PTT, your radio cannot transmit.
(28) Channel store - (Memory) - MENU No. 27 When the radio is in frequency working mode or standby mode, input the desired frequency or parameters directly. NOTES: If you want to set CTCSS tones, DCS codes or the frequency offset, you have to do it before storing the channel. The channels already stored are displayed as CH-XXX ("CH" and -channel number), and other channels only display channel numbers. (29) Channel Delete (Delete) - MENU No.28 In this menu you can delete a channel of the radio.
(33) Squelch tail elimination (TAIL) - Menu No. 32 This function is used eliminate squelch tail noise between POFUNG handhelds that are communicating directly (no repeater). Reception of a 55 Hz or 134.4 Hz tone burst mutes the audio long enough to prevent hearing any squelch tail noise. (34) Squelch tail elimination of repeater (RP-STE) - Menu No.
• Logo: Display the preset startup picture. • Msg: Welcome message. • Voltage: The power voltage is momentarily displayed. (39) Language selection (Language) - Menu No. 38 With this function, you can select the language of the LCD display and operation prompt. (40) Frequency hopping system (Hopping RX) - MENU No. 39 With this function, you can activate the frequency hopping system, improve the anti-interference ability of the radio, and reduce the risk of being monitored. (41) Reset (Reset) - Menu No.
Appendix A. – Trouble shooting guide Phenomena Analysis Solution The battery may be installed improperly. Remove and reattach the battery. The battery power may run out. Recharge or replace the battery. You cannot turn on the radio. The battery may suffer from poor contact caused Clean the battery contacts or replace the by dirty or damaged battery contacts. battery. The battery voltage maybe low. Recharge or replace the battery. The volume level may be low. Increase the volume.
Appendix B. - Technical Specifications General Frequency Range Memory Channel Operation Voltage Battery Capacity Frequency Stability Operating Temperature Mode of Operation Antenna Impedance GMRS(RX & TX) 136-174 & 400-520MHz(Scanning RX) 30 GMRS+11 NoAA weather Channels+220 Scanner DC 7.4 V ±10% 1500mAh (Li-Ion) ±2.5ppm -20℃ to +50℃ Simplex 50ohm Transmitter Part RF Output Power FM Modulation Adjacent Channel Power Transmission current ≤5W(GMRS) 11K0F3E, 16K0F3E 60dB @ 12.
Appendix C. - Shortcut Menu operations MENU No. Name (Full Name) Enter item 0 Squelch - Squelch Level MENU+0 0-9 Levels 0:Lowest 9:Highest 1 Step –Step Frequency MENU+1 2.5K/5.0K/6.25K/10.0K 12.5K/20.0K/25.0K/50.0K MENU+2 OFF: 1, 2, 3, 4 2 Power Save Battery Saving LCD display Selectable 3 Vox Level - VOX MENU+3 Off, 1-9 Off: off 1:Highest Sensitivity 9:Lowest Sensitivity 4 Bandwidth /Narrow Bandwidth MENU+4 Wide:25.0K Narrow:12.
6 D.Wait – Dual Watch Operation MENU+6 Off On *Monitor [A] and [B] at the same time. The display with the most recent activity ([A] or [B]) becomes the selected display. 7 Beep- Keypad Beep MENU+7 Off On *Allows audible confirmation of a key press. MENU+8 15,30…600S *This feature provides a safety switch that limits transmission time to a programmed value.
MENU+11 Off D023N…D754N; D023I …D754I *Transmits a specific low-level digital signal to unlock the squelch of a distant receiver (usually a repeater). 11 Tx DCS -Transmitter DCS 12 Tx CTCSS Transmitter CTCSS MENU+12 Off 67.0HZ…254.1HZ *Transmits a specific and continuous sub audible signal to unlock the squelch of a distant receiver (usually a repeater). 13 Voice - Voice Reminding MENU+13 Off On *Allows audible voice confirmation of a key press.
ON: the current channel is added to the scan, the scan current channel OFF: Do not scan the current channel. 17 Scan Add-Scan channel add MENU+17 18 Scan Ran- Scan Frequency Range MENU+18 19 Scan Mode Scanner Resume Method MENU+19 20 PTT-ID - PTT-ID MENU+20 21 MDF-A - Channel A Display Mode MENU+21 Frequency: Displays programmed Frequency Name: Displays the channel name *Note: Names must be entered using software.
24 AUTO LK –Automatic Keypad Lock MENU+24 Off On *When ON, the keypad will be locked if not used in 8 seconds. Pressing the [* ] key for 2 seconds will unlock the keypad. 25 Direction – Frequency Offset Direction MENU+25 None: TX = RX (simplex) Plus: TX will be shifted higher in frequency than RX Minus : TX will be shifted lower in frequency than RX 26 Offset -Frequency shift amount MENU+26 00.000…99.
31 SEEK DCS -Scan of frequencies with DCS MENU+31 D023N,…,D754I *Automatic stop after receiving the DCS signal 32 TAIL - Squelch Tail Elimination MENU+32 On Off *This function is used eliminate squelch tail noise between POFUNG handhelds that are communicating directly (no repeater). Reception of a 55 Hz or 134.4 Hz tone burst mutes the audio long enough to prevent hearing any squelch tail noise.
38 LanguageLanguage selection MENU+38 English 39 Hopping RXFrequency hopping system MENU+39 Off On 40 RESET – Restore defaults MENU+40 VFO: Menu initialization ALL: Menu and channel initialization *Resets the radio to factory defaults, with some exceptions. MENU+41 ON: Enable single band 2 line display, a display alias frequency; OFF: Normal display status.
Appendix D. - GMRS Frequency Chart (MHz) CH.Freq. Type of Radio Powe r Outp ut 16 462.5750 GMRS High 17 462.6000 GMRS High High 18 462.6250 GMRS High GMRS High 19 462.6500 GMRS High 462.6625 GMRS High 20 462.6750 GMRS High 6 462.6875 GMRS High 21 462.7000 GMRS High 7 462.7125 GMRS High 22 462.7250 GMRS High 8 467.5625 GMRS Low 23 467.5500/462.5500 GMRS High 9 467.5875 GMRS Low 24 467.5750/462.5750 GMRS High 10 467.6125 GMRS Low 25 467.
14 467.7125 GMRS Low 29 467.7000/462.7000 Repeater High 15 462.5500 GMRS High 30 467.7250/462.7250 Repeater High Appendix E.
76 81 86 91 96 101 106 111 116 121 126 131 136 141 146 151 156 161 166 171 176 181 186 D462N D506N D546N D627N D662N D731N D023I D036I D054I D074I D125I D145I D165I D223I D245I D261I D274I D331I D356I D412I D445I D462I D506I 77 82 87 92 97 102 107 112 117 122 127 132 137 142 147 152 157 162 167 172 177 182 187 D464N D516N D565N D631N D664N D732N D025I D043I D065I D114I D131I D152I D172I D225I D246I D263I D306I D332I D364I D413I D446I D464I D516I 78 83 88 93 98 103 108 113 118 123 128 133 138 143 148 153
191 196 201 206 D546I D627I D662I D731I 192 197 202 207 D565I D631I D664I D732I 193 198 203 208 D606I D632I D703I D734I 194 199 204 209 D612I D645I D712I D743I 195 200 205 210 D624I D654I D723I D754I
Appendix F. - CTCSS Table CTCSS CHART (Hz) Number 1 6 11 16 21 26 31 36 41 46 Frequency 67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1 Number 2 7 12 17 22 27 32 37 42 47 Frequency 69.3 82.5 97.4 114.8 136.5 159.8 173.8 189.9 206.5 233.6 Number 3 8 13 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 Frequency 71.9 85.4 100 118.8 141.3 162.2 177.3 192.8 210.7 241.8 Number 4 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 Frequency 74.4 88.5 103.5 123.0 146.2 165.5 179.9 196.6 218.1 250.3 Appendix G.
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