OPERATIONS MANUAL GM22-SVP General Mobile Radio Service 22 Channel 2-Way Radios With CTCSS security GMRS/FRS Frequencies Voice-Activated Earpiece Included COLUMBIA Owners Manual and Instructions
CAUTONS GMRS LICENSE USE OF THIS RADIO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN FCC GMRS LICENSE . AN INDIVIDUAL 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER , WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATIVE OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT , IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A GMRS SYSTEM LICENSE . YOU WILL NEED TWO FORMS FROM THE FCC; FCC FORM 159 AND FCC FORM 605 MAIN FORM AND SCHEDULE F. YOU CAN FIND THE FORMS ONLINE AT:HTTP// WWW.FCC.GOV/FORMPAGE.HTWL ,OR CALL 1-800418-3676.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode . This radio is designed for and classified as “ Occupational Use Only “ ,meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards , and the ways to minimize such hazards . This radio is NOT Intended for use by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment .
FCC Warnings ADJUSTMENT: REPLACEMENT or substitution of transistors, regular diodes or other parts of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by Columbia, may cause a violation of the technical regulations of part 95 of the FCC Rules, or violation of Type Acceptance requirements of Part 2 of the Rules.
Contents FCC Warnings ..................................................... 4 Contents .............................................................. 5 Introduction ......................................................... 6 Controls and displays ....................................... 6 Component Guide ............................................... 7 Setting Up Your GMRS/FRS Radio .................... 8 Battery Installation ............................................ 8 Battery Meter .....................
Introduction Included in your package When you unpack your GM-22 radios,you should find the following items enclosed in the package. * 2 pieces GM-22 radio * 8 X AAA Rechargeable Batteries * 2 Cases * 2 Adaptors * 2 VOX microphone earpieces * Belt clip (attached) * This manual Please check for these carefully.If any items are missing, please call COLUMBIA Telecommunications Customer support at 1-800889-7434 between 9am and 5pm EST (Eastern Standard Time). Controls and Displays 1. Mic 2. Speaker 3.
Component Guide Indicates TX power in Hi mode Channel Number CTCSS Code SCAN VOX 38 Battery Level Transmit Symbol Receive Symbol Volume Lock 14. Mic/Speaker/Charger jack Flashlight 9. Antenna 10. LCD Panel 15. Flashlight Button 3. Power Button 13. Belt clip 5. Menu Button TALK 4. Lock Button Mon ito r 11. Up Button 12. Down Button 1. Mic 7. Call Button Speaker 7 8. Talk Button 6.
Setting Up Your GMRS Radio Battery Installation Batteries are not installed with you GMRS 2-way radios.To use the radio, you must install 4 AAA size alkaline batteries or 4 AAA size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries . Caution: incorrect positioning of the batteries can damage both the batteries and the unit. To install the batteries: • Remove the belt clip by pulling the tab on the top of the belt clip back, and sliding it up and off of the unit.
Setting Up Your GMRS Radio charging the charge current is too low for the battery to charge up as the unit is still using power.There is no charge indicator during charging at OFF mode.It takes approximately 6 to 7 hours to fully charge the batteries if they are at the their lowest lever. WARNING DO NOT CHARGE THIS UNIT USING AN AC DC ADAPTOR WITH REGULAR AAA ALKALINE BATTERIES INSTALLED.USE ONLY THE AC/DC ADAPTOR WITH AAA RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES • Do not mix old and new batteries.
Setting Up Your GMRS Radio Note: Always use alkaline batteries or Ni -MH type rechargeable batteries for replacements. If you store your radio for long periods of time, always remove the batteries. Batteries may corrode and leak when left unused over long periods of time, and permanently damage your radio. DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR EXPOSE TO HIGH HEAT. THEY MAY EXPLODE.
Operation 38 Turning On Your GMRS Push & hold Power button, to turn the GMRS/ FRS radio on or off. The unit will beep, the LCD panel will display information about your radio, and the panel will be illuminated by a green light for several seconds. Communication You can communicate two ways with your new GMRS/FRS radio. There are 22 channels available to you, each with 38 interference elimination codes (CTCSS codes).
Operation not being used to transmit voice communication or pages, it is always in the listening mode. You cannot receive any transmissions when the TALK or CALL buttons are pressed, even if you aren’ t saying anything. Pressing these buttons automatically overrides and turns off the receive mode. When you are using the unit in conversation, you must release the TALK and/or CALL buttons to hear the responses of the other people.
Operation number of bars on the screen. 38 Channel selection Your GRMS/FRS operates on one of twenty-two preset channels. You can only talk to other radios that are set to the same channel as your unit. The chart on page 22 gives the frequencies on which your radio operates. 38 38 To change the channel: • Press the MENU (Channel Set) button. The large 2-digit channel number on the display panel will begin to flash.
Operation Chan 12 467.6625 MHz Chan 2 Interference Elimination Codes (CTCSS - Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) These codes filter out unwanted conversation, static, and other interference on your channel, giving your communication more clarity. 38 Both units must be set to the same channels and CTCSS codes, or they will not communicate. These codes will not prevent others from hearing your transmissions. To change the code: • Press the MENU button twice.
Operation 38 4 TIMES 38 Transmit Power Hi / Low GM-22 selects transmitting power level to Hi(2W) or Low (0.5W) 1.Press the MENU Button 4 times and the Power (Po) icon and level (H/L) will appear on the LCD screen . Using low power , the unit will have a lower transmit range but battery life will be increased . 2.Select Hi (H) or Low (L) by pressing the UP or DN button. 3.Exit from the Transmit power selection mode by pressing the Menu or pressing the TALK button.
Operation • speak into the microphone with your mouth 2 to 3 inches from the unit. When you finish speaking, release the TALK button immediately to hear the response. Range Your GM22 unit has a range of up to 5 miles ( 2 miles in 8-14CH). This range can be decreased by certain atmospheric and environmental conditions at the time of your conversation.
Operation receiving unit. 38 TALK Monitor To send a page, or CALL • Make sure both units are on. • Turn the volume up to an audible level. • Set both units to the same channel and CTCSS code. • Press and release the Call button on the front of your radio. The other unit will make a 2 second call (page) tone. They can then respond to your call by either: • Pressing the TALK button and speaking into the radio, or • Pressing the Call button, which activates a 2 second call (page) tone on your radio.
Special Features Automatic Squelch Your GMRS is equipped with automatic squelch circuitry, which filters out weak transmissions and unwanted noise. These signals may be picked up as background static, and are usually caused by terrain conditions, or if you have reached the limit of your range. Monitor This feature turns off the Automatic Squelch feature, either momentarily or continuously. This allows your unit to receive all signals to it’ s maximum range, but it may pick up static signals as well.
Special Features MONITOR feature is activated. 38 38 38 Channel Lock This feature locks the channel adjustment buttons on the front to the unit so that the channel cannot be changed accidentally. To Lock the channel: • Press the Lock button for 5 seconds until you hear a “ beep “ sound. The lock symbol - shaped like a key - will appear on the LCD display. To Unlock the channel: • Press the Lock button for 5 seconds until you hear a “ beep “ sound again. The lock symbol in the LCD display will disappear.
Special Features Automatic Battery Save Your GMRS unit has special circuitry designed to extend the life of your battery. When the radio is not used for 4 seconds, it will switch itself into a low power mode. Battery Save does not affect the radio’ s ability to receive transmissions. When a signal is detected, it automatically returns to full power. VOX Selection Once you set the VOX function, You can transmit without press the PTT button.
Customer Support located under the protective rubber cover on the top of the unit. To attach external speaker/microphone headsets or ear bud/mic. • Lift the rubber flap on the top of the unit to expose the jacks. • Insert the appropriate plugs into the correct jacks. • Note that the sizes of the jacks and plugs are different for speaker and microphone. Customer Support Thank you for purchasing the Columbia GM-22 2-way Radios.
Channel Frequencies and Code Charts GMRS/FRS Channel Frequencies Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Frequency (MHz) 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 Channel 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Frequency (MHz) 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 462.5500 462.5750 462.6000 462.6250 462.6500 462.6750 462.7000 462.
COLUMBIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS Limited Warranty COLUMBIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS warrants this unit to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a 1-year period beginning with the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover second-hand ownership or products that are purchased for sale or lease to another. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from acts of God, lightning accident, misuse, improper installation or operation, or unauthorized repair or alteration.
