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GM18

GeneralMobilRadioService

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Voice-Activated

15CHANNEL2-WayRadios

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Owner'sManual

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FCCWarnings

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moreofthefollowingmeasures:

Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.

Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

operation.

ADJUSTMENT:REPLACEMENTorsubstitutionoftransistors,regular

diodesorotherpartsofauniquenature,withpartsotherthanthose

recommendedbyColumbia,maycauseaviolationofthetechnical

regulationsofpart95oftheFCCRules,orviolationofType

UseofthisradiowithintheUnitedStatesrequiresanFCCGMRS

license.Anindividual18yearsofageorolder,whoisnota

representativeofaforeigngovernment,iseligibletoapplyforaGMRS

systemlicense.YouwillneedtwoformsfromtheFCC;FCCFORM159

andFCCFORM605MAINFORMandSCHEDULEF.Youcanfindthe

formsonlineat,orcall1-800-418-3676.http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html

Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainst

harmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipment

generates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnot

installedandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycause

harmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisno

guaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.If

thisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision

reception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffand

on,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneor

NOTE:Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththe

limitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.

ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationis

subjecttothefollowingcondition:thisdevicemustacceptany

interferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesired

AcceptancerequirementsofPart2oftheRules.

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Summary of content (6 pages)

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FCC Warnings OPERATIONS MANUAL GM18 15 CHANNEL 2-Way Radios with 38 CTCSS security General Mobil Radio Service Frequencies Voice-Activated Dn 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 FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Component Guide Transmit Signal Power Hi/Low Indicator Lock Mode Channel Number Setting Up Your GMRS Radio Receive Signal CTCSS Code T a l k Battery Level VOX Mode Mon Scan Mode (1) (2) Ear Mic Chg OFF VOL 3. Earphone/Mic/ Charge Jack 1. Antenna 9. Power On/Off Control Up Dn 4. PTT (Talk) Button 2. Belt Clip T a l k 10. LCD Panel 5. Monitor Button 6. Mode Button 11. Call Button Mon 7. Up Button Mode Up Dn 8.
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Operation Operation T a l k Mon Respond Prompt Tone When the person talking to you from another radio finishes speaking and releases his Talk button, you will hear a tone from your unit. This means that the other radio is now in receive mode, and you can begin your transmission. 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.
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Special Features Special Features (2) Up OR Dn (2) (1) T a l k Mon VOX Selection Once you set the VOX function, You can transmit without pressing the Talk button. Up Dn Up Dn Two times Up Dn 13 14 Special Features Customer Support T a l k Ear Mic Chg OFF Customer Support Thank you for purchasing the Columbia GMRS 2 Way Radio. This is a high-quality communications device that can give you many years of reliable service. Please read these instructions carefully.
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Specifications Specifications NOTE: Channels 1 through 7 are shared with FRS radios. The maximum transmission range will vary depending on terrain and environment. 17 18 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM Warranty SOLUTION No power. operation, or unauthorized repair or alteration. Reception is weak. The receiving signal may be weak and/or out of range. If this happens press the Mon (Monitor) button. Cannot change CTCSS subchannels. whichever is longer. Batteries may be weak. Range is limited.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the Push-to Talk (PTT) button is pushed it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. This device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices.