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GMRS480 – User Instruction Guide – Content Draft

TriSquare Communications Version 0 (4/18/01) Page 1

FCC LICENSING INFORMATION

The GMRS480 radio operates on the General Mobile Radio Service

(GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communication Commission

license to operate.

For licensing information and applications forms, visit the FCC online at

www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC Hotline at: 1-800-418-FORM. If you

have any questions regarding the license application you can contact the

FCC direct at 1-888-CALL-FCC.

BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

On/Off/Volume

Control

PTT

Button

Monitor

Button

Key

Down

Key

Select

Key

Call

Key

Key (Keypad lock secondary function)

Accessory

jack

LCD DISPLAY

1) Channel Indicator

2) CTCSS Code Indicator

3) SCAN Indicator

4) CALL Indicator

5) SAVED (Memory Location)

6) Vibrate Indicator

7) Weather Radio Indicator

8) Temperature Indicator

9) Battery Level Meter

10) Tx/Rx Indicator

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden GMRS480 General Mobile

Radio Service radio. [add marketing description of product – note that the

Channels 1-7 share the same channels as FRS]. This state-of-the-art device

is equipped with the following features:

o 15 GMRS Channels

o 38 CTCSS Codes

o Up to 5 mile range*

o 7 NOAA Weather Radio Channels

o Water Resistant

o LCD Display with Holographic Effect

o 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts

o 10 Memory Locations

Summary of content (8 pages)

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GMRS480 – User Instruction Guide – Content Draft LCD DISPLAY FCC LICENSING INFORMATION The GMRS480 radio operates on the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communication Commission license to operate. For licensing information and applications forms, visit the FCC online at www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC Hotline at: 1-800-418-FORM. If you have any questions regarding the license application you can contact the FCC direct at 1-888-CALL-FCC.
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GMRS480 – User Instruction Guide – Content Draft o o o o o o o o o o 3) Place the pack in the compartment, paying close attention to the round alignment key. If the pack is installed incorrectly, the unit will not operate and the compartment door will not close properly. 4) Replace the battery compartment and secure the clip back in place. 5) The battery pack must be charged before using for the first time.
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GMRS480 – User Instruction Guide – Content Draft USING THE RADIO USER PROGRAMMING MENU In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to operate the unit. SELECT Your unit has (2) modes of operation. 1) GMRS Radio Mode 2) Weather Radio Mode SELECT Refer to the Weather Radio Mode section for detailed operation.
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GMRS480 – User Instruction Guide – Content Draft 1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the menu until the CTCSS code on the display is flashing. 2) Press the Up or Down button to increment or decrement the code number displayed. 3) Exit the Menu to return to “normal” mode. Talking on Your Radio To talk to others using the radio: 1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from the microphone.
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GMRS480 – User Instruction Guide – Content Draft Using the Memory Feature Keypad Lock The Memory Feature allows you to store up to 10 frequently used channels. Each channel can have a unique CTCSS code assigned to it. When the Memory Feature is turned on, the Menu is automatically expanded to enable memory programming [refer to the User Programming Menu]. To select the Memory Feature: 1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the menu until the SAVED icon on the display is shown.
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GMRS480 – User Instruction Guide – Content Draft Automatic Power Save Feature 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 switches to the Power Save mode. The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode. LCD Backlight The LCD back light will automatically be turned on with any key press. The LCD display will be illuminated for 5 seconds before turning off.
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GMRS480 – User Instruction Guide – Content Draft SPECIFICATIONS USING THE WEATHER RADIO Description Your GMRS480 radio can receive weather broadcasts from the NOAA National Weather Service. While using the Weather Radio, you are not able to receive GMRS communications unless you press the PTT or Call buttons which will immediately exit and return to GMRS Radio Mode. To turn on the Weather Radio, press the WX button.
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GMRS480 – User Instruction Guide – Content Draft FCC INFORMATION SAFETY GUIDELINES • 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. • Important: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Uniden could void your authority to operate this unit.