Uniden Radio GMR1088 2CK User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden  
GMR1088-2CK (General Mobile Radio Service)  
radio. This product is a lightweight, palm-sized  
radio. Use it at sporting events to stay in contact  
with family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or  
in a neighborhood watch for vital communication.  
This compact, state-of-the-art device is equipped  
with many features.  
4) Align the battery cover tabs with the GMR1088  
tab holes then replace the cover clip.  
Note: When you press the Power boost button,  
boost and icon appear on the display. The  
play will change as the radio rapidly cycles through  
the channels.  
to the Power Save mode. The radio is still able to  
receive transmissions in this mode.  
Normal  
SUB CODE  
OFF, 1-99  
VOX Level  
OFF, 1-3  
Call Tone  
1-5  
Silent Mode  
ON-OFF  
Key Lock  
ON-OFF  
Normal  
GMR1088-2CK  
radio will transmit Maximum power when a GMRS  
channel is selected. After one minute past when  
the boost transmission is established, the transmis-  
sion stops automatically, and you will hear a boost  
time out error tone.  
To turn OFF channel scan:  
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels  
• 99 Sub Codes  
(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code) Battery Charger  
Power Boost Button for  
LCD Backlight  
Press the sel/ call, Power boost button, PTT,  
wx/alert key, or press and hold the ch/scan key for  
,
Maximum Range  
The LCD Backlight will automatically turn ON when  
any key (except the PTT button and Power boost  
button) is pressed. The LCD display will illuminate  
for 10 seconds before turning OFF.  
BATTERY LEVEL AND  
LOW BATTERY ALERT  
2 seconds.  
1) To enter the Menu, press the sel/ key.  
2) Additional presses of the sel/ key will  
advance you through the Menu until exiting to  
"Normal" operating mode.  
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:  
a. Press and hold the sel/ key again.  
b. Press the PTT, Power boost button, mon, call,  
wx/alert, or ch/scan key  
• Up to 10 Mile Range*  
• Internal VOX Circuitry  
• Silent Call  
Battery Level Meter  
Channel Monitor  
Channel Scan  
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to  
indicate the status of the batteries. When the battery in the  
Silent Call Mode  
Voice Operated Transmission  
When you turn on the silent mode, all incoming  
calls are muted: the radio blinks the display  
backlight and call icon to alert you to an incoming  
call. If you do not respond to the call within 5  
seconds, the backlight turns off, and the call icon  
will continuous blink until there is no signal. If the  
incoming call end in 5 seconds, the call icon  
disappears from the display. Silent mode is  
disabled for 15 seconds when you transmit,  
receive, or press any other button.  
Your GMR1088-2CK radio is equipped with a user  
selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that  
can be used for automatic voice transmissions. The  
VOX feature is designed to be used with a headset  
with a microphone. Transmission is initiated by  
speaking into the remote microphone instead of  
pushing the PTT button.  
Monitor Mode Feature  
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts  
• Backlit LCD Display  
• Optional Headset Accessories  
• Headset Jack  
Keypad Lock  
unit is low, the battery level meter icon  
will flash.  
Your GMR1088-2CK radio allows you to listen for  
weak signals on the current channel at the press of a  
key.  
Recharge the NiMH battery pack immediately or if you are  
using the alkaline batteries, you must replace the alkaline  
batteries in order to continue using the radio.  
NOAA Emergency /  
Weather Channels  
Emergency Weather Alert  
PACKAGE CONTENTS  
Your package contains two GMR1088 radios, two  
rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BP38), two AC  
adapters (#AD-0001), two Charging cradles  
• Roger Beep  
To turn ON the Monitor Mode:  
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or property  
damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden  
accessories specifically designated for this product.  
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically  
returns to Normalmode.  
Press mon for brief listening, the  
blink.  
icon will  
(#RC6489), two belt clips and this reference guide.  
You may operate the unit using the rechargeable  
NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries  
(not included). To order headsets, replacement  
batteries, or other accessories, visit our website @  
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST. Use only Uniden accessories.  
To select the VOX level:  
Choosing a Channel  
Press and hold mon for 2 seconds for  
continuous listening. The receiver circuit will stay  
open, and letting in both the noise and weak  
signals.  
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until  
the vox icon appears on the display. The current  
level (OFF, 1-3) will be indicated. Level oF (OFF)  
disables VOX, while levels 1-3 set the sensitivity  
of the VOX circuit.  
2) Press either the L or M key to the desired VOX  
sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased  
sensitivity to voice in normally quiet  
Your radio has 22 channels and 99 Sub codes you  
can use to talk to others. In order to speak to  
someone, each of you must set to the same  
channel and Sub code.  
USING THE CHARGING CRADLE  
To set the silent mode:  
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two  
GMR1088-2CK radios can be charged by using the  
charging cradles.  
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before placing  
the radio in the charging cradle. Otherwise the  
battery level meter icon won’t indicate properly.  
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until  
the silent indicator appears on the display. The  
current Silent mode status (OFF, ON) blinks on  
the display.  
2) To switch the Silent mode from the oF (OFF) to  
on (ON), press the L key.  
3) Exit the Menu.  
To turn OFF Monitor Mode:  
To choose a channel:  
Press mon to return to "Normal" mode, and the  
icon stop blinking.  
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press  
the ch/scan key and press the L or M key to  
increase or decrease the channel number  
displayed.  
NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38  
Charging Cradle - #RC6489  
Headset - #HS2467  
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.  
Roger Beep  
environments, and use a higher level to reduce  
undesired activation in very noisy environments.  
3) Exit the Menu.  
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end  
of transmission (PTT, Power boost, and VOX  
transmission). Roger Beep can be heard through  
the speaker when key beep is on. Roger Beep is  
transmitted even if key beep is turned off. However,  
Roger Beep will not be heard from the speaker.  
GMR1088 RADIO  
1) Connect the AC adapter (# AD-0001) to DC IN  
9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.  
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,  
and place the radio in the charging cradle with  
the keypad facing forward.  
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the  
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio  
from the charging cradle after charge.  
Note: FRS channels 8-14 have an expectancy  
range of up to 3 miles. GMRS channels 1-7, 15-22  
have an expectancy range of up to 10 miles by  
pressing the Power boost button.You can know  
which GMRS or FRS channel is active by the icon.  
The icon indicates GMRS channel, and the  
icon indicates FRS channel.  
Note: To prevent unwanted silent alerts, be sure to  
use a Sub code whenever you use the Silent mode  
feature.  
You can hear the received voice when you turn ON  
channel scan and an active channel is detected  
even during silent mode. However, the (silent indi-  
cator) icon still appears.  
Transmitting a Call Tone  
GMRS LICENSE  
Your GMR1088-2CK radio is equipped with 5  
selectable call tones that will be transmitted when  
the call key is pressed.  
The GMR1088-2CK operates on General Mobile  
Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies when using  
Channels 1-7 and 15-22.You must have a GMRS  
license issued by the Federal Communications  
Commission to legally use these channels. For  
licensing information and application forms, visit  
the FCC hotline at 1-800-418-3676. If you have  
any questions, you can contact the FCC direct at  
1-888-225-5322. No license is required for  
operation on channels 8-14 or operation on any  
channel in Canada.  
To turn ON Roger Beep:  
To select a call tone:  
Press and hold the L key while turning ON the  
radio.  
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until  
the call icon is shown on the display. The current  
call tone number (1-5) will be indicated.  
2) Press the L or M key to increase or decrease  
the number to the desired call tone. Each tone  
will be heard through the speaker.  
Note: The charge indicator LED will remain on as  
long as the radios are left in the charger.  
Choosing a Sub Code  
Key Lock  
To turn OFF Roger Beep:  
Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of  
the codes, OFF or 1-99 selected. Code oF (OFF)  
indicates no Sub code selected and your radio can  
receive a signal regardless of the code settings of  
the transmitting radio.  
1) Enter the Menu. The Sub code on the LCD  
display will appear.  
2) Press the L or M key to increase or decrease  
the code number displayed. You can also select  
oF (OFF) at this stage.  
To lock the keypad:  
Press and hold the L key while turning ON the  
radio.  
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until  
icon appears on the display. The current  
the  
sel/  
call  
ch/  
scan  
USING THE RADIO  
Key Lock status oF (OFF) blinks on the display.  
2) To switch the Key Lock mode from oF (OFF) to  
on, press the L key.  
3) To confirm the setting, press the sel/ key.  
The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.  
wx/  
alert  
mon  
3) Exit the Menu.  
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this  
reference guide completely before attempting to operate  
the unit.  
To transmit the selected call tone, press the call  
key. The selected tone will automatically be  
transmitted for a fixed length of time. Call Tone will  
be cancelled when the PTT button or Power boost  
button is pressed.  
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume  
Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming  
your selection by pressing the sel/ key, the key  
Lock setting will be set to oF (OFF).  
1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the radio ON,  
and increase the speaker volume by pressing the L  
key. To decrease the volume, press the M key.  
2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn the radio  
OFF.  
INSTALL THE BATTERY  
3) Exit the Menu.  
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Antenna  
16 Boost Indicator  
17 Call Indicator  
18 Scan Indicator  
19 Channel Indicator  
20 Alert Indicator  
Your GMR1088-2CK radio uses the NiMH battery  
pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).  
PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button  
Power Boost Button  
Call Key  
Talking on Your Radio  
Channel Scan Feature  
To unlock the keypad:  
Your GMR1088-2CK radio has a channel scan  
feature that allows you to easily scan all 22  
To talk to others using the radio:  
1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the radio  
OFF.  
2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn the  
radio ON. The keypad is unlocked.  
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  
icon will appear on the display. To avoid  
cutting off the first part of your transmission,  
pause slightly after pressing the PTT button  
before you start talking.  
WX/Alert Key  
To install the NiMH battery pack:  
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)  
channels. When an active channel is detected, the  
radio will pause on that channel until the channel is  
clear. Then after a 2 second delay, the radio will  
continue scanning. Pressing the PTT button or  
Power boost button while the scan is paused on a  
channel will allow you to transmit on that channel.  
Channel/Scan Key  
Speaker  
Headset Jack  
21 Weather Indicator  
22 Transmit Indicator  
23 Keypad Lock Indicator  
24 Volume Setting Indicator  
25 VOX Indicator  
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.  
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys  
(except for the PTT, Power boost button, and call  
key) is pressed.  
To turn this sound OFF, press and hold the call key while  
turning ON the radio. Repeat this step to turn the sound ON.  
2) Release the battery cover clip, then remove the  
battery cover.  
Volume/ch Up Key  
Automatic Power Save Feature  
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery  
compartment. Be certain to follow the instruction  
written on the label on the battery pack.  
Installing the battery pack incorrectly will prevent  
the unit from operating.  
10 Volume/ch Down Key  
11 On/Off/Select Key  
12 Monitor Key  
Your GMR1088-2CK radio has a unique circuit  
designed to dramatically extend the life of the  
batteries. If there is no transmission nor an  
incoming call within 3 seconds, your radio switches  
26 GMRS/FRS Indicator  
27 Silent Indicator  
2) When you are finished speaking, release the PTT  
button.You can now receive incoming calls. While  
Navigating through the Menu  
To turn ON channel scan:  
13 Microphone  
14 Battery Level Meter  
15 Receive Indicator  
28 Sub Code Indicator  
29 Charging contacts  
30 Charging LED  
To access the advanced features of the  
GMR1088-2CK, your radio has a Menu function.  
Press and hold the ch/scan key until the scan...  
icon is displayed. The channel number on the dis-  
receiving, the  
icon will appear on the display.  
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