Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR2059-2CK (General Mobile Radio Service)
radio. This lightweight, palm-sized, radio is a
state-of-the-art device, equipped with many
valuable features. Use it at sporting events, to stay
in contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing,
outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital
communication.
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery
compartment applying the battery contacts to
the lower charge contacts. Be certain to follow
the instructions written on the label on the
battery pack. Installing the battery pack
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Charge time may vary depending on the battery
life remaining.
1) Press chan tone/scan in channel select mode.
The privacy code indicator will flash.
2) Press the L or M button to increase or
decrease the code number displayed. You can
also select oF (OFF) at this stage.
To turn ON the Monitor Mode:
2) Press either the L or M button to the desired
VOX sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased
sensitivity to voice in normally quiet
environments, and use a higher level to reduce
undesired activation in very noisy environments.
GMR2059-2CK
• For brief listening, press mon button. The
icon blinks.
• Press and hold mon button for 2 seconds untill
two beeps sound for continuous listening. The
receiver circuit stays open, letting both the noise
and weak signals to be heard.
Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so can
create a safety hazard or damage the radio.
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels
• 142 Privacy Codes
(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code) • Battery Charger
• Power Boost Button for
Maximum Range
For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
charging.
3) Press chan tone/scan to exit the Menu.
incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating.
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
Transmitting a Call Tone
• Up to 20 Mile Range*
• Scramble
• Battery Level Meter
• Channel Monitor
• Channel Scan
• Keypad Lock
Battery must be installed for operation, even
from external power.
Channel Scan Feature
Your GMR2059-2CK radio is equipped with 5
selectable call tones that are transmitted when the
call key is pressed.
To turn OFF Monitor Mode:
Your GMR2059-2CK radio has a channel scan
feature that allows you to easily scan all 22
channels. When an active channel is detected, the
radio pauses on that channel until the channel is
clear. Then after a 2 second delay, the radio
continues scanning. Pressing the PTT and Power
boost button while the scan is paused on a
channel allows you to transmit on that channel.
• Internal VOX Circuitry
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts
• Backlit LCD Display
• Optional Headset Accessories
• Headset Jack
Press mon button to return to "Normal" mode,
and the
If battery Power is low, you cannot operate the
radio even using external power. Allow the
batteries to charge before using. If you try to
transmit while power is low, the radio will
automatically turn off.
icon stops blinking and disappears.
• DC IN 9V Jack
PACKAGE CONTENTS
BATTERY LEVEL AND
LOW BATTERY ALERT
To select a call tone:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the call icon is shown on the display. The current
call tone number (1-5) is indicated.
2) Press the L or M button to increase or
decrease the number to the desired call tone.
Each tone will be heard through the speaker.
Your package contains two GMR2059-2CK radios,
two rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BP38), two
AC adapters (#AD-0001), two charging cradles
(#RC1202), two belt clips and this reference guide.
You can operate the unit using the rechargeable
NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries
(not included).
Navigating through the Menu
To access the advanced features of the GMR2059-
2CK, your radio has a Menu function.
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to
indicate the status of the batteries. When the
battery in the unit is low, the battery level meter
• Roger Beep
Normal
Scramble
VOX Level
OFF, 1-5
Call Tone
1-5
Key Lock
Normal
icon
flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery
To turn ON channel scan:
USING THE RADIO
pack immediately or, if you are using the alkaline
batteries, you must replace the alkaline batteries in
order to continue using the radio.
Press and hold the chan tone/scan key until the
scan... icon is displayed. The channel number on
the display changes as the radio rapidly cycles
through the channels.
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 and Power boost
button is pressed.
ON-OFF
ON-OFF
To order the following optional accessories, visit our
during regular business hours. Use only Uniden
accessories.
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.
1) To enter the Menu, press the menu key.
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
2) Additional presses of the menu key advances
you through the Menu until exiting to "Normal"
operating mode.
To turn OFF channel scan:
1) Press and hold the
key to turn the radio ON,
Press the call, PTT, Power boost or menu key, or
press and hold the chan tone/scan key for 2
seconds.
• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38
• Charging Cradle - #RC1202
• Headset - #HS910/HS915/ZA-133
• AC Adapter - #AD-0001
and increase the speaker volume by pressing the
L button. To decrease the volume, press the M
button.
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
Key Lock
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
a. Press and hold the
To lock the keypad:
key again.
b. Press the PTT, Power boost, mon, call or
chan tone/scan key.
GMR2059-2CK RADIO
2) Press and hold the
radio OFF.
key again to turn the
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the
CHARGING THE RADIO
Talking on Your Radio
icon appears on the display. The current
• DC Adapter - #DC-1002
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically
returns to “Normal” mode.
To talk to others using the radio:
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two
GMR2059-2CK radios can be charged directly or by
using the supplied charging cradle.
Key Lock status oF (OFF) blinks on the display.
2) To switch the Key Lock mode from oF (OFF) to
on, press the L button.
3) To confirm the setting, press the menu key.
The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
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 appears on the display. To avoid cutting
off the first part of your transmission, pause
slightly after pressing the PTT button before you
start talking.
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys
(except for the PTT and 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.
Setting Scramble
GMRS LICENSE
Charge by Using the Radio
Scramble feature allows you to make a private
conversation. No one listening to your conversation
can understand what you are talking about. Be sure
that your party also sets their radio to the scramble
feature.
The GMR2059-2CK radio operates on the
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
1) Connect the DC adapter’s plug to the radio’s
DC IN 9V jack and plug the other end into your
vehicle's accessory power outlet.
2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the
battery indicator stops flashing.
Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming
your selection by pressing the menu key, the Key
Lock setting will be set to oF (OFF).
frequencies when using Channels 1-7 and
channels 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,
call 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.
Choosing a Channel
2) When you have finished speaking, release the
PTT button. You can now receive incoming calls.
To unlock the keypad:
Your radio has 22 channels and 142 Privacy codes
you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
someone, each of you must be set to the same
channel and Privacy Code.
Note: Scramble only operates on FRS channels
8-14.
While receiving, the
display.
icon appears on the
1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio OFF.
key again to turn the
Using the Charging Cradle
2) Press and hold the
radio ON. The keypad is unlocked.
To set Scramble:
1) Connect the AC adapter’s plug to DC IN 9V jack
and plug the other end into an AC 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: When you press the Power boost button,
boost and icon appear on the display. The
1) Enter the Menu.
2) Select on using L or M button.
To choose a channel:
Automatic Power Save Feature
radio will transmit Maximum power when a GMRS
channel is selected. After one minute past when
the boost transmission is established, the
transmission stops automatically, and you will hear
a boost time out error tone.
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press
the chan tone/scan key and press the L or M
button to increase or decrease the channel number
displayed.
Your GMR2059-2CK radio has a unique circuit
designed to dramatically extend the life of the bat-
teries. If there is no transmission nor an incoming
call within 3 seconds, your radio switches to the
Power Save mode. The radio is still able to receive
transmissions in this mode.
Voice Operated Transmission
Your GMR2059-2CK 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 and Power boost button.
1 Antenna
15 Receive Indicator
16 boost Indicator
17 Call Indicator
Note: Channels 1-7 and 15-22 have a typical range
of up to 20 miles by pressing the Power boost
button. hi is displayed when you select a GMRS
channel, and lo is displayed when you select a FRS
channels.
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
3 Power Boost Button
4 Monitor Key
Warning! The typical range of GMRS channels can
be boosted only with NiMH batteries. When the
Power boost key is pressed while using alkaline
batteries, hi icon appears instead of boost icon and
the range is not boosted.
Note:
INSTALL THE BATTERY
18 Scan Indicator
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For charging batteries directly without the cradle,
use only the #DC-1002 Cigarette Lighter Adapter
LCD Backlight
5 Menu Key
6 Channel Tone/Scan Key
7 Speaker
19 Channel Indicator
20 Hi Power Indicator
21 Low Power Indicator
22 Transmit Indicator
23 Volume Setting Indicator
24 Keypad Lock Indicator
25 VOX Indicator
26 Privacy Code Indicator
27 Scramble Indicator
28 Charging Contacts
Your GMR2059-2CK radio uses a supplied NiMH
battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not
included).
The LCD Backlight automatically turns ON when
any key (except the PTT and Power boost button)
is pressed. The LCD display illuminates for 10 sec-
onds before turning OFF.
To select the VOX level:
Other power cords could damage your radio.
8 Up/Down Button
9 Headset Jack
Choosing a Privacy Code
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the vox icon appears on the display. The current
level (OFF, 1-5) will be indicated. Level oF (OFF)
disables VOX, while levels 1-5 set the sensitivity
of the VOX circuit.
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DC IN 9V Jack of the radio is for charge only.
Be sure to install the battery before charging.
Monitor Mode Feature
Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
the codes, OFF or 1-142 selected. Code oF (OFF)
indicates no Privacy Code selected and your radio
can receive a signal regardless of the code settings
of the transmitting radio.
10 Power On/Off Key
11 Call Key
12 Microphone
13 DC IN 9V
14 Battery Level Meter
To install the NiMH battery pack:
Your GMR2059-2CK radio allows you to listen for
weak signals on the current channel at the press of
a key.
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
Use only the supplied battery, AC or DC adapter
or approved accessories from Uniden.
2) Remove the battery compartment door by
pressing the tab at the bottom of the
compartment door, and remove the cover.
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