Uniden EcoTerra GMRS480 User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden GMRS480  
(General Mobile Radio Service) radio. This product is a light-  
weight, 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.  
To install the alkaline batteries:  
1) Make sure the radio is off.  
Transmitting a Call Alert Tone  
Using the Memory Feature  
GM RS4 8 0  
Your GMRS480 radio is equipped with 5 selectable  
call tones that will be transmitted when the call  
button is pressed.  
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 program-  
ming [refer to the User Programming Menu].  
2) Remove the battery compartment door by firmly  
moving the clip away from the door allowing the  
door to be removed.  
• 8 GMRS/7 FRS Channels  
• 38 CTCSS Codes  
• 10 Memory Locations  
• Battery Level Meter  
• Channel Monitor  
To select a call tone:  
• Up to 5 mile range*  
3) Install 4 AA alkaline batteries (not included) into the  
battery compartment. Be certain to follow the + and -  
symbols in the compartment. Installing the batteries  
incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating.  
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu  
until the CALL icon on the display is shown. The  
current call tone number (1-5) will be indicated.  
• Ambient Temperature Display  
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts  
• NiMH Battery Pack Included  
• Vibrate Alert for incoming calls  
• 7 NOAA Weather Radio Channels  
• LCD Display with Holographic Effect  
• Optional Headset Accessories  
• Earset Mic w/PTT Included  
• AC Charger Included  
• Water Resistant  
• Channel Scan  
• Keypad Lock  
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
To select the Memory Feature:  
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until the  
SAVED icon on the display is shown. You will see  
on or of blinking indicating the memory feature status.  
Your package contains the GMRS480 radio, NiMH battery  
pack, AC wall charger, this reference guide, and a product  
registration card.You can also operate the unit using 4 AA  
alkaline batteries (not included). The following optional  
accessories may be purchased from your participating  
Uniden dealer or call 1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the  
2) Press the or button to increase or  
decrease the number to the desired call tone.  
Each tone will be heard through the speaker.  
4) Replace the battery compartment door and secure the  
clip back in place.  
1) To enter the menu, press and hold the menu/select  
2) Press either the or button to toggle between  
button for 1 second.  
on or of.  
3) Exit the menu.  
BATTERY LEVEL AND  
LOW BATTERY ALERT  
2) Additional presses of the menu/select button will  
advance through the menu until exiting to "normal"  
operating mode.  
3) If on is selected, press menu/select to advance to the  
To transmit the selected call alert tone, momentarily  
press the call button. The selected tone will automat-  
ically be transmitted for a fixed length of time.  
Memory Programming menu.  
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to indicate  
the status of the batteries. When the batteries in the unit are  
Earset Mic w/ PTT - #HS2468  
Vox Headset Mic - #HSV2469  
4) The current memory location 1-10 will be flashing on  
the display. Press the or button to scroll through  
the locations. When you pass location 10 an E will flash  
indicating that you can press menu/select to exit the menu.  
3) Other methods of exiting the menu function are:  
low, the  
icon will flash and the unit will  
a. Press and hold the menu/select button for 1 second  
periodically emit a tone. Replace the alkaline batteries  
immediately or if you are using the NiMH battery pack, you  
must recharge the batteries in order to continue using  
the radio.  
Vibrate Alert for Incoming Calls  
again.  
NiMH Battery Pack w/AC Charger and  
DC Car Charger - #BPCC80  
Your GMRS480 radio is equipped with a vibrator  
that can be used for notification of an incoming call  
alert from other Uniden radios equipped with the  
same feature.  
b. Press PTT.  
5) Press menu/select to advance to the channel selection.  
The channel saved in the selected location will be  
flashing on the display.  
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically returns to  
"normal" mode.  
FCC GMRS LICENSE  
Note: It is recommended that the radio be turned off while  
charging. If the unit is turned on, the display will show a C  
indicating charging.  
6) Press the or button to chose the desired channel  
for memory. To erase a location, simply choose "0" for  
the channel.  
Choosing a Channel  
Use of the GMRS480 (General Mobile Radio Service)  
within the United States requires a FCC GMRS license.  
An individual 18 years of age or older, is eligible 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 these forms online at:  
To select the vibrate alert:  
Your radio has 15 channels and 38 CTCSS 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 CTCSS code.  
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.  
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu, the  
icon will appear on the display along with on  
or of indicating the vibrate alert feature status.  
7) Press menu/select to advance to the CTCSS selection.  
The current CTCSS assigned to the channel will be  
flashing on the display.  
USING THE RADIO  
To choose a channel:  
2) Press either the or button to toggle  
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this  
reference guide completely before attempting to operate  
the unit.  
Press the or button to increase or decrease the  
channel number displayed.  
8) Press the or button to choose the desired  
between on or of.  
CTCSS code.  
3) Exit the menu.  
INSTALL THE BATTERY  
Choosing a CTCSS Code  
9) Press menu/select to program another memory location  
or press and hold the menu/select button to exit the  
menu. If no key is pressed after 10 seconds, the radio will  
return to normal mode.  
Your unit has (2) modes of operation.  
1) GMRS Radio Mode  
Channel Scan Feature  
Your GMRS480 radio uses the NiMH battery pack or 4 AA  
alkaline batteries. If alkaline batteries are used, we  
recommend using Duracell Ultra alkaline batteries.  
Each of the GMRS/FRS channels 1-15 may have any one  
of the codes 0-38 selected. Code "0" indicates no CTCSS  
code selected and your radio can receive a signal  
Your GMRS480 radio has a channel Scan feature  
that allows you to easily scan all 15 channels. When  
an active channel is detected, the unit will pause on  
that channel until the channel is clear. Then after a  
4 second delay, the unit will continue scanning.  
Pressing PTT while the scan is paused on a channel  
will allow you to transmit on that channel.  
2) Weather Radio Mode  
regardless of the code settings of the transmitting radio.  
To install the NiMH Battery Pack:  
1) Make sure your radio is off.  
When the Memory feature is on, only those stored channels  
will be available after exiting the menu.You can now select any  
of the memory channels to be used by the radio by pressing  
the and button. In addition, entering the scan mode will  
scan only the memory channels. The memory will remain in  
use until you enter the menu and turn the Memory feature off.  
The Weather Radio Mode will be discussed later.  
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu, the  
CTCSS code on the LCD display will flash.  
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume  
2) Remove the battery compartment  
door by firmly moving the clip away from  
the door allowing the door to be removed.  
2) Press the or button to increase or decrease the  
code number displayed.  
1) Rotate the on/off/volume control clockwise to turn the  
unit on and increase the speaker volume.  
3) Exit the menu to return to "normal" mode.  
To turn on channel scanning:  
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.  
2) Rotate the on/off/volume control counterclockwise to  
Press and hold either the or button until the  
icon appears on the display. The channel  
number on the display will rapidly cycle through the  
channels.  
Keypad Lock  
Talking on Your Radio  
decrease the speaker volume and turn the unit off.  
To lock the keypad, press and hold the WX/lock button until  
the icon is displayed. To remove the keypad lock, press and  
hold the WX/lock button until the icon disappears.  
To talk to others using the radio:  
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Antenna  
15 Weather Indicator  
16 Receive Indicator  
17 Transmit Indicator  
18 Battery Level Meter  
19 Scan Indicator  
20 Channel Indicator  
21 Vibrate Indicator  
22 Memory Operation Indicator  
23 Call Alert  
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)  
Monitor Button  
PTT Button  
Up Key  
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.  
4) Replace the battery compartment and secure the clip  
back in place.  
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons is  
pressed. To turn this sound off, press menu/select while  
turning on the radio. To turn this sound on, press  
menu/select while turning on the radio.  
To turn off channel scanning:  
Ambient Temperature Display  
Down Key  
Press and release the or button.  
5) The battery pack must be charged before using it for the  
first time. Insert the charger adapter into the accessory  
jack and allow 12-14 hours charging time to fully charge  
the battery pack.  
Menu/Select Key  
Microphone  
Speaker  
On/Off/Volume Control  
10 Beltclip  
11 Headset Jack  
12 Weather/Lock Key  
13 Call Key  
Your radio will periodically display the ambient temperature  
either in degrees F° or degrees C°.  
24 Temperature Reading  
25 Lock Indicator  
To change this setting:  
Navigating through the Menu  
2) When you are finished speaking, release the PTT  
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until the  
icon appears on the display. The letters F or C will be  
blinking indicating the selection.  
26 CTCSS Code  
To access the advanced features of the GMRS480, your  
radio has a menu function.  
button. You can now receive incoming calls. While  
receiving, the  
icon will appear on the display.  
14 Battery Cover  

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