Uniden Two Way Radio GMR2059 2CK User Manual

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  
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 Normalmode.  
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 adapters plug to the radios  
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 adapters 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  
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.  
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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