Maxon Telecom Two Way Radio GMRS 21X User Manual

GMRS-21X  
Synthesized GMRS  
Two-Way Radio  
Owner's Manual  
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Table of Contents  
About Your GMRS-21X Radio...........................................1  
GMRS-21X Features..........................................................1  
Package Contents..............................................................1  
Safety Information.............................................................2  
FCC Licensing Information................................................4  
Radio Controls/Functions..................................................5  
Battery Charging and Care.................................................7  
Antenna Installation..........................................................7  
Installing and Removing a Battery Pack.............................7  
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip...............................8  
GMRS-21X Operation.......................................................9  
Power On-Volume.......................................................9  
Transmit.......................................................................9  
Power Off..................................................................10  
Radio Status Indicators....................................................10  
Accessories.....................................................................11  
Recycling/Disposal of Batteries.......................................11  
Radio Maintenance/Service.............................................13  
Radio Specifications........................................................14  
Other Maxon Products....................................................14  
Warranty Service Instructions..........................................15  
Warranty Statement.........................................................16  
About Maxon America, Inc.............................................17  
Safety Information  
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its  
action in General Docket 79-144, March 13, 1985, has  
adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio  
Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC  
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Safety Information, Continued  
regulated equipment. Maxon subscribes to the same safety  
standard for the use of its products. Proper operation of this  
radio will result in user exposure far below the Occupa-  
tional Safety and Health Act and Federal Communications  
Commission limits.  
WARNING - DO NOT hold the radio in such a manner  
that the antenna is next to, or touching, exposed parts of  
the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.  
WARNING - DO NOT allow children to operate any  
transmitter-equipped radio equipment.  
CAUTION - DO NOT operate the radio near unshielded  
electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere  
unless it is a type specifically designed and qualified for  
such use.  
CAUTION - DO NOT press and hold the transmit switch  
(P-T-T button) when not actually wishing to transmit.  
NOTE: This radio operates in FCC regulated frequency  
bands. All radios must be licensed by the FCC before use.  
Because this radio contains a transmitter, Federal law  
prohibits unauthorized use or adjustments of this radio.  
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FCC Licensing Information  
Before using your Maxon GMRS-21X, you must obtain /  
possess a radio license issued by the Federal Communica-  
tions Commission (FCC). It is illegal to transmit without the  
appropriate license.  
The GMRS-21X operates on General Mobile Radio Service  
(GMRS) frequencies, which are allocated by the FCC for  
personal uses, including recreation and travel.  
For GMRS radio licenses, you must submit FCC Form 574  
directly to the FCC at this address:  
Federal Communications Commission  
General Mobile Radio Service  
PO Box 358230  
Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5230  
To obtain current FCC Forms and/or filing instructions,  
you can:  
Have the forms mailed to you by calling the FCC  
Forms Hotline (1-800-418-FORM (3676)  
Have the forms faxed to you by the FCC’s Fax-On-  
Demand System by calling 1-202-418-0177.  
For more information regarding the licensing application,  
contact the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (255-5322).  
You are required to have in your possession a current copy  
of Part 95 of the FCC Rules and Regulations before operat-  
ing your radio. It is your responsibility to insure your radio  
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FCC Licensing Information, Continued  
operates in accordance with the guidelines established by  
the FCC and that you are familiar with Part 95 of the FCC  
Rules before you operate your radio. To obtain current  
copies of the FCC Rules and/or Part 95, contact:  
Superintendent of Documents  
Government Printing Office  
Washington, DC 20402-9371  
or call: 1-202-783-3238 (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern  
Standard Time, Monday - Friday, excluding Holidays).  
Many larger metropolitan areas have U.S. Government  
book stores. Check the business listings of your local  
telephone directory under "Government Book Stores"  
for locations.  
Radio Controls/Functions  
A
B
C
D
E
Antenna Receptacle  
Channel Selector Switch  
On/Off - Volume Control  
Accessory Jack  
Speaker  
F
Microphone  
G
H
I
Battery Release Latch  
Push-To-Talk Bar  
Monitor Button  
J
TX/Battery Low LED  
Belt Clip (not shown)  
Battery Contacts (not shown)  
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A
B
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D
E
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F
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Battery Charging and Care  
The Ni-Cad battery pack must be fully charged (or new  
Alkaline batteries inserted into the alkaline battery pack  
shell) to obtain maximum performance from your radio.  
A desktop charger is provided with the GMRS-21X radio.  
You can charge the provided Ni-Cad battery pack while  
attached to the radio in the front charging slot, or the  
Ni-Cad battery alone in the rear charging slot. The charging  
cycle is overnight (12-16 hours). While charging in either  
slot a solid red LED will appear on the charger base.  
NOTE: Charge only the provided Ni-Cad battery pack.  
To receive maximum performance from your radio and  
Ni-Cad battery, periodically discharge the pack completely  
and then recharge it.  
Antenna Installation  
Fasten the antenna to the radio by turning the antenna  
clockwise into the receptacle on top of the radio until  
firmly seated. Do not overtighten.  
Installing and Removing a Battery Pack  
To load fresh Alkaline batteries into the alkaline battery  
shell, slide the internal holding clip toward the end of the  
shell and remove it. Load 4 new "AA" Alkaline batteries,  
following the polarity diagram embossed in the shell base.  
Realign the holding clip along the shell sides and reposi-  
tion to hold the batteries securely.  
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Installing and Removing a Battery Pack, Continued  
To install the Alkaline or Ni-Cad battery pack, hold the  
radio face down in one hand; the battery pack (flat side  
up) in the other. Orient the battery so that the 2 metal  
battery contacts are toward the bottom of the pack. Locate  
the tab at battery top and the slot at radio top panel. Turn  
the battery pack over in your hand, and tilt the tab end  
slightly downward to insert it into the slot. Lower opposite  
end of battery toward radio and press firmly until a click  
is heard and battery pack is firmly seated.  
To remove either pack from the radio, hold the radio face  
down in one hand and use the thumb of other hand to  
press and hold the battery latch (at the battery pack base).  
Use gentle upward pressure to raise the battery about 1/2"  
from the radio back. Lift and pull the battery pack away  
from the radio, being careful not to break or put pressure  
on the battery pack tab.  
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip  
The belt clip attaches to the upper right corner of the radio  
back. To attach, position the belt clip so that the deep  
slotted area faces the holder on radio back. Insert the  
holder into the slot, and slide the belt clip upward. A click  
will be heard, confirming the belt clip is firmly seated on  
the holder. Open belt clip (by pressing top of clip) and  
attach to belt, pocket or other convenient location.  
To remove the belt clip, simply push and hold the release  
button (located at the top of the belt clip) while sliding the  
belt clip down off the holder on radio back.  
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GMRS-21X Operation  
Power On-Volume:  
Turn the radio on by rotating the on/off - volume control  
clockwise until you hear a click. Continue to move the  
control until a desired listening level is obtained.  
Transmit:  
CAUTION!  
OPERATION OF THE TRANSMITTER WITHOUT  
A PROPER ANTENNA INSTALLED MAY RESULT  
IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE RADIO  
Using the switch at the top of the radio, select the desired  
channel - Channel A (462.575 MHz) or Channel B  
(462.625 MHz).  
Press the monitor button to monitor the channel for  
activity. To avoid interrupting another user, make sure  
the channel is clear before you begin transmitting.  
NOTE: Federal Communications Commission Rules  
and Regulations require that you monitor a channel for  
activity before transmitting.  
NOTE: When the radio’s top-mounted LED is not illumi-  
nated, the radio is indicating a “clear” channel. It will  
glow amber if activity is present.  
When the channel is clear, hold the radio upright with the  
antenna vertical and the front microphone area about 2-3  
inches from the mouth, keeping the antenna away from the  
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GMRS-21X Operation, Transmit, Continued  
face and eyes. Press and hold the P-T-T bar on the side  
of the radio, and speak slowly and clearly into the micro-  
phone area. The LED will glow red when transmitting.  
When you have finished transmitting, release the P-T-T  
bar to receive.  
NOTE: Should the LED be flashing red, the battery needs  
to be recharged. Your transmission will cease. Recharge  
the battery pack (or install fresh Alkaline batteries to the  
Alkaline battery pack shell) before attempting more than  
one transmission.  
Power Off:  
When finished transmitting, receiving, monitoring, etc.,  
turn the radio off by rotating the on/off-volume control  
fully counter-clockwise, to the detent position.  
Radio Status Indicators  
Your GMRS-21X has a sophisticated microprocessor  
control which provides a series of visual alert indications.  
Note the following color changes to the top-mounted LED  
on your radio.  
Status  
Description  
LED Color  
Normal  
Power on - Ready  
Busy  
N/A  
Amber  
Transmit  
Red  
Battery low  
Internal Error  
Red flashing  
Red flashing  
Error  
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Accessories  
The Maxon GMRS-21X radio is designed to work with a  
variety of accessory products, including:  
ACC-600  
ACC-705  
Ear Bud Speaker  
Ear Bud Speaker with in-line  
P-T-T and Microphone  
Lapel Speaker / Microphone  
with Ear Jack  
ACC-725  
Your GMRS-21X comes standard with the following  
accessories. They are also sold separately as replacements  
or additional parts.  
ACC-100  
ACC-210  
ACC-211  
ACC-402  
ACC-1402  
Stud Mount Antenna  
Ni-Cad Battery Pack  
Alkaline Battery Pack Shell  
Desktop Charger  
Charger Power Supply  
These accessories are available from your local Maxon  
supplier or you may contact Maxon at 800-821-7848,  
Ext. 319 for ordering information and pricing.  
Recycling/Disposal of Batteries  
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies  
used Ni-Cad batteries as hazardous waste, unless certain  
exemptions apply.  
The battery should be recycled at the end of its useful life.  
Under various state or local laws, such batteries must be  
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Recycling/Disposal of Batteries, Continued  
recycled or disposed of properly and cannot be dumped in  
landfills or incinerators.  
Maxon America, Inc. fully endorses and encourages the  
recycling of Ni-Cad batteries. A national program to collect  
and recycle used Ni-Cad batteries is being implemented by  
the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC™).  
This program is being funded through the use of license  
fees paid by the battery and product manufacturers to  
place the RBRC™ Seal on the batteries.  
The following is a list of facilities where the batteries can  
be shipped to be recycled. Contact these facilities for  
proper packaging and shipping guidelines.  
INMETCO  
KINSBURSKY BROTHERS INC.  
1314 N. Lemon Street  
Anaheim, CA 92801  
Tel: 714-738-8516  
800#: 800-548-8797  
Fax: 714-441-0857  
245 Portersville Road  
Ellwood City, PA 16117  
Tel: 412-758-2800  
Fax: 412-758-2842  
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Radio Maintenance/Service  
Your GMRS-21X radio is designed to be maintenance free.  
To keep your radio in good working condition:  
Clean external surfaces with a clean cloth dampened  
in a solution of dishwasher detergent diluted in water.  
Apply the solution sparingly to avoid any moisture  
leaking into cracks and crevices. Do not submerge the  
radio. Use a non-metallic brush to dislodge stubborn  
particles, if necessary. Dry the surface thoroughly with  
a soft, lint free cloth.  
DO NOT use solvents or spirits for cleaning - they may  
permanently damage the housing.  
Clean the radio battery contacts with a lint free cloth to  
remove dirt, grease, or other foreign material that may  
impede good electrical contact.  
DO NOT tamper with internal adjustments. Damage  
to the equipment and/or improper operation may  
result. There are no user serviceable items inside the  
radio.  
It is recommended that you return your radio to the place  
of purchase for any service or repair, or call Maxon's  
Customer Service Department at: 800-821-7848, Ext. 499.  
Mention model GMRS-21X.  
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Radio Specifications  
Operating Channels  
Two: Channel A (462.575 MHz),  
Channel B (462.625 MHz)  
1 Watt  
RF Output Power  
Power Supply  
Rechargeable Ni-Cad pack, 6V DC  
Alkaline pack, 4 "AA" cells  
10 hours at 90% Standby,  
5% Receive, 5% Transmit time  
Battery Life  
o
o
Operating Temperature -22 F to +140 F  
o
o
(-30 C to +60 C)  
8 Ohm  
Phase Locked Loop Synthesizer  
Speaker Impedance  
Frequency Control  
Other Maxon Products  
FRS-114  
This compact Family Radio Service (FRS)  
radio features 1/2 Watt output power and  
a communication range of up to 2 miles.  
Provides license-free operation on one of  
14 channels.  
49-FX  
Unique ear speaker/microphone receives  
and transmits your conversations - no  
headset is required. Belt-worn design has  
5 channel operation with up to 1/8th mile  
communication range.  
HCB-40WX  
Slim-design handheld CB radio offers 40  
channel operation and receives current  
broadcasts from the National Weather  
Service on one or more of 10 frequencies.  
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Warranty Service Instructions  
Refer to the Operating Instructions section of this Owner's  
Manual for proper operation and adjustments.  
If the problem cannot be corrected by reference to this  
Owner's Manual, return the product with proof of pur-  
chase (a sales receipt) to the place of purchase, or call  
Maxon's Customer Service Department for assistance:  
1-800-821-7848, Ext. 499.  
FOR YOUR RECORDS  
Purchase Date:  
___________________________  
Purchased From:  
___________________________  
Serial Number:  
_______________________  
KEEP THIS INFORMATION  
IN A SAFE PLACE.  
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Limited Warranty Statement  
The Consumer Products Division of Maxon America, Inc. (herein  
referred to as “Maxon”) warrants that its Products and their  
included accessories will be free from defects in workmanship  
or materials under normal use for a period of one (1) year from  
the date of purchase by the original end user, provided that the  
buyer has complied with the requirements stated herein.  
If the Product fails to function under normal use because of  
manufacturing defect(s) or workmanship during the one (1)  
year period following the date of purchase, it will be replaced  
or repaired at Maxon’s option at no charge when returned to  
the place of purchase. The defective unit must be accompanied  
by proof of the date of purchase in the form of a sales receipt.  
Maxon’s sole obligation hereunder shall be to replace or repair  
the Product covered in the above Warranty. Replacement, at  
Maxon’s option, may include a similar or higher-featured product.  
Repair may include the replacement of parts or boards with  
functionally equivalent reconditioned or new parts or boards.  
Replaced parts, accessories, batteries or boards are warranted  
for the balance of the original time period. All replaced parts,  
accessories, batteries or boards become the property of Maxon  
America, Inc.  
Maxon shall have no obligation to make repairs or to cause  
replacement required which results from normal wear and tear  
or is necessitated in whole or in part by catastrophe, fault or  
negligence of the user, improper or unauthorized alterations,  
repairs to the Product, use of the Product in a manner for which  
it was not designed, or by causes external to the Product. This  
warranty is void if the serial number is altered, defaced or  
removed.  
The purchaser shall provide for removal of the defective Product  
and installation of its replacement.  
(Continued, next page)  
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Limited Warranty Statement, Continued  
THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU  
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED  
OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY  
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
FOR ANY PRODUCT WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE  
WARRANTY SPECIFIED, THE SOLE REMEDY WILL BE REPAIR  
OR REPLACEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL MAXON BE LIABLE  
TO THE BUYER OR ITS CUSTOMERS FOR ANY DAMAGES,  
INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR THE LOSS OF PROFIT,  
REVENUE OR DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE  
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT.  
This warranty is void for sales and deliveries outside of the United  
States.  
About Maxon America, Inc.  
Maxon America, Inc. is a world leader in the design and  
manufacture of portable and mobile CB radios, Family  
Radio Service (FRS) radios, 49 MHz two-way radios,  
GMRS/DOT frequency radios, weather monitors, pro-  
fessional FM two-way Land Mobile Radios, Specialized  
Mobile Radios, RF link modules, Wireless Local Loop  
devices and portable two-way voice mail handsets; plus  
a variety of compatible accessory items.  
Explore our website: www.maxonusa.com to learn more  
about our products, and to place orders on-line.  
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Thank you for choosing Maxon!  
For more information, contact:  
Maxon America, Inc.  
Consumer Products Division  
10828 NW Air World Drive  
Kansas City, Missouri 64153  
(Within USA) Phone: 1-800-821-7848, Ext. 399  
(Outside USA) Phone: 1-816-891-6320, Ext. 399  
Fax: 816-891-8815  
Explore our website:  
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