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
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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
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receiving, the
icon will appear on the display.
14 Battery Cover
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