Uniden Two Way Radio GMR1588 2CK User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden  
GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK (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.  
written on the battery packs label. Installing the  
battery pack incorrectly will prevent the unit from  
operating.  
Batteries must be installed for operation, even  
from external power.  
Set a Unit Number  
Set a "Nickname"  
1) Press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds, then  
tap menu/grp four times until the radio displays  
a low-power channel if you need longer battery  
life).  
To turn on channel scan:  
Navigating through the Normal Menu  
GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK  
To access the advanced features of the GMR1588-  
2CK/GMR1595-2CK, your radio has a Menu  
function.  
Press and hold ch tone/scn until SCAN appears.  
The channel number changes as the radio rapidly  
cycles through the channels.  
n
place in the nickname flashing.  
(or your current nickname) with the first  
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If battery power is low, you cannot operate the  
radio even using external power. Let the  
batteries charge before using. If you try to  
transmit while power is low, the radio  
automatically turns off.  
15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels  
142 Privacy Codes (CTCSS Tone  
and DCS Code)  
Vibrate Reminder  
(GMR1595 Only)  
Power Boost Button for  
Maximum Range  
All Call  
To start an auto channel change, on any radio in  
the group tap ch tone/scn. The current channel  
and CHCX appears. Use L or M to select the  
target channel. You can check whether the selected  
channel is clear. Then press d-call.  
Your radio chirps for about 10 seconds while it  
sends out the channel change signal. As each  
radio receives the channel change signal, it chirps  
once, then changes to the new channel.  
Setting the Radio to Group Mode  
4) Align the battery cover tabs with the tab holes  
on the radio, then replace the cover clip.  
2) Press L to select the letter, then ch tone/scn to  
advance to the next letter until you have entered  
your nickname.  
3) Press menu/grp to confirm the setting and exit  
the group settings menu.  
To set the radio to Group Mode, which enables  
Direct Call, Auto Channel Change and All Call,  
press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds. The radio  
displays oF GRUP. Press L to display on GRUP,  
then press menu/grp to advance to setting the  
Group Code.  
Scramble  
VOX Level  
Call Tone  
Silent Mode  
Key Lock  
Up to 15 Mile Range*  
Direct Call  
Scramble  
143 Group Codes  
Silent Mode  
Internal VOX Circuitry  
10 Selectable Call/Ring Tone Alerts  
Backlit LCD Display  
Optional Headset Accessories  
Headset Jack  
To turn off channel scan:  
Press d-call, PTT, Power boost, wx/alert or  
menu/grp, or press and hold ch tone/scn for 2  
seconds.  
Auto Channel Change Call  
Battery Charger  
Battery Level Meter  
Channel Monitor  
Channel Scan  
Group Scan  
Keypad Lock  
NOAA Emergency /  
Weather Channels  
Emergency Weather Alert  
DC IN 9V Jack  
USING THE RADIO BATTERY  
LEVEL AND LOW BATTERY ALERT  
1-10  
ON-OFF  
OFF, 1-5  
ON-OFF  
ON-OFF  
USING THE RADIO  
Using Group Mode  
PACKAGE CONTENTS  
1) To enter the menu, press menu/grp.  
This radio has a battery level meter that indicates  
the status of the batteries. When the battery level is  
low, BATT appears and the battery level meter icon  
flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery pack  
immediately or, if you are using the alkaline  
batteries, replace the alkaline batteries in order to  
continue using the radio.  
Talking on Your Radio  
Group mode lets you make direct calls to other  
people in your group without alerting the entire  
group and also lets you quickly change everyone in  
your group to another channel from a single radio.  
Before using group mode, follow the instructions in  
"Setting Up Group Mode" on every radio in your  
group. Then, to record the unit ID and everyones  
nickname in every radio, send a call to "All" from  
each radio one time (see "Sending a Direct Call").  
2) Additional presses of menu/grp advances you  
through the menu. After the last menu item, the  
radio exits to the previous mode.  
3) Other ways to exit the Menu function are:  
a. Press PTT, Power boost, mon, d-call,  
wx/alert, or ch tone/scn.  
Note: In group mode, you cannot receive  
transmissions from other radios unless they are  
also set to the same channel and group code.  
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read  
this reference guide completely before attempting to  
operate the unit.  
Your package contains two GMR1588-2CK /  
GMR1595-2CK radios, two rechargeable NiMH  
battery packs (#BP38), two AC adapters (#AD-  
1004), two charging cradles (#RC1581), 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).  
To order the following optional accessories, visit our  
Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.  
To talk to others using the radio:  
To ensure all radios make it to the new channel, we  
recommend you:  
1) Press and hold PTT or Power boost and speak  
in a clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away  
from the microphone. While you transmit, TXHI  
or TXLO appears on the display according to  
the type of channel. To avoid cutting off the first  
part of your transmission, pause slightly after  
pressing PTT or Power boost before you start  
talking.  
Roger Beep  
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume  
Setting the Group Code  
Make sure you are in an open environment,  
where the radio will get the best range.  
Optimize range during the channel change  
signal by raising the radio over your head to give  
the best possible height.  
1) Rotate vol/off clockwise until it clicks, and set  
volume to a comfortable listening level.  
2) To turn off the radio, rotate vol/off  
counterclockwise until it clicks.  
Set the group code for your radio group from 0-142.  
Everyone in your group must select the same  
group code in order to communicate with each  
other.  
b. Wait 10 seconds until the radio automatically  
returns to previous mode.  
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.  
Setting Scramble  
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)  
Sending a Direct Call  
Scramble allows you to make a private  
1) Press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds. The  
radio displays on GRUP.  
2) Tap menu/grp. The radio displays Gnnn (n is a  
number). Press L or M to select the group  
number.  
Use only Uniden accessories.  
Do a "roll call" on the new channel after the  
move to be sure no one was left behind. If you  
missed someone, return to the previous channel  
and issue the signal again.  
2) When you finish speaking, release PTT or  
Power boost. You can now receive incoming  
calls. While receiving, rx appears on the display.  
Your radio sounds a beep each time you press a  
key (except for PTT and Power boost).  
To turn this sound off, press and hold d-call while  
turning on the radio. Repeat this step to turn the  
sound on.  
Direct Call lets you call everyone in your group at  
once, or call a single person in your group without  
anyone else in the group knowing. It is like a  
"speed dial" directly to the person(s) you want to  
talk to.  
conversation. No one listening to your conversation  
can understand what you are talking about. Be sure  
that the person you are calling also sets their radio  
to the scramble feature.  
NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38  
Charging Cradle - #RC1581  
VOX Headset - #HS910/HS915  
AC Adapter - #AD-1004  
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.  
CHARGING THE RADIO  
Note: When you press Power boost, BOOS  
appear on the display. The radio transmits at  
maximum power when a GMRS channel is  
selected. If Power boost is continuously pressed,  
1 minute after you start pressing Power boost the  
transmission stops and you hear a boost timeout  
error tone.  
GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK RADIO  
3) Press PTT or Power boost to return to normal  
operation, or continue to the next section.  
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two  
GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radios can be  
charged directly or by using the supplied charging  
cradle.  
To set Scramble:  
DC Adapter - #DC-1002  
1) Enter the menu. SCRM appears and the current  
setting flashes.  
2) Press L to display on SCRM. scrm appears.  
Choosing a Channel  
To call everyone in your group, press d-call in  
group mode. The radio flashes ALL. Then, press  
d-call again. Everyone in your group receives a call  
"chirp" for about 3 seconds. When the chirp ends,  
begin your conversation.  
Your radio has 22 channels and 142 Privacy codes  
you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to  
someone, both your radios must be set to the same  
channel and Privacy code.  
Setting the Ring Tone  
USING THE RADIO IN STANDARD MODE  
This setting selects the tone you hear when  
someone places a direct call to you.  
GMRS LICENSE  
Use the radio in standard (not group) mode when  
you need to be able to communicate with radios  
that do not have the group feature.  
Charge by Using the Radio  
Note: You can only communicate using scramble  
between two compatible Uniden radios.  
The GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio operates  
on the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)  
frequencies when using Channels 1-7 and  
channels 15-22.You must have a GMRS license  
issued by the Federal Communications  
1) Connect the AC adapter or optional DC adapter  
to DC IN 9V jack of the radio and connect it to  
the appropriate power source.  
2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the  
battery indicator stop flashing.  
1) Press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds, then  
tap menu/grp two times until the radio displays  
n RING.  
2) Press L or M to select the desired ring sound.  
With each press, you hear a sample of the  
selected tone.  
To choose a channel:  
Monitor Mode Feature  
Note: When you make a direct call to "all," your  
radio also sends out your nickname or ID so that it  
will show up in the call list for everyone in your  
group.  
Voice Operated Transmission  
Choosing a Privacy Code  
Your GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio lets you  
listen for weak signals on the current channel at the  
press of a key.  
Press ch tone/scn, then press L or M to increase  
or decrease the channel number displayed.  
Your GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio has 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 starts  
when you speak into the microphone instead of  
pushing the PTT and Power boost button.  
You can select a Privacy Code from 1-142 for each  
channel. oFF (OFF) indicates no Privacy code  
selected and your radio can receive a signal  
regardless of the code settings of the transmitting  
radio.  
Note: Channels 1-7 and 15-22 have a typical range  
of up to 10 miles, or 15 miles when you press  
Power Boost. Channels 8-14 have a typical range  
of up to 5 miles.You can see an indication of the  
range as you change channels. HI appears when  
you select channels 1-7 or 15-22, and LO appears  
for channels 8-14.  
Commission to legally use these channels. For  
licensing information and application forms, visit  
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.  
Using the Charging Cradle  
To call one person in your group, without having  
other people know, press d-call in group mode.  
Then, use L or M to select the person you want to  
call and press d-call again. Your radio sounds  
tones for 3 seconds as it sends the call. When the  
selected person answers, you can begin your  
conversation. You can silence the call tones at any  
time by pressing PTT or Power boost.  
To turn on the Monitor Mode:  
3) Press PTT or Power boost to return to normal  
operation, or continue to the next section.  
1) Connect the AC adapter or optional DC adapter  
to DC IN 9V jack of the charging cradle and  
connect it to the appropriate power source.  
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,  
and place the radio in the charging cradle with  
the keypad facing forward.  
3) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the  
battery indicator stops flashing. Then remove the  
radio from the charging cradle after completing  
charging.  
For brief listening, press mon. MON appears  
and rx icon flashes.  
1) Press ch tone/scn twice. The Privacy code  
indicator flashes.  
2) Press L or M to increase or decrease the  
code. You can also select oFF.  
3) Press ch tone/scn again.  
Setting the Unit Number  
Press and hold mon for 2 seconds until two  
beeps sound for continuous listening. The  
receiver circuit stays open, so you hear both the  
noise and weak signals.  
Each radio in your group needs to be set to a  
unique unit number, from 1-16.  
To select the VOX level:  
Warning! The range of channels 1-7 and 15-22 can  
be boosted only when you use NiMH batteries.  
When you press Power boost while using alkaline  
batteries, the range is not boosted.  
1) Enter the menu. Advance through the menu until  
VOX appears. The current level (OFF, 1-5)  
flashes. Level oF (OFF) disables VOX, while  
levels 1-5 set the sensitivity of the VOX circuit.  
2) Press either L or M to set the desired VOX  
sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased  
sensitivity to voice in normally quiet  
1) Press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds, then  
tap menu/grp three times until the radio  
Your conversation remains private between you and  
the person you called until 15 seconds after your  
last conversation. Then, your radio automatically  
exits private mode.  
Note: Only tones 1-38 are standard across radio  
brands. Other settings might differ from brand to  
brand. See the specifications for the specific tones  
used for each setting.  
displays n  
(or your current nickname).  
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To turn off Monitor Mode:  
INSTALL THE BATTERY  
2) Press L or M to select the desired unit number.  
3) Press menu/grp to confirm the setting and exit  
the group setting menu.  
Press mon to return to the previous mode. The  
mon and rx icons disappear.  
1 Antenna  
13 Microphone  
14 DC IN 9V  
15 Channel Indicator  
16 Sub Code Indicator  
17 Alert Indicator  
Note:  
Your GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio uses a  
supplied NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline  
batteries (not included).  
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button  
3 Power Boost Button  
4 Weather/Alert Key  
5 D-call Key  
Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or  
approved DC adapter from Uniden.  
environments, and use a higher level to reduce  
undesired activation in very noisy environments.  
SETTING UP GROUP MODE  
Automatically Changing Channels  
Channel Scan Feature  
Setting Your Nickname  
Charge time may vary depending on the battery  
life remaining.  
Auto Channel Change lets you easily coordinate a  
channel change for everyone in your group. You  
might want to do this when you find you are getting  
a lot of interference on your current channel. Or,  
you can use this feature to change from a low-  
power channel (8-14) to one of the high-powered  
channels (1-7, 15-22) if you need more range (or to  
Your GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio has a  
channel scan feature that lets you 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  
resumes scanning. Pressing PTT or Power boost  
while the scan is paused on a channel lets you  
In order to use Group Mode you need to initialize a  
couple of settings in your radio:  
Your nickname appears on other unitsdisplays  
when you make a All Call or direct call. This is also  
the name that appears on other radio displays  
when someone wants to make a direct call to you.  
When no nickname is set, the unit number appears.  
6 Menu/group Key  
7 Speaker  
18 Receive Indicator  
19 Miss Indicator  
To install the NiMH battery pack:  
Transmitting a Call Tone  
Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so can  
create a safety hazard or damage the radio.  
1) Make sure the radio is off.  
Your GMR1588-2CK/GMR1595-2CK radio is  
equipped with 10 selectable call tones that are  
transmitted when you press d-call in standard  
mode.  
8 Volume Setting Nob  
9 Up/Down Button  
10 Headset Jack  
11 Channel Tone/Scan Key  
12 Monitor Key  
20 Battery Level Indicator  
21 Scramble Indicator  
22 VOX Indicator  
2) Release the battery cover clip, then remove the  
battery cover.  
Set the radio to Group Mode  
Set a Group Code  
For fastest charging, turn off the radio before  
charging.  
23 Call Indicator  
24 Charging Contacts  
3) Put the NiMH battery pack in the battery  
compartment. Be sure to follow the instructions  
Set a Ring Tone  
transmit on that channel.  
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