Controls and Functions of the Audiovox GMRS-1535 Two Way Radios

Controls and Functions of the Audiovox GMRS-1535 Two Way Radios

Controls

Power On/Off Button: Press and hold the power on/off button for at least 2 seconds. You will hear a confirming melody to indicate the unit is on. To turn the unit off, press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds.

Adjusting the Volume: With the unit powered on, press the Up Channel/Volume button to increase volume and the Down Channel/Volume button to decrease volume. The display will indicate the current volume level by the small number in the icon.

Monitor/Display Backlight Button: This button is used to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting. Check activity by pressing the Monitor (M) Button longer than 2 seconds; the icon will appear on the display and you will hear static if frequency is clear. Do not transmit if you hear conversation. Hold down the Monitor Button again longer than 2 seconds and the icon will disappear from the display.

The monitor function will temporarily bypass the squelch setting and play all signals on a given channel. This feature is useful when communicating with other parties at extreme range.

By pressing the monitor button momentarily, the LCD backlight is turned on; the LCD backlight will turn off automatically in about 5 seconds, or when the monitor button is pressed momentarily once again.

Push To Talk (PTT) Button: Pressing and holding this button will allow you to speak to any transceiver that is set to the same channel and privacy code setting as yours. Hold the transceiver approximately 1 to 2 inches from your face as you speak into the built in microphone. After you have finished speaking, release the PTT Button to allow reception of incoming signals. It is not possible to transmit and receive at the same time. The Transmit/Monitor LED at the upper right corner of the LCD Panel will light red while the PTT Button is pressed and the signal indicator will display the relative strength of the transmitted signal. Releasing the button allows the unit to revert to standby mode. When receiving an incoming signal, the Transmit/Monitor LED indicator will light green and the received signal strength indicator will display the relative strength of the signal. The PTT Button can also be used as a two-way call ringer. Pressing the button twice quickly will call another party on the same channel. The Transmit LED will light red for approximately 3 seconds and then go out.

Up Channel/Volume Button: In the standby mode, pressing this button will increment the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit’s settings.

Down Channel/Volume Button: In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrement the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit’s settings.

Mode Button: This button is used to select various feature settings in the GMRS or weather band mode. Holding the MODE button longer than 2 seconds will toggle between the GMRS and weather band modes.

Emergency (EMG) Call Button: This radio has a quick access button (EMG) to the Emergency and Assistance Channel. This channel is not monitore