GMR1448-2CK Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden

GMR1448-2CK (General Mobile Radio Service)

compartment applying the battery contacts to
the lower charge contacts. Be certain to follow
• Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so can
create a safety hazard or damage the radio.
1) Press chan tone/scan in channel select mode.
The subcode indicator will flash.
Navigating through the Menu
To access the advanced features of the GMR1448-
To select a call tone:
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
radio. This lightweight, palm-sized, radio is a the instructions written on the label on the • For fastest charging, turn off the radio before 2) Press the ▲ or ▼ key to increase or decrease 2CK, your radio has a Menu function. the call icon is shown on the display. The current
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels • Battery Charger state-of-the-art device, equipped with many battery pack. Installing the battery pack charging. the code number displayed. You can also select call tone number (1-5) is indicated.
• 99 Sub Codes • Battery Level Meter valuable features. Use it at sporting events, to stay oF (OFF) at this stage. Normal Scramble VOX Level Call Tone Key Lock Normal
2) Press the ▲ or ▼ key to increase or decrease the
incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating. • Battery must be installed for operation, even
(CTCSS Tone and DCS Code) • Channel Monitor in contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing, 3) Press chan tone/scan to exit the Menu. number to the desired call tone. Each tone will be
outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital 4) Replace the battery compartment door. from external power.
• Up to 14 Mile Range* • Channel Scan heard through the speaker.
• Scramble • Keypad Lock communication. • If battery Power is low, you cannot operate the Channel Scan Feature ON-OFF OFF, 1-5 1-5 ON-OFF

• Internal VOX Circuitry • NOAA Emergency / radio even using external power. Allow the Your GMR1448-2CK radio has a channel scan To transmit the selected call tone, press the call key.
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts Weather Channels batteries to charge before using. If you try to feature that allows you to easily scan all 22 1) To enter the Menu, press the menu key. The selected tone will automatically be transmitted for
PACKAGE CONTENTS BATTERY LEVEL AND transmit while power is low, the radio will channels. When an active channel is detected, the 2) Additional presses of the menu key advances
• Backlit LCD Display • Emergency Weather Alert a fixed length of time. Call Tone will be cancelled
• Optional Headset Accessories • DC IN 9V Jack
LOW BATTERY ALERT automatically turn off. radio pauses on that channel until the channel is you through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" when the PTT button is pressed.
Your package contains two GMR1448-2CK radios,
• Headset Jack clear. Then after a 2 second delay, the radio operating mode.
two rechargeable NiMH battery packs (#BP40), one This unit has a battery level meter on the display to
continues scanning. Pressing the PTT button while 3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are: Key Lock
• Roger Beep AC adapter (#AD-0001), one charging cradle indicate the status of the batteries. When the
the scan is paused on a channel allows you to a. Press and hold the key again.
(#RC1032), two belt clips and this reference guide. battery in the unit is low, the battery level meter USING THE RADIO To lock the keypad:
transmit on that channel. b. Press the PTT, mon, call, wx/alert, or chan
You can operate the unit using the rechargeable icon flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read tone/scan key 1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries pack immediately or if you are using the alkaline To turn ON channel scan:
this reference guide completely before attempting to c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically the icon appears on the display. The current
(not included). To order the following optional batteries, you must replace the alkaline batteries in Press and hold the chan tone/scan key until the
operate the unit. returns to “Normal” mode. Key Lock status oF (OFF) blinks on the display.
accessories, visit our web site at [Link] order to continue using the radio. scan... icon is displayed. The channel number on
or call 1-800-554-3988 during regular business 2) To switch the Key Lock mode from oF (OFF) to on,
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume the display changes as the radio rapidly cycles Setting Scramble press the ▲ key.
hours. Use only Uniden accessories. property damage from fire or electrical shock, only through the channels.
1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio ON, Scramble feature allows you to make a private 3) To confirm the setting, press the menu key.
• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP40 use the Uniden accessories specifically designated and increase the speaker volume by pressing the conversation. No one listening to your conversation The radio returns to the "Normal" mode.
To turn OFF channel scan:
• Charging Cradle - #RC1032 for this product. ▲ key. To decrease the volume, press the ▼ can understand what you are talking about. Be sure
Press the call, PTT, wx/alert or menu key, or Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming
• Headset - #HS910/HS915/ZA-133 key. that your party also sets their radio to the scramble
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions. press and hold the chan tone/scan key for 2 your selection by pressing the menu key, the Key
• AC Adapter - #AD-0001 2) Press and hold the key again to turn the feature.
seconds. Lock setting will be set to oF (OFF).
GMR1448-2CK RADIO radio OFF.
• DC Adapter - #DC-1002 CHARGING THE RADIO Note: Scramble only operates on FRS channels To unlock the keypad:
Talking on Your Radio 8-14.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps) 1) Press and hold the key to turn the radio OFF.
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys To talk to others using the radio: To set Scramble: 2) Press and hold the key again to turn the radio
GMR1448-2CK radios can be charged directly or by
using the supplied charging cradle. (except for the PTT button and call key) is pressed. 1) Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a 1) Enter the Menu. ON. The keypad is unlocked.
GMRS LICENSE To turn this sound OFF, press and hold the call key clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from 2) Select on using ▲ or ▼.
The GMR1448-2CK radio operates on the Charge by Using the Radio while turning ON the radio. Repeat this step to turn the microphone. While you are transmitting, the Automatic Power Save Feature
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) the sound ON. icon appears on the display. To avoid cutting Voice Operated Transmission Your GMR1448-2CK radio has a unique circuit
1) Connect the optional DC adapter (#DC-1002) to
frequencies when using Channels 1-7 and DC IN 9V jack of the radio and to a cigarette off the first part of your transmission, pause Your GMR1448-2CK radio is equipped with a user designed to dramatically extend the life of the
Choosing a Channel slightly after pressing the PTT button before you selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that batteries. If there is no transmission nor an incoming
channels 15-22. You must have a GMRS license lighter port.
2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the Your radio has 22 channels and 99 Sub codes you start talking. can be used for automatic voice transmissions. The call within 3 seconds, your radio switches to the
issued by the Federal Communications can use to talk to others. In order to speak to
battery indicator stops flashing. 2) When you have finished speaking, release the VOX feature is designed to be used with a headset Power Save mode. The radio is still able to receive
Commission to legally use these channels. someone, each of you must be set to the same PTT button. You can now receive incoming calls. with a microphone. Transmission is initiated by transmissions in this mode.
For licensing information and application forms, channel and Sub code. While receiving, the icon appears on the speaking into the remote microphone instead of
Using the Charging Cradle
visit the FCC online at: [Link]/wtb/uls or display. pushing the PTT button. LCD Backlight
1) Connect the AC adapter (#AD-0001) to DC IN 9V To choose a channel:
call the FCC hotline at 1-800-418-3676. If you The LCD Backlight automatically turns ON when any
jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press To select the VOX level:
have any questions, you can contact the FCC Monitor Mode Feature key (except the PTT button) is pressed. The LCD
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop, the chan tone/scan key and press the ▲ or ▼ key
direct at 1-888-225-5322. No license is required Your GMR1448-2CK radio allows you to listen for 1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until display illuminates for 10 seconds before turning OFF.
and place the radio in the charging cradle with to increase or decrease the channel number
for operation on channels 8-14 or operation on weak signals on the current channel at the press of the vox icon appears on the display. The current
the keypad facing forward. displayed. a key. level (OFF, 1-5) will be indicated. Level oF (OFF) Roger Beep
any channel in Canada. 3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the
disables VOX, while levels 1-5 set the
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio Note: Channels 1-7 have an typical range of up to To turn ON the Monitor Mode: Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end of
sensitivity of the VOX circuit.
from the charging cradle after charging. 14 miles. Channels 8-14 have an typical range of transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission).
1 Antenna 16 Call Indicator • For brief listening, press mon button. The 2) Press either the ▲ or ▼ key to the desired VOX
up to 5 miles. Channels 15-22 have an typical Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker when
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 17 Scan Indicator INSTALL THE BATTERY Note: icon blinks. sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased
range of up to 14 miles. You can know which GMRS both Roger beep and Key Beep are set to ON. When
3 Monitor Button 18 Channel Indicator • Press and hold mon button for 2 seconds untill sensitivity to voice in normally quiet
4 Weather/Alert Key 19 Hi Power Indicator Your GMR1448-2CK radio uses a supplied NiMH • For charging batteries directly without the cradle, or FRS channel is active by the icon. hi icon is Roger beep is set to ON and Key Beep OFF, Roger
two beeps sound for continuous listening. The environments, and use a higher level to reduce
5 Menu Key 20 Low Power Indicator battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not use only the #DC-1002 Cigarette Lighter Adapter displayed while scanning GMRS channels, and the Beep will not be heard from the speaker but it will be
receiver circuit stays open, letting both the noise undesired activation in very noisy environments.
6 Channel Tone/Scan Key 21 Alert Indicator included). cord, available from [Link]. lo icon is displayed while scanning FRS channels. transmitted to your party. When Roger Beep is set to
and weak signals to be heard.
7 Speaker 22 Transmit Indicator Other power cords could damage your radio. OFF, Roger Beep neither be herad nor transmitted.
To turn OFF Monitor Mode: Transmitting a Call Tone
8 Up/Down Button 23 Volume Setting Indicator • DC IN 9V Jack of the radio is for charge only. Choosing a Sub Code
To install the NiMH battery pack: Your GMR1448-2CK radio is equipped with 5
9 Headset Jack 24 Keypad Lock Indicator Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of Press mon button to return to "Normal" mode, To turn ON Roger Beep:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF. Be sure to install the battery before charge. selectable call tones that are transmitted when the
10 On/Off Key 25 VOX Indicator the codes, OFF or 1-99 selected. Code oF (OFF) and the icon stops blinking and disappears. Press and hold the ▲ key while turning ON the radio.
11 Call Key 26 Weather Indicator 2) Remove the battery compartment door by • Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or call key is pressed.
indicates no Sub code selected and your radio can
12 Microphone 27 Sub Code Indicator pressing the tab at the bottom of the approved accessories from Uniden. To turn OFF Roger Beep:
receive a signal regardless of the code settings of
13 DC IN 9V 28 Scramble Indicator compartment door, and remove the cover. • Charge time may vary depending on the battery the transmitting radio. Press and hold the ▲ key while turning ON the radio.
14 Battery Level Meter 29 Charging Contacts life remaining.
15 Receive Indicator 3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery
 USING THE WEATHER RADIO SPECIFICATIONS REGULATORY INFORMATION RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY is void outside the United States of America and
Canada.
Your GMR1448-2CK radio can receive weather Channels 15 GMRS/7 FRS/7 Weather CTCSS Chart (Hz) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC WARNING! Read this information before using Important: Evidence of original purchase is PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE
broadcasts from the NOAA National Weather Sub Codes 38 Sub-Audible Tones Rules. Operation is subject to the following two the radio. In August 1996 the Federal required for warranty service. OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions
Code Freq. Code Freq.
Service. When in the Weather Radio Alert mode, 61 DCS Codes conditions: Communications Commission (FCC) of the United WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA in the owner’s manual you are certain that the
oF OFF 20 131.8
the system functions as it does in GMRS mode but Operating Frequency (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. States with its action in Report and Order FCC CORPORATION ("Uniden") Product is defective, pack the Product carefully
1 67.0 21 136.5
also monitors the selected weather channel for GMRS/FRS: 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz (2) This device must accept any interference 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for (preferably in its original packaging). Disconnect the
2 71.9 22 141.3
alerts when not communicating. WX: 162.4000 - 162.5500 MHz received, including interference that may cause human exposure to radio frequency one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden battery from the Product and separately secure the
3 74.4 23 146.2
While using the Weather Radio, you are not able to Power Source NiMH Battery Pack (BP40) or undesired operation. electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated Product to be free from defects in materials and battery in its own separate packaging within the
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receive GMRS communications. 4 AAA Alkaline Batteries Important: Changes or modifications to this unit transmitters. craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions shipping carton. The Product should include all
5 79.7 25 156.7
Range Channel 1-7 up to 14 miles not expressly approved by Uniden could void your Those guidelines are consistent with the safety set out below. parts and accessories originally packaged with the
1) To turn ON the Weather Radio Broadcast mode, 6 82.5 26 162.2
Channel 8-14 up to 5 miles authority to operate this unit. Your radio is set up standard previously set by both U.S. and WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and
press the wx/alert key. The icon appears 7 85.4 27 167.9
Channel 15-22 up to 14 miles to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned international standards bodies. The design of the original user shall terminate and be of no further a note describing the defect that has caused you to
on the display. 8 88.5 28 173.8
Battery Life 12 Hours typ. - frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the radio complies with the FCC guidelines and these effect 12 months after the date of original retail return [Link] Product should be shipped freight
2) Press the chan tone/scan key, and press the ▲ Alkaline Batteries
9 91.5 29 179.9
settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations. international standards. sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is: prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:
or ▼ key to increase or decrease the number to (5/5/90 duty cycle)
10 94.8 30 186.2
Any adjustments to your radio must be made by Never allow children to operate the radio without (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or
the desired Weather Channel. 11 97.4 31 192.8
12 Hours typ. - NiMH qualified technicians. adult supervision and the knowledge of the necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part
3) To exit the Weather Radio Broadcast mode, 12 100.0 32 203.5
Battery Pack To be safe and sure: following guidelines. of any conversion kits, sub-assemblies, or any
press the wx/alert key. The icon 13 103.5 33 210.7
• Never open your radio’s case. WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly Uniden America Service
disappears from the display. 14 107.2 34 218.1
• Never change or replace anything in your radio this radio transmitter to insure safe operation. installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76155
Frequency Chart 15 110.9 35 225.7
except the batteries. Please adhere to the following: other than an authorized Uniden service center for (800) 297-1023, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST,
• To change the channel continuously, press and 16 114.8 36 233.6
Your radio might cause TV or radio interference Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST,
Ch. Freq. Cross Ref. Ch. Freq. Cross Ref.
hold the ▲ or ▼ key for more than 1 second. 17 118.8 37 241.8
even when it is operating properly. To determine
1 462.5625 FRS & GMRS 1 12 467.6625 FRS 12 Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts Saturday, Sunday and Holidays (except
18 123.0 38 250.3
2 462.5875 FRS & GMRS 2 13 467.6875 FRS 13 whether your radio is causing the interference, turn attachments could impair call quality, damage the or as part of any system not manufactured by Thanksgiving and Christmas).
• When in the Weather Radio Broadcast mode, 19 127.3
it off. If the interference goes away, your radio is radio, or result in violation of FCC regulations. Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone
3 462.6125 FRS & GMRS 3 14 467.7125 FRS 14
you can only set the Key Lock from the Menu causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by
4 462.6375 FRS & GMRS 4 15 462.5500 GMRS 11 Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for
mode. moving your radio away from the receiver. If you
5 462.6625 FRS & GMRS 5 16 462.5750 GMRS 8 If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the this product.
DCS Code List
6 462.6875 FRS & GMRS 6 17 462.6000 GMRS 12 cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the Covered under one or more of the following
Choosing an Emergency/Weather Channel that you stop using the radio.
7 462.7125 FRS & GMRS 7 18 462.6250 GMRS 9 Tone Octal Tone Octal Tone Octal local dealer for a replacement antenna. product does not conform to this warranty at any U.S. patents:
There are 7 NOAA channel frequencies available 8 467.5625 FRS 8 19 462.6500 GMRS 13 No. Code No. Code No. Code Hazardous Environments: Do not operate the Body-worn Operation time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will 4,684,870 4,734,049 5,203,015 5,214,789
and these frequencies are common between the US 9 467.5875 FRS 9 20 462.6750 GMRS 10 39 23 61 152 83 343 radio in hazardous environments. Explosion or fire This device was tested for typical body-worn either, at its option, repair or replace the defective 5,491,745 5,497,508 5,517,677 5,557,606
and Canada. You will need to know what 10 467.6125 FRS 10 21 462.7000 GMRS 14 40 25 62 155 84 346 may result. Do not operate the radio near operations using the supplied belt-clip. unit and return it to you without charge for parts, 5,574,994 5,610,946 5,613,201 5,625,870
frequency is being transmitted in your location. 11 467.6375 FRS 11 22 462.7250 GMRS 15 unshielded electrical blasting caps. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure service, or any other cost (except shipping and 5,627,876 5,628,059 5,634,196 5,634,205
41 26 63 156 85 351
Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with requirements, Body-worn operations are restricted handling) incurred by warrantor or its 5,678,176 5,697,096 5,717,312 5,722,070
1) Press and hold the wx/alert key. The 42 31 64 162 86 364
blasting operations and may cause an explosion. to the supplied belt-clip. representatives in connection with the performance 5,787,345 5,901,341 6,021,326 6,084,861
icon appears on the display. 43 32 65 165 87 365 Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental For hand-held operation, the radio should be held of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may 6,163,691 6,195,415 6,353,730 6,839,550
2) When the unit receives a warning signal, it beeps 44 43 66 172 88 371 transmission when in a blasting area or in areas 1 inch from the user's face. The use of accessories replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit. 6,980,770
for 5 seconds. The icon, the icon 45 47 67 174 89 411 posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Construction that do not satisfy these requirements may not THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE
and channel indicator blinks. 46 51 68 205 90 412 crews often use remote control RF devices to set comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY
3) To turn OFF Weather Alert, press and hold the off explosives. should be avoided. PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU
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wx/alert key. The icon disappears from Care and Safety: To clean the radio, use a soft For more information about RF exposure, please OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
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the display. cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or visit the FCC web site at [Link]. OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER
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50 72 72 244 94 432 solvents because they can harm the body of the EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY
• When Weather Alert is activated, the highest priority unit and leak inside, causing permanent damage. OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
is given to this function. It checks the weather alert 51 73 73 245 95 445
Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the battery LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
signals every 7 seconds and switches to the warning 52 74 74 251 96 464
contacts. Do not submerge the unit in water. If the MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
receive mode automatically. 53 114 75 261 97 465 unit gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteries PARTICULAR [Link] WARRANTY DOES
54 115 76 263 98 466 immediately. NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE
• Weather Alert is activated even if key beep is 55 116 77 265 99 503 Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth to REIMBURSEMENT OVERPAYMENT OF
turned off. 56 125 78 271 - - minimize potential water damage. Leave the battery INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
57 131 79 306 - - compartment cover off overnight to ensure Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation
NOAA Weather Radio Frequency List 58 132 80 311 - - complete drying. Do not use the radio until the unit of incidental or consequential damages so the
Channel 1 162.550 MHz Channel 5 162.450 MHz 59 134 81 315 - - is completely dry. above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Channel 2 162.400 MHz Channel 6 162.500 MHz 60 143 82 331 - - LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you
© 2007 Uniden America Corporation
Channel 3 162.475 MHz Channel 7 162.525 MHz specific legal rights, and you may also have other
All rights reserved Printed in China
Channel 4 162.425 MHz rights which vary from state to state. This warranty
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