English
Sub Code
Call Tone
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If battery power is low, you cannot operate the
radio even using external power. Allow the
batteries to charge before using. If you try to
transmit while power is low, the radio will
automatically turn off.
TalKING oN YoUR RadIo
Congratulations on your purchase of a Uniden
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) radio.
These lightweight, palm-sized, radios are state-of-
the-art devices. Both GMR3040-2CK and -3CK
have many top features. Use them at sporting
events, to contact family and friends, while hiking,
skiing, or outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for
vital communication.
BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW
BATTERY ALERT
GMR3040-2CK
GMR3040-3CK
Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
the codes, OFF, or 1-121 selected. Code oF
(OFF)
Your radio is equipped with 10 selectable call tones
that are transmitted when CALL/LOCK is pressed.
To talk to others using the radio:
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
To select a call tone:
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to
indicate the status of the batteries. When the
battery in the unit is low, the battery level meter
indicates no Sub code selected and your radio
can receive a signal regardless of the code
settings of the transmitting radio.
1) Press MENU/ repeatedly until the CALL icon
and Call Tone start to blink on the display
• 15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels
• Battery Charger
• Battery Level Meter
• Channel Monitor
• Channel Scan
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USING A HEADSET
• 7 Weather Channels
• 121 Sub Codes
(CTCSS Tone and DCS
Code)
transmitting, the
icon appears on the
icon
flashes. Recharge the NiMH battery
1) Press MENU/ to enter Menu mode. The
subcode indicator flashes.
2) Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ to move through the
available call tones. Each tone will be heard
through the speaker but will not be transmitted.
Cycle through these tones and stay on the tone
you want to select.
You can use a headset (#ZA-133 or #ZA-160) for
more private communications. To use a headset,
lift the rubber cover from over the headset jack,
then plug in the headset.
display. To avoid cutting off the first part of
your transmission, pause slightly after
pressing the PTT button before you start
talking.
pack immediately or if you are using alkaline
batteries, you must replace the alkaline batteries in
order to continue using the radio.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
2) Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ key to increase or
decrease the code number displayed. You
can also select oF (OFF) at this stage.
• Keypad Lock
• Up to 30 Mile Range*
• Internal VOX Circuitry
• 10 Selectable Call Tone
Alerts
• DC 9V Jack
• NOAA Emergency /
Weather Channels
Your package contains two radios*, two rechargeable
NiMH battery packs*, one AC adapter, one charging
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.
Important: Your radio is not weather resistant
when using a headset jack. When you remove the
headset, be sure to fully press the jack cover into
place to restore its weather resistant capability.
3) Exit Call Tone to set the selected tone.
2) When you have finished speaking, release
the PTT button. You can now receive
incoming calls. While receiving,
3) Press MENU/ to exit Menu mode.
cradle, two belt clips*, and this reference guide.
NiMH battery pack or 3 optional AAA alkaline
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4) Press any key other than CH ▲ / CH ▼ or
VOL ▲ / VOL ▼ and the radio returns to Idle
mode in 10 seconds.
KeY loCK
displays.
• Backlit LCD Display
• Headset Jack
batteries powers each unit.* GMR3040-2CK ; three
with the GMR3040-3CK.
To order the following optional accessories, visit our
during regular business hours. Use only Uniden
accessories.
• NiMH Battery Pack - #BT-1028 or BP-1028
• Charging Cradle - #RC-1287
• Headset - #ZA-133 and #ZA-160
• AC Adapter - #AD-1001
To lock the keypad:
MoNIToR Mode FeaTURe
CHARGING THE RADIO
• Roger Beep
USING THE RADIO
Scan
1) Press and hold CALL/LOCK;
displays.
Your radio allows you to listen for weak signals
on the current channel at the press of a key.
Your radio has a channel scan feature that
allows you to 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 continues
scanning. Pressing the PTT button while the
scan is paused on a channel allows you to
transmit on that channel.
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or
topographical conditions.
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two
radios can be charged directly or by using the
supplied charging cradle.
These functions are not affected by Key Lock:
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
this reference guide completely before attempting to
operate the unit.
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Volume adjust
To turn ON Monitor mode:
Call tone transmission
Enter monitor mode
PTT transmission
Power off
GMR3040-2CK AND GMR3040-3CK RADIO
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Press and hold WX/MON for 2 seconds until
two beeps sound. The receiver circuit stays
open, and both noise and weak signals can
be heard.
USING The RadIo
TURNING The RadIo oN aNd
adjUSTING The VolUMe
1) Connect the optional DC adapter (#DC-1002) to
DC 9V jack of the radio and to a cigarette lighter
port.
1) Press and hold MENU/ to turn the radio ON,
and increase the speaker volume by pressing
VOL ▲ . To decrease the volume, press
VOL ▼.
To unlock the keypad:
To turn OFF Monitor mode:
Press and hold WX/MON for 2 seconds to
To turn ON channel scan:
• DC Adapter - #DC-1002
• Carabiner Clip #TSTD0720002
2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the
battery indicator stops flashing.
1) Press and hold CALL/LOCK again;
disappears.
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1) Press MENU/ repeatedly until the scan...
icon and oF blink.
return to "Normal" mode; the
blinking and disappears.
icon stops
2) Press and hold MENU/ again to turn the radio
GMRS LICENSE
USING The ChaRGING CRadle
aUToMaTIC poWeR SaVe
OFF.
2. Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ to select Scan mode
and press MENU/ to start it.
1) Connect the AC adapter (#AD-0001) to DC 9V
jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
Your radio has a circuit designed to dramatically
extend the life of the batteries. If there is no
transmission or an incoming call within 3 seconds,
your radio switches to Power Save mode. The radio
is still able to receive transmissions in this mode.
The radio operates on the General Mobile Radio
Service (GMRS) frequencies when using
adVaNCed FUNCTIoNS (MeNUS)
adjUSTING The SoUNd (KeY BeepS)
Use MENU/ to access your radio's advanced
functions.
To turn OFF channel scan:
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys
(except for the PTT and CALL/LOCK) is pressed.
To turn this sound OFF, press and hold CALL/
LOCK while turning ON the radio. Repeat this step
to turn the sound ON.
Channels 1-7 and channels 15-22. You must
have a GMRS license issued by the Federal
Communications Commission to legally use
these channels. For licensing information and
application forms, visit the FCC online at: www.
fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call 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
2) Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop,
and place the radio in the charging cradle with
the keypad facing forward.
1) Press MENU/ when the scan setting is oF.
2) Press any key other than CH ▲ / CH ▼ or
VOL ▲ / VOL ▼ to turn channel scan off in
10 seconds.
Normal
Sub Code
Scan
VOX Level
Call Tone
Normal
OFF, 1-5
1-10
lCd BaCKlIGhT
3) Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the
battery pack for 16 hours and remove the radio
from the charging cradle after charging.
The LCD Backlight automatically turns ON when any
key (except the PTT button) is pressed. The LCD
display illuminates for 10 seconds before turning
OFF.
ChooSING a ChaNNel
OFF, 1-121
ON/OFF
Voice Operated Transmission
Note:
Your radio is equipped with a user selectable
Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be
used for automatic voice transmissions. The
VOX feature is designed to be used with or
without a headset with a microphone.
Your radio has 22 channels and 121 Sub 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 Sub code.
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For charging batteries directly without the cradle,
use only the #DC-1002 Cigarette Lighter Adapter
power cords could damage your radio.
RoGeR Beep
CHARGE
8-14 or operation on any channel in Canada.
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end of
transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission).
Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker when
both Roger Beep and Key Beep are set to ON. When
Roger Beep is set to ON and Key Beep is set to OFF,
Roger Beep will not be heard from the speaker but it
will be transmitted to your party. When Roger Beep is
set to OFF, Roger Beep will neither be heard nor
transmitted.
To choose a channel:
Transmission is initiated by speaking into the
microphone instead of pressing PTT.
1) Press MENU/ to enter the menus.
INSTALL THE BATTERY
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DC 9V jack of the radio is for charging only.
Be sure to install the battery before charging.
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode, press the
CH ▲ / CH ▼ key to increase or decrease the
channel number displayed.
2) Additional presses of MENU/ advance you
through the menus until exiting to "Normal"
operating mode.
Each radio uses a supplied NiMH battery pack or
3 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).
To install the NiMH battery pack:
To select VOX level:
1 Antenna
13 Call Indicator
Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or
approved accessories from Uniden.
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
3 Call/Lock Button
4 Menu/Power Key
5 Channel Up/Down Key
6 Weather/Monitor Key
7 Speaker
8 Headset Jack/DC 9V
9 Volume Up/Down Key
10 Microphone
14 Scan Indicator
1) Press MENU/ repeatedly until the vox icon
and the VOX sensitivity level (OFF, 1-5) blink.
15 Channel Indicator
16 Hi Power Indicator
17 Low Power Indicator
18 Transmit Indicator
19 Volume Setting Indicator
20 Keypad Lock Indicator
21 VOX Indicator
22 Weather Indicator
23 Sub Code Indicator
24 Charging Contacts
Note: Channels 1-7 have a typical range of up to 30
miles. Channels 8-14 have a typical range of up to
5 miles. Channels 15-22 have a typical range of up
to 30 miles. You can see which GMRS or FRS
channel is active by the icon. The hi icon is
displayed while scanning GMRS channels, and the
lo icon is displayed while scanning FRS channels.
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function
are:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
Charge time may vary depending on the battery
life remaining.
2) Press CH ▲ / CH ▼ to change the VOX
sensitivity levels. Use level 1 for increased
sensitivity to voice in normally quiet
environments, and use a higher level to
reduce undesired activation in very noisy
environments.
a.Press and hold MENU/ again.
2) Press the tab at the bottom of the battery
compartment door to remove the cover.
Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so can
create a safety hazard or damage the radio.
To change Roger Beep setting:
b.Press any key except CH ▲ / CH ▼ or VOL
▲ / VOL ▼ and wait 10 seconds until the
unit returns to “Normal” mode.
Press and hold VOL ▲ while turning the radio on and
off. If Roger Beep is ON, it will be turned off; if it is
OFF, it will be turned on.
3) Install the NiMH battery pack into the battery
compartment. Be certain to follow the
instructions written on the label on the battery
pack. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will
prevent the unit from operating.
For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
charging.
11 Battery Level Meter
12 Receive Indicator
The battery must be installed for the unit to
operate, even if the unit is also connected to
external power.
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
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