Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMRS680 (General Mobile Radio Service) radio.
This product is a lightweight, 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.
Choosing a Channel
2) Press either the channel/scan L or M key to
the desired VOX sensitivity level. 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.
3) Exit the Menu.
Keypad Lock
BATTERY LEVEL AND
LOW BATTERY ALERT
GMRS680
Your radio has 22 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.
To Lock the keypad:
• 8 GMRS / 14 FRS Channels
• 38 CTCSS Codes
• Battery Level Meter
• Channel Monitor
• Channel Scan
• Keypad Lock
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to
indicate the status of the batteries. When the
batteries in the unit are low, the battery level meter
the
icon appears on the display. The current
• Up to 5 Mile Range*
• Internal VOX Circuitry
• 5 Selectable Call Tone Alerts
• Backlit LCD Display
key Lock status (OFF) blinks on the display.
2) To switch the key Lock mode from OFF to ON,
press the channel/scan L key.
To choose a channel:
icon
will flash. 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.
Transmitting a Call Tone
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode press
the channel/scan L or M key to increase or
decrease the channel number displayed.
3) To confirm the setting, press the sel/ key. The
radio returns to the "Normal" mode.
• Optional Headset Accessories
• Headset Jack
Your GMRS680 radio is equipped with 5 selectable
call tones that will be transmitted when the call key
is pressed.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Note: If you exit the setting mode before confirming
your selection by pressing the sel/ key, the key
Lock setting will be set to OFF.
• Battery Recharge Circuit
• Optional NiMH Battery Pack
and Charger
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.
Your package contains the GMRS680 radio, this
reference guide, including a product registration
card. You may operate the unit using 4 AAA alkaline
batteries or the rechargeable NiMH battery pack
(not included). The following optional accessories
may be purchased from your participating Uniden
dealer or call1-800-554-3988 or visit us on the web
at www.uniden.com. Use only Uniden accessories.
Choosing a CTCSS Code
To select a call tone:
Each of the channels 1-22 may have any one of
the codes, OFF or 1-38 selected. Code "OFF"
indicates no CTCSS code selected and your radio
can receive a signal regardless of the code settings
of the transmitting radio.
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
To Unlock the keypad:
the call icon is shown on the display. The
current call tone number (
indicated.
-
) will be
1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the unit
OFF.
USING THE RADIO
2) Press the channel/scan L or M key to
increase or decrease the number to the desired
call tone. Each tone will be heard through the
speaker.
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
this reference guide completely before attempting to
operate the unit.
2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn the
unit ON. The keypad is unlocked.
1) Enter the Menu. The CTCSS code on the LCD
display will flash.
• NiMH Battery Pack - #BP38
• Recharging Cradle - #RC6248
• Dual Recharging Cradle
2) Press the channel/scan L or M key to
increase or decrease the code number
displayed. You can also select “OFF” at this
stage.
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
3) Exit the Menu.
Automatic Power Save Feature
1) Press and hold the sel/ key to turn the unit
ON, and increase the speaker volume by
pressing the volume L key. To decrease the
volume, press the volume M key.
with AC Adapter - #CK6000
Your GMRS680 radio has a unique circuit designed
to dramatically extend the life of the batteries.
If there is no transmission nor an incoming call
within 3 seconds, your radio switches to the Power
Save mode. The radio is still able to receive
transmissions in this mode.
To transmit the selected call tone, press the call
key. The selected tone will automatically be
transmitted for a fixed length of time.
*Range may vary depending in environmental and/or topographical conditions.
3) Exit the Menu to return to “Normal” mode.
FCC GMRS LICENSE
GMRS680 RADIO
Talking on Your Radio
2) Press and hold the sel/ key again to turn the
unit OFF.
Channel Scan Feature
The GMRS680 radio operates on the General
Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which
require a Federal Communication Commission
To talk to others using the radio:
Your GMRS680 radio has a channel Scan feature
that allows you to easily Scan all 22 channels.
When an active channel is detected, the unit will
pause on that channel until the channel is clear.
Then after a 2 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.
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
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
LCD Backlight
license to operate. For licensing information and Your radio emits a beep each time one of the
The LCD backlight will automatically turn ON when
any key (except PTT button) is pressed. The LCD
display will illuminate for 10 seconds before turning
OFF.
application forms, visit the FCC online at:
1-800-418-3676. If you have any questions you
can contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322.
buttons or keys (except for the PTT button and call
key) are pressed. To turn this sound OFF, press and
hold call while turning ON the radio. Repeat this
step to turn the sound ON.
cutting off the first part of your transmission,
pause slightly after pressing the PTT button
before you start talking.
Monitor Mode Feature
2) When you are finished speaking, release the PTT
button.You can now receive incoming calls. While
Navigating through the Menu
To access the advanced features of the GMRS680,
your radio has a Menu function.
To turn ON channel scanning:
INSTALL THE BATTERIES
Your GMRS680 radio allows you to listen for weak
signals on the current channel at the press of
a key.
receiving, the
icon will appear on the display.
Press and hold either the channel/scan L or M
key until the scan icon is displayed. The channel
number on the display will change as the radio
rapidly cycles through the channels.
Your GMRS680 radio uses 4 AAA alkaline batteries
or the optional NiMH battery pack (not included).
If alkaline batteries are used, we recommend using
high quality alkaline batteries.
Voice Operated Transmission
Normal
CTCSS
VOX Level
Call Tone
Key Lock
Normal
To turn ON the monitor mode:
Your GMRS680 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 a headset
with a microphone. Transmission is initiated by
speaking into the remote microphone instead of
pushing the PTT button.
• Press mon for brief listening, the
blink.
icon will
To turn OFF channel scanning:
1-5
off, 1-38
off, 1-3
ON-OFF
To install the 4 AAA alkaline batteries:
• Press and hold mon for 2 seconds for
Press sel/
call, or PTT.
,
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
continuous listening. The receiver circuit will stay
open, and letting in both the noise & weak
signals.
2) Remove the battery compartment door by
pressing the tab at the bottom of the
compartment door allowing the door to be
removed.
1) To enter the Menu, press the sel/ key.
2) Additional presses of the sel/ key will
1
2
3
4
5
Antenna
11 Battery Level Meter
12 Receive Indicator
13 Scan Indicator
PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
Channel/Scan Up Key
Call Key
advance you through the Menu until exiting to
"Normal" operating mode.
To turn OFF monitor mode:
To select the VOX level:
14 Channel Indicator
15 Call Indicator
16 VOX Indicator
3) Install 4 AAA 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.
• Press mon to return to "Normal" mode, and the
icon stops blinking.
3) Other methods of exiting the Menu function are:
a. Press and hold the sel/ key again.
b. Press PTT, mon, volume L/M, and call.
c. Wait 10 seconds until the unit automatically
returns to “Normal” mode.
Channel/Scan Down Key
1) Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until
the vox icon appears on the display. The current
level (off, 1-3) will be indicated. Level “oF”
6
7
8
9
Sel/ Key
Speaker
Mon Key
17 Keypad Lock Indicator
18 Transmit Indicator
19 Volume Setting Indicator
20 CTCSS Indicator
disables VOX, while levels
sensitivity of the VOX circuit.
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set the
Volume Up Key
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
10 Volume Down Key
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