Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
GMR2089-2CK/GMR2099-2CK (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.
the lower charge contacts. Be sure to follow the
instructions written on the battery pack’s label.
Installing the battery pack incorrectly will prevent
the unit from operating.
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Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so can
create a safety hazard or damage the radio.
• Set the radio to Group Mode
• Set a Group Code
• Set a Ring Tone
• Set a Unit Number
• Set a "Nickname"
when someone wants to make a direct call to you.
When no nickname is set, the unit number appears.
power channel (8-14) to one of the high-powered
channels (1-7, 15-22) if you need more range (or to
a low-power channel if you need longer battery
life).
while the scan is paused on a channel lets you
transmit on that channel.
Navigating through the Normal Menu
GMR2089-2CK/GMR2099-2CK
To access the advanced features of the GMR2089-
2CK/GMR2099-2CK, your radio has a Menu
function.
For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
charging.
To turn on channel scan:
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15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels
142 Privacy Codes (CTCSS Tone
and DCS Code)
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Vibrate Reminder
(GMR2099 Only)
Power Boost Button for
Maximum Range
All Call
1) Press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds, then
tap menu/grp four times until the radio displays
Press and hold ch tone/scn until SCAN appears.
The channel number changes as the radio rapidly
cycles through the channels.
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4) Align the battery cover tabs with the tab holes
on the radio, then replace the cover clip.
Batteries must be installed for operation, even
from external power.
Scramble
VOX Level
Call Tone
Silent Mode
Key Lock
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place in the nickname flashing.
(or your current nickname) with the first
To start an auto channel change, on any radio in
the group tap ch tone/scn twice. 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.
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Up to 20 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
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Setting the Radio to Group Mode
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.
2) Press L or M 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.
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
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.
1-10
ON-OFF
OFF, 1-5
ON-OFF
ON-OFF
To turn off channel scan:
USING THE RADIO BATTERY
LEVEL AND LOW BATTERY ALERT
Press d-call, PTT, Power boost, wx/alert or
menu/grp, or press and hold ch tone/scn for 2
seconds.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1) To enter the menu, press menu/grp.
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.
Your package contains two GMR2089-2CK /
GMR2099-2CK radios, two rechargeable NiMH
battery packs (#BP38), one AC adapter (#AD-800),
one charging cradle (#RC1201), 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
during business hours.
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.
Using Group Mode
Talking on Your Radio
USING THE 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 everyone’s
nickname in every radio, send a call to "All" from
each radio one time (see "Sending a Direct Call").
Note: In group mode, you cannot receive
transmissions from other radios unless they are
also set to the same channel and group code.
Roger Beep
To ensure all radios make it to the new channel, we
recommend you:
To talk to others using the radio:
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In order to get the most out of your new radio, read
this reference guide completely before attempting to
operate the unit.
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.
b. Wait 10 seconds until the radio automatically
returns to the previous mode.
• 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.
Setting the Group Code
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
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.
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.
Setting Scramble
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.
Scramble allows you to make a private
Use only Uniden accessories.
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 - #RC1201
• VOX Headset - #HS910/HS915/ZA-133
• AC Adapter - #AD-800
• 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.
Sending a Direct Call
*Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
2) When you finish speaking, release PTT or
Power boost. You can now receive incoming
calls. While receiving, rx appears on the display.
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.
3) Press PTT or Power boost to return to normal
operation, or press menu/grp to continue to the
next section.
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.
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
CHARGING THE RADIO
GMR2089-2CK/GMR2099-2CK RADIO
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.
To set Scramble:
• DC Adapter - #DC-1002
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack, two
GMR2089-2CK/GMR2099-2CK radios can be
charged directly or by using the supplied charging
cradle.
1) Enter the menu. SCRM appears and the current
setting flashes.
2) Press L to display on SCRM. scrm appears.
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.
GMRS LICENSE
USING THE RADIO IN STANDARD MODE
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.
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Choosing a Channel
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.
The GMR2089-2CK/GMR2099-2CK 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
Charge by Using the Radio
Scramble only operates on FRS channels 8-14.
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
1) Connect the DC adapter’s plug to the radios DC
IN 9V jack and plug other end into your vehicle’s
accessory power outlet.
2) Charge the battery pack for 16 hours until the
battery indicator stops flashing.
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You can only communicate using scramble
between two compatible Uniden radios.
This setting selects the tone you hear when
someone places a direct call to you.
Monitor Mode Feature
Choosing a Privacy Code
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.
Your GMR2089-2CK/GMR2099-2CK radio lets you
listen for weak signals on the current channel at the
press of a key.
Voice Operated Transmission
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.
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.
3) Press PTT or Power boost to return to normal
operation, or press menu/grp to continue to the
next section.
To choose a channel:
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.
Your GMR2089-2CK/GMR2099-2CK 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.
Press ch tone/scn, then press L or M to increase
or decrease the channel number displayed.
Using the Charging Cradle
1) Connect the adapter's plug to DC IN 9V jack of
the charging cradle and plug the other end into
an AC outlet.
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.
To turn on the Monitor Mode:
Note: Channels 1-7 and 15-22 have a typical range
of up to 20 miles by pressing the Power Boost
button. HI is displayed when you select a GMRS
channel, and LO is displayed when you select a
FRS channels.
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.
• For brief listening, press mon. MON appears
and rx 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.
• 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.
To select the VOX level:
Setting the Unit Number
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
Each radio in your group needs to be set to a
unique unit number, from 1-16.
INSTALL THE BATTERY
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.
1 Antenna
13 Microphone
14 DC IN 9V
15 Channel Indicator
16 Sub Code Indicator
17 Alert Indicator
Your GMR2089-2CK/GMR2099-2CK radio uses a
supplied NiMH battery pack or 4 AAA alkaline
batteries (not included).
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.
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
3 Power Boost Button
4 Weather/Alert Key
5 D-call Key
To turn off Monitor Mode:
Note:
1) Press and hold menu/grp for 2 seconds, then
tap menu/grp three times until the radio
Press mon to return to the previous mode. MON
and rx disappear.
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For charging batteries directly without the cradle,
use only the #DC-1002 Cigarette Lighter Adapter
code, available from WWW.Uniden.com.
displays n
2) Press L or M to select the desired unit number.
(or your current nickname).
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Channel Scan Feature
6 Menu/Group Key
7 Speaker
18 Receive Indicator
19 Miss Indicator
To install the NiMH battery pack:
environments, and use a higher level to reduce
undesired activation in very noisy environments.
Your GMR2089-2CK/GMR2099-2CK 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
3) Press menu/grp to continue to the next section.
Other power cords could damage your radio.
Automatically Changing Channels
1) Make sure the radio is off.
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
23 Call Indicator
24 Charging Contacts
SETTING UP GROUP MODE
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,
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Use only the supplied battery and AC adapter or
approved DC adapter from Uniden.
2) Release the battery cover clip, then remove the
battery cover.
Setting Your Nickname
Transmitting a Call Tone
In order to use Group Mode you need to initialize a
couple of settings in your radio:
Your nickname appears on other units’ displays
when you make a All Call or direct call. This is also
the name that appears on other radio displays
Your GMR2089-2CK/GMR2099-2CK radio is
equipped with 10 selectable call tones that are
Charge time may vary depending on the battery
life remaining.
3) Put the NiMH battery pack in the battery
compartment applying the battery contacts to
you can use this feature to change from a low-
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