Questions re: GMR4055-2CKHS

[DiscOli]

Greetings,

Hope this message finds you well.

Last week, I purchased a pair of UNIDEN GMR4055-2CKHS, and I have a few questions. Please redirect me to the correct board if this is not the right one.

1. do you recommend leaving the radios on the docking charger when not in use?
2. included batteries are rechargeable 650 mAh: could the use of rechargeable batt with higher power-factor typical 2100 mAh or 2400 mAh help in any way clarity/transmission/distance/battery duration? in other words: does the battery power-factor helps or affect performance of the device in any way?
3. do you have any recommendation for a handheld mic/speaker with PTT button (1 pin, shoulder-clipped type)?
4. I also own Bearcat-BC75XLT that I can program via PC: any equivalent software to control GMR4055-2CKHS settings?
5. do you know where I could find the PDF version of the instruction leaflet?

Best regards,
Oliver

 

[mmckenna]

Greetings,

Hope this message finds you well.

Last week, I purchased a pair of UNIDEN GMR4055-2CKHS, and I have a few questions. Please redirect me to the correct board if this is not the right one.

do you recommend leaving the radios on the docking charger when not in use?

No, this is usually detrimental to the battery lifespan. Charge them up and then remove from the charger. If you don't use them for a while, turn them on and run the battery down and charge them again. These are not 'smart chargers', so they just keep trickling power into the battery. Not usually a good thing.

included batteries are rechargeable 650 mAh: could the use of rechargeable batt with higher power-factor typical 2100 mAh or 2400 mAh help in any way clarity/transmission/distance/battery duration? in other words: does the battery power-factor helps or affect performance of the device in any way?

Will not impact clarity, transmission or distance. Will improve battery duration.

do you have any recommendation for a handheld mic/speaker with PTT button (1 pin, shoulder-clipped type)?

No. I can tell you to avoid the Motorola branded single pin mics. I bought one of those for my son many years ago. Always sounded like crap, and failed after a few days.

I also own Bearcat-BC75XLT that I can program via PC: any equivalent software to control GMR4055-2CKHS settings?

No. FCC regulations won't let you change anything that isn't already controllable from the front panel. For ease of setup, it would be nice, but it doesn't appear to be an option.

do you know where I could find the PDF version of the instruction leaflet?

Download

 

[cmdrwill]

I will add: Remove the battery from the radio when not using, or storing the radio.