Motorola 89FT3811 User Manual
ELB Series
Two-Way Radio's User Guide
Contents
FCC Licensing Information .......... 2
Product Safety and RF Exposure
Compliance............................... 4
Introduction................................... 5
Radio Controls .............................. 6
Reading the Display .................... 7
Getting Started .............................. 8
Installing the Nickel-Metal Hydride
Battery...................................... 9
Charging using the 53xxx Drop-In
Charging Tray......................... 10
Battery Meter............................. 11
Attaching the Belt Clip............... 11
Turning the Radio On and Off ... 12
Adjusting the Volume................. 12
Talking and Receiving................ 13
Basic Radio Operation............... 13
Signal Strength Indicator........... 13
Programming Mode .................... 14
Entering Programming Mode..... 14
Features........................................17
Call Tone....................................17
Hands-Free Use/VOX (ELB1210
Only).......................................18
Locking the Keypad ...................19
End-of-Transmission Tone.........19
Time-Out Timer..........................19
Frequency and Code Charts.......20
Troubleshooting ......................... 26
Limited Warranty .........................29
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FCC Licensing Information
ELB Series professiona l t w o-way radios operate on radio frequencies that are regu lated by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). In order to transmit on these freq uencies, you are required to have a
license issued by the FCC.
Application is made available on FCC Forms 601, schedules D and H, and remittance form 159. If ordering the
forms by mail, phone, or from the FCC website, please request document number
forms and instructions. If using the FCC Fax-on-Demand system, use the 7-digit order number s listed below.
To obtain the required forms, please use the following contact information:
Faxed
contact the Fax-On-Demand
system at:
1-202-418-0177
Request forms 3060001,
FCC Licensing Information
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3060003, and 3060006
Before filling out your applicatio n, you must decide which frequency(ies) you can operate on. See Frequency
and Code Charts on p age 2 0. Fo r ques tion s on de termin ing y our ra di o freq uen cy, please ca ll Motor ol a Pro duct
Services at 1-800-448-6686.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motor ola may void the user’s authority granted by the
FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments
call the FCC forms hotline
Request document 000601 Request document 000601
Mailed
at:
1-800-418-FORM
1-800-418-3676
000601
, which includes all
By Phone or Web
or for questions
regarding FCC license
contact the FCC at:
1-888-CALL-FCC
1-888-225-5322
or: http://www.fcc.gov
should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform
transmitter maintenance an d repair s in the privat e land mobile and fi xed service s as certified by an organizatio n
representative of the user of those services. Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal,
semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.
Note:
Use of this radio outside the countr y where it was intended to be distributed is subject to governme nt
regulations and may be prohib ited.
FCC Licensing Information
3
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
!
Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe
usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet
C a u t i o n
This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy
exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy
awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number
68P81095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, ba tteries, and other accessories, visit the
following web site which lists approved accessories: http://www.motorola.com/
cgiss/index.shtml.
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compli-
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enclosed with your radio.
ATTENTION!
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Motorola ELB Series two-way radio product. The
Motorola ELB Series two-way radio models are products of Motorola’s 75-plus
years of experience as a world leader in designing and manufacturing
communications equipment.
The ELB Series two-way radios are a perfect cost-effective communications
solution for all of today’s fast-paced businesses and industries.
Product registration is an important step. Registering helps facilitate warranty
service and permits us to contact you should your Motorola product require an
update or other service.
To register your product on-line, visit www.motorola.com/warranty/radios
retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of
your Motorola product, you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt
to confirm warranty status. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.
Note: Please be sure to save this programming instructions for further reference.
. Please
Introduction
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Radio Controls
Display
LED
Use P to:
Turn radio on/off
Adjust radio volume
Accessory Jack
MON
Use to:
Monitor the frequency
Use and to:
Change channels
Change menu settings
Speaker
Radio Controls
Use Push to Talk to:
Talk
Exit a menu
Microphone
MENU
Use to:
Lock the keypad
Scroll through menus
Use to:
ELB1210
MENU
MIC
MON
Transmit a Call Tone
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Reading the Display
Note: The radio display shown here is for icon location only. Each radio display may appear
different (channel and code) based on the pre-programmed radio defaults.
Signal Strength and Channel Busy Indicator
Keypad Lock
Battery Meter
Programming Mode
Interference Eliminator
Code Indicator
Channel
Frequency and
Interference
Eliminator Code
Frequency Indicator
VOX
Radio Controls
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Getting Started
This user’s guide covers multiple ELB Series models, and may detail some features
your radio does not have. Your model number is shown on the front of the radio
below the radio display, and informs you of the following information.
Model Frequency Band Watts Number of Channels
ELB1110 UHF 1 1
ELB1110 VHF 1 1
ELB1210 UHF 1 2
ELB1210 VHF 1 2
Getting Started
8
Installing the Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery
The ELB Series radio operates using a Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable
battery pack, which proves up to 9 hours
1
of usage. A battery, transformer, and drop-
in charger tray are supplied with your radio.
DO NOT disassemble the NiMH battery pack.
1. Make sure your radio is turned off, by turning the
volume knob counterclockwise.
2. Remove the belt clip, if necessary (see page 11).
3. With the radio back facing you, push the latch on the
1
2
bottom of the radio away from you and slide the battery
cover downward, toward you.
4. Insert the NiMH battery. Read battery pack installation
instructions for appropriate fit.
5. Slide and snap the battery cover into place.
Note: Remove batteries before storing your radio for extended periods. Batteries corrode
over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio. Exercise caution when
handling batteries that are leaking. Dispose of exhausted batteries at a designated
battery disposal unit and not in the household waste.
Getting Started
1. Based on a standard duty cycle of 5% Transmit, 5% Receive, and 90% Standby.
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Charging using the 53xxx Drop-In Charging Tray
The Drop-in Charging Tray can be placed on any flat surface and provides drop-in
charging convenience. The battery must be charged while inside of the radio.
1. Connect the transformer and the drop-in tray
by inserting the plug of the transformer into
the rear jack of the drop-in charging tra y.
2. Plug the transformer into an AC outlet.
3. Turn the radio off. If the radio is on while
charging, it will take longer to fully charge.
4. Insert the radio (with battery installed) into
the charging tray pocket with the radio front
ELB1210
MIC
MENU
MON
facing the front of the charger.
Getting Started
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