Channel MHz
1 462.5625
2 462.5875
3 462.6125
4 462.6375
5 462.6625
6 462.6875
7 462.7125
A 462.5750
B 462.6250
C 462.6750 (Emergency Channel)
S Scan
Interference Eliminator Code Chart
TalkAbout
Codes
1.......................67.0
2.......................71.9
3.......................74.4
4.......................77.0 .......................A
5.......................79.7
6.......................82.5
7.......................85.4
8.......................88.5 .......................B
9.......................91.5
10.....................94.8
11.....................97.4 .......................C
12.....................100.0
13.....................103.5
14.....................107.2 .....................D
15.....................110.9
16.....................114.8
17.....................118.8 .....................E
18.....................123.0
19.....................127.3 ..................... F
OFF
Note: “
Hz
Frequency
........................................................................................................................None
OFF” means you can hear all activity on the channel.
Sport 7/7X
Codes
TalkAbout
Codes
20...................131.8
21...................136.5..........................G
22...................141.3
23...................146.2
24...................151.4
25...................156.7
26...................162.2
27...................167.9
28...................173.8
29...................179.9
30...................186.2
31...................192.8
32...................203.5
33...................210.7
34...................218.1
35...................225.7
36...................233.6
37...................241.8
38...................250.3
Hz
Frequency
Specifications
Description Specs
Channels
Codes
Operating Frequency
Talk Range
Power Source
Battery Life
10
38
UHF - 462.5625 to 462.7125 MHz
Up to 5 Miles
6 AA Alkaline Batteries or 1 Ni-Cad Battery Pack
25 Hrs Alkaline Batteries, 8 Hrs Ni-Cad Battery
(5/5/90 duty cycle)
Sport 7/7X
Codes
Owner’s Manual
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TalkAbout Distance DPS and TalkAbout Distance
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FCC Licensing Information.............................................................................................2
Getting Started
Your New Radio.................................................................................................3
Contents Of Package.........................................................................................3
TalkAbout Distance Radio..................................................................................4
To Attach/Remove Antenna ...............................................................................5
To Attach/Remove Belt Clip................................................................................5
Batteries......................................................................................................... 6
Low Battery Alert............................................................................................. 6
To Install/Remove Ni-Cad Battery ......................................................................6
To Charge Ni-Cad Battery................................................................................. 7
Installing Alkaline Batteries For DPS Model........................................................ 7
Programming
Before You Can Talk..........................................................................................8
Interference Eliminator Codes............................................................................8
Bandwidth........................................................................................................8
Compatibility....................................................................................................8
To Change Code Settings..................................................................................9
Operations
Turn The Radio On/Off......................................................................................10
Adjust The Volume............................................................................................10
To Send/Receive Messages...............................................................................10
Time-out Timer................................................................................................10
Scan ...............................................................................................................10
Built-In VOX ....................................................................................................11
Accessories.....................................................................................................11
Other Information
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................12
Radio Care ......................................................................................................13
Talk Range......................................................................................................13
Safety Information.................................................................................................. 14-15
Warranty....................................................................................................................16
Recycling Of Nickel-Cadmium Batteries.................................................. Inside Back Cover
Channel Frequency Chart................................................................................ Back Cover
Interference Eliminator Code Chart...................................................................Back Cover
Specifications.................................................................................................Back Cover
1
FCC Licensing Information
TalkAbout Distance radios operate on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. GMRS frequencies have been allocated by the FCC for
recreational use such as camping, hunting
and skiing.
For licensing information and applications
(ask for forms 574 and 159) call the FCC
forms hotline at:
1-800-418-FORM
(1-800-418-3676)
For questions concerning the license appli-
cation, contact the FCC at:
1-888-CALL-FCC
(1-888-225-5322)
Thank you for purchasing a Motorola TalkAbout Distance radio.
Please read this manual carefully to ensure
you know how to properly operate the radio
before use. If you have questions regarding
your radio, please call Motorola at:
1-800-353-2729
1. Radio
2. Antenna
3. Belt Clip
4. Ni-Cad Battery Pack
5. 10 Hour Charger Adapter
6. Ni-Cad Battery Tray- DPS Models Only
7. Alkaline Battery Tray - DPS Models Only
4
5
3
2
6
Included with Talkabout
Distance DPS models only.
7
1
2
Included with Talkabout
Distance DPS models only.
3